Construction Equipment articles from February 2004

Construction Equipment archives from February 2004

Best in class.(Sutton Report)
February 1, 2004... Last month, the first Fleet Masters Awards were presented by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) at its annual meeting in New Orleans. AEMP recognized two equipment-management teams--one in the private sector, one...

Vermeer.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... The HG6000 horizontal grinder is designed for large-scale reduction and recycling of green waste and storm debris. Two engine options are available--the 525- and 630-hp C15/C16 Tier II Caterpillar units. Key features include top-loading...

Takeuchi.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... Powered by an 81-hp Isuzu diesel engine, the TL140 rubber track loader features a two-speed travel system. The machine uses a hydrostatic drive system directly coupled with planetary final drives for efficient power transfer. It has an...

Caterpillar.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... Four wheel-tractor scrapers--the 621G, 627G, 631G and 637G--feature new operator stations, a redesigned scraper bowl with 10 percent more capacity, and the latest electronic monitoring system. Both the 627G and 637G tandem-powered machines have...

Gradall.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... A 6-foot Live Boom extension for the XL 4000 Series II excavators adds the ability to reach over obstacles and then down 6 feet. A telescoping boom, equipped with a Live Boom, provides the benefits of break-under working motion on low-over-head...

Allmand.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... Powered by a 33.3-hp Isuzu engine, the TLB-535 backhoe-loader houses a 65-hp rated hydrostatic transmission equipped with servo control, which offers the operator infinite control of the machine. With a 6,000-pound digging force, the machine...

Caterpillar.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... With a tail-swing radius of only 5 feet 6 inches, the 321C LCR excavator is designed to rotate with little to no counterweight extending beyond its tracks. The 138-hp Cat 3066T engine is said to reduce sound and vibration, and the automatic...

FUCHS-terex.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... The 97,000-pound MHL 360-2 offers an aftercooled, turbocharged engine, which increases output from 224 to 253 horsepower. Model MHL 380-2, the largest in a line of eight, has an improved hoisting geometry. Operators can now lift 14,000 pounds...

Auto crane.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... A redesigned Titan 38 crane service body has the capacity to support up to a 38,000-ft.-lb. crane. It uses a one-piece side pack constructed of 10-gauge galvanneal and has a new internal hinge design. It comes with LED lights, advanced T-handle...

Manitou.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... The MRT 2150 M Series has a new 132-hp Perkins engine, which is more powerful, less noisy and cleaner. The new high-elasticity steel boom provides an extra 1.10 meters of reach and increases the nominal capacity from 4.5 to 5 tons. Its cooling...

Rogers brothers.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... The redesigned Fixed Goose-neck Series features a 30-degree gooseneck incline. For more loading area, add the optional full-width gooseneck or motor -grader ramps. Hydraulic rear loading ramps further facilitate loading. Other features include...

Bobcat.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... A Selectable Joystick Controls (SJC) feature is now an option for skid-steer and compact track loaders. A switch in the cab selects between the ISO and conventional "H" patterns. In the ISO pattern, the left joystick controls drive functions,...

American augers.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... Model 48-900G2 boring machine includes a hydraulic/electric clutch system that allows the operator to shift easily. The unit automatically engages the tracks when set into place so there are no hook rollers to be fastened down. It is available...

Caterpillar.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... The 120H, 135H and 12H motor graders have new electronically controlled Cat engines. They feature high torque output and 50 percent torque rise. Variable Horsepower and VHP Plus provide precise delivery of power as the system automatically...

IMT.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... Rated for up to 20,000 ft.-lbs., the DSC20 crane body is available in a 9-or 11-foot model and is designed for a minimum 10,500 GVWR chassis. The crane body can utilize the IMT 2020 telescopic crane. It also features a 14-inch-deep rear bumper...

