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12 Days of Construction Gifts: 3M Gripping Material Work Gloves
Trying to get a good grip in wet or oily conditions can be frustrating. But 3M Work Gloves made with 3M Gripping Material can improve grip on oily surfaces by 56 percent. The 3M Work Gloves have 3M Gripping Material—which is made of thousands of micro fingers—incorporated into the gloves. When the gloves are used […]
December 14, 2012
Roadbuilding
AASHTO’s ‘Materials’ book for sampling, testing has 52 revised, 6 new specs
The Association of American Safety and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO)’s 32nd Edition of the Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing, also known as the Materials Book, contains 52 revised and six new specifications and test methods. The book also has 394 materials specifications and test methods commonly used in the […]
December 13, 2012
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GM unveils 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 pickups
At a special event in Detroit this afternoon, General Motors unveiled the 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The pickups boast GM’s first redesign in seven years. GM says the Chevy Silverado 1500’s new design is more “muscular,” yet much more aerodynamic, blending design cues from past Chevy pickups with a more […]
December 13, 2012
Gear
Doosan Portable Power introduces generators targeted at specialty markets
Doosan Portable Power’s four new diesel generators designed for rental, construction and specialty applications are specifically targeted for the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and African markets experiencing growth in not only construction, but also mining, oil and gas exploration. The lineup, which includes the G90WCU-1E-T1, G125WCU-1E-T2, G200WCU-1E-T1 and G315WCU-1E-T2 models, feature prime power ratings of 90kVA/72kW, […]
December 13, 2012
Gear
12 Days of Construction Gifts: Hilti 18-volt cordless drill
There are definitely cheaper cordless drills out there. But cheap may only get the job done once or twice before it falls apart. Hilti’s SFH 18-A CPC Hammer Drill/Driver is built to last with a Ultramide glass-fiber reinforced tool and battery housing. It offers three speeds, a low 5.7-pound weight and an emphasis on ergonomics. […]
December 13, 2012
Gear
Bernard’s S-Gun MIG gun eliminates missing necks
Avoid the hassle of missing MIG gun necks with Bernard’s S-Gun 250-amp semi-automatic MIG gun, which features a locked rotatable neck that cannot be easily removed by the welding operator, but is still simple to service and maintain. Compatible with Weld Cable Control Systems from Miller Electric, the gun accommodates commonly used wire sizes from […]
December 12, 2012
Roadbuilding
Special Report: Caterpillar unveils the 336EH, its first hybrid excavator
During a press event at its headquarters in Peoria, Ill., Caterpillar unveiled its very first hybrid excavator, the Cat 336EH. The new machine is the first in an upcoming line of hybrid excavators and will be officially launched in April 2013 at the Bauma International Trade Fair in Munich, Germany. However, this isn’t an electricity/fuel hybrid like the automobile […]
December 12, 2012
Gear
12 Days of Construction Gifts: Carhartt Cotton Ripstop Pants
Carhartt’s Cotton Ripstop Pants are woven with a reinforcing yarn running perpendicular to the main weave of the fabric. If you look closely, the Ripstop threads form small squares. This literally stops rips, and the technique has been used for tents, kites, parachutes and hang gliders for years. The cloth is also doubled in the […]
December 12, 2012
Gear
Hitachi launches its largest dump truck
Hitachi Construction Machinery has launched its largest dump truck, the EH5000AC-3 rigid dump truck. The dump truck, powered by a Cummins QSKTTA60-CE diesel engine, meets EPA Tier 2 emission requirements. The truck features the Advanced Hitachi AC Drive System for mining operations; the third-generation Hitachi Drive Control System with slip control for traction and slide […]
December 11, 2012
Gear
Philippi-Hagenbuch truck bodies designed for abrasive payload
Handle highly-abrasive material with Philippi-Hagenbuch’s line of HiVol Hard Rock/Ore Bodies, which have hydrophobic steel and high abrasion liners to provide durability. The customized truck bodies feature reduced steel for lighter weight, and take into account individual factors such as material density, height and width restrictions and climate conditions, among others. Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Load Profiling process […]
December 7, 2012
Gear
New Iowa Mold Tooling articulating cranes offer more lift, reach
Iowa Mold Tooling’s newest additions to its truck-mounted articulating crane line, the 40 tm and the 50 tm, offer long reach with minimal space requirements. The 40/275 and 50/345 cranes deliver maximum lifting capacities of 19,026 and 22,840 pounds, respectively, and can be equipped with eight horizontal extensions. The 49/275 can achieve a […]
December 6, 2012
Gear
GEAR: Flexy Cord extension cords are tangle-proof
Tangles, kinks and snares come with the territory whenever working with extension cords. But the Flexy Cord from Philatron Wire and Cable takes removes the headache and the need for a reel for storage by retracting to its original length after use. The Flexy Cord saves space and reduces the chance of tripping over […]
December 5, 2012
Gear
GEAR: Legacy Power Wagon
The beast you see above may look a lot like the classic 1946 Dodge Power Wagon, but there are a lot of updates beneath the hood that, according to the guys who handcraft each of these, make it “the toughest truck that money can buy.” The folks at Legacy, a restoration shop in Wyoming, take […]
December 4, 2012
Gear
New in-bed pickup truck tank eliminates corrosion
Prevent rust and corrosion in your fuel tank with the Model 5010060 polyethylene in-bed diesel fuel tank from Titan Fuel Tanks, available for Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and GMC diesel pickup trucks. Composed of military-grade cross-linked polyethylene, the tanks are unaffected by the corrosive properties of diesel and biodiesel fuels and additives that would adversely affect […]
December 3, 2012
Gear
GEAR: Mixing Mate paint mixing lid
The origin of the Mixing Mate appears to have been the result of setting out to cure every annoyance that comes with painting. First, this $15 mixer/lid snaps firmly to the top of a quart-sized paint can and produces a tight seal to prevent spilling. Storage problem solved. Next, it’s got a built-in spout that […]
November 30, 2012
Construction Equipment
New Doosan breakers increase strike power
Doosan has outfitted its new hydraulic breakers, the DXB130H and DXB190H, with a new energy recovery system the company says increases strike power by capturing the piston’s rebound energy. Weighing in at 2,822 pounds, the DXB130H delivers up to 600 blows per minute and was designed for use with excavators in the 15 to 22 […]
November 29, 2012
Gear
GEAR: Confederate Motorcycles X132 Hellcat Combat
There are motorcycles and then there Confederate Motorcycles. A custom shop in Birmingham, Alabama is hand crafting a limited edition of this aptly named X132 Hellcat Combat. The bike boasts a drag-race powertrain and chassis that reins in 132 cubic inches producing 160 horsepower and 160 foot-pounds of torque. Weighing just 490 pounds and whatever […]
November 29, 2012
Gear
GEAR: Craftsman Figure Eight wrench
There are always those jobs that require several different wrenches. Even the menial ones can prove annoying with all the picking up and putting down. Craftsman has a pretty slick solution though with its $20 Figure Eight wrench. Available in both inch and metric models, each wrench has four fastner sizes on each end for […]
November 27, 2012
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