December 2016

Equipment Today December 2016
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The loaders are fitted with 12-ft. forks to move 40-ft. bundles of rebar, with many of the loads weighing up to 6 tons.
Loaders
Value-priced Loaders Help MCL Contracting Shave Time and Costs on Concrete Projects

A dedicated mulcher tractor is more likely to have a rugged design with the required safety features built specifically for forestry applications.
Material Processing & Debris Handling
Maximize the Return on Mobile Mulchers
While Volvo offers work modes for the transmission that allow the shift points to change based on the speed of the engine, the loaders also offer a simple solution in the form of an ECO pedal for the accelerator.
Loaders
Wheel Loaders Carry a New Level of Control
While Volvo offers work modes for the transmission that allow the shift points to change based on the speed of the engine, the loaders also offer a simple solution in the form of an ECO pedal for the accelerator.
Loaders
Wheel Loaders Carry a New Level of Control
This view of content available in the virtual-reality projection technology that Caterpillar's engineers use to evaluate designs shows the depth of machine detail available. Recent integration of this software with consumer-level HTC Vive virtual-reality goggles proves this content can be used with head-mounted displays. Adaptations to augmented-reality field service tools could dramatically improve supporting field technicians' troubleshooting difficult machine problems.
Construction Technology
Caterpillar Shows How Virtual Reality is Improving Job Sites
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Construction Technology
Caterpillar Shows How Virtual Reality is Improving Job Sites
Cat-branded commercial products already offer basic augmented reality to the field, but developments from Peoria are signaling a vastly expanded world of computer-enhanced jobsite vision
November 21, 2016
This view of content available in the virtual-reality projection technology that Caterpillar's engineers use to evaluate designs shows the depth of machine detail available. Recent integration of this software with consumer-level HTC Vive virtual-reality goggles proves this content can be used with head-mounted displays. Adaptations to augmented-reality field service tools could dramatically improve supporting field technicians' troubleshooting difficult machine problems.
Business
Can Trump’s Construction-related Campaign Promises Make It to Reality?
As a businessman and former reality star, President-elect Trump was accustomed to having things done his way. That will surely change once he takes office.
November 21, 2016
Trump's policies target the creation of thousands of jobs for American workers in the construction industry. But not all of his proposals may have a positive effect, particularly in the current tight industry labor market.
Training & Education
Prepare for the Future with Education at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017
Event includes a record number of learning sessions including a new Technology track
November 9, 2016
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 will offer a record 143 education sessions across 10 tracks, including a new Technology track.
Loaders
Volvo Adds Load Assist to H-Series Wheel Loaders
Load Assist provides both real-time intelligence to the operator and documentation of work orders for the owner and their customers
October 5, 2016
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Lubricating Equipment
Improve Productivity and Performance with Automated Lubrication
Replacing manual lubrication with an automated system reduces downtime and enables OEMs to extend the performance and warranty of their machines
October 3, 2016
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Equipment
CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio Program Raises Awareness of Construction Industry Innovations
CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio – If It’s New It’s Here – begins March 15 on iHeartRadio
March 16, 2016
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