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Pickups

DXT Stainless Steel Snow Plows

These V-Plows are designed to tackle large amounts of snow from any angle with ease while protecting the truck.

August 27, 2013

Construction Equipment

Christmas in July: New SnowEx SuperMaxx II spreaders designed for municipalities, large contractors

You’re  a few months away from needing one just yet, but if you’re looking to simplify ice management in the upcoming cold months you might want to look into SnowEx’s SuperMaxx II spreaders. These spreaders handle 100-percent salt, 100-percent sand or any combination, and are designed for large contractors and municipalities. Available with 3.3-, 4.3 […]

July 16, 2013

Roadbuilding

APWA presents ODOT with Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award 2013

The American Public Works Association (APWA) has given the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) its Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award for 2013. ODOT is the first state department of transportation in the country to receive the award. The APWA selected ODOT because of the agency’s snow and ice removal on 43,000 miles […]

April 4, 2013

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar 924K wheel loader makes guest appearance during March Madness

In what was one of the goofier moments of this past weekend’s plethora of March Madness coverage of the 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, CBS  briefly put a Caterpillar 924K to work. Craig Sager, who has occasionally broken up the action on the court with lighthearted reports and outlandish suits, climbed into the Cat 924K […]

March 25, 2013

Gear

Bobcat launches 3600, 3650 utility vehicles with PTO attachments

This morning, Bobcat announced two utility vehicles that feature interchangeable, front-mounted PTO attachments. The UTVs, dubbed the 3600 and 3650, were co-developed by Bobcat and Polaris and are powered by Yanmar Diesel engines and a hydrostatic-drive system. The 3600 and the 3650 start at $15,000 and $25,000 respectively. Patty Vaughan, from our sister site Total […]

March 7, 2013

Construction Equipment

9 rules for snowplowing

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in GroundBreaker magazine, distributed by Caterpillar dealers. It has been republished with permission. Many contractors stay active during the cold weather months by taking on snowplowing jobs that are a far cry from their usual construction applications. This winter work poses it own dangers. With that in mind, here […]

January 31, 2013

Pickups

Snow Plow Comparison Charts

Snow plow comparison chart from SnowDogg–a division of Buyers Products.

November 15, 2012

Pickups

Snow moving solutions

ScoopDogg snow pushers from Buyers Products offer durable snow moving solutions for loaders, backhoes, skid-steers and compact equipment. The ScoopDogg line includes 18 sizes of snow pushers that are cost-effective tools for clearing snow from large areas.

October 9, 2012

Roadbuilding

Western giving away WIDE-Out adjustable-wing snow plow

Western Plows says it is offering a chance to win one of its WIDE-OUT adjustable-wing snow plows. To enter, go to www.winawideout.com. When you get to the website, Western is asking people to compare the efficiency of your current plow to the Western WIDE-OUT — and then the contest may be entered. The company is […]

September 11, 2012

Pickups

Trip Edge SnowDogg Plows

Buyers Products offers SnowDogg municipal plows with a trip edge to keep snow in front of the plow while providing smooth tripping action.

August 23, 2012

Machine control

Machine Matters

Lift Higher, Reach Farther   Large skid steers help contractors add services     Although on the small end of construction equipment, skid steers with 2,201-pound rated operating capacities and up are playing a large role in operator comfort and productivity. “From 2000 until 2005, the unit-size-class popularity changed from the 1,500-pound class and up […]

June 30, 2012

Business

Survivor Stories

Changing Schedule Pays Off With the recession forcing professionals to re-evaluate their business practices, one New Jersey landscaper went back to his law-enforcement roots and watched as his profits grew. By Lauren Heartsille Dowdle   “It’s the best year we’ve ever had,” says Patrick Donovan of Classic Landscaping in Edison, New Jersey, with 28 years […]

June 14, 2012