Construction Equipment articles from May 2005

Construction Equipment archives from May 2005

Bigger Cranes Built for Speed.
May 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor With the bulk of rough-terrain-crane sales moving up to 50-ton and larger machines, features focus on making the heavyweights easier to transport The increasing popularity of boom trucks and...

Buying File Gallery.
May 1, 2005... By Staff Grove Larry Stewart RT857E: Tallest under 90 Tons Grove completed the E Series this year with the 75-ton RT857E. It's the smallest Grove with a hydraulic counterweight-handling system, which comes as standard...

Show Buzz: The Best of Conexpo-Con/Agg 2005.
May 1, 2005... Staff The largest North American equipment exposition set the scene for hundreds of product introductions From the northeast lot where tower cranes marked the outskirts of the outdoor exhibit space, to the far corners of the cavernous...

The Backhoe That Thinks It's an Excavator.
May 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Deere's recent product launches include a super new backhoe that has hydraulic-excavator-like features The Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division of John Deere has been busy. On its impressive list of...

Promise and Peril.
May 1, 2005... Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief Signs point to a Federal transportation reauthorization bill that falls far short on the funds many estimate will be necessary to build and maintain the highways upon which the United States has come to depend....

How to Make Internal Rates Work.
May 1, 2005... By Mike Vorster, Contributing Editor Use these six pointers to minimize administrative malfunctions Few things affect a company more than the administrative procedures that define how internal equipment rates are set and used throughout...

Fleet Software Drops Labor Cost 15 Percent.
May 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Consistent PM scheduling gives Wagman the confidence to extend oil-change intervals Lance Tancraitor grabbed an opportunity to cut fleet-support costs when his employer, G.A. & F.C. Wagman began to...

Mack's Axle Back Takes Turns Tightly.
May 1, 2005... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor The third in the Granite series is made for heavy axle loads in many eastern/central states Since the late 1990s, designers and engineers at Mack Trucks have been busy fashioning the replacements for popular...

Four-Seat Mule Transforms to Carry Two.
May 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Editor in Chief Kawasaki's Trans4x4 utility vehicle with seating for four can be switched to a two-seater with a longer dump box in minutes, no tools required Kawasaki claims its 2005 Mule 3010 Trans4[degrees]4 is the...

Buckeye Boasts the First Ditcher.
May 1, 2005... By Keith Haddock, Contributing Editor Steam-driven ditching machine pioneered mechanized trenching for land drainage and pipelines James B. Hill claimed to have built the world's first ditching machine. Recognizing the need for a...

Bomag.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Fitted with 79-inch-wide drums, the BW190AD-4 is a tandem vibratory roller driven by a 131-hp Deutz diesel engine. Slanted drum-support legs and design of the frames enhance visibility. The roller delivers...

New Holland.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The EH.B Series compact hydraulic excavators (EH15.B, EH27.B, EH30.B, EH35.B and EH50.B) has operating weights that range from 3,240 to 10,384 pounds. Net horsepower ratings vary from 11.9 to 40.8. All the...

Power Pavers.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The upgraded SF-3000 slipform paver, originally introduced by CurbMaster/CMI, has easier-to-use electronic controls and a new hydraulic system with a pump for both track drives. The two-track machine crowns...

John Deere.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Entering the 7-yard loader class, the new 844J wheel loader has an electronically controlled, 12.5-liter John Deere PowerTech diesel featuring wet-sleeve cylinder liners and Quad-Cool system with...

John Deere.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Six graders in the D-Series feature more than 100 design changes. The series includes the 672D/772D/872D six-wheel-drive graders and 670D/770D/870D tandem-drive graders, ranging from 185 to 245 horsepower....

Terex.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The HR3.7 compact excavator features a zero-tail-swing design. It has an operating weight of 8,157 pounds and a maximum digging depth of 11 feet. The engine is a Mitsubishi four-cylinder diesel, rated at...

