Construction Equipment articles from March 2005

Construction Equipment archives from March 2005

22 Heavy-Hitting Attachments.
March 1, 2005... By Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief, and Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor These specialized tools give heavy equipment extra versatility to accomplish the toughest tasks Impulse Force to 24,000 Pounds Rod Sutton, Heather...

Buying File Gallery.
March 1, 2005... By Staff John Deere Larry Stewart Durability and Predictable Performance John Deere added the 147-hp 225CLCRTS, a 53,400-pound reduced-tail-swing machine, to its line in 2003. Unlike Deere diesels used in the line's other...

Competition Complicates Excavator Choices.
March 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Universal adoption of high-tech features boosts performance across the board, and differences between many brands might only be felt through the joysticks Construction Equipment's 2003 Universe Study...

Grade-Control Systems Allow Flexible Application.
March 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Trimble's new GCS family of grade-control systems allows contractors to start small, then expand as needs change At the heart of its new GCS family of next-generation grade-control systems, says Trimble, is...

A Week to Remember.
March 1, 2005... Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief The third week in March will be a blur by the time we roll out of Las Vegas at the end of Conexpo-Con/Agg 2005. This is the largest trade show in North America, in any industry, and its scope and breadth can't...

Three Steps to Responsible Management.
March 1, 2005... By Mike Vorster, Contributing Editor Equipment managers and field managers who understand the value of good numbers and excellent communication can ensure maximum performance for the company Responsibility centers focus expertise and...

Big Ripper Tractors, Move Over.
March 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The IronWolf Crusher isn't a milling machine, and it doesn't work effectively in all materials, but it's aiming to take a bite of the rock-excavating market The work lives of Rod Vilhauer and Larry Beller...

Sunland Staffs Divisions to Cut Rates.
March 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Seven division equipment coordinators take a huge bite out of costs by improving preventive maintenance and utilization Sunland Construction expects its operating divisions to work as independent...

Entry-Level "Combination" Has Plenty of Features.
March 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor This basic 14-foot backhoe-loader from New Holland impressed our professional operator with its performance and in-cab conveniences Our friend, Gene Held, an instructor at Local 150's Apprenticeship and...

International 7700 Offers More Capacity and a Smooth Ride.
March 1, 2005... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor The new model is designed for bridge-formula states, and it features a forward-set steer axle and lightweight frame What does it take to make a new truck model? To the casual eye, International's recently...

Advent of Articulation.
March 1, 2005... By Keith Haddock, Contributing Editor Early Scoopmobile loader pioneered articulation in wheel loaders Wheeled loaders originated in the 1920s when small agricultural tractors were fitted with a loader bucket. Originally designed as a...

International.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The two-wheel-drive RXT has a lower stance (about 8 feet high) and lower price (starting just under $70,000) than the CXT 4Eu4 introduced last year to the astonishment of the general news media. RXT has a...

CareLift.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Model ZB32032 super-heavyweight telescopic reach forklift has a capacity of 32,000 pounds and a lift height of 32 feet. The Zoom Boom features a Cummins QSB 5.9 173-hp engine, Dana T32,000 powershift...

Shuttlelift.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A stout, new crane, Model 5540F Carrydeck, has a 15-ton rated lift capacity on outriggers and is compactly built for service in tight situations. Available with gas or diesel power, the crane has a 10-ton...

Sellick.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor S Series rough-terrain forklifts have a rubber-mounted operator platform to reduce noise and vibration levels. The SEE-THRU roller mast features improved visibility for safety. S Series capacity range is...

Komatsu.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Improvements to the WA900-3 loader include dual-speed hydraulic system, full powershift planetary transmission, ergonomic cab, and Advanced Joystick Steering System. Komatsu's Edimos II Electronic display...

RexCon.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 12-Yard Tilt-Up mixer, a new product in the RexCon range, is designed for fast setup, high performance and simple maintenance. A single-pivot tilt point provides 60 degrees of inclination, and...

