Construction Equipment articles from January 2003

Construction Equipment archives from January 2003

Ideas and insight. (Sutton Report).
January 1, 2003... It's been only two years since the turn of the millennium, but the ready availability and sheer volume of information is already a hallmark of the 21st Century. For most of us, it's a challenge sifting everything in order to find the few...

Bobcat. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... With its forward reach of 34 inches and a lift height of 10 1/2 feet, the S300 skid-steer can easily load and unload trucks. The vertical-lift-path machine has a rated operating capacity of 3,000 pounds. It features an 81-hp, turbocharged...

Caterpillar. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... D6 Series II tractors feature a 165-hp C9 engine to meet EPA's Tier II emissions standards. Borrowing adaptive-shifting technology from haul-truck transmissions, Cat introduces Controlled-Throttle shifting. Computers on the transmission...

Case. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... Replacing the 9045B, Model CX290 features increased breakout force, more horsepower and the new Case digital electronic-controlled engine, which delivers a fuel-efficient 190 horsepower. Maxmum dig depth is 23 feet 5 inches, and it has buckets...

Trail king. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... The Red River Series live bottom construction trailer features a synchronized drive system with a heavy-duty self-oiled roller chain system. Rubber flashing and a belt scraper keep the system clean as the load is carried toward the rear on a...

Case. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... Expanding its line of "Thinking Machines" are Models CX330 and CX460. Replacing the 9050B, Model CX330 offers 259 net horsepower and a dig depth of 26 feet 8 inches. The CX460, which replaces the 9060B, delivers 316 net horsepower and maximum...

Vermeer. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... The improved TG800 and the new TG1000 tub grinders feature the Duplex Drum rotor system, which has 10 hammers that cut 20 radial paths across the drum for full face coverage. Benefits include reduced maintenance costs when replacing hammers,...

IMT. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... Rated to 20,000 ft.lbs., the DSC20 crane body is engineered for small- to mid-sized equipment maintenance and lifting applications. It can utilize the MT 2020 telescopic crane, and it complements the Dominator Series. New features include:...

Caterpillar. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... Two feller-bunchers, Models 533 and 543, can be fitted with either the Cat HF221 or HF222 felling head, or with the HS20 shear head. Both machines are powered with a Cat 3126 DITA six-cylinder engine. The 533, with 204 gross horsepower, has an...

Yanmar. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... The 17,309-pound ViO75 is the only cab model in the U.S. available with factory air conditioning (canopy is also offered). Power comes from a Yanmar diesel engine with Clean and Silent engine technology rated at 55.2 horsepower/1,900 rpm. Left...

Pacific rim crushers. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... New to North America is a complete line of track-mounted crushers, including jaws, horizontal impactors, vertical shaft impactor, and soon to be introduced cones and screening equipment. All units are fitted with vibrating Grizzly Feeders or...

Caterpillar. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... The updated 834G Wheel Dozer features a Cat 3456 engine with Electronic Unit Injection (EUI). The engine is Tier 2 compliant and delivers 481 net horsepower and 49 percent torque rise. The 103,849-pound machine maintains its high-efficiency...

Terex. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... The SKL873 SP loader features parallel bar linkage and weighs 29,767 pounds. Tipping load capacity, fully articulated, is 25,247 pounds with a turning radius of 18 feet 9 inches. It has a standard 2.87-cubic-yard bucket and quick-attach system....

Hypac. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... Designed for rental, the C840C single-drum vibratory roller series includes the 22,928-pound C840C, a smooth-drum model; and the 25,089-pound C842C, which features 150 individual contact pads for excellent performance on cohesive soils. Both...

Bandit. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... With a large opening of 50x83 inches, Model 5680 Beast Recycler can process whole trees, large logs, stumps, brush, asphalt, construction waste and more. It offers power options from 800 to 1,000 horsepower. The unit can process material up to...

Stellar. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... With its 6,500 ft.lb. capacity, the EC2K-P power rotation economy electric crane can lift a maximum of 930 pounds at 7 feet. It uses a heavy-duty 12-volt electric hoist winch with a 9.5 foot/minute winch speed. It has a reach of 7 feet from the...

Dressta. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... New to North America, the 530E is the company's first model to feature a cab mounted on the rear frame. It can be equipped with buckets ranging from 3.7 to 5.9 cubic yards. The hydraulics feature a single joystick with a transmission down shift...

