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Donaldson to provide Perkins Engines with air cleaning systems

Donaldson, manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, will provide Perkins Engines with a Pulse Jet Air Cleaning (PJAC) system to support the engine used in the BAE System Terrier vehicle. The BAE Systems Terrier is an engineering support vehicle with a variety of combat support roles and post-conflict roles. The Donaldson PJAC system can sustain […]

March 18, 2008

Western Star’s new niche truck

These days, it seems like construction equipment manufacturers are all trying to identify the last market niche and exploit if before their competitors. And if the word “niche” conjures up images of tiny, specialized pieces of equipment, truck OEM Western Star isn’t following your line of thought. The company’s new 6900 XD off-highway truck is […]

March 13, 2008

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SnowEx introduces V-Maxx 9500, their largest electric spreader to date

SnowEx, a division of TrynEx International, launches their largest V-box-style to date. The new V-Maxx 9500 boasts a 4-cubic yard hopper that is entirely electrically powered offering 3/4-horsepower that produces high torque at the auger transmission with low amperage draw. The V-Maxx 9500 also features a multi-angle hopper design, heavy-duty auger drive, inverted- “V” baffle […]

March 5, 2008

Asphalt Drum Mixers introduces Milemaker Series asphalt plants

Asphalt Drum Mixers’ dual-drum plants use counterflow technology separating drying and mixing zones to maximize the level of heat transfer and fuel efficiency. These gains allow the Milemaker to achieve a high production value and a low cost-per-ton average. The Milemaker plants are available in stationary and portable versions meeting all federal and state regulations, […]

March 5, 2008

JLG announces Ground Support will be new brand for support services

JLG Industries, an Oshkosh company, announces that Ground Support will be the new umbrella branding for JLG parts, training, used equipment sales, reconditioning, repair and maintenance services, financing and technical support services. JLG President Craig Paylor believes that Ground Support is a unifying concept for all JLG team members. The re-branding of all JLG’s non-new […]

March 4, 2008

Cover Story: Forecast: Increased flexibility

In conversations about future paving work during this year’s World of Concrete in Las Vegas, contractors say they have work lined up for this year until fall – but are taking a wait-and-see attitude after that. A good fallback position, according to many: paving equipment that is flexible and able to adapt to a wider […]

March 2, 2008

ConExpo-Con/Agg: 99 years and counting …

BLUE LOT Skyjack, Booth B-958 (also in Gold Lot, Booth G-300) Telescopic boom offers axle based four-wheel drive jib Skyjack will showcase its 66-foot tall SJ 66T telescopic boom with a jib featuring axle-based four-wheel drive, direction sensing drive and steer controls. A 61-foot version without a jib, the SJ 61T, is also available. CENTRAL […]

March 2, 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

O&O Checkpoint: Owning and operating costs

Motor graders are one of those machines that can run for a decade without incurring a lot of increasing costs as they age. So your costs per hour and cost per year should remain fairly steady on similar applications. But as with any machine, being able to accurately calculate your exact cost per hour, both […]

March 2, 2008

Maintenance: Hydraulic fluid selection

It all starts with your operator’s manual. There, manufacturers list the hydraulic fluid spec required for a specific model, either by SAE viscosity grade for engine oils or ISO viscosity grade for hydraulic fluids. Manufacturers specify a variety of oil types for use in their hydraulic systems, including hydraulic fluids, engine oils, tractor hydraulic fluids […]

March 2, 2008

Contractor of the Year Finalist: Ron Arnold

Ron Arnold, owner of R.E. Arnold Construction in Gainesville, Florida, has only worked for one employer since he left college. In 1966 he began work for the Florida Park Service at the John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo. But when the Park Service told him part of his work also included cleaning out the […]

March 2, 2008

Case wheel loader’s engine operates at three power curves

Case Construction Equipment’s 621E wheel loader has an electronically controlled Tier 3 engine that performs at three power curves – max, standard and economy power – to match the demands of applications, while reducing operating costs. For ease of maintenance, the 621E offers fluid-level sight gauges, centralized grease fittings and daily service check points visible […]

February 20, 2008

Reporter

Economists expect non-residential construction to skirt recession in 2008 Despite the national housing slump, the nation’s overall construction growth will continue to increase at a rate of about three to seven percent this year, with several segments seeing double digit growth. That was the consensus of the Associated General Contractors of America’s third annual economic […]

January 31, 2008

Product Report: Qualcomm’s GlobalTRACS Lite System

In the middle of any day can you say for certain where every single piece of your equipment is? And whether or not it’s working? And whether or not it’s due for maintenance? With telematics systems like Qualcomm’s GlobalTRACS and its recently introduced GlobalTRACS Lite, that information is a mouse click away. The Lite model […]

January 31, 2008

Marketplace

Towable earth drill maneuvers easily around jobsites Little Beaver’s HYD-TB11H towable hydraulic earth drill features forward and reverse auger rotation and a three-position, 180-degree movable handle for drilling next to buildings or other structures. A variable 20-degree auger tilt allows vertical drilling in uneven terrain, while pneumatic wheels avert damage to turf. The drill requires […]

January 31, 2008

Maintenance: From drum to disposal

Maintaining the cleanliness of your hydraulic system – and thus reducing overall component wear and maintaining its efficiency – translates directly to bottom line dollars. Chevron, for instance, says following a hydraulic system cleanliness program can reduce hydraulic fluid purchases by 20 to 25 percent. But that’s just the start. “If you keep a hydraulic […]

January 31, 2008

Light Equipment: Walk softly and leave a firm footprint

Even as kids, we instinctively understood this basic construction principle: Push a mound of wet sand into a plastic bucket, pack it down tight, pour the water out, flip it over and you create a stable foundation for a sandcastle. By removing the water and air, there are fewer voids and less distance between each […]

January 31, 2008

Contractor of the Year Finalist: James P.

James “Pat” McGlinchy is not an Alaska native – he grew up 60 miles north of Seattle – but you couldn’t tell it now. Raised on a farm, he had the dream of coming to Alaska, and jumped on it when college came. “I had learned how to fly small airplanes, and so I came […]

January 31, 2008

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Silverado Ev

2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Smashes World Record for Mileage Range

The truck traveled over 1,000 miles on a charge – more than twice its estimated EPA range – showcasing the advancements in EV technology.

25 Deere Backhoe Thumb

A Closer Look: Deere's New Backhoes Deliver Improved Comfort, Visibility, Control

Before Caterpillar's D9, there was the 'Twin D8.' None of the originals has been found, but the dozer's legacy lives on, thanks to this recreation by Peterson Cat.

The 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the Power

Ranger 500

New Polaris Ranger 500: Work-Ready UTV Priced at $10K, Can Tow 1,500 Lbs.

The Prinoth Panther XL and its trailer haul supplies to the Norwegian Polar Institute's research station in Antartica. The institute recently placed an order for 10 more of the extreme crawler carriers.

Extreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse Antarctica

HOW TO IDENTIFY DAMAGED OFF-THE-ROAD TIRES

Unlock the hidden secrets to maximizing your construction tire performance