Equipment Today back issues from October 2005:
Spec Heavy Haulers for the Task
Oct 01, 2005; ... Component selection should vary to meet unique demands. Getting the most out of your Class 8 haul tractors requires a careful evaluation of how you use them. You need the capacity to move your heaviest equipment, but you want to avoid the cost and potential weight penalties associated ...
A Different Look at Field Service
Oct 01, 2005; ... IMT field service vehicles seen as investment, not expense. No matter how you look at it, down equipment means lost money for contractors, service providers and equipment dealers. That's why many people in these sectors are taking a different look at purchasing field service equipment ....
Preventive Maintenance on the Go
Oct 01, 2005; ... Spec'ing the proper lube truck, trailer or skid efficiently maximizes uptime and ensures oils are handled properly. The price of portable lubrication solutions varies from less than $20,000 for a lube skid to $150,000 for a top of the line Class 8 lube truck. "A base lube truck is ...
TRAILERS
Oct 01, 2005; ... Genesis Dump Trailers East Manufacturing offers the Genesis aluminum dump and transfer trailers that combine the weight and aerodynamic fuel savings of a round-body trailer with the capacity, strength and ease of repair of a square box. * Flat, smooth sides to reduce wind ...
Interchangeable Bodies Increase Utilization
Oct 01, 2005; ... Quick-change bodies allow trucks to perform multiple tasks. It's often tough to justify dedicated trucks. A flatbed, water truck or dump truck may not get enough use to allow a clear-cut purchase decision. In these instances, a truck that allows bodies to be interchanged quickly can ...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Oct 01, 2005; ... APWA Sept 11-14, 2005 Minneapolis, MN ICUEE Sept. 27-29, 2005 Louisville, KY NPE-West Nov. 17-19, 2005 Las Vegas, NV World of Concrete Jan. 17-20, 2006 Las Vegas, ...
Trucks Drive the Construction Industry
Oct 01, 2005; ... A construction project doesn't begin until men, materials and equipment are on the jobsite. Trucks are the vehicles by which you transport all of these essential elements, but transportation isn't where the benefits of trucks end. Dump trucks keep road building and construction jobs running ...
HEAVY HAULERS
Oct 01, 2005; ... International 7700 Truck The International 7700 Series offer features that specifically target bridge formula mixer, super dump and block hauler applications. * Single 12.25-in. frame is lighter than many double 10-in. frames * Front taper leaf spring system for smooth ...
SERVICE TRUCKS
Oct 01, 2005; ... IMT Dominator Iowa Mold Tooling (IMT) introduces several enhancements to its Dominator field service vehicle and telescopic crane. * Increased amount of workspace provides greater accessibility to tools * Service body features rain eaves on each side of truck, non-slip ...
Get More Payload Per Dollar
Oct 01, 2005; ... Dump trailers can maximize payloads in select applications. Bridge laws are a fact of life for many of today's dump truck operators. Federal highways are governed by the federal bridge formula, which uses a mathematical formula to calculate legal axle weights and spacings. This is ...
TRUCK ACCESSORIES
Oct 01, 2005; ... Towmaster Trailer The Contrail C-14 drop-deck trailer has spring-assist ramps and Auto-Latch ramp hold-ups. * 13,600-lb. capacity * Oak wood deck * 7,000-lb. Dexter Torfiex axles INDICATE 36 ON INQUIRY CARD Highway Products Gorilla ...
VEHICLE VERSATILITY
Oct 01, 2005; ... TruckCraft TC-200 COMBO The TC-200 COMBO converts a single- or dual-wheel pickup to a combination service/dump body. * Aluminum body designed for a full-size pickup * Provides 32 cu. ft. of storage and 2.4 cu. yds. of dump volume with a 5,000-lb. dump capacity * ...
Get Involved in the Recovery Process
Oct 01, 2005; ... It's been a few years since my last trip to New Orleans. Although I can still picture the historic buildings and recall the charm and excitement of the French Quarter, these memories seem far removed from the images of devastation following Hurricane Katrina. The damage done to the city is ...
Equipment Introductions
Oct 01, 2005; ... Take a look through the next couple of pages for the latest equipment available. You'll find a solid sampling of both new machines and models that have been recently revamped by the manufacturers. For more information on any of these products, simply fill out the reader service card included in ...
Finish Work Delivers Growth Opportunities
Oct 01, 2005; ... Contractors expand equipment utilization by adapting machines for landscaping tasks. With the right attachments, skid steers, compact track loaders and other machines in your fleet can be adapted for expansion into the landscaping business. This can include branching out into restoration ...
Trenching Through the Deep Freeze
Oct 01, 2005; ... Take on winter soil conditions with proper trencher setup and care. Frost conditions vary throughout the country and from year to year. An early snow might mean a well-insulated ground and little frost. But a rainy season followed by a cold snap with little snow cover could mean frost as ...
Unique Options for Jobsite Transport
Oct 01, 2005; ... Utility vehicles and smaller crawler carriers can be an ideal choice for moving people and materials around large jobsites, maneuvering on slopes or traversing tough underfoot conditions. Here is a look at some of the latest models. For more information on any of these products, turn to ...
Trenching Equipment
Oct 01, 2005; ... Wolfe/Man 7000 Wheel Trencher The Wolfe/Man 7000 from A & E Construction Supply is an allhydrostatic wheel trencher designed for pipeline and drainage work. * 7-ft. depth with a 20- to 36-in. width * 48,000-lb. operating weight * 325-hp Cat engine * ...
Get Proper Insurance For Your Oil
Oct 01, 2005; ... Matching filters to the application and proper installation are crucial to oil system performance. Which oil filter strikes the best balance between performance, cost and longevity? To find the answer, you may want to view the oil filter as a type of insurance policy. "No ...
Drive Toward Optimum Performance
Oct 01, 2005; ... Drive axle suspension choice tailors trucks for the task. There are basically four types of drive axle suspension systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks: rigid mount, steel leaf springs, rubber blocks and air ride. The choice between systems directly impacts the vehicle's ride ...
Oils & Lubricants
Oct 01, 2005; ... Bosch Premium Oil Filters Bosch Premium oil Filters are based on the Filtech media technology, which removes over 98% of engine oil impurities. * Synthetic and natural materials up to 42% larger with a 30% thicker filtration area vs. traditional filters * High lubricity ...
Track System Stays True To Its Name
Oct 01, 2005; ... A California contractor discovers multiple benefits to using bolt-on s kid-steer tracks. Bob Horrell uses just two primary pieces of equipment for his dirt moving business in Acton, CA - a "skip" loader (utility tractor) and a skid-steer loader. But he's equipped them in such a fashion ...
Equipment Prices On The Rise
Oct 01, 2005; ... You can push back higher costs by making proactive purchase decisions. I get the opportunity each year to help produce the Associated Equipment Distributors Executive Forum. It is a two-day, spirited session designed to bring industry people up to speed about the construction industry, ...