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Daimler recalling Freightliner, Western Star trucks
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 103,000 of its Class 8 trucks manufactured between 2006 and this year, it said in a notice to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall is to fix an engine fuel line that could be damaged during maintenance, NHTSA said. “The pump to rail high pressure […]
March 13, 2012
THE BEST FEATURE: SUPERIOR FINANCIAL TRACTION
The Charles Machine Works(CMW) Inc., manufacturer of Ditch Witch® underground construction equipment, has introduced a new line of compact and powerful walk-behind trenchers. The Ditch Witch RT12, RT16, RT20, and RT24 are designed and manufactured to provide an exceptional return on investment for small business owners, particularly equipment rental companies. Heavy-duty components, low-maintenance hydraulic systems, […]
March 7, 2012
Sponsor Content
How High Fuel Prices hurt Your Business
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Rising fuel costs are impacting everyone’s bottom line. Taking a hard look at fuel costs is a matter of survival in these turbulent times.
January 29, 2024
Contamination control critical to the health and longevity of today’s equipment
Yes, they’re big, bad and powerful; but today’s diesel engines and hydraulic systems can be silenced by the smallest of particles. An 80,000-pound dozer can cough, sputter and die all because of a few particles no thicker than a human hair damage the fuel injectors. A teaspoon of dirt can ruin an engine. And just […]
March 1, 2012
Safety
How to inspect a used compact excavator
A good used compact excavator – also called a mini excavator – can give you the maneuverability and versatility you may be missing with your larger machines. In order to make a solid buying decision though, you’ll need to give a used compact excavator a thorough inspection. We asked Mike Whittaker, senior shop technician with […]
March 1, 2012
Safety
Roadbuilding and Ancillary Equipment (Sponsored Information)
ASPHALT PLANTS FEATURE COUNTER-FLOW TECHNOLOGY Lower asphalt temperatures with warm mixes from Milemaker Series asphalt plants by Asphalt Drum Mixers. The plants, which are available in portable, relocatable or stationary versions, mix in a 160- to 425 tons-per-hour range and use counter-flow technology. The Milemaker handles large amounts of recycled asphalt pavement without reducing the […]
February 28, 2012
Business
Machine Matters
Commercial Pavers Get On Track Asphalt pavers under 125 horsepower increasingly taking on characteristics of their highway-class big brothers By Mike Anderson It’s a small group of mostly niche players that supplies commercial-class asphalt pavers to the North American construction market. But even with BOMAG’s recent decision to exit the paver business, the remaining players […]
February 27, 2012
Business
KPI-JCI hires Dan Riley marketing associate
KPI-JCI hires Dan Riley marketing associate
February 27, 2012
Maintenance
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Michael Bray Paso Robles, California  Michael Bray Construction Year started: 1991 Number of employees: 12 Annual volume: $3 million Markets served: Site development, commercial paving, utility installation  Spearheading a local online plan room, this central coast California contractor keeps current with jobs while logging time on the road. By Marcia Gruver Doyle  […]
February 27, 2012
Maintenance
Volvo Trucks’ XE13 named top industry innovation in 2011
Volvo Trucks’ XE13 powertrain package has been honored as the North American trucking industry’s most significant technical innovation of 2011. The Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) presented Volvo Trucks with the 21st annual TWNA Technical Achievement Award during an award ceremony at the Technology Maintenance Council’s spring meeting in Tampa, Florida. “It’s an incredible […]
February 23, 2012
Business
U.S. construction industry fueling down 3.4 percent year-over-year
Wright Express Corp., a provider of value-based business payment processing and information management solutions, in collaboration with IHS, a global source of information and analysis, has released results of its Wright Express Construction Fuel Consumption Index (FCI), which indicated a decrease of 3.4 percent in January versus its level the previous year.The Wright Express Construction […]
February 23, 2012
Business
Shell bets big on gas
LNG is the best alternative transportation fuel of the future, company says With a project due to start this summer, Shell has given notice that it intends to develop and promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the best alternative to diesel for the heavy truck transportation market. The first of these projects is centered around […]
February 22, 2012
Maintenance
Wisconsin Kenworth opens dealership in La Crosse
Wisconsin Kenworth has opened a full-service operation in La Crosse. The 15,200 square-foot dealership is located on more than 4.5 acres at 3090 Berlin Drive, near the intersection of Highway 16 and U.S. Interstate 90, off Exit 5 on I-90.  The dealership features 12 service bays, one of which is dedicated to providing […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Eaton upgrades warranty on select reman transmissions
Eaton Corp. has introduced a bundle package for its lineup of remanufactured and aftermarket components that extends the standard two-year warranty coverage of an Eaton Fuller Reman transmission to three years with the combined purchase and installation of an Eaton Advantage Series clutch and Roadranger-approved lubricant. “Because Eaton’s Solo Advantage and Easy Pedal Advantage clutches, […]
February 16, 2012
Safety
Metso to supply bulk materials handling equipment to Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd. in Australia
Metso will supply a tandem rotary railcar dumper to Hamersley Iron Pty. Ltd. in Australia. The equipment will be delivered to Hamersley Iron’s Cape Lambert, Port B iron ore operation in North Western Australia. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The order also includes spare parts, technical assistance during installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning […]
February 9, 2012
Business
AIC awarded $15 million task order by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
AIC awarded $15 million task order by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
February 8, 2012
Maintenance
Illinois snow removal subcontractor wins BOSS plow
Poplar Grove, Ill., snow removal subcontractor Ron Bucci received an extra special Christmas present under the tree this past holiday season courtesy of THE BOSS Snowplow. Bucci learned on Christmas morning that he was the winner of THE BOSS Snowplow’s Ultimate Christmas Giveaway. His prize? The BOSS plow of his choosing. On Jan. 13, Bucci […]
January 30, 2012
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Maintenance
TIER 4 ENGINES The kind of engine you get in equipment for the next few years will depend on a complex matrix of credits the EPA offers to OEMs. By Tom Jackson While the compliance dates for Tier 4 Final engines are staggered from 2008 to 2015, the majority of the engines used in off-road […]
January 27, 2012
Safety
Machine Matters More
Compact excavators up to demolition work  By Mike Anderson The expanding use of compact excavators in demolition is a main reason why Takeuchi increased the hydraulic flow on a number of machines, including the conventional TB250 and “Full Rotation” TB153FR in the 5-ton range. “When selecting a breaker, it is important to review the […]
January 27, 2012
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Safety & Compliance
Contractor Faces $394K in Fines After Worker Dies in Trench
The worker was buried at the bottom of a 12-foot-deep trench, and his employer had been cited for similar violations in the past.
Wheel Loaders
Liebherr Debuts World's First Large Wheel Loader with a Hydrogen Engine
Dozers
Hyundai Breaks into the Dozer Market with HD100
The Dirt
Test Run & Review: The Market's First Electric Mini Excavator, JCB’s 19C-1E
Compact equipment
Takeuchi's TCR50-2 Crawler Dumper is Coming to North America
Equipment World Contractor of the Year
The Contractor of the Year contest recognizes contractors who have annual revenues of between $3 million and $20 million and exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals.
