With the removal of an earthen plug, the first two of 14 reaches of the stormwater diversion channel will become a functioning internal watershed. That means rainfall and runoff events will naturally drain into the Red River as intended.
10 CBI NAMES COLUMBUS EQUIPMENT DEALER OF THE YEAR
Columbus Equipment Company was named CBI’s 2024 Dealer of the Year, having made an extraordinary impact through its steadfast commitment to customer support.
14 GREEN INDUSTRY GATHERS FOR MNLA’S EXPO IN ST. PAUL, MINN.
Northern Green Expo was held Jan. 21-23, 2025 at the St. Paul RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minn. Green industry professionals had a chance to network, attend seminars and see the latest equipment and technology available.
18 CAT TRIAL 14: AFTER HOURS DEMONSTRATES COMPANY’S LEGACY
Cat Trial 14: After Hours brings Cat equipment from past and present to life in a nighttime spectacle. This display demonstrates how the company has stood side by side with its customers for 100 years.
20 VERMEER MIDWEST FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH CTE N. AMERICA
Vermeer Midwest announced a new partnership with CTE, a manufacturer of aerial lift solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance Vermeer Midwest’s product offerings and provide customers with reliable aerial lift equipment. 26 LIEBHERR EXPANDS HAMPTON ROADS MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
From demolition to groundwork and crane lifts, Liebherr equipment plays an integral role in every phase of the upgrade and expansion project at Liebherr’s mining truck manufacturing facility in Hampton Roads, Va.
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EXPAND PARTNERSHIP
McCloskey announced the expansion of its long-time dealer, US Equipment, into three additional states. US Equipment will now provide McCloskey equipment coverage in Minnesota, eastern South Dakota and eastern North Dakota.
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BCA OF NE INDIANA ANNOUNCES ITS 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS
The Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) announced the names of members serving on its 2025 board of directors. BCA is a professional trade association established in 1917.
50 JCB, VETSAID PARTNER, UNVEIL
SPECIAL EDITION TELESKID LOADER
JCB, the official heavy equipment partner of Monster Jam, unveiled a bold, army-green special-edition teleskid at the Monster Jam event at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.
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MAGNI TELESCOPIC HANDLERS ADDS NEW TEC TO DEALER NETWORK
Magni Telescopic Handlers, a manufacturer of rotating, fixed boom and heavy lift telehandlers, announced its new partnership with New Tec, an equipment solutions provider covering key territories in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota.
96 ILL. TOLLWAY AWARDS MORE THAN $68.3M IN CONTRACTS IN JAN.
The Illinois Tollway board of directors approved eight construction and professional engineering services contracts totaling more than $68.3 million at its board meeting, including five Partnering for Growth mentoring agreements.
100 ALEX LYON & SON MARKS COMPANY’S 32ND ANNUAL FLORIDA AUCTION
For the 32nd year, Alex Lyon & Son’s annual auction held Jan. 31 to Feb. 10, 2025, in Bushnell, Fla., featured 11 days of sales at the company’s facility at 716 County Rd. 475.
100 DAYS AFTER FIRE
The southbound lanes of Interstate 471 approaching the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge reopened on the evening of Feb. 9, exactly 100 days after the roadway was severely damaged by fire.
52 CEG’S EXCAVATORS AND ATTACHMENTS EQUIPMENT CHARTS
56 MECALAC’S 12MTX WHEELED EXCAVATOR LOADER COMES TO N. AMERICA
64 HCEA INTRODUCES ZAXIS-7 SUPER LONG FRONT EXCAVATOR TO AMERICAS
68 TRAMAC OFFERS NINE MODELS OF STATIONARY BOOM ASSEMBLIES
78 KUBOTA UPDATES EXCAVATOR LINEUP WITH NEXT-GEN KX040-5
80 DEVELON DX225LC-7X OFFERS FULLY ELECTROHYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM
82 KUBOTA DEBUTS U17-5 NEXT GEN ZERO-TAIL SWING EXCAVATOR
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FM Area Diversion Project Releases Construction Update
With the removal of an earthen plug, the first two of 14 reaches of the stormwater diversion channel will become a functioning internal watershed. That means rainfall and runoff events for close to another 3 mi. of the channel area at its downstream end, which is north of the metro area, will naturally drain into the Red River as intended. In time, the entire 30 mi. will operate in this manner, with 14 river and drain inlets intercepted along the way. That and other construction work can be seen in January’s drone construction update, available at youtu.be/bnrJ4Yq_q7Q.
Here are some of the other highlights of the past month:
Crossings: Portions of the 4 mi. of piling needed for the BNSF Hillsboro and County Road 81 crossings were driven at those sites, which are southeast of Argusville, N.D. Near
An ASN Constructors employee uses an excavator to remove an earthen plug where County Road 4 previously existed. Now that the new combined crossing for County Roads 4 and 31 has opened to traffic, the plug could be removed, which connects close to another 3 mi. of completed channel to drain to the outlet at the Red River of the North near Georgetown, Minn.
the opposite end of the metro area, girders were installed at the 52nd Avenue West crossing.
Maple River Aqueduct: A handful of contractors have been working on different aspects of this aqueduct, including Parsons Electric, which began installing embedded conduits for the aqueduct flume’s low-flow channel heating system. The system will operate in colder months to maintain river flows and fish passage. This heating feature is believed to be the only one of its kind in the world.
In addition, Meyer Contracting has been forming and placing concrete for the structure’s wingwalls, and ASN Constructors installed falsework, a temporary structure, to support future concrete placements for the walkway atop the south flume wall.
Stormwater Diversion Channel: In addition to removing the plug that was no longer needed due to the recent opening for the combined crossing for County Roads 4 and 31, ASN Constructors excavated more than 300,000 cu. yds. in Reach 12, which is near Horace, N.D.
For the latest road closures and more construction information, go to FMDiversion.gov.
About Metro Flood Diversion Authority
The MFDA is a permanent North Dakota political subdivision that is cooperatively implementing the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion comprehensive project with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The MFDA works in partnership with the Red River Valley Alliance in a public-private partnership as well as the city of Fargo, city of Moorhead, Cass County, Clay County and the Cass County Joint Water Resource District.
A variety of contractors work to push construction forward on the Maple River Aqueduct, including an electric company working on heating elements. This and a second aqueduct on the Sheyenne River are believed to be the northernmost aqueducts in the world and the only that will have heating mechanisms to maintain river flow through cold months to promote fish passage.
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ASN Constructors employees place bridge girders on the crossing at 52nd Avenue S., north of Horace, N.D. It’s one of 19 crossings that will go over the 30-mi. stormwater diversion channel.
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CBI Celebrates Remarkable 2024; Names Columbus Equipment Dealer of the Year
As the new year begins, CBI – a Terex Brand – is reflecting on a historic 2024 filled with milestones, achievements and industry-leading accomplishments. Among the highlights of the year was the recognition of its dedicated partners and dealers, who have played a critical role in driving the company’s success.
Topping the list of honorees is Columbus Equipment Company (CEC), named CBI’s 2024 Dealer of the Year. Despite being a CBI distributor for just two and a half years, Columbus Equipment has made an extraordinary impact through its steadfast commitment to customer support. The company’s focus on delivering reliable service, consistent investment in CBI grinders, and a customer-first approach has set a new standard in the industry.
“CBI has been a great partner, not only in delivering best in class machinery, but in supporting our efforts with a customer first mindset,” said Jesse Garber, material processing sales manager of Columbus Equipment Company.
Columbus Equipment embodies the values that define CBI, with its “no surprises, no excuses” mantra reflecting a dedication to excellence, according to the organization. CEC’s technical expertise, exceptional customer care and commitment to problem-solving have made it an indispensable partner in delivering world-class solutions to its customers, according to CBI.
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Columbus Equipment Company photo (L-R) are Travis Lint of CBI; Scott Parsons of CEC; Josh Lovett of CEC; Jesse Garber (front holding the award) of CEC; Kort Dwyer of CEC; Jason Woods of CEC; James Speiser of CEC; Mark DiSalvo of CEC; George Wilcox of CBI;
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Green Industry Gathers for MNLA’s Expo in St. Paul, Minn.
Northern Green Expo was held Jan. 21-23, 2025 at the St. Paul RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minn. Green industry professionals had a chance to network, attend seminars and see the latest equipment and technology available. The event is the largest green industry trade show and conference in the north-central region.
Northern Green 2026 will be held Jan. 20-22, 2026, with pre-conference sessions open on Jan. 19.
For more information, visit northerngreen.org. CEG
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(L-R) are Marlena Spiegeler, Michael Dockendorf, Garrett Williams, Dan Polzin and Jamison Williams, all of G&M Outdoor Services, Big Lake, Minn.; Rick Weihl, owner of Sno Power, Muskegon, Mich.; Adele Perkins, office and marketing manager of Sno Power; and Patrick Iwan, owner of Iron Valley Equipment, St. Cloud, Minn.
