Excavators

Koch Excavating Thrives on Kubota KX61’s Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Robert Koch founded Koch Excavating of Palmyra, PA, in the 1960s, and throughout his career he has tried out many excavators. But for the past six years, he has become loyal to Kubota compact excavators, particularly the KX61. Koch purchased his KX61 in May 2001 from Messick’s Equipment, based in Elizabethtown, PA. Since then, he has been using the machine on residential and commercial applications, such as digging and laying stone amphitheaters, cobblestone streets, basements, retaining walls, removing entire sections of sidewalks and building retention ponds. The KX61 has become Koch’s all-time favorite. Click for more...

American South Demolishes Hendersonville School →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hendersonville Middle School, located in Hendersonville, NC began site preparations for major renovations and new construction in early June. According to Hendersonville Middle School Principal Dr. Chuck Pressley, overcrowding and the need to upgrade the main school building convinced the Henderson County School Board to remodel the main 20,000 sq. ft. (1,858 sq m) school building, along with adding an additional 80,000 sq. Click for more...

DC Crane Raises Seven-Story Condo With Link-Belt 218H II →

D C Crane Services Inc. of Lake Worth, FL, is utilizing the newest addition to its stable of Link-Belt cranes in the construction of the new seven-story Jupiter Yacht Club Condominiums in Jupiter. The Link-Belt LS-218H II with a new luffing attachment enables D C Crane to reach higher and further, and work in confined spaces. The LS-218H II, which is set up on the seven story, 120-ft. (36.5 m) deep by 235-ft. Click for more...

JLG’s Organizational Changes Support Continued International Expansion →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JLG Industries Inc. has announced organization changes to further support the Company’s international growth opportunities for its European telehandler, aerial work platform, and excavator products. Commenting on the changes, Bill Lasky, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer, said, "The introduction of the JLG telehandler product line into the European marketplace is of strategic importance, and we are pleased that the early response from potential customers has been very encouraging. Click for more...

Volvos Prove Par for the Course in Essex Junction, VT →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In Essex Junction, VT, the Links at Lang Farm, an executive golf course, recently unveiled its greens. And though the course is designed for a quick 18 holes of golf, players will be tempted to slow down and smell the roses. Construction of the Links at Lang Farm began in September 2000 and the course opened in mid-July. The Links at Lang Farm is an 18-hole executive layout course that plays for 4,100 yds. Click for more...

Sealand Adds a Little Girth to Charlotte’s Central Ave. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A trafficway that serves vehicles entering and leaving uptown Charlotte is being sliced open to receive a new storm drain — and Link-Belt equipment is entrusted with key parts of the job. “I’m a very big Link-Belt fan,” said John Pike, superintendent of Sealand Contractors Corp. Pike and his Sealand crew are performing major street surgery on .7 of a mile (1.1 km) of Central Avenue, which carries traffic southeast out of the city toward Mint Hill. The project involves trenching and some widening of the avenue to install reinforced concrete storm drain pipe of several sizes ranging up to 60 in. Click for more...

Crews Rack Up the Bonuses on $157M LIE Rehab Project →

From Construction Equipment Guide... While on some days the job sites look quiet, in reality Modern Continental Construction is mounting an all-out effort on the $157-million Long Island Expressway (LIE) Reconstruction Project in Queens, NY. As a result, the contractor stands to finish ahead of schedule, before the end of this year, and so far has achieved every incentive milestone early. Modern Continental, one of the Modern Continental Companies Inc., Cambridge, MA, with field offices in Queens, is rehabilitating a 5-mi. Click for more...

White Brothers Carries Big Stick at Sebago Lake Village →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Not long ago, White Brothers Inc., located in Westbrook, ME, was in a good news, bad news situation at a job in Sebago Lake Village. The good news was that the government had eased surface mining regulations, which allowed White Brothers to excavate deeper in its gravel pits. The bad news was that the company's excavator could not handle the depth and the subsequent dredging operation when the digging went below the water table. Click for more...

After a Decade of Delays, Scranton Interchange Work Gets Underway →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Residents living near the Davis Street/Montage Mountain Road interchange exit on I-81 in Scranton, PA, may occasionally mutter about the night shift construction currently underway on the site, but in a year or two all will be forgotten when the long-anticipated project is completed and they reap its benefits. The upgraded exit interchange has been a long time coming. In fact, it has been almost a decade since project design began in 1993, but launching the job was delayed because of various funding and environmental issues. Click for more...

Blythe, Army of Subs Ease Traffic Strain on SC’s I-385 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Greenville, SC, is one of the fastest growing areas in state, and the I-385 connector from I-85 to downtown Greenville has become a traffic problem. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), I-385 currently averages 60,000 vehicles per day, and engineers project that number to increase to 92,000 by 2020. The SCDOT felt that additional lanes would provide increased capacity allowing for a safer and more efficient operation, thus reducing accidents and delays. Click for more...

