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Tag: Magazine October 2013
Construction Equipment
Telehandlers retain their rental popularity, gain new jobs with oil shale development
“Telehandlers offer great flexibility,” says Heath Watton, branch manager for rental dealer Southeastern Equipment, Cambridge, Ohio. “They handle multiple attachments, including jib booms, auger heads and swing carriages.” This versatility has made the 10,000-pound-plus units the darling of the oil shale business in Watton’s territory of eastern Ohio, where he carries the JLG, Skytrak and […]
October 1, 2013
Construction Equipment
How to maintenance Cummins-Westport natural gas engines
Natural gas fuel is making big inroads in the transportation and construction industries for a simple reason. It’s $1.50 to $2 cheaper per diesel gallon equivalent than traditional diesel fuel. There’s a lot to pencil out before you invest in a natural gas driven truck. You have to calculate how much you’ll save on fuel […]
October 1, 2013
Construction Equipment
Quick Data 10/13: Wheel loaders
October 1, 2013
Construction Equipment
The 7 questions you need to answer when renting a ride-on compactor
1. What type of material will you be compacting? If you’re compacting soil, know what type of soil – gravel, sand, silt or clay. Gravel and sandy soils call for a smooth drum vibratory roller; if you’re dealing with silt or clay materials, investigate a sheepsfoot (also called a padfoot) roller. Since sandier soils are […]
October 1, 2013
Construction Equipment
How to buy the right Mass Excavation equipment for your needs
In general, mass excavation is the removal of large amounts of materials using big machines over an extended period of time and within a deadline. How much material? How big of machines? How long of a time? There is no hard definition of mass excavation and the answers to those questions are at least partly […]
October 1, 2013
Construction Equipment
Everything you need to know about Tier 4 Final
January 1, 2014, is a bellwether day for off-road diesel engines. On that fast approaching date, the majority of diesel engines sold in the United States, Japan and most of Europe will have to meet the most strict exhaust emissions standards yet. To meet those standards – called Tier 4 Final in this country – […]
October 1, 2013
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