Category: Industry News

Backyard aerial Published in: Arbor Age Date: 10/1/2004 Terex Telelect’s redesigned TL Backyard unit meets the specialized needs of tree trimming applications to access confined areas. The specialized chassis has telescoping axles that minimize vehicle width to less than 36-inches. Minimized vehicle width, combined with 4-wheel steering and optional crab steer allow increased maneuverability. A […]

It’s time for the parade Published in: SportsTURF Date: 9/1/2004 In researching this article, I went to the Bureau of Labor Statistics to find out how many turf technicians are employed in the sports turf industry. Guess what? The Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn’t even know you exist! There was a category for “golf” but […]

Thomas targets big performance from little machines Published in: Diesel Progress North American Edition Date: 9/1/2004 Building on its range of gasoline-powered compact utility loaders, Thomas Equipment Ltd. has launched a diesel version, the 35DT mini-loader, powered by a 25 hp Kubota engine. The company has also unveiled the 137 skid-steer loader, a redesign of […]

Cab and chassis team up with truck bodies to transport people and cargo. Published in: Government Product News Date: 9/1/2004 Sprinter offers a versatile and comfortable alternative to conventional work trucks. Cab features spacious interior, ergonomically designed seats, and panoramic vision for driver and passengers. Flat frame rails accept a range of truck bodies. Select […]

OSHA cites contractor in fatal crane accident.(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Published in: Fairfield County Business Journal Date: 8/23/2004 By: Strempel, Dan The general contractor overseeing the construction of the Sikorsky Memorial Bridge in Stratford failed to secure a large crane to its barge, leading to a fatal accident back in February, according to the […]

Working Overhead: Aerial work platforms Published in: Rocky Mountain Construction Date: 8/9/2004 How to select an aerial work platform to meet your job requirements Many jobs require reaching overhead areas. Sometimes it’s no more than six feet off the ground, other times it can be 100 feet or more. But no matter how high, accessing […]

IRS does fleets a favor: government issues a writeoff for vans and light trucks Published in: Pest Control Date: 8/1/2004 By: Battersby, Mark Despite the tax cuts of recent years, many pest management professionals find it hard to fully recover the cost of their work vans and trucks. Thanks to the “luxury car” caps placed […]

Moving innovations: new ways to handle soil, gravel, and concrete onsite are improving productivity Published in: Concrete Construction Date: 8/1/2004 By: Klemens, Thomas Don’t get rid of your wheelbarrows–at least not yet. Some new equipment is taking a lot of the pain out of moving materials on the jobsite. A big part of what concrete […]

Elliott Equipment Company Receives Workplace Safety Award – Business Shows Exemplary Leadership in Commitment to Employee Safety Published in: Elliott Equipment Date: 7/15/2004 OMAHA – The Nebraska Workforce Development – Department of Labor recognized Elliott Equipment Company July 15 with the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) Award for the company’s exemplary workplace safety […]

New Elliott BoomTruck Assists in Tornado Clean Up Published in: Elliott Equipment Date: 7/4/2004 In May 2004 a tornado devastated the town of Hallam, NE ravaging homes, schools and businesses in this Nebraska community. Tornadoes are a somewhat common event in Nebraska, but the damage from this storm was far more severe than most. Cleanup […]

Making the truck fit the job Published in: Concrete Construction Date: 7/1/2004 For the concrete contractor, the work truck can be an extension of the office. Some may even argue that the office is an extension of the truck. But, whether it is a shiny clean foreman’s truck or the scraped and dented equipment truck, […]

Play it safe: existing crane safety guidelines are worth following for scrap handler owners and operators Published in: Recycling Today Date: 6/1/2004 By: Mattia, Mike Hydraulic cranes and scrap handlers have distinct differences. So, by definition, scrap and material handlers are not exactly cranes. But for safety reasons, if it walks like a crane and […]

Pitman Utility Products moves to new facility Published in: Trailer/Body Builders Date: 6/1/2004 Pitman Utility Products has a new production, parts, and installation facility. In early 2004, the firm relocated to a new facility in Grandview MO to keep up with market demands. Kris Johnson, president of Pitman, says the new facilities will allow the […]

