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Vermeer launches global, multilingual Website
Vermeer Corp. has launched a new multilingual and multimedia Website designed to provide easy access to product and market-specific industry information. “Web site content is available in six languages, allowing more customers around the globe to interact with Vermeer,” says Glenda Vander Wilt, director of marketing for Vermeer Corp., in a press statement. “The site […]
June 7, 2010
Equipment
California Crackdown: Part III
How the rest of the country deals with equipment generated emissions By Tom Jackson, Mike Anderson, Amy Materson and Marcia Gruver Editor’s note: This is the third in a series examining the impact of the California Air Resources Board’s off-highway emissions reduction regulations on construction contractors. While California awaits approval from the federal Environmental Protection […]
June 7, 2010
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Product Focus
Trailers  By Amy Materson RAISE IT UP Raise your trailer deck hydraulically in less than 15 seconds with JLG Industries’ Triple L models of flatbed trailers available with capacities to 10,000 pounds • Features two lockable steel compartments, quick-adjust tongue jack and heavy duty tie down rings • A 12-volt system powers the hydraulic […]
June 7, 2010
Equipment
Marketplace
By Amy Materson MASSIVE MACHINE Komatsu America’s GD655-5 grader provides additional stability by combining a new powertrain design that positions the engine at the rear of the machine with increased weight on the front axle. The GD655-5 has a 218-horsepower Tier 3 Komatsu engine and a standard configuration weight of 35,351 pounds. The engine’s three-stage […]
June 7, 2010
Construction Equipment
Final Word
Staying focused By Kirk Landers America’s national non-debate over highway policy got a new infusion of fantasy in April. The first and most disillusioning one came from the Obama administration. It was a too-familiar chorus on the fantastic potential for public-private funding ventures to solve our transportation crisis. This, of course, is a red herring […]
June 7, 2010
Safety
2010 Attachments — Digital
CLEANUP   Replaceable spreader maximizes productivity SnowEx’s SP-2400 replaceable tailgate spreader is poly constructed to eliminate maintenance and corrosion concerns for year-round dump truck use. • Works with vehicle’s 12-volt DC electrical system • In-cab dual controller independently regulates auger and spinner speeds • Spreads road sand, bulk salt or sand/salt mixture as far […]
June 6, 2010
Workforce
Find out the 2010 AEM Construction Challenge results
Twelve student teams from the United States and Canada have won the 2010 AEM Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment during the Global Finals competition of Destination ImagiNation. The competition took place May 26-29 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This year’s AEM Construction Challenge asked each student team to build a device that effectively […]
June 4, 2010
Safety
Safety Watch
In the trenches One of the most preventable accidents can also be the deadliest. The accident: Three workers were repairing a water main break in a 7-foot-deep, 5-foot-wide excavation. To expose the water main, one worker working with a shovel at the bottom of the trench undercut the roadway. The side of the trench and […]
June 3, 2010
Technology
Trucks
Meritor to launch all-new vocational trailer axle line By Jack Roberts At a press conference at Meritor’s Frankfort, Kentucky, axle manufacturing facility, top company officials unveiled the all-new MTA Series of trailing-arm air ride trailer suspensions. The new line of axles is a clean-sheet design, specifically for vocational applications in North America such as platform, […]
June 3, 2010
Roadbuilding
Reporter
By Equipment World Staff Balloon lights shine in night paving There are several fans of balloon lights out there, including paving manufacturers that don’t offer them. For example, Bill Rieken, applications specialist with Terex Roadbuilding, speaking with Equipment World’s sister magazine Better Roads on the subject of night paving, is a big fan of these […]
June 3, 2010
Equipment
On Record
Support your local voluntary effort By Marcia Gruver The unevenness strikes you as you look at the number of Diesel Emissions Reduction Act awards that go to construction entities. As we’ll report next month, these EPA-administrated awards are designed to fund emission reduction strategies for the millions of diesel engines currently in use. A variety […]
June 3, 2010
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Randy Jones, Harrod, Ohio Watching his family and business grow has led to the good years for this excavation contractor. By Glenn DiNella  R.D. Jones Excavating Year started: 1977 Annual volume after first year: $20,000 to $30,000 Annual volume today: $13 million Markets served: Utility, road and public construction.  A lot of companies […]
June 3, 2010
Equipment
Bauma 2010
Signs of a rebound in Europe’s big show, despite the travel problems By Therese Dunphy and Tom Jackson  Even though the volcano in Iceland grounded almost everyone in North America, the big European equipment show Bauma was held April 19-25, and drew a large international audience who saw new products from manufacturers around the […]
June 3, 2010
Safety
2010 Attachments
Look over our 11 categories of attachments to help you complete whatever task is at hand. Want to see more? Find dozens more in our online exclusive at www.equipmentworlddigital.com.  CLEANUP  Strong snow blowers Cub Cadet Yanmar’s SB45 snow blower uses reinforced steel augers and heavy-duty blades that won’t back down in heavy snow […]
June 3, 2010
Safety
Dig This to hold “Mega Days” next month
Dig This is super-sizing its sandbox for those who want to play with massive equipment during its “Mega Days” event on Father’s Day weekend in Denver, Colorado. The event allows participants to operate Caterpillar 330 hydraulic excavators and D7 and D8 track-type bulldozers on a giant dirt compound. After an operational and safety orientation, participants will […]
June 2, 2010
Business
AEM recognizes “Statistics Outstanding Merit Award” winners
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has presented 65 member manufacturers with “Statistics Outstanding Merit Awards” for exemplary 2009 performance in AEM’s data reporting programs. The association says these manufacturers’ actions “enhance the association’s ability to provide meaningful market information to member companies for business benchmarking and planning.” The annual awards are based on statistical data […]
June 1, 2010
Construction Equipment
Doosan adds Pennsylvania dealer
Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment added Best Line Equipment of Allentown, Pennsylvania, to its dealer network. Best Line will distribute heavy excavators and wheel loaders from its ten locations in eastern and east-central Pennsylvania.
June 1, 2010
Construction Equipment
IMT adds North Carolina dealer
Adkins Truck Equipment of Charlotte, North Carolina, now provides Iowa Mold Tooling products to customers in the area. Adkins Truck Equipment offers the full line of IMT telescopic cranes, mechanics trucks, lube trucks, compressors and articulating cranes less than 16 tm. The location provides parts and service for its IMT customers.
June 1, 2010
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