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Machine Matters

How to build out the perfect work truck by taking advantage of dealer spec’ing technologies

Not long ago spec’ing a vocational truck meant going to a dealer, picking from a limited list of wheelbases and axle ratings, selecting a few options for the cab and then welding, drilling and cutting until all your equipment fit. Those were the Dark Ages of truck building. What we have now is a period […]

November 1, 2013

Construction Equipment

Volvo engineer risks his own head in testing truck’s ground clearance

Volvo is really on a roll recently with its new series of viral ads for its FMX truck. Last week we showed you a pretty complex stunt in which a a hamster drives the FMX up a quarry to show off the truck’s steering. But this week have a very simple one meant to show […]

September 23, 2013

Construction Equipment

Hamster drives a Volvo FMX dump truck up the side of a quarry

Wanting to demonstrate the ease in steering its latest FMX dump truck, Volvo Trucks decided to set up a funny stunt with serious consequences. So they strapped a hamster wheel to the steering wheel of one of these trucks and, with the aid of a carrot and Volvo Dynamic Steering technology, brought in a precision […]

September 17, 2013

Construction Equipment

Sneak peek: Liebherr to launch articulated dump truck line with TA 230

At an event in Newport News, Virginia, equipment editors were able to get a first look at the newest product in Liebherr’s machine lineup—a 30-ton articulated dump truck. Although the truck isn’t set to make its U.S. debut until  2015, the unit is on hand at the Newport News facility for testing and to preview […]

September 16, 2013

Construction Equipment

Equipment as Art: Steel sculptor reimagines dozers, dumps, diggers as beautiful cathedrals (PHOTOS)

The My Modern Met blog recently shared photos of sculptures done in the form of construction equipment by a Belgian artist named Wim Delvoye. Just about 10 years ago, Delvoye sculpted concrete mixers, excavators and bulldozers—all with a gothic twist. According to the New York City Public Art fund, the sculptures are made with corten […]

September 12, 2013

Construction Equipment

Dump truck spins a massive burnout, smoke show

It’s Friday and we don’t know about you but we’re feeling a bit like this guy, just wanting to let off a little steam, have a little fun. And what better way to do that than head to the local speedway, spin a dump truck in place and burn through a few thousand dollars worth […]

May 10, 2013

Construction Equipment

Video Walkaround: CAT CT660 vocational truck (WOC 2013)

Just about every time you turned around at Caterpillar’s World of Concrete 2013 booth, it seemed like another curious attendee was opening the cab of the CT660 vocational truck. So we got a tour of the truck for ourselves. Check out the video below. [youtube rOY-QkHWeWg nolink]

February 8, 2013

Construction Equipment

Mack Granite blends power, performance and elegance

Driving a new, fully-loaded Mack Granite dump truck near Allentown, Pa., I was reminded that there’s something special about the rolling Pennsylvania backroads. I was following State Road 309, running south from West Hazelton toward Tamaqua. It’s something like 350 years old – a pleasant reminder of how much transportation has changed. Mack has deep […]

February 4, 2013

Success Stories

Fourth-generation grading firm evolves with industry changes

The story of Steger Construction, Dyersville, Iowa, is one of generations. The family business, one of our 2013 Contractor of the Year finalists, began in 1948 with Herb and Fay Steger, grandfather and uncle of present owner, Jesse Steger. And now Jesse’s son, Paul, has joined the firm. As Paul — a University of […]

February 1, 2013

Gear

Hitachi launches its largest dump truck

Hitachi Construction Machinery has launched its largest dump truck, the EH5000AC-3 rigid dump truck. The dump truck, powered by a Cummins QSKTTA60-CE diesel engine, meets EPA Tier 2 emission requirements. The truck features the Advanced Hitachi AC Drive System for mining operations; the third-generation Hitachi Drive Control System with slip control for traction and slide […]

December 11, 2012

Success Stories

Moving outside of his comfort zone helped Steve Beam bridge the gap in his business

An avid sportsman, Beam, 51, loves spending time outdoors – making construction an ideal profession. But when the recession hit and jeopardized the future of his company, he aimed for survival and crossed over into new markets.Patiently waiting for his target has landed Steve Beam big bucks with both of his passions: hunting and construction. […]

November 5, 2012

Construction Equipment

Survival Stories

The heel-print of the Great Recession continues to reverberate throughout the industry. So how are contractors hanging on? Survivor Stories shares a number of their stories in this and upcoming issues, with the hope they offer encouragement and perhaps an idea you can use.   Changing markets was tough, best decision “It really turned out […]

January 10, 2012