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Maintenance
Tool tracking system helps manage complicated inventory
If managing a large inventory of tools gives you fits, the ToolWatch SE system can help you get a handle on things. The system consists of data collection scanners (what the company calls “dolphins”), barcodes that are affixed to the tools or consumable materials and a software system that organizes all the information. For any […]
July 6, 2004
Maintenance
Haul, tow, dump – one trailer does it all
With up to 5 tons of capacity, the Pioneer Series Aluminum Rollback Transporter from Jerr-Dan can be used to transport a variety of compact equipment on its 17-foot, 6-inch bed. By adding optional side rail stake pockets and sideboards you can use it as a light-duty dump truck. The deck can also be partitioned for […]
June 30, 2004
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Bush administration finalizes off-road diesel rule
Non-road diesel engine and fuel regulations proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency last year were finalized today by the Bush administration. The “Tier 4” rules are the fourth step in off-road standards EPA began introducing in 1996, and mirror emission rules that already exist for on-road diesel trucks and buses. The new rules vary according […]
May 13, 2004
Business
Whayne Supply to provide heavy equipment to Ghana
Whayne Supply Company will provide used heavy machinery to Ghana’s Ministry of Roads and Transportation with the help of the EconVillage Group, a company whose mission is to create, invest, deploy and sustain private commercial opportunities between African and Kentucky businesses. The multi-million dollar deal calls for Whayne Supply to provide heavy equipment such as […]
May 10, 2004
Maintenance
Telehandler offers big load maneuverability
Incorporating a uniframe design using a high-strength beam running the length of the frame, the new model G12-55A telehandler from JLG Industries offers a maximum lifting capacity of 12,000 pounds. The unit is capable of lifting 5,000-pound loads to 55 feet and extending a 3,000-pound load to full reach at 42 feet. The machine gives […]
April 22, 2004
Business
JLG to buy Delta Manlift, supply telehandlers to SAME Deutz-Fahr
Manitowoc announced March 29 that JLG has made a binding offer to buy its Delta Manlift subsidiary in France. Delta manufactures the Toucan brand of vertical mast lifts and a line of aerial work platforms primarily for industrial and maintenance operations. Manitowoc said in December it would discontinue parts of its aerial work platform business […]
April 12, 2004
Maintenance
Shindaiwa adds fourth kWiet Power generator
The DGK100 generator, by Shindaiwa Construction Products, produces a continuous 80 kilowatts from an Isuzu diesel engine. It’s the fourth in a line of generators designed for unobtrusive performance and portability. The units feature full control and output instrumentation, access doors that both lift off easily for maintenance and lock for security, and powder-coat exterior […]
March 26, 2004
Maintenance
Power and productivity up, fuel consumption down in new loader
The new PC400LC-7 hydraulic excavator from Komatsu is powered by a 330-horsepower engine that increases productivity by 8 percent and decreases fuel consumption up to 20 percent over the dash 6 version of this machine, thanks to an electronically controlled fuel injection system. Four work modes – active, economy, lifting and breaker – adjust engine […]
March 22, 2004
Maintenance
Sulfix-it and De-mister prolong battery life
Sulfix-it and De-mister products from Terex can restore, improve and prolong the life and performance of mechanically sound batteries, regardless of make, age or size. Surveys have shown that in the construction and industrial sector, over 50 percent of all lead-acid battery failures are due to electrolyte loss because of excessive heat, overcharging and/or a […]
February 26, 2004
Maintenance
Kenworth opens parts facility in Oklahoma
Kenworth has opened a parts facility in Ardmore, Okla., which is located halfway between Oklahoma City and Dallas on the Interstate 35 corridor. The 12,400-square-foot facility is initially offering Kenworth parts and delivery service. The company’s goal is to grow the facility into a full-service operation within a year. Space is available to expand into […]
February 8, 2004
Maintenance
Survey shows support for transportation bill
Federal spending on transportation projects needs to be increased, according to 70 percent of participants in a recent phone survey conducted by Zogby International. The poll, which was recently commissioned by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, asked 1,000 voters about their support of a federal highway and public transit bill, which will be […]
February 4, 2004
Maintenance
Bush signs $9.3 billion military construction bill
President Bush signed a military construction bill for $9.3 billion November 22, an amount that is $1.4 billion less than last year, but $200 million more than what he originally requested. Many legislators added construction projects for military bases in their home districts. In early November, there was a dispute between the House and Senate […]
December 12, 2003
Maintenance
Alaskan construction workers paid highest in nation
Construction workers in Alaska may have to tough out the frigid weather this time of year, but according to recently released labor statistics, their income makes up for the harsh temperatures. Alaskan construction workers get paid more than those in any other state, with an average annual income of $50,729 in 2002. The average hourly […]
November 24, 2003
Maintenance
Electronically heated screed powered by generator
The MF 571 tire-mounted paver by Marini offers a new electrically heated screed with an independent temperature control system. Suitable for road maintenance and medium-size projects, the paver can also be used to lay cement-treated base material. You can change the speed by using the electric controls on the instrument panel. The 17.5-R25 tire size […]
October 30, 2003
Maintenance
Asphalt rubber roadways win fans in Arizona
The newest innovation in asphalt mix has everyone talking in Arizona, from drivers on the interstate to transportation department officials. The state has started regularly using an asphalt rubber overlay to resurface roads. The technique reduces road noise by 78 percent. Since 1988, Arizona has paved one-third of its roads with asphalt rubber. The mix […]
October 9, 2003
Maintenance
New line of electric-drive platforms offer greater reliability
JLG has unveiled a line of five Pro-Fit electric-powered scissor lifts with longer duty cycles, higher capacities and larger platforms. The drive wheels get their power from two quiet, low-maintenance electric motors. A newly designed hydraulic system combines the hydraulic lift pump, reservoir and motor with the lift cylinder in a single assembly to reduce […]
October 9, 2003
Safety
Light towers
The vast majority of light towers illuminating construction sites are the basic four-light, 30-foot models with 6-kilowatt generators. This gets the job done in most applications, providing light at night and powering tools by day. But if you want to use your light tower’s generator to power more than a small drill, saw or coffee […]
October 1, 2003
Maintenance
Options abound on new M series
Manitou has redesigned its M series rough-terrain, vertical-mast forklifts, which come in 6,000-, 8,000- and 10,000-pound capacities. The company also plans to introduce a 12,000-pound forklift later this year. Users have the option of two- or four-wheel drive, torque converter or hydrostatic transmissions, Perkins or Cat engines and open, semi- or fully enclosed cabs. The […]
September 12, 2003
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