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Trucks: Peterbilt’s vocational trucks get a redesign
Peterbilt recently undertook the largest product development investment in its 70-year history. “Our new truck lineup surpasses all expectations in the aero, traditional, vocational and medium-duty markets,” says Dan Sobic, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president. “All of these new trucks feature improvements to help customers operate with a greater level of productivity, efficiency […]
August 6, 2006
Business
Acme Lift Company chooses SmartEquip parts/service manager
Rental firm Acme Lift has begun using SmartEquip’s e-FleetPro Parts and Service Manager, a software system designed to reduce maintenance costs and manage parts orders. The system is integrated with the company’s rental management system and provides a single, easy-to-access source for asset-specific parts and service support. “Acme Lift prides itself on industry leadership through […]
August 3, 2006
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Maintenance
Highway Equipment acquires Flow Boy
HECO, a manufacturer of highway maintenance equipment and agricultural spreaders, has acquired Flow Boy Manufacturing, which makes road building material transporting equipment. “Flow Boy has an excellent reputation in the industry and the line is a natural fit with our existing products,” said Matt Rissi, chief executive of HECO. “In addition, the completion of this […]
August 3, 2006
Maintenance
United Rentals opens branch in Texas
United Rentals has opened a 2.5-acre facility in New Braunfels, Texas, that will provide equipment rentals, new and used equipment sales, repair and maintenance services and contractor supplies. “New Braunfels’ proximity to San Antonio’s regional labor force is an advantage relative to many communities in Texas,” said Warren Smalley, branch manager for United Rentals. “Industrial […]
August 3, 2006
Maintenance
Fluid analysis training program to visit three cities
Polaris Laboratories will hold a three-day training session in three cities for maintenance professionals who want to learn how to develop a practical fluid analysis program. Taught by industry experts, the “Practical Oil Analysis and Cooling Systems Maintenance” course focuses on appropriate testing, selecting a quality laboratory, taking good, timely samples, interpreting results and managing […]
August 3, 2006
Safety
AEM offers new machine-focused safety manuals
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has added safety manuals for vacuum excavators and scrap and material handlers to its lineup of more than 50 handbooks and videos for construction, agricultural, forestry and utility machines. The scrap and material handler manual contains basic safety dos and don’ts for typical work situations. It covers general precautions, start-up […]
August 3, 2006
Safety
World of Asphalt 2006 to feature live demonstrations
This year’s World of Asphalt 2006 will feature a live equipment demonstration displaying technological advancements in roadbuilding techniques .The show will take place March 13-16 in Orlando. The event, themed “Best Practices with New Technology,” will allow attendees to see firsthand the latest techniques to build pavements with optimum smoothness and density. Equipment will operate […]
August 3, 2006
Equipment
Builders in San Joaquin Valley face air pollution fees
Builders in California’s Central Valley may have to pay air pollution fees on new commercial and residential developments beginning March 1, under a rule adopted by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Rule 9510 requires developers of large residential, commercial and industrial projects to reduce smog-forming and particulate emissions. The region’s air quality […]
August 3, 2006
Maintenance
Peterbilt’s vocational trucks get a redesign
Peterbilt recently undertook the largest product development investment in its 70-year history. “Our new truck lineup surpasses all expectations in the aero, traditional, vocational and medium-duty markets,” says Dan Sobic, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president. “All of these new trucks feature improvements to help customers operate with a greater level of productivity, efficiency […]
July 26, 2006
Maintenance
Terex Africa gains personnel, assets of Southern Denver
Terex Africa has purchased specific assets and hired personnel formerly belonging to Southern Denver, based in Spartan, Johannesburg. Southern Denver specializes in the maintenance of air compressors and drill rigs. Terex Reedrill, Halco (also recently acquired) and Southern Denver drilling units will become one division under Terex Africa.
July 23, 2006
Business
Caterpillar to acquire Progress Rail
Caterpillar says it will acquire Progress Rail Services, an Albertville, Ala., provider of remanufactured locomotive and railcar products and services, for $1 billion in cash, stock and assumption of debt. Progress Rail is majority owned by One Equity Partners, a private equity affiliate of JP Morgan Chase & Company. With 2005 sales of $1.2 billion, […]
July 23, 2006
Maintenance
Side by Side: Skid steer loaders vs. compact wheel loaders
One of the more interesting discussions contractors are having is whether to use a skid-steer loader or a compact wheel loader on certain jobsites. Although the skid-steer loader is a hugely popular machine, some have found the compact wheel loader option intriguing as well. To get a more accurate and complete look at the merits […]
July 4, 2006
Safety
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July 4, 2006
Business
Cover Story/Productivity Guide: Backhoes (15-foot and greater dig depth)
If you took an impromptu, completely unscientific poll of what most people in the construction industry have to say about the backhoe loader, you would probably hear one word quite a bit: versatility. The multi-dimensional ability of the backhoe has long been a bread-and-butter staple for the construction industry. Since the 1950s, the backhoe has […]
July 4, 2006
Business
Application Tips: Theft deterrents
With organized theft rings and professional thieves taking advantage of the booming construction economy – and contractors’ insurance rates rising accordingly – theft deterrents are becoming more of a necessity than the wouldn’t-it-be-nice option they once were. According to vehicle-tracking device maker LoJack, more than $15 million worth of its customers’ construction machines were stolen […]
July 4, 2006
Business
Business Matters: Tire management
Not too long ago if one of your big earthmoving machines got a flat or worn tire you could call up the dealer and have one installed and ready to roll in 24 hours. A lot of fleet managers didn’t put much thought or time into managing their tire programs. But last spring a shortage […]
July 4, 2006
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Van and Sue Tyler
Growing up, Van Tyler was ambivalent about his father’s grading business. “I saw it was a six-day-a-week job and I didn’t want it,” Van says. Instead he attended mechanical engineering classes at a local technical college. Three semesters later, however, he came to the realization “an inside job wasn’t gonna be for me.” Only problem […]
May 31, 2006
Business
Cover Story: Attachments
EARTHMOVING Six-way blade brings versatility to compact track loader At 7 feet wide and 24 inches high, the six-way dozer blade from ASV offers precision control and visibility. The blade mounts to the company’s All Surface Loader hydraulic quick attach. Quick-disconnect fittings speed the hydraulic connections. Power, tilt and angle functions are controlled by switches […]
May 31, 2006
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