Construction Equipment articles from March 2006

Construction Equipment archives from March 2006

Hot Markets Keep Asphalt Pavers Bubbling.
March 1, 2006... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Manufacturers are merging and highway-class technology is trickling down to tracked and wheeled pavers under 19,000 pounds The consistently strong housing market continues to fuel demand for paving...

Buying File Gallery.
March 1, 2006... By Staff Bomag Larry Stewart Bomag Pursues Big-Production Buyers Bomag replaced its 813 RT ProPaver with the 814-2 and 815-2, upgrading to an 85-hp Cummins 4B 3.3T engine and adding half a ton of hopper capacity....

"Bowlful" of New Features for Bobcat's K-Series.
March 1, 2006... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Like adding vitamins and minerals to breakfast cereal, these new loaders are fortified with chain-case, undercarriage, hydraulic and cooling-system enhancements Marketing types can be pretty clever when...

Foundations for Decisions.
March 1, 2006... Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief Construction fleets vary tremendously, and it is on the edge of impossible to cast broad conclusions about their management. Yet as much as the subscribers to Construction Equipment vary, we believe certain core...

Taxable Income and Equipment Acquisition II.
March 1, 2006... By Mike Vorster, Contributing Editor Lease transactions provide positive cash flow, but other "nonquantifiables" must also be considered in the acquisition discussion Last month, we looked at cash flow before tax, taxable income, and...

Ryan Pioneers Fleet-Management Software.
March 1, 2006... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Custom software gathers real-time data automatically so management decisions maximize return on investment in equipment assets Ryan Inc. Central is the kind of company that defines its core business...

Volvo's VT 800 Heads Right Down Your Alley.
March 1, 2006... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor This gleaming heavy hauler is big on style, power and comfort After years of paring down its model lineup to the freight-carrying VN and the low-volume VHD vocational truck, Volvo Trucks seems intent on slowly...

A 50-Year Niche.
March 1, 2006... By Keith Haddock, Contributing Editor Born to fill a specific need, the Cary-Lift is still one of Pettibone's main products Entrepreneur Phil LaTendresse ran a small manufacturing facility at L'Anse, Mich., called LaTendresse...

JLG.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A new line of compact telehandlers includes Model G5-19A with a maximum capacity of 5,000 pounds and the G6-23A with 6,000 pounds. G5-19A lifts up to 19 feet with a forward reach of 10 feet 4 inches. A...

Terex Roadbuilding.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Two new mid-range pavers, the two-track SF3502B and four-track SF3504B, rely on massive frame section construction to deliver minimal deflection paving over their entire 12- to 33-foot paving widths and...

Hamm.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor HD 8 and HD 10C tandem rollers mark the company's entry into the 3,307-pound market. The HD 8 has a drum width of 31 inches. The HD 10C ("C" is for "compact") has a drum width of 39 inches. In both...

Perkins.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Tier 3 400D Series engines offer the same package size and performance and power density of the Tier 2 predecessors. Noise reductions have improved up to 3 dB(A), with the option of lowering noise levels by...

Case.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The latest in the CX range of excavators, the CX700 fills the gap between the CX460 and CX800 and is the first Case excavator to have an electronic-controlled engine to Tier 3 specifications. The electronic...

Liebherr.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The two-axle LTM 1040-2.1 features a maximum load capacity of 88,185 pounds and joins the range in addition to the LTM 1030-2.1. The telescopic boom measures 115 feet. A 31-foot-long folding fly jib is...

Gehl.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The SL 4240 features an operating load of 1,400 pounds. The 46-hp machine has low fuel consumption and low noise emission. A larger radiator and hydraulic oil cooler provide increased engine and...

Hitachi.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The company introduced the first of its Zaxis-3 excavators - the 250-3 and 350-3 - in January 2006 and plans to show the Zaxis 280-3, 520 LCH-3 and 670 LCH-3 at Intermat in March. The excavators feature...

Grove.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The GMK5275 crane features five axles and has a capacity rating of 275 tons with a 224-foot main boom. Capacity on the fully extended boom is 15.4 tons. The machine features a new, lighter design with...

Caterpillar.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Four compact-radius models have been added to Cat's C-Series mini-excavators: 303C CR; 303.5C CR, 304C CR and 305C CR. The 305.5C is a new model. Higher engine powers have been added across the range,...

New Holland.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Marking a 40-year legacy that began with the Ford dedicated tractor loader backhoe introduced in 1966, New Holland announces five new backhoe-loaders, rated from 95 to 110 gross horsepower. The B95 and...

Pettibone.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Pettibone co-developed a new axle for its PrecisionSteer system on all 6,000-, 8,000-, and 10,000-pound telehandlers to meet the demands of four-wheel steering. The Carraro 26.43 axle is a response to...

Caterpillar.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor E-Series backhoe-loaders replace the D Series with new flow-sharing hydraulic valves to improve multi-function performance. Cat says the 420E, with a backhoe dig depth of 14 feet 4 inches, generates 14...

