Construction Equipment articles from November 2007

Construction Equipment archives from November 2007

Articulated Dump Trucks Poised to Move Into New Areas.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor While manufacturers firm up core 25- to 40-ton-capacity offering, product-line expansions begin to take form In establishing the articulated dump truck as a North American jobsite hauling solution, major...

Buying File Gallery.
November 1, 2007... By Staff Case Construction Equipment Mike Anderson B-Series Offering Now Complete The B-Series updating of Case's ADT line was completed this year with the rollout of the 35-ton-capacity 335B and the 40-ton 340B models, each...

Caterpillar Digs in to Fill Gap.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor Large wheel loader product line welcomes completely new model suited for mining Instead of continuing to stretch out its existing large wheel loader models, Caterpillar is filling a product-line gap with...

Equipped for Change.
November 1, 2007... Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief By now, the industry is fully aware that environmental regulations are affecting engine design and fuel options. But just where do these changes leave the equipment manager? Who's ensuring the overall...

Actions Speak Louder than Budgets.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Vorster, Contributing Editor Tackle the causes of cost, not just accounting for cost, and the budgets will take care of themselves It is hard to believe that this is the 50th "Equipment Executive" article. I enjoy writing them...

Past Experience Fuels Decisions for Future.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor Consistency in equipment use key to Luck Stone's historical data Looking back allows Luck Stone Corp. to look forward. That doesn't mean employees of the Virginia-based stone and aggregates company...

VHD Sleeper Means Legal Off-Road Rest.
November 1, 2007... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor Decent power from a new EPA '07 diesel and notable gearshift improvement make the 430 a nice place to work Most vocational trucks like dumpers, mixers and bulk-hauling tractors use daycabs because sleeping is...

Allis-Chalmers Compact Grader.
November 1, 2007... By Keith Haddock, Contributing Editor From the Allis-Chalmers Model D of the 1940s, to the Noram 65E of today, this versatile compact grader has enjoyed a continuous manufacturing history In the 1940s, Allis-Chalmers launched a new...

Limit Asphalt-Loading Segregation.
November 1, 2007... Staff Large stone in asphalt mix is prone to segregate from the smaller stone and binder when the mix is handled. Large stone tends to roll down the outside of the pile. Caterpillar's publication "Segregation Prevention" suggests some...

Dump-Truck Specs Include Basics and Advanced Designs.
November 1, 2007... Tom Berg In the market for new trucks? Even if you're an old pro at setting up and buying trucks, you can always pick up a tip or two from the people who design and build them because they see what kind of equipment, old and new, is used...

Bridgestone Acquires Bandag.
November 1, 2007... Staff Bridgestone Americas completed its $1.05 billion cash merger with Bandag. The name of new company has become Bridgestone Bandag LLC, and it will be headed up by Saul Solomon, chairman, CEO and president of Bandag. Solomon had served...

Utility Tractors Expand Bobcat Equipment Range.
November 1, 2007... Walt Moore The Bobcat Co. recently announced a long-term agreement with Korean manufacturer Daedong Industrial. Under the agreement, Daedong will produce a Bobcat-branded line of compact utility tractors, which is aimed at complementing...

Values Continue Level.
November 1, 2007... Staff Values for used equipment across the major rental categories continued to hover at about 48 percent of cost, dipping 0.8 percent from June to July. Straight and articulated boom lift categories posted decreased values for the first...

New Holland Marks 35 Years in SSL Business.
November 1, 2007... Walt Moore The year is 1972: The last ground troops are withdrawn from Vietnam; sales of the Volkswagen Beetle exceed those for the Ford Model-T (15,007,034 units); and New Holland introduces its first skid-steer loader, the L35. "The...

Webinar Series Highlights Strategies.
November 1, 2007... Staff ConstructionEquipment.com has partnered with the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) to present a series of web-based seminars geared toward the professional equipment manager. The next event, "How to Design...

