Fri October 27, 2006
Cat Redesigns IT38G Series II Integrated Toolcarrier
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....
Fri December 01, 2006
P&D Construction Celebrates 15 Years Along Jersey Shore
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....
Mary Reed - Tue November 28, 2006
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....
Tue November 14, 2006
Kawasaki 90ZV Takes on the Tough Stuff for Maine Quarry
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....
David Hunt - Wed November 15, 2006
Mascaro Assembles Arsenal on Bradford Bypass Project
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....
Tue October 03, 2006
John Deere 344J Features Oscillated Stereo Steering
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....
Tue October 03, 2006
Cat Increases Work Tool Availability in Its IT38G Series II
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....
Thu September 28, 2006
Komatsu America Adds WA450-6, WA480-6 to Wheel Loader Lineup
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....
Wed September 27, 2006
Takeuchi Introduces New Wheel Loader Product Line
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....
Wed September 27, 2006
Pete’s Trucking and Demolition Repairs Protective Berm
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....