Allmand.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... With a 2,875-pound digging force and an 8 foot-4 inch digging depth, the TLB-225 backhoe-loader handles many tasks, but is still compact enough to be towed on a trailer behind a pickup. It weighs 3,211 pounds and provides a maximum lift...

Ausa.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... The 85/100 and 120 dumpers have 850, 1,000, and 1,200-Kg load capacities. They are offered with mechanical and hydrostatic transmissions and hydraulic front loading or skip rotation through 180 degrees. The standard 4X4 drive and articulated...

Oldenburg group.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... Designed to optimize roof-scaling coverage per setup, the SV-45 High Scaler enhances operator comfort, visibility and safety. With a back reach of 46.5 feet, the machine has side-to-side coverage of 72 feet, and the scaling pick can be rotated...

Aeroswint.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... The Side Chuter has the ability to haul a large payload and is claimed to have record-setting unload times. The company says field tests show a 36-foot unit unloading from both sides in under 10 seconds. Side-panel doors open from the bottom...

Caterpillar.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... Replacing the M312, Model M313C delivers 115 net horsepower and has an operating weight of 28,800 to 32,520 pounds. The M315C (replacing the M315) weighs 33,070 to 36,710 pounds and delivers 121 net horsepower. Both machines have an...

Drilling technique.(Market Watch)
February 1, 2004... The TesCar CF-6 excavator-mounted auger drill has 43,000 ft.-lbs. of torque and is mounted on a Caterpillar 312C excavator base. The rig is designed to deliver maximum power and drilling capability in a machine that requires the least amount of...

Phelps Dodge favors HD retrofits.(Fleet Management)
February 1, 2004... Phelps Dodge Mining is eager to replace engines in its 793B and C haul trucks with Caterpillar's 3516B High Displacement (HD) diesels. Nine of 14 trucks at its Bagdad copper mine are already changed, and the new engines are using 10 to 15...

Crane Institute now CCO test site.(Resources)
February 1, 2004... The Crane Institute of America (CIA) provides a full range of lift-equipment training: including preparation for certification tests administered by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO). CIA is also now a CCO...

Perfect truck-loading form.(Operator Tips)
February 1, 2004... The ideal setup for loading spoil in trucks puts haul units close to the cut where bucket swing is short and through the end gate. Dump as the boom swings, smoothly filling the truck body and unloading the excavator before it must reverse the...

Vaughn elected AED president.(Association News)
February 1, 2004... Dale Vaughn of OCT Equipment, Oklahoma City, has been elected president of the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) for 2004. Vaughn was installed at AED's 85th annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., that was held Jan. 8-10, 2004. ...

Track tension controls wear.(Maintenance Management)
February 1, 2004... Tip wear on the reverse side of sprocket teeth actually happens while the machine is driving forward. Sprockets packed with mud force the bushing in the track chain to seat high on the tooth. Following bushings strike the back side of the...

Trail King Advantage trailers.(Clarification)
February 1, 2004... In our December issue on page 38, we featured Trail King's Advantage Series Sliding Axle trailer in our Top 100 product coverage. The estimated list price of $41,000 to $46,000 was given for the two-axle trailers only. However, the accompanying...

Bomag acquires ProPaver.(Manufacturer News)
February 1, 2004... BOMAG Americas, formerly known as Compaction America, acquired Gilcrest's ProPaver equipment division on Dec. 31, 2003. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ProPaver line includes five self-propelled tracked asphalt pavers and four towable...

What a computer's worth.(Equipment Management)
February 1, 2004... How much difference do accurate maintenance records make at resale time? Suppose, for instance, that you are selling a backhoe-loader like Deere's 310SG. Instead of getting the fast-sale value for a four-year-old machine ($29,250), your records...

Status & forecast.(Managers Digest)
February 1, 2004... [up arrow] PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION SPENDING Spending has inched higher since last spring, but 2003 averaged only 2.9% higher than the 2002 average. Inflation accounted for most of the increase. A 3.9% rise is expected in 2004. This gain...