Astec.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Astec's RT 960 trencher has a four-speed "shift-on-the-go" Hydrashift transmission, coupled with a high-efficiency hydrostatic drive. A bent axis ground drive motor supplies optimum tractive power....

Putzmeister.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Model 40Z concrete boom pump is mounted on a three-axle carrier and provides a net reach of 107 feet 7 inches. The pump, weighing 56,000 pounds, is designed to help contractors avoid added expense of special...

Vermeer.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor HG6000TX horizontal grinder has a track undercarriage with 20- or 24-inch double grouser track pads. Two Tier II Cat engine options are offered: 525 or 630 horsepower C15/C16. Features include a top-access...

Bil-Jax.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 3632T telescopic-boom aerial-work platform is alone among trailer-mounted booms with 42 feet of working height and 32 feet of horizontal reach. Its two-person platform has a rated capacity of 500...

Hitachi.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Zaxis 180W and 210W have similar performance characteristics as the 160LC and 200LC crawler excavators, respectively. Each has one work mode for ease and flexibility of operation. Two auxiliary hydraulic...

John Deere.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Two models mark Deere's initial entry into the compact track loader market: the CT 322 and CT 332. Powered by 62- and 76-hp Deere engines, respectively, the loaders offer boom breakout forces of 3,410 and...

New Holland.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Three new crawler-dozer models in the DC Series - the DC75, DC85 and DC95 - feature hydrostatic drive systems and horsepower ratings of 75, 84 and 96, respectively. These dozers use a sealed-and-lubricated...

Flannegan Western.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A new compact telehandler/forklift measures 11 feet 4 inches long by 7 feet wide by 7 feet 4 inches high. It can be transported with a A3/4-ton pickup and a 12,000 GVWR trailer. The modular design offers...

Powerscreen.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Available on tracks or wheels, the Powershredder 1800 is compact, mobile, and operates with low noise and dust levels. The unit is said to provide volume and size reduction with consistent, uniform sizing...

Case.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor K Series 2 hydrostatic crawler dozers - including the 650K, 750K and 850K - feature new engines that are Tier II compliant. Case says the engines provide increased displacement and torque rise as well as...

Astec.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The DD-3238 has 32,000 pounds thrust/pullback force and can deliver up to 3,800 ft.-lb. rotary torque. Powered by a 125-hp John Deere turbocharged diesel, it has an onboard FMC mud pump to produce 47 gpm at...

E-JECT Systems.
May 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The new E-JECT/17 pull-type scraper is a 17-cubic-yard (heaped) unit that weighs nearly 25,000 pounds with radial tires. Heavy-duty design features, says the manufacturer, include a bowl-raise system that...

Booster Axle Puts 24.5 Tons In the Box.
May 1, 2005... Staff Jeff Sutton's Sutton Trucking needed a truck suited to four different sets of weight rules: federal Interstate limits, state restrictions in Missouri and Kansas, and municipal laws for the commercial zone in a 50-mile radius around...

FCC Designates Nationwide Excavation Phone Number.
May 1, 2005... Staff We know the warning: "Before you dig, call." That call will be a lot easier to make, as the Federal Communications Commission recently designated 811 as the nationwide number to call before excavating. The abbreviated dialing code is...

Free Web Cast on GPS and Machine Control Technology.
May 1, 2005... Staff Construction Equipment will follow up last year's successful webinar on GPS and Machine Control Technology with a look at data preparation, the process by which site data is transferred into machine-control data. The webinar,...

NationsRent Becoming a Full-Service Dealer of Three Different Product Lines.
May 1, 2005... Staff NationsRent is shifting from a strictly rental operation to become a provider of product support, merchandise, parts and sales. In March, the company became a factory-authorized dealer of three different product lines in three...

Caterpillar Forms New Division and Dealer.
May 1, 2005... Staff Among the latest news from Caterpillar is the formation of a new operating division, Caterpillar Global Pipeline, which will focus on the worldwide pipeline-construction industry. A new Caterpillar dealership also has been formed,...

