Brooke WisdomConstruction EquipmentFirst WordThin is not in By Gregg Terry You’ve probably heard the phrase “Thin is in,” typically referring to the messages sent to us by the fashion/health media regarding Americans’ physical appearance. Well, I’m not talking about bodies here – I’m referring to the thickness of our magazines of late. The woes of newspaper […]March 2, 2010BusinessContractor of the Year FinalistWalter Svoboda, Jackson, Minnesota By Georgia Krause For forty years, Walter Svoboda has been Jackson, Minnesota’s “Dirt Doctor,” practicing his precision excavating skills installing field tiles in the spring and fall, and operating his underground utility and site prep business year ‘round. In the small town of Jackson, Minnesota, farming is the area’s economic foundation […]March 2, 2010BusinessFinal WordHow to succeed in the coming decade By Tom Jackson If you survived the last two tumultuous years in the construction business, congratulations. What’s your plan for the next 10? This time of year Equipment World editors are traveling all over the country interviewing Contractor of the Year candidates. One thing I’ve learned from […]March 2, 2010BusinessTrucksPeterbilt’s 348 leverages Class 8 bloodline By Jack Roberts Think Peterbilt, and, more than likely, the first image that pops into your mind is that of a long-nosed conventional tractor hammering hard down a lonely stretch of rural interstate, working hard to get its cargo to its destination on time. Frankly, that’s not a […]March 2, 2010BusinessDigital MarketplaceIntroductions Lightning Screed The Lightning Strike Screed from Lura Enterprises has a lightweight design that makes screed projects a two-person job. The screed allows a variety of applications, including pervious concrete, low-slump mud, and the ability to do uphill, downhill or circular pours. At less than 4.5 pounds per foot, the screed’s […]March 2, 2010SafetyLight Equipment Product GuideTheir equipment category may be “light” but these machines take on a variety of heavy-duty assignments. Be sure to check out our digital edition for even more products. Compaction Smooth Compaction Dynapac’s LF forward compaction plates incorporate a specially designed bottom plate and a water distribution system for smooth compaction. The LF75 and […]March 2, 2010MaintenanceDigital Light Equipment Product GuideConcrete Cool Operation The 680GC gas saw from ICS offers improved airflow for cooler operation and extended engine life. The saw features redesigned carburetion and ignition systems that ensure easy starting and dependable performance at any elevation. A 5.7-horsepower engine powers the saw, and a diamond chain runs at 5,300 fpm. The unit comes […]March 1, 2010SafetyMarketplaceIntroductions By Marcia Gruver Coring additions The DD 350 and DD 500 coring systems from Hilti come with water-cooled, high-frequency motors, rated at 3,600 watts in the DD 350 and 5,500 watts in the DD 500. This 1,000-hertz, high-frequency brushless technology reduces weight and cuts maintenance costs. Equipped with 10-speed electronic gearing, […]March 1, 2010SafetyProduct FocusTrenchers & Directional Drills By Amy Materson DIG DEEP Dig trenches in tight spaces with Ditch Witch’s RT80, an 83-gross-horsepower hydrostatic trencher that offers a compact footprint. • Has a top speed of 9.9 mph to save time getting to and from jobsites • Offers four combinations of torque and speed for adaptability • […]March 1, 2010SafetySafety WatchOff, not idling If you leave a backhoe for any reason, make sure the machine is completely turned off The accident: A two-man crew was using a backhoe loader and hand shovel to clear earth from a home’s foundation footing. The backhoe operator dug a 2-foot-wide by 2-foot-deep excavation around the footing while the […]March 1, 2010Previous PagePage 37 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