Brooke WisdomSafetyTechnologyCareful compaction Ignoring safety procedures could be a costly mistake The accident: An operator was running a compactor over a newly created gravel shoulder on a road improvement project. In attempting to maneuver the front tires around a road sign, the operator drove the compactor too far off the shoulder and onto a 15-degree slope. […]May 5, 2010TechnologyTechnology“Conference call” communications in high-noise situations By Marcia Gruver The typical two-way radio found on most jobsites has its limitations. First, in order to talk, you need to press a button, taking one hand off the work in front of you. Second, crew members are only able to talk one at a time. Third, using […]May 5, 2010MaintenanceProduct FocusSkid Steers By Amy Materson POWER BOOST Give attachments the power they need with Bobcat’s S630 skid-steer loader, which features a 15-percent increase in hydraulic power over previous models, and a 23-gpm standard auxiliary hydraulic flow. • Has a 2,180-pound rated operating capacity and operating weight of 7,707 pounds • New lighting around […]May 5, 2010SafetyMarketplaceBy Amy Materson UPLIFTING Stellar Industries’ 6,000-pound capacity EC6000 crane is rated at 38,000 foot-pounds and offers a 21-foot hydraulic and manual boom reach. The crane has a short 11.4-foot stowed length and a 34.41-inch low profile design to fit behind the chassis cab. The crane features a piggy-back boom design to provide strength, […]May 4, 2010BusinessFinal TakeCase launches ‘Swiss Army knife’ for military You know your equipment is tough, but can you imagine dropping it from the sky? That’s just what Case Construction Equipment has done with their latest model of skid steers and compact track loaders. Designed for military use and produced under a 10-year contract with U.S. Army Tank-automotive […]May 4, 2010BusinessFeature Article: Contractor of the yearSon carries on in the firm he and his father started together By Marcia Gruver Ryan Chavez Weston, Colorado Felix Chavez & Son Construction Year started: 1990 Annual volume: $8 million Number of employers: 80 Markets served: Earthmoving and utility work for oil field companies and highway contractors. While the usual progression in construction is […]May 4, 2010BusinessReporterStep right up and place your bid Old school or new technology, the game’s the same for auctioneers these days. And, representatives of leading auction companies say, never underestimate the value of equipment ownership when it comes to the psyche of contractors. “The very first guy who puts a bid on that piece, he owns […]May 4, 2010RoadbuildingHighway Contractor: Open for bidsAuctions not only offer lucrative tools for asset management, but also perhaps even professional partnership in conducting your equipment business.May 1, 2010RoadbuildingMike Anderson’s American IronWhen equipment manufacturers or their dealers are trying to land a deal to deliver new gear, the actual physical delivery of the equipment is generally part of the hammered-out package.May 1, 2010RoadbuildingBetter Bridges: Arch artistryThe Route 219 deck arch bridge over Cattaraugus Creek in New York used a complex tie system, a massive crane and a creative erection process.May 1, 2010Previous PagePage 32 of 48Next PageTop StoriesTelehandlersBobcat Unveils Electric Telehandler PrototypeThe new zero-emissions machine is powered by liquid-cooled batteries and has a rated operating capacity of 5,511 pounds.Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $394K in Fines After Worker Dies in TrenchWheel LoadersLiebherr Debuts World's First Large Wheel Loader with a Hydrogen EngineDozersHyundai Breaks into the Dozer Market with HD100The DirtTest Run & Review: The Market's First Electric Mini Excavator, JCB’s 19C-1E