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Aftermarket Options: Specialty tires and tire products
Holes in flatproof tire help cushion ride The Nu-Air Tyre semi-pneumatic tire technology from McLaren Industries eliminates flats while providing a cushioned ride. Strategically placed holes throughout the sidewalls prevent cuts and snags and create a cushioned ride for your machine. The Nu-Air Tyre is designed for skid steers and backhoes and provides one-third more […]
May 31, 2006
Equipment
Komatsu Field Days: Komatsu’s desert showcase
As trite as it seems to say anything is new and improved these days, Komatsu can honestly apply that phrase to its latest line of equipment. At Komatsu Field Days near Las Vegas earlier this year, 15 of the 43 machines slated to appear were new (see sidebar), and virtually all the others came with […]
May 31, 2006
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Ingersoll Rand offers maintenance, troubleshooting classes
Are you interested in refreshing your maintenance skills or receiving the training to handle any problems air compressors, generators, earthmoving equipment, material handlers or engines could throw you? If so, Ingersoll Rand may have what you need. The company’s Limited Utility Equipment Service Training consists of 12 training courses focusing on the aforementioned equipment types. […]
May 26, 2006
Maintenance
March 2005
Reliability Centered Maintenance Managers’ Forum March 9-11, 2005 Sheraton Sand Key Resort Clearwater Beach, Florida phone: 239-985-0317 ConExpo-Con/Agg March 15-19, 2005 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada Associated General Contractors of America 86th Annual Convention March 14-18, 2005 Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada
April 13, 2006
Business
JLG sells Gradall excavator line
JLG announced Feb. 3 it has sold its line of Gradall excavators to the Alamo Group, a company that makes equipment for right-of-way maintenance and agricultural applications, in order to increase its focus on core products. “This is an exciting development for Alamo and one that will be synergistic to our business,” said Ron Robinson, […]
February 22, 2006
Maintenance
Tow-behind concrete pump puts out high volume
Combining the simplicity of a ball valve with the performance of a hydraulic pump, Schwing’s HBV 260 can pump out 70 cubic yards of concrete per hour with 1/2-inch aggregate mixes. Open-loop hydraulics give long-term operation with minimal maintenance. A 68-horsepower diesel engine creates up to 1,100 psi.
December 28, 2005
Maintenance
New breakers pound away consistently regardless of hydraulic flow
A new line of breaker attachments from Bobcat feature an automatic pressure regulator to deliver consistent blows across a wide range of carrier hydraulic flows. The design does away with tie rods and reduces moving parts to cut maintenance time. For consistent performance, the energy chamber diaphragm keeps nitrogen pressure constant, which also eliminates the […]
December 15, 2005
Maintenance
Neff Rental names vice president of fleet
Neff Rental has named Andre Agoos vice president of fleet, a newly created position, and will assume direct responsibility for managing Neff’s entire fleet. Agoos, who has more than 40 years of experience in fleet and equipment management, said he would work with Neff’s management team, regional and branch service managers and vendors to improve […]
December 9, 2005
Safety
United Rentals opens branch in Florida
United Rentals opened a branch in Homestead, Fla., that will carry equipment for commercial and industrial construction, renovation and maintenance and offer equipment delivery, certified safety and professional operator training, and 24-hour emergency response.
December 9, 2005
Maintenance
Tips for winterizing construction equipment, trucks
With cold weather setting in, some different operating and maintenance practices may be required to keep your construction equipment and trucks running efficiently. Papé Machinery, a dealer that represents manufacturers including John Deere, Gradall, Hitachi and Freightliner, has compiled a list of tips for winterizing equipment: · Follow manufacturer’s recommended viscosity and lube specification guidelines. […]
November 16, 2005
Maintenance
Modular hammer design makes rebuilding faster and easier
Built with a modular design, the Rammer m-Series hydraulic impact hammers simplify maintenance and rebuilding. All three components – the housing module, impact module and tool module – can be overhauled separately. The hammers’ impact energy can be adjusted to match working conditions and the constant-blow energy system guarantees all blows hit at full power. […]
November 14, 2005
Maintenance
Reduce operator maintenance costs
Rain for Rent’s DV 150i pump is specifically designed to reduce operator maintenance costs for bypass and dewatering projects. The fuel-efficient pump can handle solids up to 3 inches, flows up to 2,600 gallons per minute and heads up to 195 feet. Mounted on galvanized trailers to protect against rust and corrosion, the equipment has […]
October 18, 2005
Maintenance
LBX names dealer in Michigan
LBX has appointed Colwell Equipment an authorized dealer of Link-Belt excavators and forestry, scrap and material handling equipment in lower Michigan. Founded in 1969, Colwell focuses on the road building, asphalt paving and pavement maintenance industries. The company’s headquarters is in Canton, Mich., and it has branches in Grand Rapids and Saginaw.
August 22, 2005
Safety
United Rentals opens branch, contractor supplies center
United Rentals has opened a branch in Atlanta and a contractor supplies distribution center in Denver. The 5,000-square-foot Atlanta branch offers equipment rentals, new and used equipment sales, repair and maintenance services and contractor supplies. The 32,000-square-foot contractor supplies center is the eighth of nine regional warehouses United Rentals is building in the United States […]
August 15, 2005
Maintenance
Sneak peek of bottom hopper trailer
Clement Industries’ new bottom hopper trailer, designed to address weight and payload size concerns, has 30 percent fewer parts than a typical bottom hopper, which translates into less frequent maintenance. Weighing less than 12,500 pounds, the trailer has strong front cross members and a unitized connection between the body and the suspension, eliminating cross member-to-sub-frame […]
July 25, 2005
Maintenance
Interstate system’s anniversary prompts celebration, concerns
Fifty years ago, the dreams of individuals dedicated to “connecting every state capital with every other state capital” prompted the 100,000-mile stretch of highway American motorists drive today. The interstate highway system will turn 50 JUne 29, 2006, and amid celebrations scheduled by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association and the Federal Highway Administration […]
July 21, 2005
Maintenance
Qualcomm, SmartEquip form alliance
Qualcomm and SmartEquip have announced they will integrate Qualcomm’s GlobalTracs equipment management solution with SmartEquip’s e-FleetPro construction equipment lifecycle management applications. Qualcomm’s GlobalTracs gives fleet managers the capability to collect, transmit and manage equipment operating status and location data on demand or at user-specified intervals. SmartEquip’s e-FleetPro maintains equipment information and can create asset-specific work […]
July 11, 2005
Maintenance
4-inch pump fully enclosed in stainless steel
Pioneer Pump’s PP44S10 is a 4-inch version of its Silent Pack range of dewatering pumps. The pump is fully enclosed in stainless steel, reducing sound levels to below 62 decibels at 23 feet. A Deutz engine delivers 35 horsepower at 1,800 rpm. The PP44S10 has a maximum output of 1,400 gallons per minute and a […]
July 7, 2005
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