Construction Equipment articles from March 2003

Construction Equipment archives from March 2003

The price-only trap. (Sutton Report).
March 1, 2003... It's an ageless question, perhaps, but the answer doesn't seem to have changed much over time: How important is price in the acquisition decision? Foundational economic theory says it's simply supply and demand. If supply outstrips demand,...

John Deere. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... The 26-metric-ton 950C crawler dozer features a hydrostatic drive train, which allows the unit to deliver power turns, infinite speed control, power management and more. With an infinitely variable range from 0 to 6.8 mph, the operator can...

Terex. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... The Generation-7 Series articulated trucks offers three models--the TA25, TA27 and TA30--with heaped capacities of 17.6, 20.3 and 22.9 cubic yards, respectively. All feature Cummins engines. and all have refined transmissions that more...

Vogele America. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... Model 880 RTB asphalt paver takes the continuous rubber track drive system to the next level, the company says. Standard features include power-actuated flow gates with material indicator lights, proportional controlled feeders with sonic feed...

McLaughlin Mfg. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... Model McL-48/54 auger boring machine is capable of cased boring sizes ranging from a 16- to 60-inch diameter. A new quick-connect split-design feature enables machine components to individually be moved in and out of the trench, reducing...

Vermeer. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... Vermeer entered the compact-excavator market with the 5,400-pound CX224. The middle machine in an expected line of seven models, the unit digs to depths of 8 feet 4 inches. Its boom swings 55 degrees left and 80 degrees right from the rotating...

Grove. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... Combining two proven superstructure and chassis components, the TMS900E truck crane provides users with a go-ton machine that travels at speeds up to 65 mph. It uses the upper from the GMK4090 all-terrain crane that provides a five-section...

Stone. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... A Drum Conversion Kit can transform a Rhino 66 smooth-drum vibratory dirt roller into a padfoot machine. It now delivers the versatility of two rollers in one and increases the number of job applications where the roller can be put to work. The...

Yanmar. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... The B7[SIGMA] offset boom, zero tail swing excavator features a maximum dig depth 14 feet 9 inches and 13 feet 11 inches at the full left position. The machine has a VICTAS offset track design for optimum stability and reduced vibration. A new...

Auto Crane. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... At 40,000 ft.lbs., the A-40 articulating crane offers a combination of reach, power and flexibility. It features a standard hydraulic reach to 17 feet 3 inches and is available with two additional extensions capable of reaching more than 29...

Bomag. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... Model MPH122 recycler/stabilizer with a center-mounted rotor has been improved with a wider rotor, greater cutting depth and a more powerful engine. The machine offers a 92-inch-wide rotor with 194 cutting teeth and a maximum cutting depth of...

Stellar. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... The 14000 Stellar Shuttle hooklift loader system can lift 14,000 pounds using various body configurations. It is capable of loading, unloading and dumping different bodies with lengths ranging from 10 to 16 feet. Maximum dump angle is 50 to 56...

John Deere. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... The 8-metric-ton 80C excavator features Deere's Power-wize II engine/hydraulic system. The machine offers many options for improved performance including an offset boom option. That feature allows excavation around three sides of an obstruction...

Stellar. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... Model 5728 telescopic service crane features a 36,000-ft.lb. capacity and can lift up to 5,000 pounds at 7 feet. The crane uses a planetary winch system with a hydraulic/mechanical brake system. It has a 60-foot/minute winch speed and a maximum...

Ingersoll-Rand. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... With a maximum capacity of 5,500 pounds, the VR-518 telehandler has a maximum lift height of 18 feet 2 inches. Equipped with standard tires, the machine offers a maximum forward reach of 10 feet 8 inches. It has a rugged two-section boom design...

TT Technologies. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... The Grundodrill 4X packs 9,200 pounds of thrust and pullback into a footprint that's less than 11 feet long by 3 feet wide. Hydrostatic drive supplies maximum torque of 950 foot-pounds and spindle speed of 230 rpm. Computerized controls cycle...

Pressure Island.
March 1, 2003... An above-ground drive-on wash pad, called the Big Island, cleans large parts and vehicles. With a load capacity of 60,000 pounds per axle, it can handle most industrial/commercial equipment. The system is designed for use with existing pressure...

Caterpillar. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... Two new double-drum asphalt compactors, the CB-534D and CB-5340 XW, have drum widths of 67 and 79 inches, respectively. The machines feature automatic speed control with an impact-spacing indicator, new operator's station with an electronically...

Landoll. (Market Watch).
March 1, 2003... The 400 Series Traveling Axle trailer will be available in lengths of 48, 50 and 53 feet. Model 410 is a triple axle with a 50-ton rating, a 10 foot-1 inch axle spread, and has a 6,6-degree load angle. The trailer comes standard with apitong...

