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WEBSep 20, 2024 · Construction Equipment helps fleet asset managers improve their performance in acquiring and managing heavy equipment and trucks.
Coneqtec Acquires Terramite Assets | Construction Equipment
WEBSep 28, 2010 · Terraquip Construction Products, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Coneqtec Corporation, Inc., has acquired the assets and the rights to manufacture and distribute the product lines of The Terramite Company, Inc. Terramite designed the first compact backhoe loader in the early 70’s. Today, The Terramite Company, Inc. sells its …
Static Plows Deliver Simple, Speedy Installation
WEBSep 28, 2010 · David Breckenridge of RWF Bron Industries suggests the following guidelines for matching tow vehicles with static plows. Ensure that the weight of the tow vehicle is within the range specified by the plow manufacturer.
The Rise and Fall of International Harvester - Construction …
WEBMay 22, 2018 · HCEA seeks to develop relationships in the equipment-manufacturing industry and offers a college scholarship for engineering and construction-management students. Information is available at www.hcea.net, or by calling 419.352.5616, or e-mailing [email protected]. In 1978, IHC was near the top of the Fortune 500 list of largest …
Grade Control: Beyond the Magic | Construction Equipment
WEBJul 24, 2019 · The heart of the grade control system is its awareness of where the machine is in relation to its environment—its location. Location-tracking GPS systems on heavy equipment have proven to be hugely valuable for many fleets, but GPS-based technology has limitations such as signal blockages, slow update rates, and an accuracy of 1 meter …
How to Specify a Hydraulic Breaker | Construction Equipment
WEBJan 25, 2023 · For instance, if the maximum flow on an excavator is 2 x 50 gpm = total of 100 gpm, the maximum flow requirement by the breaker should not exceed 50 gpm. In other words, if the flow required is 60 gpm, you must use a bigger excavator or reduce the size of the breaker.”. “Most carriers have adjustable hydraulic systems to perform this fine ...
Best Excavators Between 10 Tons and 20 Tons - Construction …
WEBOct 15, 2020 · A crawler excavator is an earthmoving machine that can dig trenches, load trucks, lift pipe, and handle attachments, such as hydraulic breakers, shears, and grapples. On this page, find the best excavators with operating weights between 20,000 and 40,000 pounds.. Bobcat Excavator. The E165 excavator (above) is the largest excavator in the …
How to Use Motor Graders to Build Better Roads
WEBSep 28, 2010 · Most grading passes should start with the moldboard top positioned about 2 inches ahead of the cutting edge. For better penetration, start with the top of the moldboard more forward, the cutting edge more perpendicular with the grade. Tip the moldboard forward or back slightly to start and maintain the desired cutting action and to roll ...
How to Calculate the Cost of Vacuum Excavation
WEBMar 6, 2024 · The formula for estimating vacuum excavation costs. A 1-foot diameter hole at a depth of 5 feet = 3.9 cubic feet or 0.15 cubic yard. This is doubled to account for the volume of water used: 3.9 x 2 = 7.8 cubic feet 0.3 cubic yards. Now multiply that total by the number of holes to be excavated. For example, ten holes would produce 3 cubic yards ...
ESCO Ultralok Bucket Tooth System | Construction Equipment
WEBMay 27, 2021 · The ESCO Ultralok is the first construction tooth system to integrate the locking mechanism into the tooth, reducing inventory demand and simplifying replacement of worn teeth in the field. The hammerless locking mechanism is pressed into a recess in the tooth casting and locks by rotating it with any simple prying tool. A slimmer profile …