Construction Equipment articles from February 2006

Construction Equipment archives from February 2006

Wringing Huge Work Out of Compact Excavators.
February 1, 2006... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Tag-trailered crawler excavators can expand a contractor into big-production jobs More than 45 hydraulic-excavator models between 20,000 and 40,000 pounds compete for your purchase dollars. Enough...

Buying File Gallery.
February 1, 2006... By Staff New Holland Larry Stewart Reacts to Operator Input The EH130 LC controls engine and hydraulic pumps, automatically tailoring response to the operator's lever movements. The system uses feedback from hydraulic...

Komatsu Enters Utility Crawler Market.
February 1, 2006... By Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief The CK30, due out in February, will be followed by three more models by mid-2006 Komatsu America unveiled its first utility crawler at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition in...

A Buyer's Site.
February 1, 2006... Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief Last fall, we discovered that 91 percent of equipment managers use the Internet to access product information and specifications. Five years ago, that number was only 57 percent. We weren't completely surprised,...

Taxable Income and Equipment Acquisition I.
February 1, 2006... By Mike Vorster, Contributing Editor Fleet managers may know cash flow, but evaluate the after-tax cash situation to understand acquisition strategy Equipment managers must understand taxable income, its difference from net earnings,...

Stability Triangle Determines if Telehandlers Tip.
February 1, 2006... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor There are many facets to safe operation, but keeping them upright is key to keeping them productive In the late 1990s, OSHA required that telehandler operators be trained, but didn't specify what that...

Euclid Belt Loader.
February 1, 2006... By Keith Haddock, Contributing Editor An alternative way to move dirt in the early days of high-speed earthmoving Just two years after LeTourneau introduced the first rubber-tired high-speed motor scraper in 1938, the Euclid Road...

Vermeer.
February 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Three Navigator horizontal directional drills offer upgraded performance and features. D36x50 Series II has increased horsepower to 140, and an optional onboard mud pump offers 70 gpm variable flow. The HDD...

Morbark.
February 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 7600B Wood Hog features many enhancements. It has production rates as high as 600 yards per hour, with power options up to 1,000 horsepower. The Iqan system automatically adjusts feed rates, pressures...

Bobcat.
February 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor K-Series compact loaders offer an enhanced cooling system, strengthened chain-case design and increased loading heights on large-frame, vertical-lift-path units. A new hydraulic cooling fan provides...

Rogers.
February 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Ultima Series lowboy trailers now include a 55-ton-capacity model. With a 20-inch loaded deck height, the trailer features 25 feet of deck length and a 98-inch swing clearance. As standard equipment, the No...

Mack.
February 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Granite vocational trucks offer roomier cabs and updated interiors. The new cab is 4 inches longer than current Granite cabs for more leg and belly room, and has a wrap-around instrument panel, suspended...

Kubota.
February 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Super Series U15, U25 and U45 mini-excavators keep to themselves, because all are zero-tail-swing machines. The model designation signifies the metric-ton weight class in which the new models compete....

Terex Roadbuilding.
February 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The E225P counter-flow drum mixer, with a production capacity of 225 tph, is billed as "super-portable." Designed for five-load transport, the plant breaks down into the drum mixer, baghouse, self-erect...

Trail-Eze.
February 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Models TE70XT and TE70TXT provide features to assist users in loading both large and small equipment. The TE70XT has a low loading angle, but no moving axles. It is designed to meet the "lowest of low...

Mustang.
February 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Two new skid-steers, models 2026 and 2041, will replace the 2022 and 2032, respectively. Operating loads are 1,050 and 1,350 pounds. The 2026 delivers 35 horsepower at 2,600 rpm and has an operating weight...

Cummins.
February 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Eight new low-emissions diesel generator models range from 750 to 2,000 kW and are Tier 2 certified. Designed to meet quick-start capabilities, the units provide low-fuel consumption, optimal electrical...

Crowded Skies May Benefit Contractors.
February 1, 2006... Staff When we talk about the "global positioning system" or GPS, we usually mean the NAVSTAR-GPS satellite constellation -- the NAVigation System with Timing and Ranging -- Global Positioning System. NAVSTAR-GPS belongs to the U.S....

Equipment Info Treasure Trove.
February 1, 2006... Staff The new website at ConstructionEquipment.com has become the industry's most complete source of information for researching equipment purchases, maintenance and management. New functionality puts you within a click of Construction...

Heavy End Up.
February 1, 2006... Staff Telehandlers are designed to handle rough terrain, but that doesn't mean they can be driven without regard for the terrain. Risk of tipping or load loss is great when traveling on slopes. If you must drive on a slope, keep the load...

Status and Forecast.
February 1, 2006... By Jim Haughey, Director of Economics Public Construction Spending Jim Haughey Spending increased steadily during 2005, and the November total was up 7.8 percent from 2004. More than half of this gain was due to higher project...

Lincoln Electric.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Lincoln Electric introduced six short-neck semiautomatic welding-gun packages for MIG and gas-shielded cored wire arc welding. The 400-amp Magnum guns are fitted with all necessary components...

DeWalt.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The company has introduced its first 18-volt heavy-duty cordless pencil vibrator kit, the DC530KA. It is equipped with a 48-inch flex-shaft/vibrator ideal for small-scale jobs. The 1...

