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Komatsu introduces WA470-7 wheel loader
Today, Komatsu introduced the new WA470-7 wheel loader. Powered by a Komatsu Tier 4 Interim-certified SAA6D125E-6 engine with 272 net horsepower, the WA470-7 boasts increased power and an 8 percent reduction in fuel consumption. The new machine weighs in at 52,007 pounds and features Komatsu’s Smart Loader Logic (KSLL), adjusting torque to the application at […]
October 15, 2012
Machine Matters
Better Rather Than Bigger  The 14-foot-class backhoe remains the industry standard thanks to high maneuverability, increased power and a growing role on the jobsite fueled by attachments.   By Wayne Grayson   For years, the 14-foot-class has been the industry standard of backhoes. Manufacturers say the class accounts for about 70 percent […]
October 7, 2012
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By Amy Materson   EDITOR”S PICK FUEL SAVER Perform a range of applications that include land clearing, grading and site prep with Komatsu’s line of D61-23 crawler dozers, which deliver 130 to 160 horsepower and are available in low ground pressure models. The Tier 4 Interim engine lowers fuel consumption by up to 10 percent […]
October 5, 2012
Maintenance
Measuring wrench time in the shop and how to get more out of it
You hire mechanics and technicians to repair and maintain equipment. But do you know how much time they actually spend, tools in hand, doing exactly that? If you don’t, you’re not alone. According to Ricky Smith, senior reliability advisor for GPAllied, a global manufacturing and reliability consulting firm, in most organizations, most mechanics and technicians […]
October 5, 2012
Success Stories
Construction heritage runs deep with Jonathan Lane, JML Trucking & Excavating
By Mike Anderson   Jonathan Lane Errol, New Hampshire  JML Trucking & Excavating Year started: 2001 Number of employees: 35 Annual volume: $5 to $7 million Markets served: Site prep, road building, winter maintenance, forestry, underground utilities   Up in the North Woods of New Hampshire, a cool, crisp 25 degrees constitutes […]
October 4, 2012
Maintenance
A tire that maintains its own pressure
goodyear tire, air maintenance technology, self inflating tire, tire pressure, tire longevity, flat tires
October 2, 2012
Maintenance
Construction fuel index sees continued drop
Here’s an index that offers a spot-on snapshot on how contractors are doing: It measures how much fuel the construction industry is using. Wright Express says its captures and analyzes fuel transaction data from its closed loop network of more than 180,000 fuel and vehicle maintenance locations. With data partner IHS, Wright then uses the […]
October 2, 2012
Maintenance
Sullair introduces 900-cfm electric portable air compressor
Boost efficiency with the E900H electric portable air compressor from Sullair, which offers a 67 percent lower operating cost than equivalent diesel-driven compressors, according to the company. The E900H delivers 900 cfm at pressures up to 150 psig and has standard 460-volt, three-phase, 60-Hz cam lock electrical connections for quick connect installation. The compressor is […]
October 1, 2012
Business
Hertz expands in Oklahoma
Hertz Equipment Rental has acquired Pioneer Equipment Rental & Sales in Oklahoma. The Ponca City-based company, which has 10 branches in Oklahoma and another in north Texas, focuses on rental to the construction, rental and energy markets and serves the Oklahoma, southern Kansas and north Texas areas. Pioneer Rental is expected to add $25 million […]
September 28, 2012
Business
Komatsu updates 730E mining truck with AC electric drive
Improving on the 730E DC, the 730E AC features a 15 percent higher speed than the previous model and a new look thanks to the new frame and axle housing. The AC drive 730E is slated for limited release in 2013 followed by full production in 2014.
September 25, 2012
Maintenance
Case launches 570N XT loader/tool carrier with T4i engine
Case Construction Equipment launched the 570N XT loader/tool carrier today, with increased fuel efficiency while retaining high breakout force and reach thanks to a Tier 4 Interim-certifed engine. The machine is capable of performing a variety of applications for landscaping, construction and utility contractors, as well as agricultural applications. It has an operating weight of […]
September 20, 2012
Safety
Guest blog: Forget about escaping truck technology; instead, take advantage of it
Regulatory requirements governing fuel economy, emissions and safety have turned today’s work trucks into rolling computers. At the same time, pressure to reduce operating costs has led manufacturers to add even more electronics to vehicles and truck equipment to improve operational efficiency. The net impact of these technological advancements is that fleet managers need to […]
September 18, 2012
Maintenance
Versatile blade, T4i engine highlight Komatsu’s new dozers
Komatsu, dozer, D61-23, PAT blade, power-angle-tilt, hydrostatic transmission, Tier 4 Interim
September 18, 2012
Safety
Truck-mounted safety manual gets update
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has published an extensive update to its  Truck-Mounted Forklift Safety Manual. The manual outlines common situations encountered during normal operation and maintenance of truck-mounted forklifts and suggests safe ways of dealing with these conditions. The manual is not a substitute for the manufacturer’s operatingmanual(s). The 48-page manual includes: More accurate information […]
September 18, 2012
Maintenance
Terex expands in Ohio
Terex Equipment Services (TES) and Crane America Services (CAS), the North American service segment of Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions (MHPS), have opened a new TES service center location in Columbus, Ohio. The 17,500-square-foot location, which features two full bays, additional space and a secure yard, will service all brands of aerial and industrial crane equipment […]
September 12, 2012
Equipment
Komatsu updates D61-23 crawler dozer line
To allow customers to best match their applications, Komatsu is making two new models available, the D61EX-23 is a longer track-on-ground standard model and the D61PX-23 is the low ground pressure model.
September 5, 2012
Maintenance
On Record
From the front row  Don’t let the daily grind rob you of the many opportunities to learn something new  By Marcia Gruver Doyle   When you’re running a company, squeezing a few minutes into each day just to catch up on the world around you can be daunting. And so it’s no […]
August 28, 2012
Maintenance
Product Report
Vermeer’s BP714  A block making machine for Third World building  By Tom Jackson    Most of the people on the planet can’t afford a stick framed, 3,000-square-foot home like so many of us enjoy here in the United States. Timber is scarce or non-existent and our kiln-dried brick and block are […]
August 28, 2012
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