Dan Weise, account manager, RDO Equipment Co. in Fargo, N.D., provides contractors with productivity solutions using 3D machine control, grade management and survey equipment to lessen their risk and increase productivity.
Scott Fahey (L), sales, and Nick Lano, parts and service, both of Lano Equipment of Shakopee, Minn., displayed this Bobcat S770 skid steer wrapped by Dirty Graphics of Stillwater, Minn.
(L-R): The team from Quality Equipment, Shakopee, Minn., with ASV’s popular VT-80 compact track loader are Jake Wilken, sales; Debra Fredrickson, marketing manager; JT Kenngott, account executive; and Jeff Doege, sales.
Adam Hansen (L), regional sales manager of Boss Snowplows, Iron Mountain, Mich., with Heath Zimmerman, sales specialist of Crysteel Truck Equipment, Fridley, Minn., celebrating 50 years in business.
Ryan Beck of Project 2 Payment gave a seminar titled, “The Key to Grow is Cash Flow: Technology Hacks for Landscape Contractors” at Green Expo.
Gordy Peterson, sales specialist of Tri-State Bobcat, Little Canada, Minn., brought this Bobcat E38 miniexcavator to MNLA.
Sean McKinney (L), regional sales manager of Finn Corporation, Fairfield, Ohio, and Brock Leagjeld, sales specialist of Swanston Equipment, Fargo, N.D., at the Swanston Equipment booth.
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Cat Trial 14: After Hours Demonstrates Company’s Legacy
Caterpillar’s unwavering commitment to customer success has been a driving force for a century. As the celebrates its 100th anniversary, it continues to innovate, adapt and evolve, always looking forward to the next challenge, the manufacturer said.
Cat Trial 14: After Hours brings Cat equipment from past and present to life in a nighttime spectacle. This visual display demonstrates how the company has stood side by side with its customers for 100 years, and how it is digging in for the decades to come.
Legacy Of Equipment, Manufacturing Innovation
The roots of Caterpillar’s innovative spirit can be traced back to before the 1920s, with the groundbreaking work of Holt Manufacturing Company and C. L. Best Gas Traction Company.
Following World War I, these two companies found themselves at a crossroads. The market was flooded with surplus machines, depressing demand for new tractors. Best brought to the table a strong domestic market presence, an advanced dealer network, and a diverse product line. Holt contributed its worldwide reputation, the iconic “Caterpillar” name, and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
Their merger in 1925 laid the foundation for what Caterpillar is today.
Throughout the past century, Caterpillar expanded globally and worked inventively to benefit worldwide customers. For example, the company introduced game-changing products such as the D10 track-type tractor with an elevated sprocket design and the 797 mining truck. Plus, it embraced technological advancements in multiple ways, such as introducing an autonomous mining truck in 1996 to help customers increase job-site safety.
And now, as the company celebrates its centennial in 2025, it introduces a line of Limited Edition Centennial Grey paint machines, represented by the Cat Centennial D3 Dozer in Cat Trial 14: After Hours, as a testament to its enduring legacy.
The Cat Trial 14 video also features other noteworthy machines, including the versatile Cat TH1255 Telehandler and a one-of-a-kind, real-life Power Loader, built by Hacksmith Entertainment, based on the iconic, futuristic machine from a popular movie franchise.
Caterpillar History: Past, Present, Future
Cat Trial 14: After Hours showcases a power display that features industrial, marine products and electric power that meet worldwide power needs in an impactful way.
“If we were to aggregate all of Caterpillar’s current genset power, it would be enough to power the entire country of Brazil — the world’s seventh-largest consumer of power, with a population of 214 million,” the company said.
“All of these power offerings are part of our broader strategy to support customers where, when and how they need power to get the job done.”
Global Reach Supported By Vast Dealer Network
Caterpillar’s worldwide presence has been a cornerstone of its success since the early days, when its heavy-equipment models began making their mark around the world.
In 1908, the first Holt Manufacturing Company gasoline-powered “Caterpillar” tracktype tractor was sold, quickly finding its way across the globe. By 1914, Caterpillar machines were introduced in Asia, with the first units sold in Indonesia for plowing sugarcane fields. Soon after, customers in India and Japan were experiencing the benefits of the products.
Today, the Cat dealer network covers more than 190 countries with nearly 170,000 Cat dealer employees worldwide. Many of these dealerships are independent, family owned businesses, and some even predate Caterpillar’s 1925 founding.
The average Cat dealership worldwide boasts over 50 years of experience.
Committed to CustomersÊ Success
“As we celebrate the past, we also look toward the future — and we will continue to help our valued customers do the work in which they excel. Our commitment to them is unwavering, as evidenced by our substantial investment in research and development,” the company said.
“In the 2023 financial year alone, Caterpillar allocated $2.1 billion to R&D to ensure that our engineers are constantly innovating and anticipating future trends. This proactive approach ensures that when our customers need new solutions, we’re not just ready — we’re ahead of the curve. That’s what they count on.
“With Cat Trial 14: After Hours, we celebrate our customer’s success by spotlighting the rich history of cutting-edge solutions. In full support of them, we will continue to shape the future of the industries we serve for the next hundred years and beyond.
For more information, visit https://www.cat.com/trial14.
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Cat Trial 14: After Hours showcases a power display that features industrial, marine products and electric power that meet worldwide power needs in an impactful way.
The Cat Trial 14 video also features other noteworthy machines, including the versatile Cat TH1255 Telehandler and
one-of-a-kind, real-life Power Loader, built by Hacksmith Entertainment, based on the iconic, futuristic machine from a popular movie franchise.
Cat Trial 14: After Hours brings Cat equipment from past and present to life in a nighttime spectacle. This visual display demonstrates how the company has stood side by side with its customers for 100 years, and how it is digging in for the decades to come.
Vermeer Midwest Forms Partnership With CTE N. America
CTE North America photo (L-R) are Nathan Johnston, territory manager of Vermeer Midwest; Will Lun, territory manager of Vermeer Midwest; Matt Messina, dealer and training manager of CTE North America; Steve DeBruin, sales manager of Vermeer Midwest; and Ryan Burley, territory manager of Vermeer Midwest.
Vermeer Midwest, a provider of industrial equipment, announced a new partnership with CTE, a manufacturer of aerial lift solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance Vermeer Midwest’s product offerings and provide customers with innovative and reliable aerial lift equipment.
Under this partnership, Vermeer Midwest will now offer CTE’s line of Traccess aerial lifts, starting with two models — the Traccess 230-75 and 270-88. These compact crawler boom lifts are designed to provide exceptional performance in limited access areas while ensuring maximum safety and efficiency.
“We are thrilled to partner with CTE and bring their aerial lift solutions to our customers,” said Steve Kool, CEO of Vermeer Midwest. “This collaboration aligns with our commitment to delivering high-quality equipment that meets the evolving needs of our clients in the tree care, landscaping and construction industries.”
CTE SpA, headquartered in Veneto and Trentino, Italy, has more than 40 years of experience in the aerial lift industry and is known for its innovative product features and exceptional customer support. The company’s North American branch, CTE North America, will work closely with Vermeer Midwest to ensure seamless integration and support for the new product line.
“Partnering with Vermeer Midwest is a significant milestone for CTE,” said Michael Gnazzo, president of CTE North America. “Their industry expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction make them an ideal partner for expanding our presence in the Midwest region. We look forward to a successful and long-lasting relationship.”
The addition of CTE tracked aerial lifts to Vermeer Midwest’s product portfolio will provide customers with versatile and reliable solutions for a wide range of applications, from tree care and landscaping to building maintenance and construction projects.
For more information, call 888/809-5640 or visit www.vermeermidwest.com/cte.
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Newport News location has played a crucial role in fulfilling the growing demand for Liebherr products both locally and globally since Liebherr’s expansion to North America in 1970.
From demolition to groundwork and crane lifts, Liebherr equipment plays an integral role in every phase of the upgrade and expansion project at Liebherr’s mining truck manufacturing facility in Hampton Roads, Va.
The Newport News location has played a crucial role in fulfilling the growing demand for Liebherr products both locally and globally since Liebherr’s expansion to North America in 1970. Newport News, recognized as one of the seven cities within Hampton Roads, offers a strategic position as a port city with access to intermodal shipping routes and a bustling economic environment.
The manufacturing plant is dedicated to producing Liebherr’s range of diesel electric mining trucks handling payloads of up to 400 tons. These large machines are partly assembled, tested and certified at the Newport News plant. Complete assembly is then carried out at mines all over the world.
In response to the global demand for mining trucks, Liebherr has partnered with several Hampton Road’s contractors to begin expansion of the production facilities. Due to the range of applications required for the project, Liebherr machines have been the choice of equipment to handle the diverse and demanding tasks in the different phases. From spe-
Turnkey demolition provider, East Coast Demolition, brought in its Liebherr R 936 Compact crawler excavator to sort, pick, load out and process all steel, debris and other materials removed.
cialized demolition machines to heavy lift mobile cranes and a variety of earthmoving equipment, the current demolition and construction plans are projected to be completed by the end of 2025.
