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While double-digit construction unemployment figures have delayed its workforce marketing and recruiting initiative (see October 2008 Equipment World), the Construction Workforce Development Center is forging ahead with its Labor Supply /Demand Forecasting Model. CWDC is recruiting both owners and contractors to provide project and labor forecast information on its www.cwdcforecasting.com website, launched in January. “We’ve […]
August 3, 2009
Safety
Product Focus – August 2009
REACH OUT Elevate an operator to a working height of more than 21 feet with Lift-A-Loft’s VAL 15/28, which offers a 300-pound capacity. · Rotating mast allows 32 inches of side reach · Features fully proportional controls and can be driven at full elevation · Unit features narrow 28-inch width. SOUND SELECTIONS Choose from four […]
August 3, 2009
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Safety
Maintenance – August 2009
Double or triple the life of your tires for a fraction of the price of new In most things, pinching pennies means some sacrifice in quality. But when you retread a tire you get equal or better the performance, warranty and longevity of a new tire for 30 to 50 percent of the cost of […]
August 3, 2009
Business
Machine Matters – August 2009
Articulated dump trucks with 30- to 40-metric-ton hauling ratings prove massive muscle can be efficient and effective. In a market where many machines now sit idle, articulated dump trucks in the 30- to 40-metric-ton payload range can often find new lives as not just rock and dirt haulers, but also as fuel, water or lube […]
August 3, 2009
Maintenance
Product Report
Liebherr expands crawler loader offering, opens U.S. demo area Expanding its crawler loader lineup, Liebherr Construction Equipment has released its LR614 and LR 624 models, which join the previously announced LR634. Powered by Tier 3 engines, the two new models increase Liebherr’s offering from 1.57-cubic-yard to 3.14-cubic-yard bucket capacities. The 101-horsepower LR614 offers a compact […]
August 3, 2009
Business
Contractor Of The Year Finalist
Lending a helping hand is always John Cederlund’s best investment. Growing up on the northwest side of Chicago, the rules are simple – be loyal to those who are loyal you, stand up for what’s right and give a guy a break. These rules are the foundation on which John Cederlund has built a sports […]
August 3, 2009
Maintenance
Doosan launches new product support program
Doosan Infracore America launched Doosan Elite Plus, a product support program designed to protect and enhance resale value and help customers control costs. The Elite Plus system offers Doosan Elite Assurance, an extended warranty program, preventative maintenance programs, GPS, oil analysis programs, remanufacturing and all-makes parts and attachments. The programs can be used separately or […]
July 28, 2009
Maintenance
VT LeeBoy receives $11 million contract for pavers
VT LeeBoy received an $11 million contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command for asphalt paving equipment. The contract calls for the company to supply its model 8816B bituminous paver to the U.S. Army over a five-year timeframe. The pavers will be used for military base paving and maintenance projects.
July 28, 2009
Maintenance
Cat dealer Halton re-introduces Total Care
Caterpillar dealer Halton re-engineered and relaunched its Total Care program to provide preventative care for shortened machine downtime. The program is designed to lower routine maintenance and repair costs and increase machine availability. For more information on the Total Care program, visit Halton’s website.
July 16, 2009
Safety
Trucks – July 2009
Propane power With gas prices steadily creeping up again, is it time to consider an alternative fuel for your truck? Although its debut in the automotive industry occurred more than 80 years ago, propane continues to spur interest through products such as Roush Performance’s propane-powered Ford pickup trucks and vans. Lending its clean-burning properties, propane […]
July 16, 2009
Maintenance
LandClearing and Site Prep
When purchasing a grinder, contractors and municipalities look for a reliable product that offers desirable features and the best overall value. Too many times, however, buyers get caught up in the price of the machine versus the cost of ownership and operation. The purchase price may be a small factor in the overall cost of […]
July 9, 2009
Maintenance
Owning and Operating Costs
Compact excavators appeal to almost everybody: electricians, plumbers, landscapers, foundation contractors and even earthmoving companies that need a maneuverable detail machine for tight spaces. And unlike more massive machines that have to be traded out on a schedule to avoid major component repairs or price depreciation, compact excavators hold their value and can deliver years […]
July 9, 2009
Safety
Marketplace
Editor’s Pick STABILITY ON WHEELS Gain the stability needed to manage bigger loads for heavy lifting applications, such as pipelaying, with Volvo’s 20-ton weight class EW230C wheeled excavator. A Volvo D6E EHE3 diesel engine powers the EW230C with 167 net horsepower at 2,000 rpm. A load-sensing hydraulic system features two pumps: one for the attachment […]
July 8, 2009
Business
Machine Matters – July 2009
Enhanced features on 90-to-less-than-135 horsepower wheel loaders give you exceptional performance for your primary jobs; add attachments and you have a true multi-purpose machine. Core basics First, let’s look at the core machine. Mike Murphy, product manager with New Holland Construction, says, “When it comes to carrying loads of material over a long distance and […]
July 8, 2009
Safety
Landclearing & Site
Compact grinder lowers fuel usage Dispose of wood waste affordably with Rayco’s line of compact horizontal grinders, which offer low fuel consumption for reduced operating costs. Available in a towable model or self propelled on a steel tracked undercarriage, the RH1754 operates productively on small jobsites. The unit grinds pallets, brush, green waste, lumber scraps […]
July 8, 2009
Maintenance
RSC launches equipment sales website
RSC Equipment Rental launched an updated version of its used equipment sales website. Visitors can search for used equipment by type, make, model, year and current location. Many units feature information sheets with pictures of the equipment. The site features 38 categories of used equipment for sale, currently with more than 1,900 items for sale. […]
July 8, 2009
Maintenance
Volvo’s Road Institute offers paving and compaction courses
Volvo’s Road Institute 2009-2010 offers five different courses on paving and compaction. The seminars promise easy learning, hands-on experience and networking with other industry professionals. The courses for the Road Institute include paver and compactor operation and maintenance, paving and compaction application, paver screed operation and adjustments, soil compactor application, and automatic grade and slope […]
July 8, 2009
Safety
Pangborn’s Genesis blast wheel offers simplified maintenance
Pangborn’s Genesis blast wheel allows for easy assembly and maintenance through the front-of-housing access to runnerheads, which enables full assembly in less than an hour. It makes setting the pattern length a one-step job and features dual-tapered vanes to eliminate “shot locking.” The blast wheel features tight tolerances that result in less wear by using […]
June 19, 2009
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