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Construction Equipment
STIHL launches lithium-ion powered TSA 230 cut-off machine
Funny thing about small gas-powered concrete cut-off saws. According to Dan Pherson, Stihl product manager, they may only get a few hundred hours of use a year yet the starter components are often activated thousands of times. So Stihl, seeing that the starter mechanism was the weak link, developed the TSA 230 Cutquik, a battery […]
February 5, 2015
Construction Equipment
Atlas Copco introduces LT5005 and LT6005 rammers; gives WOC attendees sneak peek of new trowels
Atlas Copco launched the LT5005 and LT6005 concrete rammers at the show, featuring ultra-slim bodies and narrower handles. Designed for use close to buildings and in narrow spaces, the units have a specially designed Honda engine, the 3.5-horsepower four-stroke GXR120. The rammers also have a three-lever throttle control for stop/idle/run functions, a redesigned fuel tank […]
February 5, 2015
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS: Trucks of every trim, tint and trade throng World of Concrete 2015
[imagebrowser id=191] One of the cool things about World of Concrete each year is that there’s never a shortage of interesting trucks to see. Pickups, service trucks, haulers, pump trucks, mixers—you name it, it’s there and in just about every paint job you can think of. The gallery above contains just about every truck we […]
February 5, 2015
Construction Equipment
Bosch debuts wireless charging system for power tools
Seemingly straight out of a science fiction movie, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. launched its Bosch Power Ready Wireless Charging system at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. The system can power tools in a variety of places, such as a moving vehicle and between jobs or tasks, even with the battery on the tool or off. “Now […]
February 5, 2015
Technology
Trimble’s new lasers have “fingerprints”; can relock to receivers thanks to new HL760 remote control
[imagebrowser id=190] Trimble introduced four new lasers to its Spectra Precision lineup at World of Concrete, each featuring automatic self-leveling and aimed at general construction. Available in mid-February, all of the new lasers, anchored by the LL300S base model, are ruggedized and come with a 5-year warranty. They are IP66 rated to work in adverse […]
February 5, 2015
Equipment Experts
Cat’s new K2 dozers offer a primer and alternative to full-blown GPS (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=186] Because of its precision earthmoving capabilities, a dozer is one of the first machines a contractor considers upgrading with GPS grade control. But what about those contractors hesitant to take the $50,000 to $60,000 bite a full GPS system requires? With Cat’s new small dozer lineup–the 80-horsepower D3K2, the 92-horsepower D4K2 and 104 […]
February 5, 2015
Construction Equipment
Cat’s new K2 dozers offer a primer and alternative to full-blown GPS (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=186] Because of its precision earthmoving capabilities, a dozer is one of the first machines a contractor considers upgrading with GPS grade control. But what about those contractors hesitant to take the $50,000 to $60,000 bite a full GPS system requires? With Cat’s new small dozer lineup–the 80-horsepower D3K2, the 92-horsepower D4K2 and 104 […]
February 5, 2015
Construction Equipment
Chicago Pneumatic expands company’s concrete line with new CombiForm, power trowels
At World of Concrete, Chicago Pneumatic showcased new equipment added to the company’s concrete line, first launched at ConExpo last year. Product manager Jan Marcus said that show attendees found CP’s new CombiForms to be the most exciting. “They’re very popular; they’re catching like fire,” he said. The CombiForm, which is designed for larger pours, is […]
February 4, 2015
Workforce
ACPA launches WikiPave resource site, adds 2 web courses to training site
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has created a Wiki for information about the concrete pavement association—WikiPave. The association announced the launch at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. “WikiPave is the largest-scale technology transfer, knowledge transfer, and educational initiative in the 51-year history of the American Concrete Pavement Association,” said ACPA President & CEO Gerald F. Voigt, P.E. […]
February 4, 2015
Construction Equipment
Makita debuts 70-lb. HM1812 AVT breaker hammer with significant vibration reduction
Makita’s latest addition to its Anti-Vibration Technology family of tools includes the HM 1812 70-pound breaker hammer, which debuted Tuesday at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Available in the spring, the HM1812 features an internal mechanical counterbalance system, vibration-absorbing housing, and fixed movement handles that reduces vibration significantly during concrete breaking applications, as you can see during the […]
February 4, 2015
Technology
Catch jobsite thieves in real time from your phone with the Eyetrax Ranger Series construction camera
Security cameras are cheap and easy to find, but most have shortcomings. The Ranger Series construction camera from Eyetrax solves these problems with three high tech improvements over standard cameras. First, the Ranger Series, shown at the World of Concrete this week, is solar powered. No external power source is needed. A 14- x 14-inch […]
February 4, 2015
Construction Equipment
SGX Series ushers in new look and features for Subaru generators
Contractors looking for familiar Subaru generators at World of Concrete ’15 were greeted with a new look, as Subaru Industrial Power Products’ rebranding campaign “Out with the old, in with the blue” brought a sleek new design to the company’s lineup, one that coordinates with Subaru’s automotive line. The new silver and blue color scheme […]
February 4, 2015
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