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Equipment lifecycles: Wheel loaders
Perhaps no other machine in a construction fleet demands as wide a range of torque output as the wheel loader with its grunt-and-run operation. And while this used to mean inexperienced operators could waste fuel, burn up the brakes and shock load the drivetrain, the current generation of wheel loaders eliminates or reduces many of […]
June 12, 2007
Safety
Maintenance management: Getting a grip on your tire program
To construction equipment managers focused on the maintenance and management of yellow iron, tires may seem like an afterthought. Yet tires are a significant part of the owning and operating costs of the wheeled equipment in your fleet. Tires not only demand a significant chunk of your operating budget, but they also have a big […]
June 12, 2007
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Maintenance Management: Fleet managers tell it like it is
You’re charged with the care and feeding of millions of dollars of yellow iron. You have to know the equipment as well as any technician, crunch numbers like an accountant, lead and motivate those under you, communicate effectively with those above you, negotiate like a bulldog and keep the equipment running in the face of […]
June 12, 2007
Business
Cover Story: Tandem, smooth-drum vibratory compactors, 2.5 to 3 metric tons
Compact rollers are essential for residential and urban asphalt and soil compaction jobs. Machines in the 2.5-to-3-metric-ton class are also large enough to tackle jobs beyond parking lots, street and driveway work. They can be used effectively in light highway applications such as grade work or ramp compaction. In recent years, compact rollers, once basic […]
June 12, 2007
Business
Reporter: Allied celebrates 60th
From its start manufacturing Grip-Lug grouser replacements out of discarded railroad rails during the middle of World War II, Allied Construction Products has grown to its current product offering of attachments, earth-piercing tools and trench safety equipment. It also still makes Grip-Lugs, which are welded to worn undercarriage grousers. But the core product for the […]
June 12, 2007
Safety
Reporter: Safety groups urge banning teenagers from construction
The Labor Department released a report in late July urging the government to revise its 60-year-old list of jobs barred to teenagers to include several more fields, including construction. Federal laws already prohibit anyone younger than 16 from working in construction, and roofing, excavation and demolition are illegal activities for workers younger than 18. But […]
June 12, 2007
Business
First Word: Business and family values
Is a good work ethic a genetic trait? And do family-run businesses have an advantage over others? Everything I’ve seen seems to indicate a can-do attitude and a capacity for hard work run in families. Here at Randall Publishing our ever-capable and always-upbeat administrative assistant Dixie Miller also happens to be the mother of three […]
June 12, 2007
Safety
Checkpoint: How to buy a used tri-axle dump truck
When it comes to buying a pre-owned dump truck, Steve Thompson, director, used truck sales, Arrow Used Trucks, says two things are immensely important. “First, never trust an odometer,” he says. “No matter how reputable the seller or the dealer you’re working with, they don’t know for sure if it’s been dialed back, disconnected or […]
June 12, 2007
Safety
Machine enhancements
Dual-grade laser for multiple applications AGL’s GradoPlane 10 dual-grade laser has four modes: level, vertical, side slope for site preparation and drain lines, and dual slope for compound grades up to 10 percent in either axis. Automatic grade range is -10 percent to +10 percent in X, Y and Z axes in increments of 0.001 […]
June 7, 2007
Safety
Lifting
Handle all pipe sizes with Vaculift’s pipe handler Hook up Vaculift’s RC 10 Pipe Handler in seconds for handling pipe in 4-inch sizes and up. Fully self-contained tank-beam unit 360-degree hydraulic rotator powered by an excavator’s bucket curl circuit Supports material for 15 minutes after engine shutoff Cradle attachment transports more than just pipes Transport […]
June 7, 2007
Safety
Couplers
Latch coupler by mechanical or hydraulic means WagMann Attachments’ Wedgelock excavator coupler system comes in either mechanical or remote hydraulic latching versions. Fits most excavators weighing between 4,000 and 240,000 pounds Lower the excavator-attached coupler to the bucket’s front pin, engage the front pin, and rotate the coupler to engage the back pin With both […]
June 7, 2007
Safety
Concrete/Asphalt
High horsepower cold planer compatible with backhoes and wheel loaders> Zanetis’ Road Hog planer and stabilizer for backhoes and wheel loaders has a cutting drum that side shifts 26 inches from center to the operator’s right for cutting against curbs. Available in cutting widths of 30, 40 and 60 inches 5-inch tooth standoff decreases drag […]
June 7, 2007
Safety
Marketplace
Shield workers from harsh elements Keep workers cool on the jobsite while protecting them in dangerous work environments with Gateway Safety’s Serpent ventilated safety helmets. Six vents along the peak of the helmet make up the CoolSense Air Flow System, so heat can escape and keep users cooler. The helmet’s snake-like shell design provides durable […]
June 7, 2007
Safety
Rent Smart: Rental news roundup
Sunbelt rentals kicks safety up a notch While most rental companies try to go over the owner’s manual with customers prior to equipment rental, it’s not uncommon for contractors to want to gloss over this moment. Accidents are more likely to happen, however, when you do not familiarize yourselves with a new rental machine. In […]
June 6, 2007
Safety
Maintenance: Filter check, Part Two
Dirt hasn’t changed much over the centuries, but the close internal clearances on many of the components in today’s high performance off-road equipment can’t tolerate it as well as older machines. Nowadays, cleanliness and contamination control are crucial to long equipment life and good maintenance. And the only thing that stands between your equipment and […]
June 6, 2007
Safety
How to Use: Gen sets/light towers
It’s natural for you to put a great deal of thought into the acquisition, operation and maintenance of your heavy equipment fleet, but doing the same with your light equipment can also boost your bottom line. Making the right choice Choosing a generator or light tower can be a critical decision, particularly if you power […]
June 6, 2007
Safety
Final Take: For women only
Women in the construction industry have often settled for wearing men’s clothing on the jobsite. Now, Carhartt plans to fix the problem with Carhartt for Women, a line of clothing and accessories tested last fall at 150 North American retailers. More than 25 percent of Carhartt’s existing customers are women, says Jill Makinen, women’s category […]
June 6, 2007
Safety
Trucks: Isuzu 2008 N-Series truck line
Isuzu’s 2008 low-cab-forward truck models are available at dealerships now and consist of four models: the NPR, NPR-HD, NQR (in regular and crew-cab versions) and the diesel-powered NRR. These trucks span Classes 3 through 5, with gross vehicle weight ratings ranging from 12,000 to 19,500 pounds. A fresh, new front-end appearance for the N-Series is […]
June 6, 2007
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