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Technology

FAA to require online drone registration starting Dec. 21

Following the advice of recently disclosed findings by an agency task force, the Federal Aviation Administration has announced the official drone registration process for recreational and hobbyist pilots. Apart from businesses being required to file for an exemption for commercial use, all drones between 0.55 pounds and 55 pounds, including any payloads such as cameras, intended for […]

December 15, 2015

Safety

Dozer operator dies after being impaled by tree limb in Wisconsin

A bulldozer operator in Wisconsin was killed last month when he was impaled by a tree limb. According to a report from The Northwestern, 55-year-old Wayne N. Remer, was using the machine to move tree limbs from a field being cleared in Nepeuskun Nov. 11 when “one of the tree limbs entered the bulldozer’s cabin” and […]

December 15, 2015

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar’s new 325F L excavator a real Scrooge on fuel, but not on power (PHOTOS)

Caterpillar has introduced a new mid-size excavator designed for close-quarters work that delivers major fuel savings, faster cycle times and an increase in lifting capacity over its predecessor, the 321D. The new 325F L is powered by the Tier 4 Final-compliant Cat C4.4 ACERT engine pushing 161 net horsepower. The machine can run on biodiesel […]

December 14, 2015

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LightSquared ends lawsuit against John Deere in settlement over planned wireless network’s potential GPS interference

Though the company’s financial struggles continue due to slumping demand for heavy equipment during the current agricultural slowdown and drop in oil prices, John Deere can at least count one ball of stress officially removed from its plate.   LightSquared, an embattled wireless broadband company, has ended its lawsuit against Deere following a settlement last […]

December 14, 2015

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Ed Malzahn, creator of iconic Ditch Witch brand, dies

Ed Malzahn, founder of The Charles Machine Works and its iconic Ditch Witch brand, has passed away at the age of 94. Armed with a mechanical engineering degree, in the late 1940s Malzahn began investigating a better way to install residential utility services, which then involved slow pick-and-shovel labor. Both he and his father Charles […]

December 14, 2015

Roadbuilding

Delaware DOT launches online snowplow tracking system with app support

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has launched a tracking system available online and via an app for its plows during snow storms this season. GPS sensors on each of the 330 plows in DelDOTs system will transmit the vehicles’ locations. These can be viewed on the interactive map on the agency’s website or on […]

December 14, 2015

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Case CE unveils CX130D, CX160D excavators with improved undercarriage, better cycle times (PHOTOS)

Case Construction Equipment has expanded its D Series lineup with two new crawler excavators. The CX130D and CX160D join the five other D Series excavators that were unveiled in April. Case says beyond an increased number of standard features, these two new machines provide improved cycle times and an increase in fuel efficiency over their […]

December 11, 2015

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Hauling heavy equipment? Use this Best Practices checklist to ensure your load is secure

Moving heavy equipment safely is no small task. Follow these best practices before, during and after loading heavy construction equipment for transport.

December 11, 2015

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Kansas DOT prepares for winter storm clean up by adding tow plows

Two tow plows have been added to the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) equipment lineup to help in winter storm clean up for the upcoming season. The plows are being stored in Colby and Olathe and measure 26 feet long. They will are attached to dump trucks when in use. “KDOT will assess the performance […]

December 11, 2015

Construction Equipment

Bucket badly stuck and without a clue, excavator operator begins burying tracks too

Despite the suggestion of the Seussian headline, the video below has no happy ending. Though it’s good motivation to train up operators well before sending them into a jungle-like environment with soft underfoot conditions. Bless this guy’s heart, that bucket is seriously stuck. And rather than move in a bit closer and leverage the machine’s weight […]

December 10, 2015

Construction Equipment

4th Day of Construction Gifts: Leatherman Tread wearable multi-tool

From the company known for quality multi-tools and knives comes what may be the most useful piece of jewelry ever made. With the Tread, Leatherman shrank 29 tools down to the size of a watch bracelet link so you can wear them on your wrist, making it much easier to carry your tools wherever without […]

December 10, 2015

Construction Equipment

Bonus depreciation, Section 179 poised for year-end boost?

If it’s mid-December, it must be time for Congress to extend the bonus depreciation just in time for late holiday equipment shopping. As in 2014, Congress appears poised to extend the bonus depreciation, giving contractors the chance to buy new equipment before Dec. 31st to take advantage of a 50 percent bonus depreciation. The caveat: […]

December 10, 2015