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Equipment Experts
Bobcat launches M-Series 500 model skid-steers and compact track loaders
After teasing the new machines for the past month or so through its Twitter and Facebook pages, Bobcat today announced the launch of its M-Series 500 model skid-steer and compact track loaders. At launch, the 500 lineup includes four new skid-steers in the S510, S530, S550, S570 and the S590, and two compact track […]
October 31, 2012
Bobcat 500 Quick Specs
Maintenance
Bobcat launches M-Series 500 model skid-steers and compact track loaders
At launch, the 500 lineup includes four new skid-steers in the S510, S530, S550, S570 and the S590, and two compact track loaders, the T550 and T590. Bobcat says the machines fall under its medium frame-size — the company’s most popular loader size class.
October 31, 2012
Bobcat T550
Technology
Case equipment upgrades Alpha Series
Case Construction Equipment’s Alpha Series—its SR250 and SV300 skid steers and TR320 and TV380 compact track loaders—now meet emission requirements for Tier 4 Interim certification, thanks to upgrades to the equipment. The Alpha Series includes both radial-lift and vertical-lift models. The radial lift machines (designated with an R in the model name) are intended […]
July 17, 2012
The Case SV300 skid steer performs lift-and-carry applications.
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
SV300
Success Stories
Tim Davis, Straight Line Construction, builds on construction foundation
Tim Davis Jr. Pueblo West, Colorado   Straight Line Construction Year started: 1982 Number of employees: 95 Annual volume: $3 to $5 million Markets served: Commercial and residential installation of helical piers, micro piles, compaction grouting, mud jacking     Having a degree in engineering, Tim Davis Jr. welcomes technological challenges. As a contractor, he […]
June 30, 2012
From mud jacking and micro piles to use of steel foundation piers and helical piers, Straight Line Construction can rehab poorly-settled buildings. And on new projects, the company can help owners avoid problems before they develop.
Construction Equipment
JCB at full skid steer production capacity
The Savannah Morning News on Sunday called JCB’s retooling a “resounding success”  noting that JCB’s Pooler plant — located near Savannah–is now at full skid steer production capacity. The facility has rebounded from the recession, when it laid off more than 200 people.     The newspaper reports the company is producing 25 machines a […]
May 29, 2012
JCB's 280 skid steer
Workforce
On Record
Making the Demographics Work For Us   By Marcia Gruver Doyle   As I read through Tom Jackson’s story last month on how fleet managers are addressing the technician shortage (page 23, May Equipment World), it struck me how little progress we’ve made in industry recruiting. The intractable problems remain the same as they were […]
May 25, 2012
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Success Stories
Jon Fye, Fye Excavating, follows his passion for construction
By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle   Jon Fye Sperry, Iowa Fye Excavating Year started: 1995 Number of employees: 45 Annual volume: $6.3 million Markets served: Commercial site work, utilities, demolition, sewer, storm water, heavy equipment hauling and trucking Jon Fye left the security of a long-time job to follow his passion for construction. A go-getter spirit, […]
May 24, 2012
“I went out on my own and cut my path,” says Jon Fye, owner of Fye Excavating.
Construction Equipment
JCB: Largest product launch
Intermat is serving as part of the company’s largest 66-product launch this year, said , JCB CEO,  noting the company saw record results in 2011. Products intro’d at the show include the remaining models of its skid steer line, which it began introducing in 2010, its 427 and 437 wheel loaders and a new range […]
April 24, 2012
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Gear
Volvo intros wheel loaders at Intermat
Volvo is launching more than 60 new products this year, says Pat Olney, president and CEO. Intermat intros include the L45G, L50G, L60, L70 and L90 wheel loaders. In addition, Olney said while the North American market has grown significantly, the company has overcome the longer lead times experienced last year. “We are much better […]
April 17, 2012
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Steve Vesseli Brick, New Jersey   Universal Wrecking Year started: 2000 Number of employees: 20 Annual volume: $3 million to $5 million Markets served: Industrial and commercial demolition.   Steve Vesseli is all too happy to clean up where much of industry leaves off – and where something new is hopefully on the way.  By […]
April 5, 2012
“Every building has its life expectancy,” says Steve Vesseli, owner of Universal Wrecking. And, when the time comes for it to come down, his New Jersey-based crews of demolition professionals are ready to take up the challenge.
Pickups
CDL: A License to Tow
Pushing the edge of your new heavy-duty pickup’s towing capacity? Then you may have to go back to school to get a different driver’s license.
February 1, 2012
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