IHI. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... N Series excavators offer higher performance and quality as well as improved safety and operator comfort, HI says. Models 17NE, 28N, 35N and 55N include features such as four-post canopy/cabin, dozer blade, rubber or steel tracks, two-speed...

Bronto skylift. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... Road-legal in most states, the Model S158 MDT aerial-work platform reaches a 158-foot working height with 1,000 pounds of unrestricted platform capacity. In its stowed position, the unit measures 8 feet wide by 12 feet 8 inches high and has a...

Maxon. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... The Agimax concrete agitator/transporter is designed for mining and tunneling industries. The 11-cubic-yard unit can be mounted to a rubber-tired vehicle or a rail car. Its narrow profile (64 inches) and low overall height permits the two...

Terex. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... Weighing 7,720 pounds, the HR16 mini-excavator can dig 11 feet 2 inches deep and has an 18 foot-2 inch reach with its 16-inch standard bucket. It is powered by a 36-hp, four-cylinder Mitsubishi diesel engine and has standard auxiliary...

Inertia. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... Two secondary screen plants handle numerous aggregate processing applications. The 5x16-foot plant combines the two-deck screen with a 160-square-foot screen area with the HS 4048 single rotor impact crusher. The 6x20-foot plant merges the...

Caterpillar. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... The 325C FM. based on the company's 325C hydraulic excavator, has a purpose-built carbody and log-loading front linkage. It is designed for work as a log-loader, delimber or road builder. It uses a Cat 31 26B-ATAAC six-cylinder engine, rated at...

Ravens. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... A medium-duty steel dump trailer--the Eliminator--hauls foundation stones, small demolition, sand and gravel, and more. It features a inch AR400 steel tub, lighter components, and a shorter fender over the tandems. Those changes make it 1,100...

Cedarapids. (Market Watch).
January 1, 2003... The MS-5 pick-up machine features an increased elevator angle to optimize material discharge height, improving the paver's surge capacity, the company says. With its 60-inch throat and elevator, plus production capacities up to 1,320 tph, the...

Kenworth keeps its cool. (Manufacturer News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Concerned that increasingly strict emission controls for trucks would place a burden on the cooling system, kenworth engineers two years ago began designing and testing cooling-system packages that would, says chief engineer Jim Bechtold,...

AEM elects new president. (Association News).(Association of Equipment Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Board of Directors of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Dennis J. Slater daily operations of the international trade group. According to AEM, Slater brings extensive trade-industry experience to the position...

Cat offers security system. (Equipment Management).(Caterpillar introduces Machine Security System)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Caterpillar introduces a product to help owners manage machine access and deter equipment theft. The Machine Security System (MSS) is available as a factory-installed attachment and as a dealer-installed retrofit kit for current and non-current...

Air flow keeps 2-strokes cranking. (Maintenance Tips).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Cutoff saws and other two-stroke tools that work in the dust will perform more consistently and powerfully if you know how to adjust their carburetors with changing filter condition. As the air filter accumulates dirt and the restriction...

CE to publish ICUEE directory. (Convention News).
January 1, 2003... Although the International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) wont be held until Sept. 23-25, 2003, plans are already under way. Construction Equipment magazine has been named publisher of the ICUEE 2003 Show Directory, owned...

Charge before jump-starting. (Uptime Answer).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Jump-starting a machine with dead batteries may keep a job running temporarily, but it's a quick fix with steep long-term costs. Alternators are not battery chargers. They'll push enough current back through a healthy battery to assist its...

Sharpen your welding skills online--for free. (Resources).(Miller Electric Co.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Miller Electric's philosophy is that continuing education in welding helps improve operator performance and weld consistency. To that end, the company now offers free online training courses covering Basic Electricity and Basic MIG Welding....

How much can a 797B hold? (Equipment Trivia).(Caterpillar Inc.'s 797B mining truck)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Caterpillar recently introduced its 797B mining truck, which has a 380-ton rated payload. Unless you see one of those massive mining trucks in person, it's hard to visualize how huge that truck really is. Did you know that every active player...

Status & Forecast. (Managers Digest).(construction spending)
January 1, 2003... TOTAL CONSTRUCTION SPENDING Spending rose 0.2% in October, the second straight month of increase. Private nonresidential construction spending increased 1.1%, but remained much weaker than a year ago. After an extended period of growth,...

