Construction Equipment articles from June 2003

Construction Equipment archives from June 2003

Stand in the gap. (Sutton Report).
June 1, 2003... About 20 years ago, high school curricula and facilities began to change as parents and educators embraced technology skills at the expense of technical skills. Computer labs and programming classes replaced wood shops and automotive courses....

JCB. (Market Watch).(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... JCB offers its first 6x6 articulated dump truck-the 22-ton, twin-rear-axle Model 722. Two smaller models (at 14 and 18 tons) are both 4x4 machines. One of the 722's key features is the patented front suspension, which is self-leveling and...

John Deere. (Market Watch).(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... Series II skid-steer loaders boast more than 100 improvements. Five new models in the line range in operating capacities from 1,500 to 3,200 pounds. A 60-40 weight distribution provides best overall balance, with a longer wheel-base allowing...

Caterpillar. (Market Watch).(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... Designed for high productivity and long life, the new D5N and D6N track-type tractors offer low operating costs in tough applications, Cat says. These machines replace the D5M and D6M models, but include updates such as electronic engine,...

Bomag. (Market Watch).(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... The 1-ton BW900-2 tandem-drum roller uses a series-type hydrostatic propel system that provides enhanced performance on grades. A replacement for the BW900, the new machine features 24-inch-diameter drums, and its front vibrating drum produces...

Hyundai. (Market Watch).(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... Hyundai will complete its Robex line of Dash 7 excavators with the 40-ton R360LC-7 and the 50-ton R450LC-7. The three-mode hydraulic system in the range allows operators to select general, heavy-duty and hammer modes. Engine and hydraulic...

Iowa Mold Tooling. (Market Watch).(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... IMT has added two new truck-mounted, articulating cranes, the 52/380 and the 72/516. These cranes are far larger than any models previously offered by IMT and are designed for two to eight hydraulic extensions. With eight extensions, both...

Caterpillar. (Market Watch).(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... The 990 Series-II wheel loader features a Tier-2-compliant engine, improved engine-management system and air-to-air intercooling. The 168,000-pound machine is designed to load 50- to 70-ton haulers, and its bucket size ranges from 8.4 to 9.2...

Sellick equip. (Market Watch).(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... Billed as a new concept in material handling, the Teletruk industrial pneumatic tire forklift truck incorporates telescopic boom technology instead of a vertical-mast design. The company says the main advantage to this is forward reach. The...

IR. (Market Watch).(Ingersoll-Rand Drilling Solutions )(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... Ingersoll-Rand Drilling Solutions launched the 700 family of down-the-hole crawler drills with the CM 780 0. Equipped with a rotary head providing 3,000 foot-pounds of torque (4,500 foot-pounds as an option), the unit will drill holes from 4.5...

Cedarapids. (Market Watch).
June 1, 2003... With a 20- to 40-percent horsepower increase, the Tier 2 Series payers have ample power for full-width paving, while component upgrades allow for more efficient operation and less fuel consumption, the company says. Load bearing capacities have...

Vermeer. (Market Watch).
June 1, 2003... The 0200x300 Navigator HDD provides 30,000 pounds of rotary torque and 200,000 pounds of thrust/pullback capacity. To supply drilling-fluid needs, both a standalone fluid-pumping system and a fluid-recycling system are available. The SA300...

Caterpillar. (Market Watch).
June 1, 2003... The AP-655C asphalt paver is an 8-foot machine featuring Cat's Mobiltrac (rubber-track) undercarriage, a 174-hp Cat 3056E ATAAC diesel, and an on-demand variable-speed cooling fan. The material-control system has independent control of both...

John Deere. (Market Watch).
June 1, 2003... The upgraded 710G backhoe-loader maximizes productivity in applications requiring a loader and small excavator used in combination. The front end mirrors a 2-yard loader, the company says, and the digging force and lift capacity is typical of a...