To kick off this large-scale project, the plant annex needed to be torn down to make room for the new 80,000 sq. ft. addition. Turnkey demolition provider East Coast Demolition brought in its Liebherr R 936 Compact crawler excavator to sort, pick, load out and process all steel, debris and other materials removed.
“The biggest challenge is performing demolition next to a live plant and the active construction work that is happening around the demo site,” said Ricky Webb, COO of East Coast Demolition. “The Liebherr R 936 Compact crawler excavator is a smooth and balanced machine equipped with the demolition guarding and protection making it safe to run in a high-risk environment.”
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The R 936 Compact crawler excavator is easy to maneuver and operate, allowing for a safer working environment for East Coast Demolition project sites. With its tight radius, this
machine is especially well suited for job sites with many other moving machines. For example, the crawler excavator had to operate around multiple drill rigs, cranes and earthmoving equipment assisting with the demo and construction of the facilities.
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Once most of the demo is done, three main structural trusses weighing 30,000 lbs. each had to be removed from the back of the production plant. Due to the precise coordination and crucial movements to complete a safe demolition, Prillaman’s Crane and Rigging Inc. was brought in and utilized a Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane and an LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane. These mobile cranes provided a flexible and agile solution to assist with heavy lifting.
Prillaman noted the high-quality cranes and longstanding relationship with Liebherr aided in their decision to continually use Liebherr products. On a daily basis, Prillaman uses Liebherr LTMs on various crane, rigging and heavy haul projects including building ships, mining trucks, ac units, trains and more.
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McCloskey, US Equipment Sales Expand Partnership
McCloskey International announced the expansion of its long-time dealer, US Equipment Sales and Rentals (US Equipment), into three additional states. With this expansion, US Equipment will now provide McCloskey equipment coverage in Minnesota, eastern South Dakota and eastern North Dakota, complementing existing territories, which include Illinois, Iowa, eastern Missouri, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
“US Equipment has consistently proven to be a reliable and high-performing dealer for McCloskey, and we are thrilled to see them broaden their reach into Minnesota and the Dakotas,” said Anthony Bouvie, vice president of MPP global sales and marketing. “Their continued success and commitment to excellence reflect our shared dedication to providing top-tier products and customer service.”
The expanded territory will see US Equipment offer the full range of McCloskey’s mobile crushers, screeners, stackers and feeders, along with spare and wear parts. Customers in these regions can
expect seamless service and support from US Equipment’s knowledgeable team, which includes experts in McCloskey products who are equipped to handle everything from startup to ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting. The dealer also is committed to maintaining an extensive inventory of in-stock parts for fast and efficient service.
“We’re excited to grow with McCloskey, a brand key to our success,” said Simon Bradley, CEO and founder of US Equipment. “Expanding our service area lets us support more customers across the central and upper Midwest, emphasizing our dedication to exceptional equipment and service. We have one goal, to proudly serve the Midwest with comprehensive solutions in sales, rentals, parts, and service. Staying true to this goal makes us the fastest growing dealer in our territories. We cannot wait to show you what’s next.”
Headquartered in Lemont, Ill., US Equipment has been a trusted partner of McCloskey International for many years.
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JCB continues to invest in American infrastructure and innovation with the introduction of the CT380 and CT430 vibratory tandem rollers at Pave-X 2025.
Designed to meet the demands of U.S. paving professionals, these high-performance machines represent JCB’s dedication to delivering robust, dependable solutions for asphalt paving and site preparation, the company said.
“Our new rollers underscore JCB’s long-term investment in North America,” said James Gill, JCB product manager. “From our new manufacturing facility going up in San Antonio to the launch of products like the CT380 and CT430, we are laser-focused on meeting the needs of U.S. contractors with machines that are reliable, easy to operate and built to perform.”
With the addition of the CT380 and CT430, JCB has expanded its tandem roller lineup to four models, providing versatile options to match the diverse needs of American job sites. The lineup, which also includes the compact CT160 and mid-size CT260, ensures that contractors have the right tools for any paving or compaction task, whether working on tight urban spaces or large-scale infrastructure projects.
High-Performance Solutions for American Paving
The CT380 and CT430 are equipped with features to tackle the toughest jobs, offering reliable compaction and operator-focused design, with:
With the addition of the CT380 and CT430, JCB has expanded its tandem roller lineup to four models, providing versatile options to match the diverse needs of American job sites.
• Versatile Compaction Power: Dual-drum widths of 51 in. (CT380) and 55 in. (CT430) deliver centrifugal forces of up to 13,800 lbs. and 14,600 lbs. per drum, ensuring superior compaction.
• Efficient Operation: Both models feature maximum travel speeds of 6.2 mph, enabling swift, efficient movement across work sites.
• Exceptional Maneuverability:
With a ±34-degree steering angle and ±13-degree oscillation angle, the rollers navigate tight turns and uneven terrain with ease.
• Operator-Centric Design: Adjustable seats, intuitive controls and exceptional visibility reduce fatigue and enhance operator productivity.
• Low Maintenance, High Uptime: Simplified service points and reduced maintenance intervals keep machines on the job longer.
• Smart Security: JCB LiveLink telematics provides advanced tracking and monitoring for added peace of mind.
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Powered by efficient 48.9-hp, 3cylinder engines, the CT380 and CT430 are built to handle rigorous daily use. Their operating weights — 8,820 lbs. and 9,920 lbs. respectively — strike a balance between easy transport and heavy-duty performance.
“Our philosophy is robust simplicity,” Gill explained. “These machines are easy to operate, easy to maintain and ready to work whenever you are. That’s what makes the CT380 and CT430 invaluable on American job sites.” For more information, visit www.jcb.com.
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American Concrete Pavement Association... ACPA Delivers Assessment as It Invests in Research, Outreach, Partnerships
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) recently delivered an assessment of where paving and infrastructure investment currently stands, the challenges state highway agencies and the industry will face in the near future, and steps toward addressing those challenges.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) offered an historic opportunity to build up U.S. infrastructure. However, factors including inflation, project backlog and DOT turnover caused IIJA and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to not stretch as far as the industry anticipated. This leaves certain key needs and goals unmet.
The American Society of Civil Engineers, which will release its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure on March 25, has reported recently on several individual states, and those states mostly received grades of “C” or “C-”, with some declining from previous years.
This means it is critical for state highway agencies to prioritize better utilization of resources as they continue to pursue their goals. Concrete pavement offers economic sustainability along with environmental sustainability, longevity and resilience. Therefore, in 2025, the ACPA will continue to advocate at all levels of government for continued funding, support state highway agencies in collaborative efforts to effectively use that funding, and leverage the association’s strong industry partnerships to build out the science of concrete pavement’s sustainability including the economic, environmental and social benefits.
“Nationwide, growth in the concrete paving highway market has been modest. With the exception of one high-performing state, growth has been about 2.7 percent,” said Laura O’Neill Kaumo, president and CEO, ACPA. “We anticipate 4-5 percent growth in 2025 — but that forecast is not certain, and with the IIJA expiring in 2026, along with hearings beginning in Congress now about reauthorization, ACPA is calling on Congress to continue to invest in highway infrastructure and for state highway agencies to have a plan to use their resources as effectively as possible. Collectively, we can rebuild our nation’s infrastructure, make safety and resilience a priority, and grow the industry.”
Tying in with research that was reported in the 2023 ACPA white paper, “Concrete Pavement’s Role in a Sustainable, Resilient Future, 2025 initiatives will include:
• Support for DOTs as they introduce greater levels of competition into the pavement bidding process, with a goal of achieving lower materials costs. Research to date shows that competition between material industries (inter-industry competition) has a larger impact than competition between multiple contractors (intra-industry competition). ACPA will also allocate funds in 2025 for further research on how interand intra-industry competition reduce unit costs.
• Demonstrating how concrete pavements, with their rigid construction, offer resilience that contributes to sustainability’s triple bottom line (social, environmental and economic). Research has shown that rigid concrete pavements maintain their structural integrity after flooding events better than asphalt and are well equipped to perform under nearly all disaster recovery efforts. This level of resilience is becoming critical as weather-related disasters cost increasing amounts of money.
• Continued investment in RC3, an industry consortium of experts that provides direct expertise to state highway agencies. The RC3 was formed in 2024 to disseminate federal funding information, facilitate agencies’ Low Carbon Transportation Materials grant applications, provide technical assistance, and enhance contractor preparedness. In 2025, RC3’s definition and support of sustainability will expand to meet the ever-evolving needs of the industry, with an emphasis on pursuing longevity, resilience, innovation and economic performance.
• Collaborating with the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub) on its simplified pavement life-cycle assessment (LCA) tool.
