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Maintenance: Page 37
Maintenance
Reznor adds new waste oil heaters to product line
Recycle used oil into shop heat with Reznor’s Models RA-250 and RAD-250 waste oil heaters. The Model RA is a standard unit space heater while the Model RAD is a ductable furnace designed for ducting heat to wherever it is needed. Both models are rated for 250,000-BTU input. A full, swing-out door, large service panels […]
November 24, 2008
Maintenance
Compact excavator eliminates rear overhang, enhances stability
Mustang Manufacturing’s 2803ZT zero-tail-swing compact excavator eliminates rear overhang and enhances stability with a longer undercarriage. The compact design on the 2803ZT still delivers a spacious cab that is low in height, making low clearance entries simple. The excavator features a side-mounted engine and rear-mounted hydraulic and fuel tanks, which deliver easy maintenance access
November 24, 2008
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Maintenance
Compactor attachments available with lube system and rotation device
Atlas Copco’s hydraulic compactor attachment units – designed to attach to carriers with a service weight of 1 to 40 tons – are now available with standard PermanentLube lubrication systems and optional rotation devices. Work no longer has to be interrupted for manual lubrication, turning the compactor into a virtually maintenance-free attachment. The optional 360-degree […]
November 24, 2008
Maintenance
Atlas Copco adds MB 1500 medium-duty hydraulic breaker
Atlas Copco Construction Tools has introduced the MB 1500, a medium-duty hydraulic breaker designed with fewer moving parts for longer service life and reduced maintenance. The MB 1500 is useful for demolition, road work, trenching and secondary rock breaking. Weighing in at 3,310 pounds, the MB 1500 is designed for carriers in the 17- to […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
Safe mast climbing work platforms guidelines released
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Kevin O’Shea of Mastclimbers have produced a 28-page pamphlet providing guidance and recommendations on the installation, maintenance and usage of mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs). The pamphlet outlines concise training requirements, and also provides checklists for daily and weekly inspections. ‘The US is in the same position now […]
November 24, 2008
Workforce
NRMCA introduces certification course for fleet managers
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has compiled a certification course for fleet managers of concrete mixer trucks. The course will be held September 30-October 2, 2008, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Key concepts that will be taught in the course include industry-specific fleet benchmarking, financial strategies and personnel management. Other course content will include a […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
Exhibit space available for World of Asphalt 2009 and AGG1 2009 shows
Exhibit space sales are open for the co-located World of Asphalt 2009 and 2009 AGG 1 expositions, with expanded opportunities for buyer-seller interaction on the show floor. The World of Asphalt Show and Conference and AGG 1 Aggregates Forum & Expo will be held March 9-12, 2009 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
NES Rentals completes 4-year, $500 million fleet modernization
NES Rentals has completed a four-year, $500 million fleet modernization initiative, including the addition of 16,000 pieces of new aerial rental equipment. The new equipment includes 5,000 scissor lifts, 3,000 boom lifts, 1,500 RT telescopic forks and 800 forklifts. In addition to acquiring new equipment over the last four years, NES also implemented a maintenance […]
November 24, 2008
Maintenance
Sterling to exit truck market in 2009
In response to depressed demand in the weakening truck market, Daimler Trucks North America has announced plans to discontinue the Sterling Trucks brand and consolidate its manufacturing network. As a result of these changes, Daimler expects annual earnings improvements of $900 million by 2011, with estimated program costs of $600 million. Effective March 2009, truck […]
November 12, 2008
Business
Product Report: Easy rider
It was a matter of the right timing, says Volvo. Europe’s anti-vibration regulations are now reality, and over here, escalating prices have underlined the need for even more productivity. Time to roll out a project the company estimates it has been working on for close to 20 years: a full-suspension artic. The full-suspension units – […]
November 12, 2008
Business
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Sterling to exit truck market in 2009 In response to depressed demand in the weakening truck market, Daimler Trucks North America has announced plans to discontinue the Sterling Trucks brand and consolidate its manufacturing network. As a result of these changes, Daimler expects annual earnings improvements of $900 million by 2011, with estimated program costs […]
November 12, 2008
Business
O&O Costs: Chain type trenchers
A trencher only has to do one thing, do it well and do it often. So contractors who want to find out how much to charge for their trenching services should have no trouble zeroing in on an accurate number. To help us explore the owning and operating cost parameters of chain type trenchers we […]
November 12, 2008
Business
Cover Story/Machine Matters: 2009 Heavy haulers
Fuel costs may have you questioning your tried-and-true specs, and asking whether manufacturers plan to crank out less commanding versions of the powerful dump trucks you’ve come to depend on. That isn’t the case. While concerns in the on-highway market have directly shifted to improving fuel economy, the vocational truck market continues to set its […]
November 12, 2008
Business
Maintenance: Looking at extended life coolant?
Extended life coolants offer significant advantages – including reduced downtime and lower overall maintenance costs. Some contractors, though, can’t get beyond the initial cost, which can be up to 50 percent more than a conventional coolant. If you take the time to review ELCs, however, you may discover a product that can become an essential […]
November 12, 2008
Safety
Product Focus: Concrete equipment – November 2008
Combihammer reduces vibration Perform concrete drilling applications in the 3/4- to 6-inch-diameter range with Hilti’s TE 80 ATC-AVR combihammer, which has a 1,700-watt motor. The combihammer features Hilti’s Active Torque Control, an electronic rapid cut-out system that disengages the tool drive if the drill bit sticks, and Active Vibration Reduction, a mass damper system that […]
November 12, 2008
Safety
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Paul Polito, Tucson Asphalt Contractors
Paul Polito loves a challenge. In fact, the more difficult a task, the more likely he is to embrace it. “Any time you are tested, you learn a lot,” he says. “It’s what separates you from the competition.” This philosophy led him to become a paving contractor in the first place – he says, because […]
November 12, 2008
Maintenance
December 2008
Volvo CE Road Institute Paver and Compaction Application Seminar December 3-4, 2009 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania www.roadinstitute.com 828-650-2043 2008 Construct Canada Trade Show December 3-5, 2008 Toronto Metro Convention Center Toronto, Canada www.constructcanada.com (416)647-439-5481 Iron Planet Online Auction December 4, 2008 www.ironplanet.com Pervious Concrete Seminar – A Stormwater Solution by NRMCA and PCA December 5, 2008 Boise, […]
October 28, 2008
Maintenance
NCCER releases Build Your Future video
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has released the 2008 Build Your Future video. The video is part of a national recruitment and education campaign to increase awareness of the careers available in the construction and maintenance industry. Visit the NCCER careers web site at careers.nccer.org to view the video.
October 14, 2008
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