Construction Equipment articles from September 2006

Construction Equipment archives from September 2006

Motor-Grader Technology Hits High Gear.
September 1, 2006... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor Today's motor-grader market offers more choice and more technically advanced machines than ever before Although Caterpillar did intensive preparatory homework, we'd still bet that you could have almost...

Buying File Gallery.
September 1, 2006... By Staff Champion Walt Moore Compact Line Serves Diverse Buyers According to Champion, its C60B and C66B are designed as "maintainer" machines, and the C70B is aimed at more cost-conscious buyers. The recently...

Responsibility for the Gap.
September 1, 2006... Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief We've racked up more frequent flier miles traveling to new-product introductions this year than any in recent memory. Although home looks much better because of it, the activity has been exciting for folks who...

Equipment Executive Top 10 List.
September 1, 2006... By Mike Vorster, Contributing Editor Execute the following strategies correctly, and you and your company should enjoy substantial success We've covered a lot of ground since launching this column 36 months ago, so as our present to...

Ingersoll Rand.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Ingersoll Rand attachments fit any skid-steer or compact track loader. The line includes box blade, pallet forks, industrial grapples and three compact buckets. Bucket offerings are general-purpose, heavy-duty and combination...

Luber-finer.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Luber-finer's MXM Force air filters use what the company calls MicroGold Fiber media, which provides more pleats for added protection. Pleat stabilizer locks and adhesive beads prevent pleat movement and pleat collapse for long...

Leica.
September 1, 2006... by Staff GPS900 RTK from Leica offers a complete base and rover system in a single case. Leica designed the lightweight, all-on-the-pole, dual-frequency system for one-person operation. The unit has no cables. SmartCheck GPS RTK technology...

Landa.
September 1, 2006... by Staff EHW hot water pressure washer creates instant hot water spray without an open flame or hazardous fumes. The unit runs quietly. Two models range in cleaning power from 3.5 to 4.2 gpm and from 2,000 to 3,000 psi of pressure. Both...

Goodyear.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Designed for pickup trucks, Goodyear's Wrangler tire features SilentArmor Technology Pro-Grade. A new chip- and chunk-resistant tread compound enhances tread wear in heavy loading and towing applications. Two high-tensile steel...

Chevron.
September 1, 2006... by Staff For heavy-duty manual transmissions, Chevron Delo Synthetic Transmission Fluid SAE 50 and Texaco Syn-Star TL SAE 50 provide reduced component wear and potential fuel economy improvements, says Chevron. The all-season synthetic...

Blastrac.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Blastrac 1-8DPS30 self-propelled 8-inch shot-blasting system prepares concrete surfaces prior to coatings or overlays. The unit is designed to strip, clean and profile projects up to 8,000 square feet, and works at 430 square feet...

Blastrac.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Blastrac 3-28DC dust collector has three motors and collects concrete dust in surface preperation jobs. Vacuum has resin-reinforced, pressure-molded plastic chassis and body. Motors and filter assembly are protected. Specially...

Bobcat.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Bobcat 84-inch sweeper attachment has a floating bristle head that follows surface contours independently of the bucket for improved surface contact. Other features include direct-drive motor, solid-mounted hood, and optional...

DeWalt.
September 1, 2006... by Staff DeWalt D55154 portable air compressor is a heavy-duty, 1.1-hp, continuous electric, wheeled dolly-style four-gallon unit. Compressor produces 4 cfm at 90 psi. Reinforced frame includes a full-protection roll cage to protect pump...

Challenger.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Challenger MT300B tractors come in four models ranging from 45 to 75 PTO horsepower. Reverse speeds on standard 12x12 shuttle transmission are 15 percent slower than comparable forward speeds for better control, says the company....

Ditch Witch.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Three new Ditch Witch pipe-bursting systems are designed to fracture or cut most types of existing pipe and pull in new pipe. Models PR 50, PR75 and PR95 have pullback forces of 50, 75 and 95 tons, respectively. Systems can...

