Brooke WisdomTechnologyCONEXPO/CON-AGG 2011 (Sponsored Information)ALLU GROUP, BOOTH 218 G-218 Screener crushers to fit wide range of machines ALLU Group’s D-Series screener crusher attachments fit machines weighing 8,000 to 100,000 pounds. Some models have changeable blades, allowing you to quickly switch from screening to crushing to mixing and stabilizing different materials. The attachment comes with three frame options: basic, strong […]December 31, 2010BusinessProduct ReportWirtgen America Hydraulics give new concrete slipform pavers field-friendly convenience; new compactors bring big paver features to smaller sizes By Tom Jackson Over the past several months and in several different venues, Wirtgen America has introduced a slate of new and improved machines for the road building industry. The big news is Wirtgen’s North American […]December 31, 2010RoadbuildingReporterBy Equipment World Staff CONEXPO-CON/AGG adds to show lineup Start your planning early with an online database showcasing the latest technology and equipment updates you’ll see in Las Vegas. The database, which can be accessed by visiting www.conexpoconagg.com and clicking on the new products and technologies link, is searchable by industry, equipment manufacturer and sustainability […]December 30, 2010Construction EquipmentProduct FocusConcrete pavers/curb and gutter machines By Lauren Heartsill COMPACT MACHINE The LeeBoy LBC-24W concrete curb and gutter machine is designed to slipform curbs and gutters, alley ribbons and narrow sidewalks. • Weighs 7,500 pounds • Features a 44-horsepower turbo diesel engine • Can be used on soil or pavement using a string line or manual […]December 30, 2010TechnologyOn RecordCommunity profits By Marcia Gruver Doyle As recounted in his autobiography “Groucho and Me,” Groucho Marx sent the Friar’s Club of Beverly Hills the following telegram resignation: “I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept people like me as a member.” Groucho’s sentiments aside, however, I would propose one resolution to make […]December 30, 2010BusinessMarketplaceBy Amy Materson SPEED THINGS UP Increase your skid steer’s travel speed by as much as 62 percent with John Deere’s two-speed option, available for 318D and 320D mid-frame models. The option increases ground speed from 6.8 to 11 mph with the flip of a toggle switch on the joystick, boosting cycle times and […]December 30, 2010BusinessMaintenanceSafe passage Equipment transport Part 1: Matching machines with hauling units By Larry Walton, Contributing Editor Most contractors don’t think of themselves as being in the equipment moving business, which can be a big problem if this thinking results in a lack of planning for and training in the safe transport of their machines. As […]December 30, 2010BusinessMachine Matters MoreLoaded up and ready to roll Teammate to the large excavator, the articulated dump truck increasingly smoothes out a bumpy ride By Mike Anderson So, with six scoops and swings of the 45-metric-ton excavator, the articulated dump truck is loaded and ready to take the dirt away. Now the articulated truck takes over as it […]December 29, 2010EquipmentMachine MattersEarth Moving Matchup Large excavators and artics create true productivity duo By Mike Anderson If more proof was needed that large excavators are increasingly being teamed with articulated dump trucks, just take a look the players who are in this game today. Of the OEMs submitting information on their 40- to 50-metric-ton excavators, all but […]December 29, 2010BusinessInnovations 2011The Aemp telematics standard An association convinces industry rivals to cooperate and collaborate on a software code that will revolutionize the industry By Tom Jackson The basic premise behind our Innovations Awards is to acknowledge the best in new equipment technology. But this year, for the first time in the seven years we’ve been giving […]December 29, 2010Previous PagePage 14 of 48Next PageTop StoriesWheel LoadersLiebherr Debuts World's First Large Wheel Loader with a Hydrogen EngineThe L 566 H's hydrogen reciprocating piston engine is the "optimal power source" for larger equipment, offering comparable performance to diesel, Liebherr says.DozersHyundai Breaks into the Dozer Market with HD100The DirtTest Run & Review: The Market's First Electric Mini Excavator, JCB’s 19C-1ECompact equipmentTakeuchi's TCR50-2 Crawler Dumper is Coming to North AmericaCompact Track Loaders“There’s Something for Everyone” – Compact Track Loaders Continue to Evolve