November 2021

Equipment Today November 2021
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Construction Safety
OSHA Initiates Rulemaking Process, Other Steps to Combat Risks of Extreme Heat Exposure

Doosan recently introduced a transparent bucket option for all the Dash-7 Series machines. The transparent bucket technology uses multiple cameras on the machine to give you a stitched overlay of those camera views to make that bucket virtually invisible.
Loaders
Technology Improves Wheel Loader “Visibility”
Every engine includes a sweet spot in its power curve between peak power and peak torque. You want the transmission gearing and axle gear ratio to stay in this sweet spot while hauling the payload at the desired speed.
Trucks & Accessories
How to Choose Pickup Truck Axle Gear Ratios to Improve Performance
Every engine includes a sweet spot in its power curve between peak power and peak torque. You want the transmission gearing and axle gear ratio to stay in this sweet spot while hauling the payload at the desired speed.
Trucks & Accessories
How to Choose Pickup Truck Axle Gear Ratios to Improve Performance
Maintain a four-second interval of clear space between you and the vehicle ahead of you to ensure adequate reaction time and the ability to stop the load.
Construction Safety
Top Construction Fleet Defensive Driving and Safety Best Practices
More In This Issue
Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 - 6
Navistar Enhances International MV Truck Safety and Capability
Increased visibility, collision mitigation options and Diamond Logic customization ensure International's medium-duty MV is up to vocational tasks.
October 14, 2021
The International MV Series medium-duty truck has been designed to accommodate body upfits and it includes the Diamond Logic electrical system.
Business
Beware the Risks of Unexpected Taxes, Creeping Fleet Costs and Material Stockpiling
Mind these precautions on taxes when doing business across state lines, the creeping costs of aging equipment and the potential risks of stockpiling building materials.
October 13, 2021
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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Procore’s New In-Line Financial Tools Upgrade Kitchell’s Forecasting Certainty
Shifting from spreadsheets to tools built in to the general contractor’s project management software improves inputs, transparency and consistency of forecasts, improving communications with clients and freeing up funds to invest in R&D.
October 13, 2021
Kitchell's modeling with safety data has proven that artificial intelligence can predict risk with an accuracy that the company will also apply to construction-project financial performance.
Construction Technology
How to Harness Digital Technology to Manage Both Rented and Owned Equipment
United Rentals shares tips on how companies can better manage construction equipment and improve worksite productivity using digital solutions.
October 12, 2021
Digital tools can help manage rented and owned fleet all in one place, in ways that save time and money.
Pickup Trucks & Vans
ATLIS Motor Vehicles' Fast-Charging Electric XT to Surpass 3/4-ton Pickup Capability
The XT truck targets the work needs of fleet owners, small businesses and tradespeople, with a 500-mile range and fast recharge time of less than 15 minutes.
September 29, 2021
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Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Western Star Expands X-Series Vocational Truck Line
Building on the 49X launch last year, Western Star releases the 47X to reach new vocational applications.
September 23, 2021
With a standard 111.6-in. BBC or optional 110.8-in. BBC, which is 10-in shorter than the 49X, the Western Star 47X is well suited to applications that require a shorter overall vehicle length to meet federal or local bridge law requirements, such as mixers or super dumps.
Fleet Maintenance
How Operator Inspections Can Cut Construction Equipment Owning & Operating Costs
Operators are in the best position to monitor construction equipment health, prevent downtime and maximize efficiency.
May 28, 2021
Daily service checks are heavily dependent on the type of machine being utilized. Operators need to become familiar with the particular machine they plan to use and develop a routine.
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