Excavators

Smooth Operators – The Experts Behind Florida's I-4 Ultimate →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Roberto Rodriguez is feeling proud. He's doing his part to complete the largest infrastructure project underway in the United States, the I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project, a $2.3 billion Public-Private Partnership (P3) project to redesign and reconstruct one of Florida's most vital highway systems. The 34-year-old machine operator has been on the job for nine months, operating a Volvo excavator at several of the work sites in central Florida. Click for more...

Video: Rescuers Use Kobelco Excavator to Save Woman From Raging River →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A woman in China's Jiangxi province was rescued from a rapidly rising river with a Kobleco excavator Jan. 8. While riding a tricycle over a partially submerged bridge, the woman became trapped, clinging to a tree, NBC4i reported. Firefighters arrived with an excavator, extending the arm in an attempt to reach her. She couldn't quite reach, so a rescuer got into the water to help while his team held onto him with a rope, NBC4i reported. Click for more...

J.H. Hiers Construction 'Does It All' With Volvo, Ascendum →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Machinery has been a big part of Jeff Hiers' life for as long as he can remember — his father ran tractors on their family farm, his mother's family ran a construction company. So, after studying civil engineering at The Citadel, he went to work for the family business: Brunson Construction Company, a general contractor/commercial builder. He thought he'd work there forever… that he was “pre-destined” to work there… but after four years he left to find employment that would more closely use his degree. Click for more...

Adamo Demos Georgia Dome in Downtown ATL →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Brought in from Detroit, Mich., by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) to demolish its 71,000-seat Georgia Dome, the Adamo Demolition Company perfectly executed the implosion of the stadium — in 12 seconds — that was built in 1992 as the home stadium for the Atlanta Falcons football team. When the Dome opened in 1992, it was the largest covered stadium in the world and featured the largest cable-supported fabric roof. Click for more...

Takeuchi Introduces TB235-2 Compact Hydraulic Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US has launched the TB235-2 compact hydraulic excavator. Sharing the same design concept of the TB230, TB240 and TB260, the TB235-2 provides Takeuchi with a 3.5 ton (3.1 t) offering in this competitive market classification. With the TB235-2, Takeuchi will be able to meet the needs of a wide range of customers including general contractors, landscapers, utility contractors and the rental industry. Click for more...

First Phase of U.S. 30 Upgrade Moves Forward →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Nebraska Department of Transportation, via the Build Nebraska Act, is spending close to $170 million to convert roughly 26 mi. of U.S. Highway 30 (U.S. 30) between Schuyler and Fremont in Dodge and Colfax County from a two-lane road into a four-lane expressway on new alignment that in places is 1.5 to 2 mi. north of the existing U.S. 30 alignment. The project is being constructed in three phases —Schuyler to Rogers, Rogers to North Bend and North Bend to Fremont. Click for more...

Rudolph Libbe Inc. Completes LEED Building Design and Construction →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Rudolph Libbe Inc. recently completed construction of the $26 million Northwood Schools in Northwood, Ohio, for Northwood Local Schools (NLS). The school, which acheived LEED Silver certification, is located on the site of the Olney School and the Olney Elementary School that have been demolished, and adjacent to Northwood High School, which will be repurposed with the 800-seat auditorium and 10,000-sq.-ft. Click for more...

ALLU Transformer TS Drum Assembly Improves Profitability in Pipeline Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The ALLU Transformer TS drum assembly, manufactured for the existing ALLU Transformer D-Series material processor attachment frames, is an effective tool for pipeline padding and backfilling applications. Because it allows material to be screened onsite and then backfilled directly into a trench, it eliminates the need for dedicated stationary screening or purchase of fine soil. ALLU D-Series attachments work with wheel loaders, excavators, skid steers or backhoes to screen, crush, pulverize, aerate, blend, mix, separate, feed and load materials all in one stage — increasing the profitability and efficiency of pipeline construction operations. Click for more...

Fifty Years of Friendship Grows From Business Relationship →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A five-decade friendship. A five-decade business relationship. In the case of Victor P. Zugibe Inc. and Pine Bush Equipment, the relationship is the same. Victor Zugibe already owned a gas station and a sporting goods store when he started a construction company in 1968. His first pieces of equipment were a Case dozer and Case loader backhoe that he purchased from Pine Bush Equipment. Pine Bush's Ken Boniface sold Zugibe those first pieces of equipment. Click for more...