New efforts to publicize PCC: public-relations efforts and new designs combine to help promote benefits of portland cement concrete technologies.(2004 Paving Report)
February 1, 2004... This year the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will launch a bold out-reach initiative taking new portland cement concrete pavement technologies out to the state, city and county road agencies and contractors who can use them. The...

New trends in HMA technology; hot-mix asphalt transitions from being a commonplace overlay medium to a sophisticated, engineered product for different purposes.(2004 Paving Report)
February 1, 2004... The hot-mix asphalt (HMA) industry has renewed its focus on HMA Perpetual Pavement construction, even as novel asphalt mix designs are giving civil engineers and paving contractors new options for constructing both HMA Perpetual Pavements and...

Small in size, big on features: Volvo's L20B compact wheel loader exhibits a refined, thoughtful design.(Exclusive:Hands-On Earthmoving)
February 1, 2004... In literature promoting its range of compact wheel loaders, Volvo Construction Equipment North America implies that calling these machines simply wheel loaders does not do them justice. These small models do, indeed, provide the performance of...

Computers improve PM: contractors tell how software and hardware make maintenance more consistent, with higher quality, at lower cost.(Computerized Maintenance)
February 1, 2004... If you're committed to improving preventive maintenance, computer technology will pay for itself while achieving that goal no matter if you have five machines or 5,000. Computers can improve two crucial elements of maintenance: consistency...

Allisons help drivers and drivelines: quicker off the line and smoother over rough terrain, automatic transmissions can more than pay their way.(Hands-On Trucking)
February 1, 2004... If there's any doubt in your mind that an automatic transmission is easier to drive, you should've been on a recent demonstration in the Wild West. Allison Transmission, now part of General Motors Powertrain, showed off its products' ease of...

Paving/finishing machines for all concrete jobs; manufacturers offer a great diversity of equipment for efficiently placing and finishing concrete, from factory floors to canals and runways.(Buying File)
February 1, 2004... Whether you're paving an Interstate highway or a driveway, once the transit mixers pull away and leave a sea of expensive, raw concrete that must be quickly transformed into a consolidated mass with a smooth working surface, the proper...

Flexible paving capability.(Huron)
February 1, 2004... Huron Manufacturing's five-model line of concrete pavers ranges from the Easi-Pour 570 curbing machine, to the Easi-Pour 1000, a multi-purpose trimmer/paver. The Easi-Pour 880, one of the company's newest models, is a combination machine that...

Tight-radii paving.(Messinger)
February 1, 2004... Messinger offers two slip-form curb-and-gutter machines, the Curb Fox 2000 and Curb Fox 3000. The model 2000 slipforms straight runs at speeds to 50 fpm and turns radii down to 2 feet. The machine's compact size allows it to fit into virtually...

Blitzscreeds and slipformers.(M-B-W)
February 1, 2004... M-B-W manufactures a diversity of concrete-finishing machines, including the Blitzscreed, a vibratory, truss-type screed that features a quick-coupling system for fast assembly and allows flat, crowned or inverted surfaces. Slipform paver...

Cool, quiet and intelligent.(Gomaco)
February 1, 2004... Among the newest models in GOMACO's extensive range of concrete-placing/finishing equipment is the GHP - 2800 mainline paver. Primary engineering goals for the new model, says the company, center on operator safety and comfort, simplicity of...

Modular tractor does it all.(CMI/Terex)
February 1, 2004... CMI's new SF-6004 four-track slipformer provides standard paving widths from 12 to 24 feet, and to 44 feet with options. The new machine, powered by a 435-hp Caterpillar 3406 DITA diesel, features the company's all-hydraulic Hydra-Mation...

Paves to 32 feet wide.(Power Pavers)
February 1, 2004... Model SF 2700 slipformer, manufactured by Power Pavers (a Power Curbers company), is designed to place primary and secondary roads, as well as handle residential and inner-city street paving, highway ramps and lane additions. The SF 2700 can...

