Archive for the ‘Equipment’ Category

Construction Equipment Theft Update

Monday, November 10th, 2008 by Sam Simon

Do you know what is the most-targeted piece of construction equipment by thieves? How about the “actual” cost of equipment theft? Did you know that according to a recent survey done by Cygnus Business Media on behalf of LoJack and National Insurance Crime Bureau that 71% of construction equipment owners have experienced equipment theft, 29% have had five or more incidents of equipment theft, 70% of recovered equipment incurred damages of $5,000 or more and 62% of the stolen equipment was never recovered? Mike Harrell, LoJack Corporation’s Law Enforcement Operations Liaison for the North Carolina area sits down with the Construction Business Podcast to discuss these and other trends affecting construction equipment owners.

Download the “Research Survey on Construction Equipment Theft” report for more details.

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Caterpillar’s New Compact Track Loaders

Friday, October 3rd, 2008 by Sam Simon

Caterpillar recently unveiled three new additions to its line of rubber-track loaders - 279C, 289C and 299C. These loaders feature a newly engineered suspension-type undercarriage, designed and built by Caterpillar, with the chassis of their multi terrain loader counterparts, the 277C, 287C and 297C. Joining the construction equipment podcast to discuss the new rubber-track loaders and where they fit into the product line are Pierre Verdon Industry Manager North America - skid steer loaders, multi-trerrian loaders and compact track loaders and Todd Lynnes, Product Marketing Manger - skid steer loaders, multi-train loaders and compact track loaders. Listen to the podcast at the bottom of this post.

Basic Specifications for 279C, 289C and 299C Compact Track Loaders

 

279C

289C

299C

Rated op. capacity (50% tipping load)

3,200 lb (1415 kg)

3,850lb (1746 kg)

4,150 lb (1882 kg)

Operating weight

9,892 lb (4487 kg)

10,365 lb (4702 kg)

10,730 lb (4867 kg)

Engine model

Cat C3.4T

Cat C3.4T

Cat C3.4T

Net engine power

82 hp (61 kW)

82 hp (61 kW)

90 hp (67 kW)

Hydraulic power:

Standard

High Flow XPS

 

22 gpm (84 L/min)
3,335 psi (23 000 kPa)

33 gpm (125 L/min)
4,061 psi (28 000 kPa)

 

22 gpm (84 L/min)
3,335 psi (23 000 kPa)

33 gpm (125 L/min)
4,061 psi (28 000 kPa)

 

22 gpm (84 L/min)
3,335 psi (23 000 kPa)

33 gpm (125 L/min)
4,061 psi (28 000 kPa)

Linkage type

Radial

Vertical

Vertical

Bucket pin height at max. lift

123 in. (3128 mm)

127 in. (3239 mm)

129 in. (3286 mm)

Travel speed:

   One speed

   Two speed option

 

5.0 mph (8.1 kph)

8.5 mph (13.6 kph)

 

5.0 mph (8.1 kph)

8.5 mph (13.6 kph)

 

5.0 mph (8.1 kph)

8.5 mph (13.6 kph)

Machine width

78 in. (1981 mm)

78 in. (1981 mm)

78 in. (1981 mm)

Ground pressure

4.0 psi (27.2 kPa)

4.1 psi (28.5 kPa)

4.3 psi (29.6 kPa)

Caterpillar 279C compact track loader

Caterpillar 289C compact track loader

Caterpillar 299C compact track loader

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The Wheeled Blower Podcast

Monday, June 2nd, 2008 by Sam Simon

Drew Coates, product manager with Billy Goat, provides some insights about Billy Goat’s new “The Force” wheeled blower. The Force features new design elements to reduce weight and optimized horse power to ensure maximum air performance. Coates also leaks information about another new blower from Billy Goat that weighs in at 76 pounds.

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Equipment Theft Update

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 by Sam Simon

Mike Miller, police liaison with LoJack, discusses the recent equipment theft report released by LoJack, gives some tips on how construction business owners can protect their equipment and why construction equipment is a target for thieves.

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Online Auctions

Friday, May 25th, 2007 by Sam Simon

In the first installment of the Construction Equipment Owner’s Podcast - which will be a regular feature of this blog - ForConstructionPros.com Editor Sam Simon speaks with Bill Coleman, COO of IronPlanet. The two discuss online auctions and how contractors use the service to purchase and sell equipment. Press play to begin listening to the interview or click the download link to save the file and play on any device that plays MP3 files.

Also, check back for upcoming Editor’s podcasts about pavement sweeping, hearing protection, National Demolition Association study results and much more.

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