Skyjack Reaches Out To Ontario "Neighbor".
November 1, 2007... Mike Anderson As virtual next-door neighbors in southern Ontario, the manufacturers of the Skyjack and Zoom Boom equipment brands have long been familiar with one another. Now, they will be one in the same. Linamar Corp., of Guelph,...

Do You Discuss Safety Hazards?
November 1, 2007... Staff User #1: Here in my corner of the world, employers are required by law to exercise "due diligence" at the worksite. They have to do everything "reasonable" to provide safe working conditions and practices. Part of this work-site...

Status and Forecast.
November 1, 2007... Staff Total Construction Spending Staff Total spending, including inflation, declined 4.5 percent in the last 18 months, but it will turn around into a slow increase late in 2007 when housing starts stop declining rapidly. A...

NUCA Program Available At Cat Rental Stores.
November 1, 2007... Staff Cat Rental Stores throughout North America will offer the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) excavation safety and competent person training program. While announcing its corporate endorsement of the NUCA program,...

Diesel Owners' Turn to Carry the Clean-Air Ball.
November 1, 2007... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor California's in-use diesel fleet rule will force changes to the dirtiest diesels in the field while it pushes environmental responsibility into your hands First In A Series With diesel engines...

Allied.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor For use on excavators in the 60,000- to 80,000-pound range, Allied's new Rammer Model G 88 G-Series hydraulic hammer is available in a standard "City" version for quiet operation. Pro Control allows the...

Surestrike.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor Designed for breaking oversize quarry rock or concrete, secondary hammers from Surestrike International generate their power from a heavy steel weight free-falling onto a steel tool. Customers benefit from...

Kent.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor To accommodate work environments demanding reduced noise, Kent's Qt large-series breakers are encased with one-piece enclosures protecting critical components. Compared to previous models, the six F-Series...

Stanley Hydraulic Tools.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor As a complement to its demolition attachment product lines, Stanley has acquired the Cyclone line of drop hammers from Universal Technologies. Three model sizes - the DH1500, DH3500 and DH9000 - are offered...

Arrowhead.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor With no settings required, Arrowhead Rockdrill's S Series hydraulic hammers offer "plug-and-play" ease. A limited number of parts, including only two needing to move, results in a low-maintenance product...

Toro.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor Utilizing 175 foot-pounds of force to deliver 1,200 blows per minute, the Toro breaker attachment utilizes the Toro Dingo compact loader's established hydraulic system, which produces up to 12 gallons per...

Kinshofer.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor The North American division of Kinshofer presents a full range of closed- and open-top-type hydraulic breakers ranging up an energy class of 13,500 Joules - or about 10,000 foot-pounds. The BR Series is...

BTI.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor Designed for stable high-speed percussion, Breaker Technology's BT Series hydraulic breakers feature a lightweight, high-strength housing with upper and lower shock-absorbing dampers, which reduce noise and...

Bobcat.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor Meeting the 750-foot-pound impact energy class, the Bobcat HB1180 hydraulic breaker is approved for use on a wide range of Bobcat compact excavators, and compact track, skid-steer and all-wheel loaders. As...

Atlas Copco.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor For use with 18- to 34-metric-ton excavators, Atlas Copco's MB 1700 hydraulic breaker features the AutoControl monitoring system that adapts the frequency and power output to match operating conditions. The...

Case.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor With their narrow, rectangular shape, Case hydraulic hammers are suited for work in tight trenches and crowded sites. Low-pressure nitrogen charge cushions recoil on the rebound stroke, resulting in less...

CEAttachments.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor For use on mini-excavators and skid-steer loaders, the lightweight Edge breakers from CEAttachments are designed for use in tight work envelopes, sidewalk and driveway removal, or any tough demolition task....

Huskie.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor With IPC Industries' introduction of the latest Huskie breaker series,an increase in power for some models is attributed to a redesign of the operating piston, main valve and internal porting. In addition,...

