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Milwaukee Tool’s new neck gaiter provides face protection and more
Milwaukee Tool is expanding its work wear lineup to include a new neck gaiter for face, neck and head protection.
July 30, 2020
Safety
Does Hilti’s new EXO-01 Signal the Rise of the Construction Exoskeleton?
Hilti has announced its entry into uncharted territory for the company in the unveiling of a new exoskeleton—the EXO-01—that it will bring to market later this year. In the video below we explain the types of exoskeletons, what they’re for, how the EXO-01 works, and what research says about the effectiveness of exoskeletons in construction […]
July 29, 2020
Equipment
Atlas Copco’s new XAS 188 air compressor runs 11 hours straight
Atlas Copco’s newly redesigned XAS 188 air compressor can deliver up to 189 cubic feet per minute of air flow for 11 hours on one tank of diesel fuel.
June 19, 2020
ConExpo-Con/Agg
No Base Station? No Problem. Trimble SPS986 and CenterPoint RTX corrections give you a go-anywhere GPS rover
Trimble creates a cost-efficient solution for those interested in a GPS rover for site surveys and more. Get all the details about it on Equipment World.
April 17, 2020
Trucks
American Eagle Hybrid Power Source gives service trucks a rechargeable battery pack to run crane and air compressor
American Eagle introduced the latest hybrid power source that runs the truck’s crane and the company’s new 30-P electrically driven air compressor.
April 16, 2020
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Add a Bulk Master Top to your belly dump trailer for 15-second quick lime unloading
Bulk Master Top is an aftermarket addition to a belly dump trailer that allows contractors to haul quick lime and other moisture sensitive bulk materials
April 8, 2020
Equipment
New DeWalt cordless hammer hits like a heavyweight
The new DeWalt Flexvolt 60V Max SDS combination hammer hits with 10.5 Joules of energy and 380 rpm to take apart even high strength concrete. The 1-¾ inch combination hammer has an optimized drilling range on bits between 5/8 and 1-¼ inches. Constant speed control maintains rpms regardless of bit size or depth. A variable […]
March 17, 2020
Equipment
Cut it, scrape it, tie it and clean it; Makita has a tool for almost everything concrete related
During the recent World of Concrete show, Makita had a wide variety of battery powered tools on hand at its booth. Here’s what caught our eye. For comfortable, cord-free demolition, the new Makita 18 volt Power scraper (XKH01) accepts SDS-plus bits and features Makita anti-vibration technology. The vibration absorbing housing moves independently of the hammer system […]
March 10, 2020
Gear
VIDEO > Reviewing Cat’s Kinetic Ice+ Boots’ Vibram Ice Traction, Insulation from the Arctic Circle
Recently I had a chance to test out some cold weather boots and gloves in Alaska—north of the Arctic Circle in fact—in temps as low as -30 degrees. Yeah, that’s cold. And yeah, I’m glad I had these boots. The boots are a new product offering from Cat Footwear called the Cat Kinetic Ice +. […]
March 6, 2020
Equipment
VIDEO > Hilti TE 500-A36 is the first cordless breaker: Makes destruction easier, can be paired with cordless backpack dust collector
Hilti used the World of Concrete to debut what it calls the world’s first cordless breaker, the TE 500-A36. The 36-volt battery powered tool uses the company’s Active Vibration Reduction (AVR) technology to reduce vibration by more than 30 percent. It weighs 17.4 pounds but an adjustable, ergonomic D-handle on the port side helps keep […]
February 18, 2020
ConExpo-Con/Agg
VMAC to display Multifunction Power System, stacked air compressor at ConExpo 2020
VMAC, located in booth B8707 in the ConExpo Bronze Lot, will display its 6-in-1 Multifunction Power System with a Cat C1.1 engine. Users can turn off their truck engine while on the jobsite, and the system automatically idles the Cat engine up and down and turns it on and off with air demand. (You can […]
February 7, 2020
Equipment
Atlas Copco’s new XAS 950 air compressor logs 15% fuel savings
The XAS 950 portable air compressor from Atlas Copco features new technology that matches the compressor’s engine speed, power and torque with air demand. Called pressure adjusted through cognitive electronics, or PACE, the technology leads to a 15 to 20 percent increase in fuel savings, the company says. The technology also enables the compressor a […]
December 26, 2019
Gear
12th Day of Construction Gifts: Danner Stronghold boots
Our resident boot reviewer Tom Jackson recently said Danner’s Stronghold boots may be the best boots he’s ever worn. With that in mind, we had to include these in our 2019 list of gift recommendations. These lightweight boots are comfortable out of the box and made from waterproof full grain leather with a Vibram SPE […]
December 23, 2019
Gear
11th Day of Construction Gifts: Show off your machine operation skills with a GoPro
One of our favorite pastimes is cruising YouTube for good operation footage. And if you’ve ever seen those videos and thought “I’m better than that guy,” all you need to bring some added exposure to your operation game is a GoPro. GoPro’s latest model is the Hero8 Black. It’s not cheap at around $350, but […]
December 20, 2019
Trucks
10th Day of Construction Gifts: Support the team, protect your legs with ShinShield tow hitch covers
If you haven’t barked your shin on a truck trailer hitch well…you probably don’t work in construction. But for those who do there is protection available. Hitch Solutions offers these extra-large ShinShield tow hitch covers to protect your legs from those exceedingly painful encounters. They are made from automotive grade polymers and can withstand trailer […]
December 19, 2019
Gear
9th Day of Construction Gifts: A rechargeable hard hat light from Milwaukee
Construction professionals need light to do their job. But at certain times of the year and in certain tight spots, light is hard to come by. Which is why having a dependable hard hat light is important. And both of these choices from Milwaukee are rechargeable, meaning you never have to worry about replacing the […]
December 18, 2019
Gear
REVIEW: Danner Stronghold boots may be the best I’ve found yet
If you’re looking for a boot to buy yourself this winter, or to buy for your favorite construction worker for Christmas, check out the new Danner Stronghold line. I’ve been wearing a pair now for about two months and so far they’ve more than exceeded my expectations. The first thing you notice about the Stronghold […]
December 17, 2019
Gear
8th Day of Construction Gifts: Smartish Kung Fu Grip or Speck Presidio Pro smartphone cases
What better way to show someone you care about them than to provide protection for their most prized possession? Both of these case recommendations are affordable and both are made for variety of iPhones and Android devices. First up is the Smartish Kung Fu Grip. This is a great all-around case, providing good protection, easy […]
December 17, 2019
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