Allen.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Pro 900 edger riding trowel finishes within 5/16 inch of obstructions. Two rotating guard rings allow finishers to edge at their speed. Powered by a 27-hp Kohler engine, the rider has two 36-inch-diameter,...

John Deere.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 240D LC excavator has a totally redesigned cab, including fully adjustable suspension seat, extra legroom, 47 percent more right-hand window glass, and larger roof-hatch area. Shorter pilot controls...

New Holland.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor W50TC and W80TC compact wheel loaders have increased engine and hydraulic power. W50TC has a 55-hp Deutz diesel, operating weight of 10,173 pounds, and a bucket capacity of 1 cubic yard. The W80TC has a...

Putzmeister.
March 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor New 43Z-Meter concrete boom pump has vertical reach to 138 feet 5 inches using five boom sections in a Z-folding configuration. A compact outrigger provides a spread of 26 feet 1 inch in front and 29 feet 6...

Comment on Truck-Braking Proposal by April 14.
March 1, 2006... Tom Berg Proposals by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to shorten heavy-truck stopping distances could require more expensive brakes on construction rigs. They would affect only truck-tractors for now. NHTSA would...

Train Operators with PC-Based Simulator.
March 1, 2006... Staff Vista Training has introduced a PC-based Hydraulic Excavator Personal Simulator. It puts an operator at the controls of an excavator at a virtual construction site and is available in English and French (Spanish coming soon). Twelve...

Gehl Sponsors Rahal Letterman Racing.
March 1, 2006... Staff Gehl will sponsor 17-year-old Graham Rahal's effort to win the Mi-Jack Conquest Racing Champ Car Atlantic Series. Gehl will be an associate sponsor on Rahal Letterman Racing's cars at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the...

Blaw-Knox Celebrates 75 Years.
March 1, 2006... Staff Ingersoll Rand announced that this year marks the 75th anniversary of Blaw-Knox products in the asphalt industry. In 1931, Blaw-Knox introduced the Ord Finisher, which was the first asphalt paver constructed with ends resting on...

Shop-Overhead Webinar at Redesigned CE.com.
March 1, 2006... Staff ConstructionEquipment.com will host a free webcast on how to use benchmarks to judge shop overhead. Exclusive research gives insight into the numbers, perspective on their meaning, and specific ways to use benchmarks in your shop....

JLG Sells Gradall Excavator Line to Alamo Group.
March 1, 2006... Staff JLG Industries has sold the entire Gradall excavator line to Alamo Group for $39.4 million. According to a press release, the sale includes the 430,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and related...

Children's Books Spark Equipment Interest.
March 1, 2006... Staff Construction Equipment worked with publisher Picture Window Books to consult on two new equipment books for children entitled, "I Drive a Backhoe" and "I Drive a Crane." They accompany several new books in the publisher's "Working...

Construction Equipment Price Index.
March 1, 2006... Staff Construction equipment price inflation slipped to a 1.5-percent annual pace at the end of last year after increasing more than 9 percent in the previous year. The recent slowdowns were due to a world surplus of steel capacity and...

Ditch Witch Offers Safety-Training Program.
March 1, 2006... Staff A new training program called Groundbreaking Safety promotes the safe operation of trenchers, plows, horizontal directional drills, mini skid-steers and mini-excavators. The program features two products. The first is a free DVD...

Mack.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor A more economical series of diesels called Mack Power, or MP, will go into production beginning in early 2006 to replace current ASET engines by January '07. First is an 11-liter MP7, which...

Atlas Copco.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor LS 14 and LS 16 hydraulic-powered cut-off saws cut through concrete, asphalt, cement, brick and steel. The 14-inch blade on the LS 14 cuts to 5.3 inches deep. The 16-inch blade on the LS 16...

MICO.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Object Detection and Brake Interlock System provides safety for a variety of vehicles. Once the vehicle is in reverse, the PreView radar detects stationary and moving objects within the...

MSA.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor An optional network interface for the MSA Galaxy Automated Test System for portable gas-detection instruments is available. Instrument-inventory data includes instrument type, serial number,...

Leica.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Sixth-generation Disto instruments are available in two models: A5 for advanced applications and A3 for basic distance measuring. The A5 features an integrated telescopic optical viewfinder...

Atlas Copco.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The LWP 2 submersible 2-inch water pump handles debris to 3/8-inch diameter. It discharges up to 222 gpm and has lifting head of up to 82 feet. It weighs 23 pounds, and includes a 33-foot...

Leica.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Leica Builder comes as Builder T, Builder R and Builder RM. Builder T reduces many steps and manipulations in tasks such as fast horizontal angle measurements or plumbing. Builder R has all...

Construction Technology.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Models CLT-10 and CLT-20 Clamp-On Forks fit compact tractors from 20 to 40 horsepower. CLT-10 forks feature 1,000 pounds of lift capacity and 34-inch tines. The forks weigh 45 pounds per tine....

Honda.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor For handheld applications, the GX35 mini four-stroke engine replaces the GX31. Engine design is based on the same 360-degree-inclinable technology as the GX31, but is smaller, lighter and...

