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House extends funding for highway programs through Dec. 31
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill September 23 extending funding for highway transportation programs through December 31, 2009. The House voted 335-85 to extend funding three months from the September 30, 2009, expiration of the bill. The Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 authorized a $9.8 billion extension of funds from the Highway […]
September 30, 2009
Construction Equipment
Study: Construction equipment spending down 50 percent
It all makes perfect sense: when construction spending is strong, contractors spend the bucks for new or new-to-them equipment. But now construction spending is mired in a triple whammy — the much-ballyhooed stimulus money has not lived up to its promise, housing remains mired and now highway reauthorization funding is in extension limbo. As a […]
September 29, 2009
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Technology
Product Report
Refinements put precision behind a big dozer’s brute power Even though it’s the second biggest dozer in Komatsu’s lineup, the D375A series serves in a lot of different roles. In addition to being a production mining dozer, this size dozer also performs general purpose/utility tasks, including large construction and earthmoving applications such as pushing scrapers, […]
September 28, 2009
Equipment
Reporter
Garner retrofit dollars in 2010 With the signing of the stimulus act earlier this year, President Obama made $300 million available to heavy-duty equipment and vehicle owners for retrofitting their fleets. Already, the majority of funds – which swelled to six times last year’s amount – have been administered by the EPA through its Diesel […]
September 28, 2009
Maintenance
Marketplace
Editor’s pick LAND LEVELER Kubota’s KX121-3 Super Series compact excavator features a float angle blade or an optional 6-in-1 hydraulic blade to be angled 25 degrees and tilted 10 degrees for greater efficiency when leveling and backfilling. The 40.5-horsepower KX121-3 has a load-sensing hydraulic system that provides optimum oil flow to each cylinder. SLICK SOLUTION […]
September 28, 2009
Safety
Machine Matters – September 20091
14-to-15-foot-dig-depth-class backhoes address control preferences With backhoes, it’s all about the hydraulics, especially in the production-minded 14- and 15-foot dig depth size classes. Still-popular manual controls, mechanically connected to the hydraulic spool in the valve block, give operators a sense of feel, but also have longer throws, requiring more effort. And so another option appeared […]
September 28, 2009
Business
Final Word
Those of you who were busy with better things to do may have missed the flash-in-a-pan scandal of Van Jones, President Obama’s green jobs czar, who was forced to resign in September. Television host Glenn Beck brought to light a string of foolish and caustic things Jones had said in public over the last two […]
September 28, 2009
Equipment
Envirowatch
Ultra low sulfur diesel – frequently asked questions It’s here for on road, it’s coming for off road. Are you prepared? Ultra low sulfur diesel is being phased in for all on-highway trucks and construction equipment, and by this time next year you won’t be able to buy anything but ULSD. Defined as diesel fuel […]
September 28, 2009
Safety
Compact Equipment
Look to the small end of the skid steer scale for impressive productivity. Although skid steers with less than 976 pounds standard operating capacity have a small footprint, don’t be fooled by the compact size. While they’ve always been useful in confined spaces, new units in this size class incorporate features that improve performance and […]
September 28, 2009
Business
Not exactly the Dancing Diggers
Usually when Vegas sees a parade of construction equipment going down the street, it’s a fun event, such as JCB’s famous Dancing Diggers. But the staged event planned for tomorrow will be much more somber. This time, the caravan will feature construction equipment that’s been idled by lack of work. It’s all part of what the Association of Equipment […]
September 28, 2009
Construction Equipment
Tire Service Equipment acquires Amermac
Tire Service Equipment Manufacturing (TSI/SSG) announced the acquisition of all inventory, trademarks, equipment and manufacturing rights of Amermac, of Ellavile, Georgia. The entire Amermac line of tire vibration equipment will continue to be supported and all service parts will be available through TSI/SSG.
September 23, 2009
Construction Equipment
Gradall names vice president of Vacall product group
Gradall Industries named Edgar J. Chavez as vice president of Vacall products at New Philadelphia, Ohio. Chavez joined Vacall from Case New Holland, where he served in various positions since 2006. Chavez brings more than 20 years of industry experience and has worked with Astec Industries, Mitsubishi International and Volvo Construction Equipment.
September 23, 2009
Technology
Leica Viva system provides more flexibility, efficiency
Leica Geosystems introduced the new generation Leica Viva measurement system, which combines new technology with GNSS receivers, controllers and onboard software for more flexibility and efficiency. Leica Viva GNSS receivers, models GS10 and GS15, can be used for all tasks and set-ups for GNSS surveying and construction. Receivers can be used in all-on-the-pole or backpack […]
September 23, 2009
Business
Contractor of the year finalist
Tom Brunton, Marysville, Tennessee and Venice, Florida Professional image and execution, rigorous safety procedures plus an environmental emphasis bring growth and high dollar clients For Tom Brunton, succeeding in construction is mostly a matter of mindset. “Don’t let anybody say you can’t do it and don’t listen to the naysayers. If you want it bad […]
September 22, 2009
Business
GE’s new Rebate Lease program provides flexibility and convenience
GE Capital’s new Rebate Lease program offers more flexibility and convenience by providing lessees with direct cash rebates for under-usage and lower pricing for over-usage of equipment. “We heard from manufacturers and dealers of construction equipment that their customers found it challenging to accurately predict usage for leased equipment,” says Diane Cooper, general manager for […]
September 20, 2009
Construction Equipment
Tygar provides curbing for an Extreme Makeover
Tygar joined Ty Pennington, his design team and the residents of Owensboro, Kentucky, to construct a new home and landscape for a local family on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Curb Scapes, a Tygar certified and trained contractor, contributed more than 300 feet of landscape tubing for the new home. The company, a decorative concrete […]
September 16, 2009
Construction Equipment
Material price changes from July to August 2009
Percent change from July to August 2009/ August 2008 to August 2009 Gasoline – +10.4 / -32.9 No. 2 Diesel fuel– +16.7 / -41.5 Crude petroleum– +19.6 / -40.9 Synthetic rubber– +2.1 / -20.6 Plastic construction products– -0.1 / -2.4 Softwood Lumber– +2.2 / -8.7 Hardwood Lumber– +1.0 / -7.0 Plywood– +0.7 / -6.4 Steel […]
September 15, 2009
Technology
Topcon releases new version of Pocket 3D software
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) released version 8.06 of its Pocket 3D software with several improvement in construction data collection. The software update is one of the primary components of the Topcon Grade Management System that includes GR-3 GNSS receivers and the FC-120 field controller loaded with Pocket 3D. Pocket 3D allows users to check grade, […]
September 15, 2009
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