Products 09/08/2010 Material Removal: New Accessories Fit Sawzall and Hackzall Recip Saws Milwaukee Electric Tool has introduced two scraper blades and a grout-removal tool that are compatible with all Sawzall and Hackzall Recip Saws. The scraper blades are available in both 11/2-in. and 3-in. sizes and can be used for removing linoleum flooring, adhesives, paint, drywall mud, rust and other materials. The carbide-grit grout-removal tool can remove grout from 1/8-in. up to 3/4-in. in width. The scraper blades and the grout-removal tool all feature a corrosion-resistant coating. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.; 800-729-3878; www.milwaukeetool.com Concrete Floor Grinder: Polishing Power The UltraGrind
Over the past year, ENR has tested and reviewed the all-new 2010 Ram Heavy Duty, the 2011 Ford Super Duty and the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD/GMC Sierra HD, but our friends at PickupTrucks.com have taken evaluating these workhorses to another level. Photo: Courtesy of Pickuptrucks.com The Ram 3500 and Ford F-350 heavy-duty pickups tackle a 16% grade with 12,000 lb in tow at General Motors’ Milford proving grounds, near Detroit, during the 2010 Heavy-Duty Shoot-Out. Photo: Ford Motor Co. While GM outperformed Ford in the diesel class, Ford’s Super Duty was evaluated as being the best overall heavy-duty pickup for
Heavy-machinery producer Deere & Co., Moline, Ill., has inked a deal to sell John Deere Renewables LLC, its wind-energy business, to Chicago-based utility giant Exelon Corp. for up to $900 million. Expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year, Deere initially gets $860 million plus up to $40 million more when planned construction projects start up. Deere formally entered the wind business in 2005 to help landowners develop wind farms. To date, Deere has installed 735 MW of wind capacity and has gathered leads on another 1,468 MW. Deere had sourced turbine gear from India’s Suzlon Energy Ltd.,
Products 09/01/2010 Composite Concrete Chute: No Liner Needed McNeilus has introduced the Ngen Composite Chute for ready-mix concrete. The chute weighs only 27 lb, much lighter than a standard steel chute but with a comparable durability. Unlike lightweight aluminum chutes, the Ngen Composite Chute does not require a plastic liner when in use, which prevents the problem of concrete building up on the lip of the liner, while the lighter weight reduces strain on the operator. Handles integrated into the chute design to keep the operator’s hands clear of pinch points. McNeilus; 507-374-6321; www.mcneiluscompanies.com Dual Snow Plow: Steel and Rubber
Caterpillar Inc. is ramping up for several new capital construction projects following a record-setting second quarter of earnings. Photo: Courtesy Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar’s Model 336 excavator is one of the machines that will be produced at a new plant in Victoria, Texas. Fueled by industrial market strength in mining, energy and infrastructure, the Peoria, Ill.-based company, the world’s largest construction and mining equipment maker, saw second-quarter profits increase 91% to $707 million, up from $371 million a year ago. Cat previously trimmed staff last year, cutting 20,000 jobs, or about 18% of its workforce. “We have streamlined our organization from
Products 08/18/2010 Laser Distance Meter: Quick Measurements The DM100 Hand-Held Laser Distance Meter is a simple solution for quickly measuring distances over 15 ft. The meter is able to measure linear distance, area and volume as well as handle continuous measurements. The DM100 has an accuracy to 0.08 in. and has a maximum measurement range of 100 ft. It is powered by two AAA batteries and can take up to 3,000 measurements on a single charge. Agatec Construction Lasers; 800-643-9696; www.agatec-na.com Emissions Control: Retrofit Heavy Equipment The BlueMAX 100 Selective Catalytic Reduction system is a retrofit device designed to reduce
A new thermal-imaging device is helping contractors build better roads, and transportation owners are offering incentives to use it. div id="articleExtrasA" div id="articleExtrasB" div id="articleExtras" Available since last fall and officially rolled out at the World of Asphalt in Cincinnati in February, the new system, called Pave-IR, continuously monitors and records the location and temperature of asphalt as it is laid. Pave-IR helps contractors identify segregation, or weak spots, in the pavement as it happens. Manufactured by MOBA Corp., Limburg, Germany, the unit uses sensors and a display screen with colors that represent different temperatures. If the display shows a
Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest construction and mining equipment maker, is shifting its economic engine into overdrive with several new capital projects following a record-setting second quarter. Photo: Caterpillar Inc. Cat's Model 336 excavator is one of the machines to be produced at a new plant in Victoria, Texas. Fueled by industrial market strength in mining, energy and infrastructure, the Peoria, Ill.-based company saw second-quarter profits increase 91% to $707 million, up from $371 million a year ago. Caterpillar has since upped its annual outlook based on higher expected machinery sales and revenue, which could top $40.5 billion. Other construction
Construction machinery juggernaut United Rentals Inc. and industrial contractor Fluor Corp.’s AMECO unit are teaming up to offer equipment, tool and logistics services for oil-and-gas owners along the Gulf Coast. However, both say the venture may expand beyond the region. Photo: Tudor Van Hampton for ENR An AMECO trailer supplies gear to a new Luminant power plant in Texas. Related Links: As Builders Farm Out the Fleet, AMECO Plants New Seeds “We are just getting started,” says Michael Kneeland, CEO of Greenwich, Conn.-based United. As most construction markets remain in a slump, companies sitting on capital equipment are looking to
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