ConocoPhillips.
September 1, 2006... by Staff ConocoPhillips introduced three engine oils meeting the API CJ-4 standard for diesel engine lubes. Each was designed for use with 2007 low-emission engines. Guardol ECT and Kendall Super-D XA are premium synthetic-blend oils for...

Leica.
September 1, 2006... by Staff According to Leica Geosystems, its new automated steering-and-elevation-control system for paving machines (PaveSmart 3D for Curb & Gutter) is based on the company's completely new modular 3D software platform that uses its...

Gehl.
September 1, 2006... by Staff A new compact excavator from Gehl, the zero-tail-swing 383Z, weighs in at 7,826 pounds with a canopy and 8,002 pounds with a cab. Powered by a 29-hp Yanmar diesel engine, the new machine features a long undercarriage, automatic...

Knaack.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Jobmaster Chests from Knaack are available in seven sizes from 5 to 25 cubic feet. The tool chests feature Watchman IV, a high-strength, dead-bolt style, two-point latching system that eliminates the potential for robbery by bolt...

ITT Flygt.
September 1, 2006... by Staff The ITT Flygt BS-2750 submersible pump is designed for corrosive liquid with a pH range of 2 to 10. The unit is 11 inches in diameter - ideal for tight spaces - and is available in 230/460/575-volt three-phase versions. Rating is...

Goodyear.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Previously available on the Unisteel G287 MSA and G288 MSA mixed-service tires, Goodyear's DuraSeal technology now extends to Unisteel G177 severe-service drive tires. Gel-like, solvent-free compound is built into the tire's inner...

Club Car.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Club Car's new Carryall 295 Series features both a two- and a four-seat model, with bench-type or optional bucket-type seats. Engine choices include a 20-hp Honda gas or a 20-hp Kubota diesel. The new Carryall 295 Series features...

Hurricane.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Hurricane electric oil-dispense system for bulk oil pumps synthetic or petroleum oils, ATF and antifreeze (to 50/50 mix). The system is ready to use out of the box and requires no wiring or plumbing. It plugs into a 110 VAC...

New Holland.
September 1, 2006... by Staff The W170B and W190B wheel loaders from New Holland boast more power, improved functionality and larger cabs than their predecessor models. They are powered by Tier 3 engines rated at 195 and 227 gross horsepower, respectively. The...

New Holland.
September 1, 2006... by Staff New Holland introduced new pilot controls for its largest skid-steer loaders (L170, L180, L185 and L190) and all compact-track loaders. The controls are said to feature ergonomically designed joysticks - the left joystick controls...

Kaeser.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Kaeser M57 portable compressor is available as a stainless-steel package, with gull-wing doors for corrosion resistance. Mounted on galvanized steel skids, the compressor sits on a galvanized steel crash frame with solid-steel...

Site Armor.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Site Armor's Curb Cushion protects surmountable and B-style curbs from damage from equipment. Made of lightweight, high-density foam, the cushion conforms to the surface of the obstacle and distributes the load to prevent curb...

Superior.
September 1, 2006... by Staff The Pinnacle portable radial conveyor from Superior Industries features a 21.5-degree incline and a set back axle for more stockpile capacity. It is available in lengths of 80, 100, 110 and 125 feet with belt widths from 30 to 42...

Loegering.
September 1, 2006... by Staff The Mud Bucket for skid-steer and track loaders hauls A1/2 yard of concrete, depending on the host machine's capacity. Then the attachment's hydraulic gate unloads the material. The Extension/Reduction chute reduces to a...

Loegering.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Loegering's Z-Track over-the-tire steel track for skid-steer loaders has all the features of the company's F-Series steel track - but with more aggressive traction and side-hill stability. Traction cleats are self-cleaning and...

Leica.
September 1, 2006... by Staff To help prevent equipment theft, Leica has added optional PIN codes to the TPS400 and TPS800 total stations. Leica dealers can add the PIN-code function to existing units. All Leica total stations and GPS instruments are PIN-code...

