Construction Equipment articles from August 2003

Construction Equipment archives from August 2003

Validate the value.(Sutton Report)
August 1, 2003... The market has been working its way through a new-equipment glut for the past two years, and new Construction Equipment research helps explain why demand has slowed even as construction remains active. Our 2003 Universe Study reveals a...

Elliott equipment.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... Improvements on the redesigned ECH-4-9O aerial-work platform and crane include: continuous rotation, turret-mounted lower controls, 40 percent fewer fittings, easy-access pedestal opening, and tubular torque frame. Proximity sensing switches...

ASV.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... The RC-Series rubber-track loaders have the reputation for providing extremely low ground pressures that protect sensitive working surfaces. Now, taking that concept a step further, ASV offers its RC-30 and RC-50 models in "Turf Edition"...

Bil-jax.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... Powered by a 13-hp Honda engine, the Falcon 125 is a self-propelled boom lift with four-wheel drive. It features a 360-degree range of motion, a working height up to 41 feet, and a horizontal reach to 21 feet. The unit can be easily maneuvered...

Bidwell.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... Model TC-360 is capable of longitudinal texturing/curing, transverse texturing/curing, and longitudinal curing. It handles paving projects from 24 to 60 feet wide, and can be lengthened by adding 3-, 4-, 6-, 12-, or 15-foot sections. For...

Stellar.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... With 72 cubic feet of haul space, the 1302E Road Ranger can haul up to 30 medium truck tires. The 13-foot-long aluminum body comes with 26 inch-wide front compartments, 22-inch side panels, and an electric-hydraulic lift gate with a 1,600-pound...

Caterpillar.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... The 800-hp (net) Cat 992G wheel loader has been made tougher with changes to its cast box boom, rear frame and bucket. An automatic lubrication system has been fitted as standard, and refinement of the loader linkage, says Cat, provides more...

Schwing.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... The WPT Series includes models in 50-, 70-, and 95-cubic-yard-per-hour output capacities. Through powering the concrete pump with a medium-duty truck, the machine is said to provide operators the ease of maneuvering only one vehicle on the...

Vermeer.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... Models E550 and E900 High CFM Evacuator vacuum systems are capable of delivering 1,000 cubic feet per minute to provide efficient potholing and cleanup of spoils. The E550 features a 550-gallon spoil capacity tank and a 225-gallon water tank...

Baker.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... Baker/Aichi Model ISK85 is a four-stage telescopic aerial-work platform designed for mounting on an Isuzu or Chevrolet/GMC truck chassis. The package has a GVW of less than 20,000 pounds. According to Baker, the aerial-work platform has a...

Ingersoll-Rand.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... Used most often in thick-lift applications, the 16-ton SD-160 TF compactor has two configurations. The SD-160DX smooth-drum model features an operating weight of 35,200 pounds, has a centrifugal force of 76,300 pounds, and works best in...

Sennebogen.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... The 835M C Series material handler features many improvements over the B Series. Its new undercarriage is 8 inches wider and 12 inches longer, making it a more stable machine. It comes with a standard 226-hp Deutz engine or an optional 272-hp...

John Deere.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... Enhancements to C-Series II 655C and 755C crawler loaders include an optimized power-management system, improved steering response, and increased low-speed range from 2.8 to 4 mph. New operator features include wider armrests with six-way...

The Escalate ET 12000 hydraulic drop-deck trailer has a 12,000-pound capacity.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... The Escalate ET 12000 hydraulic drop-deck trailer has a 12,000-pound capacity. It features a leaf-spring suspension that increases the bed width to 75 inches, while producing a softer ride and easier trailer control during transportation. With...

Link-belt.(Market Watch)
August 1, 2003... Model 348 HYLAB 5 is a lattice-boom crawler crane with a rated lift capacity of 300 tons. Key features include a large tilting cab with air conditioning and hot water heal, a new SML-10 load-moment indicator, a 470-hp Isuzu engine, and slabtype...

Guide to TEA-21 reauthorization.(Legislation)
August 1, 2003... The effort is underway to ensure reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). Construction Equipment strongly supports this funding and urges all in the industry to participate in the legislative process....

Attendance up for ICUEE show.(Convention News)
August 1, 2003... There's still time to register for the 2003 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE). Advance registration through late June is up 55 percent compared to the same time period for the 2001 show. About 800 exhibitors...

AEMP rewards top managers.(Best Practices)
August 1, 2003... The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) created the Fleet Masters Award to recognize professionals who excel at putting cost-effective heavy-equipment fleets in the field. Nominations are being solicited from the entire...

Find fleet answers at conference.(Training)
August 1, 2003... The Association of Equipment Management Professionals' 16th Annual Technical Conference offers an agenda with rich resources for technicians and managers of mobile heavy equipment. The conference--Oct. 26-28 at the Hyatt in Columbus,...

