Fri July 27, 2007
IFPE 2008 Poised to Be Record Breaker
The 2008 edition of the IFPE — International Exposition for Power Transmission will be the largest in the show’s history, with more than 115,000 net sq. ft. (10,684 sq m) of exhibit space already reserved with the show nine months away....
Wed June 06, 2007
Pile Equipment Inc. Goes National With Its Pilemaster Air Hammers
After nine years of selling equipment in the Southeast, Pile Equipment Inc. is going national. Nearly 60 Pilemaster air hammers have been sold since production began in 1998. “We wanted to build an inexpensive, light weight, energy efficient air hammer that was easy to maintain and operate,” said Mike Elliott, owner of Pile Equipment....
Tue May 08, 2007
ACECO Adds Breakers to Fleet for Plant Demolition
As the country moves further into the 21st century, the need for new infrastructure and facilities is becoming more and more apparent. Whether dictated by hazardous materials within an original construction or general wear and tear due to age, improvements and upgrades are needed in everything from roads to buildings....
Mon April 02, 2007
BTI Introduces New MBS Series Rockbreaker System
Breaker Technology Inc. (BTI) has introduced its new MBS Series rockbreaker system, an on-plant solution for highly portable aggregate and recycle applications. Unlike conventional boom systems that must be removed from the crushing plant or permanently mounted on a separate trailer, the new MBS Series models are designed to remain on the plant due to a low profile design, which allows the boom to be lowered flat onto the feeder, below the height of the flywheel for road transportation....
Mon April 02, 2007
New Ingersoll Rand CB Breakers Allow for Bucket, Tamper
Ingersoll Rand Attachments has introduced a lineup of six breakers, which attach to carriers up to 11 tons (10 t). The Ingersoll Rand breakers expand the scope of work a breaker can accomplish. Standard breaker tasks such as trenching, demolition, and cutting, as well as compaction and excavation, can be completed with the same attachment....
Thu February 23, 2006
Allied Hammerhead II HB 550 Breaks Up Concrete Slabs
Allied Construction Products LLC has added the Hammerhead II model HB 550 to its full-product line of attachments. The Allied Hammerhead II is a self-contained hydraulic concrete slab buster designed to demolish concrete flatwork....
Tue January 16, 2007
Allied’s Rammer in-Series Hammers
Allied Construction Products LLC has added the Rammer in-Series hydraulic impact hammer to its full-product line. The in-Series hammers have an unbreakable trapezoidal tool that provides extended service-life combined with productivity....
Thu November 09, 2006
Stephens Boosts Fleet With Doosans for Airport Project
John D. Stephens knew he needed to increase the size of his equipment fleet when he started a recycling project in May at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The president of Stephens Rock & Dirt was well aware of Doosan’s reputation and decided to demo an excavator....
Sat September 30, 2006
Bobcat’s HB1180 Hydraulic Breaker Boasts Auto Power
The Bobcat HB1180 hydraulic breaker attachment meets the 750 ft./lb. impact energy class with its hard-hitting capabilities. It is approved for use on Bobcat skid steer loaders (models S220 through S300), compact track loaders (models T250 through T300), the A300 all-wheel steer loader, and compact excavators (models 337, 341, and 435)....
Wed September 27, 2006
Cat H65Ds Offers Compact Equipment Operators Largest Hammer Option
Caterpillar’s new H65Ds hydraulic hammer is the company’s largest hammer option for compact equipment users. As the company’s entry into the 700 ft.-lb. energy class and 2,000 Bpm impact frequency, it expands the Caterpillar solutions available to those users....
