April 2015

Equipment Today April 2015
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StopConstructionFalls.com's interactive map of 2014 Fatal Construction Falls offers detail on each fatal incident.
Fall Protection
A Contractor’s 4 Legal Obligations to Prevent Falls

Surgical Land Clearing uses a 111-hp Terex PT-110 Forestry compact track loader with a Loftness brush cutter attachment to cut through undergrowth and trees up to 8 in. in diameter.
Brush Cutters
Choose Mobile Mulching Equipment Wisely to Clear More Profits on Land Clearing Jobs
The infographic highlights the different types of biofuels and the materials from which they're derived. Source: Ricardo Strategic Consulting
Fleet Maintenance
Growing the Demand for Biofuels in Off-highway Equipment Applications
The infographic highlights the different types of biofuels and the materials from which they're derived. Source: Ricardo Strategic Consulting
Fleet Maintenance
Growing the Demand for Biofuels in Off-highway Equipment Applications
John Moore, a retired general surgeon practitioner, started out clearing on his farm and for his friends. As he gained more experience, he decided to build it into a business.
Compact Track Loaders
Terex PT-110 Forestry Loader Cuts with Surgical Precision in Land Clearing Applications
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Compact Track Loaders
Terex PT-110 Forestry Loader Cuts with Surgical Precision in Land Clearing Applications
Retired surgeon creates a second life for himself in land clearing using a compact track loader specifically designed for forestry applications.
April 16, 2015
John Moore, a retired general surgeon practitioner, started out clearing on his farm and for his friends. As he gained more experience, he decided to build it into a business.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Pulling the Cover Off New Introductions at the NTEA Work Truck Show
Product launches at the 2015 event include new trucks, bodies and components designed to create more options for vocational customers.
April 14, 2015
To draw attention to the 2016 F-650/750 that will show up at dealerships later this year, Ford displayed the ultimate Tonka truck.
Portable Generators
Inverter Technology Offers Increased Jobsite Portability
Weight savings and quiet operation are game changers for today's generator power sources.
April 14, 2015
Lighter weight in a smaller package size is driving a transformation on the construction jobsite where many small inverter generators are taking the place of a couple of larger conventional generators to allow workers to charge lithium ion work tool batteries and cell phones.
Earthmoving Equipment
Simplified Controls Increase Backhoe Productivity
New models feature automation, ergonomic design and enhanced hydraulic control.
April 14, 2015
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Filters
Filters Play Integral Part in Maintaining Equipment Reliability
Today's engines demand due diligence when it comes to managing contaminants.
December 16, 2014
Protecting your investments with filtration systems decreases fueling time and can increase flow capacity from tank to equipment. Shown is the Donaldson Clean Solutions 4 filter Manifold, which has a max flow range of 250 gpm/946 ppm.
Trench Shoring & Shielding
How to Assist Your Customers When Renting Trench Shoring and Shielding Equipment
Excavation projects by definition are dangerous operations that require caution and planning, especially when the excavation is intended to create a work space for personnel such as for underground installation repair or installation.
December 16, 2014
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