Construction Equipment articles from November 2005

Construction Equipment archives from November 2005

At Your Service.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Carefully purchased, today's refined crane service bodies offer the prospect of bringing the shop to the field Maybe you've been there -- in the middle of nowhere, all alone, with a cold wind chilling your...

Buying File Gallery.
November 1, 2005... By Staff Stellar Industries Walt Moore Hex Boom, Standard Radio Remote According to Stellar Industries, the company was the first manufacturer in the crane-body industry to employ the hexagonal boom design on all its service...

Diesels Lunge Toward the Emissions Goal Line.
November 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor With 90 percent of pollutants removed from diesel exhaust, government and industry unleash an all-out effort to do away with the final foul fraction The Clean Air Act that created the Environmental...

Trucks Make Room For New Diesels.
November 1, 2005... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor Engines are cleaner, but it took some extra equipment to make it happen. Now truck makers are wrestling that equipment onto their chassis Meeting the 2007 emissions limits has been trouble enough for the...

Aiming for Squeaky-Clean Stacks Off-Road.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Regulations for off-road diesels lag those for on-highway just a bit, but the target is identical -- huge reductions in NOx and PM emissions Although we didn't specifically ask the question in recent...

Diesel's Partners in Reduction.
November 1, 2005... By G.C. Skipper, Contributing Editor Engines will only lower emissions so much, and the rest must come from advances in fuel, oil and aftertreatment It's going to take more than just engine-design changes to meet the January 2007...

Volunteer Now Before You're Forced to Clean Fleet Exhaust.
November 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Better jump on today's incentives to clear diesel pollutants from your trucks and tractors before the regulators straightjacket your business with rules If the state told you that you couldn't go to...

New Technology for Cat's Medium Loaders.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Caterpillar's mid-range wheel loaders are equipped with Tier-3 engines, new hydraulics and more electronics Caterpillar's four newest wheel loaders -- 950H, 962H, 966H and 972H -- exhibit considerable...

New Kubota Mini-Excavators Keep to Themselves.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor These three new models fill out Kubota's zero-tail-swing line Kubota's 2006 mini-excavator lineup will include three new zero-tail-swing models -- the Super Series U15, U25 and U45. These new machines will...

Asset Ammunition.
November 1, 2005... Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief Two months ago in this space, we challenged equipment managers to start planning for upcoming shortages in equipment as various market forces came to bear on supply. Turns out an unforeseeable force brought its...

The Intangibles of Fleet Average Age.
November 1, 2005... By Mike Vorster, Contributing Editor Analysis will go only so far in determining how long to keep a machine; managers must also set and follow a style and philosophy How long do I keep it" is a question that equipment managers ask...

Kimmins Saves $300,000 with Oil Analysis.
November 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Preventing failures and extending oil-change intervals save tremendously more than the cost of regular samples As the Kimmins Contracting fleet began to age and catastrophic failures became a monthly...

Doze More Dir.
November 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Challenge conventional thinking and reevaluate your production dozing. Making every move count calls for working back to front Steep hourly cost makes operating efficiently more important to crawler...

T800's Short, but Long On Comfort.
November 1, 2005... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor The latest version of Kenworth's 'T8' is set up for snow plowing, but not on this 100-degree day in Texas What's big and tall and short at the same time? This Kenworth T800 10-wheel dump truck. It's a hefty...

Churn Drills Bored Early Holes.
November 1, 2005... By Keith Haddock, Contributing Editor Today's massive Bucyrus blast-hole drills trace their roots to a company formed in 1868 Bucyrus International makes some of the largest and most powerful shovels, walking draglines, and blast-hole...

The Tallest Boom A Drop-Deck Trailer Can Carry.
November 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Genie's Z135/70 puts 135 feet of platform height on an 8-foot-wide, 45,000-pound articulating-boom work platform Genie set out to deliver the greatest access range and capacity that can be transported...

Vermeer.
November 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A new family of ride-on trenchers features a track undercarriage, which is supplied through a commercial alliance with ASV. RTX350, RTX450 and RTX650 are tracked versions of the RT lineup, featuring lower...

Maintainer.
November 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A new series of cranes ranges from 8,600- to 14,000-pound lift capacities and all have 24 feet of hydraulic reach. The five models include the following features: hex boom for weight reduction and increased...

Hyster.
November 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Fortis H40-70FT Series lift trucks range from 4,000 to 7,000 pounds and match the engine with the proper transmission for specific applications. Pneumatic-tired trucks have a redesigned hydraulic system...

Bobcat.
November 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The Toolcat 5600 utility work vehicle offers four new attachments, rear hydraulic and power take-off kits, and an improved drive system. In addition to 25 approved attachments, the machine can now use a...

JCB.
November 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor With the Robot 180T skid-steer introduction, it brings the number of tracked models offered to three. Operating capacity is 1,800 pounds, and the machine is powered by a 60-hp turbocharged diesel engine....

