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Business
Do You Have What It Takes?
We’re looking for contractors who represent the highest standards in business acumen, equipment management expertise, attention to safety and community involvement. You can nominate yourself, or someone can nominate you. Just meet the following criteria: Average annual revenues of between $3 million and $15 million for the past three years At least 10 years of […]
March 11, 2010
Construction Equipment
House passes $15 billion jobs bill, extends SAFETEA-LU through Dec. 31
The House on March 4 passed a $15 billion jobs bill by a vote of 217 to 201 that that would give tax breaks to companies for hiring new employees, according to reports from the Washington Post and the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). Six Republicans (Dave Camp – Mich., Joseph Cao – […]
March 5, 2010
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Felix Chavez & Son 2010 Contractor of the Year
Ryan Chavez, owner of Felix Chavez & Son Construction, based in Weston, Colorado, won the 11th annual Contractor of the Year award sponsored by construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. and leading national trade magazine Equipment World during a recent ceremony at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. Chavez was chosen by the magazine’s editors for his […]
March 5, 2010
Business
Machinery exports bouncing back?
If new export statistics are an indication, the recovery train is starting its slow chug for U.S.-based manufacturers of construction equipment. Compared to the previous year, U.S. construction machinery exports dropped more than 38 percent in 2009, to a total value of $12.8 billion, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reported March 4. AEM consolidates […]
March 4, 2010
Safety
Miller launches product, training website for UA
Miller Electric launched a new product and training website for the United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters, Sprinklerfitters and Service Techs that simplifies selection and ordering by providing complete welding package recommendations for products that best meet UA welding needs. The site provides complete system recommendations for all common welding processes and fume extraction systems, safety […]
March 4, 2010
Business
U.S. construction machinery exports: 2009 declines top 38 percent, but business improved as year progressed
U.S. construction equipment exports dropped more than 38 percent in 2009 compared to the previous year for a total $12.8 billion worth of machinery shipped to other nations, with declines of between nearly 30 to 50 percent for major world regions, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). South and Central America as well […]
March 4, 2010
Maintenance
Product Focus
Pull-behind scrapers By Amy Materson  CONTROL THE CUT Icon Industries’ 821 pull-type scraper includes an Operator Reference Control Gauge that controls the cutting bit and front load gate for precision depths. • Capacity of 21 cubic yards, transport width of less than 12 feet • Features a quick-attach 360-degree cast hitch • Swingwall ensures […]
March 3, 2010
Technology
Utility Supplement
Sponsored Information Section  Drill enables fast performance in HDD jobs Perform a wide range of HDD jobs with Ditch Witch’s JT1220 Mach 1 directional drill. The 60-horsepower unit enables the operator to consistently drill and backream with precision, and Mach 1 technology monitors and troubleshoots the system – controlling the ground drive, pipeloader and […]
March 3, 2010
Maintenance
Product Report
Ditch Witch PR100 pipebursting unit Tom Jackson  Name your pipe – clay, PVC, steel, cast iron or ductile iron – used in water, sewer or utility installations. If it’s 16 inches or less in diameter, the new Ditch Witch PR100 pipebursting unit can cut or fracture it with up to 100 tons of pullback […]
March 3, 2010
Safety
Product Report
Caterpillar F-Series mining truck F-Series mining trucks log more than 75,000 hours of field testing By Kerry Clines  Caterpillar’s F-Series mechanical drive large mining trucks – the 793F (shown) and 797F – have accumulated more than 75,000 hours of field testing. In addition, Cat is also prototype testing the 795F AC electric drive truck, […]
March 3, 2010
Construction Equipment
CNH unveils Oregon parts and distribution center
CNH unveiled its new parts and distribution center in Portland, Oregon, on February 24, 2010, with tours, speakers and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 246,000-square foot facility began operations in January and serves more than 140 New Holland, Case IH abnd Case Construction equipment dealerships in the Pacific Northwest. The center brings 35 to 40 new […]
March 3, 2010
Construction Equipment
AGCO partners with Atlantic and Southern Equipment
AGCO Corporation partnered with Atlantic and Southern Equipment to provide sales, parts and service for AGCO’s Challenger and application equipment products throughout Alabama and northwest Florida. Atlantic and Southern’s locations in Lake City, Georiga, and Birmingham and Theodore, Alabama, will offer the full line of Challenger farm equipment; RoGator, TerraGator and SpraCoupe self-propelled applicators; and […]
March 3, 2010
Machine control
Technology
Technology products New machine automation products make heavy construction faster, more precise and profitable By Tom Jackson  Laser grading integrates with existing controls Caterpillar’s new Accugrade laser-based grading system integrates with its machine controls and hydraulics for simplified installation and operation. The system works with the Cat C-Series skid steer loaders, multi-terrain loaders and […]
March 3, 2010
Maintenance
Marketplace
By Marcia Gruver  Editor’s Pick  COMBO TOOL The XT855 excavator-tool carrier from Ditch Witch is a 260-degree swing excavator combined with a tool carrier with more than 70 attachments. The 30-net-horsepower engine directs up to 18 horsepower to the tool carrier end. When equipped with optional extension legs, which provide leveling support in […]
March 3, 2010
Equipment
2010 Innovations Awards: AggreScreed, Komatsu PC200LC-8, Deere E/H controls
One-pass gravel How one contractor converted a simple idea into an attachment that creates stakeless road beds By Marcia Gruver Myron Mullett’s gut told him there had to be an easier way. As owner of Mullett Excavating, Westcliffe, Colorado, he had received a multiyear military contract to lay gravel on 90 miles of road in […]
March 3, 2010
Maintenance
Owning and Operating Costs
Single drum vibratory compactors Stay on top of the maintenance and you can get a decade of low-cost operation out of these workhorses By Tom Jackson  Of all the machines in the construction arsenal, none are more straightforward than the single drum vibratory compactor. Since its mission is simple, to compact soil and gravel […]
March 3, 2010
Safety
Reporter
Visual safety By Equipment World staff Show your workers exactly what an unsafe condition looks like by browsing the Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health’s website, eLCOSH.org/images. The CPWR Center for Construction Research and Training’s website allows users to browse thousands of free photos by category in order to find images that help to […]
March 2, 2010
Construction Equipment
First Word
Thin is not in  By Gregg Terry  You’ve probably heard the phrase “Thin is in,” typically referring to the messages sent to us by the fashion/health media regarding Americans’ physical appearance. Well, I’m not talking about bodies here – I’m referring to the thickness of our magazines of late. The woes of newspaper […]
March 2, 2010
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