3-D paving.(Somero)
February 1, 2004... The Somero S-240 Laser Screed features a 12-foot-wide screeding head mounted on a 20-foot telescopic boom, allowing the machine to finish 240 square feet of concrete in less than a minute, says the company. Two smaller Laser Screed models are...

Provides two-mode paving.(Guntert & Zimmerman)
February 1, 2004... Guntert & Zimmerman's slipformer-paver line ranges from the S1500H, with 425 horsepower and capable of 56-foot placing widths, to the mid-size S850 models that are available in a two- or four-track configuration. The S850 QUADRA provides both...

Modular frame design.(Miller Spreader)
February 1, 2004... Miller Spreader builds two small curb-extruder machines, but its big gun is the MC1050 Curbilder--a 35-hp, 4,800-pound machine with a dual-range hydrostatic drive system that free-wheels for tight-radius pours. The MC1050 has a modular frame,...

Four tracks and auger delivery.(Miller Formless)
February 1, 2004... Miller Formless manufactures three slipform models, the M-1000, M-8100 and M-8800. The four-track M-8100, shown here, is designed for curb-and-gutter, sidewalk, bridge parapet, median barrier and half-width paving. The machine's capabilities...

Barrier/parapet to 72 inches.(Power Curbers)
February 1, 2004... The Power Curbers product range includes two small curb-extruding machines and four curb-and-gutter units. The largest of which, Model 8700, can place highway barrier/parapet up to 72 inches high and pavements up to nearly 16.5 inches wide....

Many finishing options.(Allen)
February 1, 2004... Allen Engineering manufactures a wide range of paver types, including three moderately sized mainline slipformers (pictured). The largest of these two-track machines paves 36 feet wide and 16 inches deep. Also in the Allen range are auger,...

Truss screeds in multiple sizes.(Metal Forms)
February 1, 2004... Metal Forms offers three vibratory truss screed models--the "ultra-light," "light-weight," and "heavy-duty." Respectively, these machines weigh 8, 11 and 20 pounds per linear foot, can be extended to widths of 45, 60 and 70 feet, and can...

Fills the gap.(Terramite)
February 1, 2004... According to Terramite, its Roller Screed line is designed to fill the gap between vibratory (truss) screeds and continuous pavers. The company's product line ranges from small models designed for patching, to triple-roller models designed for...

Telescopic capability.(Rexcon)
February 1, 2004... The Rexcon Town and Country slipform paver incorporates telescopic mainframe extensions, which are adjusted by jackscrews driven by hydraulic motors. Telescopic strike-off and auger assemblies move with the adjusting mainframe. Paving widths...

Transverse rollers a specialty.(Bid-Well)
February 1, 2004... Bid-Well, a Terex company, specializes in transverse-roller pavers and has a range of six models, which, says the company, can handle bridge-deck, airport and road paving, as well as overlay work. The model 7000 HD, with a maximum configuration...

Hotsy.(Pressure Washers)
February 1, 2004... Self-contained Model 871SS pressure washer is designed for remote construction sites, roadside maintenance, building maintenance and more. A Robin-Subaru 7-hp gas engine delivers 2.7 gpm at 2,400 psi, and a heavy-duty regulator/rectifier...

Landa.(Pressure Washers)
February 1, 2004... Extra-large models are available in the VHG line of compact, natural gas-heated hot-water washers. The six units deliver up to 3,000 psi at 6 and 8 gpm. Three have 15-hp motors, and three have 20-hp motors. Measuring 35X66 inches, washers are...

Campbell hausfeld.(Pressure Washers)
February 1, 2004... Maxus PW3005 gas pressure washer delivers 4.0 gpm at 3,000 psi. A 9-hp Robin Subaru engine provides easy start-up and quiet operation. It also has a heavy-duty camshaft pump. Mounted to a rugged cart with pneumatic tires, the unit has enhanced...

