Construction Equipment articles from July 2005

Construction Equipment archives from July 2005

Tool Carriers and Couplers Promote Utility.
July 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Wheel-loader-type tool carriers and couplers expand machine usefulness True, the skid-steer, backhoe-loader and hydraulic excavator are becoming ever more versatile with their ability to handle an expanding...

Buying File Gallery.
July 1, 2005... By Staff Case Walt Moore Good Visibility to Work Tools The newest machine in Case's three-model tool-carrier line is the 721D/XT, a 170-hp (net) machine that weighs 31,500 pounds. With the 721D/XT, says Case, came...

Contractors Report Real Backhoe and ADT Life.
July 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Stretching for better-than-average component life is a poor risk if oil analysis isn't in place to help prevent failures Even if you're satisfied with the productivity of your backhoe-loaders and...

Changes at the Top.
July 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Caterpillar refines the design of its largest wheel loader As if the 1,250-hp 994D wheel loader wasn't already brute enough, Caterpillar's new 994F has 14 percent more net power (1,429 horsepower), 10...

Celebrate Silver.
July 1, 2005... Staff We're celebrating a publishing milestone this year: 2005 is the twenty-fifth consecutive year in which Construction Equipment has won at least one award recognizing editorial excellence. "Buying File," written by Larry Stewart,...

A Machine-Replacement Strategy.
July 1, 2005... By Mike Vorster, Contributing Editor It's more than a financial decision. Replacement must be integrated into an organization's business planning The process of reviewing the fleet, deciding which units to sell or replace, and...

Radials Cut Tire Budget by 30 Percent.
July 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Radial off-road tires last twice as long as bias-ply tires, and Austin Bridge & Road retreads 100 of them each year We started running the numbers on tires in the early 1990s -- just taking stock of...

Condor Chassis Is Strong but Lovable.
July 1, 2005... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor Freightliner's low COE is built primarily for trash hauling, but works great as a concrete pumper truck, too Think of Class 8 low cab-over-engine trucks and you might name three or four: Mack's MR, Peterbilt's...

Tournadozer Built for Speedy Earthmoving.
July 1, 2005... Staff High-speed dozer from R.G. LeTourneau was forerunner of the skid-steer loader Long before the era of the modern skid-steer loader, earthmoving pioneer R.G. LeTourneau invented a rubber-tired dozer capable of much higher speeds...

Craning for Greater Reach.
July 1, 2005... By Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief Stellar's 14528 telescopic crane answers customer demand for reach and capacity gains Stellar Industries' 14528 telescopic crane is the first in the industry to offer 28 feet of full hydraulic reach, a...

Liebherr.
July 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Based on the success of its wheel-loader sales, Liebherr has brought another model to the U.S. market, the L-524, which has a 2.6-cubic-yard bucket, 110 horsepower, and an operating weight of 22,270 pounds....

Iowa Mold Tooling.
July 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor IMT has enhanced the design of its Dominator II service-vehicle/crane body, which is aimed at handling cranes with capacities up to 60,000 foot-pounds. A patent-pending, inverted-A-frame substructure...

Komatsu.
July 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The Utility Division of Komatsu America has refined models in its backhoe-loader line with the addition of available joystick controllers for the backhoe. These "excavator-style" controls will be offered on...

Hamm.
July 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The HD O120V and HD O70V asphalt rollers have conventional vibratory systems on the front and oscillating drums on the rear. Oscillating compaction applies horizontal force to the asphalt, rocking the drum...

Terex [bar] Cedarapids.
July 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 50,800-pound CR662RM RoadMix material-transfer vehicle (MTV) features rubber tracks that spread the vehicle load over a broad surface, reducing ground pressure so it can work on base and top courses....

Caterpillar.
July 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Model AP-1055D asphalt paver combines many new features with the features of the AP-1055B and AP-1050B. Effective with this release, the AP-1050 sales model will be discontinued as a separate offering. The...

JCB.
July 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Models 8014, 8016 and 8018 mini-excavators feature a new upper-structure design, improved cab, new hydraulics and controls, plus 1.1-liter engines that are Tier-II compliant. The 8014 has a fixed...

John Deere.
July 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The new 121-hp 180C W and 147-hp 210C W wheeled excavators have the same hydraulic system as C-Series crawlers for the same operating performance. They also have the Deere Machine Information Center, a data...

Liebherr.
July 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Two Series-4 crawler dozers have been introduced to the North American market. The PR 724 Litronic and PR 734 Litronic have operating weights of 35,264 and 48,490 pounds and horsepower ratings of 160 and...

X80 Pipe Calls for CC/CV Welders.
July 1, 2005... Staff Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline recently constructed a $425 million natural gas line from Cheyenne, Wyo., to Greensburg, Kan., using 385 miles of X80 steel pipe, a material never before used for pipelines in the United States. Welds on...

ARA Celebrates 50 Years.
July 1, 2005... Staff The American Rental Association (ARA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To honor the occasion, ARA is unveiling a special anniversary logo. In addition, The Rental Show will reach its 50th anniversary next February in Orlando.

Five Strategies to Survive Tire Shortage.
July 1, 2005... Larry Stewart There's probably never been a better time to focus on making tires last. Demand for large earthmover tires is outstripping supply and, in some parts of the country, contractors are paying a 60 percent premium for tires. ...

Corrections.
July 1, 2005... Staff The source line in a pie chart on page 25 in the June issue was incorrect. The source of that data was the American Rental Association. A gear-selector photo on page 44 of the June issue was published at the wrong angle. It...

Status and Forecast.
July 1, 2005... By Jim Haughey, Director of Economics Total Construction Spending Jim Haughey Spending has continued to grow slightly faster than inflation because housing construction has stalled but not declined. Housing is being held up...