“This simplified pavement LCA tool reduces complexity, while maintaining scientific rigor, making it as easy to use as possible to assess environmental impacts of pavements. The tool will also expand to account for the economic sustainability conferred by pavements systems with the incorporation of life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA),” said Eric Ferrebee, senior director of technical services, ACPA.
“Weaver Bailey Contractors and all the ACPA members want to work — this is a message I’ve been trying to amplify. They want the opportunity to build projects that will last generations,” said Don Weaver, president of Weaver-Bailey Contractors Inc.
The press conference also featured an update from ACPA affiliate International Grooving & Grinding Association (IGGA), highlighting research on the relationship between poor maintenance practices and the exponential deterioration of highway systems and announcing the recent release of its white paper “Dowel Bar Retrofits: The History of Repairing Faulted Pavements.” The new white paper offers a technical overview of DBR, a history of states’ research and case studies of successful implementation over the years.
“The World Bank evaluated pavements in South Africa and determined that if minor pavement distresses are left unaddressed for three years, the repair cost will increase by six times. If left unaddressed for five years, the cost could increase to as much as 18 times. This shows the relationship between poor maintenance practices and the exponential deterioration of highway systems, which has a drastic impact on the economic opportunities of highway agencies,” said Nick Davis, the director of technical services at the IGGA.
The IGGA presentation covered several critical concrete preservation methods, with special emphasis on dowel bar retrofit (DBR), a technique in which mechanical load transfer devices are added to joints in pavements.
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority “has benefited by using DBR on our older concrete pavements,” according to Joe Echelle, executive director, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. “At less than $500K/mile of four-lane roadway, we have been able to achieve a smoother pavement which will no doubt extend the service life at a fraction of the cost for full replacement. By saving money utilizing DBR we have been able to focus more money on bridge rehabilitations and safety improvements.”
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ACPA Announces Launch of Its New Coworker Safety Training Program
At World of Concrete, the concrete industry’s largest annual gathering, the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announced the launch of the Coworker Safety Training program.
Designed for contractors who work with and around concrete pumps, the program aims to bolster safety and education for more than 56,000 concrete contractors across the United States.
The Coworker Safety Training program is on schedule to launch spring 2025. It represents another milestone in ACPA’s initiative to build a more educated, safer workforce not only for pumpers, but also for the contractors and others working on concrete pumping job sites.
Developed in collaboration with the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), Coworker Safety Training fills critical gaps in safety training on job sites and provides certificates of completion to successful candidates. The certificates enable contractors to demonstrate compliance with the education component of ASME B30.27, the safety standard for material placement systems.
“ASME B30.27 outlines job site responsibilities for each trade working with and around concrete pumps,” said Christi Collins, executive director of the ACPA. “When employees and partners are trained to understand their roles under the standard, it not only makes job sites safer but also supports effective risk management and reduces liability.”
ASCC Director of Safety Services Joe Whiteman joined Collins at the press conference to help introduce the program. Whiteman, who helped develop the curriculum and training modules as part of a joint ACPA/ASCC committee, emphasized its importance.
“One of ASCC’s goals is to make our members the safest concrete contractors in the industry,” said Whiteman. “Recognizing the significant hazards associated with hose handling and working around pumps, we partnered with ACPA to create a practical, impactful learning tool.”
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Finishing crews and hose handlers are in some of the most dangerous positions around concrete pumps. Accidents and injuries can result from many factors, seen and unseen, such as
a plug or separation of material in the pipeline.
“Many times, end users of concrete pumps come to job sites with limited knowledge of site conditions and no previous experience or training with a pump,” explained Greg Key, national safety director of Western Concrete Pumping and co-chair of the joint ACPA/ASCC committee.
Crafted by both ACPA and ASCC members, Coworker Safety Training aims to teach hose handlers and coworkers safe practices when working near concrete pumps. Designed to capture the learner’s attention, the curriculum consists of five online learning modules that include short, engaging videos and follow-up quizzes. Topics cover hose handling, setup, on-the-job procedures, delivery systems and hazards. Participants can complete each module at their own pace, with the entire course taking roughly one hour to finish.
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Coworker Safety Training will be available via the ACPA University (ACPA-U) platform, an online learning management system that offers access to industry-leading education. The platform provides skills training, virtual reality solutions, e-learning and more.
“By consolidating our resources into one platform and under one dashboard on ACPA University, we’ve streamlined training administration, making it easier for our members and other users to access training content and track certifications,” said Collins.
ACPA members can create their own individualized branches of ACPA-U, which allows them to set up learning paths for their employees — with each
employee’s progression greatly simplified and highly visible to key leadership. Training is available on demand, with records accessible anytime. ACPA certification records also will be stored on the user’s profile.
We Are Safer Together
The Coworker Safety Training program ties into the broader goals of the We Are Safer Together campaign, an industrywide initiative that brings heightened awareness of ASME B30.27 – Material Placement Systems. Understanding and complying with the trade-specific job site responsibilities prescribed under the standard helps ensure the safety of every person on a concrete pumping job site.
The campaign is spearheaded by ACPA and supported by ASCC, Concrete Foundations Association, Tilt-Up Concrete Association, Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association, World of Concrete and several other Coalition members. It is a call to action that urges collaboration across all trades to amplify the importance of complying with ASME B30.27 to enhance job site safety.
“We encourage all those working with and around a concrete pump to expand their knowledge of safe concrete pumping practices,” said Collins. “Through collaboration, training and education, we can reduce accidents and protect our workforce.”
Contractors can sign up to purchase the Coworker Safety Training modules (when they become available) via the ACPA University login page at coworkertrainingacpau.talentlms.com.
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BCA of Northeast Indiana Announces Its 2025 Board of Directors, Officers
The Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) announced the names of members serving on its 2025 board of directors.
Elected to office are Brandon Bushee of Brooks Construction Company as president; Matt Gerbers of Shambaugh & Son as 1st vice president; Ryan Hellinger of CME Construction as 2nd vice-president; and Nick Alwine of FCI Construction as treasurer.
Grace Minnick of Minnick Services and Peter Schenkel of Schust Construction are newly elected directors. Emily Brough of K & H Construction, Jeffrey Harding of HallerColvin, Gary Voirol of MSKTD & Associates and Kelli Warner of Design Collaborative have been reelected to
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JCB — the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment and the official heavy equipment partner of Monster Jam — unveiled a bold, armygreen special-edition teleskid at the Monster Jam event at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.
This exclusive debut marks the launch of an ambitious campaign to raise $1 million for U.S. military veterans through a partnership with VetsAid, a national 501(c)3 nonprofit veterans organization founded by rock legend Joe Walsh of the Eagles. The partnership will raise awareness and funds for U.S. veterans through the power of rock and the transformative process of rebuilding.
For each teleskid sold in the United States, JCB will donate a percentage of the proceeds to VetsAid, which directly supports veterans service groups across the United States that provide myriad types of care for veterans and their families. Adding to the excitement, the teleskid loader made its debut on the field to the U.S. premiere of “Dig It” — an original song by Joe Walsh which debuted in London in July during Monster Jam. This powerful anthem, also featuring Ringo Starr on drums, is the soundtrack for JCB’s DIGatron, and serves as an uplifting call-to-action to support the vital mission of VetsAid.
“VetsAid isn’t just about raising money and awareness for America’s veterans and their families,” Walsh said. “It’s also about finding common
ground amongst music lovers of all backgrounds and coming together to build and rebuild communities around a shared love of country. It’s a privilege for us at VetsAid to expand upon this vision with Alice, and Ann, and our friends at JCB, and keep the party going with this kick-ass new song, special edition teleskid, and exciting partnership.”
As a family-owned company, JCB is committed to supporting American families, particularly those with ties to the military. Monster Jam is the perfect partner, with 25 percent of its audience coming from families with veteran connections. This collaboration reinforces shared values of resilience, innovation, and giving back, while allowing JCB to connect with key audiences, including farmers, builders and small business owners.
“JCB is a family company with an expanding manufacturing base in North America, and we have always been committed to supporting the veteran community,” said Alice Bamford of JCB North America. “At our North American headquarters in Savannah, 10 percent of our workforce are veterans, and we will continue this commitment with our new $500 million factory in San Antonio. I’m thrilled that JCB can further support veterans through this special edition Teleskid loader and our partnership with VetsAid.”
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American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO Dave Bauer has issued the following statement:
“Sean Duffy’s decisive confirmation as secretary is a testament that bipartisanship remains key to advancing meaningful transportation policy.
“We are eager to partner with him and the U.S. Department of Transportation team to highlight the vital economic and safety benefits of robust federal investment in highways, bridges, public transit, and airports, and to reduce the regulatory burdens that increase project costs and delays.
“We are also committed to helping Secretary Duffy bring President Trump’s vision for America’s future infrastructure to life as we prepare for the next long-term federal surface transportation authorization, due in fall 2026.”
For more information, visit www.artba.org.