Graco.(Pressure Washers)
February 1, 2004... The G-Force 3040 gas-powered pressure washer is portable, with an 11-hp Honda engine. It provides up to 3,000 psi pressure with a delivery rate of up to 4 gpm. Large, pneumatic tires minimize engine vibration and make for easy transport. A...

MI-T-M.(Pressure Washers)
February 1, 2004... Electric belt-driven HLP Series is designed for areas where exhaust is a problem. Features include: 120V single-phase electric motor, LP-gas fired natural draft with aspirating type burner, 10-foot LP-gas hose, belt-driven triplex crankshaft...

Sioux steam cleaner.(Pressure Washers)
February 1, 2004... The E2.6HS600 offers the cleaning power of a steam cleaner and pressure washer (hot or cold) in one machine. It provides 0.8 gpm of steam at 200 psi, and 2.6 gpm of water at 600 psi. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For information circle 173...

Alkota.(Pressure Washers)
February 1, 2004... New four-wheel series includes the X4 Cleaning Crew machines. Pressure washers have enhanced mobility for use in maintenance/repair shops and in rental fleets. They feature four tubed pneumatic wheels, an adjustable front axle for proper weight...

Take the risk out of mechanical maintenance: know machine history and condition because there is more at stake than just downtime.(Equipment Executive)
February 1, 2004... It is strange that we don't have a name for the most important thing we do--repair machines before they break. We understand preventive maintenance and repairs, but what about the work we do before failure to prevent breakdowns? It is not a...

Zoomboom boosts overhead capacity to 5,000 pounds: new frame, transmission and axles make Carelift's value-priced 10,000-pounder a 56-foot contender.(Lifting Report)
February 1, 2004... Carelift revamped its 10,000-pound Zoomboom 10056 telehandler with what the company calls a "single sidewall frame" to accommodate a mid-mount engine and to lower the step into the cab. It replaces the ZB10055. The new machine can raise 5,000...

Case compacts round out excavator range: compact CX models feature zero tail-swing and center-swing boom.(Earthmoving)
February 1, 2004... Five compact models, ranging in operating weight from 3,240 to 10,428 pounds and in net horsepower from 11.9 to 36.5, round out the Case hydraulic excavator line. The compact models, introduced within the past year, feature a zero-tail-swing...

Hamm's HDO90V uses oscillation-type compaction; hybrid compactor employs conventional technology in the front drum, but something different in the rear drum.(Paving Report)
February 1, 2004... Wirtgen America's Hamm Compaction Division has introduced its oscillatory compaction system to North America with the model HDO90V asphalt roller--a double-drum, articulated-frame machine with 127 horsepower, 66-inch drum and an operating...

Ditch witch.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... Ideal for rental yards, irrigation and utility contractors, the 1330 hydrostatic trencher slices to depths of 36 inches with trench widths to 6 inches. At 81 inches long and 34 inches wide, the machine works in tight spaces. Color-coded...

Morbark.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... The Predator high-torque shredder processes materials that are unsuitable for high-speed grinding. The twin-rotor unit features a 64-by 76-inch shredder that feeds material to counter-meshing rotors 15 inches in diameter. Hooked star shredders...

Arsenault.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... The company has introduced Version 4.0 of Dossier Fleet Maintenance software and the wireless Pocket to address time constraints of fleet managers. Among its many capabilities, Version 4.0 automates cost and budget control management by...

PWCE.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... The ES1000 Extendable Paw provides small excavators with the reach of a heavy-class excavator. The attachment fits both full-size and compact excavators and installs easily. It can be transported with the machine. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Wacker.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... RT 56-SC and RT 82-SC smart trench rollers use an infrared signal, which uses line-of-sight control for safety. If the operator comes within 3 feet of the front or rear sensing eye with the control box, the unit will stop moving and vibrating....