Managers digest.(Status & Forecast)
August 1, 2003... [down arrow] PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION SPENDING Public construction spending slipped slightly in May to just below the $210 billion annual rate that has prevailed for the past year. Education and locally funded highway projects have been slowed...

Customized maintenance trucks save time, money.(Job Solutions)
August 1, 2003... Preventive maintenance made easy. That's every fleet manager's challenge. According to Elliott Machine Works, preventive maintenance trucks customized to a contractor's specific application can help crews and equipment work at full...

America's fleet remains strong: the first equipment census since the economy's braking reveals an older fleet, but one operated by a growing, diversified industry.(Special Report)
August 1, 2003... Four very different years have passed since Construction Equipment's 1999 census of the nation's fleet of equipment. Two of those years capped off an amazing decade of construction activity, and the other two ushered in the current economic...

Design overhaul transforms Gradall's 4100: one engine (not two), conventional excavator layout, refined hydraulics, enhanced performance and sleek styling characterize this new Gradall.(Cover story: field test)
August 1, 2003... CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT EXCLUSIVE FIELD TEST In 1994, when CE tested a new Gradall XL-5200 against its 880E predecessor, we found the radically redesigned new model, on average, to be 85 percent more productive at basic earthmoving...

Ford shows off its next, best F-150: equipped for work or play, the F-150 is stronger, safer, more refined, nicer driving and better looking than the current series.(Hands-On Trucking)
August 1, 2003... Ford Motor Co. turned 100 years old in mid-June, just as its marketers and engineers began showing off their new 2004 F-150 to hundreds of dealers and press reporters. Executives are proud of the firm's truck heritage, which goes back about...

Any idea what's in your radiator? The most important aspect of cooling-system care is to pick a strategy and stick with it.(Buying Right)
August 1, 2003... No matter what you might believe about new heavy-duty antifreeze formulations, virtually all antifreeze is roughly 95 percent ethylene glycol and 5 percent water and additives. The stuff that isn't made from ethylene glycol (only about 1...

Excavators combine compactness and power: take big-excavator features, fit them into a smaller package, and you have today's new breed of excavator.(Buying File)
August 1, 2003... For those looking for a crawler excavator that combines the power to tackle significant jobs but also has the compactness to move into areas that would typically be too confining for a large excavator, look no further than the new breed of...

Single work mode: John Deere.(Gallery of Crawler Excavators)
August 1, 2003... The 135C from John Deere operates efficiently within a 12-foot track, resulting in enhanced production and faster cycle times. With a reduced tail swing, the excavator works well in urban areas. Using Deere's Powerwize II hydraulic system, the...

Boom rotates 220 degrees: Gradall.(Gallery of Crawler Excavators)
August 1, 2003... With a boom that imitates the movements of the human arm and wrist, Gradall's XL 3200 is able to swing from side to side, reach up for loading and unloading as well as dig straight down. The 220-degree boom rotation allows the machine to handle...

Tracks take rubber pads: Caterpillar.(Gallery of Crawler Excavators)
August 1, 2003... Three blades of differing widths are available for the Caterpillar 314C LR. The bolt-on cutting edge can be reused by turning it upside down. Rubber pads can be fitted over the standard track shoes to minimize ground damage. The compact radius...

Three-pump hydraulic system: New Holland Construction.(Gallery of Crawler Excavators)
August 1, 2003... A three-pump hydraulic system on the New Holland EC130 produces faster, smoother work cycles and also reduces fuel consumption and hydraulic oil heating. A dedicated swing pump provides top performance during combined swing and attachment...

Roomy, soundproof cab: Case.(Gallery of Crawler Excavators)
August 1, 2003... The new CX135 from Case, part of the CX Series, has a 2 foot-1 inch swing radius for work under tight conditions. The soundproof cab is roomy, with a skylight and sliding front window for ventilation and view. Heater and air conditioning are...

Two-speed boom function: LBX.(Gallery of Crawler Excavators)
August 1, 2003... Inte-LX, the computer command control system on the Link-Belt 130LX, monitors hydraulic output, pressures, and regulates engine performance for the maximum balance between speed, power end fuel efficiency needed on the job. A two-speed boom and...

Convex-shaped cab: Komatsu.(Gallery of Crawler Excavators)
August 1, 2003... Komatsu's PC128US-2 employs a new convex-shaped cab that provides ample space throughout. Multi-position, pressure proportional control levers allow the operator to work in comfort while maintaining precise control. Viscous mountings dampen...

Stores performance data: Hitachi.(Gallery of Crawler Excavators)
August 1, 2003... The Machine Information Center on the Zaxis 135US from Hitachi captures and stores vital machine performance data such as engine speeds, hydraulic temperatures, pump pressures, alarms and faults, hours of operation and more. The data can be...

