November 2014

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Site Dumpers
What to Know Before Using a Dump Truck to Tow

The condition of the cutting edge is critical to achieving accurate grade. Check cutting edge condition daily and prior to starting final grade.
Earthmoving Equipment
How to Maintain Motor Graders for Fine-Grade Accuracy
Mid-sized wheel loaders such as the Kawasaki 67Z7 are compact enough to maneuver on tight construction sites, while providing the power required to handle a variety of tasks.
Earthmoving Equipment
Versatility Is Their Middle Name
Mid-sized wheel loaders such as the Kawasaki 67Z7 are compact enough to maneuver on tight construction sites, while providing the power required to handle a variety of tasks.
Earthmoving Equipment
Versatility Is Their Middle Name
Features of the new Trimble system have saved D.H. Griffin Co. the equivalent of one staff person’s annual salary.
Construction Technology
New Fleet Management Technology Lifts Roadblocks for Demolition Contractor
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Construction Technology
New Fleet Management Technology Lifts Roadblocks for Demolition Contractor
Trimble's Fleet Management suite provides visibility into daily field service operations and helps managers identify, manage and improve operations areas such as driver safety, customer service, back-office administration, fuel use and vehicle efficiency
October 27, 2014
Features of the new Trimble system have saved D.H. Griffin Co. the equivalent of one staff person’s annual salary.
Business Services
Infrastructure Investment Gets Local: Grassroots Campaigns Find Momentum in the Wake of Federal Inaction
State and local governments and communities work to pass initiatives that preserve infrastructure and grow their economies.
October 16, 2014
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Fleet Maintenance
Optimize Oil Change Intervals
Maintaining engine lubricating oil is a very important element in stretching the productive life of engines
August 6, 2014
Many engine manufacturers vary drain interval requirements based upon the severity/level of the vehicle service, weight of the load being hauled, fuel economy, idle time, service environment, etc.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Immediate Drop in Machine Costs Spurs Herzog Contracting to Greater Telematics Use
Measuring actual utilization with on-board-computer data reveals better utilization than the St. Joseph, Mo., contractor got with paper records from the field
June 26, 2014
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Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Telematics Become Integral in Equipment Design
As use of telematics grows, manufacturers are realizing the value of developing and integrating these systems earlier in the equipment design process.
May 16, 2014
Case considers telematics during the early stages of the design process because it increases the ability to capture data and apply it in a meaningful manner.
Earthmoving Equipment
Articulated Haulers Help Keep Illinois Highway Project Moving
More than 2.5 million cubic meters of material is being moved with a fleet of Volvo articulated haulers.
April 10, 2014
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Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Telematics Help Turtle Construction Run Milling Machines with 1% Downtime
Florida contractor mills 10 million square yards in a year with virtually no breakdowns on 15 milling machines
April 1, 2014
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