Komatsu. (Market Watch).
June 1, 2003... Komatsu introduced the most powerful skid-steer in its range, the SK1020-5; and the first vertical-lift model, the SK818-5. Both machines feature Komatsu's closed load sensing hydraulics and two-speed drive systems. The vertical-lifting SK8l8...

Volvo. (Market Watch).
June 1, 2003... The EC160B excavator features state-of-the-art hydraulics, operator cab enhancements, improved visibility and serviceability, and a reconfigured electronic system. The machine has an operating weight of 36,340 to 42,340 pounds and a bucket...

Bomag. (Market Watch).
June 1, 2003... Combining dual travel pumps, no-spin differential and standard drum drive, the BW124-3 single-drum vibratory roller series offers enhanced tractive effort and gradeability, Bomag says. The series includes a smooth-drum and padfoot-drum unit....

Bloomsdale mobilizes 400-hour oil changes. (Maintenance Tips).
June 1, 2003... Construction Equipment's February Great Managers feature presented Steve Fallert's experience extending oil-change intervals of Bloomsdale Excavating's 120 heavy machines from 225 to 350 hours. This year, Fallert's shop tore down a Cat...

Win a Toolcat 5600 for a year! (Manufacturer News).
June 1, 2003... Bobcat introduced a contest from now until Nov. 1 to win up to 270 prizes. The grand-prize winner will receive use of a Toolcat 5600 utility work machine and three attachments for an entire year. Other prizes include Bobcat gift certificates...

Cummins' Uptime Guarantee. (Supplier News).
June 1, 2003... In a move to build customer confidence in its post-October diesels. with exhaust-gas recirculation, Cummins has extended its Uptime Guarantee to the end of this year. The guarantee applies to ISX and SM engines purchased and built between Oct....

Is your website working? (Internet Ideas).
June 1, 2003... A new publication "AEC Web Site Cookbook" from ZweigWhite, a management consulting firm based in Natick, Mass., outlines seven ways a construction firm's website should be producing results. For further information, call 508-651-1559; or visit...

Using pressure gauges cuts tire costs 5 percent. (Maintenance Tips).
June 1, 2003... Tire failures had become a problem at Lattimore Materials. The Dallas-area concrete and aggregate supplier's 400-truck fleet was suffering as many as 12 road calls a month, not including punctures inflicted on construction sites. In 1999,...

International makes hybrid pickup truck. (Manufacturer News).
June 1, 2003... Is International going into the pickup-truck business? No, but this big red pickup shown off at a recent ride-and-drive event near Phoenix has gotten a lot of attention. It started with a 7300 4x4 cab-and-chassis displayed at World of...

HCEA plans 2003 show. (Industry News).
June 1, 2003... The Historical Construction Equipment Association will bring together devotees of old equipment at its annual convention and old equipment exposition Sept. 5 to 7. The event will be held at the association's headquarters and museum near Bowling...

Public construction spending. (Status & Forecast).
June 1, 2003... The sharp drop in additional spending for public facilities this year reflects the delayed impact of the 2001 recession on tax receipts and public budgets. Most of this happened in the September-March period with emergency cuts to balance FY03...

Construction employment. (Status & Forecast).
June 1, 2003... Haughey, Jim Construction employment has been steady at 6.650 million workers for the past year except for two one-month weather related dips. Employment is forecast to increase at a 1.0% annual pace through next winter and then 2.5% for...

Construction machinery & equipment shipments. (Status & Forecast).
June 1, 2003... Shipments from U.S. factories tumbled 10%, seasonally adjusted, in the sour prewar investment environment during the winter. Worldwide sales dipped only marginally. Shipments had risen nearly 20% from the business cycle low point in January...

New residential construction spending. (Status & Forecast).
June 1, 2003... Spending for new residential construction will remain at the recent high level, but there are no further gains expected until late next year. Activity will surge and ebb with short-term movements in mortgage rates, but starts will be trending...

