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Equipment You May Not Know Can Be Powered by Propane

Brands are increasingly adding propane models to equipment lineups because of the fuel’s many benefits and wide availability for contractors.

June 21, 2019

Propane auto-gas powered vehicles are more efficient in fuel costs per mile than gasoline.

Hands-Free Hydraulic Connections Simplify Powered Attachment Changes

Several construction equipment coupler makers leap forward with the ability to automatically, remotely connect hydraulic attachments with no helping hands

June 14, 2019

The Bob-Dock system has two main parts: an adapter plate mounted to the attachment and a patented floating coupler block housed within the Bob-Tach mounting system interface. The adapter plate connects your hydraulic attachment and has a locked hydraulic connection integrated within.

5 Common Questions about Jaw Crushers Answered

Kemper Equipment

There are many types and styles of crushing equipment. Kemper Equipment explains how to choose the right crusher for your operational needs.

May 30, 2019

Kleemann's Mobicat MC 110 Z EVO mobile jaw crusher

Specialized Buckets Are Utility Contractors' Secret Weapon

Contractors are finding they can slice through a variety of challenging materials with a special bucket mounted on their excavator

May 22, 2019

Leading Edge Hcmrb

Forestry Mulcher Helps ER Trucking Cut Its Way to More Profits

FAE forestry mulchers have allowed the Kentucky-based contractor to achieve higher profits and take on highly demanding jobs.

March 1, 2019

ER Trucking Co. mounts its FAE forestry mulchers on CAT long-reach excavators.

In-place Recycling Fills the Void on Rural Florida Road

A combination of Wirtgen machines was used to widen and in-place recycle a failing road in Seminole Count, Florida.

February 21, 2019

Vogele Super 2100 3i Cir Fla

Six Must-have Compact Equipment Attachments

While there are many options when it comes to attachment selection, plus, many niche markets requiring unique or even custom attachments, you might ask yourself: which ones are versatile enough for any job and worth the investment?

November 27, 2018

Bobcat M2 Series T650 5818d065e6a0f

Perfect Pairing

Consider the application, the carrier, the return on investment and more to determine the perfect match.

October 17, 2018

A pulverizer attachment better handles concrete that’s heavily reinforced with rebar. Unlike the crusher attachment, the pulverizer will break the concrete into small pieces and cut through the embedded rebar, allowing the concrete to fall to the ground rather than hang onto the rebar.

7 Steps to Keep Skid-steer Attachments Pumping Out Profits

How to make sure skid steer and compact track loader hydraulic systems keep running at maximum efficiency when you work with many attachments

October 12, 2018

You may want to change hydraulic oil more frequently if you are using a loader for heavy-duty applications, and specifically if it is used with high-flow attachments where you are running the attachment frequently over relief and at hotter temperatures.

Select and Set Up Demolition Attachments to Crush Competition

Contractors must match demolition attachments to the task and then select the correct excavator for maximum productivity.

September 14, 2018

Make sure the carrier's auxiliary circuit is set with the proper oil flow and hydraulic operating pressure required for the attachment. Use a hydraulic flow meter to verify rather than rely on what the electronic system is telling you.

Hammers/Breakers

Best Practices for Breaker Selection

When it comes to hydraulic breaker selection, the basics still apply.

June 14, 2018

When sizing a breaker, pay attention to the applications and types of materials it will commonly encounter. Image provided by Epiroc.

Backhoe Attachments

Three Steps to Safe Operation with Backhoe-loaders

RDO Equipment Co.

Before a backhoe starts up for the day, throughout the workday, all the way until the operator goes home, backhoe safety must be top of mind.

January 15, 2018

To prevent the backhoe from rocking or tipping while digging, always use the stabilizers.

Concrete Crushers & Shears

Pulverizer Attachment Delivers Cost-effective Concrete Recycling

A lower-cost concrete pulverizer attachment has proven both its worth and its durability in chewing up concrete stockpiles.

January 3, 2018

The Strickland SCP80 mechanical concrete pulverizer is shown in use on a CAT 345C L excavator at the Profex yard in Newburgh, NY.

Scrapers Help Shave Over $1 million in Lagoon Construction Project Costs

Earth Max Construction used scrapers to boost production capacity and reduce costs on two lagoon construction projects.

December 11, 2017

Earth Max started out with a used K-Tec scraper and later purchased two new K-Tec 1233 scrapers, each of which holds a 33-cu.-yd. heaped capacity.

Excavation Company Shaves a Third Off of Machine Time with Tiltrotator

"The Dirt Ninja" sees labor, time and cost savings plus enhanced safety, with engcon's tiltrotator system.

December 11, 2017

The tiltrotator can be connected to engcon's Q-Safe quick coupler and combined with the EC-Oil, a hydraulic system that allows automatic connection of hydraulic tools and accessories from the cab. This enables quick attachment changes from the operator seat.

Screening and Crushing Buckets Transform Public Infrastructure

State and local governments are using ALLU's Transformer Screener Crusher bucket attachments to crush waste for reuse in infrastructure maintenance work

December 6, 2017

The City of Kissimmee, FL, took delivery of a Transformer Screener Crusher bucket with Top Screen.

Mission Accomplished in Resurfacing of Air Force Base Runway

$8.1 million project included a brief, 96-hour window for milling the 9,421-ft.-long runway

November 7, 2017

The total milling depth of the project was 4.25” and required a total of 400 machine hours to complete. Turtle milled the first layer of asphalt at 2.25” and then milled the second layer to final grade using a machine control GPS system.

Concrete Crushers & Shears

Demolition Contractor Works from the Top Down to Demolish 12-Story D.C. Building

National Demolition Association

Florida-based demolition contractor brings down 12-story structure in the heart of Washington D.C.

October 17, 2017

Pece of Mind Environmental used a Genesis GDT 290 Razer attachment with a long reach boom because it provided a lighter weight but a large jaw opening.

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