Construction Equipment
Ag Equipment
Roadbuilding
Dealers
Business
Technology
Maintenance: Page 24
Safety
U.S. DOT: Maryland Trucking Company declared ‘imminent hazard to the public’
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Maryland-based Gunthers Transport LLC an imminent hazard to public safety and ordered the trucking company to immediately cease all transportation services. FMCSA issued an imminent hazard out-of-service order against Gunthers following an exhaustive review of the company’s operations, which found multiple hours-of-service […]
November 17, 2011
Maintenance
PALFINGER North America introduces their NEW PK 78002-SH High Performance Crane to North American Market
NIAGARA FALLS, ON – November 1, 2011 Uncompromising quality down to the last detail, an unbeatable power to weight ratio and its intelligent control concept make the PK 78002-SH second to none in the 80 meter tonne class. Be it moving heavy machinery, precision installation assignments or delicate loading of boats — as a multi-talented quick-change artist, the […]
November 16, 2011
Sponsor Content
Stop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
Hemisphere GNSS
Manual grade checks cost time and money. Learn how 2D machine control can improve accuracy, reduce rework, and keep your projects on schedule. Download the free white paper now.
February 28, 2026
Maintenance
Granite’s Intercounty Constructors Joint Venture Northeast Region Best Project of 2011
Intercounty Constructors, a joint venture comprising Granite Construction Co., Corman Construction, and G.A. & F.C. Wagman, has been chosen by Engineering News Record (ENR) as the Northeast Region Best Project of 2011 for their successful completion of Maryland's Intercounty Connector Contract A (ICC-A) Project.
November 15, 2011
Safety
NSSGA grassroots effort: ‘Jam the Switchboards’ Nov. 15
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association‘s (NSSGA) five-month “Floor It!” grasstops / grassroots campaign kicks into high gear with our first “Jam The Switchboards” day, scheduled for Tue., Nov. 15 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. EST. The organization is urging everyone to use NSSGA’s Washington Action Hotline at (866) 255-3207 to call the U.S. Capitol […]
November 14, 2011
Safety
Trailer Directory (Sponsored Information)
HAUL LARGE LOADS Haul heavy equipment such as excavators and rough terrain cranes with Rogers’ 60-ton-capacity specialized application model. The trailer has three air-ride axles with 54 1/2-inch axle spacing combined with a 14-foot 1-inch booster assembly and two detachable axles. The detachable rear frame ensures quick axle load redistribution, and the 26-foot platform deck […]
November 3, 2011
Maintenance
Reporter
Stress points may fashion machine design Volvo is using its equipment simulators to not only train but also measure operator stress in a search for machine features that might help alleviate that stress. “The operator and machine literally form a system,” says Reno Filla, Volvo’s research engineer. “We’re studying the psychophysiology of machine operation, or […]
November 2, 2011
Maintenance
Maintenance
The New Cool Organic acid technology in extended life coolants can just about last the life of your engine without replacement or additives. But that doesn’t mean you can ignore maintenance requirements. By Tom Jackson If heat is an engine’s greatest enemy, a new generation of extended life coolants has taken the to the field […]
November 1, 2011
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Paul Franks Brecksville, Ohio Leading his team onto the field of play is Ohio contractor’s true calling Sports Construction Group Number of employees: 50 Annual volume: $14-15 million Markets served: Athletic field site prep, installation and maintenance. By Mike Anderson As a sports dad, Paul Franks always watched with immense pride when his boys Chris […]
October 31, 2011
Workforce
Daimler Trucks adds second shift, 350 new positions
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) on Oct. 20 announced plans to a second shift and plans to ramp up production at its Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant in Portland, Ore., creating about 350 new jobs at the facility by the end of 2012. The additional workers represent a nearly 50 percent increase in personnel at the […]
October 25, 2011
Safety
