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P&D Construction Celebrates 15 Years Along Jersey Shore →
From Construction Equipment Guide... A wet job site does not dampen the interest of P&D Construction of Vineland, N.J. In fact, it’s their specialty. P&D Construction has been doing water, sewer and stormwater pipe work in southern New Jersey since it was founded 15 years ago. “We focus on the deeper, wet excavations in the shore areas,” said Bob Perna, who founded the company with his brother, Anthony Perna. “We do a lot of dewatering.”Bob and Anthony Perna were no strangers to the earthmoving business when they formed P&D Construction in 1991. Click for more...
Geppert Commits Byberry Hospital to Philly’s Past →
A decaying and dangerous monument to one of the saddest chapters in the history of Philadelphia is currently in the process of disappearing from the urban landscape. It has been a long journey to reach this point. The last patients in Byberry State Hospital in Philadelphia were discharged in 1990 but the facility is only now being demolished to make way for upscale housing and office accommodations, a far cry from the institution whose many buildings occupied the sprawling site for more than 80 years. Click for more...
Contractors on Fire With JCB Skid Steer →
From Construction Equipment Guide... When not battling blazes in Savannah, Ga., Scott Barksdale, Jeff Goldman and Michael Ward like to play in the dirt. The three members of the Savannah Fire Department own their own landscaping company, Dirt Worx Unlimited LLC. Barksdale, a captain, started his own company with just a single tractor doing grading and foundation work. Having grown up on a farm, this was a natural fit for Barksdale. He later joined with Goldman and Ward. Click for more...
Mustang Adds Flag Equipment and Rentals as New Dealer →
Based out of Owatonna, Minn., Mustang Manufacturing Co. Inc. has created a partnership with Flag Equipment Rental & Sales, making the Arizona equipment company the newest member of Mustang’s network of North American dealers. “The Mustang dealer network continues to grow along with the compact equipment industry,” said Mustang General Manager Randy Vargason. “With the widest range of compact equipment today, Mustang makes a great partner to those equipment marketers looking to leverage the potential of this robust market.”Currently, Mustang markets a product portfolio consisting of nine skid steer loaders, ten compact excavators, six telehandlers, four all-wheel-steer loaders and three compact track loaders. Click for more...
Allied-Gator Skid-Pac Model 1000 →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Allied Construction Products LLC’s addeed the Skid-Pac Model 1000 to their full-product line of attachments. The Skid-Pacs have taken the Ho-Pac vibratory compactor technology and put it into “motion.” Mounted on a skid steer, the Model 1000 now travels quickly over soil in flatwork, delivers more impact energy, has a four-function valve and maintenance-free oil splash bearing lubrication, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...
Mascaro Assembles Arsenal on Bradford Bypass Project →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Mascaro Construction, of Pittsburgh, Pa., has assembled an arsenal of heavy equipment on Route 219 to complete an ambitious two-year, $55-million project to rebuild the Bradford Bypass in northcentral Pennsylvania. So far, Mascaro has: • widened and rerouted traffic onto the existing northbound lanes in order to reconstruct the southbound lanes this year;• begun excavating the existing southbound lanes for reconstruction; and • begun demolition work on the southbound side of six existing dual bridges as traffic passes on the existing northbound side. Click for more...
Kawasaki 90ZV Takes on the Tough Stuff for Maine Quarry →
From Construction Equipment Guide... For Ray Labbe and Sons Inc. necessity was not the “Mother of Invention” but the impetus that led it into the aggregate business. Originally named Ray Labbe Trucking, the company had its start in 1955 in the excavation business. As the company grew and expanded into other phases of the construction industry, its name was changed to Ray Labbe and Sons Inc. when Paul, Ray (now deceased) and Peter purchased the family business from their parents Raymond and Madeline, in 1982. Click for more...
Deere’s 300 Series Skid Steers Feature 45-Degree Dump Angle →
From Construction Equipment Guide... With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere’s 300 Series skid steers are productive at a lower daily operating cost than their predecessors. “Every feature of the 300 Series was designed with productivity, uptime and operating cost in mind,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. “Owners of these new machines get more done, more reliably for lower daily cost.”Enhanced Productivity, PerformanceThe 300 Series machines provide numerous features that enhance productivity. Click for more...
Pa. Firm Leads Humanitarian Mission to Aid Katrina Victims →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Recently, Rick Taylor, Principal of Earthborne Equipment Inc., full line JCB dealer for southeastern Pennsylvania, transported a new JCB 214 4 by 4 loader backhoe to Gautier, Miss., on a humanitarian mission to render aid to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Taylor provided leadership, expertise and assistance to a combined mission group from Newtown Presbyterian Church and Mission Possible from Bensalem, Pa. Click for more...
Cat Redesigns IT38G Series II Integrated Toolcarrier →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar has updated the IT38G Series II integrated tool carrier to enhance versatility and productivity and provide increased visibility in demanding job site requirements. The medium wheel loader-based machine has been redesigned with the operator in mind, providing lines of sight to the quick coupler and work tools, as well as increasing the number of work tools available for the machine. The machine also maintains key features, including 180 net horsepower (134 kW), parallel lift linkages and integral quick couplers to handle a wide range of material handling and digging tasks. Click for more...
