Construction Equipment articles from August 2005

Construction Equipment archives from August 2005

How Access Use Grew Through Recession.
August 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Bargains on used machines orphaned by defunct manufacturers lured new AWP users, and surviving manufacturers can't keep up with orders since the economy's recovery This century started with a...

Buying File Gallery.
August 1, 2005... By Staff Scanlift/Kesla Larry Stewart All-Hydraulic Controls Two telescopic booms that have been sold under the Scanlift brand in North America -- the 72-foot SL240 and 54-foot SL190 -- have been redesigned with fully...

Love that Labor Lost.
August 1, 2005... Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief Some equipment managers have determined that the technician problem may not be as much related to head counts as it is to efficiencies. Several we've spoken with lately have determined that they had too many...

Be Ready to Play the Game.
August 1, 2005... By Mike Vorster, Contributing Editor Corporate decision-making must include the equipment manager, or the business risks ineffective application of machines Construction companies continuously debate the role of equipment management in...

Dig and Load Faster With a Backhoe's Uniquely Combined Tools.
August 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Understanding backhoe-loaders' weight distribution and setup options can make them the most productive machines in their weight range Mastering the backhoe-loader is a big job because it is really two...

48-Minute Operation Changes Cat's Personality.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor That's how long it took to transform a Caterpillar 236 skid-steer into a real, mud-slinging crawler tractor On a stormy Thursday morning in mid-May, we watched Local 150's Jim Yasko and Sean Connelly...

Looks Brutish, But It Behaves.
August 1, 2005... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor Peterbilt's 357HH shrugs off Houston's heat and humidity as it smoothly cruises the concrete One thing truck builders do to meet varying operating needs is to tailor an existing model to a specific job. The...

Diesel-Powered Workhorse.
August 1, 2005... By Keith Haddock, Contributing Editor Lima 2400 excavator was popular among surface-mining contractors, and it could operate as a shovel or dragline Before the era of hydraulic excavators, contractors and surface mining companies could...

Hard-Working Attachments.
August 1, 2005... By Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief, and Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Try these attachments on for size and turn skid-steers, mini-excavators and other small machines into efficient jobsite tool carriers Simultaneous Angle,...

Vermeer.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A new blower system for use on the HG6000TX horizontal grinder eliminates the need for operators to handle piles of processed material a second time, as it broadcasts it across the ground or blows it into a...

Cummins.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor DQC series generator sets are based on a new 23-liter inline 6-cylinder diesel that offers low emissions and fast transient response to load changes. The 600, 750 and 800 kW generators have a PowerCommand...

John Deere.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Models 35D and 50D zero-tail-swing compact excavators have faster operating speeds and more drawbar pull than their predecessors. The 35D has maximum dig reach of 17 feet 1 inch to a depth of 10 feet; the...

Takeuchi.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Weighing in at 31,370 pounds, the TB1140 hydraulic excavator is now the largest model in the company's range. This 15-ton, 83.4-hp machine has a dig depth of 18 feet with its offset swing boom and a dump...

Liebherr.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The newest wheeled excavator to arrive in the U.S. market is the A-900-C Litronic, with an operating weight between 35,300 and 40,300 pounds. The 120-hp machine uses a Liebherr D-924-TI-E four-cylinder...

Mixer Systems.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor EconoBatch batch plant is available in a skid-mounted version that is pre-wired and pre-piped. It can be loaded off a truck as one entire unit, according to the company, and operating in a matter of hours....

Eagle Crusher.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor UltraMax 1600-69 is a portable high-volume, primary/secondary impact crushing and recycling plant. It has a 3-bar rotor for optimum penetration and less wear. It processes material at up to 800 tons per...

RexCon.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The Texture Cure 2600 features two each 10-foot-long and 16-inch-high profile track systems with 12-inch-wide grouser pads. Tracks are powered by a hydrostatic torque drive with integral brakes built in for...

Sennebogen.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 840 M C Series material handlers is powered by a 280-hp Caterpillar 3126B diesel engine and uses one large hydraulic axial piston pump with 148-gpm capacity. The radiator fan is hydraulically driven and...

Terex Roadbuilding.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Terex Roadbuilding aims to develop the PR-950 into the only milling machine over 800 horsepower that transports at less than 75,000 pounds. This prototype met the target weight of 73,000 pounds for the...

Stellar.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Offering 28 feet of hydraulic reach, the 6628 telescopic crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 6,000 pounds. At 28 feet, it can lift 1,350 pounds. The crane uses a planetary winch system with a...

Miskin.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor With a 26-yard capacity, Miskin's D-26 pull-type scraper features a 14-foot cutting width. It has a Cushion-Ride suspension that allows high-speed travel and protects the scraper in rough terrain. The...

LeeBoy.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The Legend Screed System is equipped with electric heat, and LeeBoy offers the electrically heated version as an option on its commercial-class pavers. The new screed, says LeeBoy, provides all the premium...

Titan Trailers.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A specially equipped version of its THINWALL live-floor trailer is designed for the mining industry. It features a new V-Plow cleaning system to complement its V-Floor unloading system. The trailer combines...