Manitowoc.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Manitowoc Crane Group announced a long-boom version of the Grove GMK4115 all-terrain crane. Offering a 197-foot, seven-section main boom, Model GMK4115-L telescopes to maximum reach in less than nine minutes, the company says. It...

Topcon.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Topcon introduced an RTK GPS spread spectrum radio board with an extended range of up to 2.5 miles. The board is integrated into the HiPer Lite+ receiver and provides extended range for improved jobsite performance, the company...

Power Curber.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Power Curber 5700-Super-B can slipform concrete foundations for steel cable with a post-hole digger attachment. The machine can dig holes up to 34 inches deep with the attachment, which mounts on the left rear of the paver and is...

Vogele.
September 1, 2006... by Staff The Vogele Super 700 paver with electrically heated AB 200 V screed has the ability to drive through an opening less than 4 feet wide. It can pave within 2 inches of boundaries and drive in a footprint of 113 inches. The unit is...

Kaeser.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Kaeser M220 and M270 portable air compressors provide 750 and 950 cfm, respectively. M220 is a rotary screw compressor; M270 is powered by a Mercedes-Benz engine. Standard features include the company's Sigma Profile airend and an...

Topcon.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Topcon's GR-3 RTK GNSS satellite receiver can capture signals from GPS, Glonass and the European Union's upcoming Galileo system. Topcon says the GR-3 will withstand a fall from a range pole and backs the system with a...

Vermeer.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Powered by a 125-hp John Deere engine, Vermeer's BC1500 hydraulically fed drum-style brush chipper delivers 341 ft.lbs. of torque for high-production projects. It processes material up to 15 inches in diameter and comes standard...

Riveer Environmental.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Riveer Environmental introduces the Cyclonator wheel wash, designed to prevent trucks and construction equipment from tracking dust, mud, rocks and debris onto streets. An electronic eye triggers the system as the vehicle enters,...

Miller Electric.
September 1, 2006... by Staff The Shopmate 300 DX single-phase, multi-process welding power source from Miller Electric offers optimal arc performance in CV mode and CC mode. Shopmate 300 offers CV-mode power only. Range is 5 to 400 amps. Arc Control allows...

Miller Electric.
September 1, 2006... by Staff Miller Electric's Bobcat and Trailblazer welder/generators now feature engines with more horsepower. Increased horsepower provides more welding output for larger diameter wires, faster travel speed and more generator power under...

Giants Settle in Astride a Galloping Economy.
September 1, 2006... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Contractors' confidence stabilizes the slide as rental and mining firms' exuberance slows to sustainable enthusiasm Construction Equipment surveys firms with fleet-replacement values of $25 million or...

Giants 2006.
September 1, 2006... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor [TABLE OMITTED]

Monster Pickups Are More Than Toys.
September 1, 2006... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor Accubuilt's rendition of the really-big-pickup theme is capable of some serious hauling and towing Ford's SuperDuty F-550 is a midrange chassis that usually totes some kind of no-nonsense utility or dump body,...

Tundra Double Cab: Not Big Enough?
September 1, 2006... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor Drive one and you'd probably say it's fine, but a larger one's on the way Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., has achieved lofty status among American automobile buyers, and its compact and now mid-size Tacoma...

Silver Spade Retires.
September 1, 2006... By Keith Haddock, Contributing Editor One of America's largest earthmoving machines ceases production On April 10 this year, the Silver Spade - one of America's largest earthmoving machines - shuddered to a halt, bringing to an end...

RapidLink Expands Utility Of New "Utility" Vehicle.
September 1, 2006... By Walt Moore, Senior Editor This new Bobcat model can handle five front-mounted attachments at the moment, and more are on the way In the crowded utility-vehicle market, Bobcat has managed to achieve a measure of product...

Case.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 420CT and 440CT compact track loaders are rated at 56 and 82 horsepower, respectively. Rated operating capacities for the 420CT are 1,750 pounds at 35 percent tipping load and 2,500 pounds at 50 percent;...