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Mecalac’s 12MTX Wheeled Excavator
Loader Comes to N. American Market
Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment, introduced the 12MTX wheeled excavator loader to the North American market.
The 12MTX combines the capabilities of a compact excavator, loader and telehandler into a single machine that excels at digging, loading and material handling. It also is a powerful tool carrier that can handle attachments, such as asphalt planers and flail mowers, that require high-flow hydraulics.
With its exceptional functionality, the 12MTX eliminates the need for multiple pieces of equipment on the job site in industries such as construction, roadbuilding, landscaping, utility, tunneling, mining and forestry/tree care, according to the manufacturer.
The multipurpose machine ultimately maximizes profitability by reducing maintenance, labor and equipment transportation costs.
“Anyone who subscribes to the philosophy of ‘do more with less’ or is simply forced to do more with less will appreciate the 12MTX,” said Peter Bigwood, general manager of Mecalac North America. “It’s a compact machine that can work in a tight envelope and do virtually anything you’d expect from the typical job site mainstays — and do it all well.
Operators can enjoy an increased working envelope while limiting the need to reposition the machine. When digging a trench, the 12MTX doesn’t need to move and can continue digging — even until the bucket is under the machine if necessary.
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Goodfield, IL 309-965-2502
Peru, IL 815-224-4711
Rock Island, IL 309-787-6108
Springfield, IL 217-528-4347
Tolono, IL 217-485-6755
Cedar Rapids, IA 319-365-0515
Dubuque, IA 563-588-1950 Columbia, MO 573-657-2154 Palmyra, MO 573-769-2274
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Park City, KS
316-942-1457
Great Bend, KS 620-792-2748
Humboldt, KS 620-473-7020 Olathe, KS 913-298-7373
Topeka, KS 785-233-0556
Fort Dodge, IA 515-576-3184
The 12MTX features a three-piece sidemounted articulated boom that provides the machine with great compactness and range of motion. It can extend nearly straight in almost any direction or fold back on itself for maximum compactness.
“At a time when costs are high and labor is hard to come by, the 12MTX eliminates the need for a big crew, and the need to buy, maintain and haul numerous pieces of equipment.”
A three-piece, variable angle, side-mounted boom provides the 12MTX with great compactness and range of motion, allowing it to work in areas mono-boom excavators can’t. It can extend nearly straight in almost any direction or fold back on itself for maximum compactness and higher lifting capability. This compactness shines when working near an existing structure or roadway where a mono-boom excavator’s required footprint is too large, such as when laying pipe, putting in sidewalks, mowing along the road or other utility maintenance applications. Operators can enjoy an increased working envelope while limiting the need to reposition the machine. When digging a trench, for example, the 12MTX doesn’t need to move and can continue digging — even until the bucket is under the machine if necessary. When it’s time to switch to a different application, a simple selector switch allows users to easily change operating modes between park, excavator, loader and travel.
The 12MTX’s 20-mph top speed allows the machine to quickly navigate job sites and gives operators the option to drive to a site or gas station without loading it onto a trailer. The top speed paired with the machine’s low center of gravity makes for powerful, stable and precise handling.
The 12MTX can work side by side with trucks or carrying a pallet loaded with material and lay it to rest on the other side of a wall or even next to the machine itself. Operators can take advantage of using the 12MTX for static loading thanks to the low position of the dipper stick cylinder, which
provides superior lifting and thrust strength. The machine can lift up to 4 tons and the engine is positioned in the rear, offering a removed counterweight for greater freedom of handling and movement with larger roads.
The 12MTX is a capable handler in all types of terrain. An articulated undercarriage, four-wheel drive and five different tire options keep the machine sufficiently grounded to ensure precision and control, according to the manufacturer.
The machine features high-flow hydraulics with a 37-gpm maximum flow rate — higher than a standard excavator and similar to high-flow skid steers and compact track loaders. Operators can go far beyond what a mini excavator typically offers by easily equipping it with a range of attachments, such as a loader bucket, snow removal equipment, mowers, compactors and planers utilizing Mecalac’s CONNECT quick coupler system. The 12MTX uses a flow rate memory function that allows users to save up to six different profiles/tools for quick, intuitive switching without the need to input manual settings when going from one attachment to the next.
Mecalac designed the 12MTX with user experience in mind, ensuring a safe and comfortable operation. An automatically unfolding step allows the operator to safely enter and exit the cab — eliminating the risk of slipping on a tire while getting in and out of the machine. Once inside, users will enjoy a spacious, ergonomic layout with great visibility and minimal blind spots.
The 12MTX provides superior visibility due to the boom’s position to the left of the cab so that even when dumping from its maximum height of 16 ft. 5 in., the operator maintains superior visibility without the boom obstructing their view. An optional heated pneumatic seat, heat and air conditioning offers improved comfort in cold climates.
For more information, visit www.mecalac.com.
(All photos courtesy of Mecalac.)
Ulysses, KS 620-356-1071
Dodge City, KS 620-227-3139
Gering, NE 308-436-2177 Omaha, NE 402-894-1899
Lincoln, NE 402-467-1300
Grand Island, NE 308-381-0741
North Platte, NE 308-534-7020
Kansas City, MO 816-483-5000 Springfield, MO 417-863-1000
Grand Rapids, MI 616-538-2400 Lenox, MI 586-727-7502
New Hudson, MI 248-437-8121 Williamsburg, MI 231-267-5060
www.brookstractor.com
Madison (Sun Prairie), WI 608-837-5141
Milwaukee, WI 414-462-9790
Green Bay (De Pere), WI 920-336-5711
La Crosse (West Salem), WI 608-786-2644
Stevens Point (Plover), WI 715-254-2777
Racine (Mt. Pleasant), WI 262-898-6700 Sparta,WI 608-351-2101
www.lec1.com
Beaver, WV
304-255-1525
Cowen, WV 304-226-3299
Cross Lanes, WV
304-204-1818
Pleasant Valley, WV 304-534-5454
Norton, WV
304-636-6421
Marietta, OH 740-373-5255
Ashland, KY 606-327-1709
Pikeville, KY
606-432-0321
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Lisle, IL
630-355-7150
Rockdale, IL 815-730-9011
Rockford, IL 815-961-3160
South Holland, IL 708-331-6362
Wauconda, IL 847-526-7700
Bloomington, IN 812-333-9677
Fort Wayne, IN 260-482-8576 Indianapolis, IN 317-544-3411
Lafayette, IN 765-447-6933
South Bend, IN 574-232-1461
Terre Haute, IN 812-645-7160
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Bemidji, MN 218-759-1996 Duluth, MN 218-722-7456
Grand Rapids, MN 218-326-9427
Ashland, WI 715-682-5522
Chippewa Falls, WI
715-834-2924
Merrill, WI 715-536-0633
Escanaba, MI 906-789-9054 Marquette, MI 906-789-7689
1555 Atlantic Drive West Chicago, IL 60185 630/510-6050
1305 Sentry Drive Waukesha, WI 53186 262/521-5802
ABC Equipment Rental & Sales www.abcequipment.com
29 Pearl Rd. Brunswick, OH 44212 888/572-3888
38525 Chester Rd. Avon, OH 44011 440/934-7368
Alta Equipment Co. www.altaequipment.com
18405 115th Avenue Orland Park, IL 60467 844/GO2-ALTA
Central Power Systems & Services www.kubotacentral.com
1285 Acraway Street Garden City, KS 67846 620/765-3118
Yes Equipment & Services www.yesequipment.com
7001 Manufactures Drive Madison, WI 53704 888/310-3902
Lano Equipment www.lanoequip.com
6140 Highway 10 NW Anoka, MN 55303 763/323-1720
23580 Highway 55 Loretto, MN 55357 763/479-8200
3021 West 133rd Street Shakopee, MN 55379 952/445-6310
McCullough Kubota www.mcagplus.com
7225 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031 224/699-2200
1966 N. State Rt. 1 Watseka, IL 60970 815/432-3965
4620 W. US-6 Morris, IL 60450 815/942-6620
10102 West 181st Ave. Lowell, IN 46356 219/696-7361
CATERPILLAR
DEVELON
Model Engine Operating Weight Digging Depth Digging Reach
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Liberty, MO
816-415-6700 Springfield, MO
417-865-0505 St. Louis, MO
314-427-4911
Garden City, KS
620-765-3118
Salina, KS
785-825-8291 Colby, KS
785-462-8211 Wichita, KS
316-943-1231
Oklahoma City, OK 405-324-2330 Tulsa, OK 918-984-6565
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Grand Forks, ND 701-772-5006 Devils Lake, ND 701-662-5331 Williston, ND 701-572-5050
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HCEA Introduces New ZAXIS-7 Super Long Front Excavator to North America
The ZX210LC-7H Super Long Front (SLF) excavator provides 50 ft. 4 in. of reach at ground level and a 39-ft. 2in. dig depth with fewer trade-offs due to its dedicated design.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas unveiled a dedicated, no compromises super long front excavator for the North American market.
