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Gas-powered drill/breaker starts easier, runs quieter and smoother

Weighing just 55 pounds, the new Cobra Combi gas powered drill/breaker from Atlas Copco features fewer emissions, easier starts and quieter and safer operation. A new choke control and user-friendly start instructions allow for better speed control and easier operation. A silencing muffler reduces noise down to 110 decibels, and a new vibration-dampening handle increases […]

January 14, 2005

Contractors could benefit from new fuel, oil additives

Diesel fuel and oil additives developed by American Clean Energy Systems could help contractors save on fuel costs, reduce equipment wear and meet increasingly stringent emission requirements. A variety of contractors have field tested the additives, and Penn State University is currently testing them in a controlled laboratory environment. Early real-world use has shown the […]

January 11, 2005

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Donaldson launches diesel emission website

The Donaldson Company launched an online diesel engine resource center Nov. 3 that answers questions about retrofitting diesel engines and provides a glossary of emission-related terms. The Emissions Resource Center site has free access and features descriptions of new technologies used to reduce engine emissions, highlights the benefits of retrofitting a diesel engine exhaust system […]

November 16, 2004

Construction groups support EPA emission decision

The Clean Air Act does not grant the Environmental Protection Agency the authority to regulate “greenhouse gases,” according to an opinion statement a coalition of construction industry groups submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The American Road and Transportation Builders Association, along with the American Petroleum Institute, the National […]

November 10, 2004

Cast iron components give pumps long lives

With their overhead cam engines, Robin Subaru centrifugal pumps maximize performance while lowering emissions and improving fuel economy. The 2-inch PKX201 has a 4.5-horsepower engine and delivers 158 gallons per minute. The 3-inch PKX301 runs off a 6-horsepower engine while pumping 256 gallons per minute. A cast-iron, three-blade impeller resists abrasion and a cast-iron volute […]

November 8, 2004

Caterpillar engines receive Tier 3 certification

The Environmental Protection Agency certified a full line of Caterpillar off-road engines as compliant with Tier 3 standards on July 8. Certification of the seven models allows Caterpillar to go into early production of the engines. The company will be producing a full line of engines with ACERT technology in the 175-750 horsepower range. Caterpillar […]

July 26, 2004

Longest suspension bridge in the world to be built in Italy

The longest suspension bridge in the world, with a 2.05-mile span, 1,200-foot-high towers and cables several feet thick, could connect the Italian mainland with Sicily in the near future. The Italian government approved plans for the bridge in April and has started out on a search for a general contractor for the $7.5 billion project. […]

June 21, 2004

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

Supreme Court strikes down state, local emission standards

State and local governments cannot impose their own emission standards for off-road equipment or on-road trucks, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled April 28. In the 8-1 decision, the court said that under the Clean Air Act the federal government has the authority to enforce air quality standards nationwide. The emission restrictions made by local and […]

May 6, 2004

BOMAG discontinues two-cycle tamper production

Citing more stringent emissions standards and growing customer acceptance of four-cycle tamper technology, BOMAG has discontinued production of its two-cycle tampers. Four-cycle tampers offer both performance and operating-cost advantages over two-cyle options, said Bert DeJong, vice president of sales and marketing for BOMAG. The company will continue to provide parts and service for its two-cycle […]

March 8, 2004

Guidelines to make new WTC environmentally friendly

Imagine an office building where the rainwater on the roof is used to flush the toilets, where wind generates 10 percent of the electricity used and where the materials used in construction are made up of organic substances and recycled metals. According to recently released development guidelines for the new World Trade Center, its construction […]

January 22, 2004

Caterpillar C11 engine earns EPA 2004 certification

Caterpillar announced Dec. 16 that its C11 engine, popular for use in vocational trucks, has earned EPA’s 2004 certification. The 2004 regulations require engine manufacturers to demonstrate lower emissions for nearly double the miles of operation called for in the October 2002 decree. Full production of the C11 engine, offered in the 305- to 370-horsepower […]

January 12, 2004

Proposal could give contracts to companies with cleaner equipment

Texas counties and municipalities may soon be obligated to award contracts to construction companies that use cleaner diesel equipment, even if they aren’t the lowest bidder. Government leaders are working with the Texas Clean Air Working Group to devise a plan that will encourage more construction companies to participate in the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, […]

November 9, 2003

Komatsu loader/tool carriers sport improved engines, cabs

The Tier 2 engines in Komatsu’s new WA250-5 wheel loader and WA250PT-5 tool carrier boost productivity while reducing emissions and decreasing fuel consumption by more than 15 percent. The new machines also incorporate what the company calls advanced technology hydrostatic transmissions that allocate only as much power as needed for a given application, making the […]

October 9, 2003

Contractors urged to take part in emissions reduction program

Dallas-area contractors and construction companies were urged Thursday to participate in the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, a plan that will award $150 million in grants through next August to help companies replace older diesel-powered construction equipment and retrofit aging engines with pollution controls to reduce emissions. Officials have warned contractors to take part in the […]

September 25, 2003

Air quality district sues Caltrans over heavy-equipment pollution

The California Department of Transportation could require contractors to use newer, cleaner construction equipment if the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District gets its way. The organization recently filed suit against Caltrans over the agency’s effort to reduce air pollution from construction projects. According to the Sacramento air district, Caltrans isn’t doing enough to reduce […]

September 8, 2003

Caterpillar to record $37 million in emission expenses in 2003

In its quarterly financial report filed last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Caterpillar said it expects to pay $37 million this year in expenses related to new emissions standards for highway truck and bus engines. The money is being paid as part of an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency, which allowed Cat […]

August 27, 2003

Cat updates 928G wheel loader, IT28G integrated toolcarrier

Caterpillar has updated the 928G wheel loader and comparably sized IT28G integrated toolcarrier. Both models now feature electronically controlled engines that are rated at 131 net horsepower and meet EPA Tier 2 emissions requirements. The operator’s station has been redesigned and includes a new instrument panel with easy-to-read, white-faced gauges and expanded warning, indicator and […]

August 4, 2003

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Ranger 500

New Polaris Ranger 500: Work-Ready UTV Priced at $10K, Can Tow 1,500 Lbs.

The all-new model comes with a dump box, factory-installed winch, 1,000-pound payload. Plus, the entire 2026 Ranger line gets upgraded.

The Prinoth Panther XL and its trailer haul supplies to the Norwegian Polar Institute's research station in Antartica. The institute recently placed an order for 10 more of the extreme crawler carriers.

Extreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse Antarctica

Yanmar Vio Thumb

A Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail Swing

Rodradar's LDR buckets are designed to detect underground utilities in real time while digging.

Rodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large Excavators

2026 Toyota Tundra Platinum

Toyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard Features

Why excavator 3D machine control is right for you.

When it comes to your OTR (off-the-road) tires, nothing is more important than having proper tire inflation. This directly impacts the performance and longevity of your tires, which is linked to the overall productivity of your operation.