Flannegan Western.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor According to the company, the FW Service Crane Model 2000 provides the most height and reach of any other small crane in its class. The unit is strong, light weight, and requires a minimum amount of bed...

Bobcat.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The S205 is designed to provide the performance of a mid-sized skid-steer loader in a compact package. The machine has a 2,050-pound rated operating load, yet has an operating width of just 66 inches, which...

Elliott.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Model 1881 is an 18-ton capacity tractor-mount boom truck, featuring an 81-foot-long, five-section boom. The unit has a short 21-foot retracted length, allowing operators to use a longer trailer. It has a...

Case.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 400 Series skid-steers come in five radial- and three vertical-lift models that offer rated operating loads from 1,500 to 3,000 pounds. Models 430, 440, 445, 450 and 465 feature new large-displacement,...

Terex.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The SKL814 compact wheel loader, with an overall height of 96 inches, was developed to work in tight, confined areas. The new loader weighs in at 8,598 pounds, has a 77-inch wheelbase, and uses a 50-hp...

Gehl.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Four 80-Series all-wheel-steer loaders feature "intelligent drive" technology for smooth work cycles, the company says. When the loader is driven into a pile of material, speed is automatically reduced and...

Genie.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor To provide increased traction and a smoother ride for its Model GS-3390, GS-4390 and GS-5390 rough-terrain scissor lifts, Genie is making its patented oscillating axle available as an option on these units....

Powerscreen.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Chieftain 1800 dry screen can process up to 500 tph, depending on mesh size and material type. It has a 10mm throw (9mm under load) and features a 16- by 5-foot triple deck screen unit mounted on 12 springs....

Case.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A new line of compact track loaders combines the technology in the company's new 400 Series skid-steer loaders with Case's long experience building undercarriages for crawler dozers and excavators. The...

New Holland.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The LT185.B and LT190.B are New Holland's first entries into the fast-growing market of compact loaders. The new models have rated operating capacities of 2,400 and 2,900 pounds, respectively, and both...

Komatsu.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The PC3000 Super Shovel features an all-new cab design, ease of service, and more efficient hydraulic system. Machine performance is enhanced through a new variable displacement hydraulic pump system with...

Bomag.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A tandem, ride-on vibratory roller, the BW100AD-4, has an operating weight of 5,291 pounds and drums that are 39.4 inches wide. The unit is driven by a 33.7-hp, water-cooled Kubota diesel engine, and it...

Caterpillar.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Retaining the best features of the 988G, the new 988H wheel loader includes enhancements that reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency. Also, the loader is easier to maneuver, transport and service....

Grasan.
March 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A new line of track-mounted primary crushing plants can be custom built to contractor specs. The KRHT1515E plant was designed for the Canoe Valley Quarry. It uses a Hazemag 1515 APPH primary horizontal...

New Canada-Korea Connection.
March 1, 2005... Staff Canadian manufacturer Thomas Equipment, headquartered in Centerville, New Brunswick, recently announced an exclusive global supply agreement with South Korean-based Hyundai Heavy Industries' Construction Equipment Division (HHI-CE)....

Three Ways Computers Cut Costs.
March 1, 2005... Larry Stewart For Don Bernosky, equipment and mechanic coordinator at Schlouch Inc., computers are all about saving time. "A guy can spend five minutes ordering parts online, where the same job used to take ten," says Bernosky. "If he...

ChevronTexaco Line Satisfies Detroit Diesel's New Engine-Oil Demands.
March 1, 2005... Staff ChevronTexaco says it is the first to have a full line of heavy-duty diesel engine oils that meet the new Detroit Diesel Power Guard Oil Specification 93K214. The qualifiers are all SAE 15W-40 weight, and include Chevron Delo 400...

ASSE Offers Safety Audio Conference.
March 1, 2005... Staff The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will be host to a Technical Audio Conference that addresses safety guidelines to prevent fatalities and injuries during excavation and trench work. It will be held on March 24, 2005,...