The ZX210LC-7H Super Long Front (SLF) excavator provides 50 ft. 4 in. of reach at ground level and a 39-ft. 2-in. dig depth with fewer trade-offs due to its dedicated design.
A proprietary hydraulic circuit has been engineered for smooth and safe operation. It includes an upgraded swing motor for next-level reach and control as well as Hitachi genuine bucket attachments that pair perfectly with the new ZAXIS-7 Super Long Front excavators.
“As Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas continues to grow into the North American market, so does the expansion of our excavator product offerings. The ZX210LC-7H SLF, with added reach, productivity and performance, will allow customers to grow their businesses into new applications with another tool in their toolboxes,” said Patrick Baker, excavator product manager, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas.
A part of the ZAXIS-7 series, the 54,900-lb. ZX210LC-7H SLF is a
dedicated long-reach excavator that puts owners and operators in complete control. This excavator meets the needs of customers in North America who dredge riverbeds, dig canals or perform projects that require extended reach.
The ZX210LC-7H SLF is the first of multiple long-reach excavators to be introduced to the market. The ZAXIS7 SLF series offers unique features and functionalities that help customers reach further.
Feel the Difference
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas continually elevates user experience and safety.
The ZAXIS-7 SLF provides a difference workers can feel with a redesigned operator station featuring a larger, more comfortable space with less vibration and noise. The heavier counterweight, proprietary hydraulic circuit and enhanced swing motor provide confidence while operating the super long arm.
An updated hydraulic control valve provides an immediate response, even when operating at or near maximum extension. Two work modes (Economy and Power) allow operators to tailor
operations for jobsite conditions.
See the Difference
An AERIAL ANGLE camera gives users a 270-degree bird’s-eye view where they can choose from multiple image options to see the machine’s immediate environment on an 8-in. antiglare LCD monitor. The monitor also controls the Bluetooth radio, which allows operators to listen to music and make hands-free calls while in the pressurized, quieter cab featured on all ZAXIS-7 excavators.
To further provide customers peace of mind, ZAXIS-7 excavators include a unique innovation: ConSite Oil. Two sensors detect if oil quality has deteriorated and transmit data to Global eService. This helps drive uptime by catching oil degradation before damage to critical systems can occur — reducing maintenance and unscheduled downtime.
The ZX210LC-7H SLF offers reach, digging power, stability and productivity to give contractors an edge on job sites across North America where access is a concern.
For more information, visit www.hitachicm.us.
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LIUGONG
TAKEUCHI
JOHN DEERE
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TRAMAC Offers Nine Models of Stationary Boom Assemblies
Montabert photo TRAMAC offers nine models of stationary boom assemblies for rock breakers that — depending on the model — provide horizontal reach from 14 to 65 ft., 170 to 360-degrees of swing arc, and 1,500 to 13,000 ft. lb. of hammer impact.
TRAMAC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Montabert, designs and builds stationary boom systems that pair perfectly with Montabert variable-speed breakers to productively break oversize rocks prior to primary crushing.
TRAMAC offers nine models of stationary boom assemblies for rock breakers that — depending on the model — provide horizontal reach from 14 to 65 ft., 170 to 360degrees of swing arc, and 1,500 to 13,000 ft. lb. of hammer impact. Boom weights range from 5,850 to 55,000 lb. and accommodate hammer weights from 1,098 to 9,920 lb.
Standard across its entire boom line, TRAMAC builds rugged cylinders of high-strength steel and welded construction from chrome-plated, high-tensile steel rods. Heavy-duty, oversize pins are fitted with replaceable aluminum bronze bushings.
Self-aligning spherical bushings on the cylinder rod and barrel end ensure long equipment life. An extremely strong, low-profile base of shaped plate steel attaches easily to any platform foundation, according to the manufacturer.
TRAMAC also offers a number of boom, HPU, hammer and control options, as well as custom design services.
For more information, visit tramac.com and montabert.com.
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2216 N. Greenbay Rd. Waukegan, IL 60087
847-336-1205
Ingleside, IL
815-363-4100
Joliet, IL 815-464-6650
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9200 Liberty Drive Liberty, MO 64068 816-781-8070
Wichita, KS 316-943-1231
Woodward, OK 580-256-6014
Salina, KS
785-825-8291
Colby, KS
785-462-8211
Springfield, MO 417-865-0505
Joplin, MO 417-726-5373
Riverside, MO 816-415-6787
Wichita, KS 316-789-7370
Yukon, OK 405-324-2330
St. Peters, MO 314-427-4911
Liberty, MO 816-415-6700
Tulsa, OK 918-984-6565
Decades in the Dirt
For 40 years, Wacker Neuson has engineered, designed and built excavators around the needs of our customers. And because every construction site is different, we offer variety and versatility for the job at hand. From rugged and reliable tracked conventional tail machines to minimal tail swing, wheeled, and zero emission models, you’ll fi nd the right confi guration, lifting capacity and breakout force to handle the toughest challenges. What’s more, Wacker Neuson excavators are durable, powerful and easy to operate.
See how Wacker Neuson builds solutions for you. Contact your local dealer today!
Sales • Service • Parts • Rentals
Contact your local authorized Takeuchi dealer:
Diamond Equipment Inc.
1501 Lynch Road • Evansville, IN 47711 800-258-4428 • 812-425-4428
120 Flex Park Drive • Bowling Green, KY 42103 800-489-1061 • 270-781-1061
17035 North IL Hwy 37 • Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 800-388-6396 • 618-242-2273
290 Old Steubenville Pike • Cadiz, OH 43907 740-942-8871
7570 New Carlisle Pike • Dayton, OH 45424 937-879-3154
2200 Venture Circle SE • Massillon, OH 44646 330-833-2420
818 Lee St. • Zanesville, OH 43701 740-455-4036
3668 US Route 23 South • Piketon, OH 45661 740-289-3757
www.columbusequipment.com
Kelbe Brothers Equipment Co.
12770 W. Silver Spring Drive • Butler, WI 53007 262-781-4970
4621 Dutch Mill Rd. • Madison, WI 53716 608-221-8300
3101 French Rd. • De Pere, WI 54115 920-343-6496 www.kelbebros.com
Brandeis Machinery & Supply Company
17000 Highway 41 N • Evansville, IN 47725 812-425-4491
7310 Venture Lane • Fort Wayne, IN 46818 260-489-4551
8410 Zionsville Road • Indianapolis, IN 46268-1524 317-872-8410
1801 Watterson Trail • Louisville, KY 40299 502-491-4000
160 County Park Road • Paducah, KY 42001 270-444-8390
www.brandeismachinery.com
Star Equipment Ltd.
1401 2nd Avenue • Des Moines, IA 50314 515-283-2215 • 800-369-2215
2625 W. Airline Hwy. • Waterloo, IA 50703 319-236-6830 • 800-791-9249
2950 6th Street SW • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-365-5139 • 800-728-5139
2100 E. Lincoln Way • Ames, IA 50010 515-233-9500 • 866-856-2312
www.starequip.com
Alta Equipment Company
5105 Loraine Street • Detroit, MI 48208 313-394-1811
56195 Pontiac Trail • New Hudson, MI 48165 248-356-5200
8840 Byron Commerce SW • Byron Center, MI 49315 616-878-7450
3283 S Dort Hwy. • Flint (Burton), MI 48529 810-744-4840
3725 Old 27 S • Gaylord, MI 49735 989-731-9988
7500 E 15 Mile Road • Sterling Heights, MI 48312 586-474-5063
1061 Stepke Court • Traverse City, MI 49685 231-714-6210
613 E Stevenson Road • Ottawa, IL 61350 815-313-2070
www.altaequipment.com
Luby Equipment Services
2300 Cassens Drive • Fenton, MO 63026 636-343-9970
199 Airport Road • Cape Girardeau, MO 63702 573-334-9937
2999 Mexico Road • O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-332-9970
921 1st Street • Fairmont City, IL 62201 618-397-9971
4375 Camp Butler Road • Springfield, IL 62707 217-744-2233
2625 North 24th St. • Quincy, IL 62305 217-222-5454
www.lubyequipment.com
4115 S. 90th St. • Omaha, NE 68127 402-331-9200
5601 Fletcher Ave. • Lincoln, NE 68507 402-325-0447
4949 Juergen Rd. • Grand Island, NE 68801 308-384-2620
1303 S Chectnut. • Norfolk, NE 68701 402-316-2606
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HYUNDAI
KOMATSU
9127 Airport Highway Holland, OH 43528
855-218-2825
JCB of St. Louis www.jcbofstl.com 7978 Veterans Pkwy. St. Peters, MO 63376 636-281-4450 Company Wrench www.companywrench.com
4805 Scooby Lane Carroll, OH 43112 740-654-5304 920 Deneen Avenue Monroe, OH 45050 513-649-8105 1330 KY - 151 Frankfort, KY 40601 502-699-2681
1515 W. Epler Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46217 317-782-8850
8080 State Rt 16 Hillsboro, IL 62049 217-532-3222
State Route 267 South Greenfield, IL 62044 217-368-2486
JCB www.burnsjcb.com Covering Northeast Ohio 8155 Roll & Hold Pkwy. Macedonia, OH 44056 866-459-6713 Sievers JCB www.sieversjcb.com 406 Old Rt 66 Hamel, IL 62046 618-633-2622
14464 Shad Rd Carlinville, IL 62626 217-854-3191
1351 W Jackson St Auburn, IL 62615 217-438-6111
Equipment & Services, Inc. www.buyjcb.com 11715 W Silver Spring Road Milwaukee, WI 53225 888-276-4365 7001 Manufacturers Drive Madison, WI 53704 888-276-4365
North Star JCB www.northstarjcb.com
31W019 North Avenue West Chicago, IL 60185 331-465-0000 CSTK JCB www.cstkjcb.com 401 Shawnee Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 913-371-0868 Option 2
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KOBELCO
KUBOTA
Kubota Updates Excavator Lineup With Next-Gen KX040-5
Kubota Tractor Corporation announced the introduction of the new KX040-5 compact excavator from the showroom floor at World of Concrete.
