Construction Equipment articles from May 2009

Construction Equipment archives from May 2009

Satellites Help Recover Stolen ATV.
May 1, 2009... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Trimble Construction Manager caps insurance costs in addition to validating operator time sheets McAninch Corp. uses Trimble Construction Manager (TCM) software with GPS-enabled CrossCheck Global...

Gallery of Compact Track Loaders.
May 1, 2009... Staff BOBCAT Staff Product Line Continually Evolving The evolution of the Bobcat compact-track-loader offering covers both actual models and available product features. From the smallest, the seven-model product line starts...

Compact Loaders Working Right on Track.
May 1, 2009... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor New models, product developments abound as product type matures from "little cousin" status among compact earthmoving equipment For a machine type not that long ago often dismissed as a "skid steer on...

Breaking on Through a Gap.
May 1, 2009... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor Atlas Copco features abound on new breaker model filling void in HB product line By filling a gap in the Atlas Copco hydraulic breaker offering, the new HB 3600 model fulfills a clear company marketing...

Sell It...Now.
May 1, 2009... Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief Used-equipment values have plummeted. Rouse Asset Services reports that February orderly liquidation values dropped again, down 3.9 percent from January and 18.2 percent from September. The economy has...

Informal Mentor.
May 1, 2009... By G.C. Skipper, Contributing Editor There is no procedures manual, but Chris Ryan and his staff at Boh Bros. continually work at employee development. Mentoring, a word that conjures up a certain academic mystique, may seem out of...

Lift Equipment Maintenance Tips.
May 1, 2009... By John Bittner The interdependence of the Equipment Triangle keeps cranes and other lifting equipment operating safely. Your crane is down on a critical job site with no time to lose. Twenty guys are standing around waiting for a beam...

Biodiesel Strategies.
May 1, 2009... By G.C. Skipper, Contributing Editor It's a viable alternative, so what needs to be known about putting biodiesel into a fleet? Although biodiesel has been around since farmers discovered that crop remains, such as soybeans and corn,...

2009-2010 AEMP Board of Directors.
May 1, 2009... Staff EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Michael A. Bates, CEM President Cajun Constructors mikeba@cajunusa.com 225-677-8134 Daryl Crear, President Elect Rumpke Consolidated Companies, Inc. daryl.crear@rumpke.com ...

CEM.
May 1, 2009... Staff The Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) Certification program was developed by AEMP and is the recognized certification in the industry. The CEM program is designed to evaluate professional standards, enhance individual performance,...

AEMP, OEMs Advance Industry Telematics Standard.
May 1, 2009... Staff Members of the Association of Equipment Management Professionals and representatives from across a wide spectrum of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are putting their heads together to develop key fleet-management information...

AEMP Recognizes Key Members.
May 1, 2009... Staff Augstin Chosen as Member of the Year Dan Augstin, CEM, has served on the CEM Commission for the past eight years, three years as chairman. He is a past Board member. Dan has led the Certified Equipment Manager program through a...

2009 Fleet Masters Award Winners.
May 1, 2009... Staff The 2009 Fleet Masters Awards were presented at a dinner during the AEMP 27th Annual Management Conference in Orlando. Fleet Masters are recognized for their practices in the areas of human relations, vendor relations, asset...

AEMP Foundation Recognizes 2009 National Technicians of the Year.
May 1, 2009... Staff In mid-January, a panel of judges analyzed more than 30 Technician of the Year applications, narrowing down applicants to one winner from the public sector and one winner from the private sector. The 2009 private-sector...

World Class Fleets.
May 1, 2009... By Mike Bates, CEM, 2008-2009 AEMP National President Attending an AEMP conference a few years ago, I heard past-President Dave Markey, CEM, suggest that equipment managers could and should maintain a "world class" fleet. My first...

No Time for Idling.
May 1, 2009... By G.C. Skipper, Contributing Editor For savvy fleet managers, the days of engine idling are over. It's simple, really. By eliminating engine idle time, equipment-management professionals plug up a big hole that wastes fuel, and...

International's LoneStar Has a Retro-Happy Face.
May 1, 2009... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor Radical styling catches eyes, but there's much more to this latest model from Navistar Chrome comin' at ya! The bright, retro-styled nose on this International LoneStar tractor got more looks and stares from...

Industry Remains Committed To Supporting 'Demo Show'.
May 1, 2009... Staff Ongoing economic challenges or not, established ICUEE participants are overwhelmingly committed to this year's edition of the Louisville trade show, according to show management. Among results from a survey of past "Demo Show"...

TerraQuip Acquires Terramite.
May 1, 2009... Staff TerraQuip Construction Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coneqtec, acquired The Terramite Co. Coneqtec plans to keep manufacturing the Terramite product line in the acquired company's facilities. Terramite was formed in 1965 and...

CARB Verifies Cleaire Lonestar and Phoenix Filters.
May 1, 2009... By Larry Stewart The California Air Resources Board verified Cleaire's Lonestar and Phoenix diesel particulate filters for use with 1996 through 2009 model year off-road diesel engines up to 12 liters displacement. CARB verified them as...

Management Must Support World Class.
May 1, 2009... By Bob Knouse Three Goals for World-Class Fleet Management" (March) was good from the business end, however I've found a major issue in the real world that throws off the best intentions of the equipment manager. Upper management has to...

Super Singles SmartWay Certified.
May 1, 2009... Staff Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire's Greatec wide-base drive and Greatec trailer radials have been added to the Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay-certified list of commercial tires. Besides meeting SmartWay's fuel...

CE's Big Iron Blog.
May 1, 2009... Staff Construction equipment is our beat. From excavators to skid steer loaders, we'll keep you posted on technology, innovation and fleet management strategies. Head to ConstructionEquipment.com to read our latest blog posts.

Cat Trucks to Be Navistar-Built, but 'Yellow at Heart'.
May 1, 2009... By Tom Berg The upcoming Caterpillar-branded heavy vocational truck will include several models with varying axle configurations and power-train options, and will be available by early 2011, executives of Cat and Navistar International...

Status & Forecast.
May 1, 2009... Staff CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SHIPMENTS Shipments from U.S. construction-equipment factories have been declining for four months after a brief export-led pickup in mid-2008. Factory orders and backlogs are also weaker, although this has...

How to Keep Your Rubber Tracks Rolling.
May 1, 2009... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor Infrequent cleaning, lack of inspection, and poor operating techniques will undoubtedly lead to premature track wear Driving a steel-tracked loader over asphalt is sure to create some ground damage....

Now Is Not Too Soon to Retire Tier 0 Diesels.
May 1, 2009... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor California's model for the nation suggests the only sure way to comply with diesel rules profitably is to dispose of the oldest engines well before you're forced to The writing on the wall says your...

Michelin.
May 1, 2009... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor Michelin's XHA2 wheel-loader tire was designed to work efficiently even on rough terrain. To make the tire more damage resistant, the company added extra rubber to the tread, and the sidewalls were...

CEAttachments.
May 1, 2009... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor Compared with pneumatic foam-filled tires, Solid Flex Tires are tougher and last longer, according to CEAttachments. Yet the Solid Flex Tires offer similar benefits as the pneumatic variety, such as a...

Bandag.
May 1, 2009... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor Designed for skid-steer loaders, Bandag says its BDC is a time-tested replacement tire that withstands harsh ground conditions, such as snow or mud. For increased durability, BDC also features a deep...

Firestone.
May 1, 2009... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor Able to handle large capacities, Firestone's DuraForce DT tire for skid steers, aerial lifts, compact telehandlers and backhoe equipment contains 25 percent more tread depth than the company's DuraForce...