Case.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor E Series compact wheel loaders feature a new Versa-Boom linkage, introduced on the first three models: 21E, 221E and 321E. The loader linkage is of new design that the company says offers visibility,...

Hydrema.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 922C articulated hauler has a Tier-3,6.7-liter Cummins diesel engine, which develops 274 horsepower at 2,000 rpm, and has peak torquein the range of 1,300 to 1,500 rpm. The truck weighs 75,680 pounds...

Caterpillar.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 500-Series 511, 521, 522 and 532 track feller bunchers and harvesters feature zero tail swing and C9 ACERT engine. Horsepower ranges from 247 to 284; weight, from 53,710 to 69,710 pounds. In...

Caterpillar.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 541, 551 and 552 track feller bunchers and track harvesters feature a 305-gross-hp C9 ACERT engine. The 552 has a 3-cylinder leveling mechanism that provides simultaneous tilting forward and...

Link-Belt.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor TCC-450 telescopic crawler crane was built in partnership with Hitachi Sumitomo Construction Crane and offers the capability of an RT crane with the mobility of a crawler, the company says. The 45-ton...

Ingersoll Rand.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor Titan 7820 paver places any kind of wearing, binder and base course material, including roller-compacted concrete, cement-treated base, stone and asphalt. Hopper capacity is 14.8 tons, and a 231-hp Duetz...

Wirtgen.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor WR2400 soil stabilizer and reclaimer has a working width of 94.5 inches, and the machine can mill and recycle to a depth of 20 inches. Its 563-hp powerplant provides high reserve capacities for treatment of...

Case.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 1850K Series 3 crawler dozer is Tier III compliant. A six-cylinder, 6.7-liter Case Family IV diesel provides 184 horsepower on the long track and extra-long track versions and 199 horsepower on the low...

Terex.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The TXC 300LC-2 excavator replaces the TXC 300LC-1 and has a new pattern-change control. Oil-change intervals have been stretched to 4,000 hours, air-filter replacement to 2,000 hours, and front pin lube...

Bobcat.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The new four-wheel-drive Bobcat 2300 utility vehicle can be equipped with the company's RapidLink attachment system, which is hydraulically actuated and can accommodate a bucket, mower, pallet forks, snow...

Caterpillar.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor IT38G Series II Integrated toolcarrier has been redesigned to provide optimal line of sight to the quick coupler and work tools and to increase the number of work tools available to the machine. The bucket...

Bomag.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor BM1000/30 and BM1300/30 cold planer milling machines have centrally mounted cutting drums for milling next to walls, curbs and other obstructions. Standard cutting width is 39.6 inches and 51.4 inches,...

Case.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 1150K crawler dozer has a hydrostatic transmission, redesigned cab and low-effort electronic blade control. A 6.7-liter Case Family IV engine provides power and is rated at 118 horsepower. Weights range...

Morbark.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor The 4600XL Wood Hog has a hammermill that is 14 percent larger than that of its predecessor model, and it has horsepower options to up to 860. It has 18 hammers that provide aggressive, multi-purpose...

John Deere.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor AutoLoad is an automatic scraper control system available on pull-type scrapers. It adjusts the cutting edge height according to draft loads, wheel slippage and soil conditions, without operator...

Schwing.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor KVM 32XL and 34X truck-mounted concrete boom pumps have added Generation III 2025-5 pump kits as standard. The pump has 10-inch material cylinders, 79-inch stroke, and twin circuit hydraulics. With the new...

Terex Crushing & Screening.
September 1, 2006... By Katie Weiler, Managing Editor With an assembly time of about 20 minutes, the Powerscreen Warrior Radial is designed for dry screening, three-way splitting and stockpiling a variety of materials. Operators can hydraulically raise and...

Case Approves Biodiesel.
September 1, 2006... Staff Case has become the first construction-equipment manufacturer to approve the use of B5 blends (5 percent biodiesel and 95 percent petroleum-based diesel) in all of its mechanical engines. The global manufacturer also approved use of...