Montana Mining Complex's $47.2M Clean Up →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Upper Blackfoot Mining Complex (UMBC) officials are reflecting on work already completed as part of the $47.2 million effort. The project's main goal is to remove roughly 1 million cu. yds. of tailings and mine waste to protect human health and the environment by minimizing direct contact with contaminants. “The people of Montana support cleaning up these legacy mining operations and look forward to the recreational opportunities these sites often provide, from trails through town to fishing in the high country,” said Shellie Haaland, Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) construction manager, Upper Blackfoot Mining Complex. Click for more...

Battle Ax Mulching Attachment Designed for 7- to 15-Ton Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Loftness has introduced the Battle Ax mulching attachment for 7- to 15-ton (6.3 to 13.6 t) excavators to its VMLogix line of products. Featuring a new rotor, two-stage cutting chamber and direct-drive variable displacement piston motor, the heavy-duty Battle Ax is designed for highly efficient vegetation management, including right-of-way maintenance, land clearing, forestry applications and more. The Battle Ax is available with 41-, 51- and 61-in. Click for more...

Oak Island Treasure Hunters Turn to Caterpillar for Digging Needs →

Oak Island is a dream for buried-treasure hunters, tantalizing them with links to 14th-century explorers, 17th-century gold coins and mysterious coded messages. For nearly 200 years, the island has drawn treasure-seekers. Among them are two Michigan brothers, Rick and Marty Lagina, who a decade ago invested in the mile-long piece of land off the coast of Nova Scotia and began to paw through its soil. Click for more...

Volvo EW 180E Lets Community Put Wheels Into Motion →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is carved into 52,000 acres between Scottsdale, Fountain Hills and Mesa, Ariz., with the majestic Red Mountain as a backdrop. Location and the progressive attitude of its Tribal Council make it unlike any other community in the United States. Over the past 15 years, the SRPMIC and its development arm, Salt River Devco, have been at the forefront of the metro area's most signature commercial projects while staying true to their heritage. Click for more...

Keep Your Excavator in Top Shape With These Maintenance Tips →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Your excavator is the driving force that allows your team to get their jobs done. Taking care of your machine is crucial to keeping it running in smooth working order, avoiding expensive repairs and downtime. Be sure to keep accurate records for each machine in your fleet and have your operators and technicians faithfully perform the tasks at each interval. When renting a machine, it is equally important to follow the rental company's daily maintenance procedures to avoid additional charges for repairs. Click for more...

Oregon Contractor Requires Versatility in Limited Space →

From Construction Equipment Guide... If one were to see Thompson Brothers Excavating Inc.'s (TBE) current job site in The Dalles, Ore., “limited access” might be the last thing that comes to mind. Sweeping hillsides abutting the area's Columbia River Gorge offer a majestic, wide open view as far as the eye can see. Yet, as the company excavates for a series of pads to be used for the replacement of existing transmission lines, they've repeatedly found themselves in tight situations as they bench their way up those same hills. Click for more...

Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company Now Carries Mecalac →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac recently announced the addition of Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, based in Forest Park, Ga., as its newest full-service distributor. Reynolds-Warren will cover the entire state of Georgia, as well as the border areas of the state, including north Florida, east Alabama, western South Carolina and southern Tennessee, until dealers are selected to represent these states. Brian Meissen, sales manager of Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, said the company looked into the Mecalac line for quite some time and discovered the versatility, quality and unique design of the company's line of machines. Click for more...

JCB's Dealer Network Expands in South Central Canada With Addition of Westcon JCB →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Westcon JCB, headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, is the newest addition to JCB's growing North American dealer network. The new dealer will sell, rent and service JCB equipment from branches in Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg, Manitoba. “Westcon is continually looking for new product lines, and we are pleased to now represent JCB construction products in Saskatchewan and Manitoba,” said Brian Brown, president and CEO of Westcon Equipment. Click for more...

Kirby-Smith Machinery to Sell Link-Belt Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LBX Company LLC announced the appointment of Kirby-Smith Machinery Company as the authorized dealer of Link-Belt excavators and material handling equipment in northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri, including the Kansas City, Mo., market area. This appointment is effective immediately. “We are excited about our newly formed partnership with Kirby-Smith and for what the future holds for their brand new location in Kansas City, Kansas. Click for more...

Kobelco USA's Dealer Network Continues to Expand →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Century Rentals and Westrax Machinery to its growing dealer network. “We're dedicated to providing customers with the value of industry-leading Kobelco excavators through our nationwide dealer network,” said Pete Morita, vice president — excavator division, Kobelco USA. Click for more...

ASV Adds Ohio Dealer to Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added National First Equipment, LLC to its dealer network. The Berea, Ohio-based center rents, sells and services a variety of used compact construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and backhoes. “We've always been focused on providing high-quality equipment and after-sales support to landscapers, do-it-yourselfers and small contractors,” said Larry Mahnen, National First Equipment general manager. Click for more...

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