Substitutes for New Hydraulic Pumps.
March 1, 2005... Staff No other major component is half as likely to be replaced by a new component as a hydraulic pump or motor. When contractors need to replace pumps and motors, nearly as many say they usually turn to remanufactured components. Only...

HCEA Opens New Offices.
March 1, 2005... Staff The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) opened a new Office and Archives Building. The dedication featured an open house, during which office manager Elaine Angel and archivist Thomas Berry showed off HCEA's new...

Status and Forecast.
March 1, 2005... By Jim Haughey, Director of Economics Total Construction Spending Jim Haughey Spending increased 1.1 percent in December But the expected growth trend through summer is still about 0.3 percent monthly, a net of small declines in...

Leica Geosystems.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Sprinter 100/100M electronic level displays and records measurements in less than three seconds. The built-in tilt-warning sensor ensures that the unit is level before measurements are...

Multiquip.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The QP Series of trash pumps includes eight models with maximum flows up to 396 gallons per minute, thanks to dual discharge ports. The pumps boast improved heads up to 98 feet and feature a...

Cummins.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The 150 kW model GGLB generator set provides full-rated standby power for backup and emergency power applications. Every alternator option offers full-rated standby power. A heavy-duty 4-cycle...

Shaver.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The SC-25-HU StumpBuster for Bobcat skid-steer loaders can grind a 45-inch swath through tough hardwood stumps. Other features include a 24-inch-diameter cutting wheel, 23 carbide-steel teeth,...

White Cap.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor White Cap Construction Supply is the exclusive supplier of the Tibroc CF-40 remote-control trowel. The trowel provides 360-degree control of direction and pitch, covers 40 inches per pass and...

Perkins.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The 1104C-44TAG2 ElectropaK brings the 1100 Series of engines to five. The 4-cylinder turbocharged engine is air-to-air intercooled, and shares 1100 Series features, such as a redesigned...

Bosch.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Safe & Sound provides a tool-tracking and anti-theft resource. The system uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, which, unlike bar-code labels, cannot be damaged, rendered...

Bobcat.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The company has added a 96-inch dozer blade to its attachment list, complementing the existing 80- and 90-inch versions. The 1,500-pound blade features six-way adjustment and a reversible,...

Bandag.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Continuum retreading materials for off-road equipment include two serpentine tread designs. Continuum 100 and 1070 is intended for loader, grader, dozer, artic truck and similar equipment....

Iveco Motors.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor NEF and Cursor loose engines, as well as the corresponding Power Units, supply a horsepower range from 80 to 493. A compact design allows the units to be dropped right into the industrial...

Bomag.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The BPR45/55D, BPR55/65D and BPR65/70D reversible-plate compactors feature larger engines, faster working speeds and greater maximum centrifugal forces than their predecessors. The new models...

Miller Electric.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Blue Star 145 and 185 Series engine-driven welding generators have a five-gallon fuel capacity and auto idle to reduce fuel consumption and noise levels. Useable peak power is 4,500 watts for...

Goodyear.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor DuraSeal technology repairs tire punctures when they happen. A gel-like, solvent-free sealant is built into the inner liner of the tire, and seals punctures up to A--inch in the tread area....

Robin Subaru.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Robin Subaru Centrifugal Pumps feature an overhead-cam engine, heavy-duty construction and reliable performance for a variety of applications. The self-priming pumps are available in 2-, 3-...

Citgo.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor QuatraSyn transmission fluid's blend of synthetic base stocks and additives allow it to remain in the transmission system longer. Ideal for commercial trucks and off-highway construction...

Hobart Brothers.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Tri-Mark Metalloy Vantage and Metalloy Vantage Ni1 gas-shielded metal-cored wires reduce silicon island formation and produce weld-bead toe lines almost completely free of silicon deposits....

