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New coupler and hammer offer Case excavator operators more speed and power
Case Construction Equipment has added two new attachments available for its line of excavators. The Multi-Fit coupler and hydraulic hammer are now available for excavator operators interested in more speed and power on the jobsite. Multi-fit quick coupler Available on Case excavator models CX75 through CX470B, the Case-exclusive Multi-Fit coupler offers hydraulic quick-change operation from […]
May 12, 2009
Construction Equipment
NTEA offers educational seminars DVD
Recordings of 36 concurrent educational sessions from the 45th Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention are now available on DVD. The DVD also features audio synchronized to PowerPoint presentations. Topics covered on the DVD include; Chassis updates Truck equipment specifications and regulations Economic forecasting Customer service initiatives Marketing strategies and more. To order your […]
May 12, 2009
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Technology
ICUEE 2009 adds industrial components, technology conference and exhibits pavilion
The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition 2009 announces the co-location of an educational conference and exhibits pavilion targeting components for the industrial vehicle and mobile equipment markets. The 2009 Industrial Utility Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Technology Conference will be held during ICUEE 2009, with both events at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. […]
May 11, 2009
Construction Equipment
Prevent premature damage with Chicago Pneumatic’s rivet busters
Chicago Pneumatics rivet busters feature a Controlled Power System (CPS) that will help prevent premature equipment damage by disabling blank firing when a unit’s bumpers have worn out. The CPS prevents damaging blank fires when the rubber bumper is 75-percent worn by opening bleeding ports for air which causes the piston to stop in its […]
May 1, 2009
Safety
Safety Watch – April 2009
The demonstration: Testers ignited one gallon of gasoline inside a car truck. The resulting explosion blasted the trunk lid 80 feet in the air, making it apparent that anyone in the car would have been killed. The bottom line: Since you can’t move fast enough to get away from a flammable or combustible liquid explosion, […]
April 28, 2009
Safety
Trucks – April 2009
Your go-to pickup truck should be rugged enough to be an everyday workhorse, yet truck manufacturers are heeding truck enthusiasts’ call for more than just the basics with amenity-loaded performers. Enter Dodge’s 2009 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab. The 1500 has all the standard features you require, plus a handful of new extras that up […]
April 28, 2009
Construction Equipment
Reporter
Caterpillar and Navistar International are finally moving forward with their strategic alliance, which was first announced in June of last year. The two companies say they will pursue a 50/50 joint venture for global commercial truck opportunities, as well as create a Cat-branded, heavy-duty vocational truck line for North America. Caterpillar vocational trucks for the […]
April 28, 2009
Maintenance
Product Focus – April 2009
TOUGH CUSTOMER Cut through thick grass and brush and mulch 3-inch-diameter branches and saplings with Bobcat’s Brushcat rotary cutter. · Available in 60- and 72-inch cutting widths; five models · Travels in forward and reverse · Works with Bobcat skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, all-wheel steer loaders, the V417 VersaHandler TTC and Toolcats. BRUSH BUSTER […]
April 28, 2009
Business
On Record – April 2009
It’s been awhile since I’ve done a compilation of the weird, humorous and oddball news items that cross our path, but my revisit is prompted by KFC’s announcement it would fund $3,000 of pothole repairs as long as it could chalk its logo on each pothole. Plus, I figure we could all use some “news” […]
April 28, 2009
Maintenance
Owning and operating costs
Big machines bring big profits but they also cost a lot to operate – all the more reason to calculate out to the penny what you’ll spend working these high volume producers. Another reason to closely analyze the cost considerations of your big equipment is that new production-level machines often come with the latest technology […]
April 28, 2009
Machine control
Machine Matters: Choice Controls
The operators who finesse motor graders doing site prep, grading road beds, maintaining county roads and battling snow-covered highways manage one of the toughest pieces of construction equipment. Kent Stickler, grader product manager for Deere says it takes several years of training for operators to learn how to get “on grade.” Once they’ve mastered their […]
April 27, 2009
Business
First Word – April 2009
In an economic contraction, most business owners evaluate their costs and make cuts where they can. In looking at your costs, how tempting has it been to reduce training? While this course of action may make sense for some types of businesses, in our industry there’s a direct correlation between a lack of training and […]
April 27, 2009
Business
Final Take
Digging for fun While building his home three years ago, Ed Mumm decided to take on some of the work himself. He rented equipment and started working – and then realized he was having a great time doing it. “I thought, if I’m having this much fun, imagine how much other people would like it,” […]
April 27, 2009
Success Stories
Contractor of the Year 2009: Larry and Linda Davis and Scott Matlock
Larry Davis grew up alongside his dad building homes. He continued the family tradition long after his father retired in the mid ’70s, building up a successful business with custom homes and developments and branched out into light commercial construction as well. Not content to be a simple homebuilding operation, Larry has continued to […]
April 27, 2009
Business
The larger side of compact backhoes
The right fit is the foundation of any machine’s versatility. If you can get a piece of equipment into the job but you can’t get enough power, it’s the wrong fit. Maybe you get a machine with loads of power but find it’s too big to maneuver on the site. Another bad fit. Or worse, […]
April 27, 2009
Roadbuilding
Opening day notes from Intermat
Intermat is the French equivalent of our Con-Expo, a huge heavy equipment and construction tradeshow, and is being held this week in Paris. Better Roads editor John Latta is there and had these observations from the opening day:
April 21, 2009
Construction Equipment
Canada keen on public/private infrastructure
One of the biggest debates to come as the United States grapples with its infrastructure problems is whether to rebuild as a purely public function–as we have done all along, or whether public/private partnerships might be the wave of the future. This Christian Science Monitor article cites the enthusiasm Canada has for public/private partnerships. But […]
April 21, 2009
Construction Equipment
Material price changes from February 2009 to March 2009
Percent changes from February 2009 to March 2009 / March 2008 to March 2009 Gasoline — -4.3 / -50.7 No. 2 Diesel fuel — -8.9 / -62.5 Crude petroleum — +30.0 / -59.3 Plastic construction products — 0.1 / +3.6 Hardwood lumber — -2.7 / -10.6 Plywood — -1.0 / -5.9 Steel mill products — […]
April 13, 2009
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