Category: Industry News

Ford Power Products TSG-416 industrial engine Published in: Arbor Age Date: 10/1/2005 The TSG-416 industrial engine from Ford Power Products is an ideal power source for aerial lifts and other lift equipment applications. The 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder engine can operate on gasoline, natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LP). The gasoline and LP configurations are […]

Safety is improved for diesel cranes Published in: Construction Contractor Date: 10/1/2005 FOR the first time, hydraulically-controlled diesel cranes can be fitted with an anti-collision facility using the new Limatlas system developed in Australia by Atlas Electrical Technologies & Service and Favelle Favco. Limatlas is capable of interfacing with the SMIE Anti-Collision System currently used […]

New Products & Technology Published in: Waste News Date: 9/26/2005 REGENESIS has introduced the Regenox, a nontoxic formulation designed to be injected into soil to attack and destroy contaminants. Regenox remains active for up to a month, but unlike other chemical oxidation technologies, it has no detrimental impacts on groundwater, according to the manufacturer. For […]

Shocked out of complacency Published in: Sea & Shore Date: 9/22/2005 By: Brayshaw, Michael It all started like any usual Monday morning for three lifting and handling employees. Mechanical equipment specialist Larry Cahoon and electrical equipment specialists Lisa Tholen and Ralph LaClair had to do an annual inspection on jib crane No. 156. This type […]

Unique Crane, Unique Location Published in: Rocky Mountain Construction Date: 9/12/2005 Jake’s Crane & Rigging employs street-legal 400-ton truck crane to erect tower gantry cranes for Hoover Dam Bypass bridge Ever-increasing traffic congestion at Hoover Dam on the Colorado River southeast of Las Vegas, combined with post-9/11 security restrictions at the dam crossing, have led […]

From humble beginnings, United Equipment sells worldwide Published in: Waterloo Courier Date: 9/12/2005 By: Gloria Aleff Sep. 12–WAVERLY — United Equipment Accessories was born 53 years ago, in, of all places, the back room of the former Yarcho Motors on Bremer Avenue. That’s where inventor Vern Iserman used obsolete automobile and lawn mower parts to […]

TEREX Response to Hurricane Katrina Published in: Terex.com Date: 9/8/2005 TEREX takes seriously its obligation to help the rescue, relief and rebuilding process in the areas of the Gulf Coast ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. TEREX provided immediate delivery of light towers and generators to aid in the early stages of the relief effort. But our […]

Opportunities abound to thrive at EXPO 2005 Published in: Outdoor Power Equipment Date: 9/1/2005 Dan Ariens, president & CEO of Ariens Company, Brillion, Wis., is the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s (OPEI) chairman for the 22nd annual International Lawn. Garden & Power Equipment Exposition (EXPO 2005). Sponsored by OPEI, EXPO 2005 will take place Friday, Oct. […]

The guide to used: navigating the used truck market Published in: Arbor Age Date: 9/1/2005 By: Sasser, Jason BUYING USED EQUIPMENT HAS BECOME MORE PREVALENT IN RECENT YEARS due to different economic demands and the availability of newer used equipment that is for sale on the secondary market. How do you know if you’re buying […]

All-season hydraulic fluid keeps grinding it out in chippers Published in: Diesel Progress North American Edition Date: 9/1/2005 For recycling, forestry and portable sawmill equipment manufacturer Morbark Inc., demanding conditions and harsh environments are the norm. Its product line features a line of chippers, shredders and grinders that weigh up to 103,000 lb., and the […]

New compact loader backhoe from Allmand Bros Published in: Diesel Progress North American Edition Date: 9/1/2005 By: Wolfe, Michael D. Allmand Bros. Inc., Holdrege, Neb., has expanded the top end of its TLB line of tractor loader backhoes. The TLB-6235 has an operating weight of 5800 lb. and is the first model in the company’s […]

Adding some zip to a loader or backhoe Published in: Diesel Progress North American Edition Date: 9/1/2005 As versatile as the typical wheel loader or tractor loader backhoe is, there are usually some jobs that are beyond the scope of such machines. They are usually the type of jobs that require more muscle than even […]