IL Tollway 2012 tentative budget: $607 million for capital projects
IL Tollway 2012 tentative budget: $607 million for capital projects
October 19, 2011
Equipment
Associations support Clean Construction Act
The Associated General Contractors of America and the Clean Air Task Force say emissions from diesel construction equipment will be significantly reduced at major highway projects in the most polluted areas if the Clean Construction Act of 2011 introduced today by Rep. Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) is enacted. AGC and CATF […]
October 6, 2011
Maintenance
How to inspect a used articulated truck
New or used, articulated trucks are in strong demand right now across the country, so we were glad to get a short layover with a Volvo A40D at Aring Equipment, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer just outside of Milwaukee. As part of Aring’s rental fleet, our inspection unit had 3,741 hours on it, and was […]
October 5, 2011
Maintenance
Inspection Checkpoint
Used Articulated Hauler Checklist By Marcia Gruver Make/model: Year: Serial number: Hours: Previous owner/application: Does it need to cleaned and/or painted? Engine Make/model Serial number How does it start? Hours since overhaul Oil leaks? Oil pressure? Condition of engine oil Overfull on dipstick? Engine power Any unusual noises or misses? Radiator condition Charge air cooler […]
October 4, 2011
Maintenance
New Holland Construction featured at Fiat Industrial Village
New Holland Construction is among the global brands featured at the “Fiat Industrial Village,” inaugurated this week in Turin, Italy. As the first multifunctional center in the Fiat Industrial world, the site will sell, support and demonstrate New Holland Construction equipment, along with products from New Holland Agriculture, FPT Industrial and Iveco. The futuristic showroom […]
September 21, 2011
Business
What Construction Needs from the President’s Jobs Plan: Associated Builders and Contractors
On the evening just before President Obama’s speech to unveil his jobs plan to the nation, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) on Sept. 7 called on the president to repeal costly regulations and offer bold, new public-private partnership policies to jumpstart the economy and get Americans back to work. “The torrential flood of costly and […]
September 7, 2011
Safety
Marketplace
By Amy Materson MINIMIZE DAMAGE Michelin Americas Truck Tires’ X Works XDY commercial truck has a robust tread design that offers a 10-percent mileage improvement over the company’s XDY3 tire, and the directional tread improves mud evacuation. The on- and off-road tire features Co-Ex Technology, which combines chip and tear resistant compounds on the […]
September 5, 2011
Business
Maintenance
5 Questions you should ask before launching an extended drain interval program By Tom Jackson To meet the many new exhaust emissions regulations, diesel engines have undergone more changes in the past eight years than in the previous 50. The good news is the new engines still crank out plenty of torque-heavy power and do […]
September 4, 2011
Business
Machine Matters
Leveling the Great Grader Debate Joysticks, yes or no? Steering wheel, yes or no? Whatever the preference, equipment manufacturers are serving the market, says Georgia-based contractor By Mike Anderson On an August morning just west of Chicago, a motor grader was driven across an auction ramp, digging up a few bids along the way. Big […]
September 4, 2011
Previous Page
Page 24 of 76
Next Page
Top Stories
Dozers
More Torque, Less Fuel: Cat Unleashes the D8 XE Electric-Drive Dozer
An electric generator mounted to the back of the dozer helps deliver more pushing power, up to 10% fuel savings and less maintenance.
Compact Track Loaders
JCB’s New 250T Compact Track Loader Gets Single-Arm Boom, Side Entry
Compact equipment
Bobcat Reveals 17 New Skid Steers, CTLs — and Choice of “Classic” or “Pro”
Excavators
Cat’s New 319 CR Excavator Packs Big Lift Power in a Tight Radius
Featured Sponsor
New Holland Construction’s Hottest Machine Launches at CONEXPO 2026
Equipment World Contractor of the Year
The Contractor of the Year contest recognizes contractors who have annual revenues of between $3 million and $20 million and exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals.
White Papers
How upgrading excavator machine control boosts your productivity