Private construction spending. (Status & Forecast).
June 1, 2003... Private construction spending, largely residential and commercial, reacts very quickly to economic changes. Spending growth has been negligible since early 2001 when the recession began and will not resume until next winter when economic...

Rotella T preserves engines pulling up to 198 tons. (Oil Trial).
June 1, 2003... Shell Lubricants recently tore down two Cummins Signature 600 engines (2000 model year) that had been pulling road trains in Australia. The field trial actually included six engines--three rated at 650 horsepower and three at 600 horsepower....

Compact attachments deliver heavy-duty results. (Cover Story: Light Attachments).
June 1, 2003... In the last five years, we've seen a consistent increase in the number of backhoe- and skid-steer loaders in active service. Not only have sales increased, but backhoe-loader and skid-steer rentals are also on the rise. When you combine the...

Sterling adds crew cab, all-wheel drive. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... Sterling Truck's Acterra can be ordered with a four-door crew cab and a front-driving axle, enhancing the versatility of its Class 5 through 8 vehicles. Both options are available on work trucks, and the crew cab is available on work and...

Steer-Axle improvements. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... Updates to the Dana Spicer Integral Arm Steer Axles include a kingpin retention system using two drawkeys and a spring washer for easier alignment, and a more robust beam forging. A "power rib" beam weighs less than before, while offering...

New turn-signal switch. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... Truck-Lite has upgraded its Signal-Stat line with a fully featured turn-signal switch for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The switches, manufactured in the United States, are already optional on a major CE truck manufacturer and steering column...

All-Composite live-floor trailer. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... Martin Marietta Composites, a maker of bridge floors and other specialty products, is entering the commercial semitrailer market with a live-floor, trash-transfer trailer, which will enter production this fall. Flatbeds and dump trailers are...

Trailer backup monitor. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... Meritor's new Reverse Detection Module (RDM) is designed to interface with standard trailer power harness connections to activate back-up warnings and other devices. The module detects vehicle direction utilizing a Hall-effect sensor mounted at...

Eaton announces 'two-pedal' 10-speed UltraShift. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... Eaton has expanded its line of Fuller automated mechanical transmissions with the UltraShift 10-speed, a "two-pedal" unit with an automatic clutch. It follows the introduction in 2001 of a two-pedal medium-duty 6-speed model which is now also...

Eaton diagnostic service tools. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... Eaton has jumped into the market for diagnostic service tools with a handheld device and PC adapter. The tool will allow dealer and fleet technicians to diagnose ills in components in all kinds of trucks using J1587 and J1939 data links. ...

Freightliner's M2-112 truck. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... A new vocational truck, the Class 8 Business Class M2-112, features a longer nose and tougher chassis than the M2-106 that was introduced early last year. Another new variant, the M2-100, is a short-nose Class 5 and 6 model. Like the 106, the...

Dana's LMS wheel-end assemblies. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... An improved hubcap extends the life and further reduces needed work on Dana's Low Maintenance System (LMS) wheel-end assemblies. The hubcap's new features prevent build-up of lube pressure while keeping contaminants from entering the hub. A...

Crysteel 'Deuce' two-way dumper. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... The "Deuce" dump body has mounts and a hydraulic hoist that allows tipping to the rear or one side, as needed. The side-dumping capability--new to North America but common in Europe and Asia--is handy for dropping material down slopes, into...

Simplex fifth wheel refinements. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... Consolidated Metco has introduced a series of refinements to be added to its Simplex fifth wheels this July Simplex (formerly Simplex Lite) and Simplex II models have a J-shaped operating rod handle that allows drivers to use an extension rod...

Model 330 crew-cab conversion. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... Berg, Tom Peterbilt's medium-duty model 330 truck can now be converted to a four-door crew cab by Bentz Transport Products in Ft. Wayne, Ind. The conversion is aimed at construction, utility fire and rescue, and other vocational...

