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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
Machine control
Leica Geosystems launches powerful Rugby series of self-leveling grade lasers
Leica Geosystems is now offering their Rugby series of grade lasers with full machine control compatibility. The new automatic, self-leveling grade laser series will include the Rugby 420DG, 410DG and 320SG rotating lasers. Functionality options range from remote control operation, high accuracy extended range operation and advanced internal laser leveling technology. For more information about […]
April 2, 2009
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Machine control
Machine Matters: Utility size crawler excavators balance size and function
Tracked excavators in the 16- to less-than-21-metric-ton range sit on the cusp between compact models and medium size diggers. Utility size crawler excavators will earn your appreciation as they perform roadwork without taking up the entire street, tackle demolition projects, dig trenches and lay pipes. Most machines in this size class are available in configurations […]
March 25, 2009
Equipment
Techwatch: Lightning fast flow
Where operators once needed to exert strength by manually pulling and pushing levers, newer electro-hydraulic controls rely on joysticks and the push of a button. While complex in structure, electro-hydraulics simplify operation by handling many functions at a time. “Electronic controls allow us to do a lot more with hydraulics and create a system more […]
March 25, 2009
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Compact unit takes on range of tasks Perform utility, telecommunications and landscape/irrigation projects with Ditch Witch’s RT55, the most compact of the company’s RT series. It features an integrated front cast weight that reduces counterweight requirements and helps provide balance when running attachments. The RT55 offers backhoe, reel carrier, trencher, vibratory plow and combination trencher/vibratory […]
March 25, 2009
Business
GPS and Reference Station networks
At the beginning of this decade if you wanted to use global positioning satellite signals to direct your survey crews or earthmoving equipment you first had to buy a base station to receive the signals. You’d mount the base station on a surveyed point (what surveyors call “control”) and then rig your machines with roving […]
March 25, 2009
Business
Technology: Beyond asset management
How much more productivity could you gain from your equipment fleet if you knew where your machines were and what they were doing 24/7? Better yet, what if you could also pinpoint when it’s time for maintenance? Or, what if you could do all this and be notified as soon as a thief tried to […]
December 14, 2008
Machine control
Topcon SurveyMaster software simplifies ‘field-to-finish’ work
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) is now offering their new SurveyMaster software, a job site and surveying data management solution. The SurveyMaster software was designed by surveyors and provides the user with legal, annotation, adjustment and CAD drafting tools in one product. The SurveyMaster program is contained on a single USB key that is convenient for […]
November 24, 2008
Machine control
Improve accuracy with Topcon’s LS-B100 machine control sensors
Topcon Positioning Systems has unveiled affordable, high-quality machine control sensors with the LS-B100 series for dozers, box blades, excavators and backhoes. The series offers increased functionality in a modern design. The LS-B100 series replaces the LS-B2 and B4 models providing tighter accuracy and a larger working range of machine control receivers. The wireless units use […]
November 24, 2008
Equipment
Compact Equipment: Right on track
Compact track loaders have long been a machine of choice for contractors working in wet, sticky or muddy conditions, but combined with new undercarriages, track systems and attachments, these machines are expanding their jobsite roles. Compact track loaders now have more power, higher load retention and improved traction. Combined with a lower initial cost and […]
October 4, 2008
Business
Cover Story/Machine Matters: A construction classic
Like all classics, the basic bones of midsize skid steers remain the same. New features make a good machine great. Steering is easier and more precise with electronic controls that replace the mechanical hand bars on the skid steer’s original design. Caterpillar skid steers were the first to use joystick controls on all of their […]
August 18, 2008
Business
Technology: Connected construction
For a time the earthmoving industry was the last holdout of the information age. Whatever your operators did or did not do, whether you made money or not – all the critical measurements of success – couldn’t be verified for weeks until the final survey was done. Experienced supervisors usually had a gut feeling about […]
August 10, 2008
Safety
O&O Costs: Big dozers
Of all the machines in the earthmoving world bulldozers, particularly large ones, may have the greatest variation when it comes to owning and operating costs. While the initial purchase price of a big dozer is a relatively fixed quantity, everything else from there can vary greatly. A backhoe owner often charges by the hour, but […]
June 30, 2008
Business
2008 Con-Expo-Con/Agg: Showtime
The numbers were quite frankly above everyone’s expectations: more than 144,600 attendees, and 2.28 million net square feet of exhibits taken by 2,182 exhibitors – all in all a show that was 21 percent bigger than the last ConExpo-Con/Agg, held in 2005. Contractors seemed to take the media’s dire economic news with a grain of […]
May 3, 2008
Machine control
Strutt and Hinson promoted by Topcon
Topcon has recently promoted Mike Strutt and Jim Hinson. Strutt has been advanced to product manager with Topcon’s Product Management team from his previous position of professional services manager where he has worked with Topcon since 2005. Hinson, who formerly served as machine control support specialist, has advanced to manager of Professional Services Group (PSG). […]
April 8, 2008
Business
Cover Story/Machine Matters: Educated excavators
Full-size excavators have always held center stage on jobsites but have often been restricted to playing the dawdling heavy. With improved controls and electronics, today’s 40- to 50-metric ton excavators are able to extend their range and are being cast for jobs requiring more dexterity. Taking direction Many of the 40- to 50-metric ton models […]
April 5, 2008
Business
EW Survey: Contractors and digital technology 2008
Way back in the dark ages of 2004 we surveyed you, our readers, about what you were doing with digital technology – GPS systems, computers, software and internet/web usage. After four years we thought it would be interesting to ask the same questions. The differences won’t surprise anybody – almost all of you are hooked […]
April 5, 2008
Machine control
World of Concrete ’08
Bobcat enters compact tractor market Bobcat’s three-model lineup of compact tractors, the CT120, CT225 and CT230, are the first of what will eventually be a nine-model offering. The CT230 (pictured) has a 30-horsepower engine with three travel speed options. Difficult terrain is handled through four-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. Weighing 3,055 pounds, the CT230 […]
March 2, 2008
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