Caterpillar.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor Matched for the Caterpillar 345C and 365C excavators, the new H180D S hydraulic hammer features a larger piston and tool for a 15-percent increase in productivity compared to the previous model. With Auto...

Ingersoll Rand.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor With the addition of the SC-50 model, Ingersoll Rand introduced new features to the established Tramac SC breaker series. Two strong retaining pins and locks keep the bushing and tool in place, while an...

John Deere.
November 1, 2007... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor New Worksite Pro breakers from Deere feature a solid one-piece design that does not need side bolts, resulting in a tougher compact loader and excavator attachment. The low-pressure, nitrogen-charged design...

Cummins 2010 Heavy Diesels Won't Need Urea, But Mediums Will.
November 1, 2007... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor Cummins-powered heavy trucks won't need an extra aftertreatment device in its exhaust or a urea tank hung somewhere on its frame Cummins has announced that its heavy duty on- and on/off-highway truck engines...

Truck Safety Challenges.
November 2, 2007... By Ron Hutchinson, CEM, 2007-2008 National President AEMP surveys indicate that safety is one of the top three challenges facing those in the fleet-asset management profession. That comes as no surprise. All asset managers are...

Foundation Addressing Critical Industry Issues.
November 2, 2007... By Bob Decker, AEMP Foundation Chairman The AEMP Foundation has quietly been working to address a crucial issue facing the industry: the technician shortage. Thanks to the generous support of donors, large and small, we have officially...

Take Advantage of AEMP/Construction Equipment Webinars.
November 2, 2007... By Staff AEMP in partnership with Construction Equipment are offering a series of free webinar education programs delivered right to your computer. These programs will be free on their presentation day and 90 days post. After 90 days, the...

26th AEMP Management Conference Kicks Off CONEXPO-CON/AGG.(Conference news)
November 2, 2007... By Staff Las Vegas is the site for the 26th AEMP Management Conference, March 8 to 11, 2008. AEMP is putting together a multifaceted, cutting-edge educational program for anyone involved in the management of fleet assets. The AEMP...

Deadlines for 2007 Awards Programs Fast Approaching.
November 2, 2007... By Staff AEMP and Construction Equipment created the FleetMasters Award to recognize asset-management professionals who excel in meeting unique challenges inherent in delivering cost-effective management of mixed fleets of on-road and...

AEMP Launches Forum Notification.
November 2, 2007... By Staff The AEMP website offers a number of features to connect members and provide relevant information that can be implemented on the job. Thanks to the support of QUALCOMM and McFadyen & Associates, a new alert feature has been added...

Putting the 'Green' in Used Material Disposal.
November 2, 2007... By G. C. Skipper, Contributing Editor Disposing of material, including used oil, anti-freeze, oil filters,tires, batteries and even hazardous waste, has become increasingly important to today's equipment professionals. Although there...

Working the Equipment Triangle.
November 2, 2007... By G. C. Skipper, Contributing Editor To put an end to the 'them vs. us' mentality and establish the highest standards of ethical business practices. A s AEMP members know, the three sides of the 'equipment triangle' depict the...

Tech Professionals Say GPS is Here to Stay.
November 2, 2007... By G. C. Skipper, Contributing Editor Equipment managers that haven't should be ready to invest. Here's why. Although global positioning system (GPS) technology has been around since the mid-90s, it's really taken off in the...

Are You Ready For Rubber Tracks?
November 2, 2007... By G. C. Skipper, Contributing Editor Extra productivity and the longer season are winning over equipment managers. As more and more equipment professionals are finding out, rubber-tracks on construction machines have a lot going for...

Product Gallery: Rubber Tracks.
November 2, 2007... By Staff Loegering VTS Staff Loegering's VTS (Versatile Track System) is a complete rubber-track undercarriage that bolts directly on skid-steer standard hubs. The company says the VTS maximizes performance, minimizes machine...