Putting productivity and operator experience at the forefront, the KX040-5 introduces key updates including a redesigned hydraulic system, a spacious and quiet cab, and tech features that now come on standard models. It is available at authorized Kubota dealers in the first quarter of this year.
“We continue to listen to our customers and learn about their challenges and how our equipment can offer them more solutions, and the next-generation KX040-5 is the latest iteration in that innovation process,” said Bill Holton, Kubota product manager, construction equipment.
“The KX040-5 was developed to meet the needs of rental, construction, landscaping and utility customers in the 4- to 5ton segment, and a growing category of action sports athletes across the country who use our equipment to clear trails and build ramps and jumps.”
Performance That Delivers
Powered by a 40.3-hp Kubota diesel engine, a digging depth of 11 ft. 2.3 in. and a bucket breakout force of 9,397 lbs., the KX040-5 can tackle the toughest tasks on the job site, according to the manufacturer.
The improved hydraulic system utilizes engine horsepower to its fullest extent allowing flow rate to be increased for optimal performance while using a hydraulic attachment and operating other functions of the KX040-5 simultaneously. The load-sensing hydraulics deliver smooth and efficient
operation, allowing operators to travel and multitask effortlessly, improving jobsite productivity.
With three dozer blade options available — straight, angle, and 6-in-1 — in either ROPS or cab configurations, the KX040-5 provides versatility for a variety of applications. The KX040-5 is available with a standard AUX1 and optional AUX2 auxiliary circuits, with the convenient thumb-operated switch on the joystick allowing for easy proportional flow control of the auxiliary circuit,
while a forefinger-operated on/off switch enables simple operation of applications that require a constant flow of oil.
Operator Comfort, Visibility in Focus
A spacious and comfortable cab provides the KX040-5’s operator with an expanded glass area for better visibility, and the removed roof window slash bars provide clear visibility of the bucket during loading and dumping. Its slim and quiet interior features expanded head and foot space over the previous model, a repositioned 7-in. LCD monitor, and a redesigned backlit keypad for improved usability. An optional air suspension seat is available for added comfort during extended workdays.
More Tech, More Productivity
The KX040-5 comes standard with keyless start, featuring up to 10 unique operator passwords for added security and ease of operation. KubotaNOW telematics is pre-installed, allowing operators to monitor important metrics such as accumulated hours, fuel level and location directly from the KubotaNOW app. The 3rd line hydraulic return is electronically controlled and automatically activated when the operator selects one-way flow mode on the digital panel. For enhanced safety and convenience, the KX040-5 is equipped with LED work lights that include a turn-off delay, enabling operators to leave the job site under illumination. An optional rearview camera also is available to provide greater visibility and confidence on busy job sites. For more information, visit www.KubotaUSA.com. (Photos courtesy of Kubota.)
DEVELON DX225LC-7X Excavator Offers
Fully Electrohydraulic Control System
DEVELON’s electronically controlled DX225LC-7X crawler excavator is a first of its kind for the company and is one of the next-generation -7 Series crawler excavators with machine-assisted technologies.
The DX225LC-7X electrohydraulic control system enables advanced machine guidance and machine control systems — including 2D and upgradable 3D grading for accurate earthmoving and grading work. This technology includes programmable joystick switches for ease of operation, a fully electronic joystick, a rotary sensor and equipment sensors on the boom, arm, bucket and upper body of the DX225LC-7X, including a laser catcher.
This system allows the machine to provide supplementary assistance with precision functions and tasks: a game-changing improvement in operator productivity and efficiency, according to the manufacturer.
DX225LC-7X excavator functions include the following:
• Grade assist mode: For accurate grading and quicker cycles — the operator can program the machine to control the boom and bucket functions while the arm in function is controlled by the operator.
• Ground slope setting: Set the slope angle to maintain the gradient during trenching for pipe laying.
• Swing assist: The operator sets swing angle for repetitive digging tasks.
• Swing limit: The operator sets left and right swing limits (virtual walls).
• Virtual wall settings: plus ceiling and floor limits when work ing in confined spaces to improve safety and productivity.
• Weighing system: Measures and displays material in bucket and moni tors totals when loading trucks.
• Lift assist mode: Monitors weight in the bucket, calculates tipping load and alerts operators to improve safety.
Improved Lift Capacity, Stability
The DX225LC-7X offers superior hydraulics and a strong workgroup to deliver ample power and durability to the arm and bucket, maximizing lift ing capability. Operators can select the one-touch power boost to dig into extra tough material. A fine swing function minimizes the shaking of a lifted object that occurs at the end of the swing movements.
The machine offers fast cycle times, and a cast push link with lift ing eye delivers a five metricton lifting capacity to help operators complete the job faster. The machine’s performance can be controlled by selecting from four power modes.
design provide strength and stability. Operators also can activate the tiltrotator mode for enhanced precision when using a tiltrotator accessory. Simply set the controls from the Smart Touch display to move the arm and rotate or tilt an attachment simultaneously, efficiently and accurately without the need to reposition the excavator.
Operators can improve cycle times with an optional boom float setting, which is ideal for finishing work, hammer application and top loading.
Operator Comfort
The DX225LC-7X has features that help deliver best-inclass comfort for operators when working long days on challenging job sites. The machine includes an improved heating and cooling system with an optional heated/cooled seat. The cab’s suspension system dampens vibrations and absorbs shocks.
Standard features include easy-to-use joystick controls, a rearview camera and a Smart Touch screen that displays all important information. In addition, customers can add an optional 360-degree around view monitor (AVM) camera system for a full view of the machine’s surroundings.
Strong Durability, Reliability
The machine is equipped with ultra-hard and wear-resistant, heavy-duty wear plates that bolt on at the end of the arm
An optional dozer blade and the standard counterweight
BRANDEIS MACHINERY & SUPPLY COMPANY
www.brandeismachinery.com 1801 Watterson Tr. Louisville, KY 40299 502/491-4000
Bowling Green, KY 270/780-3004
Corbin, KY 606/528-3700 Lexington, KY 859/259-3456 Stanville, KY 606/478-9201 Paducah, KY 270/444-8390 Evansville, IN 812/425-4491 Indianapolis, IN 317/872-8410 Ft.Wayne, IN 260/489-4551
ROAD BUILDERS MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO., INC. www.roadbuildersmachinery.com
1001 S. 7th St. Kansas City, KS 66105 913/371-3822 Omaha, NE 402/331-9200 Lincoln, NE 402/325-0447 Grand Island, NE 308/384-2620 Norfolk, NE 402/316-2606
ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIES CO. www.rmsequipment.com 5633 W Hwy 13 Savage MN 55378 952/895-9595 • 800/888-9515 Rochester, MN 507/701-0199
Kubota Tractor Corporation announced the launch of the U17-5 zero-tail swing compact excavator from the showroom floor at World of Concrete.
Featuring improved stability, enhanced operator comfort and efficiency, the new U17-5 replaces the U17VR1 in Kubota’s robust excavator lineup and is among the set of new power-packed construction equipment launched at this year’s show. The new U17-5 will be available at authorized Kubota dealers in the first quarter of this year.
“The U17-5 is the latest evolution of Kubota’s U Series of compact excavators coming in line with our -5 updates and featuring the same reliability customers have come to expect with Kubota equipment,” said Bill Holton, Kubota product manager, construction equipment. “As a ROPS-only model, the U17-5 is a light-weight model, making it a great option for the rental market, as well as for light construction, landscape and utility applications.”
Demanding Tasks Call for Kubota Performance
Equipped with a 16.1-hp Kubota diesel engine, the U17-5 features a working range that includes a digging depth of 7 ft. 6.2 in.,
a dumping height of 8 ft. 1.2 in. and a bucket breakout force of 3,547 lbs. The U17-5 also comes equipped with a factory-installed thumb bracket welded directly onto the dipper to mount an optional hydraulic thumb.
