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Engine Notebook: MTU-Detroit Diesel Series 4000, Tier 2

Say you have 300 or 400 tons of material to move every 30 minutes and you’ve got to do it more than two miles above sea level using an engine that must meet stringent emissions levels. It’s a tall order, and this spring MTU-Detroit Diesel introduced the Tier 2 Series 4000 to meet the challenge. […]

December 7, 2007

Rent Smart: Smooth operators

Currently, the 3-ton smooth tandem drum vibratory compactor with a drum width of 47 inches is the most sought-after rental machine in this category because of its compact, yet versatile size, according to rental companies. “It offers enough maneuverability, productivity and basic capabilities to satisfy most needs,” says Bill Locklin, vice president, southwest region, United […]

December 6, 2007

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Maintenance: Going RETROfit

Today’s trucks and new equipment produce a fraction of the exhaust emissions of models sold just five years ago. But for air quality regulators in many areas of the country, that’s not enough. While there is no federal requirement to clean up older diesel engines, many states are moving towards these goals and several cities […]

December 6, 2007

ICUEE Overview

The 2007 International Construction and Utility Equipment Expo, held in Louisville, Kentucky, in October, attracted more than 17,900 attendees, a 9.5 percent increase over the last event, according to the show’s sponsor the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Here are some of the products that debuted at the event: Control Bobcat loaders remotely In a matter […]

December 6, 2007

Sponsored Information: 2007 Attachments Supplement

Allu SM Screener-Crusher helps bring natural gas to eastern Kentucky Gary “Red” Bailes of Leslie Equipment puts his pickup truck into four-wheel drive and heads up the almost vertical slope of the construction right-of-way to where ST Pipeline workers install the Big Sandy Pipeline. Building a 68-mile pipeline in the rugged mountains of eastern Kentucky […]

December 6, 2007

Training: Learn more and earn more — online

In the past you went to school, graduated and took a job. Your education pretty much stopped the day you took home your first paycheck. Today the Internet has opened up hundreds of new career advancement possibilities. You can get basic craft training, professional certification classes, continuing education credits, safety training, equipment maintenance best practices […]

December 6, 2007

Side By Side: Leases vs. loans

While it may be simpler to pay cash or take out loans on your vehicles and equipment, loans might not always be the best choice for the strategic needs of your company. To find out more about the different financial impacts of leases and loans we talked to two experts from LeasePlan USA: Bryan Steele, […]

December 6, 2007

First Word: New partners

Expanding any business can be a daunting, nerve-wracking process. Along with the potential advantages comes a barrage of questions. As the owner of a construction firm, for instance, you have to ask yourself: Do I or my employees have the knowledge and expertise to perform this kind of work? Do I have the right team […]

December 6, 2007

How to Use: Trash pumps

While using a trash pump may be a straightforward operation, knowing what your pump can do – as well as knowing what it can’t – means more productive performance from a piece of equipment to which you may not have given much thought. Keep these tips in mind to make your pump work harder for […]

December 6, 2007

Product Focus: Compact excavators

Simplify maintenance with long service intervals John Deere’s new 17D compact excavator features numerous improvements over previous models, including adjustable-width tracks and a backfill blade with foldable end sections. With these features, the 17D fits through a 40-inch opening. Fully extended, the machine’s width is 50 inches. The reduced tail swing 17D has 20 percent […]

December 6, 2007

Contractor of the Year Finalist: Mark Rose – December 2007

Mark Rose’s farm background gives a natural connection to his business, which he started in 1989 at the age of 23. He relishes the growth his firm has seen – the company realized $8.5 million in sales last year. “We’re maintaining about a 20-percent growth margin per year, and it’s all because of our employees,” […]

December 4, 2007

‘Highway Survivor’ teaches kids safe driving in work zones

A district of the Missouri Department of Transportation is using the popularity of TV reality series “Survivor” to teach high school juniors and seniors about safe driving in work zones. With the show’s theme music playing in the background, students stand on a giant canvas highway and answer safety questions posed by road construction and […]

November 16, 2007

Contractor of the Year finalist: Dick and Brian Churchill

Although hard work can take you a long way as a contractor, adaptability and a willingness to consider new ideas can truly set you apart from the competition. Brian and Dick Churchill of The GroundsKeeper, a commercial landscape contracting firm in the Boston area, have done just that. Intelligent choices paired with meticulous attention to […]

November 14, 2007

Kenworth opens companys largest North American dealership

Kenworth has opened a 122,000-square-foot location in Salt Lake City, Utah, at a cost of $13 million. The facility, one of nearly 300 dealer locations in the United States and Canada, is the largest Kenworth dealership in North America. Kenworth Sales Company-Salt Lake City has 55 service bays with 8 bays dedicated to preventive and […]

November 14, 2007

Voters cast ballots on seven transportation initiatives

Four of seven state and local initiatives on the Nov. 6 ballot relating to new highway and transit investment were approved with strong voter support, according to a report by the ARTBA. Ballot measures included new taxes, existing sales and property (or vehicle) tax extensions, and approval for bond issuances. In Texas, voters approved 63-37 […]

November 12, 2007

Cover Story/Machine Matters: Let’s give them something to talk about

Last year about this time, the talk was about new EPA ’07 engines in heavy duty vocational trucks. Truck manufacturers have done a heck of a job building efficient Class 8 trucks around the EPA ’07 engines and are deep into planning for the next emission deadline in 2010. But trucks do not haul on […]

November 11, 2007

Vertically opening hoods allow easy access to engines

The BW213-40 Series of 13-ton single-drum vibratory rollers from Bomag perform a variety of site preparation applications, including highway construction and maintenance, airports and landfills. The BW213D-40 and the BW213DH-40 smooth drum rollers compact granular and mixed soils, while the BW213PDH-40 padfoot roller works in cohesive and semi-cohesive soils. All three units feature Tier 3 […]

October 18, 2007

Cut trenches up to 8 feet deep, 24 to 36 inches wide

The Wolfe Man 8000 wheel trencher features a LCD +1 Digital Control System designed with Sunstrand hydraulics and an independent, hydrostatically driven Caterpillar track system. Powered by either a 450-horsepower Caterpillar or Cummins Tier 3 engine, the Wolfe Man 8000 cuts trenches between 24 to 36 inches wide and up to 8 feet deep. Gear […]

October 9, 2007

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Red farm equipment and machinery lined up in a sunny green field with forest backdrop

Kubota Revamps BX90 Subcompact Tractor Line With More Power and Capability

The five new models are completely redesigned for year-round work — mowing, digging, clearing snow and loading.

Yellow K-Tec 1232 ADT scraper being pulled by Komatsu articulated dump truck chassis on unpaved construction site

K-Tec Reveals 1232 Scraper with 32-Yard Capacity for Articulated Haulers

Worker operating white Bobcat mini track loader with auger drill attachment against brick wall

Quick Data: Top-Selling New and Used Compact Utility Loaders

Yellow CAT 382.4 excavator dumping soil at a construction site with operator visible in cab

Cat’s New 2.4- and 2.6-Ton Mini Excavators Pack More Lift

Keep Your Business Strong During Slower Months

Keep Your Business Strong During Slower Months

Choosing The Right Tire and Track Patterns for Maximum Productivity