Elliott Equipment.
November 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 32-ton-capacity Model 32117 has a 117-foot-long, four-section boom with 127-foot tip height. Features include: largest swing cab in its class, extensive glass in cab, and thumb throttle engine speed...

Miskin.
November 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A pull-type WaterWagon has a capacity of 5,100 gallons of water. It features a heavy-duty suspension that can handle rugged conditions. The water pump is driven with the tractor's hydraulics. The wagon can...

Miskin.
November 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor DumpWagon is described as basically the back part of an articulated dump truck with a tongue on it. The unit features similar high-oscillating suspension found on self-propelled ADTs. A typical...

Ernest Industries.
November 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The Shortstop 3.5 Mixer from Ernest Industries is designed for delivery and placement of small loads. Designed for a 26,000-pound, non-CDL chassis, it has low clearance height, low curb weight, and...

Komatsu.
November 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A new line of compact utility loaders starts with the 9,590-pound CD30-1. Powered by a Komatsu 4-cylinder, direct-injection, turbocharged 84-hp diesel, the loader has an operating load of 2,380 pounds at 35...

TerraTrack.
November 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The RangeRunner all-terrain work vehicle's optional front and rear auxiliary hydraulic system allows hydraulic attachments to be added through quick-pin receiver hitches. With 1,650 square inches of track...

Komatsu.
November 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor A full line of scrap-processing and bulk material handling machines includes six models. Packages are available in the PC270LC-7, PC300HD-7, PC400LC-7, PC600LC-7, PC750LC-7 and PC1250LC-7 excavator models....

Vermeer Adds Four Allies.
November 1, 2005... Staff Vermeer has joined with four separate companies in a series of alliances designed to build on complementary strengths, according to the company. ASV becomes the exclusive rubber-track undercarriage supplier for select products...

Boot Camp for Trimble Dealers.
November 1, 2005... Staff The 500 or so Trimble Construction dealers who attended the company's "Boot Camp 2005" event in mid-September have been "armed," so to speak, with the details of the company's latest products and with hands-on training to help...

CITGO Selects Green Plus for TxLED.
November 1, 2005... Staff CITGO Petroleum selected Biofriendly's Green Plus diesel fuel additive to formulate Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED). CITGO was ready to deliver TxLED fuel to its customers in October. Green Plus is approved by the Texas...

Mark Your Calendars for Intermat 2006.
November 1, 2005... Staff Next year, the world's big equipment tradeshow is Intermat 2006. It takes place April 24 to 29 at the Paris-Nord Exhibition Centre in Paris, France. The organizers expect 200,000 visitors from 160 countries, and almost 1,500...

JCB to Build 57-mph Backhoe.
November 1, 2005... Staff JCB has been awarded a contract expected to be worth up to $140 million to supply the U.S. Army with a backhoe-loader capable of convoy speeds up to 57 mph. The contract award by TACOM, the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments...

Mack Shows Hybrid Electric Heavy-Duty.
November 1, 2005... Staff Mack displayed on Capitol Hill a prototype hybrid electric powertrain for Class 8 heavy-duty trucks that is said to be the precursor to future commercial vehicles. The power train drives an Air Force R-11 6,000 gallon refueler truck...

Status and Forecast.
November 1, 2005... By Jim Haughey, Director of Economics Total Construction Spending Jim Haughey Spending increased 6.2 percent in the year ending in August with the expansion pace picking up in the most recent Census Bureau estimates. Residential...

Pacbrake.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Tune-up kits for Jacobs 675A, 680A and 680B engine brakes are a $67 investment in braking efficiency and safety. Normal wear over 300,000 miles can reduce engine retarding by 25 percent, and...

Trimble.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Construction Manager wireless solution uses GPS technology to locate and manage assets at sites via Nextel handheld phones. It also provides in-vehicle devices to optimize asset...

Boss.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Plow Wings increase the width of a snowplow blade by 22 inches, says the company. The product attaches quickly and can be used with all the company's Power-V and Straight-Blade Snowplows.

Caterpillar.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Tier 3 C4.4 ACERT diesel comes in mechanical and electronic versions. The mechanical has a two-valve head, rotary fuel injection pump, single vee-belt design and optimized inlet manifold...

Coneqtec/Universal.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor AP Pro Series Heavy Duty planers have a two-speed, direct-drive motor that allows shifting from high speed to high torque with the flip of a switch. A patented open drum eliminates remilling....

Leica.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Digicat 200 works with Leica Geosystems' Digitex signal generator to enable location of buried services. With Digitex operating in 33 KHz mode, Digicat 200 enables plan position pinpointing...

ConocoPhillips.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Ecoterra hydraulic fluid HVI 46 is designed for off-highway equipment. The company asserts low- and high-temperature performance with an ashless antiwear package. Hydrocracked base oils...

Eaton.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Fuller UltraShift HV (Highway Value) joins the recently renamed UltraShift HP (Highway Performance) in an expanding family of automated medium-duty transmissions. The HV is designed for...

