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No R&R for Little R Site Prep Amid Spike in Mulching Work →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Clearing land in Georgia has been evolving over the last few years. In the past, clearing land consisted of cutting trees and brush, pushing all the debris into piles and burning it. But now, faced with environmental concerns on top of the drought conditions that exist in most Georgia counties, clearing land has taken on a new look. Mulching trees and brush down to ground level has become a trend that is economically and environmentally advantageous while lessening the chances of fire outbreaks. Click for more...

After 50 Years Dan Como & Sons Still Focuses on Service →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Since 1958, the Como family has believed two things ensure Dan Como & Sons Inc. will continue to thrive: service and quality products. As the garden and landscape supply company sees its third generation working the business, it’s assured that focusing on those two things has proven successful. “The two go hand-in-hand. We’ve spent a lot of time making products that fit our customers’ specifications and expectations,” said second-generation Co-Owner Dan Como Jr. Click for more...

Cat’s Compact TH255 Loads Up on Power, Maneuverability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The TH255 super compact telehandler is a wholly new model in the Caterpillar line and offers compact dimensions and increased maneuverability for efficient work in tight areas. Despite its size, the TH255 has a rated load capacity of 5,500 lbs. (2,500 kg), lift height of 18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m) and capacity at maximum reach of 1,850 lbs. (839 kg). Equipped with a universal skid steer coupler, the TH255 can handle a variety of work tools including forks, hooks, buckets, augers and brooms. Click for more...

Manufacturers Begin to Tout Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Contractors trying to cope with zooming fuel costs have short-term and long-term options. They can immediately take steps to operate their heavy equipment as efficiently as possible, though many contractors already are squeezing every last ounce of efficiency from machines and crews. For the longer haul, they must weigh the dollars and sense of updating fleets with new generations of equipment that feature fuel-sipping technology. Click for more...

Volvo to Unveil C-Series Feller Buncher in Nova Scotia →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A live exhibition of Volvo Construction Equipment’s new C-Series heavy-duty tracked feller bunchers at DEMO International 2008 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sept. 18 to 20, 2008, will introduce to the forest industry the first of three new Volvo feller buncher models that will hit the market in early 2009. There are three models in the new C-Series feller buncher product range — the 37-ton (33.5 t), full swing radius Volvo FB3800C, the 30-ton (27 t) short swing radius Volvo FB2800C and the 30-ton zero swing radius Volvo FBR2880C. Click for more...

Allmand Offers 4WD TLB Featuring ESL Backhoe Design →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the ESL backhoe design and enhanced digging power, the Allmand TLB-6235 four-wheel drive compact tractor loader backhoe easily meets the needs of general construction, landscaping, utility and any other small to mid-size earthmoving applications. The TLB-6235 features a full-time mechanical four-wheel drive system, offering efficient functionality through a hydrostatic transmission. The addition of four-wheel drive provides increased versatility over two-wheel drive models, allowing operators to work in more adverse conditions. Click for more...

Cat E-Series Backhoe Loaders Offer Increased Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Caterpillar E-Series backhoe loaders — the 416E, 420E and 430E — deliver increased performance, operator comfort, controllability, versatility and new, functional styling when compared to the D-Series models, which the new machines replace. The 420E and 430E are offered in integrated tool carrier configurations for applications that benefit from parallel-lift loader linkage and the versatility of quick work tool changes. Click for more...

JCB Boosts Performance on Three Backhoe Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has made improvements to the 3C, 3CX and 4CX models. These machines have high digging forces and the compact midi CX now has a fully enclosed cab. The 3C now has a redesigned canopy to make it available with or without a front windshield, of particular importance to customers in North America, according to the manufacturer. Revised gearing allows the 3C to achieve road travel speeds to 22 mph (35 kmh), with added servo brakes to reduce operator pedal effort. Click for more...

John Deere Implements Total Machine Control on Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Total Machine Control (TMC) is the way John Deere has chosen to implement electrohydraulics on construction and forestry equipment. It provides for more intuitive controls and enables automation of functions that operators previously had to do manually, according to the manufacturer. This option for the John Deere 310SJ and 410J backhoe loaders gives operators comfort, faster cycle times and the best automatic features of an excavator and 4WD loader built into one machine. Click for more...

New Terex Tractor Loader Backhoe Joins Terex Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Terex now offers the TX970B tractor loader backhoe. The 15-ft. (4.5 m) class backhoe has all-wheel steer, including crab steer selection. The TX970B has an operating weight of 17,663 lbs. (8,029 kg), a standard dig depth of 15 ft. 11 in. (4.9 m) and an extended dig depth of 20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m). In addition, the TX970B has a long backhoe boom for increased reach of 24 ft. (7.3 m) and digging depth of 20.3 ft. Click for more...