Premium Oil Stops Ring Failures.
May 1, 2005... Staff Brantco Construction, a mid-size Ontario paving contractor, was rebuilding Cummins ISL L-10 engines in trucks every 186,000 to 248,000 miles because of oil failure. Brantco's service manager, Daniel Rodrigues, tested several...

Cummins Offers Uptime Guarantee.
May 1, 2005... Staff Cummins announced an Uptime Guarantee for its Tier 3 engines. Under the guarantee, if a customer's Cummins Tier 3 engine can't be repaired within 48 hours from diagnosis, Cummins will give a $500 parts/service credit. It applies to...

Fuel Savings May Ride on Rubber.
May 1, 2005... Staff The Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) offers tips for helping truck operators save fuel - a hot topic as pump prices continue to climb. Alignment: Make sure that "the front end, other axles and steering and...

Status and Forecast.
May 1, 2005... By Jim Haughey, Director of Economics Total Construction Spending Jim Haughey Total construction spending has risen for 14 consecutive months, a cumulative gain of more than 10 percent. The growth pace will be halved this year...

Putzmeister.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Hopper Cam is a rear-vision camera system designed to provide a clear, long-distance (up to 100 feet), wide-angle (up to 120 degrees) view behind the hopper of a truck-mounted concrete...

Multiquip.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The 32-pound DuoScreed requires only one operator to strike off concrete floors. It features an integrated lifting bar - now part of the control handle. The blade reverses quickly without...

Thermadrum.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Thermadrum insulating drum jacket maintains ready-mix quality in hot or cold weather, says the company. The result is more pour opportunities, extended delivery range without additives,...

Arnco.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor QuikGel self-sealing polyurethane liner provides protection from tire punctures up to A1/4 inch in diameter. It offers coverage to the middle of the sidewall, extra shoulder coverage for...

Blastrac.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The 2-20D electric shot-blast cleaning system produces a 20-inch blast pattern to strip, clean and profile concrete or steel surfaces. Designed for applications such as parking garages,...

John Deere.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Worksite Pro Hydraulic Quick Coupler for backhoe-loaders uses a single floating hydraulic cylinder to engage attachments. Couplers for 310G, 310SG and 410G fit attachments from Deere, JRB...

Leica.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor TPS800 Series total stations feature fast startup routines, a large high-resolution display, and alphanumeric keypad with mobile-telephone-style data entry. Standard TC800 models provide...

Asset Tracking Services.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The vShepard Commercial GPS-powered system allows a user to track - real time - the performance and utilization of machines and vehicles. The 24/7 Alarm and Recovery Center receives an alarm...

Qualcomm.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Release 3.0 of GlobalTRACS equipment management solution monitors equipment's component health through the use of up to four configurable sensors. It can be fit to any equipment type or brand...

Sweepster/FFC.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Scrap grapple buckets for rough-terrain forklifts come in 1- and 1.75-cu.-yd. capacities. Dual grapples operate individually to grab uneven loads, and the cut out end plates accommodate...

DPL Group.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor SkyHawk Vehicle Tracking System allows managers to track over-the-road fleets from an Internet-based software package. It wirelessly reports vehicle activity, location and other operational...

Lumax.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The SuperLuber cordless grease gun features a variable electronic speed-control trigger switch with an electric brake, which enables the motor to stop instantly. Grease-gun output can be...

Allied Construction.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Model 140 AR Series hammers mount on 55,000- to 88,000-pound excavators. Operators can check and overhaul valves without disassembly. Shock-absorbing polyurethane inserts reduce shock to the...

Lincoln Electric.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The company replaced its Commander 300 with the Vantage 300 in a lighter, smaller, stainless-covered package that puts stick, downhill pipe, TIG and wire welding capabilities in the back of a...

