Construction Equipment articles from September 2005

Construction Equipment archives from September 2005

When Versatility And Neatness Count.
September 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Today's wheel-mounted, chain-type ride-on trenchers handle a range of attachments for making neat excavations Mention tool carrier and a number of machines come to mind, including the wheel loader,...

Buying File Gallery.
September 1, 2005... By Staff Port Industries Walt Moore High-Horsepower Trenching The HM2500 is a recent addition to the Hydramaxx wheel-mounted (rubber-tired) trencher line and is the only chain-type machine in the range. This 38,000-pound,...

Are You Ready?
September 1, 2005... Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief Equipment manufacturers are starting to believe. For months, they've hesitated as backlog levels crept up, not wanting to over-commit to production ramp-ups. But equipment demand continues to rise. Many...

How Costs, Charges Affect Equipment Finances.
September 1, 2005... By Mike Vorster, Contributing Editor Equipment managers must understand definitions and applications in order to communicate them to the rest of the organization There is a big difference between a cost and a charge. Understanding the...

Highway Act Supports Giant Optimism.
September 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Largest fleet owners forecast a business outlook reminiscent of the late 1990s before highway and energy legislation loosed federal coffers Congressional authorization of highway funding in late July...

Giants 2005.
September 1, 2005... Staff [TABLE OMITTED]

Software Helps Increase National Fleet Utilization.
September 1, 2005... By Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief Customized database enables Hayward Baker to better manage its 3,000-plus machines Imagine trying to manage a fleet of custom-built machines spread all over the country with nobody directly accountable...

Deere CNG Engine Runs Clean and Quiet.
September 1, 2005... Staff A prototype natural-gas-powered M2 was costly, but makes business, strategic and clean-air sense, says PG&E Someone went to a lot of trouble to build this truck. It looks pretty much like a standard Freightliner Business Class M2...

View the New at ICUEE.
September 1, 2005... Staff The following pages feature a sampling of products that will be exhibited at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition this month Dynamic Power Source Staff Two new models of the PowerBox...

Celebrating 100 Years of Ingersoll-Rand.
September 1, 2005... By Keith Haddock, Contributing Editor Although created by a merger in 1905, roots stretch back to the 1870s One of America's most successful industrial equipment companies was born when entrepreneurs Simon Ingersoll and Albert Rand...

Gehl Adds Compacts to Telehandler Range.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The new CT Series includes five models designed for construction, agricultural and landscaping applications Last year, Gehl announced a strategic alliance with Manitou, the world's largest manufacturer...

Bomag.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The BW213DH-4 BVC single-drum vibratory roller features Bomag's Variocontrol Intelligent Compaction system. Utilizing a directed exciter mechanism, the roller automatically adjusts the output energy of the...

Terex Roadbuilding.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The VersaScreed Series has 24-inch-wide main and 8-inch extension screed bottoms for more consistent mat texture across the entire paving width. The series includes designs for both 8- and 10-foot pavers....

Tamrock.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Axera 7 is a high-performance twin boom jumbo that replaces the D07. It can be used for applications where the heading size ranges from 4x4 to 6x6 meters. The unit is equipped with the HLX5-series hydraulic...

Komatsu.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The PC18MR-2 and PC20MR-2 compact excavators have operating weights of 4,090 and 5,060 pounds, respectively. They both use Komatsu engines, rated at 15 horsepower for the PC18MR-2 and 20 horsepower for the...

Manitou.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The MLT 627 Maniscopic compact telehandler is an update to the MLT 526, complete with a 101-hp Perkins Tier II diesel. Weighing 6,000 pounds, the telehandler has a lift height of 18 feet, forward reach of...

Yanmar.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The SV100 excavator is new to the North American market. With an operating weight of 20,950 pounds, the machine offers an "Ultra Tight" tail swing for versatility on small jobsites. It also has a standard...

Putzmeister.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 63Z-Meter reaches more than 200 feet vertically and 190 feet 7 inches horizontally, which the company says makes it the world's largest truck-mounted concrete boom pump. The five-section boom, designed...

Terex.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The SKL160H wheel loader is a scaled down version of the company's SKL873. Terex says the new loader's linkage provides the power of a Z-bar linkage plus the level lift capability of a parallel-lift system....

Volvo.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Second in a new generation of wheeled excavators is the EW160B. Weighing 17.5 tons, the machine offers a variety of booms, complete with a wide range of dipper arm lengths and attachments. It has a maximum...

