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Maintenance: Page 68
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Roger W. Kieswetter
Natasha Kieswetter has a bird’s eye view of operations at Kieswetter Excavating in Heidelberg, Ontario. A large window overlooks the firm’s gravel pit, letting Natasha keep an eye on the trucks going in and out of the quarry. With the company for more than 10 years, Natasha runs dispatch and oversees the firm’s fleet. She […]
February 5, 2007
Safety
Cover Story: 30- to 45-metric-ton excavators
Noting the strong emphasis on jobsite and individual environments, manufacturers of 30-to-45-metric-ton excavators are highlighting cleaner engines, fuel economy and comfortable operator environments. Faster hydraulics, simplified maintenance and new Tier 3 engines deliver a boost in productivity and lower daily costs. Ergonomically designed cabs and controls minimize operator fatigue. Here’s what’s new in this machine […]
February 5, 2007
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Safety
Training: Polishing your paving skills
Many people who work on asphalt paving crews learn their skills on the job. That can be good – if you learn at the hands of a master, or not so good – if you spend years unknowingly repeating the mistakes of the person who taught you. And if a supervisor or trainer teaches anything […]
February 5, 2007
Maintenance
Product Report: Radial revolution
Radial tires rule when it comes to off-road haul trucks, but for other types of construction machinery, they’re still a tough sell. According to Michelin, just 7 percent of backhoes come out of the factory with radials, compared with 79 percent of off-road earthmoving trucks. To improve the acceptance of radials in this market Michelin […]
February 5, 2007
Safety
How to Use: Brush cutters make the cut
Choosing the right brush cutter depends on factors such as worksite environment, terrain and the type of brush that needs cutting. The nature of the wood, for example, can affect your productivity, especially in different regions. “Most regions have some form of invasive species and how it grows and cuts varies greatly,” says Mike Slattery, […]
February 5, 2007
Maintenance
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
Machine control
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
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