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Maintenance

Komatsu introduces WA470-7 wheel loader

Today, Komatsu introduced the new WA470-7 wheel loader. Powered by a Komatsu Tier 4 Interim-certified SAA6D125E-6 engine with 272 net horsepower, the WA470-7 boasts increased power and an 8 percent reduction in fuel consumption. The new machine weighs in at 52,007 pounds and features Komatsu’s Smart Loader Logic (KSLL), adjusting torque to the application at […]

October 15, 2012

Technology

HP’s new ElitePad 900 looks like the perfect Windows 8 tablet for the jobsite

HP's ElitePad 900 is a tough tablet built specifically for enterprise that seeks to offer all the advantages of mobile hardware with the convenience of compatability with all the legacy applications you depend on in the office and on the jobsite.

October 8, 2012

Maintenance

Construction fuel index sees continued drop

Here’s an index that offers a spot-on snapshot on how contractors are doing: It measures how much fuel the construction industry is using.  Wright Express says its captures and analyzes fuel transaction data from its closed loop network of more than 180,000 fuel and vehicle maintenance locations. With data partner IHS, Wright then uses the […]

October 2, 2012

Business

Increase your success through managed growth

There’s no denying being a small business owner is tough. The hours are long, the pay can be low and sometimes the boss can make stupid decisions, right? Over the years, I’ve asked many contractors and landscapers about the biggest challenges they face. Although the answers can vary widely, I’ve noticed most come down to […]

October 2, 2012

Business

More cause for concern around Windows 8 as Intel CEO says it will ship “unfinished”

According to a report from Bloomberg sourced from people attending a recent meeting of Intel employees in Taiwan, Intel Chief Executive Officer Paul Otellini says that Microsoft will ship its next version of Windows, Windows 8, before it's ready.

September 27, 2012

Technology

233-foot, 4,600-ton Big Blue is largest crane in Western Hemisphere

Tech blog Gizmodo put together this really interesting video and a great feature story on Big Blue, the 233-foot, 4,600-ton crane that assembles the new Ford-class aircraft carriers in Newport News, Va. The crane can lift more than 2.3 million pounds.

September 27, 2012

Business

Komatsu updates 730E mining truck with AC electric drive

Improving on the 730E DC, the 730E AC features a 15 percent higher speed than the previous model and a new look thanks to the new frame and axle housing. The AC drive 730E is slated for limited release in 2013 followed by full production in 2014.

September 25, 2012

Business

Cummins touts simple Tier 4 solution, dual-fuel engines

Working under the theme “ready for more,” Cummins‘ Tom Linebarger, chairman and CEO, says the company is showing this theme in three basic ways: With an expanded product line, both at the high and low end. The company now has engines ranging from 49 to 4,200 horsepower. With a simple, previously announced Tier 4 solution. […]

September 24, 2012

Business

Doosan updates DX140W wheel excavator with T4i engine, work modes, new comforts

Doosan today announced updates to its DX140W wheel excavator. The machine is now powered by a 135-horsepower, turbocharged, 6-cylinder DL06KB water-cooled diesel engine. The 359-cubic-inch engine is Tier 4 Interim certified and features a high pressure common rail design with direct fuel injection, electronic control and four valves per cylinder.

September 21, 2012

Technology

Gehl announces five new compact excavators

The new models include the Z17, Z27, Z35, Z45 and Z80. Each model is powered by a Yanmar engine that is Tier 4 certified on the Z17 and Tier 4 Interim certified on the Z27, Z35, Z45 and Z80.

September 21, 2012

Technology

MINExpo 2012 preview: rugged GammaTech tablets and convertible laptops on display

In the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, GammaTech will display several models the company says "can easily be used both in the mining field and in an office." Devices with creen sizes ranging from 7 inches to 13.3 inches with custom builds available will be on display.

September 21, 2012

Equipment

AGC: Objections to original CARB proposal saved contractors $9 billion

During a federal hearing today, Associated General Contractors of America lawyers said the California Air Resources Board overestimated emissions from off-road diesel construction equipment by at least 340 percent in its 2007 proposal for an off-road diesel emissions rule.

September 20, 2012