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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

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

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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

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

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

Goodyear debuts two-piece tire assembly for large haul trucks

They’re round and black, radial or bias. Other than size, tread patterns and a few secret ingredients, tires don’t vary that much. But Goodyear changed all that Wednesday at the Kennecott copper mine near Salt Lake City with the introduction of a radical new concept in tires for big, off-road haul trucks. The new design, […]

August 5, 2003

Deere’s power train enhancements provide better reliability

John Deere’s six C-Series II graders have significant power train enhancements for longer life and improved reliability. The improved front axle offers a tighter turning radius and reduced tire wear. The graders also feature an improved fan-drive system with an easy-to-service 14-rib poly-vee fan belt and a lube-for-life driveshaft. Optional bronze wear inserts for the […]

July 24, 2003

ADI rebuild centers to check out machines before they’re sold

A company that sells construction equipment to contractors after acquiring it at auctions or through consignment agreements with rental providers recently opened rebuild centers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Mechanics at the facilities check out machines before they are sold to make sure they meet operation and safety standards, and paint them if the buyer requests […]

July 18, 2003

New Multiquip website lets customers order parts online

If you’ve been shopping around for parts for a generator, concrete mixer or welder, perhaps you should look online. Multiquip unveiled a new website July 1 where customers can order parts online and receive a 5 percent discount. The new site, MQ Parts, offers manuals and parts lists for Multiquip and MQ Power products. Instead […]

July 14, 2003

Miller to give away two welding/generators

You could win an engine-driven welding/generator if you enter Miller Electric’s “Tough Inside!” contest before Sept. 15. The company will give a Bobcat 250 NT or a Trailblazer 301G to two winners. Miller has also launched a virtual interactive program where prospective customers can take a tour of the 10,000-watt generators. The program includes up-close […]

July 9, 2003

Cat launches B series telehandlers

Increased capacities and a host of enhancements distinguish three new telehandlers from Caterpillar. The TH350B, TH360B and TH460B offer maximum lift heights from 36 feet to 44.3 feet, forward reaches from 24 feet to 30 feet and load capacities from 6,600 pounds to 9,000 pounds. All three machines are driven by Cat 3054T diesel engines, […]

July 3, 2003

ICUEE pre-show registration up 55 percent

The 2003 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition is expected to have one of the largest attendance turnouts in the expo’s history, with pre-show registration up 55 percent from 2001. Scheduled for Sept. 23-25 in Louisville, Ky., ICUEE is targeted toward the utility, water, sewer, telephone, gas, cable television, electric and general construction markets. The […]

July 2, 2003

Noble 417 Scraper offers 17 cubic yards of capacity

The Noble 417 pull scraper provides a 17-cubic-yard capacity with a 12-inch-deep-by-120-inch-wide cut for high production. It comes standard with durable ripper teeth, hardened and reversible cutting edges and router bits. The 417’s bowl geometry gives you high efficiency in loading operations. Its 29.5 x 25 tires provide enhanced flotation and reduced rolling resistance. The […]

June 30, 2003

Cooling fan upgrades help handle heavy heat loads

The DriveMaster Reman Spring-Engaged Fan drive from Horton will turn cooling fans as big as 32 inches using a long wear friction surface, heavy duty compression springs, low friction bearings and a maintenance free liner. The DriveMaster is spring-engaged/air disengaged for reliability and maximum cooling and fuel economy.

June 19, 2003

EMA president testifies at hearing on off-road diesel emissions proposal

While proposed off-road diesel emission requirements would provide huge air quality benefits, sufficient time must be allowed for manufacturers to develop the necessary technology, Jed Mandel, president of the Engine Manufacturers Association, said Tuesday at a public hearing on the proposal. In a testimony at the Environmental Protection Agency hearing, Mandel stressed the commitment of […]

June 16, 2003

EPA proposes new emission standards for off-road equipment

Diesel pollution from off-road construction equipment could be reduced up to 90 percent if a 1,000-page proposal the Bush administration released Tuesday is enacted. The proposal requires manufacturers of diesel-powered off-road equipment to install new emission controls between 2008 and 2014. The Environmental Protection Agency’s goal is to raise emission standards for off-road equipment to […]

June 10, 2003

Programs encourage contractors to recycle motor oil

Environmental groups have been stressing to drivers the need to recycle their used motor oil for years, but what about used oil from construction equipment? Every time the oil is changed on a backhoe, it can generate anywhere from 8 quarts to several gallons of used motor oil, which is just as recyclable as motor […]

June 9, 2003

Three-position thumbs resist side torque

Kent Demolition Tools offers a line of three-position thumbs for use in demolition, recycling operations, landscaping and general construction applications. The tines are fabricated with AR400 steel, and Kent’s “inverted Y” stiff arm design resists side torque to avoid twisting. All pins are machined from hardened steel alloy for low maintenance. Attaches to:carriers from 1.4 […]

May 27, 2003

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Row of yellow Caterpillar construction equipment displayed in an indoor museum or exhibition space with full tour signage

POV Tour: The Most Epic Collection of Vintage Construction Equipment

Step inside a 38,000-square-foot time capsule of earthmoving history, packed with 100 meticulously restored vintage machines — including early Cat, Holt and Best tractors.

Red farm equipment and machinery lined up in a sunny green field with forest backdrop

Kubota Revamps BX90 Subcompact Tractor Line With More Power and Capability

Yellow K-Tec 1232 ADT scraper being pulled by Komatsu articulated dump truck chassis on unpaved construction site

K-Tec Reveals 1232 Scraper with 32-Yard Capacity for Articulated Haulers

Worker operating white Bobcat mini track loader with auger drill attachment against brick wall

Quick Data: Top-Selling New and Used Compact Utility Loaders

Yellow CAT 382.4 excavator dumping soil at a construction site with operator visible in cab

Cat’s New 2.4- and 2.6-Ton Mini Excavators Pack More Lift

Choosing The Right Tire and Track Patterns for Maximum Productivity