Top 3 Articles for Q1 2014

Ford's F-150 dominated contractors' interest in the first quarter of 2014

Mar 17, 2014
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Here are the top three most read articles on ForConstructionPros.com from January through March 2014.

  1. Aluminum 2015 Ford F-150 Aims to Boost Gas Mileage and Durability

  2. Ford F-150 EcoBoost Proves Pickup Truck Buyers Want Better Gas Mileage

  3. 2014 Construction Machinery Forecast

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Crawler Carrier Technology Innovations Accelerating
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Crawler carrier technology plays a key role and their innovations can have a major impact in many different industries that use off-highway vehicles.
Crawler carriers are versatile enough for applications in off-highway construction, mining, utility infrastructure, oil and gas, environmental reclamation and more.
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Heavy Equipment's Digital Transformation
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The demand for smart, sustainable heavy equipment is rising and the need for innovation and efficiency has companies turning to electrification, automation and digital transformation.
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Batteries
Converting Gas-Powered Equipment, Vehicles to Battery Power
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As more original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) embrace electrification, it is important to understand all the considerations that go into switching to battery power.
The journey to electrification begins with meticulous preparation and a deep understanding of the application's existing power needs.
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Beyond the Jobsite: Contractor Essentials for Commercial Auto Safety
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Contractors’ auto risks are different than those encountered by professionals working in other industries. Contractors go where the work is, often with tools, materials and cargo in tow.
Contractors’ auto risks are different than those encountered by professionals working in other industries.
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De-risking the Labor Shortage
MOCA Systems, Inc.
Many people may find DLFO new and unfamiliar, but as many leading owners and construction firms have already discovered, its adoption is not difficult, and its undeniable benefits can come quickly with focused implementation.
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Mecalac Introduces Multifunctional Compact Loaders With Foldable Canopies
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The quick-folding canopy allows operators to leverage the loaders’ benefits in areas with limited overhead clearance, making a spot once inaccessible to machines now a reality.
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Volvo CE Adds 2 Mid-Size Excavators
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These mid-sized excavators feature up to 15% greater fuel efficiency, increased productivity, enhanced safety and a host of cab upgrades.
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Cat Command for Loading Available for Cat Medium Wheel Loaders
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Removing the operator from the machine, Command for Loading offers semiautonomous remote control of next generation Cat 950 – 982 wheel loaders designed to increase operating safety in hazardous environments.
Removing the operator from the machine, Command for Loading offers semiautonomous remote control of next generation Cat 950 – 982 wheel loaders designed to increase operating safety in hazardous environments.
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Komatsu Introduces New WA700-8 Wheel Loader
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This wheel loader is an ideal four-pass match with 70-ton trucks such as Komatsu’s new HD605-10 haul truck.
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LBX Announces 220, 260, 370 X4S Long Front Excavators
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The 220 model extends to 50 feet 10 inches, while the 260 takes it to the next level, reaching 59 feet 9 inches. The 370 model boasts the longest reach, extending to 60 feet 10 inches.
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Construction Safety: What To Know About Rotational Motion
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The construction industry must find a balance between safety and individual autonomy: Proper education about the risks of rotational motion, TBIs, and more.
While OSHA requires hard hats and head protection be worn by workers at risk of head injuries on the job, there are currently no construction helmet mandates that take rotational motion into account.
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