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VMAC Releases One-of-a-Kind Beast: The RAPTAIR60 Stand-Alone Diesel Drive Air Compressor
NANAIMO, B.C. – VMAC “Released the Beast” at their jungle-themed NTEA Work Truck Show booth, unveiling their newest innovation in the mobile air compressor market; the 60CFM RAPTAIR60 Stand-Alone Diesel Drive air compressor system. Years of product development, industry experience and feedback from VMAC customers culminated in the design of the RAPTAIR60. Created specifically for […]
April 13, 2012
Equipment
Intermat Preview — Digital Extra
INTERMAT MACHINE PREVIEWS Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the hundreds of significant machine and component introductions that will be seen at Intermat 2012, in Paris France, April 16-21. For availability of these machines here, please consult with your equipment dealer, and note that the specs may differ between European and U.S. […]
April 12, 2012
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New Holland intros wheel loaders, excavators
New Holland Construction will be introducing two wheel loader models in Europe, the W270C and W300C and two new excavators, the E175C and E195C, that use the company’s AdBlue selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to meet Tier 4 Interim emissions requirements. It is not clear when these models or their SCR technology will be introduced […]
April 12, 2012
Equipment
NAPA online calculator IDs CO2 credits
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has expanded its online Greenhouse Gas Calculator to help quantify the decrease in greenhouse gas emissions that accompany the increased use of recycled materials and warm-mix asphalt technology. The Greenhouse Gas Calculator complements other environmental life-cycle assessment (LCA) models, and is used by some companies and state departments of […]
April 10, 2012
Equipment
Trucks
Behold, bi-fuel Concerned about rising fuel costs? The Big Three pickup makers tackle this issue with CNG/gas intros at the Work Truck Show. By Jack Roberts  General Motors Bi-fuel versions of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks include a compressed natural gas (CNG)-capable Vortec 6.0L V8 engine […]
April 5, 2012
Recruiting & retention
On Record
Around the Table Eavesdrop on what top contractors are saying. By Marcia Gruver Doyle Talking with the finalists last month during our 2012 Contractor of the Year event opened up a rich vein of experience and wisdom. You’ll get to met each of them in the coming months, but for right now I thought you’d […]
April 5, 2012
Equipment
Tier 4 rules for gensets and compressors
As Tier 4 Interim and Final construction equipment continues to roll into the marketplace over the next two years, contractors and fleet managers will be paying increased costs for the engines and learning new maintenance protocols. Unlike mobile equipment, the environmental protection agency puts generators in two categories: those that are standby emergency power generators […]
April 5, 2012
Business
Heavier Workload: 30- to 50-metric-ton crawler excavators winning over new customers with added versatility
By Mike Anderson Impressing veteran equipment operators is never easy. For Georgia contractor Lee Deas IV, though, a light bulb turned on the day he pulled himself into the cab of a 72,000-pound crawler excavator. “I’ve run small excavators my whole life, but it’s a whole different ballgame when you get on something that big,” […]
April 5, 2012
Equipment
EPA creeps up on E15
Despite the strenuous objections from every auto, motorcycle and small engine manufacturer in the United States, the Environmental Protection agency is pushing forward in its quest to ramp up the ethanol content in gasoline to 15 percent. The agency announced today that it has “approved the first applications for registration of ethanol for use in […]
April 2, 2012
Equipment
Perkins develops tilt table test capability
“Our lives would be much easier if the world was flat and level, but it isn’t and we have to deal with the consequences of that fact.” Mike Looney deals with those consequences every day. As Operations Manager of Perkins Engine’s Global Engine Development Center (GED) in Peterborough, England, Looney’s responsibilities include determining just how […]
March 30, 2012
Equipment
Kawasaki launches new Z7 wheel loaders
Kawasaki (KCMA Corporation) launched the first two models of the Z7 wheel loader series, the 85Z7 and 90Z7, at an event held Wednesday. Featuring a ground-up redesign, the loaders meet EPA Tier 4 Interim emissions standards and offer a range of intelligent controls. The 221-net-horsepower 85Z7 has a 4.8-cubic-yard general purpose bucket and is powered […]
March 28, 2012
Business
Kenworth adding Cummins Westport ISX12 G to natural gas engine line
Kenworth Truck Co. is expanding its line of green products by offering the Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy-duty natural gas engine for use in regional haul, vocational and refuse markets. The new engine requires a single fuel source and can run on either compressed (CNG) or liquefied (LNG) natural gas. The ISX12 G will be […]
March 22, 2012
Safety
Navistar rolls out LoadStar
International on Wednesday, March 21, debuted a brand-new severe service low cab-forward work truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) 2012 trade show being held in Louisville, Ky. Jim Hebe, vice president of North American Sales for International, said the new truck shows that the company is laser-focused on all aspects of the vocational truck […]
March 22, 2012
Equipment
BedRock Software: Simulates aggregate plant operations
BedRock Software LLC says the new version 276 for its AggFlow aggregate plant simulation program allows users to simulate aggregate plant operations more realistically than ever before. In addition to the modeling capabilities and blending calculations, the program helps track and report all aspects of plant operations, including machine power usage, operating costs, and emissions. […]
March 21, 2012
Equipment
Cat: K Series meets Tier 4 interim standards
The new Cat K Series Small Wheel Loaders — 924K, 930K and 938K — are completely redesigned, incorporating new engines that meet Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim emissions standards and significant new features that deliver enhanced performance, fuel efficiency, and operator comfort. Among the new features are an efficient electronically controlled hydrostatic drive system, new Optimized […]
March 21, 2012
Safety
Rollouts March 2012
Your complete guide to new and updated equipment and supplies in the aggregates industry.   Improved fuel economy, performance Case Construction Equipment says its new 621F wheel loader provides up to a 10-percent increase in fuel economy over the previous model, while delivering faster acceleration, quicker cycle times, and higher travel speeds. The loader […]
March 21, 2012
Equipment
Cat announces Tier 4 protection plan
Caterpillar anounced today a no-cost, three-year/5,000-hour powertrain protection plan for nearly 40 machine models equipped with Cat Tier 4 emissions-control systems. Cat says the new Equipment Protection Plan (EPP) allows Cat machine owners to reduce risk, control costs and, ultimately, to ensure long-term value for their equipment. The EPP covers parts and labor for powertrain-component failures […]
March 20, 2012
Safety
Intermat 2012 Preview
Pre-show introduces innovative machines and a sneak peek at SCR-equipped equipment By Tom Jackson  Innovations Award winners were showcased in an Intermat pre-show reveal for construction journalists. The show, on a three-year cycle with U.S.-based ConExpo-Con/Agg and the Bauma show in Germany, will take place April 16-21 in Paris, France. Volvo’s on-board weighing system […]
March 19, 2012
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