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Small, maneuverable HDD designed to shoot and move

For short distance boring the Vermeer D7x11 horizontal directional drill has a 47-horsepower engine cranking out 1,300 foot-pounds of rotational torque and 9,000 pounds of thrust/pullback using 6-foot lengths of drill stem. Dual hydrostatic pumps provide dedicated hydraulics to power specific functions. The unit’s small footprint and carriage travel speed (105 feet per minute) help […]

December 8, 2004

Hydroseeder provides capacity in easy-to-tow weight

Weighing less than 10,000 pounds fully loaded, the Finn T75 Hydroseeder fills the gap between small tank units and larger trailer-mounted models and can be towed by a 3/4-ton or 1-ton truck without a commercial license. The 700-gallon tank will cover 8,700 to 10,500 square feet per load with spray distances of up to 150 […]

November 16, 2004

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Haul truck propelled by AC drive technology

Hitachi’s largest rigid-frame haul truck, the EH5000, has a maximum payload capacity of 351 tons and uses AC drive technology developed in conjunction with Siemens. There are two horsepower ranges to choose from: 2,700 horsepower provided by either the Detroit Diesel Series 4000 or Cummins QSK60 engines or a 3,000 horsepower version of the Detroit […]

November 10, 2004

Follow ground contours easily with rotary sweeper

Sweepsters’ Model LA rotary sweeper features parallel linkage mounting, which lets the sweeper follow ground contours. The attachment requires a hydraulic drive system of 12 to 25 gallons per minute for single motors and 18 to 36 gallons per minute for dual motors at 2,000 to 3,500 psi. Maintenance-related features include two casters for decreased […]

October 18, 2004

U.S. military awards wheel loader refurbishing contract to Case

The U.S. military has awarded Case Construction Equipment a second contract this year, this time to refurbish nearly 100 MW24C wheel loaders for the Army’s tank, automotive and armaments command. The goal of the program is to repair the machines quickly for deployment to Southwest Asia. The wheel loaders will be refurbished according to U.S. […]

October 18, 2004

Straw used for construction in Southwest

Due to a high demand nationwide for building products such as cement, steel and plywood, a few contractors in the Southwest are building with unusual materials — including two-foot-thick rice straw bales. At a 20,000-square-foot office building being built in Santa Clarita, Calif., straw bales are being stacked like blocks on top of steel rebar. […]

October 15, 2004

Bridgestone, Continental to develop tire pressure monitoring systems

Bridgestone and Continental AG are joining forces to develop an advanced tire pressure monitoring system for commercial vehicles. The companies plan to begin mass producing the system in 2007. Tire-pressure monitoring systems could help enhance safety and lower vehicle maintenance costs by alerting drivers to improper air pressure, which accelerates tire wear and can cause […]

October 4, 2004

Highway project tests concrete and asphalt

An experiment on a section of Route 30 in Wayne County, Ohio, will test the long-running competition over which pavement is better – asphalt or concrete. Along the 8-mile stretch of highway, the eastbound lanes will be paved with concrete, while the westbound lanes will be paved with a high-tech asphalt product called Perpetual Pavement. […]

September 29, 2004

Speakers discuss maintenance, technology at Construction Symposium

During the 2004 Construction Symposium, sponsored by ChevronTexaco, experts from the equipment, technology and insurance sectors gave presentations on how you can extend the life of equipment through high-tech maintenance management, and how to lower insurance premiums. Approximately 50 construction industry professionals attended the two-day event. At a presentation on preventive maintenance and engine oil […]

September 27, 2004

Cummins makes engine information available online

Construction equipment owners can get immediate access to parts and service information for every Cummins engine built since 1960 through the company’s new Quickserve Online site. The website lets construction equipment owners access the same online system Cummins service personnel use. The website offers 24-hour access to parts and information, a subscriber bulletin board and […]

September 22, 2004

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2005 adds seminar tracks

At next year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg tradeshow, which will be held March 15-19 in Las Vegas, attendees will notice several changes in the seminar programming. Show officials have added three new seminar tracks, will include information technology at all sessions and will also offer simultaneous translation of seminars for foreign attendees. Seminars at the show are grouped […]

September 1, 2004

Graders used to preserve 1,000-year-old British forest

In Great Britain’s New Forest, established in the 11th Century by William the Conqueror, the country’s Forestry Commission is using construction equipment not only to thin the forest, but also to help preserve it for nature enthusiasts. The forest is so dense in places that it’s hard for tourists to enjoy the wildlife in the […]

August 31, 2004

Concrete falls from Chicago bridge

Construction workers and Illinois Department of Transportation officials are busy testing aging bridges on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago. On Aug. 24, large chunks of concrete started falling from the 33rd Street bridge, narrowly missing vehicles passing underneath. No one was injured in the event, although the tires on several cars blew out from […]

August 30, 2004

AEM produces safety manual in Chinese

To help promote safety in the booming construction industry in China, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers now publishes its hydraulic excavator safety manual in Chinese. The organization has made a distribution agreement for its new Chinese safety manual with the China Construction Machinery Association, a construction equipment manufacturing trade association in China with more than […]

August 19, 2004

Batteries up cold cranking ratings

Caterpillar’s new line of Premium High Output maintenance-free batteries is now available with higher cold cranking amp (CCA) ratings. The 4D battery has a 1,400 CCA rating and the 8D battery has a 1,400 CCA rating. The flat top design eliminates lost or leaking vent caps. Cat PHO batteries are also available in Battery Council […]

August 9, 2004

AGC releases project delivery systems book

Because the terms and practices related to construction project delivery can sometimes be confusing, the Associated General Contractors of America has released a “Project Delivery Systems for Construction” textbook. The textbook addresses the confusion by distinguishing management methods, including program management and agency construction management, from delivery methods, which include design-bid-build, design-build, and CM at-Risk. […]

August 4, 2004

Developing a company website may be easier than you think

Have you ever wanted a website for your construction company, but thought it would be too difficult to set up or too expensive to maintain? Companies specializing in construction-related websites are making it easier than ever to create your own URL. Whether you are looking for a do-it-yourself website or a company to design and […]

August 3, 2004

City officials embrace green construction

In recent years a certain color has gained some attention in construction, and this time it’s not orange. The new trend is green construction, which focuses on building structures that are less energy consuming and more environmentally friendly. Since the U.S. Green Building Council developed its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program in 1999 […]

July 22, 2004

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A 1929 Caterpillar Twenty, 1922 Holt 5-Ton and 1925 Best 30 all in a row at the Historical Construction Equipment Association's annual show.

Antique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025

A 1950s "Twin D8"; antique Holt, Best and Cat tractors; and a zany 1931 film of Caterpillar's "The Great Tractor Race" made our top-5 list.

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Closer Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight Spaces

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Komatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel Use

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Closer Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited Package

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The Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26

5 Things To Know Before Buying A Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter

As You Explore Adding a New Flex-wing Cutter to Your Equipment Lineup, It’s Important to Know What Questions to Ask and Key Topics to Research Ahead of Time to Avoid Costly Mistakes and Ensure You Get the Right Flex-wing Cutter for the Job.