Win a NASCAR Trip. (Manufacturer News).
March 1, 2003... A new contest from Lincoln Electric will provide one lucky winner and guest the ultimate NASCAR VIP experience. The winners will be given access to the pit and garage areas, a chance to meet the drivers, and the best seats in the house with...

Engine-Oil Glossary. (Maintenance Tips).
March 1, 2003... If you haven't already heard or read about C1-4 engine oil, the industry's newest lube for use in four-stroke-cycle diesels, be assured that C1-4 will be part of your life if you operate and maintain diesel-powered trucks or equipment. To help...

Tracking units add security to fleets. (Industry News).(Teletrac)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Teletrac recently introduced its Trailer and Asset Tracking Units, new devices that increase the security of commercial vehicle trailers and mobile assets as well as provide inventory management. The units, which are installed in a piece of...

Heavy equipment training kits. (Resources).(Vista Training)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Vista Training offers seven complete trainers' kits for the safe operation of heavy equipment. Kits cover wheel loaders, backhoe-loaders, transport trailers, rigging and lifting, telescopic-rough-terrain forklifts, aerial bucket truck, and road...

AGC offers two new construction resources. (Resources).(Associated General Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Associated General Contractors of America(AGC) announced the launch of the new AGC Online Bookstore and the release of the 2003 AGC Products and Services Guide. The Online Bookstore can be found at the website agc.org/bookstore.AGC. It...

Streamline your hiring process. (Management Tips ).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... A concern often voiced by contractors and equipment dealers is finding talented employees and retaining them. For companies in that situation, says Santa Peng, an associate with ZweigWhite, a management consulting firm based in Natick, Mass.,...

Find the fuel-saving slot. (Application Ideas).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Caterpillar claims that any bulldozer making a cut that's a foot deep or more can improve its productivity as much as 20 percent by slot dozing. The operator simply repeats passes in a single blade width, cutting a slot to grade. Then moves...

Industry events.
March 1, 2003... April: National Rental Month. Did you know that April has been deemed National Rental Month by the American Rental Association (ARA)? The intent is to increase awareness of all the advantages of renting. "The ARA has developed a number...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2003... Our specifications chart (February, page 81) included incorrect JCB 214 information. Above is how the chart should have run. We regret the error. Comparative Backhoe-Loader Specifications (14-foot class) Company/ ...

The construction world gathers at Intermat 2003. (Industry Events).
March 1, 2003... This year, the world's big equipment gathering is Intermat 2003, which takes place May 13to 17 atthe Paris Nord Exhibition Centre in Paris, France. Construction Equipment previewed some of the new products that will be introduced there, and...

Exclusive first look: RC-100 will make friends with any operator: This new 100-hp Posi-Track from ASV has suspended rubber tracks, single-lever steering, no-stall drive, hydraulic coupler and lots of attachment power. (Field Report).
March 1, 2003... An old adage says we're known by the company we keep. In a way, that's true for ASV, a hard-working company in Grand Rapids, Minn., that builds rubber-track loaders. Several years ago, none other than Caterpillar, impressed with ASV's...

Attachments for big-time work: Check out these heavy attachments that can go the extra mile. (Cover Story Attachments).
March 1, 2003... Equipment users want top productivity, even when the job ranks toward the top in degree of difficulty. Operators need machines that'll perform well under those grueling conditions. It only stands to reason that when an attachment is needed that...

How contractors counter the telecom bust: Diversity is a key to survival for providers of construction services and equipment who expect to be in business when the industry rebounds. (Underground Report).
March 1, 2003... For decades, America's expanding telephone system provided steady work for contractors who built and maintained the aerial and underground cable networks that linked homes and businesses to one another and to the world. Construction levels...

Nose-to-Nose contest on a pair of petes: The colors pop and the axles are obvious, but can you spot the two hood lines? (Hands-On Trucking).
March 1, 2003... Many truckers like bright colors because they grab attention and celebrate pride of ownership. Thus, the brilliant hues on these two Peterbilt 357s will certainly please a couple of owners and drivers. Motorists, whether they like the colors or...

Big skid-steers: ready for the rough stuff: as operators demand more of their skid-steer loaders, equipment size and strength increase to meet job challenges. (Buying File).
March 1, 2003... Once considered utility machines, skid-steer loaders continue to grow in size. Not too long ago, the top operating capacity classification was 1,350 pounds and above. Size classes now run up to 2,701 pounds and higher. Five manufacturers offer...

