Amy Materson (EQW)Construction EquipmentBJM Pumps’ heavy-duty submersible slurry pump features slim design for tight spacesBJM Pumps’ XP-KZN heavy-duty submersible explosion proof pumps feature a top discharge, slim-line design with agitator specifically designed to suspend heavy slurries such as those containing coal, ash, sand, gravel or other abrasive materials. The agitator helps to keep the solids suspended in liquid, allowing the pump to resist clogging. Along with the impeller and […]April 30, 2015RoadbuildingDitch Witch’s new FXT60 truck vacuum excavator handles potholing and other soft excavation tasks (PHOTOS)[imagebrowser id=250] Safely identify buried utilities with Ditch Witch’s FXT60 truck vacuum excavator, which handles heavy-duty cleanup jobs and soft excavation tasks such as potholing. Equipped with a 74-horsepower Deutz diesel engine, the FXT60 delivers 1,027 cfm of suction power, and has a high-pressure water system with a 5.5-gpm, 3,000-psi water pump. The choice of […]April 27, 2015Construction EquipmentVactor’s HXX HydroExcavator now available with Peterbilt 567 chassisVactor Manufacturing’s HXX HydroExcavator, which features a 3,000-psi variable water multi-flow pump with DigRight technology, is now available with the Peterbilt 567 Class 8 truck model chassis. Suitable for harsh environments and difficult work conditions, the new chassis option provides reduced weight, increased payload capacity and improved maneuverability. The standard aluminum cab structure meets severe-service […]April 23, 2015Construction EquipmentDoosan’s wedge lock clamps work on range of excavator bucket widthsPerform a variety of demolition, site prep and landclearing applications with wedge lock clamps from Doosan, which work with multiple bucket widths ranging from 23 to 60 inches. Designed to work with Doosan DX63-3 to DX350LC-5 excavators, the eight main pin clamps and seven pro-link wedge lock clamps provide precise movement and positioning. The clamp […]April 22, 2015BusinessPost-vacation pressure: How to return to the office and jobsite without missing a beatWith long holiday weekends and the summer vacation season upon us, it’s easy to get behind in your work. If you often come back from vacations and long weekends overwhelmed, take a deep breath. Here are some tips to get your affairs back in order, and some ideas to keep in mind before your next break. More than […]April 10, 2015RoadbuildingOil supply to keep gas prices low through the summerGas prices are projected to be more than a dollar per gallon lower this summer than during the summer of 2014, the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicted Wednesday. Basing the projection on a large drop in Brent crude oil prices, the EIA estimated U.S. average regular gasoline retail prices will average $2.45 per gallon during […]April 9, 2015TechnologyKomatsu unveils the D155AXi-8, its largest semi-automatic dozer yetKomatsu has once again expanded its lineup of “intelligent” earthmoving equipment. With the launch of the D155AXi-8, the heavy equipment manufacturer now offers six machines with what its intelligent machine control tech onboard. iMC is built right into the body of these machines and on dozers offer the ability to run in automatic mode throughout […]April 6, 2015Success StoriesThird-generation contractor manages company transition by merging old values with new opportunitiesFor James Tollestrup, running the family business has included mastering the ability to transition the company from one phase to another. The third-generation contractor has taken Lethbridge, Alberta-based Tollestrup Construction to new levels of growth while maintaining the identity of his grandfather’s company. A changing identity Founded in 1940, the company has avoided experiencing growing […]April 2, 2015Safety6 steps to avoiding utility work explosions like the one that rocked New York CityThe building explosion in New York’s East Village last week that killed two people and injured nearly two dozen others is a stark reminder that working around utilities is dangerous, unpredictable and requires for extra steps to be taken to ensure the safety of not only you and your crew, but everyone in the area. […]March 31, 2015Construction EquipmentPHOTOS: Check out time-saving tools and equipment you might have missed in our End-of-Winter roundup[imagebrowser id=211] With winter coming to a close, some contractors in the colder parts of the country aren’t done with snow and ice just yet. With that in mind, here’s a baker’s dozen of newly-launched products designed to make your life easier, including a few to help control the white stuff.March 30, 2015Previous PagePage 6 of 55Next PageTop StoriesDozersHyundai Breaks into the Dozer Market with HD100The company has unveiled a new equipment category with the launch of the 122-horsepower, 10-metric-ton HD100.The 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 EvolveHeavy equipment attachmentsDo More Than Dig: 15 Attachments That Transform Your Excavator