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Wacker Neuson sells power trowel business to Husqvarna
Husqvarna will release its own range of concrete power trowels next year while Wacker Neuson will focus more on its core products. More details here.
October 4, 2019
Safety
Still confused about silica rules? These new OSHA videos, tools should help clear the air
Videos on the OSHA website demonstrate how to comply with Table 1 standards while using certain devices. Check them out here on Equipment World.
August 23, 2018
Construction Equipment
Milwaukeeâs new drill dust box cleans dust extractor filters with touch of a button
The dust box works on the companyâs M12 Universal HAMMERVAC Dust Extractor and its M18 Dedicated HAMMERVAC. Details here on Equipment World.
June 1, 2018
Construction Equipment
Little Beaverâs new Hydraulic Earth Drills geared to aging workforce
Little Beaver has designed its new Towable and UN-Towable Hydraulic Earth Drills for easy operation for all experience and age levels â with an eye toward the construction industryâs aging workforce. âThe Towable and UN-Towable units are perfect for individuals who need the power of a hydraulic earth drill without the operating weight and transportation challenges [âŚ]
April 18, 2018
Safety
OSHA silica rules boost dust vac sales as contractors âtool upâ to comply
Tool manufacturers have seen a big boost in sales on products designed to meet recent federal regulations to reduce workersâ exposure to crystalline silica dust. And solutions that involve a vacuum attached to the tool to extract dust appear to be leading the charge. âDemand in the market has skyrocketed,â Eric Hollister, Hilti senior director [âŚ]
March 6, 2018
Construction Equipment
8th Day of Construction Gifts: Bosch FlexiClick 5-in-1 is a compact drill that adapts to the job
Bosch model GSR12V-140FCB22 is a drill that combines quality and gadgetry into one extremely adaptable tool. The FlexiClick 5-in-1, as Bosch calls it, not only fits into tight spaces with its compact, 7 inches tall by 5 inches wide footprint, it also comes with five easy to connect attachments that allow the drill to adapt [âŚ]
December 18, 2017
Construction Equipment
Vermeer intros D60x90 S3, D220x300 S3 drills at ICUEE (PHOTOS)
At ICUEE, Vermeer continued introductions into its S3 Navigator drill portfolio, along with showcasing its InSite productivity tool suite, which it debuted shortly before the show. The D60x90 S3 directional drill got a 17-horsepower boost to 202 horsepower from the previous machine, changing from a 6.8-liter John Deere engine to a Tier 4 Final 7.1-liter [âŚ]
October 2, 2015
Construction Equipment
Toro unveils DD4050 drill with new control operating system, 10% torque boost (PHOTOS)
With more drilling power and a new operators station featuring a revamped operating system, all in the same narrow footprint, Toro unveiled the DD4050 at the ICUEE show here in Louisville, Kentucky. âThe number one thing when it comes to drills is how much power and torque youâre able to fit into as small a [âŚ]
September 30, 2015
Construction Equipment
Vermeerâs new D24x40 S3 drill cuts sound levels in half; new D40x55 drill boosts thrust/pullback 10% (PHOTOS)
Continuing the introduction of its Navigator S3 horizontal directional drills, Vermeer today announced the addition of the D24x40 S3 and D40x55 S3 models to its lineup. Both models offer significant sound reductions with a guaranteed sound power level of 104 decibels (see chart). âThis cuts the sound power level basically in half,â says Jon Kuyers, [âŚ]
July 16, 2015
Roadbuilding
E-Z Drill launches new parapet wall drill; slab-rider assists in 50,000-hole job at Atlanta airport runway project
E-Z Drill has introduced a new 3-parapet wall drill that uses new technology. The pneumatic 210 3-parapet wall drill provides continuous operations for drilling vertical holes for projects like securing temporary protective walls and temporary traffic barriers. According to E-Z Drill, the new product drills up to 2.5 inches in diameter and as deep as [âŚ]
May 7, 2015
Construction Equipment
Whatâs new with directional drills?
Operator-centric moves Keeping operators happy and productive continues to be a main thrust. âThis positively impacts contractorâs bottom lines,â says Joshua Beddow, marketing manager, Toro, âwhich in turn leads to higher productivity.â Because of this, Toro is seeing higher demand for cabs, even on smaller machines. Additional features aimed the operator include color gauges/displays with [âŚ]
September 2, 2014
Construction Equipment
Drilling delays a problem for tunnel-boring machine Big Bertha even as she slumbers below ground
Crews in Seattle are now expected to finish digging a 12-story pit to reach stalled tunnel-boring machine Big Bertha one month later than planned due to concrete pilings proving more difficult to drill through than expected, according to a report from the Seattle Times. Bertha, the worldâs largest tunnel-boring machine went down from overheating in late January, [âŚ]
July 31, 2014
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