Volvo unveils compact earthmoving machines: with five new skid-steer loaders and two compact wheel loaders, Volvo is proving to be a major player in the compact-equipment market. (Earthmoving).
March 1, 2003... Bright lights, music and fireworks set the stage as Volvo introduced 13 new products in mid-January at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, Calif. Four wheel loaders, an excavator, two compact wheel loaders, five skid-steer loaders, and the BL70...

Design overhaul for Miller electric's Air Pak: the popular Air Pak--combining welder, generator and air compressor--has been redesigned into the more-capable Big Blue Air Pak. (Shop Report).
March 1, 2003... The Miller Air Pak--combining a multi-process welder, generator and an air compressor into a single, compact package--has been a popular machine with firms that maintain and repair big equipment. But, recognizing that the design of even good...

Bobcat. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... Models 15C and 30C auger drive units now accept both hex and round-drive auger bits. The attachments will dig 6-to 36-inch holes. A knuckle joint design allows the auger to hang plumb--even on uneven terrain. The unit attaches to the company's...

Crysteel manufacturing. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The GateSaver turns a truck's tailgate into a power tailgate. The product increases the tailgate opening 15 inches higher than the tailgate itself. With an electric motor and hydraulic pump, no PTO is required. It comes preassembled for simple...

IMT. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The HandyCrane line consists of three cranes. Lift capacities range from 950 to 3,195 pounds. The smallest of the models, the lightweight 0.5/4, mounts directly to the chassis frame or truck bed with a 15-inch square stationary base. Model...

Leica Geosystems. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... Fifth-generation Disto handheld laser-distance measuring tools are available in two models. Using easy point-and-click functions, both models measure distances from 0.7 to 650 feet with an accuracy 1/8 of an inch. The compact, lightweight Disto...

Lincoln electric. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The Ranger 8 now comes with a 20.5-hp On an OHV engine, which provides a 6-percent improvement in fuel efficiency over the previous model. Oil changes and oil filters last twice as long. An automatic engine shutdown protects against low oil...

Miller electric. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The Bobcat 3 Phase generator is the company's first gas-engine drive to offer 480 VAC three-phase power. The generator provides 11,000 watts of peak and 10,000 watts of continuous three-phase power. For tools, lights and single-phase motors, it...

Ditch witch. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The SK500 walk-behind mini-skid-steer loader gives Ditch Witch a new product category in which to compete. The company designed and manufactured the machine, and focused on simplicity of operation as its primary distinction. Four color-coded...

Mountain tarp. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... Designed to eliminate downtime and extend maintenance intervals, the StrongArm tarp arm is billed as the world's first unbreakable tarp arm. Made of 2-inch-thick extruded aluminum, the product features a single-piece design. It requires only...

Honda power equipment. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... Three new trash pumps-the WT20XK3, WT30XK3 and WT4OXK3-feature a 4-stroke engine for reduced emissions and optimal fuel efficiency. The WT3OXK3 delivers an output of 320 gpm. The pumps provide greater discharge durability and higher discharge...

Vermeer. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The 25-hp CS418 core saw cuts through asphalt, concrete, and reinforced concrete. With diamond or carbide bits, the saw cuts up to 24 inches deep and cuts holes from 4 to 18 inches wide. It comes with truck- or trailer-mounted setups. A...

MSA. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The V-Gard Advance Cap's six large cooling vents provide air circulation and comfort. The hat has lateral contours above the ear for hearing protection, and the Glaregard underbrim reduces reflective glare. It comes in seven colors with the...

Kaeser compressors. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... Portable M12 rotary-screw compressors have variable pressures from 70 to 190 psi. The 18-hp unit has a 45 cfm at 100 psi. Features include a power-saving Sigma Profile airend, an air-cooled oil cooler with a circulation fan, and an electric...

Enerpac. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The expanded line of square-drive torque wrenches aim to simplify bolting and unbolting in a wide range of applications. With a maximum torque of 5,570 ft. lbs., the SQD-75-1 weighs only 11.9 pounds and works on sockets from 1 1/2 to 4 3/8...

Vibromax. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... Model 601 and 901 vibratory plates feature centrifugal forces of 3,011 and 3,506 pounds, respectively. Both plates have a Honda GX 120 engine and low-oil automatic shutdown. The protective frame includes a center lift point. For...

Lincoln electric. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... Now available in a rack-mounted configuration, the Invertec V350-Pro power sources are the first inverter racks to meet 1P23S and National Electric Code standards. Designed exclusively for inverter-rack installation, this power source offers...

Peterson manufacturing. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The latest addition to the Piranha line of LED stop! turn/taillights--the 4203--comes hard-wired in grommet or flange-mount models. Ideal for truck and trailer applications, the 6.5-inch lights operate from 8 to 16 volts. For information...

