http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive Bringing you the voice of the construction equipment owner. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:55:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en ©Sam Simon sam.simon@cygnusb2b.com (Sam Simon) sam.simon@cygnusb2b.com 1440 construction, construction equipment, equipment owner, construction equipment owner, construction business, contractor, contractor business, heavy equipment Podcasts for construction equipment owners. Sam Simon Sam Simon sam.simon@cygnusb2b.com No no http://www.forconstructionpros.com/Podcasts/Podcast-Banner-iTunes-Small.jpg http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive 144 144 http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2008/10/03/caterpillars-new-compact-track-loaders/ http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2008/10/03/caterpillars-new-compact-track-loaders/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:44:28 +0000 Sam Simon http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2008/10/03/caterpillars-new-compact-track-loaders/ http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2008/10/03/caterpillars-new-compact-track-loaders/feed/ 12:07 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, ... 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) 279C,,289C,,299C,,Caterpillar,,comact,track,loader,,mutli-terrain,loader,,skid,loader,,skid,steer Sam Simon no No http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2008/06/02/the-wheeled-blower-podcast/ http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2008/06/02/the-wheeled-blower-podcast/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:51:44 +0000 Sam Simon http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2008/06/02/the-wheeled-blower-podcast/ http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2008/06/02/the-wheeled-blower-podcast/feed/ 7:11 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 ... 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. construction,equipment,,paving,equipment,,striping,equipment,,blower,,wheeled,blower,,pavement,prep,,striping,prep,,billy,goat,the,force Sam Simon no No http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2008/04/16/equipment-theft-update/ http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2008/04/16/equipment-theft-update/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:37:59 +0000 Sam Simon http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2008/04/16/equipment-theft-update/ http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2008/04/16/equipment-theft-update/feed/ 7:21 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 ... 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. equipment,theft,,lojack,,construction,equipment,,construction,contractor Sam Simon no No http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2007/05/25/online-auctions/ http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2007/05/25/online-auctions/#comments Fri, 25 May 2007 14:22:10 +0000 Sam Simon http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2007/05/25/online-auctions/ http://www.forconstructionpros.com/interactive/2007/05/25/online-auctions/feed/ 12:36 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 ... In the first installment of the Editor\'s podcast 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. Editor\'s,Podcast,,Sam,Simon,,IronPlanet,,Bill,Coleman,,online,auctions,,contractor,,construction,,construction,equipment Sam Simon no No