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Roadbuilding

TRB webinar to delve into methods for determining whether roadway will sustain super heavy load

The impacts of superheavy load (SHL) movement on flexible pavements – and processes for best handling that – will be the subject of a free upcoming Transportation Research Board webinar. It’s part of a U.S. Federal Highway Administration-sponsored research project. SHL hauling units are much larger and heavier than standard trucks and may […]

March 19, 2019

Machine control

With intelligent excavators ruling the marketplace, here’s how to find machine controls that match your needs

In the early days of machine control the customer had two options: take it or leave it. When manufacturers started bundling basic packages as standard equipment, the “leave it” option started to fade away. The early-adopter contractors heralded the arrival of machine control as the best thing since hydraulics, but many felt it was costly […]

March 18, 2019

Dealers

Diesel technician shortage a perfect storm gathering for decades (Part 1)

Some construction equipment dealers have had to turn down business because of a lack of technicians. “It really boils down to our ability to respond quickly because contractors are looking for the fastest response."

March 18, 2019

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson debuts DT08, DT10 and DT15 mini track dumpers

Three Wacker Neuson mini track dumper models will debut this spring, offering users a material handling solution for smaller jobs. The models – the .8-ton DT08, 1-ton DT10 and the 1.5-ton DT15 – come in six skip options detailed in the chart below. Wacker Neuson Mini Track Dumper Quick Specs   The models are designed […]

March 18, 2019

Dealers

How equipment dealers can use lost sales to make sure parts fill rate is on target

By Wayne Brozek After determining whether your parts fill rate is correct, then you need to look at how to improve your parts fill rate percentage. The first thing to consider is whether or not your counter people are recording lost sales correctly.  Lost sales – and how they should be recorded — is worth […]

March 18, 2019

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: JCB intros 1CXT, a tracked backhoe with CTL skill; Roush unveils 650-hp F-150 SC; Toro Dingo TXL 2000 now in production; Hitachi intros excavator Grade Guidance; Fuso’s FE180 is first gas cabover

Fuso intros the FE180, the first gas-powered cabover on the market Fuso at the recent Work Truck Show in Indianapolis debuted its new FE180 gasoline-powered truck. The first Class 5 gasoline cabover on the market—and part of the Fuso FE GAS Series that debuted last year—is exclusive to the North American market. It is powered by […]

March 18, 2019

Safety

Tips for avoiding UV-related skin damage for road, construction workers

Although parts of the country are still recovering from blizzards, Spring “officially” began on March 20, 2019, and Summer is only a few months away. That means lots of sunshine is on its way, and those who work outdoors will soon have to think about protecting themselves from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. The American […]

March 18, 2019

Construction Equipment

Manitou debuts Gehl RT105 CTL, discusses dealer, electrification initiatives

Manitou Group calls the new Gehl RT105 an “ultra-compact track loader,” with an overhead clearance of 71.5 inches from the ground to the top of the ROPS, which the company says is industry leading. Speaking at the recent American Rental Association Show, Mark Hanson, CEO, Manitou North America, said that two large rental firms have […]

March 15, 2019

Dealers

Quick Data: Top selling dozers and sales trends

A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s EDA equipment financing data and TopBid auction price service

March 15, 2019

Construction Equipment

Philippi-Hagenbuch celebrates its 50th year in business

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Philippi-Hagenbuch, which developed the Autogate Tailgate, the first commercially available tailgate for off-highway haul trucks. The company was founded November 4, 1969, by L.B. “Phil” Philippi and son-in-law LeRoy Hagenbuch in Philippi’s basement. Since then, the family-owned company in Peoria, Illinois, has continued to introduce new innovations for off-highway […]

March 15, 2019

Technology

New Stanley retrofit kit turns compact excavators into remote control diggers with Xbox-like controller

Hoping to give compact excavator operators more flexibility when facing challenging work conditions or environments, tool-maker Stanley has announced a retrofit kit for compact excavators that enables easy remote control operation. Developed by Stanley’s Infrastructure Team, the ROC, or Remote Operated Control, System can be installed on excavators under 10 tons in roughly five hours, […]

March 14, 2019

Construction Equipment

Fuso intros the FE180, the first gas-powered cabover on the market

Fuso at the recent Work Truck Show in Indianapolis debuted its new FE180 gasoline-powered truck. The first Class 5 gasoline cabover on the market—and part of the Fuso FE GAS Series that debuted last year—is exclusive to the North American market. It is powered by General Motors’ 6-liter V8 engine, featuring a power output of 297 […]

March 14, 2019