Somero.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The 3-D SiteShape Laser Grading System for motor graders and bulldozers requires one operator to use. First, set up the geodimeter. Then shoot critical points on the laptop. After the computer...

VMAC.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors enters the above-deck hydraulic compressor market with the Predatair60, based on the manufacturer's compact VR70 under-hood compressor. Capable of producing 60...

John Deere.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Over-the-tire rubber tracks add traction and flotation to John Deere 200 and 300 Series skid-steer loaders. The tracks can be mounted over 10- and 12-inch pneumatic tires, including standard,...

Morbark.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The company has added an operator's platform to the Model 2400XL Hurricane with loader. The platform is standard. The unit is also equipped with an operator's seat and joystick controls. Feed...

White Cap.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Parabola Cutting System is designed to make both circular and straight cuts in concrete. It is ideal for manhole leveling, traffic loops and decorative-concrete scoring. The 320-pound...

Lubriquip.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Trabon automatic lubrication kits for off-road equipment include an electric pump package with an integral timer for lubrication of equipment bearings. The timer is field adjustable to match...

An Accurate Angle of Attack.
May 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor With refined controls and screed choices, Ingersoll-Rand aims to provide precise paving results A new line of highway-class pavers marks many firsts for Ingersoll-Rand's domestic paving...

Shop "Referees".
May 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The torque wrench is a super tool - a precision measuring device, but with the brute strength to put the lock on big bolts What's a torque wrench? It's a referee, says Greg Katsis, marketing manager for...

SystemOne Cuts Track Cost up to 70 Percent.
May 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Caterpillar is willing to guarantee 50 percent improvement in track life Caterpillar's SystemOne undercarriage takes much of the friction, and the wear, out of track chain by lubricating the pin and...

Allied.
May 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The two new hydraulic-impact-hammer models in the Rammer Allied m-Series use a new modular-design concept, which incorporates three major components - the housing module, impact module and tool module. Benefits...

Tramac.
May 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor According to Tramac, the new V1600 Evolution addresses a major concern of hydraulic-breaker users, that of dealing with smaller and smaller pieces of boulders and blocks as the job progresses. The V1600's new...

Case.
May 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor A new range of hydraulic hammers from Case have impact energy ratings from 350 to 1,200 foot-pounds. A narrow, rectangular shape, says Case, allows these tools to work in tight trenches and on congested...

Atlas Copco.
May 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Atlas Copco's complete line of hydraulic breakers spans impact classes from 200 to 15,000 foot-pounds and is marketed in three Series: Penta Breaker (PB); Medium Breaker (MB); and Heavy Breaker (HB). The MB and...

Kent.
May 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Kent line of F-Series hydraulic breakers ranges from the KF 1, with an impact-energy rating of 150 foot-pounds, to the KF 70 Qt, rated at 5,259 foot-pounds. The KF 1 and its companion models, KF 2 and KF 3,...

Huskie.
May 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Huskie Hydraulic Hammer recently announced its new Series II breakers, including models from the HH150-2 through the HH1000-2, which have impact energies from 200 to 1,200 foot-pounds. Some of the new models...

Surestrike.
May 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Surestrike builds four hammers, which range in operating weight from 6,899 to 24,200 pounds, and in single-blow impact energy from 19,500 to 75,000 foot-pounds. These "mechanical" hammers use a hydraulic...

BTI.
May 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The new TB-XC Series boxed-housing breakers from Breaker Technology Inc. are available in impact classes from 1,100 to 13,500 foot-pounds. These models incorporate only two internal moving parts and use a new...

Indeco.
May 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The new HP (High Performance) Series breakers from Indeco feature increased hydraulic efficiency that enhances the intelligent variable speed and power system that is designed to automatically sense the...

Stanley.
May 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Among the newest mounted breakers from Stanley Hydraulic Tools is the MB 956, rated at 1,200 foot-pounds and incorporating a direct-acting nitrogen chamber operating at low pressure - a feature, says Stanley,...