Allmand TLB-220 Compact Backhoe Loads Smoothly →
From Construction Equipment Guide... The Allmand TLB-220 heavy-duty compact tractor loader backhoe tackles many jobs typically reserved for larger TLBs, maneuvers in tight areas and can be towed on a trailer behind a pickup truck. The 3,115-lb. (1,413 kg) this Allmand backhoe features a Robin EH65D air-cooled gasoline engine generating 20.5 hp (15.3 kW) at 3,600 rpm. An optional Kohler 20-hp (14.9 kW) air-cooled engine also is available. Click for more...
New Holland Loaders Use Super Boom Lift →
From Construction Equipment Guide... With 2,500 and 2,900 lbs. (1,134 and 1,315 kg) rated operating capacity, respectively, the New Holland C185 and C190 compact track loaders feature the lift capacity and reach of the Super Boom vertical lift linkage and a simple undercarriage design. The Super Boom vertical linkage delivers more forward reach at maximum lift height for precise load placement. The wide stance, low center of gravity and stability combine with a standard suspension seat to provide a smooth ride, while the undercarriage design provides long life with minimum maintenance, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...
Cat Increases Work Tool Availability in Its IT38G Series II →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar has improved the IT38G Series II integrated toolcarrier to enhance versatility and productivity and provide increased visibility in demanding job-site requirements. The medium wheel loader-based machine has been redesigned with the operator in mind, providing lines of sight to the quick coupler and work tools, as well as increasing the number of work tools available for the machine. The machine also maintains key features, including 180 hp (134 kW) parallel lift linkages and integral quick couplers to handle a wide range of material handling and digging tasks. Click for more...
John Deere 344J Features Oscillated Stereo Steering →
From Construction Equipment Guide... The new John Deere 344J provides many uptime-boosting features found in larger loaders, as well as time-saving conveniences that make it simple and inexpensive to maintain, according to the manufacturer. “The 344J delivers outstanding maneuverability, travel speed, breakout force, reach and stability,” said Doug Laufenberg, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Company. Click for more...
Deere’s 300 Series Boasts More Than 100 Improvements →
From Construction Equipment Guide... With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere’s 300 Series skid steers are more productive and more reliable than ever before. “Every feature of the new 300 Series was designed with productivity, uptime and operating cost in mind,” said Larry Foster, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. “Owners of these new machines get more done, more reliably for lower daily cost.”Enhanced Productivity, PerformanceThe 300 Series machines provide numerous features that enhance productivity. Click for more...
Komatsu America Adds WA450-6, WA480-6 to Wheel Loader Lineup →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. added the WA450-6 and the WA480-6 to its fleet of wheel loaders. The WA450-6 has a net horsepower of 272 hp (202 kW), an operating weight between 48,920 and 49,430 lbs. (22,190 and 22,421 kg) and a dumping clearance of 10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m) when equipped with a 5.5 cu. yd. (4.2 cu m) general purpose bucket. The WA480-6 has a net horsepower of 299 hp (223 kW), an operating weight of 54,200 and 54,830 lbs. Click for more...
Perimeter Bobcat Manager Tracks Stolen Machinery →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Equipment theft is an all-too-common problem, especially for owners of compact equipment. In addition to the monetary loss, theft also costs contractors and dealers in lost time and increased insurance rates. As part of its ServiceTrac maintenance program, Perimeter Bobcat, the Ingersoll Rand Company Store in Atlanta, GA, has found a way to fight back against equipment thieves. When Scott Davison, senior rental manager for Perimeter Bobcat, arrived at the office one day this summer, he expected a typical day. Click for more...
Komatsu America Adds WA450-6, WA480-6 to Wheel Loader Lineup →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. added the WA450-6 and the WA480-6 to its fleet of wheel loaders. The WA450-6 has a net horsepower of 272 hp (202 kW), an operating weight between 48,920 and 49,430 lbs. (22,190 and 22,421 kg) and a dumping clearance of 10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m) when equipped with a 5.5 cu. yd. (4.2 cu m) general purpose bucket. The WA480-6 has a net horsepower of 299 hp (223 kW), an operating weight of 54,200 and 54,830 lbs. Click for more...
Takeuchi Introduces New Wheel Loader Product Line →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi’s new line of wheel loaders includes the TW50, TW60, TW65 and TW80. The operating weights are approximately 8,700 lbs. (3,946 kg), 10,250 lbs. (4,649 kg), 10,350 lbs. (4,695 kg), and 12,600 lbs. (5,715 kg), respectively. Center pivot steering allows maneuverability with 40 degree articulation left or right. A 100 percent inching pedal allows reduced travel speed while providing full power to the hydraulic system. Click for more...
Pete’s Trucking and Demolition Repairs Protective Berm →
From Construction Equipment Guide... A small crew from Pete’s Trucking and Demolition were called to Boca Raton, FL, this summer to repair damage caused last year during Hurricane Wilma. The Plantation, FL-based company brought its Kawasaki 80ZV wheel loader and a Komatsu D39 bulldozer to build a 6-ft. tall berm along SR 441 for Boca Woods Country Club. The previous berm and several trees were wiped out by the hurricane. Owner Steve Miller said the project required 13,000 cu. Click for more...
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