Gehl.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor CT-Series telehandlers feature maximum capacities from 5,000 to 7,000 pounds, lift heights from 16 feet 2 inches to 22 feet 7 inches, and rated capacities between 5,000 and 6,000 pounds. The CT5-16, CT5-16...

Caterpillar.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Design enhancements have been made to the 621G, 623G and 627G scrapers, with a new tractor engine (the Cat C15 with ACERT technology), a new cooling system that's less susceptible to clogging, improved...

Gradall.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Model XL3300 Track Star excavator is engineered for mobility on and off paved surfaces as well as on rails. The machine quickly switches between a wide range of attachments, including mowers, buckets,...

Maintainer.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The Signature Series features four body types. The first is a 6000 Series tall tower crane on an 11-foot body. The second is a 10000 Series tall tower crane on an 11-foot body. The third is a 12000 Series...

Hyundai.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Models R110-7 and R110D-7 excavators weigh in at 24,690 and 26,230 pounds, respectively. Both have 94 (gross) horsepower, have a maximum digging depth of 16 feet 8 inches, and feature an enhanced version of...

Clement.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Weighing less than 12,500 pounds, a new bottom hopper trailer from Clement Industries features 30 percent fewer parts than a typical bottom dump hopper, the company says. Benefits include simplified...

Stellar.
September 1, 2005... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Billed as having many "industry-first" features, the 14528 telescopic crane offers 28 feet of full hydraulic reach from the centerline of the crane. It also has a 70,000-ft.-lb. capacity, with a maximum...

Transportation Funding Finally Settled.
September 1, 2005... Staff Congressional passage of the "Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act-A Legacy for Users" (SAFETEA-LU), came 22 months and an unprecedented 11 extensions after the expiration of its predecessor TEA-21. ...

Strike a Powerful Pose with Your Backhoe-Loader.
September 1, 2005... Staff A backhoe-loader is most stable for backhoe work when it is set up as a tripod with the two stabilizers and the loader bucket as its three legs. Stabilizers should be spread for the widest platform possible -- not fully extended, but...

I-R to Market Tramac Tools.
September 1, 2005... Staff Ingersoll-Rand recently acquired distribution rights from Tramac Corp. to market and sell Tramac-branded products in the U.S. market. Products include hydraulic breakers and demolition tools, as well as vibratory compactors and...

Status and Forecast.
September 1, 2005... By Jim Haughey, Director of Economics Total Construction Spending Jim Haughey The Census Bureau reports total construction spending, after inflation, off about 3 percent in the four months ending in June. A huge drop in...

Leica.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor A new version of the LMGS-P 3D machine-control system is for use on asphalt pavers and asphalt-milling machines. It combines a state-of-the-art user interface, CAN-bus architecture and total...

SKF.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor RSL and RSH seals for deep-groove ball bearings protect against contaminants, including mineral-oil-based lubricants, fuels, oils and greases, dust and water. The low-friction seals promote...

Lincoln Electric.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor A new line of gas-shielded, flux-cored wire -- UltraCore -- is ideal for a variety of targeted mild-steel applications. It offers tight tolerances and arc stability. Each wire is designed for...

Indeco.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The IFP (fixed) and IRP (rotating) line of pulverizers provides a solid grip to easily handle materials, says the company. Jaw shape is designed to reduce the variation in force between the...

Hotsy.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The BX series of gasoline-powered, belt-driven cold-water pressure washers has four models, all powered by Honda GX engines. Horsepower ranges from 5.5 to 13, and cleaning power ranges from...

Perkins.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The 402C-05 is the smallest in the company's 400 Series of compact engines. The 2-cylinder engine is rated at 13.7 horsepower and offers reduced noise at low idle speed and increased power and...

Michelin.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The X-Super Terrain AD tire for ADTs, scrapers and loaders offers deep, self-cleaning tread; a rugged shoulder and sidewall design and optimal traction. The E4 radial tire -- available in...

Honda Engines.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor iGX general-purpose engines feature an integrated electronic-control unit (ECU) that provides complete drive-by-wire remote control capability. An integrated ECU with STR Governor system...

Karcher.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Four models comprise this new line of commercial-duty, gasoline-powered pressure washers. Honda engines, ranging from 5 to 13 horsepower, power the washers and have direct-drive pumps with...

