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Machine Matters – July 2009
Enhanced features on 90-to-less-than-135 horsepower wheel loaders give you exceptional performance for your primary jobs; add attachments and you have a true multi-purpose machine. Core basics First, let’s look at the core machine. Mike Murphy, product manager with New Holland Construction, says, “When it comes to carrying loads of material over a long distance and […]
July 8, 2009
Safety
Landclearing & Site
Compact grinder lowers fuel usage Dispose of wood waste affordably with Rayco’s line of compact horizontal grinders, which offer low fuel consumption for reduced operating costs. Available in a towable model or self propelled on a steel tracked undercarriage, the RH1754 operates productively on small jobsites. The unit grinds pallets, brush, green waste, lumber scraps […]
July 8, 2009
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Safety
AEM adds Chinese to safety pictorial database
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) developed a Chinese-language version of its Safety Pictorial Database. The database provides pictorial illustrations for use in equipment safety signs, manuals and training materials. There are currently 130 pictorials in the database and more translations are planned. To visit the database, go to the technical section of AEM’s website.
July 8, 2009
Safety
Curtis RCS cabs provide flexibility
Curtis Industries’ new modular cab system, the Rapid-Convertible System (RCS), for the 2009 Polaris Ranger utility vehicle provides flexibility with quick transformation from a closed to open cab in 60 seconds. A ROPS base frame with cab receiver mounts provides safety and easy installation of the modular components. The roof, windshield and rear panel feature […]
July 8, 2009
Safety
Arc Armor PAPR provides comfort and safety
Miller’s Arc Armor Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) provides comfort and safety in high welding fume environments. The product features a lithium ion battery, which has no memory retention from frequent charging that is associated with nickel hydride batteries. The lithium battery can be recharged at any time during its eight-hour charge cycle without reducing […]
July 8, 2009
Safety
ARTBA and CNA seek award nominations
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and CNA are seeking nominations for the 2009 Contractor Safety Award. The award recognizes contractors that have implemented outstanding employee health and safety programs. Contractors engaged in the construction of roads, bridges, ports, tunnels and transit operations are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate an OSHA Recordable […]
July 8, 2009
Business
ICUEE 2009 promises more hands-on experience
The 2009 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) will feature a “Ride N Drive” track to give attendees the hands-on experience the show is known for. It will provide more than 20 educational programming sessions, more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space for more than 300 featured exhibitors, a field trip to […]
July 8, 2009
Safety
Work Zone Safety website offers multicultural section
The National Work Zone Safety Clearinghouse now features a multicultural section for its website. The new section offers road construction zone safety resources in Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish and Russian.
July 8, 2009
Safety
More than half of highway fatalities related to deficient roadway conditions
More than half of U.S. highway fatalities are related to deficient roadway conditions, according to a study by the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE). The study, titled “On a Crash Course: The Dangers and Health Costs of Deficient Roadways,” identifies ways transportation officials can improve road conditions to save lives and reduce injuries. […]
July 8, 2009
Business
Grote receives Diamond Supplier award
Navistar presented Grote Industries with the 2008 Diamond Supplier Award. The award is the company’s highest honor for suppliers. It is given each year to a Navistar supplier that shows exceptional performance in quality, delivery and cost control. Grote, a family-owned business that manufactures and markets vehicle safety systems products, has earned the award three […]
June 30, 2009
Safety
Pangborn’s Genesis blast wheel offers simplified maintenance
Pangborn’s Genesis blast wheel allows for easy assembly and maintenance through the front-of-housing access to runnerheads, which enables full assembly in less than an hour. It makes setting the pattern length a one-step job and features dual-tapered vanes to eliminate “shot locking.” The blast wheel features tight tolerances that result in less wear by using […]
June 19, 2009
Business
AEM webinars focus on product safety and compliance
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is offering live webinars of three of its top-rated presentations on product safety and compliance. Webinars will allow the experience of an AEM seminar for those who cannot attend during conferences. “AEM webinars allow more industry professionals to benefit from the knowledge sharing and practical, ready-to-use information found in […]
June 18, 2009
Safety
Caltrans allocates $128 million to transportation projects
The California Transportation Commission today allocated $128 million to 75 transportation projects statewide, including $36 million in economic stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, a.k.a. the stimulus. This is good news for the construction industry. With every project that has funds obligated, it means more money will be injected into the […]
June 11, 2009
Safety
Light Equipment Marketplace
Whether your project’s plans include temporary night lighting or you unexpectedly find yourself in a situation where you need more light, such as an emergency utility repair, a combination light tower and generator can lighten your job. OSHA’s minimum standard for illumination of a general construction area is 5 foot-candles from a height of 30 […]
June 2, 2009
Safety
Attachments ’09
Those who say “It can’t be done,” just haven’t found the right attachment yet. This year we’re focusing on attachments for excavators and skid steers. And once you wrap your head around the idea that these two machines are really just mobile hydraulic power sources, then you can begin to use your imagination. Whether you’re […]
June 1, 2009
Business
Sponsored Information: Annual attachments supplement
Trees Unlimited in suburban Chicago employs a diverse array of skid steers and attachments to achieve a common land clearing goal. Whether they are performing selective thinning and beautification for a private landowner, trail development and maintenance for park projects, or clear-cutting for a commercial endeavor, the skid steers work in tandem to get the […]
May 28, 2009
Safety
Cover Story/Productivity Guide: Wheel loaders
When the Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 3 regulations for 100-175 horsepower off-road vehicles take effect in January, it will mark a transition period for wheel loaders with 135 to
May 28, 2009
Business
Product Report: Rock solid
Caterpillar’s 770 and 772 and F-Series off-highway trucks incorporate several new features such as engines, radiators, enhanced transmission and brake systems and a redesigned cab for better access. These models are also designed for lower fuel consumption and provide better pass matches with loading machines such as the 385C excavator, or the 980 or 992 […]
May 28, 2009
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