Mack PowerLeash engine brake. (Hands-on Trucking).
June 1, 2003... Mack Trucks has introduced the PowerLeash engine brake, which responds fast and develops high retarding power. It is integrated with the engine block, saving 50 pounds over add-on brakes. It is now available on all of Mack's Application...

Milling machines bring it together: the legacy of today's milling machines is the right combination of power, durability and performance. (Buying File).
June 1, 2003... When the first milling machines made their debuts in the late '60s and early '70s, they were hailed as a major innovation in road reconstruction. The earliest milling machines were simply a mining mandrel attached to a mobile undercarriage....

Measuring utilization saves modern $750,000: weekly usage reports help managers replace rentals and rebuild right as machines stream off the Big Dig and other finished projects. (Great Managers).
June 1, 2003... Adapting the maintenance module of Modern Continental's new computer system put the right tools in the hands of Scott Crowley and Scottie Noyes, controller and equipment director for Modern's equipment division, to boost fleet-wide utilization....

Cat's tractor design favors finish grading: D5N/D6N track-type tractors feature a new engine and numerous enhancements. (Earth Moving).
June 1, 2003... Designed for high productivity and long life, the new D5N and D6N track-type tractors offer low operating costs in tough applications, Cat says. These machines replace the D5M and D6M models, and include updates such as electronic engines,...

Compressor-clutch sensors save air conditioning failures: even Cat is convinced these control kits will improve uptime by reducing clutch cycling. (Shop Report).
June 1, 2003... The ACX-10 Air Conditioning Life Extender monitors air-conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure and clutch voltage and prevents the compressor from operating in self-destructive conditions. Both high and low refrigerant pressure can force...

New skid-steers feature major overhaul: John Deere says the Series II machines have more than 100 improvements. (Earth Moving).
June 1, 2003... John Deere boasts that its Series 11 skid-steer-loader line has numerous enhancements and updates. Five models comprise the 200 Series, ranging in operating capacity ratings from 1,500 to 3,200 pounds. Heading the list of features is the...

Berco. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... Designed for skid-steer loaders, these undercarriages come in five-roller and four-roller models with either steel or rubber track. A three-roller model is also available with rubber track only. The company also has a mining-equipment...

Sweepster. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... Designed to work at flows from 15 to 40 gpm, the Bucket Sweeper works as a broom or bucket on large loaders. The attachment is available in 84-to 108-inch sweeping widths with a 26- or 32-inch brush diameter. Removal of the broom is quick and...

Multiquip. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... The HS62 and HS81 Side Winder Gas Cut-Off Saws for concrete and pipe cutting feature 12- and 14-inch cutting capacities and a triple air-filtration system for engine protection. The reversible blade flange handles both 20-mm and 1-inch blade...

American allsafe. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... Silencio provides wireless, two-way communication and hearing protection. A built-in radio transmits and receives clearly for up to 2 miles. Fourteen channels allow users to communicate with numerous people. The unit is voice activated for...

Racor. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... The Fuel Pre-Filter Funnel is a fast-flow filter-in-a-funnel that separates damaging free water and contaminants from gasoline, diesel, heating oil and kerosene down to 0.005 inch. Size ranges from 6x3.5 to 10x8.5 inches. Flow rates range from...

McCausland pumps. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... The 4700 Series Portable Power Units can run on biodegradable oils. With an open design for easy servicing, the units feature a shutdown system to protect the John Deere diesel engine and hydraulics. The heat exchanger is located in front of...

Volvo. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... The 465-hp rating of the VE 012 diesel returns, following adjustments to make it conform to the EPA's October 2002 exhaust-emissions regulations. It uses a "tuned" muffler and V-Pulse exhaust-gas recirculation to move gases into combustion...

Leica geosystems. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... The GradeStar 3D motorgrader machine-control system uses inputs from either GPS or TPS sensors to control blade position to match a computerized digital-terrain model. The system allows operators to complete grading jobs without staking out...

