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5th Day of Construction Gifts: Ironclad Ranchworx Gloves

They might be named after ranch work, but Ironclad’s Ranchworx gloves are tough enough to get the job done on the jobsite as well. The gloves are made from a double layer of Ironclad’s Bullwhip leather. And unlike some double-layered leather gloves we looked at, the Ranchworx doesn’t have seams right in the middle of […]

December 9, 2013

Roadbuilding

25 Days of RollOuts: Cat Paving Products Guide to Soil Compaction

The Cat Paving Products Guide to Soil Compaction released this year as a companion to the Cat Paving Products Guide to Asphalt Compaction released last year. This guide gives agencies and contractors a combination of fundamental lessons and real-world jobsite tips, including a detailed explanation of intelligent compaction and its use on a jobsite. The […]

December 6, 2013

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4th Day of Construction Gifts: Wooden Catapult Kit

What budding builder didn’t start out building weapons of one sort or another? Swords and rifles from 2X4s and whatnot. This Trebuchet (also known as a catapult) Kit will take your war game up a notch with a miniature version of one of the most sophisticated weapons from the Middle Ages. It launches projectiles more […]

December 6, 2013

Construction Equipment

3rd Day of Construction Gifts: Classic Cat 5230, D9L construction models

These are no cheap tin toys but meticulously detailed scale models of classic Caterpillar machinery from Classic Construction Models. First up is a beautiful, high-detailed brass model of a Cat 5230 mining shovel with realistic fire suppression system, air intakes, engine exhausts work lights assembly hooks and access panels. The operator’s cab is fully detailed, […]

December 5, 2013

Construction Equipment

12 Days of Construction Gifts, Tools and Toys

If you’re looking for a gift this holiday season for a construction worker, or a contractor, or one of the above who wants to keep his kids or grandkids inspired about this business, look no further than our handy holiday guide here. Over the next 12 days we’ll be featuring a roundup of our favorite […]

December 3, 2013

Roadbuilding

25 Days of RollOuts: Cat Introduces Four New D Series Skid Steers

Caterpillar’s four D Series skid steers, replacements for their B3, C and C2 Series predecessors, now have a standard sealed and pressurized, one-piece modular construction cab, as “Cab-One.” The series also has a lift-arm design for improved sight lines, along with increased engine performance. The D Series large-frame 246D and 262D models have operating capacities […]

December 2, 2013

Business

The latest in a string of closings, Caterpillar to shutter Virginia mining equipment plant, lay off 240 workers

The decrease in demand for mining equipment is still hurting Caterpillar as the company has announced plans to close another mining equipment plant and lay off an additional 240 workers. The Pulaski, Virginia plant manufactures coal haulers and other equipment and is slated for shutdown by mid-2014, according to a report from Reuters. The announcement is […]

November 18, 2013

Construction Equipment

FIRST LOOK: Caterpillar’s new M Series wheel loaders boast big powertrain advancements, new XE models

Caterpillar has introduced its new M Series wheel loaders, a lineup that includes the 972M XE, which is joining the 966M as an XE designated model. In addition to the XE models, the M Series will include an additional size, the modified 12-ton 982M, plus upgrades to the 950, 962, 966, 972 and 980 size […]

November 15, 2013

Equipment Experts

Caterpillar gives sneak peek at the new 730 C, 725 C Tier 4 Final articulated trucks

Caterpillar recently gave our sister site Aggregates Manager a sneak peek at its Tier 4 Final articulated trucks. The trucks, the 30-ton 730 C and the 25-ton 725 C, will launch in January and February, respectively. According to Aggregates Manager, The 730 C (which also has an ejector model) is powered by a Cat C-13 engine […]

November 12, 2013

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar gives sneak peek at the new 730 C, 725 C Tier 4 Final articulated trucks

Caterpillar recently gave our sister site Aggregates Manager a sneak peek at its Tier 4 Final articulated trucks. The trucks, the 30-ton 730 C and the 25-ton 725 C, will launch in January and February, respectively. According to Aggregates Manager, The 730 C (which also has an ejector model) is powered by a Cat C-13 engine […]

November 12, 2013

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Renting a telehandler: Questions 1 and 2

What and how much do you need to lift?  Telehandlers have gone far beyond their original masonry pallet roots, and can lift, move framing, be used as a work platform, and even do some light earthmoving/loose material handling. “Customers are trending toward bigger machines and lift capacity and height requirements are growing,” says Wayne Goodall […]

November 7, 2013

Technology

No. 5: Google Nexus 5

Phones from Google’s Nexus program have always had the advantage of being officially supported by the company. That means Google not only had a say in the design of the device (which no other Android devices but Motorola’s can say) but will also be pushing the latest updates for the Android operating system to those […]

November 6, 2013