Construction Equipment articles from September 2008

Construction Equipment archives from September 2008

Gallery of Trenchers (100 hp and up).
September 1, 2008... Staff Trencher Family ContinuesTo Grow Upward Staff The Ditch Witch trencher product line continues to expand upward. Following the Tier-3 update last year to the 220-horsepower HT220, then the company's largest hydrostatic...

Big Things Happening for Trenchers.
September 1, 2008... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor Trenching equipment continues to forge a path with new product introductions It's understandable why someone trying to sell utility equipment these days would steer clear of listening to or reading the...

Smaller Trenching Solutions.
September 1, 2008... Staff While dedicated trenching contractors will stick to dedicated trenching machines, particularly at the larger end, there's also an industry demand for trenching attachments on smaller machines ASV Staff With their low...

Robbing Peter.
September 1, 2008... Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief What do you do in a tough year such as we've had so far? We were talking to an owner-operator who's been in the excavation business for 30 years, and he's never had a worse year. Not much in the pipeline,...

How to Manage the Equipment Account.
September 1, 2008... By Mike Vorster, Contributing Editor The sum is not the total of the parts. Each segment of the equipment account must be understood and managed Most organizations separate and manage equipment costs by running an "equipment account."...

Contractors Shift to Maintenance Mode.
September 1, 2008... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Plunging contract volume douses business expectations and fleet spending Construction Equipment 's Giants reported an overall business outlook that reflects the desperation of economic news dominating...

Supporting Grade Control Improves Profits.
September 1, 2008... By Larry Stewart, Executive Editor Kokosing Construction's machine-control group maximizes efficiency and accuracy of GPS grade-control In 1992 when Tim Truex started with Kokosing Construction in the company's electrical department,...

PayStar 5900i SBA Expands Capabilities.
September 1, 2008... By Tom Berg, Truck Editor New axle setting shoulders more weight and aids maneuverability,while the truck lives up to its "premium" billing Let's see... Here's an online ad for an '82 International PayStar down in Texas, apparently an...

Articulating Cranes Lift Big in Small Spaces.
September 1, 2008... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor Auto Crane adds a new line of versatile, multi-jointed cranes Introduced at Conexpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas last March, Auto Crane's line of articulating cranes joins the company's offerings of...

3D Technology Puts Contractor Back in Control.
September 1, 2008... By Mike Anderson, Senior Editor Decision to upgrade to machine-control system helps Arkansasearthmoving operation overcome 'the worst' that weather has to offer I can see clearly now, the rain is gone. Uplifting song from the '70s...

Astec Family Acquires Supplier.
September 1, 2008... Staff Asphalt milling drum supplier JR's Welding is joining the family of one of the major OEMs that it has traditionally served. Multi-line, multi-brand equipment manufacturer Astec Industries announced Aug. 7 that it has entered into...

Correction.(Correction notice)
September 1, 2008... Staff In our Buying File of double-drum vibratory asphalt compactors (July 2008), a photo caption incorrectly identified the use of an Asphalt Manager monitor on a large Bomag compactor. The photo was of a standard monitor.

Pasadena Fined for Fleet Violation.
September 1, 2008... Andrew Baltazar The California Air Resources Board has fined the City of Pasadena $23,250 for failure to complete emissions inspections on its fleet of diesel vehicles. According to Pasadena public information officer Ann Erdman, a...

Intermat 2009 Courts Quarry Professionals.
September 1, 2008... Staff Intermat 2009, the international machinery show scheduled April 20 to 25 in Paris next year, is courting new business sectors. In addition to 650,000 square feet of exhibit space displaying more than 1,300 exhibitors of general...

GM, Navistar Drop Their Midrange Truck Deal.
September 1, 2008... Tom Berg Significant marketplace and economic changes" have caused General Motors and Navistar International to drop the deal in which Navistar would have bought GM's medium-duty truck business, the two builders said in separate...

Housing Starts.
September 1, 2008... Staff Housing starts fell to an annual pace of 1 million last December and have fluctuated near that level in the first half of 2008. A few months below the 1 million level are likely this summer, but virtually all of the decline at the...

Cat Forms Alliance with CleanAIR.
September 1, 2008... Staff Caterpillar selected CleanAIR Systems, an emissions control manufacturer, as its strategic alliance partner for emission retrofit products. These products are installed into existing applications in order to reduce hydrocarbons,...

ARA Forecasts Construction-Rental Dip Into Next Year.
September 1, 2008... Staff The American Rental Association's State of the Equipment Rental Industry report forecasts U.S. construction-rental revenues for 2008 and 2009 to decline to levels at or slightly above those experienced in 2005 and 2006. The same...

Look for the Perfect Fit in Replacing Screens.
September 1, 2008... Staff Easy in-line replacement for a worn-out vibrating screens is usually not an option. While the basic operation concept is the same, motor mounts are going to be different, the footprint will be different, and usually the size --...

That Old Roller Work? If So, Europe Awaits You.
September 1, 2008... Staff Operating an old roller can actually pave the way to an exciting newexperience for a lucky contractor. In celebration of Bomag's 50th anniversary last year, Bomag Americas has launched the "Rollin' with the Oldies" contest in...

Bandag.
September 1, 2008... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor Optimized for use on radial casings, Bandag's newly expanded line of Continuum brand OTR retread materials features an aggressive lug pattern for superior traction. The C1073 model for sizes 2100R25,...

Bridgestone.
September 1, 2008... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor The L315 on/off-highway wide base tire is designed for axles carrying heavy loads -- up to 12,300 pounds at 120 psi -- such as front-discharge cement mixers with front-wheel and all-wheel drive....

Skid Steer Solutions.
September 1, 2008... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor Equipped with rubber in the most critical areas, Terra-Tires skid steer flat proof tires are very track friendly. They are availablein 10x16.5-inch and 12x16.5-inch sizes. Unlike other skid-steer tires,...

Solideal.
September 1, 2008... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor Combining the benefits of a solid tire with the ride of a pneumatic tire, the new SolidAir Aperture skid-steer tire improves driving comfort by 40 percent compared with a solid tire. In addition to long...

Firestone.
September 1, 2008... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor Sporting an aggressive block tread pattern that improves traction for on- and off-highway driving, the FD835 is ideal for construction, mining and logging equipment. Each block has angled sipes that cut...

Sumitomo.
September 1, 2008... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor The ST 520 wide-based tire works best in mixed service applications. Its wide footprint improves stability in a variety of job operations. To prevent stone drilling, the ST 520 has ejector buttons...

McLaren Industries.
September 1, 2008... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor With strategically placed holes along its sidewalls, the new NU-AIR AT semi-pneumatic tire is able to resist cuts and snags while maintaining proper cushioning in severe operating conditions. NU-AIR AT...

Goodyear.
September 1, 2008... By Andrew Baltazar, Associate Editor The Unisteel G287 MSA mixed-service tire has a high-mileage tread compound and an improved belt package. Its wide footprint delivers up to 40 percent more miles to removal compared to its predecessor,...