CX330 advances Case's excavator technology: new electronic engine and more hydraulic power give the CX330 excavator clear advantages over its 9050B predecessor.(Case Corp.'s new CX330 hydraulic excavator)
January 1, 2003... When Construction Equipment editors worked with Case to evaluate the company's new CX330 hydraulic excavator against the model it replaces, the 9050B, our trenching comparison had the machines digging down to 12-plus feet in stubborn,...

Troubleshoot to get the most out of black-box magic. (Prevention Illustrated).(electronic control modules)
January 1, 2003... Machine computers will direct you to a failed circuit, but there's no smoke and mirrors in pinpointing a problem Electronic control modules (computer ECMs) are on machines to stay because of their performance and emissions advantages. Their...

Ford F650/750 uphold tough-truck tradition. (Hands - On Trucking).(Ford Motor Co.)
January 1, 2003... The first 'Blue Diamond' vehicles from ford and international joint venture feature pickup-like comfort and quietness. Look around any jobsite and you'll see Ford trucks. Some may be shiny new and some old and beat up, but even the beaters...

Tracking fuel and lube use makes projects more productive: hand-held computers record each machine's consumption, and they pay for themselves in five months. (Great Managers).
January 1, 2003... Question: Spending $1.6 million on an electronic system just to keep track of how many gallons of fuel and oil are pumped into every machine in a fleet seems like management overkill. What's the payoff? Answer: "A paperless system for...

Articulated trucks: growing into their rough-rider image? (Buying File).
January 1, 2003... Recent ADTs have driveline improvements that suggest manufacturers will catch up to users' durability demands. Articulated dump trucks exist solely to carry a heavy load East over rough terrain. They have been in widespread use less than 20...

Integrated from fan to finals. (Buying File Gallery).
January 1, 2003... Caterpillar designs and manufactures the electronic transmission in the 700 Family specifically to match its engines and the unique power-delivery requirements of articulated haulers. Traction is controlled with wet-clutched differential locks...

Little haulers with big features. (Buying File Gallery).
January 1, 2003... JCB replaced its 712 and 716 with the upscaled 714 and 718, aiming to bring higher-capacity haulers to site-prep and land-contouring contractors who work in limited space. The trucks work in either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive modes, and...

Lightweight heavy hitter. (Buying File Gallery).
January 1, 2003... John Deere sells one of the lighter-weight trucks. At 40,100 pounds, the 300D, for example, is 8 percent lighter than the nearest competitor and 25 percent lighter than the heaviest. They're built by Bell in South Africa with Deere's PowerTech...

Rock-truck reliability. (Buying File Gallery).
January 1, 2003... Komatsu borrowed the engine from its 48-ton rock truck as the slightly derated heart for the HM400-1, its first articulated hauler introduced in 2001. That choice, along with borrowing the hydro-pneumatic suspension also proven in rigid dump...

Significant power improvements. (Buying File Gallery).
January 1, 2003... Terex launched the seventh generation of its articulated trucks with the introduction of the light end of the line last month. It marked the reintroduction of its 27-ton truck, which falls between Volvo's 26-ton truck and the CNH brands' light...

Striving for SUV-like service. (Buying File Gallery).
January 1, 2003... Only Volvo gives operators the option of selecting a 6x4 operating mode in a 6x6 truck to save fuel and tires in less-demanding terrain. Dog clutches in the differentials provide 100-percent lock up. Adding the oil-filled articulation joint...

A truck for all buyers. (Buying File Gallery).
January 1, 2003... Case, New Holland and Link-Belt articulated trucks all come from one Italian CNH-joint-venture factory, but by the time the brands deliver machines, each has developed unique value. There's no denying that the Cummins engines and ZF drive...

Stability is trump card. (Buying File Gallery).
January 1, 2003... Moxy's introduction of the MT36 Series II and MT40B Series II trucks early last year suggests a divergence from the weights and capacities of trucks built by Scandinavian neighbor, Volvo. Moxy continues to install bigger engines than the...

Haul truck makes tracks on- and off-road. (Buying File Gallery).
January 1, 2003... British inventor David J. Brown's newest innovation is a 40-ton haul truck that works like an articulated dump truck off-road, but can be driven on the highway. Rear axles of the all-wheel-drive Multidrive M8-40 are mounted on a self-steering...

NPK. (Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Four different interchangeable jaw assemblies eliminate the need for different attachments when using the NPK Material Processor. The S jaw set serves as a primary breaker; the K set as a pulverizer; the K set as a shear; and the C jaw set, a...