Allmand TLB-535 Features ESL Design Backhoe, Powerful Digging Force →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With an ESL backhoe design and enhanced digging power, the Allmand TLB-535 heavy-duty compact tractor loader backhoe is designed to meet the needs of general construction, landscaping, utility and any other small to mid-size earthmoving applications. With a 6,000-lb. (2,721 kg) digging force, the TLB-535’s industrial class backhoe reaches up to a 10-ft. (3 m) digging depth. Dual cylinder, 180-degree hydraulic cushioned swing allows precise work in tight areas, while joystick controls provide simple, smooth operation. Click for more...

HydrauliCircuit Unveils Hydraulic Kit for Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Most auxiliary hydraulic kit suppliers have focused on increasing the versatility of crawler excavators. Rubber-tired backhoes were either ignored altogether or only simple kits (single-flow, single-acting) were offered to operate attachments such as breakers and compactors. HydrauliCircuit Technology (HCT) based in Stockbridge, Ga., which designs auxiliary hydraulic kits for excavators, has expanded its product offering to include kits for the operation of a multitude of attachments on virtually all popular backhoes. Click for more...

Kubota M59 Tractor Loader Backhoe Features Digging Depth of 12 Feet →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota’s M59 power utility tractor loader backhoe features a powerful 59-hp (44 kW), three-vortex combustion system (E-TVCS) diesel engine that allows increased airflow into the combustion chamber and increases efficiency. The system includes a large displacement engine to help reduce noise and vibration and features a standard spark arrestor muffler, built-in for safety when working in dry areas. Click for more...

CNH Parts & Service Unveils New Skid Steer Sweepstakes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CNH Parts & Service has launched a new, original “Rethink Rebuild” sweepstakes. Customers visiting the Case Construction Web site will have the opportunity to register to win a two-year lease on a 2008 420 skid steer loader as part of Case’s larger “Rethink Rebuild” initiative — a special program designed to help Case owners extend the life of their older machines. Click for more...

Burris Clears Damaged Va. Strip Mall →

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado that hit Suffolk, Va., April 28 had estimated winds of 160 mph. Amazingly, over the tornado’s 10-mi. (16 km) path through the city, there were no fatalities. Reports say approximately 200 injuries occurred in the state of Virginia that day because of the numerous tornados that hit. The storm left behind more than $28.6 million in damages in Suffolk alone. Click for more...

FAE USA Distributors Gather for Meeting, Demo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... FAE USA Inc. distributors from all across the United States converged in Flowery Branch, Ga., May 15 and 16 for its annual dealer meeting and new product demonstration. Attendees stayed at Lake Lanier Islands’ Emerald Point Hotel and Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands, Ga. After a dealer meeting at Emerald Point, attendees were bused to the main office of FAE USA in Flowery Branch for a quick lunch and an opportunity to see the entire stock of equipment and parts, as well as a brief demonstration of a brand new rock crusher product that had been shipped to Georgia for the event. Click for more...

Fecon Updates Bull Hog With HDT Rotor System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fecon Inc.’s Bull Hog skid steer mulchers offer the same durability and reliability as the original Bull Hog mulchers, but now features an HDT (Heavy Duty Tooling) rotor system. The new Bull Hog offers 20 percent more production, lower fuel consumption, reduced maintenance and better sizing, according to the manufacturer. Rounded skid shoes help to reduce material build up on the ground and two new push bar options give versatility for handling material. Click for more...

Bobcat Offers New Roller Suspension System on Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has developed a new compact track loader suspension system using all-steel components to increase operator comfort without sacrificing durability. The new roller suspension system is available as an option on the Bobcat T320 compact track loader and will be added to other Bobcat compact track loader models later this year. One way the Bobcat roller suspension system provides greater operator comfort is by minimizing vibration at the ground. Click for more...

Bobcat Offers New Roller Suspension System on Compact Track Loaders- →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has developed a new compact track loader suspension system using all-steel components to increase operator comfort without sacrificing durability. The new roller suspension system is available as an option on the Bobcat T320 compact track loader and will be added to other Bobcat compact track loader models later this year. One way the Bobcat roller suspension system provides greater operator comfort is by minimizing vibration at the ground. Click for more...

The Day Traffic Stopped →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Road construction projects, though as varied as the roads themselves, have a few things in common: tight deadlines, tight spaces and traffic. But when the Tennessee Department of Transportation saw the scope of the job to improve I-40 in downtown Knoxville, planners knew they had a problem. So they found a fix — a SmartFIX. Instead of partially closing the roadway, the fix called for closing the whole thing, not just for a day or a few hours, but for 14 months. Click for more...

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