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Maintenance: Page 45

Equipment
Maintenance: Cutting Fuel Costs
Even though diesel prices have fallen in the last six months, fuel is still a huge part of any construction company’s costs. The good news is that there is a lot you can do to pare down your annual fuel bill, some of it very high tech, some of it very old school. Here are […]
March 25, 2009
Machine control
Machine Matters: Utility size crawler excavators balance size and function
Tracked excavators in the 16- to less-than-21-metric-ton range sit on the cusp between compact models and medium size diggers. Utility size crawler excavators will earn your appreciation as they perform roadwork without taking up the entire street, tackle demolition projects, dig trenches and lay pipes. Most machines in this size class are available in configurations […]
March 25, 2009
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Maintenance
Final Words: Surface transportation’s pivotal year
The next 8 to 10 months will dictate whether America’s roads and bridges will be able to support a decade of economic growth, or whether they will stifle it by limiting the movement of commercial and consumer traffic to the levels of pre-recessionary 2007. Early attention has been focused on the Obama economic stimulus package […]
March 25, 2009
Equipment
Envirowatch: Filters in a greener world
Diesel engines are getting cleaner all the time. But the issue facing manufacturers and fleet managers is that diesel is still a dirty fuel and filtering it in this clean and green age is more of a challenge than ever before. Diesel fuel has always been prone to contamination from water, algae, asphaltines, wax and […]
March 25, 2009
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Ryan and Colin Taheny and Shannon O’Neill
Ryco Landscaping provides innovative turnkey landscaping and maintenance services, from digital designs to year-round maintenance. “Entrepreneurship runs in our blood and our family has always been creative,” says Ryan Taheny. “The landscaping industry is a wonderful business in which to be creative.” Ryan, along with his brother Colin and sister Shannon, continue the family tradition […]
March 25, 2009
Maintenance
Product Focus: Trailers – March 2009
ONE-MAN SHOW Make loading and unloading a one-man operation with Trail King’s Advantage Series hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailer. · Features self-lifting hydraulic cylinders · Has non-ground bearing design and V-shaped alignment · Available in 35-, 40- and 55-ton capacities. RAMP UP Hydraulically raise and lower the 74-inch-by-16-foot load carrying platform on Advance Metalworking’s Lo Riser […]
March 25, 2009
Maintenance
Light Equipment Marketplace: Productive pumping
Whether you choose an electric or hydraulic unit, selection and maintenance of your submersible trash pump are critical factors for increasing productivity on the jobsite and extending the longevity of your pump. Making well-informed decisions on application and usage will lower your costs over the life of the unit. 1. Boost your ROI by picking […]
March 25, 2009
Equipment
Techwatch: Lightning fast flow
Where operators once needed to exert strength by manually pulling and pushing levers, newer electro-hydraulic controls rely on joysticks and the push of a button. While complex in structure, electro-hydraulics simplify operation by handling many functions at a time. “Electronic controls allow us to do a lot more with hydraulics and create a system more […]
March 25, 2009
Safety
Reporter
Terex targets compact dealers Capitalizing on last year’s acquisition of compact track loader manufacturer ASV, Terex is creating a distribution network specifically for its compact lineup, which includes compact excavators, wheel loaders, backhoes, utility vehicles, site dumpers, asphalt rollers, light towers, material lifts, power buggies and telehandlers. According to Hannah Tanata, product marketing manager for […]
March 25, 2009
Safety
Roadbuilding Supplement
Make quick work of barrier placement Easily place and remove concrete barriers with Construction Lifters’ concrete barrier grab, which enables hands-free use. A pressure grip design eliminates the need to attach chains – reducing damage to barriers while saving man hours. The barrier grabs are available in capacities ranging from 8,500 to 29,000 pounds, and […]
March 25, 2009
Maintenance
MARKETPLACE
Editor’s pick DOUBLE-DUTY DOZERS New Holland Construction’s crawler dozers now offer improved versatility with an optional side boom attachment for pipelaying applications. Initially available on New Holland’s D85B and D95B models, the hydraulic side boom option includes a 20,000-pound lift capacity and a three-lever hydraulic control system for simultaneous control of load and boom functions. […]
March 25, 2009
Maintenance
Compact Equipment: Quick and agile
The skid steer you have in your yard has probably sold you on the advantages of compact equipment – the ability to work in tight spaces, powerful performance, easy transport and economic maintenance. But if you’ve wondered if there is a small machine that can also climb over poor ground conditions, give you more visibility, […]
March 25, 2009
Maintenance
Product report: Bergkamp M310 and M2 Series
The slurry seal/microsufacing process gives roadways a smooth new asphalt-based surface from 1/8- to 3/8-inch thick while leveling ruts, raveling and other minor surface deteration plus improving texture and skid resistance. Slurry seal/microsurfacing can extend the life of roads up to seven years, yet costs a fraction of a full overlay. The process uses specialized […]
March 25, 2009
Safety
World of Concrete Products
Compact unit takes on range of tasks Perform utility, telecommunications and landscape/irrigation projects with Ditch Witch’s RT55, the most compact of the company’s RT series. It features an integrated front cast weight that reduces counterweight requirements and helps provide balance when running attachments. The RT55 offers backhoe, reel carrier, trencher, vibratory plow and combination trencher/vibratory […]
March 25, 2009
Business
World of Concrete Supplement
WOC attendees will have plenty of opportunities to gain prestige, bragging rights and win prizes by entering in one of the many competitions to demonstrate their operational skills. They include: Pettibone Telehandler Skills Competition Over three days, contestants will test their operating and safety skills by driving telehandlers through an obstacle course. They will be […]
March 25, 2009
Business
Innovations 2009
In our previous Innovations Awards we’ve often found the most imaginative thinking going into small components, tools, accessories, things like pins and bushings. This year, a ConExpo-Con/Agg year, saw three manufacturers storm out of the starting gates with big, game-changing, mega-ton machines. If there is a common theme to all three of these it is […]
March 25, 2009
Safety
Owning and Operating Costs
The directional drill is one of the newest designs in the construction equipment pantheon, one that sparked a revolution in underground construction in the last two decades. But it’s also fairly sophisticated – in most cases a two-man machine – and it doesn’t exactly lend itself easily to a simple cost analysis such as those […]
March 25, 2009
Maintenance
Product Focus: Gen sets/Light towers
Simple setup Experience reliable portable power with Yanmar’s YDG5500 generator, the largest unit in the YDG Series. · Has a 3,600-rpm running speed and generates 5.5 kW · Operates at a 96-decibel rating at a distance of 1 meter Double duty Power a variety of equipment with Allmand Bros.’ ML 30 EX Maxi-Lite portable light […]
March 25, 2009
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