Ground Heaters.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Arctic Bear HD is an indirect-fired heater for extreme cold-weather conditions, such as temperatures to -60F and winds to 70 mph. All hoses and wiring are 100-percent arctic grade. Heat...

Air Lift.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The RoadTamer suspension system for heavy-duty pickup trucks helps provide a comfortable ride and towing control, says the company. It replaces steel-leaf springs with soft-riding air springs,...

Shockwatch.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The RF Hourmeter sends equipment run-time information via wireless network to local or remote computers with the companion management software. The system monitors three independent inputs...

HammerHead.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Weighing 3,060 pounds, the HydroBurst HB80 static pipe-bursting system can be towed on a 12,000-pound trailer with a 1-ton truck. The company says the machine is designed for 85 percent of the...

Pirtek.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The company has added O-ring kits to its existing range. The new kits have 85 rings designed for use with flange fittings. The rings are shaped in the form of a "D" for better sealing...

Dana.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Expanding its family of heavy-duty single and tandem drive axles, the 590 drive-axle series features helical-reduction gearing technology to enhance startup performance and durability on...

Ritron Mfg.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Comparable to a stationary Walkie-Talkie, the Wireless 2-Way Radio Outpost Callbox uses batteries that do not require recharging. Because it has no electrical hardwire or telephone cables, the...

Leading Edge Attachments.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Multi-Ripper enables skid-steers of 45 horsepower or greater to rip rock, frost, asphalt and hard-packed surfaces. Staggered ripper teeth with the company's SHARC technology fracture...

Bobcat.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor A new boring attachment enables the company's mini track loaders and 463 skid-steer loader to install utilities under driveways, sidewalks and other obstructions. The attachment can install...

Rockland.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor WTS solid strut bucket thumbs feature a wide, curved design and three working positions. Thumbs store on the stick with the strut. They are backed by a one-year, 2,000-hour warranty.

Allmand Bros.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The company's line of indirect oil-fired portable heaters provides heated air that is free of moisture and contaminants, the company says. Three models in the line operate on 120 volts and...

Trimble.
September 1, 2005... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The LM80 Layout Manager is pocket-sized to let contractors carry, manage, work with, and lay out jobsite blueprints in the field. Used with servo and robotic total stations, the unit replaces...

The Basics of Diesel-Engine Coolant.
September 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Or, a few tips that may help you stay out of cooling-system trouble in a world that's working against you Elizabeth Nelson, coolant program manager at Polaris Laboratories, a fluid-analysis company in...

Multi-Process Power in a Pickup Truck.
September 1, 2005... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Lincoln wraps a four-mode diesel welder capable of 300 amps, 32 volts at 100-percent duty cycle in a 1,000-pound package Lincoln Electric replaced its Commander 300 with the Vantage 300...

Duratech.
September 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Horsepower ratings for DuraTech's seven-model tub-grinder line ranges from 275 to 860. With a self-loader, the largest model, the 4012 industrial grinder, weighs in at 67,400 pounds and has a tub diameter of...

Diamond Z.
September 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Diamond Z line of tub grinders includes eight models, which range in horsepower choices from 425 to 2,000. The mid-range Model 1460B has horsepower choices of 1,000, 860 and 800 from Caterpillar engines....

Morbark.
September 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Morbark's range of six tub grinders encompasses units from the 157-hp Model 950, to the Model 1500 with 1,050 horsepower. The Model 1200XL, shown here, has horsepower choices ranging from 600 to 760, from...

Vermeer.
September 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Included in Vermeer's tub-grinder range are models TG400A, TG525 and TG9000, which have horsepower ratings of 400, 525 and 800/1,000, respectively. The TG9000, shown here, uses a Caterpillar 3412 engine with...

Roto Grind.
September 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor The Roto Grind tub grinder, to our understanding, is powered by the hydraulic system of a host machine. The standard model, which weighs 3,500 pounds, is primarily aimed at the agricultural grinding market, but...

CW Mill Equipment.
September 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Hogzilla tub grinders from CW Mill Equipment are available in three Series: TC, HC and WC. The four top-of-the-line TC models feature torque-converter drive, which, says the manufacturer, allows engine...

W.H.O. Manufacturing.
September 1, 2005... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor W.H.O. Manufacturing has both portable and stationary tub grinders in its nine-model line. The newest of the models is the P13-63XSHD-WF, which provides a horsepower range from 600 to 990 with a choice of two...