Tag: World of Concrete 2013: Page 2

Roadbuilding

Holcim’s new weatherAPP helps you decide when to pour

LAS VEGAS–Quickly determine if the weather on your jobsite will contribute to plastic shrinkage cracking with Holcim’s weatherAPP, launched this week at World of Concrete 2013. The free app, which is available for download from the Apple or Android app stores, is also available at weatherapp.us. The app is designed to assist ready mix customers […]

February 8, 2013

World of Concrete

Exclusive walkaround tour of Bobcat’s S590 at World of Concrete

LAS VEGAS–Bobcat introduced  the seven medium-frame size skid-steer and compact track loader in its 500 Series back in late October 2012, after all seven models began limited production in September with full availability that began at dealerships in January. The new machines include the S510, S530, S550, S570 and S590 skid-steer loaders, and the T550 […]

February 8, 2013

Technology

Dexter + Chaney Spectrum Project Management software integrates ‘end-to-end’ (WOC 2013)

Seattle-based construction software developer Dexter + Chaney rolled out its new Spectrum Project Management system at the 2013 World of Concrete trade show this week in Las Vegas. Spectrum Project Management is available as part of the suite of applications in Dexter + Chaney’s Spectrum Construction Software product line. The new software integrates its Plan […]

February 8, 2013

Construction Equipment

Hilti introduces hollow drill bit, cordless technology at World of Concrete

[youtube be_cbdqUr-U nolink] If you’ve ever suffered the dusty blowback of cleaning out a just drilled hole in concrete with compressed air, you’re going to love the new Hilti HIT-HY 200 system. At the heart of this system is a hollow drill bit  that hooks up to a vacuum to evacuate the dust from the […]

February 7, 2013

Gear

Wacker Neuson intros new mini-excavator, wheel loader, dual fuel trowel at World of Concrete

Concrete contractors got a look at a number of new machines and refinements to old equipment at the Wacker Neuson booth at the World of Concrete this week. For tight space applications, the company unveiled the smallest of its mini-excavators, the 803, which measures just 27.5 inches wide and weighs 0.8 tons. A fold-down ROPS […]

February 7, 2013

Gear

Kubota launches three new compact excavators at World of Concrete

Kubota unveiled three new compact excavators at World of Concrete – the KX040-4, KX018-4 and the U35-4. The machines, which replace older models, include a number of enhancements, says Keith Rohrbacker, construction equipment product manager for Kubota. “New features include heated cabs with plenty of leg room, wider door openings and improved auxiliary hydraulics,” […]

February 7, 2013

Roadbuilding

New Road Products

A crawler loader, a sidewalk paver, an asphalt heater and paver and a work book collection are among the products featured.

February 7, 2013

Gear

New Cushman utility vehicle designed just for jobsites (WOC 2013)

Cushman launched a new utility vehicle this week at World of Concrete: the 16-horsepower Hauler 1500X. Not designed for recreational use, the Hauler 1500X is meant for transporting tools and personnel quickly around large jobsites. The vehicle has a top speed of 16 mph and numerous safety features available as options. The Hauler is a […]

February 7, 2013

Business

Toro continues to incorporate Stone, Astec lines (WOC 2013)

Products fromToro’s acquisition in 2012 of the former Stone Construction Equipment lineup made their debut at World of Concrete this week. All former Stone products have been rebranded Toro, although the mixers still carry a small “Stone Built by Toro” label. Toro’s Stone acquisition and its earlier Astec trencher, vibratory plow and directional drill purchase […]

February 7, 2013

Gear

An in-depth look at John Deere’s 644K electric hybrid wheel loader (WOC 2013)

John Deere Forestry and Construction showcased its new 644K Hybrid wheel loader at a World of Concrete 2013 press event in Las Vegas Tuesday. The electric hybrid loader is an exciting concept and Deere’s John Chesterman, global product marketing manager for four-wheel drive loaders, gave Equipment World and sister publication Better Roads an in-depth look at what […]

February 7, 2013

Technology

Maxwell systems adds Web login to ProContractorMX project management software (WOC 2013)

Back in January, Maxwell Systems added Web-based access to its ProContractorMX software. The company detailed the software briefly during a press event at World of Concrete. ProContractorMX vertically integrates the entire process of a project, said Jere Richardson, Maxwell’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The software shares updates and changes to project data instantly […]

February 6, 2013

Gear

Bosch introduces more powerful Brute Turbo breaker hammer at World of Concrete

Bosch launched an upgrade to its popular Brute breaker hammer at World of Concrete Wednesday, featuring 23 percent more impact energy that the previous Brute. The BH277OVCD Brute Turbo weighs just 63 pounds and delivers an EPTA impact energy of 43 foot-pounds. A longer air cushion in the hammer mechanism reduces vibration at the source, […]

February 6, 2013