Gehl.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor With operating weights ranging from 6,200 to 7,800 pounds, the 40 Series skid-steer loaders feature SAE operating loads ranging from 1,500 to 2,400 pounds. Models 4640, 4840, 5640 and 6640 are powered by...

GOMACO.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor GOMACO's V2 is a dual mold system that is hydraulically adjustable for paving at different widths. The configuration of the front and rear molds dictates the minimum and maximum paving widths and the amount...

Liebherr.
August 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The LIKUFIX attachment-coupler system is designed for Liebherr excavators with operating weights between 26,450 and 88,160 pounds and using mechanical and hydraulic attachments with Liebherr quick-coupler...

How to Fight Machine Fires.
August 1, 2005... Staff Operator-training videotapes from VISTA say that every piece of construction equipment should have a fire extinguisher on board. Machine maintenance schedules should include checking regularly (at least monthly) to be sure the fire...

Foamed Asphalt Offers Impressive Benefits.
August 1, 2005... Staff Foamed asphalt is a new cold-in-place road base recycling technology, which is offering public-works agencies new options for road-base stabilization and recycling. The benefits of foamed asphalt-stabilized road bases are so...

JCB Enters Compaction Market.
August 1, 2005... Staff JCB has acquired Germany-based Vibromax Compaction Equipment. The company will be called JCB Vibromax and will be managed as part of the JCB group. Products will be marketed as JCB Vibromax and will feature the JCB logo. Production...

eBay Offers Purchase Protection.
August 1, 2005... Staff eBay has launched a free Business Equipment Purchase Protection Program for select business and industrial categories including construction equipment. The program protects buyers for up to $20,000 against fraud and material...

Compare Tires' Life Costs.
August 1, 2005... Staff Michelin's Earthmover Group produced a computer program called Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to provide buyers a clear picture of the true costs of owning a tire, including repair, downtime, wear and initial price. The TCO tool,...

New Grease Conquers Dust.
August 1, 2005... Staff Constant exposure to powdery dust and water in kaolin mining caused premature bearing failures in mills and filtration equipment at J.M. Huber's Sandersville, Ga., mines. Kaolin is white clay that adds brightness to paper, china and...

Best of Show Winner.
August 1, 2005... Staff The driving rain from tropical storm Arlene failed to dampen the competitive spirit at the 23rd annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs contest held recently in Wildwood, Fla. More than 60 working-class vehicles from 24 states were in the...

Status and Forecast.
August 1, 2005... By Jim Haughey, Director of Economics Public Construction Spending Jim Haughey Public construction spending has increased steadily from January to May, but the 7-percent gain from last May is all inflation. Costs are up 8 percent...

Ditch Witch.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The SK350 features a 7.5-gallon fuel tank and frame-mounted gas and hydraulic tanks to allow operators to refuel fluids without raising the hood. With a 12-gpm auxiliary circuit flow, the...

Alemite.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The reservoir filler gun can dispense 14 ounces in less than 60 seconds, says the company. It also provides 1,000 psi and will not pump air into a centralized lubrication system. Because...

Topcon.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The RL-H3CL long-range, automatic laser is ideal for machine-control operations. The instrument has fully enclosed optics and will operate up to 60 hours on four C batteries. The package also...

Ergodyne.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The GB5155 Hi-Vis Low Profile Hydration Pack is made of lime nylon for daytime visibility and reflective glass bead tape for night visibility. Water capacity is 2 liters and lasts about 3...

Allmand.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Three indirect-oil-fired heaters have BTU ratings from 320,000 to 505,000 and operate on 120-volt power. The burner has a 0.25-hp motor that delivers airflow between 2,500 and 3,100 cfm at a...

Climax Portable Machine Tools.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The BB4500 lightweight-boring machine is ideal for line boring in limited-diameter applications, such as linkage pivot points, articulation joints, kingpins, hinge points on tilt-bed trailers...

Bridgestone Firestone Off Road Tire.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The V-Steel Rock Quarry Premium (VRQP) is designed for rigid haul truck applications with extra-deep tread. The design is like an E4 tread, only deeper, and the belts are reinforced to help...

Noregon.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The J-PRO Component Diagnostics program provides a fast and affordable solution for maintaining electronically controlled (ECU/ECM) components or family of components on highway trucks and...

Rockland Mfg.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The MT Tilt Bucket allows a mini-excavator to grade, load, excavate and handle slabs of sidewalk. Equipped with a single cylinder, the bucket can tilt 45 degrees in either direction. With a...

Ground Heaters.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Artic Bear HD indirect-fired heater delivers clean, dry, heated air to interior spaces, while tolerating extreme weather conditions. It has a heat-output rating from 500,000 to 850,000...

Cummins.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Available in 4- and 6-cylinder platforms, Tier 3-compliant QSB engines are rated from 110 to 275 hp. Sculpted blocks and rear gear trains help reduce noise levels. A High-Pressure Common-Rail...

Iron Wolf.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor With its specially engineered cutting drum, the IronWolf Slasher devours standing trees, brush and stumps, then mulches the debris back into the soil. Two Rexroth variable-displacement...

