June 2015

Equipment Today June 2015

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Equipment Today 2015 Excavator Spec Guide

Make sure to tighten bolts in the correct pattern. ALWAYS tighten and torque wheel nuts in a star pattern starting at the 12 o’clock position. Stud-piloted systems have a dry torque and hub-piloted systems have an oiled torque.

Tips to Prevent Wheel-off Incidents with Heavy Trucks

Above-ground tanks are more prone to significant daytime to nighttime temperature swings, which generate water. The fuel temperature drops at night, lowering the water solubility limit, and moisture drops out of the fuel.

Diesel Fuel Housekeeping Cuts Construction Equipment Downtime

Above-ground tanks are more prone to significant daytime to nighttime temperature swings, which generate water. The fuel temperature drops at night, lowering the water solubility limit, and moisture drops out of the fuel.

Diesel Fuel Housekeeping Cuts Construction Equipment Downtime

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Four Technologies That Will Impact Diesel Engine Efficiency

Four Technologies That Will Impact Diesel Engine Efficiency

To achieve the US Department of Energy's goal of 55% thermal efficiency, engine manufacturers will continue to bring new technologies to construction equipment

June 17, 2015

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Hammers/Breakers

Precautions for Hydraulic Breaker Use on Compact Equipment

Give extra consideration to a few key points when using breaker attachments on compact excavators and skid-steer or compact track loaders.

June 17, 2015

According to Arrowhead Rockdrill, vibration suppression is a key factor when using breakers on compact equipment. Because of the carrier's smaller size, vibration is more noticeable and can potentially damage to the machine.

Hammers/Breakers

Manufacturers Supply Built-in Protection for Breaker Attachments

Manufacturers have added or, in some cases, taken away features in hydraulic breakers to increase longevity and efficiency and reduce repair costs.

June 17, 2015

Montabert offers an automatic speed variation system on its heavy range breakers to adjust the impact energy and striking rate to match material hardness.

Hammers/Breakers

Refresher on Use and Care of Hydraulic Breaker Attachments

Proper operating techniques and routine maintenance can enhance breaker performance and extend operating life.

June 17, 2015

When a breaker is sized properly to the carrier, energy transmits to the work surface to effectively break material.

Estimating & Bidding

Equipment Inspections Make Traylor Bids More Profitable

Assigning excessive wear or damage to the jobs that cause it gives Traylor Bros. an accurate accounting of the cost to work in extreme environments, so bids are more accurate

June 15, 2015

Chris Chartrey, a Traylor Bros. equipment superintendent, uses an iPad form to inspect a crane on the Tappan Zee bridge job on the Hudson River. Inspecting equipment as it leaves and arrives on sites helps Traylor assign excessive wear directly to the work that causes it, so future bids can accommodate the cost.

Manitowoc Cranes a Key Player on Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement

The complex site calls for 30+ cranes - 14 of them from Manitowoc - to handle a variety of loading, unloading, pile driving, lift and place and other tasks.

May 28, 2015

The 110-ton-capacity Manitowoc 11000-1 was erected on a trestle, where it loads and unloads supplies from barges working along the waterway, plus is used as an accessory crane.

Switch to JCB Excavators Equates to Fuel Savings and Productivity Gains

The change in brands results in better performance and fuel economy for Alabama construction firm.

May 21, 2015

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