Trimble.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Spectra Precision LL400 Laser Level for concrete and site-preparation applications features one-button operation for basic leveling and provides accurate, long-range measurements -- even...

Weldcraft.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Super Cool 18 TIG torch eliminates overheating on higher amperage, water-cooled applications, says the company. A patented water-cooling chamber allows water to flow down, around and up...

Miller Electric.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Trailblazer 302 welding generator now offers as an option a 3-cylinder Kubota diesel engine that produces 19 horsepower at 3,600 rpm. The unit features a fully enclosed case and protective...

Briggs & Stratton.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Two vertical-shaft Vanguard V-Twin engines add to the Briggs & Stratton line of Big Block engines. The 895 and 993 cc feature a debris-management system that is incorporated into the...

Enerpac.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor With ZE Series 700 bar hydraulic pumps, the company says it has reduced the number of moving parts over previous models and improved flow dynamics and decreased friction. Features include high...

Trailer Dog.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor For enclosed trailers, C-containers, job trailers and all other enclosed structures, the company offers three solar-charged, battery-powered security systems: the Trailer Dog,...

MSA.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The upgraded Orion Plus IR Detector offers over 20 sensors such as electrochemical, catalytic combustion, and dual-beam infrared. It also features an extended sensor range from phosphine to...

Dana.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Shape optimization and computer-analysis software allow Dana Spicer RS 40 and RS 46 SmartRide trailer suspensions to provide weight savings, increased payloads and improved fuel efficiency,...

JLG.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor SkyPower and SkyWelder systems offer improved performance. The 7,500-watt SkyPower generator is now belt-driven. The aerial-work platform's engine powers the generator so that the engine...

Zanetis Power Attachments.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Skid-steer cold planers come in cutting widths of 16 and 18 inches. They can be equipped with an optional lateral-milling feature that hydraulically rotates the drum 90 degrees and laterally...

Leica.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor A new module allows the company's MC200 Digger to double as a weighbridge. The excavated material is automatically weighed and recorded simultaneously -- with no intervention from the...

Bosch.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The CPK40-18 four-piece 18-volt Cordless Combo Kit features Bluecore batteries and a 30-minute dual-bay charger. It also has a cordless 18-volt Brute-Tough hammer drill/driver, 61/2-inch...

Pro-Tech.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Switchblade reversible pusher has a rubber cutting edge and a steel cutting edge. The tool has no moving parts. For more information, visit ConstructionEquipment.com/info

Creative Sales Company.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Super Snap reusable grommet adds additional tie-down areas, replaces ripped-out grommets and extends the life of a tarp. To use, place the Super Snap's disc underneath the plastic or...

EnerSys.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The 12-volt Odyssey battery is designed for a service life of six years in construction vehicles and has a two-year storage life at room temperature. The battery doesn't require the addition...

John Deere.
February 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Worksite Pro RL66 and RL84 roller levels give skid-steer operators fine control to complete a final grade on smooth and sloped surfaces. Patented box blade with roller level works without...

Pound-for-Pound, The Mightiest Around.
February 1, 2006... By CE Staff CE's hands-on evaluation of seven mini skid-steer loaders points up the surprising power and versatility of these small workhorses By the end of the day on Oct. 27, 2005, Construction Equipment 's editorial staff...

Continental.
February 1, 2006... By G.C. Skipper, Contributing Editor STL2+ radial off-road tire can be used for scrapers, loaders and hauling applications. It is available in 23.5R25, 26.5R25 and 29.5R25 sizes. Three tread compounds are offered: HS for long hauls and high...

Goodyear.
February 1, 2006... By G.C. Skipper, Contributing Editor Goodyear's off-road two-piece tire is said to significantly cut downtime required for removal and replacement. The two-piece assembly system has a steel cord tire casing that mates with a removable...

Michelin.
February 1, 2006... By G.C. Skipper, Contributing Editor Michelin's Stabil'X XZSL tire for skid-steer loaders is a steel-belted radial with steel casing and special rubber compounds that increase resistance to cuts and abrasions for fewer flats and longer...

Yokohama.
February 1, 2006... By G.C. Skipper, Contributing Editor Y524Z is a specially designed half slick asymmetric tread pattern tire that provides superior tread and sidewall cut resistance, resulting in better tread life. Designed for use on loaders and dozers,...

Bandag.
February 1, 2006... By G.C. Skipper, Contributing Editor The Bandag BRM is designed for use in the construction industry. It features a new tread compound that provides significant improvement in wear at the lowest possible cost per mile without sacrificing...

Toyo.
February 1, 2006... By G.C. Skipper, Contributing Editor Toyo G-18 L-3/G-3 off-road tire is designed for a variety of loader and dozer/grader applications. The G-18, a bias-ply tire, has an improved tread compound that provides optimum traction on rocky...

Titan.
February 1, 2006... By G.C. Skipper, Contributing Editor Titan International will introduce the Titan MXL, its newest line of E3/L3 tires, in the spring of 2006. Designed for use on loaders, the tires come in four sizes, 17.5R25, 20.5R25, 23.5R25 and 26.5R25....

Bridgestone.
February 1, 2006... By G.C. Skipper, Contributing Editor The newest off-road radial tire from Bridgestone is the 18.00R33 VRQP that has a new tread pattern designed for earthmovers in quarry terrain and other tough environments. The VRQP (V-steel Rock Quarry...