Rockland Manufacturing.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Thomas Slope Packer allows an excavator to pack slopes - no matter the grade or soil condition. It features a self-cleaning design and is available in 4-, 6- and 8-foot widths. The packer...

Subaru Robin.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor For handling water with small solids and light debris, semi-trash pumps offer a heavy-duty overhead-valve gasoline engine and a large volute-discharge opening. The 2-inch PKX201ST features a...

Ingersoll Rand.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The PowerSource mobile generator line includes six models (G10-G125), ranging from 10kVA to 125kVA. PowerSource is smaller and lighter than predecessors. All controls and connection points are...

Smith Equipment.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Oxy-fuel Gas Axe is for use with oxygen and any fuel gas, and cuts steel up to 24 inches thick, says the manufacturer. Available in 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-foot lengths, the torch comes with various...

Kaeser.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor M43 and M70 portable compressors are new from Kaeser Compressors. M43 delivers 150 cfm at 100 psi, and is powered by a 4-cylinder Kubota diesel. M70 produces 250 cfm at 100 psi and 190 cfm at...

Kenco.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Hardrock Coupler is said to be able to withstand use in hammering applications with the efficiency of a pin-grabbing coupler. The universal coupler works with any excavator within the...

Landa.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The company has upgraded its SUV line of hot-water pressure washers and extended the warranty to seven years. The Landa pump has three ceramic plungers, which increases average expectant life...

Michigan Pneumatic Tool.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The NPK NRE-1000 Hoist features the Automatic Load Limiter that prevents lifting of weight that exceeds the hoist's load rating. The load limiter constantly monitors the air pressure supplied...

Caterpillar.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The H55Ds hydraulic hammer has a simplified design that reduces the number of parts by almost half compared to the previous model, the H50s, according to the company. It has a higher blow rate...

Stone.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Stone Champion line of heavy-duty mortar mixers includes two models. SM1200 has a capacity of 12 cubic feet; SM2000's capacity is 20 cubic feet. Powered by 13-hp Honda engines, mixers feature...

Multiquip.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The PS Series walk-behind pavement saw has adjustable handles that remain level regardless of the saw's position. Maximum blade capacity is 36 inches. The 34-inch wide, 1,700-pound machine has...

Topcon.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor GPS+ GLONASS features G3 technology. The G3 chip's Universal Signal Tracking capability can receive signals from up to 36 satellites simultaneously. The Paradigm G3 chip tracks all signals...

Longview Advantage.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Advantage Series of GPS fleet-management solutions features rugged housing and a protected fixed I/O connector for input-power protection and transient-handling capability. Advantage 2000 has...

Wacker.
March 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The BS 50-4s and BS 60-4s are the first four-cycle rammers to offer a low-oil shutoff. Wacker's 4-cycle WM 90 engine generates 2.8 horsepower. The BS 50-4s weighs 137 pounds and hits with...

"Thumbs Up" for Cat's New E-Series.
March 1, 2006... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The hydraulic-thumb mounting structure on every new E-Series backhoe-loader is just one item on a long list of significant design changes When Curt Maas clamped an immense log - about 18 feet long and 20...

Fleetguard Invents Plastic-Canister Filter.
March 1, 2006... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor Molded polymer product is easier to handle than the metal types it will replace Anyone who's ever changed an oil or fuel filter will appreciate Fleetguard's new "user-friendly" design the first time he or she...

JCB-Vibromax.
March 1, 2006... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The JCB-Vibromax W 355 K combination roller weighs about 8,500 pounds, and the machine's 51.2-inch front drum has a standard frequency of 3,300 vpm and amplitude of 0.020 for a centrifugal force of 10,878...

Stone.
March 1, 2006... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Model 4100, one of five asphalt rollers in Stone Construction Equipment's WolfPac line, uses 40-inch-wide drums and generates 4,000 pounds of impact per drum. The roller is ideal for driveway and parking-lot...

Wacker.
March 1, 2006... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Wacker's RD 27 Series ride-on roller is available in two configurations, the RD 27-100 with 39.4-inch-wide drums, and the RD 27-120 with 47.2-inch-wide drums; drums for both are 27.6 inches in diameter....

Ingersoll Rand.
March 1, 2006... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Ingersoll Rand DD-158HFA is a 33,810-pound, tandem, vibratory asphalt machine using 84-inch-wide drums. This eight-amplitude roller is capable of generating centrifugal force in the range of 38,280 to 44,910...

Terex.
March 1, 2006... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Terex's TV1200-1 is representative of the company's latest tandem-roller range, which has models from 1.5 to 5.0 tons. The TV1200-1, with 45-inch-wide drums, has an operating weight of 6,382 pounds and develops...

Dynapac.
March 1, 2006... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Dynapac CC 522C combination roller has an operating weight of 25,800 pounds. The machine's front drum is 77 inches wide and 55 inches in diameter. The four-tire module at the rear is 75 inches wide. Powered...