Genie industries.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... Upgraded GS-1530 and GS-1930 self-propelled scissor lifts feature a lighter weight and larger, more powerful drive motors. The GS-1530 reaches a working height of 21 feet and has a lift capacity of 600 pounds. The GS-1930 has a 25-foot working...

Carlisle.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... The Gen 5 HydraStar electric/hydraulic trailer brake actuator comes in three maximum-pressure-rated units: 1,000; 1,200 and 1,600 psi. A bleeder fitting simplifies brake bleeding. The company offers its HSC for the required electric in-cab...

Leica.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... GradeStar 3D Version 4.2 now provides GPS- and TPS-based machine-control capability for dozers as well as motor graders. Position data from the sensor is transmitted via a radio link to the onboard computer, where the position, tilt and...

Dynapac.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... The LT 6000 vibratory rammer features a multifunctional fuel tank with a breather shut-off, electrical shut-off, fuel shut-off and throttle control in three fixed positions (stop, idle and run). It generates an impact force of 3,330 ft.-lbs....

Caterpillar.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... The 78-inch-wide grapple bucket fits skid-steer loaders and multi-terrain loaders. Dual independent grapples grab and hold irregularly shaped materials. The grapples open vertically to 40 inches, and clamping force is 3,196 pounds. A bolt-on...

Keytroller.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... The Keyenabler "smart" ignition system uses a wireless relay in place of the engine's standard starter relay. Each operator receives his or her own code. Once the code is accepted, the operator can use the ignition key (or button that replaces...

Cummins.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... Weather-protective and sound-attenuated enclosures fit the company's 230 to 500 kW generator sets. The enclosures feature all-steel construction, stainless steel hardware, lockable access doors, a protected exhaust system and side-mounted...

Motorola.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... Ideal for loud worksites, XTN Series two-way radios provide clear audio at high volumes, thanks to a new chip and acoustic cabinet. One-watt radios provide a range up to 5 miles, 200,000 square feet or 15 floors. Two-watt radios provide a range...

Cummins.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... Next generation ISC and ISL engines for medium-duty trucks feature multi-injection capability, reduced noise and emissions, and improved cold starting. Multiple-injection events spread out combustion, which reduces engine noise. The common-rail...

Lord.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... For off-highway equipment, the Viscous Mount protects operators by minimizing noise and vibration in the cab. High Capacity Laminate mounts provide control of the horizontal cab shaking for crawlers and dozers, and Roll Over Protection...

TrynEx international.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... The SweepEx MegaPlus Series of broom attachments features a 2-year warranty for the entire broom--including bristles. For use with skid-steer loaders, forklifts and other equipment, the MegaPlus is packaged with the necessary hardware for each...

BLS enterprises.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... Two-piece Poly Bolt-On Tufpads track pads are easier to remove than the company's previous bonded-to-grouser track pads. When the polyurethane wears out, the customer can keep and reuse his steel grousers and purchase only the Poly Bolt-On pad....

Thompson pump.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... Ideal for rental fleets, Thompson T utility trash pumps work well in dewatering applications that require small volumes of fluid or for peak periods. Ranging from 2 to 4 inches, the pumps have capacities to 680 gpm and can handle solids to 1.75...

Waterwick.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... Designed for skid-steer loaders, the company's vibratory-plow attachment can slice to depths of 2 feet. The unit can pull pipe up to 2 inches in diameter out of the ground or bury wire and cable. With a gravel-injection system, the plow can...

Topcon.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... Billed as the first completely integrated, cable-free RTK GPS system, HiPer Lite requires no external radios or power supply. It provides mobile GPS surveying up to 1.5 miles away from the base station. HiPer Lite is available with...

JLG.(Market Watch Lite)
February 1, 2004... Caterpillar diesel engines are now an option on many of JLG's telescoping boom lifts. The new engines are Tier 2 compliant. The 50.9-hp Model 3024C is available on boom lifts with 40- to 46-foot platform heights. The 63.3-hp Model 3044C is...