Numerous cab improvements: Volvo.(Gallery of Crawler Excavators)
August 1, 2003... The Volvo EC160B excavator carries such enhancements as state-of-the-art hydraulics and operator cab improvements including automatic temperature control, improved visibility, air suspension heated seating, and a reconfigured electronic system...

10-percent power boost: Hyundai.(Gallery of Crawler Excavators)
August 1, 2003... Among the control features on the Hyundai 180C-3 is power boost, which increases power 10 percent in hard digging; automatic warm-up; a total horsepower control system consisting of two hydraulic pumps that utilize total engine output; and four...

Power and fuel economy: Daewoo.(Gallery of Crawler Excavators)
August 1, 2003... An air-to-water intercooled engine on the Daewoo Solar 175LCV excavator provides power and fuel economy. In addition, the machine is equipped with the upgraded e-EPOS system that is designed to maximize work efficiency. Features of the system...

Frame built to last: JCB.(Gallery of Crawler Excavators)
August 1, 2003... With an X-frame urdercarriage, the JCB JS130 excavator has good ground clearance, a large-diameter swing ring and belly guards. The AMS Advanced Management System maximizes machine performance and minimizes fuel consumption by matching the...

Barber Brothers reforms maintenance with tools in hand: an equipment module of the company's software stops filter failures and makes maintenance preventive.(Great Managers)
August 1, 2003... When Barber Brothers Contracting got serious about preventive maintenance, Ronnie Falgout found the firm already had the tools they needed to stop PM-related failures. They just needed to put them to good use. "We hall always kept file...

No stopping ATVs on the jobsite: for hauling or transportation, heavy-duty all-terrain vehicles provide an efficient and economical way to get around.(Spotlight)
August 1, 2003... TORO A hybrid utility vehicle, the Toro Twister, features a suspension system consisting of a front independent A-Arm suspension that absorbs shocks from uneven terrain, and an active in-frame suspension that twists to allow the front of...

Caterpillar raises the bar for engine-oil performance: Cat recommends users seek oils that comply with its ECF-1 standards for engines without EGR.(Shop Report)
August 1, 2003... Caterpillar issued the ECF-1 engine-oil standard, which the engine maker says should be applied in addition to the American Petroleum Institute (API) CI-4 standards, to protect Cat engines from soot, wear and piston deposits. In the past, Cat...

Volvo Truck shows off 16-liter diesel: the new high-horsepower engine could find work in American-made trucks.(Truck Report)
August 1, 2003... Volvo Truck Corp. of Sweden has unveiled a new high-horsepower 16-liter diesel that could appear rider the hoods of American-made Volvo and Mack trucks. The D16C powers a new FH16 cab-over-engine vehicle that is now Volvo's top model in Europe...

New Solar-V models have green engines: Daewoo's new hydraulic-excavator series features Tier-II compliant engines, hydraulic refinement and operator amenities.(Earthmoving)
August 1, 2003... Daewoo Heavy Industries & Machinery recently introduced a sparkling new hydraulic-excavator line, the Series-V, which includes eight crawler models and three wheel models. Approximate operating weights for the crawler models range from the 55...

Recycled antifreeze basics: cleaning technology, additive quality, and ethics are critical considerations.(Shop Report)
August 1, 2003... According to Gary Gunderson, owner of Recycle Technologies in Wood Dale, Ill., all "recycled" antifreeze is not the same. The quality of the finished product, he says, depends basically on how well the old coolant is "stripped" (cleaned), and...

Leading edge attachments.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The Multi-Ripper for backhoe-loaders and hydraulic excavators can be used in place of a hydraulic hammer, according to the company. It penetrates frost, shale, sandstone, limestone asphalt, coral, and can dig around utilities. For...

Stellar.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... Designed for the company's 1184 tire service body, the 1184 Interchange Module fits behind the cab of the chassis in place of a crane unit. At 94 inches long and 22 inches wide, the unit provides 24 cu. ft. of tool storage. It accommodates...

Multiquip.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The CA-Series walk-behind trowel allows operators to finish in tight spaces such as doorways. The CA-4-4H has a 24-inch diameter, and its rotating guard ring prevents damage to walls and other obstructions. It has a 4-hp engine, weighs 125...

DPL group.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The Titan Anti-Theft System automatically immobilizes machines at night to eliminate unauthorized movement and theft. It requires no manual locks, special keys or user programming. The system also allows fleet managers to remotely monitor...

Arcon welding.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The Workhorse Tigweld 300 ST performs TIG/Stick welding functions without causing radio interference with electronic equipment and controls, computers, cell phones and other communication systems. Current ranges from 10 to 300 amps at 60...

Carling technologies.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The Soft Start DC Motor Speed Control features a solid-state design--as opposed to a solenoid-resistor design--to reduce repair costs. Both 12- and 24-volt-motor versions are available. It occupies little space, generates minimal heat, and is...