Fiat Kobelco Construction Machinery Launched in Europe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CNH Global N.V. recently announced the creation of Fiat Kobelco Construction Machinery S.p.A. (Fiat Kobelco). The new joint venture will encompass both the operations and distribution network of Fiat-Hitachi and Kobelco’s European activities. CNH will own 75 percent of the new entity, Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. (Japan) will hold a 20 percent interest, and Sumitomo Corporation will maintain its 5 percent stake. Click for more...

Hubbell Takes Hanah Country Club to Higher Ground →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Water hazards are one thing, but when flooding damaged Hanah Country Club facilities in Margaretville, NY, in the late 90s, the investment group that owned the 50-year-old golf course complex decided it would be best to move the hotel, restaurant and spa to higher ground, away from flood-prone creeks nearby. The Catskills area project began in March 2002 with the clearing of approximately 23 acres of land, which took three weeks. Click for more...

Stafford, Reliable Introduce Liebherr to Product Lines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr Construction Equipment Co., of Newport News, VA, has announced the addition of Stafford Tractor Co., of Lawrenceville, GA, and Reliable Tractor Inc., of Tifton, GA, as full-line distributors to the Liebherr Construction Dealer Network for the state of Georgia. The long-standing customer relationships and outstanding business reputation that both Stafford Tractor Co. and Reliable Tractor Inc. Click for more...

C.W. Matthews, APAC Build Unique 17th Street Span →

From Construction Equipment Guide... C.W. Matthews Construction Co., of Marietta, and APAC-Georgia Inc. recently began a $38.2-million joint venture project that will provide the city of Atlanta with one of its most unique bridges. “The new design will create a connection that is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and viable for pedestrian and bicycle access,” Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Commissioner Tom Coleman said when the design was unveiled. Click for more...

American Services Razes Four Cincinnati Buildings →

From Construction Equipment Guide... No one heard “Timber,” only the sound of shears ripping apart concrete during American Services Group Inc.’s, recent demolition of four buildings along Race and Sixth streets in Cincinnati. The Cleveland-based company, which started the project in December 2001, will continue debris and soil excavation until the September 2002 completion date. The demolition portion of the project was completed on June 14. Click for more...

Formula Takes on Gradall Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Formula Equipment, based in Newburgh, NY, has entered into an agreement to represent Gradall’s equipment line in the Hudson River Valley, spanning New York State, New York City and northern New Jersey. Formula will represent Gradall excavators in all aspects, including parts, service, sales and rentals. “We’re excited about representing Gradall and its model XL 3300 wheeled-excavator,” said George Maggiolo, president of Formula Equipment. Click for more...

Komatsu Opens $20M Backhoe Plant →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corporation (KAC), held the grand opening of its Newberry Manufacturing Operation (NMO) in Newberry, SC, on May 29, 2002. The $20-million facility is the new home for production of four Komatsu backhoe loaders including the WB140-2N, WB140PS, WB150-2N and the WB150PS. Located 35 mi. northwest of Columbia, SC, the NMO facility is set on 80 acres (32 ha). The 200,000-sq.-ft. facility is the fifth major manufacturing plant Komatsu has established in North America. Click for more...

Road Widening Will Spur Safer Evacuation Routes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hurricane Alley, otherwise known as Florida, faces unique dangers. When Hurricane Andrew almost blew the state off the map in ’92, and Floyd’s destructive path swerved dangerously close in ’99, several million residents and visitors tried to flee from coastal cities. Massive traffic jams were created along major east-west highways. Had the storms landed on stranded motorists, results would have been deadly. On March 18, 2002, Gov. Click for more...

Villager Performs Picture-Perfect Pipe Work Near Kodak →

The water is flowing smoothly again under the streets near Kodak in Rochester, NY. Working 12-hour days, Villager Construction, of Fairport, replaced 3,500 ft. (1,066 m) of concrete water pipe with new 36-in. (91.4 cm) diameter ductile iron piping. Monroe County Water Authority ordered the work after several breaks occurred along Lake Avenue. “The most difficult part of the job was trying to work around Kodak’s utilities,” said Joe Venuti, president of Villager Construction. Click for more...

OK Aquarium Job Poses Challenges by the Gallon →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Talk about working "in a goldfish bowl." The Ross Group Construction Corporation, based in Tulsa, has been working on the highly-anticipated million-gallon Oklahoma Aquarium since May 2001. Situated on 66 acres (27 ha), the facility opening this summer will encompass 72,000 sq. ft. (6689 sq m), including the 1-million-gal. (3 million L) tank. Sharks, octopi, barracudas – you name it – the sea creatures will be taking up residence. Click for more...

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