JLT.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The G-Force 850 mobile computer features a high-quality, 8.4-inch display that is easy to read -- even during daylight hours. On one battery charge, the 3.5-pound tablet PC operates for five...

Atlas Copco.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor With a 1,650-pound operating weight, the MB 700 hydraulic breaker is suitable for carriers in the 10- to 18-metric ton weight class. It accommodates hydraulic flows to 32 gpm at a pressure of...

Lincoln Electric.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Excalibur Stick family now includes the 7018-A1 MR, 8018-C1 MR, 8018-C3 MR and 9018M MR. Puddle control allows the operator to carry the puddle more easily during out-of-position work....

Ground Heaters.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor HX-Series liquid-to-air Heat Xchangers can turn a conventional Ground Heater unit into an effective air heater. The heat exchangers receive hot Heat Transfer Fluid from the hydronic heater,...

Topcon.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The HiPer XT GPS system for land surveying and construction layout includes fully integrated receiver/antenna units with a long-range UHF radio. It provides up to four miles of coverage. HiPer...

Bandit.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Redesigned Model 1890 Intimidator chipper measures 15 feet (previous version is 17 feet) in length. The frame is located under the infeed hopper for more support, and tanks are on the frame...

Miller Electric.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Spectrum 1000 Plasma Cutter provides fast torch connection and removal, says the company. Auto-Line allows automatic connection to any primary input voltage from 208 to 575 volts, single-...

Robin Subaru.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The 2:1 clutch-reduction transmission is designed for the company's engines from 4.5 to 13.5 horsepower. The clutch-reduction system gives engines increased torque power by reducing speed...

Allmand Brothers.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Port-A-Lite (PAL) towers get power from one 120-volt outlet. Parallel lamp fixtures provide optimal light output. Insulated lamp-tip supports isolate the lamp from vibration. Lamp life exceeds...

Parker.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The 721 hose offers flexibility for high-pressure applications. Users can expect to use less hose and to easily install the hose in tight spaces, according to the company. Working pressure...

AIM Attachments.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Available for excavators from 25,000 to 80,000 pounds, the Heavy Duty Stump Shear splits logs, stumps, poles and roots with high-strength steel cutting blades. A backdrag plate grades and...

NESCO.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The DirtSquirt wheel-washing system is designed to comply with EPA standards and is completely automatic. An infrared motion-detector sensor turns on the machine to wash muddy wheels when the...

Dynapac.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The non-overlapping BG70 ride-on trowel can be equipped with blades or pans and has a 70-inch working width. The 705-pound machine features a blade rotation from 70 to 150 rpm and a 20-hp...

Rockland.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor SR grapple rakes have no snag hose routing, sealed pins and bushings at all pivot points, a reduced tooth angle for easy loading, and a bolt-on rear hydraulic access cover. They carry a...

Leica.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor SmartStation with fully integrated GPS allows operators to control all operating procedures for GPS and terrestrial surveying with the total station keyboard and display. SmartStation is a...

Alpine.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Ideal for mining applications, five models of transverse cutting units -- from 24 to 160 horsepower -- fit excavators from 2 to 55 tons. They are powered by the excavator's auxiliary hydraulic...

Caterpillar.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor GSH B-Series Orange Peel Grapples for excavators have protected hydraulic cylinders, improved rotation, new tines and tine suspension. Also included is a hydraulic or mechanical bi-directional...

Baldwin Filters.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor A new design for medium-pressure hydraulic spin-on filters uses a seamless can and an aluminum baseplate, which makes the unit lighter and lessens stress on the mounting stud. An L-Lock hem...

Parker.
July 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Coalmaster Tough Cover Mining Hose for abrasive underground hydraulic mining applications offers several levels of abrasion resistance to match the hose to the job. The hoses are available...

Public Works: The Need Never Ends.
July 1, 2005... By Greg Sitek, Contributing Editor Here's a look at how federal spending plans for FY2005 affect public-works programs Public-works programs keep the construction market going at the federal, state, county, and municipal levels. In...

Bobcat.
July 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Among Bobcat's conventional utility vehicles are the 2100 and 2100S, available in a 4x2 configuration, and the 2200, a 4x4 model with a choice of gas or diesel engines. But Bobcat's big gun is the 5600 B-Series...

Polaris.
July 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Polaris Ranger line includes the Ranger TM (4x2), Ranger 4x4 and Ranger 6x6, the two latter models featuring the company's all-wheel-drive system that senses rear-wheel slip and automatically engages both...

Toro.
July 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Toro considers its 3000 and 4000 Workman Series the heavy-duty performers in its utility-vehicle lineup. At the top of this range is the 4300-D, an on-demand-four-wheel-drive vehicle with a 26.5-hp Daihatsu...

John Deere.
July 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Deere's broad range of utility vehicles is categorized into seven Series. Shown here from the High-Performance Series is the HPX 4x4, available with a twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled Kawasaki gas engine, or a...

Kubota.
July 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor At the heart of the Kubota RTV900 is a three-cylinder Kubota diesel engine rated at 21.6 horsepower. This four-wheel-drive vehicle features a differential lock, front and rear wet-disc brakes and the company's...

Kawasaki.
July 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Kawasaki Mule line has nine models, among them the 3010 Diesel 4x4, which uses a three-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel engine and allows the operator to select four-wheel drive when conditions dictate. The...

Yamaha.
July 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Yamaha Rhino 660 is powered by a liquid/oil-cooled engine with a patented five-valve cylinder design. The Rhino's Ultramatic transmission, says the company, is fully automatic, and the drive system's...

Club Car.
July 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The five-model "Rough-Terrain" line from Club Car tops out with the XRT 1500, which can be equipped with either a Kubota diesel engine or a Honda gas version, both rated at 20 horsepower. The XRT 1500 features...