Leica geosystems. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... Long-range reflectorless measuring technology now comes standard on TPS700 and TPS1100 Series stations. Narrow laser beams provide small "footprints," even at extended ranges, and permit precise distance measurements at sharp edges and corners....

Pumpex. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The redesigned, mid-range, wastewater pump series combines a cartridge mechanical seal and closed-loop cooling system with a larger hydraulic capacity. The pumps range in horsepower from 10 to 80 and feature 4-to 12-inch discharges. The cooling...

Bobcat. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The 90-inch Brushcat rotary-cutter attachment operates in both forward and reverse, and a flotation linkage keeps the deck in contact with the ground--even uneven ground--for optimum performance. Dual spindles drive two blades each, and...

Harper Industries. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The Goossen Chipper shredder is now available in towable, gas-engine or PTO-drive models. Both models have a 10-gallon, steel drum housing with a double-wall, and shred limbs and branches up to 5 inches in diameter. A hopper cover provides...

Hilti. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The DG 150 Grinding System features a dust-resistant, brush-less motor and an automatic self-cleaning vacuum. It extracts up to 95 percent of airborne particles, keeping dust to a minimum. A 2-year, full-service repair program provides complete...

Tramac. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... In the 1,000-ft-lb. class, the 125SX hydraulic breaker attaches to skid-steer loaders, backhoes, excavators up to 22,000 pounds, and the company's Standard Duty Rockbreaking Systems. The unit recycles rebound energy and adds it to the next...

Star Industries. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The Quick-Tach Safety Work Platform turns forklifts into aerial-work platforms. Load capacity--which does not include forklift load capacity--reaches 1,000 pounds. The system requires the removal of forks and carriage, which increases lift...

Petro-Canada. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... Billed as the first full-synthetic transmission/hydraulic fluid (THE), Duratran provides enough temperature protection to eliminate the need for seasonal change-outs. Fluid operating temperatures range from -42 to 194F. The manufacturer's...

Lincoln Electric. (Market Watch Lite).
March 1, 2003... The newest model in the Ranger line of commercial, engine-driven welder/generators, the Ranger 305G, offers 9,000 watts of 120V/240V AC generator power. The unit is ideal for stick, pipe-mode, TIG, cored-wire and MIG welding applications. It...

Case does its part in WW II: Nearly $60 million in goods were produced by Case for the American military. (Iron Works).
March 1, 2003... Starting even before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Case achieved a remarkable transformation from an agricultural and construction-equipment manufacturer to a round-the-clock war production machine. Case customized its...

Many jobs, one machine--the Cat[R] 420D IT. (On the job).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2003... Paving, parking lot expansion, sewer and water main work, snow removal-Jack Greedy, Ltd. Of Brampton, Ontario, does it all. So when company president John Greedy needed to expand his fleet, he needed one machine that could do lots of jobs....

Raising the bar on control and performance. (Cat B-Series telehandlers).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2003... Redesigned and refined, the new Cat B-Series Telehandlers--the TH350B, TH360B, TH460B and TH560B--make Caterpillar the world leader in telehandler design. It all starts with a new, more spacious cab. A new control layout features a single...

Cat G-Series scrapers get two new models. (Cat 631G and 637G wheel tractor-scrapers).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2003... The Cat G-Series line of Wheel Tractor-Scrapers now includes two new machines: the Cat 631G and 637G. Both offer lots of new features and productivity-boosting updates. An electronically integrated powertrain--featuring the revolutionary...

In Control with Cat G-Series track-type tractors. (Quote from the field).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2003... Russ Freeman Excavating of Schodack, NY, excavates just about anything--farm ponds, house foundations, golf courses, sewer lines--often using his four Cat G-Series Track-type Tractors. "With the G-Series track-type tractors, I think...

Ready for any emergency. (Cat Rental).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2003... Hall Contracting of Louisville, KY, had its hands full. A pipeline supplying vital cooling water to one of Louisville Gas and Electric Co.'s main co-generating units had burst. Hall quickly mobilized an armada of equipment, much of it from The...

Helping older machines work cleaner. (Did you know?).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2003... New off-road emissions regulations are changing the operating requirements for companies like yours. Regulators now want to reduce emissions output from machines and engines built prior to today's tougher standards. Your Cat Dealer can...

Cat cold planers for restoration jobs. (Work Tools).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2003... Cat Cold Planers are primarily used on small residential and commercial paving jobs to restore asphalt and concrete surfaces. They are ideal for: * Milling out pavement bumps and imperfections prior to resurfacing * Removing cracked or...

Cat welding supplies cost less. (Total Support).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2003... Ever do any welding on your jobs or in your shop? Cat Dealers offer the welding supplied you need, including welding rod, wire and accessories--all manufactured to meet rigorous Cat quality standards. And this year, Caterpillar has used its...