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Maintenance: Page 46
Equipment
Fuel for thought
Diesel costs may not be hitting your wallet quite as hard, but that doesn’t mean the movement toward a greener, cost-conscious means of fueling has dissipated. This year, truck manufacturers will roll out liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas trucks – which are not only expected to burn cleaner than diesel, but also mean […]
March 25, 2009
Business
GPS and Reference Station networks
At the beginning of this decade if you wanted to use global positioning satellite signals to direct your survey crews or earthmoving equipment you first had to buy a base station to receive the signals. You’d mount the base station on a surveyed point (what surveyors call “control”) and then rig your machines with roving […]
March 25, 2009
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Safety
Machine Matters – March 2009
The beauty of the medium size skid steer is its compact, muscular performance in small spaces. Mid-size skid steers with a rated operating capacity of 1,751 to 2,201 pounds nimbly maneuver in confined spaces while providing impressive power for digging, lifting and carrying. Your skid steer’s lift arm geometry can be the deciding factor on […]
March 25, 2009
Business
Maintenance – March 2009
You have a lubricant supplier and you have a program in place – do you know how well it’s working for you? Continually evaluating your relationship with your supplier ensures the program you have is the most effective. Most vendors have services they will customize – from basic oil analysis to a complete maintenance package. […]
March 25, 2009
Business
Contractor of the year finalist
In the 1970s, Larry and Lori Pittenger were living with their two children, Chad and Lisa, on their 40-acre farm in Ohio. Larry supported his family by driving a truck, but was away from home a lot. Then, in 1978, an event occurred that would change their lives – the family endured the worst winter […]
March 25, 2009
Safety
March 2009
The Rental Show, American Rental Association March 2-5, 2009 Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, Georgia http://www.ararental.org/ 800-334-2177 4th Annual CGA Excavation Safety Conference & Expo March 3-5, 2009 Caribe Royale Orlando, Florida www.cgaconference.com National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show 2009 March 3-6, 2009 McCormick Place, West Building Chicago, Illinois http://www.ntea.com/index.aspx 248-489-7090 Volvo CE Road […]
March 18, 2009
Maintenance
The case for condition-based maintenance
session2_condition-based-maintenance1 Contractors need to take a sharp look at how they approach maintenance, and consider using the condition-based maintenance approach, John Deere’s Diego Navarro told the 2009 Chevron Global Lubricants Construction Symposium, held Feb. 16-18 in San Antonio. “Using the condition-based maintenance approach will allow you become more predictive, eliminate root causes and extend the […]
February 18, 2009
Safety
November 2008
Volvo CE Road Institute Paver Mechanical Systems and Screeds November 4-7, 2008 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania www.roadinstitute.com 828-650-2043 Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center Introduction to Safety and Health Management November 5, 2008 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina www.ies.ncsu.edu/otieducationcenter Volvo CE Road Institute Large Asphalt Compactor Mechanics November 4-7, 2008 Phoenix, Arizona www.roadinstitute.com 828-650-2043 Iron […]
February 2, 2009
Maintenance
PacLease adds 13 new locations to serve the United States and Canada
Paccar Leasing (PacLease) has added 13 new locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. PacLease offers full-service leasing, rentals, contract maintenance and support services including insurance, fuel programs and vehicle performance reporting. The new U.S. locations are: Worldwide PacLease, 252 South Barbourville Road, London, Kentucky, 606-878-1418. Worldwide PacLease, I-77 & U.S. 460, Princeton, West Virginia, 304-425-7511. […]
January 13, 2009
Maintenance
January 2009
Volvo CE Road Institute Paver and Compactor Operation and Maintenance January 6-8, 2009 Phoenix, Arizona www.roadinstitute.com 828-650-2043 Volvo CE Road Institute Large Asphalt Compactor Mechanics January 6-9, 2009 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania www.roadinstitute.com 828-650-2043 Volvo CE Road Institute Paver Hydraulic and Electrical Systems – PF6110 and PF6170 Asphalt Pavers January 12-16, 2009 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania www.roadinstitute.com 828-650-2043 Associated […]
January 7, 2009
Maintenance
Ideal Industries training program promotes OSHA compliance, employee safety
Ideal is now offering a training program on the correct application of lockout/tagout practices. The program includes a 10-minute video, an OSHA standard compliance manual, reference cards, an instructor’s guide and an employee quiz. According to the United States Department of Labor, compliance with the OSHA lockout/tagout standard prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 […]
December 17, 2008
Business
Reporter: RitchieWiki takes on the world of equipment
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has unveiled www.RitchieWiki.com, an “everything about equipment” Wikipedia. As with Wikipedia, users can use the site to research, read, add to and edit. A wiki-type website provided the best way to collect the knowledge and expertise of the company and customers into one repository, says Clay Tippett, […]
December 14, 2008
Maintenance
Sponsored Information: ’08 Attachments Supplement
Hammer helps Catawba Island Club break par Irons are a big part of anyone’s golf game. And, at the Catawba Island Club located on the shores of Lake Erie in Port Clinton, Ohio, the Model G88 hydraulic impact hammer came up big as an “iron” in the development of the property. The Catawba Island Club […]
December 14, 2008
Business
Technology: Beyond asset management
How much more productivity could you gain from your equipment fleet if you knew where your machines were and what they were doing 24/7? Better yet, what if you could also pinpoint when it’s time for maintenance? Or, what if you could do all this and be notified as soon as a thief tried to […]
December 14, 2008
Maintenance
Cover Story/Machine Matters: Diamonds in the rough
Solid engineering and operating ease make the difference between going to work and a good day’s work. New features on 74- to-160 horsepower crawler dozers will help you do a stand-out job. If comfort fuels your productivity, you’ll appreciate the cab upgrades manufacturers have added. More leg room, adjustable air suspension seats and climate controls […]
December 14, 2008
Maintenance
Compact Equipment: Compact backhoes
When space is limited, and gaining the maximum reach and dig depth is not a primary concern, consider using a compact backhoe. Offered in two basic types – dedicated units and machines where the backhoe end can be removed to make use of a 3-point hitch – these units have several points in their favor: […]
December 14, 2008
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Tim Filiatreau, Filcon Construction
Tim Filiatreau’s farming background made going into construction a natural progression. He liked the outdoor nature of the work – “you couldn’t get me to work inside to save my soul,” he now laughs – and this affinity prompted his rise from shoveling dirt to general superintendent with a local construction firm. “I learned a […]
December 14, 2008
Equipment
Light Equipment: New features make light towers more useful than ever
While choosing a light tower is generally a straightforward process – particularly if you rent them – new standard features and options may give you increased productivity. Revamped lamps Several new models offer new lamp fixture shapes and increased individual lamp output. Some products incorporate elliptical light fixtures, including Baldor’s Pow’R Light series and Wacker […]
December 14, 2008
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