Manufacturing Construction Spending.
September 1, 2006... Staff Spending jumped 8.1 percent in June to nearly double the low point in the last recession. The chemical, food, electronic and nonmetallic minerals industries have boosted facility investment, while spending for transportation...

Titan Buys Continental's Off-Road Tire Plant.
September 1, 2006... Staff Titan Tire acquired Continental Tire North America's off-the-road tire facility in Bryan, OH, late in July for $53 million. Continental's CEO, Manfred Wennemer, confirms, "the sale of our Bryan facility is part of our overall...

Cummins To Build Light Diesels.
September 1, 2006... Staff Cummins entered a joint venture with a major auto manufacturer to develop and manufacture light-duty diesel engines for various vehicles smaller than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight, including standard pickup trucks and sport...

Newsletters Offer Variety.
September 1, 2006... Staff E-MarketWatch covers every new product that's been introduced in the previous three to four weeks, but the only way you'll know is if you sign up for this electronic newsletter. Go to our home page, click on "subscribe to...

Hot Tires Stop Pavement Pickup.
September 1, 2006... Staff One of the most persistent problems with using pneumatic rollers to compact asphalt, especially at today's high rolling speeds, is the asphalt's tendency to stick to the rubber tires. Contractors who use rubber-tired rollers find...

Atlas Copco.
September 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The 5,512-pound HB 2500 hydraulic breaker is designed for carriers weighing 29 to 43 metric tons and accepts hydraulic flows to 58 gpm at a pressure of 2,610 psi. AutoControl adapts the...

Parker.
September 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Designed as a universal one-wire hose for global requirements, Parker's 422/421 Worldwide hose offers higher working pressures than the existing Parker 421 hose. The nitrile inner tube...

Kaeser.
September 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The M14 portable rotary-screw compressor provides variable pressures from 70 to 190 psig. The company's Sigma Profile airend is paired with an 18-hp Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine to...

Hobart.
September 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor For single or multi-pass welding, Formula XL-550 gas-shielded flux-cored wires deliver x-ray quality welds in all positions. Added deoxidizers cut through light rust with minimal pre-cleaning....

Topcon.
September 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The RT-5SW long-range, dual-slope laser retains features of the RT-5S series, including five-arc-second accuracy - less than 132 of an inch per 100 feet. Smartline automatic guide-alignment...

Site Armor.
September 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor The Curb Cushion protects surmountable and B-style curbs from damage from equipment. Made of lightweight, high-density foam, the cushion conforms to the surface of the obstacle and distributes...

Atlas Copco.
September 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor MG 1800 hydraulic demolition multi-grapple has a load capacity of 1.1 cubic yards and a maximum closing force of 8 tons. With a service weight of 3,968 pounds, it fits carriers in the 20- to...

Leica.
September 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor TPS400, TPS700 and TPS800 Total Stations now feature electronic-distance measuring (EDM) technology. A narrow, visible laser beam (PinPoint) measures distances to curved surfaces, corners and...

Boss Snowplow.
September 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor TGS 600 Tailgate Spreader has a 400-pound capacity and low-profile design. It spreads dry, free-flowing material and fits Class 3 and 4 receiver hitches. Other features include an adjustable...

EnerSys.
September 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor This light-truck battery features a "dual Group 34/78 footprint" that enables it to fit a greater number of vehicles. The 12-volt Odyssey PC1500 is designed for a service life of six to eight...

Hiniker.
September 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor 1852 and 1952 DA-Series V-Plows use double-acting angling cylinders for full moldboard control in all positions. Users will need no optional locking cylinders or end enclosures when...

Caterpillar.
September 1, 2006... By Heather Burlingame, Senior Production Editor Cat's 2007 truck-engine lineup will include a vocational version of its C13 that will cover applications now handled by the C11, which will be dropped. The C13 has ratings from 305 to 370...