October 2016

Equipment Today October 2016
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Attendees at the Xploration Forum witnessed an autonomous L120 wheel loader and A25F articulated hauler carry out a loading and transport operation.
Construction Technology
Autonomous Technology Appears On the (Seemingly Distant) Horizon for Construction Jobsites

The Doosan Portable Power reman air compressor business has filled a need in the industry and continues to grow. Rotary screw compressors require skilled technicians to perform the reman.
Worksite Equipment
Remanufacturing Gives Tier 3 Compressors New Life
Integrating a reman engine into your generator can cost up to 50% less than a new Tier 4 Final engine, and can offer even greater savings over the purchase of a new piece of equipment.
Worksite Equipment
Consider an Alternative Green Approach for Portable Power
Integrating a reman engine into your generator can cost up to 50% less than a new Tier 4 Final engine, and can offer even greater savings over the purchase of a new piece of equipment.
Worksite Equipment
Consider an Alternative Green Approach for Portable Power
Many ride-on trenchers allow the operator to control how much of the engine’s power is dedicated to the ground drive vs. the attachment. This allows the operator to maximize the productivity of the digging implement.
Underground Equipment
Trencher Technology Digs Up Extra Productivity
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Trucks & Accessories
Tracked Carriers: The Swiss Army Knife of the Off-road Industry
Tracked carrier vehicles offer almost limitless options and versatility to the off-road construction and utility equipment market.
October 17, 2016
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Construction Technology
Five Tools that have Improved Contractors’ Job Site Connectivity
The Associated General Contractors’ IT Forum identifies several options for improving a construction firm’s ability to gather important project-management data from remote sites
October 13, 2016
Sierra Wireless developed the AirLink MP70 (www.sierrawireless.com) as a high performance, LTE-Advanced vehicle router for mobile mission critical applications, and contractors are using it in job trailers as well as vehicles to connect sites will no internet infrastructure.
Snow Removal Equipment
5 Ways to Improve Snow Removal Efficiency
To get the most out of seasonal services, construction contractors need to consider their equipment’s efficiency and ability to accurately and precisely clear their customer’s properties in as few passes as possible
October 3, 2016
To get the most out of seasonal services, construction contractors need to consider their equipment’s efficiency and ability to accurately and precisely clear their customer’s properties in as few passes as possible.
Snow Removal Equipment
Advantages of Construction Equipment Over Trucks in Snow Removal Applications
These eight points can lead to reduced operating costs and greater customer satisfaction
August 2, 2016
Working with construction equipment in snow removal applications also allows for greater visibility in many applications.
Equipment
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 Launches Theme Focused on "What’s Next"
International construction industries show will highlight the future of applied technologies for infrastructure development
March 8, 2016
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Equipment
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 to Feature Streamlined Layout
New layout will make it easier for attendees to get around at the show and find new products faster
January 4, 2016
The reconfigured CONEXPO-CON/AGG layout will include an expanded Gold Hall extending to Las Vegas Boulevard using the site of the now demolished Riviera Hotel.
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