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Bestop offers Wi-Fi-enabled PowerBoard powered running board
Bestop has added Wi-Fi component technology to its PowerBoard powered running board, eliminating the need to cut, splice or tap into the OEM wiring harness. Featuring door sensors that affix to each door pillar without drilling and a receiving unit located on the frame beneath the truck, the PowerBoard NX uses a magnetic trip instead […]
February 26, 2013
BOMAG’s new single-drum vibratory roller line handles range of soil surfaces
Efficiently compact granular and cohesive soils with BOMAG’s BW211-50 Series of single-drum vibratory rollers, which includes the BW211D-50 smooth drum roller and the BW211PD-50 padfoot roller. Powered by a Tier 4 Interim 120-horsepower Deutz diesel engine, the rollers feature ECOMODE, a fuel conservation system. The rollers deliver frequencies of 1,800 and 1,980 vibrations per minute […]
February 25, 2013
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Volvo launches two new tracked pavers
Volvo Construction Equipment’s new tracked pavers provide power and precision for delivering a perfectly smooth mat in demanding conditions. The P8820C ABG can pave widths up to 42.7 feet and place up to 992 tons per hour, and the P7820C ABG can pave widths up to 36 feet and place up to 992 tons per […]
February 25, 2013
Technology
GEAR: 3Doodler 3D printing pen
There’s no question whether the advent of 3D printing will have an affect on the architecture and construction industries. Not only can you use the technology to create models of a structure, you can then print out pieces of the structure and assemble them. But what if you could print a 3D structure as you […]
February 25, 2013
Roadbuilding
Case skid steer line meets Tier 4 Final emission standards
Case Construction Equipment’s Alpha Series line of skid steer loaders now meet the Tier 4 Final emission standard with upgrades to four products. The SR175 and SV185 medium-frame skid steers use new engine technology and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) solution only to meet Tier 4 Final requirements. The SR130 and new SR160 compact frame […]
February 21, 2013
Gear
Ditch Witch unveils RT30 ride-on trencher at The Rental Show
Simplify installing utilities on tight jobsites with the Ditch Witch RT30 ride-on trencher, which offers both a compact footprint and tight turning radius. Designed with rental companies in mind, the 24.8-horsepower RT30 is a good option for contractors who would like a unit more powerful than a walk-behind that offers more affordability than a standard […]
February 21, 2013
Gear
Indicator light guides cuts on Hilti DD 160
A power control LED indicator system helps inexperienced users accurately core up to 8 inches in diameter on the new Hilti DD 160 Diamond Coring System. The light turns green if the operator is using the proper amount of pressure during the drilling process. The easy-to-handle system is designed for coring concrete walls and floor decks, […]
February 20, 2013
Gear
GEAR: 2014 Chevy SS has racing roots
Stressing the heavy influence performance had on the design of its latest sedan, GM unveiled the 2014 Chevy SS at Daytona Motor Speedway over the weekend. Chevy calls the SS design “muscular,” boasting the car’s low stance and pronounced fender flares as well as the  aluminum 19-inch x 8.5-inch front wheels and 19-inch x 9-inch wheels […]
February 19, 2013
Gear
Case takes “fear out of Tier 4,” opts for DOC-only on two skid steers
Two Case mid-frame skid steer models the radial-path SR175 and the vertical-path SV185 — will offer a diesel oxidation catalyst-only solution for Tier 4 Final emissions compliance, says Case Construction Equipment. “This is designed to take the fear out of Tier 4,” says Tim O’Brien, brand marketing manager. (Be sure to check out our video […]
February 19, 2013
Gear
Ox Bodies introduces versatile Trail Ox steel end dump trailers
Perform a range of applications with Ox Bodies’ Trail Ox series of steel end dump trailers, which handles everything from sand to large aggregates, as well as riprap and asphalt. Available in full and quarter-frame versions, the Trail Ox offers a choice of three body styles – a square bottom L shape, elliptical U shape […]
February 19, 2013
Gear
GEAR: Refurbished Jeep Grand Wagoneers
It’s been about 22 years since the Jeep Grand Wagoneer’s final model year run, but there’s still strong interest in the wood-sided SUVs. The Woody has gotten even more attention recently as it is prominently featured in the hit AMC series Breaking Bad. (A red GW, much like the one above is driven by main […]
February 15, 2013
Gear
Ram 1500 will be first modern half-ton pickup with diesel
Finally, a carmaker steps up to the plate and hits the home run we’ve all been waiting for. Chrysler announced this morning that its ½-ton Ram 1500 pickup trucks will offer a diesel engine option in the third quarter of this year. Previously no auto manufacturer had put a diesel in anything smaller than a […]
February 14, 2013
Safety
How to choose the safest steel-toe boots for the job
Safety toe work boots are of the utmost importance for those of you working with heavy equipment, chemicals, are doing lots of climbing or are working around electricity. Without them, you become susceptible to cuts, broken toes (or even feet), sprains, electric shocks, punctures on the bottom of the feet and/or burns. That being said, […]
February 13, 2013
Gear
GEAR: No itch with UltraTouch recycled denim insulation
Tired of the itch associated with installing fiberglass insulation? Ultratouch Denim Insulation is made from recycled blue jeans and cotton fibers, making it completely safe to touch. The insulation contains no chemical irritants and is saturated with a natural fire retardant that not only gives the stuff a Class-A fire rating but doubles as a […]
February 13, 2013
Gear
Bosch launches RH850VC rotary hammer at World of Concrete
Bosch Power Tools’ newest rotary hammer, the RH850VC 1 7/8-inch SDS-max, delivers 9.3 foot-pounds of impact energy while reducing vibration up to 60 percent when compared with the previous model. The three-level vibration control system includes a longer air cushion between the piston and striker in the hammer mechanism, a tuned mass damper that moves […]
February 12, 2013
Gear
Kohler expands Command PRO EFI line with 34- and 38-hp gas models (WOC 2013)
Last week, World of Concrete attendees got their first look at two new models of Kohler’s Command PRO EFI line of gasoline powered engines. The new models offer 34 and 38 horsepower and bring the line to a total of 16 different engines. These carburator-free, electronic fuel injection engines use an oxygen sensor to analyze […]
February 11, 2013
Gear
Komatsu adds tight tail swing model to DashÂ10 excavator line
Simplify work in confined spaces with the PC138USLCÂ10 tight tail swing hydraulic excavator, which features a contoured cab design that swings within the same radius as the counterweight. The excavator has an operating weight ranging between 31,791 and 32,628 pounds and delivers 93.5 net horsepower. The SAA4D95LEÂ6 engine helps lower fuel consumption by up to […]
February 11, 2013
Gear
Vermeer intros walk-behind trencher, mini skid steer at ARA
[youtube 6TipURvAu9A nolink] Using the facilities of First Choice Tree Service in Las Vegas, Vermeer Manufacturing introduced three new products for the rental market, and showcased a brush chipper it announced this past summer. “These products are evidence we are refocusing on the rental market.” said Jason Zylstra, Vermeer’s marketing manager, at a press event […]
February 11, 2013
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