Genesis. (Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... The Magnum Pro Series of shears from Genesis has design enhancements such as more power and a modification to the lower jaw to produce flatter processed scrap. A boost in power between 5 and 10 percent, depending on the model, and a no-weld...

Stanley labounty. (Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... The MSD-III mobile demolition shears have more cutting force and larger blade cutting area for greater productivity and shearing strength. The four-way indexable blade is longer, providing more cutting surface. Cutting blades and the guide...

Geith. (Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Available in seven models for carriers ranging from 14000 to 160,000 pounds, the GT Series concrete crushers are available with pin-on replaceable jaws and are fitted with four-way rotatable rebar cutter blades. The attachment is made of...

Kent. (Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... The V-Series concrete crushers have wide and powerful jaw openings that can process rubble faster, quieter and more efficiently than conventional methods. A new high-speed value cycles the jaws quickly. The cylinders utilize a short stroke...

Allied construction. (Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Five fully rotatable rectangular blades on the Model AMS-55 mobile shear provide the maximum number of cutting edges for improved uptime and productivity. The "throat" on the bottom side of the lower jaw has a substantial taper that allows cut...

Tramac. (Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... The DA Series of Demolition Processors is designed for carriers ranging from 34,000 to 132,000 pounds. The three models come with a choice of three interchangeable jaw sets. Jaw options include the MB Demolition Jaw, the MS Steel Shear jaw, and...

Construction attachments. (Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... For use on compact excavators, skid-steer loaders and backhoe-loaders, the DS100 hydraulic shear/crusher is available with either a direct pin or quick-coupler system. With a crushing force of 54,000 pounds and a shearing force of 167,500...

Indeco. (Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... With a 360-degree continuous rotation, the FP Rotating Concrete Crusher from Indeco can be used in both primary and secondary demolition of concrete structures. In one cycle, the unit will crack and pulverize reinforced concrete structures and...

Bobcat concept could redefine utility vehicles. (Light Equipment).
January 1, 2003... Able to lift more than 1,500 pounds and haul 2,000 pounds of payload at 18 mph, Toolcat defies description Bobcat's Toolcat 5600 is an all-wheel-steer, all-wheel-drive vehicle that so ingeniously combines the features of compact loaders,...

Asphalt Zipper grinds 4,000 square feet per hour. (Equipment Ideas).
January 1, 2003... Milling-attachment company's new owners are turning skeptical customers into successful contractors If you need to trench through asphalt, the Asphalt Zipper will cut through the pavement faster than sawing and more cheaply than using a...

Fleetguard fields a 600,000-mile coolant. (Shop Report).
January 1, 2003... A different kind of organic-acid additive makes ESXtreme coolant safe for Cummins' silicone seals Fleetguard's ESXtreme is the company's first extended-life coolant formulated with organics. The ethylene-glycol coolant contains no borate,...

RBC bearings. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... Fiberglide self-lubricating bearings have load capabilities up to 40,000 psi for static loads and 20,000 psi for dynamic loads. The lead-free bearings can operate in temperatures from -200 to 300 F. Sizes range from 3/16 of an inch and up, and...

Leading edge attachments. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... The Quick Change Rake tool for backhoe-loaders and small hydraulic excavators is ideal for land clearing, rock and stump removal, and sifting applications. It weighs 368 pounds, with an overall width of 34 inches. Each of the seven tines is 37...

Kenco. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... The Slab Crab is available for backhoe-loaders and severe-demolition applications. The backhoe model can handle slabs from 4 to 8 inches thick without damaging the sub-base. For easy loading and unloading, the attachment locks slabs in place by...

Bobcat. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... The new family of box blade attachments built by Bobcat is available in three 84-inch models. There's a laser box blade, that same box without the laser, and a basic box blade without front casters. Moving the center switch on the...

A-Ward attachments. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... Designed to process re-bar on site, the Re-Bar/Multi-Shear can make more than 30 cuts per minute with its three-stage jaw design. The shears process re-bar and other materials within one foot. The attachment fits excavators from 60,000 to...

Thomas equipment. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... With the dipperstick retracted, XR911 Xtreme Reach provides 5,500 pounds of breakout force and 9 feet of dig depth. When you need more digging depth, reach, or loading height, a foot pedal on the operator's platform extends the stick 2 feet for...