J.R. merritt controls. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... For electro-hydraulic proportional valve control, the MPFC/CR programmable driver board accepts a 4-20mA or a 5-volt input signal. PWM outputs are current regulated and can be configured for bi-directional control of single and dual coil...

Stanley LaBounty. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... The UP 45SV is a universal processor designed for demolition, recycling operations and road and bridge reconstruction. Compared to its predecessor model, the processor features a two-cylinder design with 10 percent more power and a slotted...

Lincoln electric. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... The Vantage 500 offers multi-process capabilities such as Stick, TIG, MIG, Flux-Cored and Gouging. Features include stainless-steel roof and side panels for protection and simple controls that keep training time to a minimum. Chopper Technology...

Sanders saws & blades. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... Mercury Series concrete-pavement saws range in horsepower from 30 to 65. The Q-3030 and Q-3035 ride on maintenance-free, dual-sealed, 10-inch rear wheels, and the Q-6065 and Q-6057/Q-6457 have 12-inch rear wheels. The generators feature dual...

Protoworks. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... The severe-duty Schred Max 56 SD processes stumps and other materials and sends debris through the machine without wear on the replaceable cutters. The shredder consists of a 9-inch auto-reversing shaft and five double-tipped, 3.5-inch-thick,...

Stone. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... The Champion Mortar Mixer is now available with a stress-resistant, polyethylene drum--the model 655PMP. The 6-cubic-foot mixer has a lifetime warranty on its patented, quadruple-bearing, drum-mounting system. The mixer has nine power options...

Miller electric. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... Designed from the Legend NT and Trailblazer 301 G, the 20-hp Legend 301 G engine drive provides 5,500 watts of peak power at 1,800 rpm. When in full-speed operation at 3,600 rpm, it provides 300 amps and 25 volts at 100-percent duty cycle....

Loadrite. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... Designed for wheel loaders, forklifts and similar machines, the Loadrite Pro and Loadrite Express onboard weighing systems aim to eliminate excessive truck-turnaround time and reduce overloads and underloads. The Loadrite Pro provides increased...

Cummins. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... The ISX 385 ST engine delivers 1,450/ 1,550 lb.-ft. of torque, and is designed with the Smart-Torque feature, which automatically delivers an additional 100 lb.-ft. of torque in the top two gears of the transmission. It is designed for truck...

Petro-Canada. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... Produro FD-1 60 is designed to replace Cat FDAO oil for Caterpillar off-highway trucks. The final-drive and axle oil doubles drain intervals from 2,000 to 4,000 hours and extends component life with extreme-pressure performance, high and low...

NLB. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... The 225 Series water-jet-pump units operate at pressures from 10,000 to 24,000 psi. These pumps come with a conversion kit and offer convertibility without requiring a manifold or gauge change. Flows range from 10 to 38 gpm, and diesel engines...

Multiquip. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... With a sectional truss frame and several strike-tube lengths, the self-propelled WRS SuperScreed strikes-off panels ranging from 12 to 50 feet. It is flexible enough to perform on highway off-ramps and curved or tapered roadways. The unit comes...

AerCom tec. (Market Watch Lite).
June 1, 2003... The AerTrax location system delivers accurate street-level tracking to any computer with Internet access. Simple to use, the system delivers location information via password-protected websites or directly to the customer's computer. Field...

The great truck run of 1931: Clessie Cummins, diesel-engine pioneer, hoped to draw attention to his diesel by setting a cross-country record. (Iron Works).
June 1, 2003... With today's high fuel prices, it would be hard for us to believe that a truck once drove coast-to-coast on $11 worth of fuel. But in 1931, the "impossible" happened. In that year, Clessie Cummins, inventor and founder of the company that...

Management services. (Auctioneers - Equipment Appraisal Leasing).
June 1, 2003... The following pages contain information to enhance your management efforts with access to consultants, appraisal services, insurance brokers, financial institutions, crane-certification firms, online business services and industry publications...