Loegering.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor According to Loegering Manufacturing, its new Versatile Track System (VTS) solves the dilemma of having to choose between a rubber-tired skid-steer loader and a dedicated compact-track loader....

TT Technologies.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor TT Technologies' Grundopull is a hydraulically powered machine that splits or extracts house connections of plastic, copper or steel with diameters from A' to 2 inches and up to 150 feet in...

Donaldson.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Endurance Plus filters feature built-in additive replenishment technology to extend oil and oil-filter life. As oil enters a replenishment container at the top of the filter, a concentrated...

Bandit.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor These stump grinders have heavy-duty frames and a bearing-pivot design that provides durability. All cutter wheels are large in diameter and equipped with lots of teeth to ensure a smooth cut....

Trimble.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The GCS family of grade-control systems allows users to begin with a basic system, and then build on as needs change. Five distinct systems use Controller Area Network (CAN) technology, which...

Enerpac.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The ZU4 hydraulic pump combines the high power-to-weight ratio of a universal motor with hydraulic circuit and drive-end improvements to maximize hydraulic output and minimize current draw....

American Innovations.
March 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor It's called a Ladder Walk-Through Railing System, which attaches to the top of most extension ladders and is designed to enhance the ease and safety of exiting and entering the top of the...

Vermeer's CC155 Takes on the Tough Stuff.
March 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor This new concrete cutter is designed to work competently in a wide range of applications Vermeer's new CC155 concrete cutter, powered by a 5.9-liter Cummins diesel engine, has a maximum cutting depth of 31...

Take-Charge Loader Operators Fill Trucks Faster.
March 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Wheel loaders are most productive when trained operators spot trucks properly, fill the bucket in the power band, and automate repeated boom functions Two key factors determine how fast a properly...

Goodyear DuraSeal Tires Heal Themselves.
March 1, 2005... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor A yellow-colored compound imbedded in the tire structure beneath the tread area immediately fills a void caused by a penetration Self-healing "DuraSeal" tires, which instantly seal themselves with little or no...

Ditch Witch.
March 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Model JT1220 Mach 1 is a compact directional drilling system in the 12,000-pound class. According to Ditch Witch, the drill is quiet--less than 100 dB(A)--allowing it to work long hours in sound-sensitive areas....

Straightline.
March 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Straightline HDD range includes three models, the largest of which is the 3550. This machine features 35,000 pounds of thrust/pullback force and a rotational-torque rating of 5,500 pounds-feet that can be...

Astec Underground.
March 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Astec DD-3238 has a thrust/pullback force of 32,000 pounds and can deliver up to 3,800 pounds-feet of rotary torque. Powered by a 125-hp John Deere turbocharged diesel, it has an onboard FMC mud pump that...

TT Technologies.
March 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The compact Grundodrill 4X is specifically designed for residential service and small diameter main installations, providing 9,800 pounds of thrust/pullback. The drill features a dual hydrostatic-pump system,...

American Augers.
March 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor DD-Million-Eighty has a thrust/pullback rating of 1,080,000 pounds. That power is complemented by the machine's rotary-torque capacity, 100,000 pounds-feet, which gives the machine the capability to easily turn...

Robbins.
March 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor In the Robbins range are the company's "Maxi HDD" models, including the 18030TMSC. This model has 180,000 pounds of thrust/pullback force and a rotary-torque rating of 40,000 pounds-feet. Carriage drive is...

Barbco.
March 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The BD110-20SC produces 110,000 pounds of thrust/pullback power, and a rotational force of 17,500 pounds-feet. Maximum rotational speed is 110 rpm. The Barbco design offers an automatic rod loader or a crane...

Vermeer.
March 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The D7x11 Series II Navigator, equipped with dual hydrostatic pumps, delivers 1,300 pounds-feet of rotational torque and 9,000 pounds of thrust/pullback. It is powered by a 47-hp turbocharged, Tier-2-compliant...