Flo-tech.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The PFM Series of portable hydraulic testers includes three testing units for mobile or stationary hydraulic systems and components. All testers are accurate within one percent full range and provide large, 3.5-digit LCD for both flow and...

Geith.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The Auto Klamp Heavy Duty rigid thumb features four-point adjustment for a range of working angles. In addition, it has a high-yield pivot area, a heavy-duty oversized pivot pin and an automatic foldaway stay arm. The units are available for a...

Hendrickson.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... For on- and off-highway applications, Primaax heavy-duty air suspension reduces suspension-induced driveline vibration. Forged support beams, outboard-mounted torque rods and a crossbeam deliver optimal roll stiffness--a benefit to applications...

Seats Incorporated.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... Ultra Low Mechanical off-highway suspension system for rough-terrain forklifts and compact rollers aims to reduce vibration. It is designed for operator comfort in equipment where vertical space is limited. Weight/ride controls are easy to...

Mack.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... Available on the company's ASET engines, the PowerLeash engine brake system reaches 420 braking horsepower at 2,100 rpm. It provides near-instantaneous response, thus enhancing the downshifting performance of automated manual transmissions. An...

Dimas.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... Of the company's three new flat saws, the FS 8700 D is the largest and features an 83-hp Deutz diesel engine with turbocharger. It is equipped with a two-speed hydrostatic transmission and has infinitely variable speeds to 220 fpm. Six blade...

Topcon.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... Replacing the GTS-800 Series, the GTS-810 Series of robotic total stations has improved tracking speed and a new 5-inch angle-accuracy model. Distance measurement ranges to 7,200 feet to a single prism, and tilt compensating ranges to 4 feet....

Yokohama.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The RY587 MSC long-haul-trailer tire aims to reduce suspension-component wear and irregular tire wear. A groove near the tread's edge minimizes pressure, which results in reduced free-rolling wear and extended tire life. Ejector ribs prevent...

Stow.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The T-20H and T-30H trash pumps are ideal for dewatering jobs with high solid content. The T-20H has a maximum capacity of 158 gpm and a 5.5-hp engine. The T-30H pumps 338 gpm and has an 8-hp engine. Both have a maximum head of 79 feet. Debris...

Thompson pump.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... Designed for use with most of the company's pumps, the Silent Knight modular canopy keeps noise levels at or below 70 decibels at 7 meters. The unit has four side doors for access to the pump and engine, and two rear doors that open without...

USA Airmobile.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... Wishbone--a two-point safety tether and transfer system--allows workers to be tethered to moveable support as they attach another tether to a fixed support. If the moveable support fails, the moveable tether releases and leaves the worker...

Target.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The model MG-10 saw is ideal for cutting green concrete. It has a 10-inch maximum blade capacity and can cut to 3 inches. The blade up-cuts to help keep a clean edge. It is designed to allow the operator to quickly preset the depth of cut, and...

LuBoron.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... Developed by Argonne National Laboratories, LuBoron Gear Oil Treatment is said to form a "near-diamond-hard micro-player of protection" on gears and bearings in manual transmissions, transaxles and final drives. Benefits of a...

The Porto-Screed requires only one operator and delivers 4,300 vibrations per minute.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The Porto-Screed requires only one operator and delivers 4,300 vibrations per minute. The unit's top vibrating speed and amplitude allow operators to pour and strike-off a stiffer mix. Vibrating action brings fine aggregate to the surface...

Koike Aronson.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The Handy Auto Plus handheld cutting torch now includes auto-ignition with pre-set flame adjusting. It cuts straight lines, curves, bevels, pipes and circles. To begin cutting, the operator simply presses a lever on the torch grip, which starts...

Donaldson.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... By combining its Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) muffler and Spiracle closed crankcase ventilation (CCV) filtration system, the company has found a way to reduce both tailpipe and engine-crankcase emissions in medium- and heavy-duty trucks....

Dana.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... Designed for telescopic boom handlers with a lift capacity of 9,000 to 12,000 pounds, the company's heavy-duty drive train system consists of a Model 223 axle, a VDT12000HD transmission, and a 1410 Series drive shaft. The four-gear system is...

E-Z drill.(Market Watch Lite)
August 1, 2003... The Cure Sprayer Trailer for a variety of concrete cures has a 2,000g-pound axle, fork tubes and 40 feet of 1/2-inch sprayer hose. The unit's self-loading feature includes a pump, which moves the cure directly from the barrel into the trailer's...

Scrapers take off on two wheels: when two wheels were added to early drag pans, earthmoving was changed forever.(Iron Works)
August 1, 2003... The earliest scrapers were little more than drag pans pulled by horses or even men. But when a contractor put two wheels on the pan in 1877, the two-wheel scraper came into being. The advantage was that the scraper could now lift its load,...