Weldcraft.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The CS310 water-cooled, 310-amp TIG torch is part of the company's Crafter Series. The torch increases amperage output, but not torch size. The D-Handle design offers a self-indexing flat top...

Gorman-Rupp.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Off-The-Shelf (OTS) Program introduces a new line of submersible pumps. The line includes 23 models in sizes from 1 to 4 inches, including sump/utility, shedder sewage and contractor...

TrynEx.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The SnowEx V-Maxx 8500 bulk spreader has a polyethylene hopper to spread a variety of materials. Designed for use with pickups, flatbed trucks and dump-bed trucks, the spreader has a capacity...

Orthman Industrial.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Grade Mate Laser Grading System allows one operator to finish a fine grade to 50,000 square feet with accuracy to 1/4 inch, all in one day, says the company. The unit is ideal for final...

Meritool.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The PowerPush 7000 dual-component, cordless tool is ideal for dispensing adhesives, including chemical anchoring for concrete. It is capable of dispensing highly viscous material in both hot...

Dana.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor A new drive-axle system consists of the Dana Spicer S21-170DE high-entry, single-drive axle and Dana Spicer R21BS reconfigurable tag axle. The combination of drive and tag axles means weight...

Hobart Bros.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The McKay ChromaWeld line of gas-shielded, flux-cored, stainless-steel welding wires expands the company's existing offering of McKay premium stainless products. Optimized for stainless-steel...

Kaesar Compressors.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Kaeser's Mobilair M220 and M270 can operate for 14 uninterrupted hours, says the company. M220 rotary-screw compressor provides 750 cfm at 125 psig, and has a 236-hp Duetz engine. M270,...

Honda Power Equipment.
November 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The company has introduced a new version of the WX10 lightweight water pump -- the WX10K1, which replaces the WX10A4. The unit is powered by Honda's mini four-stroke engine. Through the use of...

Coneqtec-Universal.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Low-Profile Pickup Broom from Coneqtec-Universal uses a floating brush designed to follow ground contour. The dual-direction hydraulic motor powering the brush allows for either over-the-broom sweeping or...

M-B Companies.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The model LB rotary pickup broom from M-B Companies is designed to connect to skid-steer loaders or wheel loaders. Available in sweeping widths from 4 to 8 feet, material picked up is carried over the brush and...

Tow-Vac.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Tow-Vac sweeper is designed for pulling behind a pickup truck or utility vehicle. Its impeller, powered by a 5-hp Honda engine, consists of eight rubber blades, which create a vacuum action when raised...

Sweepex.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The SweepEx TPB-900S Pro-Broom from TrynEx International is a 90-inch broom with a hitch that replaces the moldboard of a standard snowplow. The broom uses the snowplow's existing hardware and hydraulics, and...

Tymco International.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Tymco International's DST-4 is fitted with the company's Duo-Skids pickup head, which provides an 82-inch sweeping path, together with 36-inch-diameter gutter brooms. The machine is designed to not only remove...

Terramite.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Terramite TSS36 and TSS38 sweepers are available with brush widths of 6 and 8 feet and feature two 50-gallon water tanks to help with dust suppression. The units are powered by a 37-hp, liquid-cooled Kubota...

Elgin.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Elgin's Broom Bear sweeper uses a Freightliner M2 chassis and is built around a single-engine design (a Cat C-7 diesel rated at 230 horsepower). The big sweeper uses a rear-mounted main broom, which is...

Bobcat.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Featuring a three-position manual angle adjustment and a high-torque hydraulic drive motor, the Bobcat angle-broom attachment is available in widths of 48, 68 and 84 inches. The attachment features flush-sweep...

Tennant.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Tennant builds a complete line of sweepers, including the Sentinel street sweeper, which uses an 83-hp Caterpillar diesel engine (3054C) and allows speeds to 25 mph. The machine features a stainless-steel...

Broce.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Broce Broom's RJ-350, a hydrostatically driven machine powered by an 80-hp John Deere diesel engine, has a standard 90-inch sweeping width, and an optional 96-inch width. Features include a 150-gallon...

Sweepster.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Sweepster model CTH is designed to mount to commercial mowers. The hydraulically driven brush is an excellent snow-removal tool, particularly when removing snow from surfaces that could be damaged by snow...

Waldon.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Designed for easy access to engine and hydraulic components, the Waldon 250 SweepMaster uses no universal joints or chains and incorporates minimal wear items. The broom's 250-rpm rotation speed is designed for...

Schwarze.
November 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Schwarze M6000 is available as either a single-engine (SE) or a twin-engine (TE) model and is available on both conventional and cab-over chassis configurations. The TE version uses an auxiliary, 75.5-hp...

Vermeer Puts Tracks on Trenchers.
November 1, 2005... By Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief One new model and two previous ride-on trenchers now feature rubber-tracked versions Vermeer Manufacturing announced a series of alliances in September (see Managers Digest, page 15), but the most...