Thu July 31, 2008
No R&R for Little R Site Prep Amid Spike in Mulching Work
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....
Wed June 11, 2008
Fecon Updates Bull Hog With HDT Rotor System
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....
Giles Lambertson - Tue July 15, 2008
Manufacturers Begin to Tout Fuel Efficiency
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....
Mon June 02, 2008
Bobcat Offers New Roller Suspension System on Compact Track Loaders
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....
Mon June 30, 2008
CNH Parts & Service Unveils New Skid Steer Sweepstakes
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....
Tue May 13, 2008
PT-80 Offers Independent, Multi-Suspension Undercarriage
Replacing the former SR-80 rubber track loader that was introduced in 2006, ASV’s PT-80 features an independent and multi-suspension undercarriage as well as a comfortable cab interior. As with the former SR-80, the 80.5 hp (60 kW) PT-80 is equipped with a durable rubber track undercarriage....
Tue May 13, 2008
PT-50 Spreads the Weight With 24 Wheels in Undercarriage
ASV’s PT-50 mid-sized rubber track loader replaces ASV’s former RC-50 model, which was introduced in 2002 as a machine that dramatically improves traction, digging, earthmoving and cycle times over traditional skid steer loaders....
Wed June 18, 2008
FAE USA Distributors Gather for Meeting, Demo
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....
Wed April 23, 2008
ASV Maximizes Traction, Flotation With New PT-70
Replacing the former SR-70 rubber track loader that was introduced in 2006, ASV’s PT-70 features a modern cab, an advanced rubber track undercarriage with suspension, a high-performance hydraulic system, enhanced ground clearance and a precision-balanced chassis....
Matthew Willett - Wed May 21, 2008
The Day Traffic Stopped
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....
