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Reduce risk of dropping attachments
Reduce the risk of dropping attachments at the initial latching stage with Wedgelock‘s I-Lock Multi-Model hydraulic quick coupler. The I-Lock coupler has an independent front latch that automatically engages onto the front pin. Even if an operator gets distracted during the changing of attachments, the I-Lock safety latch automatically resets itself ensuring that the coupler […]
February 28, 2007
Safety
Caterpillar
Caterpillar reported record third quarter 2006 sales and revenues of $10.517 billion and record third quarter profit of $769 million, or $1.14 per share. Sales and revenues increased 17 percent, and profit per share was up 21 percent compared with the third quarter of 2005. Sales and revenues for the first nine months of 2006 […]
February 26, 2007
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Horizontal drill lets you navigate in the right direction A Caterpillar 540-horsepower diesel engine powers Vermeer’s D330x500 Navigator horizontal directional drill with a 15-horsepower boost over the older D300x500 model. A hydrostatic hydraulic system produces 50,000 feet per pound of rotational torque for drilling in difficult ground formations and delivers 330,000 pounds of thrust/pullback force […]
February 5, 2007
Safety
Rent Smart: How to rent a compact backhoe
You have a job that could be done with hand labor but to save time and backs you’re considering renting a backhoe loader for the project. Compact backhoes are available from 16 to 45 horsepower, and excel in jobs that do not require heavy lift capacity or deep excavation. (A full size backhoe’s dig depth […]
February 5, 2007
Safety
Cover Story: 30- to 45-metric-ton excavators
Noting the strong emphasis on jobsite and individual environments, manufacturers of 30-to-45-metric-ton excavators are highlighting cleaner engines, fuel economy and comfortable operator environments. Faster hydraulics, simplified maintenance and new Tier 3 engines deliver a boost in productivity and lower daily costs. Ergonomically designed cabs and controls minimize operator fatigue. Here’s what’s new in this machine […]
February 5, 2007
Safety
Training: Polishing your paving skills
Many people who work on asphalt paving crews learn their skills on the job. That can be good – if you learn at the hands of a master, or not so good – if you spend years unknowingly repeating the mistakes of the person who taught you. And if a supervisor or trainer teaches anything […]
February 5, 2007
Safety
How to Use: Brush cutters make the cut
Choosing the right brush cutter depends on factors such as worksite environment, terrain and the type of brush that needs cutting. The nature of the wood, for example, can affect your productivity, especially in different regions. “Most regions have some form of invasive species and how it grows and cuts varies greatly,” says Mike Slattery, […]
February 5, 2007
Safety
Trucks: New-generation Tundra
Toyota’s Tundra CrewMax, unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January, suits contractors’ lifestyles and work loads with a logical blend of comfort and capability. The production of the next-generation, full-size Tundra marks the first time complete responsibility of manufacturing a Toyota product has taken place in the United States. The result is […]
February 5, 2007
Safety
Multi-gang dowel drill attaches to backhoes or excavators
E-Z Drill‘s Model 210 Eq. Mt. is a multi-gang dowel drill that can be mounted to most backhoes or excavators quickly and easily. It uses pneumatic drill motors, and has a standard hydraulic “side-shift” feature with nylon wear pads to eliminate jamming or sticking, and allows for faster positioning. This feature can also be used […]
January 18, 2007
Safety
December 2006
Auction Days at Iron Planet December 7 and 14, 2006 www.ironplanet.com 888-433-5426 Spanish-language Construction Safety and Health Course December 7-8, 2006 from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Hunter College, Room 102 425 East 25th St. New York, NY 10010 www.ophp.umdnj.edu 732-235-9453
January 15, 2007
Business
Sponsored Information: World of Concrete
Following last year’s record-setting event, World of Concrete 2007 will be bigger and feature more than 130 seminars in both 90-minute and 3-hour sessions on a variety of topics. The January 23-26 event in Las Vegas will also include operator competitions and exhibitor demonstrations. Many of the seminars in this year’s show will focus on […]
January 7, 2007
Business
Construction Specialties: Stepping up to your first service truck
In the past few years many equipment manufacturers and their dealers have offered attractive sales and service packages that enable contractors to forget about equipment service, repairs and maintenance and concentrate on just the money making part of construction. For start-up contractors with limited capital and just a few employees these packages are hard to […]
January 7, 2007
Business
Rent Smart: AED Rental Survey tracks trends for 2006
Product availability is the number one factor used to decide where to rent equipment, according to the Associated Equipment Distributors’ AED Rental 2006, a survey of manufacturers, dealers and end users examining rental trends in North America. The survey is intended as a status report on the rental industry and profiles aspects such as rental […]
January 7, 2007
Business
Compact Application Tips: When bigger isn’t better
Contractors quickly realized the value of using smaller sized machinery when working between buildings and incorporated compact excavators into their fleet. They’re such popular pieces of equipment, contractors are using these machines on all types of jobsites. Realizing their adaptability, manufacturers are adding options like long- or extendable-arm configurations and multiple attachments to make the […]
January 7, 2007
Safety
Upgrade your grade control system for entry-level earthmoving, site preparation
Designed for excavation, trenching, grading and profile work, the Trimble GCS600 Grade Control System for excavators is an entry-level product for the owner-operator or contractor in the earthmoving, general construction, site preparation and excavating markets. The unit uses angle sensors that measure the relationship between the body, boom, stick and bucket to determine where the […]
December 8, 2006
Safety
Hot water pressure washers built for high performance
Mi-T-M has built the HSE series hot water electric pressure washers to be quieter and vibrate less. The HSE series features totally enclosed, fan cooled electric motors with manual overload protection, energy efficient, top fired, powder coated heat exchangers, No. 1 or No 2. diesel or kerosene fired burner, belt drive or direct drive triplex […]
September 18, 2006
Safety
Company explores new territory with heavy-duty forestry machines
Volvo announced its foray into forestry with the introduction of three new forestry machines. The three models – the 26-ton EC210 BFX, the 31-ton Volvo EC 240 BFX, and the 36-ton Volvo EC 290 BFX – have been engineered to meet the needs of the international forestry industry. In the Volvo FX range, the F […]
September 18, 2006
Business
Talking the talk
If you or your supervisors struggle to communicate with a Spanish-speaking work force, your old high school or college textbooks probably aren’t going to be much help. Fortunately there is “Learning Construction Spanglish, A Beginners Guide to Spanish On-the-Job,” a book by Terry Eddy and Alberto Herrera written specifically for the needs of construction supervisors. […]
September 7, 2006
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