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Trucks: 2010 Solutions Duke It Out
Industry discussions have churned for months on whether heavy-duty truck manufacturers will use SCR (selective catalytic reduction) or EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) aftertreatment on 2010 engines. Most manufacturers say they will use SCR technology to meet EPA emission standards on their 2010 trucks. The lone hold out: Navistar International, which will use advanced EGR. The […]
March 25, 2009
Business
Reporter
California fleet reporting ensues As Jerry Reed’s infamous East Bound and Down lyrics proclaim, “We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.” As of April 1, California contractors and those working in the state classified as large off-road fleets – or overall horsepower of 5,001 and up – must […]
March 25, 2009
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On Record: Staying out of trouble
As a journalist, I’ve been watching the “demise” of newspapers with intense interest. Print is out, the publishers of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer have declared, launching their online-only edition in March. Denver became a one-newspaper town in late February with the closing of the Rocky Mountain News, and the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press are […]
March 25, 2009
Equipment
Maintenance: Cutting Fuel Costs
Even though diesel prices have fallen in the last six months, fuel is still a huge part of any construction company’s costs. The good news is that there is a lot you can do to pare down your annual fuel bill, some of it very high tech, some of it very old school. Here are […]
March 25, 2009
Equipment
Envirowatch: Filters in a greener world
Diesel engines are getting cleaner all the time. But the issue facing manufacturers and fleet managers is that diesel is still a dirty fuel and filtering it in this clean and green age is more of a challenge than ever before. Diesel fuel has always been prone to contamination from water, algae, asphaltines, wax and […]
March 25, 2009
Equipment
Techwatch: Lightning fast flow
Where operators once needed to exert strength by manually pulling and pushing levers, newer electro-hydraulic controls rely on joysticks and the push of a button. While complex in structure, electro-hydraulics simplify operation by handling many functions at a time. “Electronic controls allow us to do a lot more with hydraulics and create a system more […]
March 25, 2009
Safety
Roadbuilding Supplement
Make quick work of barrier placement Easily place and remove concrete barriers with Construction Lifters’ concrete barrier grab, which enables hands-free use. A pressure grip design eliminates the need to attach chains – reducing damage to barriers while saving man hours. The barrier grabs are available in capacities ranging from 8,500 to 29,000 pounds, and […]
March 25, 2009
Business
Innovations 2009
In our previous Innovations Awards we’ve often found the most imaginative thinking going into small components, tools, accessories, things like pins and bushings. This year, a ConExpo-Con/Agg year, saw three manufacturers storm out of the starting gates with big, game-changing, mega-ton machines. If there is a common theme to all three of these it is […]
March 25, 2009
Equipment
Fuel for thought
Diesel costs may not be hitting your wallet quite as hard, but that doesn’t mean the movement toward a greener, cost-conscious means of fueling has dissipated. This year, truck manufacturers will roll out liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas trucks – which are not only expected to burn cleaner than diesel, but also mean […]
March 25, 2009
Business
Reporter
It’s finally coming to fruition: This year, off-road diesel fueled fleets in California must report their fleet data to the California Air Resources Board, as part of the In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation. For those who fail to report, potential fines will range from anywhere up to $10,000 per day. “If the board finds someone […]
March 25, 2009
Equipment
Three Yokohama commercial truck tires approved by EPA’s SmartWay program
Yokohama’s RY617 steer tires, 703ZL drive tires and RY587MC2 trailer tires meet the EPA SmartWay program’s specifications regarding low rolling resistance, which allows the tires to run cooler and increase fuel economy. The tires may now be used on trucks that are SmartWay-certified. SmartWay transportation programs identify products and services that reduce transportation-related emissions. For […]
January 20, 2009
Equipment
Champion upgrades engines to Tier 3
All Champion motor graders, including the company’s new C110 C and C116 C Series production class graders, will now feature Cummins QSB electronic Tier 3 diesel engines. The Cummins Tier 3 engines have “in-cylinder” emissions to increase performance while meeting more stringent emissions regulations.
January 16, 2009
Roadbuilding
Winning the war on illegal equipment imports
The construction industry has scored one for the team. In the case of Hyundai Construction Equipment U.S.A., Inc. v. Chris Johnson Equipment, the equipment manufacturer prevailed in a federal court judgment against Michigan-based Chris Johnson Equipment for illegally importing Hyundai-branded machinery that was intended for foreign markets but then sold to its customers in North […]
January 12, 2009
Business
Reporter: RitchieWiki takes on the world of equipment
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has unveiled www.RitchieWiki.com, an “everything about equipment” Wikipedia. As with Wikipedia, users can use the site to research, read, add to and edit. A wiki-type website provided the best way to collect the knowledge and expertise of the company and customers into one repository, says Clay Tippett, […]
December 14, 2008
Equipment
Light Equipment: New features make light towers more useful than ever
While choosing a light tower is generally a straightforward process – particularly if you rent them – new standard features and options may give you increased productivity. Revamped lamps Several new models offer new lamp fixture shapes and increased individual lamp output. Some products incorporate elliptical light fixtures, including Baldor’s Pow’R Light series and Wacker […]
December 14, 2008
Equipment
Asphalt plant produces lowest cost per ton in class
Asphalt Drum Mixers’ Roadbuilder series asphalt plants offer precise mix control at the lowest cost per ton of any parallel flow asphalt plants in the same class according to the manufacturer. ADM uses their proven flight design to move moisture-laden aggregate in a rotating veiled pattern away from the burner. A fuel-efficient Hauck gap-fired StarJet […]
November 24, 2008
Equipment
Cummins to add SCR to its engine technology
On August 13, Cummins announced plans to add selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment to its heavy-duty products, including the 15-liter, heavy-duty ISX engine, to meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2010 emissions regulations. Cummins Emissions Solutions, provider of SCR systems, will supply the integrated exhaust aftertreament systems for Cummins mid-range and heavy-duty engines. Cummins previously said […]
November 24, 2008
Equipment
EPA facing imminent lawsuit from 5 states
Five states plan to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over a lack of restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions. California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Oregon and New Jersey, along with New York City, will participate in the lawsuit, according to a letter California Attorney General Jerry Brown wrote to the EPA. The letter is a requirement prior to […]
November 24, 2008
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