Category: Industry News

ICUEE 2005 Published in: Construction Digest Date: 11/14/2005 By: Tom Hale Record number of utility and construction industry professionals attend Louisville show Thanks to good weather and some exciting new exhibits, the 2005 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) attracted more than 16,400 industry professionals — its highest recorded attendance in show history. ICUEE […]

Wentworth man dies after falling from bucket truck. Published in: The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC) Date: 11/11/2005 REIDSVILLE — A Rockingham County man died Thursday after he fell from a bucket truck, authorities said. David Wayne Watkins, 39, of Wentworth, was working for a tree service company at 889 Iron Works Road when […]

Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks Roll into 2006 Published in: Equipment Today Date: 11/7/2005 By: Curt Bennink Traditionally, medium- and heavy-duty truck models have longer product life spans than their light-duty counterparts, which see significant changes almost every year. Yet, there has been a flurry of activity in the medium- and heavy-duty marketplace this year. Equipment […]

Equipment Introductions – November 2005 Published in: Equipment Today Date: 11/7/2005 By: Equipment Today Staff Take a look through the next couple of pages for the latest equipment available. You’ll find a solid sampling of both new machines and models that have been recently revamped by the manufacturers. For more information on any of these […]

Multi-Task Material Movers Published in: Equipment Today Date: 11/7/2005 By: Equipment Today Staff Power buggies have traditionally spent most of their time transporting concrete from a mixer truck to the pour site. But their duties are changing. Today’s power buggies offer features and options that enable them to move a wide variety of materials around […]

Farmers see chippers as an option to burning Published in: The Modesto Bee Date: 11/5/2005 By: John Holland Farmers, faced with a ban on burning orchard prunings, can pay people like Bert Walters to shred the stuff instead. The service typically costs $30 to $35 an acre, said Walters, who expects his Turlock-based business to […]

Chipper overview Published in: Arbor Age Date: 11/1/2005 MORBARK INC Hurricane 18, Tornado 15, Twister 12, Storm 12, Blizzard 12 and Cyclone 6. Morbark brush chipper models have changed and their looks spruced up, but the same features remain–with some added benefits. The reversing auto feed system is one of these many important features. Standard […]

Truck equipment update Published in: Trailer/Body Builders Date: 11/1/2005 IN SPITE of the fact that many utility personnel were busy restoring electricity to the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast during the time the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) was being held, the event still attracted a record number of attendees. More than 16,400 industry professionals […]

Save loads of money: four key benefits of compact utility loaders Published in: Arbor Age Date: 11/1/2005 By: Bernosky, Tom IT WASN’T THAT LONG AGO WHEN ONLY THREE OR FOUR COMPANIES manufactured compact utility loaders, also known as mini-skid-steers. Early on, it seemed as if only a few companies realized this was one of the […]

PECO Awarded State Grant for Prototype Hybrid Bucket Truck Published in: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Today Date: 11/1/2005 PECO recently announced it has been awarded a federal Clean Cities grant for more than $83,000 to support the production and testing of a prototype hybrid bucket truck in the Philadelphia region. According to PECO the funding […]

Forestry suppliers vehicle organizer Published in: Equipment Today Magazine Date: 11/1/2005 The Vehicle Organizer attaches to your vehicle’s backseat. * Large compartments hold files, papers and notebooks, plus larger items such as bottles and flashlights * Front pouches hold radios, cell phones, pens and markers * Zippered center compartment secures small or personal items COPYRIGHT […]

Peco gets grant for hybrid bucket truck Published in: Philadelphia Business Journal Date: 10/27/2005 Peco Energy Co., the Philadelphia electric and gas utility, said Thursday it has been awarded a federal Clean Cities grant for more than $83,000 to help pay for the production and testing of a prototype hybrid bucket truck it expects to […]