High-volume productivity: heavy-duty grapple trucks lighten workload, life profits Published in: Arbor Age Date: 6/1/2004 By: Yorde, Adele AFTER A HURRICANE, ICE STORM, FLOOD OR OTHER DISASTER, fallen trees and vegetative debris can become a waste-handling nightmare if not dealt with quickly and efficiently. In an industry where time is money, resource recovery company owners […]

Roots, roots and more roots Published in: Contractor Date: 6/1/2004 By: Yates, Dave YOU’VE AUGERED the main line with both a retriever and root-cutting head; removed a bundle of tree roots; and you’ve convinced the owner to pay for a video inspection of his drain line from the home’s cleanout to the street. The color […]

Hydraulic Fluids Physical/Performance Test Comparison Published in: Date: 5/27/2004 EnviroLogic 122 Shell Tellus 22T Viscosity Grade ISO 22 ISO 22 Specific Gravity ASTM D4052 0.86 0.87 Kinematic Viscosity ASTM D2270 cSt. @ 40C 22.0 21.0 cSt. @ 100C 5.0 4.8 VI >180 158 Flash Point, C >190 174 D92 Rust Protection ASTM D665A Distilled Water […]

Pitman New Facility Press Release Published in: Pitman Utility Products Date: 5/10/2004 Pitman Utility Products has announced a new name and a new production, parts, and installation facility. In early 2004, we relocated to a new facility in Grandview, MO to keep up with market demands. Kris Johnson, President of Pitman Utility Products, states the […]

Dig It! A maker of monster machines, Terex has been scraping by for years–until now. Published in: Fortune Date: 5/3/2004 By: Siekman, Philip Since the middle of 2000, construction equipment companies haven’t had much choice but to hunker down, get tough on costs, cut payroll, and wait for a badly sagging market to recover. Not […]

Articulating cranes reach 77 feet Published in: Masonry Construction Date: 5/1/2004 Two new truck-mounted articulating cranes with 2-8 hydraulic extensions have a horizontal reach of 67.6 feet, and a vertical reach of 77 feet. The 52/380 lifts up to 26,000 pounds, while the maximum capacity of the 72/516 model is 35,500 pounds. Both units offer […]

Telescoping aerial lift Published in: Arbor Age Date: 5/1/2004 TIME Manufacturing Co. introduced the Versalift VST-5500/6000 articulating, telescoping aerial lift. These 55- and 60-foot platform height machines were engineered from the ground up. The optional hydraulic jib and winch package will allow the end user to turn the standard man-lift into a material handling aerial […]

Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference. Published in: Transmission & Distribution World Date: 5/1/2004 The Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) is an annual meeting of fleet managers from investor-owned utility companies. Utility companies from across the United States are represented, as well as approximately 60 manufacturers and service providers. Representatives from industry publications also attend. […]

Elliott Equipment Company Introduces All New 15-Ton Capacity BoomTruck Published in: Elliott Equipment Date: 4/29/2004 Elliott Equipment Company is pleased to announce the introduction of a brand new, 15-ton capacity BoomTruck. Designated the 1560, the unit features the following: -15 ton crane capacity. -60 foot main boom length. -Available high storage capacity boom stowage system. […]

New forestry machines target Pacific Northwest Published in: Diesel Progress North American Edition Date: 4/1/2004 By: Geske, Dawn M. With the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. producing the majority of the continent’s hardwood supply, LBX Co. LLC has targeted its four new forestry machines to the demands of that area’s forestry industry. Sold under […]

Terex Roadbuilding Debuts Three-Track Variable Width Paver At Bauma 2004 Published in: Terex Date: 3/25/2004 Terex Roadbuilding will feature its four-track CMI SF2204 HVW (Hydraulic Variable Width) concrete paver along with the unique “Millennium Dowel Bar Injector” (DBI) modular attachment at Bauma 2004 in Munich Germany, 29 March trough April 4. The Hydraulic Variable Width […]