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GEAR: This Porsche 914-6 GT pickup is the coolest utility vehicle we’ve ever seen (PHOTOS)
“The car you are looking at is one of a kind,” explains Jesea Jeannette, the maker of the odd and amazing vehicle you see above. Named for the bodybuilder Jeannette’s father Kevin bought it from in the 1970s, the Troutman Truck is a Porsche 914-6 GT that has been modified into a pickup. This is probably one of […]
September 6, 2013
Caterpillar offers safety-training tool to urge safety-related feedback
Caterpillar has introduced Speak Up!/Listen Up! for Construction, a safety-training tool designed to ease employee anxieties about giving and receiving safety-related feedback. Our sister site, Total Landscape Care, reported that the program, developed by 16 contractors including Atkinson Construction, Bechtel Corporation and Kiewit Corporation, is targeted specifically at individual construction professionals. The program features Videos, […]
August 30, 2013
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Henderson features BlackBelt Maxx truck body at APWA Expo
Henderson Products featured its BlackBelt Maxx truck body, capable of tackling an array of applications, at the American Public Works (APWA) Congress and Exposition this week. The truck body, introduced earlier this year, can perform jobs such anti-ice applications, deicing applications, pre-wet applications, salt slurry generation, material hauling and high-volume material conveying. Features include Load […]
August 27, 2013
Roadbuilding
Case unveils CX75C SR mid-sized excavator at APWA Expo
Case Construction on Monday introduced its new CX75C SR mid-sized excavator, which features a first-in-class Tier 4 Final engine with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)-only cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system. Launched at the American Public Works Association (APWA) Congress and Exposition, the CX75C SR offers a 5-percent improvement in fuel efficiency, a 7-percent faster […]
August 27, 2013
Gear
GEAR: Danuser’s CB40 hammer breaks 9-inch-thick reinforced concrete
Tackle a range of concrete applications with Danuser’s CB40 hammer concrete breaker. The CB40 breaks reinforced concrete up to 9 inches in thickness and is designed for skid steers with a hydraulic flow between 12 and 30 gpm. The CB40 requires no additional setup and delivers up to 82,000 pounds of impact force per cycle. […]
August 22, 2013
Roadbuilding
Trimble’s Loadrite X2350 payload management system optimizes excavator bucket loads
Trimble has introduced its Loadrite X2350 payload management system for excavators, according to our sister site, Equipment World. The Loadrite X2350 is an onboard weighing system developed to optimize bucket loads and monitor cycle times. The system quickly and accurately weighs material in the bucket, then displays the weighing information on an indicator inside the […]
August 15, 2013
Roadbuilding
TAPCO introduces BlinkerRadar LED Radar Driver Feedback Signs with multiple options
Traffic and Parking Control Company (TAPCO) has made available its BlinkerRadar LED Radar Driver Feedback Signs, designed to increase traffic safety and driver awareness. The signs, offered in a range of display height models and enhancements, can be used in residential areas, rural streets and highways, schools zones, educational corridors, construction sites and police enforcement […]
August 15, 2013
Roadbuilding
Optronics rolls out 14 new GloLight lamps for light- and medium-duty trailers
Optronics International has announced it will begin offering its 14 new GloLight-equipped LED lamps for light- and medium-duty trailer applications sometime this month. The FMVSS 108 compliant lamps emit a smooth, bright light from their long-lasting LED bulbs. The lenses and housings are constructed of durable , completely waterproof polycarbonate material that is sonically welded. […]
August 13, 2013
Roadbuilding
The Boss adds two plows to DXT lineup
The Boss Snowplow has introduced two new models to its line of DXT Plows: 8-foot, 2-inches and 9-foot, 2-inches Poly, Steel and Stainless Steel DXT Plows. The new multi-position plows join the 10-foot Steel DXT and offer vehicle impact protection with a base angle that trips independently to reduce impact when low obstacles are hit […]