Trailer brake lock goes anywhere chassis does Published in: Bulk Transporter Date: 9/1/2005 CGM Security Solutions has introduced the Trucklock 1130 trailer brake lock. This device, which received United States Patent 6,652,042, is resident to the air intake valve and travels with the chassis everywhere. There is no need to use messy kingpin locks or […]

Specs for Bucket Entry Published in: Utility Products Date: 9/1/2005 By: Michael Hudson Safety is the key, but there are still many options available to you. We present here a manufacturers point of view. As anybody who has tried to write an equipment specification knows, there are “gray areas” that are difficult to describe on […]

A drop in the bucket? Auto fuel efficiency plan insufficient, groups charge. Published in: Waste News Date: 8/29/2005 By: Bruce Geiselman U.S. Transportation officials have unveiled new fuel economy standards for vans, light trucks and sports utility vehicles that they said would reduce oil consumption and improve the environment. Environmental advocates, however, have criticized the […]

Elliott Equipment Company Introduces New 60 Foot Aerial Workplatform & Crane Published in: Elliott Equipment Date: 8/15/2005 Omaha, August 15, 2005: Elliott Equipment Company is pleased to introduce its newly redesigned L60 aerial workplatform and crane. There are several significant design improvements in the L60 that make it better from the model it replaces. These […]

Questions remain in forestry layoffs Published in: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Date: 8/12/2005 By: Emily Le Coz Layoffs and office closures within the agency protecting the state’s top agricultural crop will soon affect Northeast Mississippi. But no one yet will say how. The Mississippi Forestry Commission will lay off 48 employees by Oct. 1 and […]

Strut System saves utility installation time Published in: Product News Network Date: 8/12/2005 Electricians and Metal Building Contractors Shown Saddlestrut(TM) Agree: This Product Will Save Up To 2 Hours Per Utility Installation Installing panels, service meters, risers, signs and other objects neatly to contoured metal buildings using standard strut systems has always been a headache […]

Trim-Out Set offers portable solution for electricians Published in: Product News Network Date: 8/4/2005 Klein Tools is offering a six-piece trim-out set (Cat. No. 80006) that includes a heavy-duty cutting 2000 Series[R] 9″ high-leverage side-cutting pliers (Cat. No. D2000-9NE), a Klein-Kurve[R] wire stripper/cutter (Cat. No. 11055), a 4″ round shank No. 2 Profilated[R] Phillips-tip screwdriver […]

A cut above: Vermeer uses Tier 2 emissions as starting point in enhancing CC155 concrete cutter’s capabilities Published in: Date: 8/1/2005 By: Dawn M. Geske Vermeer Manufacturing Co. has launched a new concrete cutter with increased horsepower, all-wheel drive and a series of other enhancements designed to optimize its application in concrete batch work, bridge […]

Big power, smaller package Published in: Diesel Progress North American Edition Date: 8/1/2005 Expanding its container generator range, Multiquip’s MQ Power division has added a 20 ft. trailer length to its 500 to 1500 kW gen-set offering. The gen-sets are now available in two container lengths, 20 and 40 ft., for use in both prime […]

Standards for service quality Published in: Electrical Apparatus Date: 8/1/2005 By: Wiersema, William H How to establish benchmarks in an electromechanical service setting ONGOING OPERATIONS IMprovement is a must for service companies. In order to prioritize areas to target and to measure progress, benchmarks are needed. Otherwise, evaluations are purely qualitative. The knowledge benchmarking provides […]

Welcome Back To Kansas City Published in: Transmission & Distribution World Date: 8/1/2005 Every year, hundreds of linemen from around the world line up at the International Lineman’s Rodeo to prove they are the best in the business. This year’s competition will heat up with more than 230 teams and 250 apprentices expected to participate. […]

ICUEE is the Demo Expo Published in: Transmission & Distribution World Date: 8/1/2005 The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) is set to stage one of its most successful shows of 2005. Known as the Demo Expo, the exhibition will feature more than 1 million sq ft of exhibits for hands-on demonstrations of the […]