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Roadbuilding
Introducing the EX5600-6
Moline, IL — Since its release in January 2008, the EX5600-6, as well as Hitachi’s other ultra-large hydraulic excavators — the EX8000-6, EX2500-6, EX3600-6, and EX1900-6 — have been highly valued by global mining customers, including major mining companies, for their production and high availability, based on reliability. In response to requests by mining owners […]
April 11, 2012
Ex5600 6 Ccp Hitachi Eh4000
Roadbuilding
Hitachi introduces three new Zaxis Dash 5 excavators: ZX160LC-5, ZX210-5, ZX210LC-5
Moline, IL — What happens when you don’t build all equipment for all jobs, but specialize in excavators? You build them better. You don’t cut corners. You make them more reliable and productive. By not building everything, you compromise on nothing. So whether it’s selection, productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability, or control, Hitachi has always given […]
April 5, 2012
Zx160 Lc 5 Rgb
Business
On Record
Portable Fascination By Marcia Gruver That people are sometimes entranced with what you probably take for granted – the power and performance of hydraulics – comes as no surprise to Alisa and Jason Bennett, owners of Bennett Contracting, Bradenton, Florida. In fact they are basing a side business – People at Play – on just […]
January 27, 2012
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Construction Equipment
Kobelco displays wrapped excavator at World of Concrete
To launch the Kobelco SK485 Mark 9 full-size, high-performance excavator, Kobelco Construction Machinery America is displaying a custom-wrapped version of the new model at the company’s exhibit at the 2012 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. Painted black, the Tier 4 excavator features a striking patriotic theme that includes the American flag on the boom, an eagle […]
January 24, 2012
Trinity Equipment Excavator Wrap 2 Kobelco
Business
New Used Rental
Decisions, decisions As most contractors enter their fourth year of uncertain work, equipment choices become more critical. Some key factors to consider as you determine your 2012 equipment strategies: Why Buy New? Aging, slowing fleets best remedied by buying new, efficient equipment The 30-metric-ton excavator you place your top operator into this season will be […]
January 9, 2012
Bradford Clubb
Roadbuilding
Mike Anderson
The less skeptical John Q. Public is, the more likely he is to support initiative and activity.
December 3, 2011
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Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Paul Franks Brecksville, Ohio Leading his team onto the field of play is Ohio contractor’s true calling Sports Construction Group Number of employees: 50 Annual volume: $14-15 million Markets served: Athletic field site prep, installation and maintenance. By Mike Anderson As a sports dad, Paul Franks always watched with immense pride when his boys Chris […]
October 31, 2011
With helmets from their favorite teams – and favorite construction partners – in the background, Sports Construction Group president and CEO Paul Franks, right, hands the ball off to a trio of teammates, executive vice president George Pfeffer, vice president Julie Cipolla and controller Kelly Kost.
Machine control
Machine Matters
More Than Just a Big Dig Larger backhoe loaders not only offer more strength at either end, but also expanded worksite opportunities beyond digging and loading By Mike Anderson Is there really a need for a 17-foot-class backhoe loader? Heck, even a 15-foot-class version could be considered too much. With every backhoe manufacturer offering extendable […]
October 5, 2011
The largest backhoe loader offered by John Deere, the 710 is ideal as a carrier for a dowel pin gang drill on concrete highway patch work, says Kokosing backhoe operator Bill Roeder. Inset: Roeder, right, discusses the attachment’s performance with Minnich Manufacturing’s Mike Sansom.
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Kobelco launches Tier 4 Interim Mark 9 excavators
Kobelco Construction Machinery America plans to introduce 13 new machines in 2011, the company announced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. The units include three Mark 9 excavators introduced at the show; the 181-horsepower SK260-9, the 197-horsepower SK295-9 and the 269-horsepower SK350-9. Operating weights for the excavators range from 59,524 to 80,909 pounds, with dig depths from between 23 feet […]
March 25, 2011
Kobelco SK295 Mark 9 excavator
Roadbuilding
Vovo moves North American HQ to Shippensburg
Volvo Construction Equipment is moving its North American headquarters to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, spending $100 million to expand its facility to start wheel loader, articulated hauler and excavator production. The move, scheduled to be complete by September, 2012, also involves Volvo Rents. The move will result in shorter lead times for customers, says Olof Persson, president and CEO […]
March 15, 2011
Construction Equipment
Vovo moves North American HQ to Shippensburg
Volvo Construction Equipment is moving its North American headquarters to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, spending $100 million to expand its facility to start wheel loader, articulated hauler and excavator production. The move, scheduled to be complete by September, 2012, also involves Volvo Rents. The move will result in shorter lead times for customers, says Olof Persson, president and CEO […]
March 15, 2011
Equipment
CARB “on apology tour”
William Davis, executive vice president of the Southern California Contractors Association, calls a series of off-highway rule workshops that began today the California Air Resources Board “apology tour.” Writing in his association’s newsletter, Davis says, “They probably won’t really say they’re sorry that they caused thousand of construction companies to sell off perfectly good, but older equipment […]
September 7, 2010
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