Parker.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The TH8-D206 is a single-phase, 80-ton, bench-mounted crimper and comes standard with a 115-volt, 50/60-Hz motor. The unit can crimp up to 2-inch SAE 100R12 and 1frac12;-inch SAE 100R15 and...

Trimble.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Construction Asset Management System consists of the company's Construction Manager software and TrimTrac GPS locator, or the CrossCheck GPS communicator. It is designed to reduce project...

Donaldson.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor A two-stage air cleaner utilizes the company's PowerCore filtration technology. According to Donaldson, the two-stage PowerCore standard-line air cleaners feature a more compact design and...

Leica.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The MC1200 universal machine-control system is for earthmoving machines. The 1D/2D machine-control system combines a state-of-the-art user interface, CAN-bus architecture and industry-leading...

Hobart.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Pipemaster Pro-60 Stick electrode provides arc stability, penetration and wash-in. Ideal for all-position welding, it produces X-ray quality welds and light slag for quick cleanup of weld...

Cummins.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Centinel Advanced Engine Oil Management System is now available through Cummins distributors as an aftermarket kit for the QSX, QSK19, QSK45 and QSK60 engines rated between 350 and 3,000...

Multiquip.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The P33/24FCR Rammax trench roller features a hand-held cable control. Ideal for large soil-compaction applications, it produces 15,652 pounds of impact force. It is available in 24- or...

Indeco.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor HP (High Performance) Series breakers feature an "intelligent" variable-speed-and-power system that is designed to automatically sense the hardness of the material being broken, then to...

Lincoln Electric.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor These inverter racks offer a standard main disconnect switch and IP23S-rated power sources. Because the power sources are installed in the rack and wired to the main power-distribution panel,...

Perkins.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The 4-cylinder, 1.5-liter 404C-15 diesel engine meets Tier 2 requirements. It has a maximum rating of 26.5 kW at 3,000 revolutions per minute and delivers maximum torque of 96 Nm at 1,700 rpm....

Novariant.
August 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Logic7D Excavate provides accurate, real-time positioning of the excavator's bucket teeth. Powered by a GPS receiver that determines position and orientation of the machine and a touch-screen...

Two Ferocious Grinders Work Together.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor St. Louis Composting finds that using two types of grinders -- tub and horizontal -- promotes efficiency and lowers costs Watch a tub grinder at work, and a descriptive adjective that comes to mind is...

Nobody Kicks Sand at This Body.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor IMT has refined its Dominator II service/crane body for greater strength, durability and ease of operation Iowa Mold Tooling (IMT) recently introduced a technically enhanced version of its Dominator...

Morbark.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Morbark Model 60 Talon Debris shear is aimed at assisting in recycling stumps, logs, ties, poles and other bulky wood waste up to 60 inches, depending on carrier linkage and cylinder stroke. According to...

Allied.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Utilizing interchangeable jaw sets, Allied's RD-Range Multi-Purpose Cutter Crusher is designed to adapt to a wide scope of applications and materials, including demolition, rubble, steel and timber. The...

Genesis.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The newest shear in the Genesis XP Series is the GXP 1500, which is designed for use with excavators with operating weights of 120,000 pounds and greater. (For the rotating version, the 1500R, machine weight...

NPK.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor NPK markets both secondary concrete crushers and material processors. The G-Series secondary crushers handle secondary demolition and recycling of concrete and are available for excavators with operating...

National.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor National Attachments' NYE Digital Concrete Pulverizer models are available for excavators weighing 9,000 to 190,000 pounds. The tools are designed to crush asphalt and pre-cast or cast-in-place concrete. The...

Kenco.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Kenco's Concrete Pulverizers feature hardened pins and bushings designed to extend pivot-point life and are available in a range of four models. The tools fit excavators with operating weights from 47,000 to...

Stanley.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The new Stanley LaBounty MSD Saber Series line of shears offers four models, the MSD 1500, 1500R, 7500 and 7500R (R for rotating). Required carrier operating-weight classes for these tools are 15, 18, 61 and 72...

Caterpillar.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Caterpillar's S365B and S385B Mobile Shears, with jaw openings of 33.3 and 34.6 inches, respectively, are designed for scrap processing and demolition. Cat says these tools provide excellent cutting capability...

Atlas Copco.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Atlas Copco's CC3300 hydraulic-jaw attachment, with an operating pressure of 5,100 psi, is designed for use with carriers in the 30- to 50-metric-ton weight class. CC3300 is available with both universal and...

Pemberton.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Pemberton MDG-Series of Concrete Densifiers is designed for processing concrete slabs, pilings, pre-cast poles, RCP pipe, curb, gutter, steel encased beams and the like. The tools feature hardened pins and...

Allied Gator.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Allied-Gator offers 11 sizes in its MT Series Multi-Tool line, accommodating carriers with operating weights from 5,000 pounds and up. The MT Series Multi-Tool is available in rotating and non-rotating...

Indeco.
August 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Indeco's IFP (fixed) and IRP (rotating) lines of pulverizers feature jaws designed to reduce the variation in force between the start and end of the crushing cycle. A regeneration (speed) valve allows the jaws...