Equipment Today provides the commercial construction industry with information for equipment selection, application, maintenance, and asset management, as well as safety and regulation. It serves contractors in highway and heavy general building demolition, utility, and other construction segments.
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In The August 2006 Issue
Features
Upcoming Shows
Explore 3-D Alternatives
There are many ways to ease into 3-D grade control.
By Curt Bennink
Gas vs. Diesel
Recent developments may affect light-and medium-duty powerplant choices.
By Curt Bennink
What is Your Fluid Telling You?
Learn how to use fluid analysis reports to spot potential problems.
Make Best Use of Power and Performance
Match attachments to compact excavators to prevent overloading.
There's More to Breaking Concrete
Here's a look at some unique alternatives for concrete removal.
Stay Safe After Dark
Let there be light.
Departments
Technology Update
Utility Vehicle Delivers Attachment Capability; New Holland Highlights Hybrid; Compact Engines Meet Emissions Challenge.
Industry Update
The Ingersoll Rand Road Institute announces its 2006-07 class schedule; new course announced by Chevron Lubricants University.
New Tax Law Benefits Construction
Do you qualify under the Section 199 deduction regualations?
Editor's Perspective
Products
Equipment Introductions
New equipment for August 2006 includes the Liebherr R 944 C Litronic crawler excavator, the Atlas Copco HB 2500 Hydraulic Breaker, the Komatsu WA500-6 Wheel Loader and much more.
Compaction
Here's your choice of walk-behind compactors ranging from rammers to rollers.
Grade Control
Find a selection of grade control systems ranging from laser-based designs to GPS.
Oils & Lubricants
Featured products for August 2006 include the Baldwin Filters PureForce Line, the Shell ROTELLA T Synthetic-Blend and more.
Roadbuilding Equipment
Whether you're milling city streets or paving highways, you'll see the latest equipment technology here.
Featured Equipment Today Online Articles
Extra
The Science of Soil Compaction
Understanding the whys and hows of soil compaction can help you make efficient equipment choices.
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