October 2019

Equipment Today October 2019
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Business
Calculate How to Cover Construction Business Costs to Get to Profits

Inverter generators are typically lighter and smaller than equivalent conventional portable generators.
Portable Generators
Slash Portable Generator Emissions with Inverter and Battery Technology
Your average operator isn’t a small person. If you assume they have size 11 ft., are wearing PPE boots, and those boots probably have dirt or mud built up on them, the last thing you want is a small foot well or a raised partition taking up most of the room in the foot well.
Earthmoving - Compact
Choose Skid Steer, CTL and Compact Wheel Loader Options to Reduce Operator Fatigue
Your average operator isn’t a small person. If you assume they have size 11 ft., are wearing PPE boots, and those boots probably have dirt or mud built up on them, the last thing you want is a small foot well or a raised partition taking up most of the room in the foot well.
Earthmoving - Compact
Choose Skid Steer, CTL and Compact Wheel Loader Options to Reduce Operator Fatigue
Construction firms need to adapt recruiting strategies to attract Gen Z (people born after 1996) job seekers.
Business
Five Tips to Recruit Gen Z to the Construction Industry
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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Construction Estimating Takeoff On-Screen Saves Time and Makes Changes Easy
Estimating with On Center Software slashes the cost and time of using blueprints and creates the cornerstone of an entrepreneur’s construction startup
September 18, 2019
On-Center Software's on-screen takeoff software shows a color-coded digital takeoff of an elementary school construction project with the building materials quantities listed.
Compact Track Loaders
Get a Tighter Grip on Compact Track Loader Undercarriage Options
It's important to understand the differences in compact track loader undercarriages and how the options impact performance, comfort and durability.
September 17, 2019
Changes to the undercarriage frame and torsion axles on Caterpillar's new D3 Series CTLs reduce machine pitching and rocking, while still offering improved ride comfort.
Paving
Ignite Construction Summit Targets Construction Owners and Executives
New Ignite Construction Summit to focus on owners and high-level managers
September 13, 2019
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Construction News
Newark Receives $120M “Plug” To Fix Water Emergency But Larger Crisis Looms
A new grant will help fast-track the city's water infrastructure upgrades but the challenges brought to light are part of a bigger national problem
August 26, 2019
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
Ram Trucks is launching the third generation EcoDiesel into its 2020 model year 1500
The third generation EcoDiesel is a fresh design with over 80% new components.
August 22, 2019
The Ram 1500 Rebel EcoDiesel is equipped with many features which enhance off-road performance, such as an air-suspension system, differential lock and Hill Decent Control.
Equipment
Electric Heavy-duty Equipment Creating a New Experience on the Jobsite
As more manufacturers market battery-powered off-road equipment, here’s what construction contractors can expect in coming years
July 15, 2019
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Fleet Maintenance
Plan Ahead for Rebuilds to Add Life to Aging Equipment
Caterpillar experts explain how a rebuild strategy can help you drive down the total cost of construction equipment ownership
July 8, 2019
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