Industry associations. (A-W).
June 1, 2003... Looking for information on a specific aspect of construction? Listed here are many construction-related associations, along with contact information including websites that you can check for the association's focus, services and membership...

Equipment-rental chains. (A - U).
June 1, 2003... Looking for a branch of your favorite rental giant? Find them at the websites or phone numbers listed here. Looking for a more thorough list of rental outlets in an area? Check the rental locator at ConstructionEquipment.com Ahern Rentals...

Products. (A-C).
June 1, 2003... Abrasive Blasting Equipment A-Bec Industries Alto U.S. Inc. Aqua Blast Corp. Baumac International Blastrac Boride Products Clemco Industries Corp. Empire Abrasive Equipment Co. Geo. Olcott Co., Inc. ...

Products. (D - H).
June 1, 2003... De-Icing Equipment, Compressed Air CRC Industries, Inc. Ground Heaters, Inc. Tanner Systems, Inc. VMAC Decals and Signs for Vehicle and Equipment Identification Champion America Eastern Metal/USA-SIGN ...

Products. (I - P).
June 1, 2003... Idlers, Conveyor Belt ABCO Engineering Corp. ACE Group LLC Alstom Power Inc. Applied Industrial Technologies Arch Environmental Equipment, Inc. Bailey-Parks Urethane Cedarapids Inc. CMI Johnson-Ross Co. ...

Products. (Q - T).
June 1, 2003... Quick-Attach Couplers 1-Backhoe Loader 2-Hydraulic Excavator 3-Rough-Terrain Forklift 4-Skid-Steer Loader 5-Wheel Loader ACS Industries. Inc. AIM Attachments (1-2-4-5) Ajusta-Buckets Corp. (3-4) ...

Products. (U - W).
June 1, 2003... Undercarriage rebuilding equipment Allied Construction Products, Inc. BLS Enterprises, Inc. Kenco Corporation Sabre International, Inc. Underground Boring Equipment 1-Piercing Tools 2-Boring Machines, Shields,...

Manufacturers. (A - B).(Directory)
June 1, 2003... A&D Weighing, 1555 McCandless Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 263-5333; Toll Free: (800) 726-3364; Fax: (408) 263-0119 E-mail: scales@andweighing.com www.andweighing.com A-Bec Industries, 1 Bay Plaza, Ste. 450, 1330 Bayshore Hwy.,...

Manufacturers. (C - D).(Directory)
June 1, 2003... AED C & P Attachments, 8822 Apison Pike, Ooltewah, TN 37363 (423) 396-9330; Fax: (423) 396-3317 E-mail: c&p@cpbuckets.com www.cpbuckets.com C&P Enterprises, Inc., 8822 Apison Pike, Ooltewah, TN 37363 (423) 396-9330; Fax: (423)...

Manufacturers. (E - H).(Directory)
June 1, 2003... E-Z Drill. Inc., P.O. Box 517, Stillwater, OK 74076 USA (405) 372-0121; Toll Free: (800) 272-0121; Fax: (405) 372-1429 E-mail: sales@ezdrill.com www.ezdrill.com DISTRIBUTORS: CO5324 IL3016 MD0670 ND4036 ...

Manufacturers. (I - M).(Directory)
June 1, 2003... I.P.D., 23231 S. Normandie, Torrance, CA 90501 USA (310) 530-1900; Fax: (310) 534-1408 E-mail: partsmaster@ipdparts.com www.ipdparts.com IC Fluid Power, Inc., 63 Dixie Hwy., Rossford, OH 43460 (419) 681-8811; Toll Free:...

Manufacturers. (N - R).(Directory)
June 1, 2003... AED N-E-D/TECC, 18 Grafton St., Worcester, MA 01604 Toll Free: (800) 343-8086; Fax: (800) 544-5273 E-mail: wyatt@nedcorp.com www.nedcorp.com NAC Construction Equipment, 400 Lively Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (847) 439-0321;...