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Construction Equipment: Page 604
Business
Cover Story: Crew shift
If you work in construction, or any occupation that involves hard manual labor, it comes as no surprise that there are a lot of Hispanic immigrants in this country – and that their numbers are growing. But the public at large, spurred on by alarmist politicians and blow-dried anchormen, now seems to think that the […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Interview: Ed Malzhan and Tiffany Sewell-Howard, Ditch Witch
Ed Malzahn and Tiffany Sewell-Howard both freely admit they never saw it coming. Now in his 80s, Malzahn, chairman and president of The Charles Machine Works, more commonly known as Ditch Witch, has directed his company for more than 50 years. Neither he nor granddaughter Sewell-Howard anticipated she would ever have her present position of […]
May 28, 2009
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Business
Contractor of the year Finalist: Earl Johnson and Jeff Queen
When Earl Johnson’s high school teachers wanted to schedule a parent-teacher conference, they were out of luck. Johnson lived alone, supporting himself by cutting and selling firewood, plowing gardens with a tractor and doing other odd jobs to pay the bills at what was once his family’s weekend home in Blue Ridge, Georgia. He met […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Application Tips: The impact of the compact
If you’re looking for a less expensive way to perform a variety of applications in an environment that may be confined and needs a specialized tool, there’s a simple solution: the compact utility loader. “Compact utility loaders are growing in popularity because contractors are looking for cost-effective ways to accomplish several jobs without having to […]
May 28, 2009
Maintenance
Trucks: Technology marches onward
Mack standardizes stability protection on Pinnacle models Onboard electronic systems have revolutionized a multitude of vehicle control and diagnostic systems. And now Mack Trucks is using computer technology to reduce the risk of vehicle rollovers in on-highway tanker and mixer applications with the addition of its Road Stability Advantage (RSA) system, designed in conjunction with, […]
May 28, 2009
Safety
Aftermarket Options: Flattening downtime
If there is a possibility of getting flats on your jobsites, you can minimize the risk with flatproof tires. Making the leap from standard to flatproof isn’t cheap, though. A flatproof tire is about triple the cost of a pneumatic tire. But when you consider a flatproof tire can last up to five times as […]
May 28, 2009
Safety
Application Tips: The trials of trailering
You can’t just load a piece of equipment onto a trailer, hitch it to any old truck and then take off. When you trailer equipment, there is a lot to think about – trailer capacity, tiedown regulations, balancing the load – so make the task easier by combining common sense with knowing the rules. Loading […]
May 28, 2009
Maintenance
Application Tips: Aerial lifts
Although all aerial lifts perform a similar function – lifting manpower and materials to an above-ground worksite – there are several types to choose from. Finding the right lift for the job means knowing your application and doing some research. Not just any aerial lift can be used for all jobs, though. Before you choose […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Cover Story/Productivity Guide: 2007 Heavy-Duty vocational trucks
Any preview of 2007 Class 8 vocational trucks will naturally focus on the extensive engine enhancements mandated by the 2007 Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Exhaust Standards. But reengineering trucks for substantially different engines, which include catalyzed traps, oxidation catalysts, NOx absorbers and selective catalytic reduction systems is an extensive task from an engineering point of […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Deere selects Innovations Software’s Visual Rules
John Deere’s Construction and Forestry Division has chosen Innovations Software Technology’s Visual Rules software for machine data intelligence. The system captures operational data from the equipment, applies business intelligence from analysts and generates automated decisions, resulting in improved productivity and lower operating costs. The platform enables business and IT to work together in real-time.
May 27, 2009
Business
Continental names industrial tire dealer of the year
Continental Industrial Tire has named Equipment Depot, Irving, Texas, as the 2008 Dealer of the Year. Ed Fritz, Equipment Depot executive vice president, received the award at the Material Handling Equipment Dealer Association (MHEDA) Convention, held at the JW Marriott Desert Spring Resort in Palm Desert, California, on May 2-6, 2009. In their first year […]
May 26, 2009
Construction Equipment
Kubota names new president
Kubota has named Satoshi Iida as its new president. Iida has a Ph.D. in mechanical and systems engineering and has been with Kubota Corporation for 29 years. Iida previously served in the company’s engineering, utility tractor and construction equipment divisions. www.kubota.com
May 26, 2009
Construction Equipment
Dig This offers gift card with advanced registration
Dig This, a recreational heavy equipment dirt-moving compound near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has launched an advanced reservation promotion. Participants will receive a $50 Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association gift card for dates booked before June 1. The gift card is redeemable at more than 100 Steamboat merchants and will be mailed in advance of arrival. […]
May 26, 2009
Safety
Line-X coatings division receives MSHA acceptance
Line-X Industrial Coatings Division’s new fire retardant product, LINE-X XS-252, has been accepted to meet the requirements of the Mine, Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standard application procedures for acceptance of flame-resistance solid products taken into mines. LINE-X XS-252 is the first spray-on product to meet the MSHA regulations, according to the company. XS-252 can […]
May 26, 2009
Construction Equipment
Ritchie Bros. Grande Prairie auction sets site record
Ritchie Bros. set new site records for total and online bidder registrations in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, earlier this month. More than 5,400 people from 17 countries registered to bid on CA$32 million (US$27 million) of equipment sold at an unreserved public auction April 15-16. For more information about Richie Bros. visit www.rbauction.com.
May 26, 2009
Construction Equipment
Mack names 2008 distributors of the year
Mack has named East Texas Mack Sales of Longview, Texas, as the 2008 North American distributor of the year. Mack also named 2008 winners for each of its U.S. regional sales divisions: Northeast Region: Beam Mack Sales & Service of Rochester, New York Southeast Region: Worldwide Equipment of Prestonburg, Kentucky Central Region: Indiana Truck Sales […]
May 26, 2009
Construction Equipment
Stone adds diamond saw blades for masonry and concrete saws
Stone Construction Equipment has added a diamond saw blade line for their Saw Devil masonry and concrete saw lines. The 26 general-purpose blades are available in the most common sizes for the majority of cutting applications. The blades are also available in two categories; the value Saw-lect line and the premium Saw-preme line. The blades […]
May 26, 2009
Safety
Stone adds 3-bag mixer to line
Stone Construction Equipment’s Champion mortar mixer is now available in the 3-bag 955PM model. The 955PM has a 9-cubic-foot capacity, a rolled steel drum and is powered by a choice of engine options. An extendible axle allows the mixer to fit through doorways and the unit has other standard features such as a lift-away safety […]
May 26, 2009
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