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Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power will hold its K
Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power will hold its Knockout Power Challenge at the 2011 ConExpo-Con/Agg held March 22-26 in Las Vegas. The challenge gives attendees a chance to win prizes and stake their claim as a “heavy hitter” by taking a swing at a boxing machine that records the power of each participant’s punch. Visitors to […]
March 14, 2011
Maintenance
Case launches Alpha Series compact track loaders at show
Case Construction Equipment’s Alpha Series compact track loader, introduced at the Rental Show, features three model in the 74- to 90-horsepower range with rated operating capacities from 2,700 pounds to 4,200 pounds with a counterweight. Of the three models, two units – the TR270 and TR320 – are radial lift models. The TV380 is a vertical […]
March 9, 2011
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Monroe Tractor celebrates 60 years in business
Monroe Tractor is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The heavy equipment dealer has been serving agricultural and construction customers throughout New York since 1951 when Henry M. Hansen opened the first location in Henrietta. There are now eleven locations in New York. Hansen still serves as chairman of the board and CEO, and his […]
March 7, 2011
Roadbuilding
Special Report
Backhoes By Tom Jackson, executive editor, Equipment World  Contractors extend trade-in times, rely on used equipment As with just about every other category of equipment, the sales of both new and used backhoes plunged between 2006 and 2010. What’s a little less obvious until you do the math is the ratio of new to […]
March 4, 2011
Safety
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 (Supplement)
SHOW PREVIEW For new products, the latest technology and access to the best minds in the industry, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the place to be this March. The show, held March 22 through 26 in Las Vegas, will host more than 2,000 exhibitors, include a comprehensive education program and launch new events, such as the International Mixer […]
March 3, 2011
Business
Trucks
Nissan enters commercial vehicle market New commercial dealer network will support dedicated, commercial-grade NV work van By Jack Roberts A few years ago, at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Chicago, Nissan asked heavy-duty truck journalists to dinner one evening. This was a bit odd, because outside of its Titan pickup truck line, Nissan didn’t […]
March 2, 2011
Maintenance
The owning and operating costs of compact wheel loaders
Depending on applications and usage patterns, many sharp-pencil contractors have found a lot of value in compact wheel loaders. To find out how these machines add up we asked David Steger, product manager at Takeuchi Manufacturing to run some numbers and tell us what contractors need to know when considering one. Steger recommended we base […]
March 2, 2011
Safety
Marketplace
FLEXIBLE FUNNEL Keep oils and fluids from dripping in even the tightest spots with the Form-A-Funnel draining tool from New Pig. The flexible tool bends to fit the space and then holds any shape, keeping fluids off of the shop floor and directing the flow into the drain. The Form-A-Funnel is constructed from moldable aluminum […]
March 2, 2011
Maintenance
Case launches nine skid steers at Rental Show
Case Construction Equipment unveiled their Alpha Series skid steers at the Rental Show, with nine models ranging from 46 to 90 horsepower. The skid steers offer between 1,300 and 3,000 pounds rated operating capacity, and a bucket breakout force of up to 8,585 pounds. The Alpha Series includes both radial and vertical lift models, designated respectively […]
March 2, 2011
Business
Maintenance
Tackling tires Training, maintenance and software pay big dividends By Tom Jackson After two years of trade school a good mechanic will know a lot about engines, hydraulics and transmissions. But where do they go to learn about tires? In most cases – nowhere. Tires aren’t taught in vocational schools, and given what they cost […]
March 2, 2011
Maintenance
Trimble launches mobile GIS community
Trimble's new Trimble Mobile GIS Developer Community, hosted within the Trimble Connected Community (TCC) portal, provides members with access to software tools and services as well as documentation, a developer forum, knowledge base and support resources.
March 1, 2011
Maintenance
IMT Adds to Dominator® Mechanics Truck Family
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK), introduces the new Dominator CS, a lighter, midsize addition to the Dominator family of mechanics trucks. The Dominator CS offers the strength and durability of the legendary IMT Dominator mechanics truck in a non-crane mechanics body. “We have added the new Dominator CS to […]
February 9, 2011
Maintenance
New group forming sustainability rating system for North American infrastructure
A new, independent non-profit organization tasked with developing and administering a sustainability rating system for North American infrastructure — the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) — will hold its first board meeting on Feb. 8 and 9. The organization was founded by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the American Public Works Association (APWA) […]
February 8, 2011
Business
Freightliner introduces severe duty report
Freightliner Trucks has introduced its Severe Duty Report newsletter. Aimed for Freightliner vocational customers, the monthly electronic publication will highlight industry news and product developments, among other features. Freightliner’s Severe Duty Report will feature vocation-specific information on topics such as products and features, service and maintenance tips, new products and technology, business trends and advice […]
February 8, 2011
Maintenance
Pettibone unveils redesigned website
Pettibone, in Baraga, Missouri, launched a redesigned website, gopettibone.com, that features a new look, increased machine and service parts content and an efficient structure. The redesigned site provides users with a comprehensive overview of the company and its Extendo rough terrain forklifts, Carry-Lift material handlers, Speedswing rail maintenance machines and ARDCO geophysical, geothermal and off-road […]
February 7, 2011
Equipment
Maintenance
Fuel Filtration New fuels and new engines demand a new filter regimen By Tom Jackson Going green has its drawbacks. When it comes to cleaning up diesel emissions, the price you pay is reduced fuel quality. If you’re not careful, clogged fuel filters and ruined injectors may result. Fresh from the refinery, diesel fuel is […]
February 7, 2011
Maintenance
Machine Matters More
Keeping Compactors on a Roll The trend is to size up when buying, and try to work that soil roller more often, says product specialist By Mike Anderson The dozer’s done its job, the dirt’s in place, and now you need that compactor to come along. But, regardless of brand (and there’s a healthy choice), […]
February 7, 2011
Maintenance
Product Focus
Compact Excavators  BRIDGE GAP The Hitachi ZX60USB-3, with a swing boom and backfill blade, bridges the gap between Hitachi’s compact and mid-sized excavators. • Uses a D-section frame skirt to increase the rigidity of the upper structure frame • A 20-inch variable speed fan reduces the excavator’s noise level and fuel consumption • Independent […]
February 3, 2011
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