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Pump line covers most dewatering applications
ITT Flygt‘s 2600 series dewatering pump line includes six models – the 2610, 2620, 2630, 2640, 2660, and 2670 – with output from 1.2 to 27 horsepower. The six pumps are designed to cover most dewatering applications, including construction sites, mines and quarries. The DuraSpin hydraulic system and newly designed impeller improves wear resistance and […]
January 18, 2007
Maintenance
One truck, many possibilities
Marrel‘s hook lifts excel in industries such as construction, roofing, landscaping, waste, truck maintenance, agriculture, military, firefighting and general transportation. It reduces the cycle time in loading and unloading, and allows one truck to be used for multiple tasks. Operated from inside the truck, the Ampliroll provides maneuverability up to 60 degrees and allows you […]
January 18, 2007
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Cover Story: Innovations 2007
SABER-LUBE SYSTEM By bringing automatic lubrication out to the working end of a shear, Stanley LaBounty has cut tool blade wear in half. Cutting metals – particularly stainless steel – with shears has an inherent set of problems. Because some of these materials don’t respond well to cutting, demolition contractors and others end up using […]
January 10, 2007
Equipment
Maintenance/Management: An interesting blend
It sure sounds like a good idea: Reduce our dependence on foreign oil supplies while making the air cleaner to boot. And for those reasons a lot of government agencies are falling in love with biodiesel. As of September 2006, the National Biodiesel Board has tracked more than 275 pieces of biodiesel-related legislation at the […]
January 10, 2007
Business
Sponsored Information: World of Concrete
Following last year’s record-setting event, World of Concrete 2007 will be bigger and feature more than 130 seminars in both 90-minute and 3-hour sessions on a variety of topics. The January 23-26 event in Las Vegas will also include operator competitions and exhibitor demonstrations. Many of the seminars in this year’s show will focus on […]
January 7, 2007
Maintenance
Product Report: Terex PS6-AWS
Think of it as a very small dump truck. Yes, there are differences. The dump bed is in the front, and rotates 90 degrees right or left to enable you to dump perpendicular to the line of travel. And it has all-wheel steer so you can crab turn in and out of tight spots on […]
January 7, 2007
Business
Construction Specialties: Stepping up to your first service truck
In the past few years many equipment manufacturers and their dealers have offered attractive sales and service packages that enable contractors to forget about equipment service, repairs and maintenance and concentrate on just the money making part of construction. For start-up contractors with limited capital and just a few employees these packages are hard to […]
January 7, 2007
Maintenance
Marketplace
Hydraulic excavator hits the ground digging The SK350LC Acera Mark 8 hydraulic excavator from Kobelco Construction delivers digging, leveling and lifting performance along with improved operator comfort and reliability. Powered by a 264-horsepower Hino engine, the excavator has an operating weight of 79,600 pounds, digs up to 24 feet, 10 inches deep and reaches 36 […]
January 7, 2007
Maintenance
Product Report: Dynamic dozers
With the newest addition to their crawler dozer line, Komatsu enhances the number one maintenance item on a dozer – the undercarriage. The D475A-5E0 features Komatsu’s K-bogie undercarriage, but with the addition of an eighth roller. The additional roller means more track on the ground, reducing vibration on rough terrain. The undercarriage system oscillates with […]
January 7, 2007
Business
Compact Application Tips: When bigger isn’t better
Contractors quickly realized the value of using smaller sized machinery when working between buildings and incorporated compact excavators into their fleet. They’re such popular pieces of equipment, contractors are using these machines on all types of jobsites. Realizing their adaptability, manufacturers are adding options like long- or extendable-arm configurations and multiple attachments to make the […]
January 7, 2007
Maintenance
New engine adds 5 percent more horsepower to skid steer
Mustang has added nearly 5 percent to the 99 horsepower B4.5T direct-injected engine that powers its new 2109 skid steer, providing more power than the previous 2109. The engine offers 305 feet per pound of torque and easier access to maintenance points, including the dipstick, oil fill and air cleaner. The conventional liquid-cooled design requires […]
October 20, 2006
Maintenance
Service body’s gelcoat finish resists rust
Astoria‘s Stor N’Tow fiberglass service body can be teamed with an 84-, 60- or 56-inch cab chassis. The unit includes steel or aluminum flooring, a heavy-duty towing bumper, an aluminum tailgate, an aluminum tube cab guard with expanded metal screen and molded fiberglass compartments that are 24 inches high and built with heavy-duty reinforcement. The […]
August 31, 2006
Maintenance
Product Report: A bit of everything
Case Construction Equipment says the E in its new line of wheel loaders and compact wheel loaders stands for “everything,” including operator comfort and ease of serviceability. The cabs on the 721E, 721E/XT, and 821E wheel loaders feature tilting steering columns, adjustable seats, comfortable arm rests and increased roominess. “A comfortable operator is more alert, […]
August 6, 2006
Maintenance
Product Report: A matter of control
Learning to proficiently operate a grader is a daunting task, with operators facing as many as 15 control levers and a steering wheel. Add to that the fact these highly prized operators are usually seasoned veterans – and fast approaching retirement age. It was time, according to Caterpillar, to find ways to get new operators […]
August 6, 2006
Business
Business Matters: Navigating the health care maze
An affordable, effective health care plan is a major incentive for attracting and retaining skilled employees, regardless of a company’s size. But contractors often struggle to find good health care plans at affordable rates. This is especially true for companies with less than 20 employees. There are several reasons for this. First, health care in […]
August 6, 2006
Safety
Rent Smart: Renting aerial lifts
Renting an aerial lift can be simple, if you ask the right questions and do your homework. Aerial work platforms are among the most widely rented lifts and these can be divided into two major categories: boom lifts, which are used in places that have obstacles such as branches or power lines; and scissor lifts, […]
August 6, 2006
Business
Cover Story/Productivity Guide: Skid-steer loaders
Skid steers first eked out a role on construction jobsites as inexpensive workhorses used primarily in site prep and cleanup roles, applications they still excel in today. But skid steers have evolved to take on a multitude of different jobs, the result of advances in hydraulic systems and attachment technologies. Now contractors can fit a […]
August 6, 2006
Business
Compact Focus: Compact wheel loaders (under 60 hp net)
It is tempting to view compact wheel loaders as specialty machines since they excel in load-and-carry applications in confined workspaces. Like larger wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders feature a mid-machine articulating hinge pin, four equal size rubber tires, a rear-mounted engine, specialized loader geometry and a high-placed cab from which operators can monitor every aspect […]
August 6, 2006
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