August 12, 2013
Roadbuilding
Hino Trucks offers HinoCare preventive service for 195 diesel model trucks
Hino Trucks is offering HinoCare, a preventive service care program for its 195 diesel model trucks. The two-year/60,000-mile service program is available free of charge on all 2013MY and 2014MY 195 and 195 double cab trucks delivered between July 1, 2013, and March 31, 2014. The program covers all standard checks and replacements, including engine […]
August 8, 2013
Roadbuilding
The Boss 5-foot Poly Straight-Blade ATV Plow features low-profile undercarriage
The Boss Snowplow has introduced its 5-foot Poly Straight-Blade ATV Plow, a fully hydraulic plow that allows recreational ATVs to be used for snow removal. The plow features a low-profile undercarriage; a fully hydraulic, winchless system that provides 30 degrees of lifting height and 30 degrees of power angling; a fully-enclosed high-performance hydraulic package to […]
August 7, 2013
Gear
GEAR: Trimble’s TirePulse Monitoring System gives real-time pressure, temperature alerts
Reduce your fleet’s maintenance costs with Trimble’s TirePulse Monitoring System, which provides real-time pressure and high-temperature alerts via Trimble’s VisionLink. Part of the company’s Connected Site line, TirePulse assists fleet managers and site supervisors in scheduling preventive tire maintenance, extending the life of the tires and increasing fuel efficiency while reducing the possibility of overheating […]
August 7, 2013
Gear
GEAR: Ditch Witch UtiliGuard recommends frequency to locate utilities faster
Ditch Witch has announced UtiliGuard, a nifty new tool for finding underground utilities. The tool uses what Ditch Witch calls Ambient Interference Measurement (AIM), which scans the area for noise before recommending the best frequency to use for a fast and accurate location of the utilities underfoot. Controlled through a six-button interface with an LCD […]
August 6, 2013
Roadbuilding
The Boss introduces the VBX Spreader, company’s first V-Box Spreader with 8-foot poly hopper, 2-cubic-yard capacity
The Boss Snowplow has introduced the VBX Spreader, the company’s first V-Box Spreader featuring an 8-foot poly hopper with a 2-cubic-yard capacity. Pintle chain and auger feed options are offered for this machine, and both options are designed to be heavy-duty. The pintle chain option features a chain cleaning brush to remove excess material, a […]
August 1, 2013
Gear
GEAR: Hilti PS1000-B X-Scan radar detection system finds concealed objects in concrete
Easily find and mark reliable drilling locations with Hilti’s PS 1000-B X-Scan radar detection system, which provides clear 2D images of objects concealed in concrete structures, including rebar, post tension cable, metal and plastic conduits, glass-fiber cables, voids and wood. The compact, all-in-one scanner has quick start-up and produces easy-to-read images within minutes. The objects […]
July 30, 2013
Roadbuilding
PIG Quick-Fit Drain Insert is fully-adjustable, easy to install
New Pig has introduced its PIG Quick-Fit Drain Insert, which filters oil and sediment from wastewater to prevent them from reaching stormwater outlets. Designed for use in high-vehicle-traffic areas, the fully-adjustable insert requires no retaining rods or trimming and can be installed by one person. The drain insert features a metal frame that slides in […]
July 29, 2013
Roadbuilding
Bomag introduces BW100AD-4 tandem vibratory roller with maximized maneuverability
Bomag has introduced a new tandem virbatory roller, according to a report from our sister site, Equipment World. The BW100AD-4 tandem vibratory roller, powered by a a Tier 4 interim 32.6-horsepower Kubota diesel engine, produces up to 8,350 pounds of centrifugal force and offers a maximum frequency of 4,200 vibrations per minute. The roller is […]
July 25, 2013
Roadbuilding
Kenco Barrier Lift features lower-profile design
Handle precast barrier and curbing with the newly-redesigned Barrier Lift from Kenco, which grabs and releases wall automatically from inside the cab. Kenco’s Barrier Lift line has new features such as integrated handles to allow ground personnel to guide the lifter, and a rotating pad that angles automatically to conform to the wall’s shape. The […]
July 23, 2013
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