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Maintenance: Page 47

Maintenance
Kaeser M50 Mobilair compressor offers efficiency
Kaeser’s M50 Mobilair portable compressor features a Kubota four-cylinder engine that delivers 185 cfm at 100 psig, providing enough air to power a variety of tools and equipment. The M50’s galvanized steel canopy opens to allow quick access to all components to help ease service and maintenance. The power-saving sigma profile rotary screw airend helps […]
December 10, 2008
Safety
Registration opens October 1 for 2009 World of Asphalt and AGG1 shows
Advance registration for the co-located 2009 World of Asphalt Show and Conference and the 2009 AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Exposition opens on October 1, 2008. Attendees can register online at www.worldofasphalt.com or www.agg1.org, or via fax or mail. Registering in advance before February 6 saves 40 percent off the shows’ registration fee. In addition to […]
November 24, 2008
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Somerset Welding and Steel names new industrial sales representative
Somerset Welding and Steel, manufacturer of dump bodies, trailers and specialty truck equipment has announced the appointment of Jeff Reeping as industrial sales representative. In this position Reeping will be responsible for the establishment, development and maintenance of new accounts in custom welding and fabrication, a growing segment of Somerset’s business.
November 24, 2008
Business
Takeuchi announces Feenaughty, H&E Equipment Services new dealers
Feenaughty Machinery of Greater Portland, Oregon, has been named as a new dealer for Takeuchi’s mini-excavator, track loader and wheel loader lines. Feenaughty’s locally owned and operated family business and is a top 10 dealer of large line excavators for construction, forestry and road building. Takeuchi also announced that H&E Equipment Services of Baton Rouge, […]
November 24, 2008
Business
Navman Wireless offers real-time alerts for fleet managers
In the latest addition to its OnlineAVL2 fleet management software, Navman Wireless offers real-time event alerting. The new OnlineAVL2 event alerts provide managers instant notification of costly and potentially dangerous situations. Fleet managers can proactively address these situations, improve business and productivity, minimize or avoid potential problems, and reduce costs. Combining this advancement with powerful […]
November 24, 2008
Maintenance
Reznor adds new waste oil heaters to product line
Recycle used oil into shop heat with Reznor’s Models RA-250 and RAD-250 waste oil heaters. The Model RA is a standard unit space heater while the Model RAD is a ductable furnace designed for ducting heat to wherever it is needed. Both models are rated for 250,000-BTU input. A full, swing-out door, large service panels […]
November 24, 2008
Maintenance
Compact excavator eliminates rear overhang, enhances stability
Mustang Manufacturing’s 2803ZT zero-tail-swing compact excavator eliminates rear overhang and enhances stability with a longer undercarriage. The compact design on the 2803ZT still delivers a spacious cab that is low in height, making low clearance entries simple. The excavator features a side-mounted engine and rear-mounted hydraulic and fuel tanks, which deliver easy maintenance access
November 24, 2008
Maintenance
Compactor attachments available with lube system and rotation device
Atlas Copco’s hydraulic compactor attachment units – designed to attach to carriers with a service weight of 1 to 40 tons – are now available with standard PermanentLube lubrication systems and optional rotation devices. Work no longer has to be interrupted for manual lubrication, turning the compactor into a virtually maintenance-free attachment. The optional 360-degree […]
November 24, 2008
Maintenance
Atlas Copco adds MB 1500 medium-duty hydraulic breaker
Atlas Copco Construction Tools has introduced the MB 1500, a medium-duty hydraulic breaker designed with fewer moving parts for longer service life and reduced maintenance. The MB 1500 is useful for demolition, road work, trenching and secondary rock breaking. Weighing in at 3,310 pounds, the MB 1500 is designed for carriers in the 17- to […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
Safe mast climbing work platforms guidelines released
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Kevin O’Shea of Mastclimbers have produced a 28-page pamphlet providing guidance and recommendations on the installation, maintenance and usage of mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs). The pamphlet outlines concise training requirements, and also provides checklists for daily and weekly inspections. ‘The US is in the same position now […]
November 24, 2008
Workforce
NRMCA introduces certification course for fleet managers
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has compiled a certification course for fleet managers of concrete mixer trucks. The course will be held September 30-October 2, 2008, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Key concepts that will be taught in the course include industry-specific fleet benchmarking, financial strategies and personnel management. Other course content will include a […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
Exhibit space available for World of Asphalt 2009 and AGG1 2009 shows
Exhibit space sales are open for the co-located World of Asphalt 2009 and 2009 AGG 1 expositions, with expanded opportunities for buyer-seller interaction on the show floor. The World of Asphalt Show and Conference and AGG 1 Aggregates Forum & Expo will be held March 9-12, 2009 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, […]
November 24, 2008
Safety
NES Rentals completes 4-year, $500 million fleet modernization
NES Rentals has completed a four-year, $500 million fleet modernization initiative, including the addition of 16,000 pieces of new aerial rental equipment. The new equipment includes 5,000 scissor lifts, 3,000 boom lifts, 1,500 RT telescopic forks and 800 forklifts. In addition to acquiring new equipment over the last four years, NES also implemented a maintenance […]
November 24, 2008
Maintenance
Sterling to exit truck market in 2009
In response to depressed demand in the weakening truck market, Daimler Trucks North America has announced plans to discontinue the Sterling Trucks brand and consolidate its manufacturing network. As a result of these changes, Daimler expects annual earnings improvements of $900 million by 2011, with estimated program costs of $600 million. Effective March 2009, truck […]
November 12, 2008
Business
Product Report: Easy rider
It was a matter of the right timing, says Volvo. Europe’s anti-vibration regulations are now reality, and over here, escalating prices have underlined the need for even more productivity. Time to roll out a project the company estimates it has been working on for close to 20 years: a full-suspension artic. The full-suspension units – […]
November 12, 2008
Business
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Sterling to exit truck market in 2009 In response to depressed demand in the weakening truck market, Daimler Trucks North America has announced plans to discontinue the Sterling Trucks brand and consolidate its manufacturing network. As a result of these changes, Daimler expects annual earnings improvements of $900 million by 2011, with estimated program costs […]
November 12, 2008
Business
O&O Costs: Chain type trenchers
A trencher only has to do one thing, do it well and do it often. So contractors who want to find out how much to charge for their trenching services should have no trouble zeroing in on an accurate number. To help us explore the owning and operating cost parameters of chain type trenchers we […]
November 12, 2008
Business
Cover Story/Machine Matters: 2009 Heavy haulers
Fuel costs may have you questioning your tried-and-true specs, and asking whether manufacturers plan to crank out less commanding versions of the powerful dump trucks you’ve come to depend on. That isn’t the case. While concerns in the on-highway market have directly shifted to improving fuel economy, the vocational truck market continues to set its […]
November 12, 2008
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