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 company’s lineup yet sized to transport to and from ...
Why Pump Concrete? - Construction Equipment
WEBSep 28, 2010 · A concrete pump will handle desired slumps and eliminate the need for excess water that can result in concrete cracking. High-Rise Efficiency. The tallest buildings built in the past decade were pumped, even in excess of 1,900 feet high. Pumps can also achieve capacities in excess of 150 cubic yards per hour.
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 ...
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 …
Strand Jack Technology Beats Crane in Bridge Cantilever Lift
WEBFeb 9, 2021 · The recently completed Cline Avenue Bridge in East Chicago, Indiana, crosses the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal. Constructing the 316-foot bridge span over the canal, while keeping the canal open to barge traffic, allowed heavy lift specialist Engineered Rigging to prove the flexibility of strand jack technology over a traditional crane approach to completing the span.
JCB Timeline Traces 75 Year History | Construction Equipment
WEBOct 26, 2020 · JCB celebrates its 75th anniversary this month, and has released a timeline encapsulating its growth from a garage in Uttoxeter in the United Kingdom in 1945. The company began with the manufacture of a tipping trailer made from war time scrap, produced in the garage and sold for £45 at the town’s market. 1947: The company was expanding and ...
Vermeer Corporation - Construction Equipment
WEBJun 28, 2024 · More Info on Vermeer Corporation. Vermeer manufactures a complete lineup of utility installation equipment, including horizontal directional drills, trenchers, rockwheels, plows, vacuum excavators, and mini skid steer loaders as well as a wide range of HDD tooling and accessories. In 1948, a one-man job shop was …
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WEBSep 28, 2010 · Construction Equipment magazine is offering our loyal subscribers, such as yourself, the opportunity to receive and read each and every issue right on your computer. There is no need to download any software, simply click on the issue link when it becomes available to begin reading. The digital version of Construction Equipment is the exact ...
Factors That Affect the Equipment Rate
WEBSep 28, 2010 · You must be able to explain why your calculated rate for a 4-cubic-yard, 200-horsepower wheel loader comes to $95 per hour while the method proposed by the Army Corps of Engineers produces a result of $52 per hour for your local area. The top row of the diagram shows a different process for setting equipment rates.
Lockout/Tagout: The Key to a Safe Fleet - Construction Equipment
WEBSep 28, 2010 · Tagout is the practice of leaving a label on a machine, warning other employees that it should not be touched or activated. Lockout takes the extra step by providing a physical barrier that prevents the activation of a machine or equipment component. The two practices should be used together to maximize safety.
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