New Personnel Join TEREX Utilities Published in: Terex Utilities Date: 10/26/2005 In the last few months, TEREX Utilities has announced the recent addition of three new team players. LaFrank Newell has joined TEREX Utilities as the Vice President of Operations located in Watertown, South Dakota. LaFrank will be responsible for and will lead the following […]

Katrina Haulers Scramble for a Share Published in: AP Online Date: 10/23/2005 By: ADAM GELLER Midway through his first day as a bit player in the Hurricane Katrina cleanup, Tracy House began wondering whether his piece of the pie wasn’t just another guy’s leftovers. “Are you pulling someone else’s trailer?” jibed a fellow truck owner, […]

AEM Annual ‘Outlook’ Report: Construction Equipment Manufacturers Forecast Continued Business Gains Published in: PR Newswire Date: 10/20/2005 MILWAUKEE, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ — Construction equipment manufacturers expect overall industry growth to continue through 2006, but at a somewhat slower pace than 2005, with gains predicted across U.S., Canadian and other worldwide markets, according to an annual […]

San Jose Site Prep. Published in: California Builder and Engineer Date: 10/17/2005 By: Larry Trojak Contractor’s skills and equipment help avoid serious setbacks. With nearly 2,700 students, Oak Grove High School is one of San Jose, California’s larger secondary schools. Bond money, made available for campus improvements, was channeled to a project to reconstruct the […]

Construction Equipment Theft Recoveries Rise Again in 2004, LoJack’s Fourth Annual Theft Study Reveals Published in: PR Newswire Date: 10/12/2005 WESTWOOD, Mass., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — LoJack Corporation today announced the results of its fourth annual Construction Equipment Theft Report, which provides valuable information on the growing problem of equipment theft that costs construction companies […]

HITTING THE ROAD Published in: Waste Age Date: 10/1/2005 By: Jennifer Grzeskowiak and Fleet Owner magazine Haul-All The HyPak collection vehicle from Haul-All, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, is a rapid cycle side loader designed for municipal solid waste or recyclables. The vehicle features dual-action packing, the company says. The loading bucket, with a capacity of up […]

Kubota Donates $400,000 in Cash, Equipment Published in: Rental Equipment Register Date: 10/1/2005 TORRANCE, Calif. – Kubota Group and its affiliated companies have committed an initial cash donation of $200,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The company – which includes Kubota Tractor Corp., Kubota Credit Corp., Kubota Manufacturing of America, […]

Aerial lift overview: the latest information on the aerial lift market Published in: Arbor Age Date: 10/1/2005 WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF NIFTY’S NEW TRACKDRIVE (TD) RANGE OF WORK platforms, operators throughout the United States can enjoy the reach capabilities of Nifty’s trailer-mounted range with the drive and traction of an all-terrain track-driven base. The TrackDrive […]

Moving ahead: truck and van trends plus the ‘what’s new’ from manufacturers for the 2006 model year Published in: Qualified Remodeler Date: 10/1/2005 By: Minnick, Jon Each year manufacturers improve its models of trucks and vans to meet standards, implement new ideas and meet the needs of the professionals who depend on them for their […]

Contractor ditches buckets for concrete pump Published in: Concrete Construction Date: 10/1/2005 By: Bobcat Worth Engineering found that hen it comes to getting concrete work done fast, sometimes it’s not how many workers you have onsite but the type of equipment you use. That happened to be the case when the contractor was faced with […]

Peter Brierty Named 2005 STIHL National Forestry Hero Published in: PR Newswire Date: 10/1/2005 San Bernardino Fire Marshal Honored for His Efforts to Protect Community from Catastrophic Blazes VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ — Peter Brierty, fire marshal for San Bernardino County in California, has been named the recipient of the 2005 National Forestry […]

Trenching through the deep freeze: take on winter soil conditions with proper trencher setup and care Published in: Equipment Today Magazine Date: 10/1/2005 By: Wasieleski, Becky Frost conditions vary throughout the country and from year to year. An early snow might mean a well-insulated ground and little frost. But a rainy season followed by a […]