Multiquip. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... The SlabSaver FCG-1 concrete saw weighs 102 pounds and features a 1/8-inch steel-plate frame that won't bend or warp. Front and rear pointers ensure a straight cut up to 3 1/4 inches deep with a 10-inch blade. The saw also uses 5-, 7- and...

Kenco. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... The Marine Long Front attachment reaches from 40 to 100 feet. Built to withstand underwater pressure, the attachment features sealed pins and bushings. The attachment is easy to change and can be custom built to customer specifications. ...

Metabo. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... With a triple-reduction gear train, the BE622SR-1 develops up to 310 lb-in, of torque, making the tool ideal, says Metabo, for working with auger bits, hole saws and stirring/mixing paddles. Features include the S-automatic slip clutch that...

Hougen. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... The HMD904 portable magnetic drill weighs 27.5 pounds and can drill holes up to 1.5 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. The drill, when compared to the unit it replaces, weighs less, has more power, and features a magnetic base with...

Michelin. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... Designed to provide traction in a variety of conditions, the XM37 industrial radial tire is reinforced to withstand punishment on tough jobsites that backhoes and material-handling machines face. A complement to the XM27 line of industrial and...

Western. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... The Ice Breaker hopper/spreader is available in 7-, 8-and 10-foot lengths, with power choices of a 10- or 11-hp engine, or a hydraulic motor. The hopper/spreaders feature a direct-drive system coupled to a gear-case input, poly spinners and...

Allmand. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... The Maxi-Heat portable heater is designed to eliminate the problems with moisture associated with direct-fired heaters. The enclosed twin heaters have a total output of 1,000,000 BTUs per hour and deliver a maximum of 5,600 cfm. Options include...

Ammann. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... The AVH 6030 vibratory plate compactor's fully hydraulic operating system eliminates downtime from centrifugal clutch repair and belt replacements. The unit provides 13,500 pounds of centrifugal force and a frequency of up to 3,120 vpm. The...

PTO. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... PTO and BZ introduces a new line of gear and piston pumps. They are hi-rotational and offer both DIN and SAE shaft configurations. SAE and metric hose connections are available. Gear pumps range from 2,800 to 4,600 psi; piston pumps produce up...

Miller electric. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... A powerful and reliable welder/generator/air compressor--the Big Blue Air Pak--features a turbo-charged Deutz 2011 engine that produces 65 horsepower, creating 45 to 750 amps and an optional 20 kW of generating power. The unit can easily air...

Elkin. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... A new line of tailgate and hopper spreaders includes the Model 2100,600 and PHS. Model 2100 rubber-trough spreaders eliminate corrosion associated with steel spreaders. They also provide a smooth, consistent flow of materials. A hydraulic...

Smartbrake. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... The Smartbrake exhaust brake is now available as an option on new General Motors diesel-power trucks. The brake is available in either a spring-set or air-set configuration, the latter allowing the driver to vary the amount of retardation to...

Topcon. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... For use with the 3D-GPS+ machine-control system, the System Five 3D control panel downloads jobsite plans from a memory card and displays data on a large color screen. A built-in computer eliminates the need for an external computer and cables....

JLG. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... For aerial-work platforms, the SkyPower generator provides 7,500 watts of 110-or 220-volt AC power. A power cable runs from the base-mounted generator, through the boom power track, to an outlet in the platform. An air line is also routed...

Allied construction. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... Designed for soil compaction in narrow trenches, the NT 8900 for backhoe-loaders produces as much compaction power as a 24-inch-wide compactor, but with a 16-inch base plate, according to the company. For fast production, eccentric rotation...

Bomag. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... Powered by a 5.5-hp gasoline engine and 4-hp diesel engine, respectively, the BP25/48 and BP25/48D single-direction, vibratory plate compactors deliver 6,075 pounds of centrifugal force. A high lip at the edge of the wear-resistant base plates...

ITL. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... The compact SS700 synchro-shuttle gearbox has a co-axial pump drive and an SAE B pump mounting. Shaft bearings and a forward/reverse clutch provide durability and an input torque to 750 Nm. Reconfigured since the SS600 gearbox model,...

Bobcat. (Market Watch Lite).
January 1, 2003... Bobcat builds this three-spindle rotary mower, with a 72-inch cutting width, to attain proper blade-tip speed at the standard hydraulic flow of most compact loaders. Caster wheels on four corners allow the free-floating deck to follow ground...