An auxiliary control system integrated into the joystick allows operators to control proportional flow with a convenient thumb-operated switch and oil flow can be controlled with a forefinger-operated on/off switch. To reduce transition times between attachments and improve productivity, an auxiliary diverter valve comes standard on the U17-5 allowing the hydraulic thumb attachment to remain connected while diverting oil flow to other attachments when needed.
Equipped with a 16.1-hp Kubota diesel engine, the U17-5 features a working range that includes a digging depth of 7 ft. 6.2 in., a dumping height of 8 ft. 1.2 in. and a bucket breakout force of 3,547 lbs.
Weighing in at 3,902 lbs., the U17-5 features a rear-end that has been extended by 1.2 in. and a track gauge that can be expanded to a maximum of 4 ft. 3.2 in., an increase of 2.4 in. over the previous model, to optimize stability when using heavy attachments, and can be retracted to 3 ft. 3 in. for easier movement through narrow passageways and to allow for working in tight spaces.
Additional standard features include an
auto-idling system that reduces engine RPM when high engine speed isn’t needed; a twopattern selection system allowing the operator to select the most familiar operating control pattern, either ISO or SAE; and KubotaNOW telematics, providing access to critical metrics like hours, location and diagnostics.
Comfort, Features to Dig Into
The U17-5 operators’ station has been enhanced for comfort and efficiency to make
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digging into the day’s work effortless. The semi-suspension seat sits on more foot space than the previous model to optimize comfort and maneuverability. All controls are ergonomically placed for faster and more efficient operation, including the front meter panel which is positioned to the frontright corner of the operator for better visibility, and features one-touch button operation to view the time, hour meter, tachometer and other important information.
A redesigned control panel to the right of the seat houses the key switch, throttle control, and a mobile phone holder and USB port to keep a charge during long days on the job site. Features to support smooth operation include an engine emergency stop the operator can activate with the flip of a single switch, a swivel parking brake and unload lever for easy transportation, LED boom work lights that come standard, and the ROPS and OPG canopy help to provide rollover protection for safety and security on the job.
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Magni Telescopic Handlers, a manufacturer of rotating, fixed boom and heavy lift telehandlers, announced its new partnership with New Tec, an equipment solutions provider now covering key territories in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota.
As an official dealer of Magni’s full range of telehandlers — including the RTH rotating, HTH heavy lift and TH fixed boom models — New Tec will provide customers with access to these machines for rental and purchase.
“We are excited to welcome New Tec to the Magni dealer network,” said Jay Jude, regional sales manager of Magni America. “New Tec’s expertise and dedication to delivering high-quality material handling equipment perfectly aligns with our focus. We look forward to seeing New Tec help customers achieve their goals with our industry-leading telehandlers.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Magni, a brand known for its innovation and quality in the telehandler market,” said Scott Hulstein, president of New Tec. “Our team is committed to delivering exceptional equipment
solutions to our customers, and Magni’s comprehensive product line will allow us to meet a broader range of customer needs across Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota.”
New Tec’s team has completed comprehensive training on the
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Turner, Walsh Collaborate to Construct New Ryan Field
By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT
Described as a once-in-a-century opportunity, Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field will be the largest stadium development in the history of college football when it opens in 2026. The $850 million, LEED Gold certification project is designed for a maximum capacity of 35,000 people, and will include community plazas, a park and more green space.
“This facility will serve as a vibrant venue for the Evanston community, hosting events such as winter festivals, family movie nights and youth sports events,” said Northwestern President Michael Schill at the June groundbreaking. “None of this would be possible without some very generous individuals. From athletics to academics and research, the Ryan family has supported Northwestern in ways that will resonate with our community for generations to come.”
Providing a more intimate setting than the old Ryan Field, the project will be made available for concerts and top collegiate sporting events. It includes landscape buffers between the stadium and surrounding neighborhoods.
Because of the teardown of the existing Ryan Field, the Wildcats are playing in a temporary structure. Their new home will be roughly 30 ft. shorter than the previous height of the press box, with sightlines much closer to the field than typical bowled stadiums.
In November 2024, crews began the process of going vertical with the erection of structural steel. Workers began by setting matting for the crane that hoists the steel into position. The crane arrived in pieces, ready for assembly. The initial loads of steel were delivered, and the first structure went in at the end of 2024.
Crews also have been busy pouring concrete foundations and ramps. Work continues on underground utilities. A layer of stone lies over the field area, in preparation for the future playing surface.
The new stadium is designed by HNTB and Perkins&Will. The construction manager, Central Street Consortium, is a joint venture between Turner Construction Company and Walsh Construction.
“Turner Construction and Walsh Construction are proud to be part of this monumental project,” said Kate Van Zeyl and John Kiesling of Central Street Consortium. “We look forward to safely
delivering a world-class athletics facility on campus, while continuing a trusted partnership with Northwestern University and the neighboring communities.”
Central Street Consortium’s construction management plan focuses on environmental stewardship and strict compliance with local, county and state regulations for mitigation strategies. This includes monitoring
vibration throughout the process, with six monitors placed at various locations feeding monthly reports to the city of Evanston.
Demolition of the old Ryan Field began in early 2024 and was completed several months later. When the press box came down in May, a major milestone was accomplished, with operations shifting to new build.
According to the official website, more
than 99 percent of non-hazardous materials contained in the original Ryan Field structure have been recycled and are ready for reuse. Prior to starting demo, crews salvaged seating, signage, TVs, food service equipment, millwork and mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment for other uses. Subcontractors removed light bulbs and light ballasts; recovered refrigerants and coolants; aluminum bleachers; electrical panels; transformers; gear; and accessible copper.
Clean concrete, steel and non-ferrous metals from the existing stadium were sorted onsite and sent for recycling. Steel and non-ferrous metals have been melted down and formed into new components needed for a variety of uses. The clean concrete was crushed at an offsite facility and is being used for work that requires crushed recycled concrete such as underground utility or road construction.
Excavation efforts are nearing completion, resulting in fewer trucks and less dust around the job site. In addition, crews completed installation of the earth retention system. This involved placing earth retention lower soil anchors along the south side and lower bracing along the east side.
A variety of heavy machinery is being used to complete the mega project, including a boring machine that was needed to prepare for the installation of the earth retention system. The monitors put in place ensured the vibrations wouldn’t cause structural damage to nearby properties.
The redevelopment of Ryan Field is privately funded and includes a $480 million gift from Northwestern alumni Patrick and Shirley Ryan. Part of the money, the largest donation in school history, will be used to accelerate breakthroughs in biomedical, economics and business research.
The project is expected to produce more than $68 million in economic impact to Evanston, and 2,900 jobs during the rebuild. Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who also addressed reporters at the ceremonial turning of dirt, had nothing but praise for the new stadium.
“I am proud of the collaboration it demonstrates, as represented not only by a historic agreement that fundamentally transforms the financial relationship between Evanston and Northwestern, but also by the commitment to the idea that partnership is essential for either institution to realize its full potential.”
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A variety of heavy machinery is being used to complete the mega project. The monitors put in place ensured the vibrations wouldn’t cause structural damage to nearby properties.
Central Street Consortium photo
Late January saw the first concrete deck pour for the new Ryan Field.
Earthmovers Prove Valuable to Hampton Roads Contractor
Valuable Assets
To create additional storage and a rainwater retention pond, essential earthmoving, utilities and stonework was carried out across 8 acres of land. The bulk of the dirt work was carried out by Hampton Roads construction contractor, C.A. Barrs.
The company had multiple machines on site including an R 926 crawler excavator and an R 946 crawler excavator to dig the retention pond, as well as a PR 716 crawler dozer with trimble grading to clear the 8 acres for additional storage of machines.
“We are doing all the dirt and utility work, so we have a Trimble GPS Liebherr 946 digging the pond and loading dump trucks and a Liebherr 716 dozer with Trimble grading the pond and stone on site,” said Cole Barrs, foreman of C.A. Barrs. “The equipment is fast and accurate with Trimble GPS making our job easier.”
The Liebherr earthmoving range offers an extensive variety of high-quality machines made with in-house components developed and manufactured by Liebherr. Among these are the entire drive and control technology, diesel engines and a variety of components for hydraulics, gearboxes and electronic systems.
“We feel that our machines are a great value and have served our company very well,” said Steve Barrs, president of C.A. Barrs.
C.A. Barrs also noted a main piece of criteria in purchasing its excavators was not only the good value of the machine, but the support and follow up of Liebherr USA Co.’s sales team. Understanding the importance of reliable, real-time customer service, Liebherr USA offers an extensive Earthmoving and Material Handling Technology sales and service network that covers the entire country. This provides rapid support from Liebherr experts to keep customers’ machines running efficiently and effectively with little downtime.
Forward Thinking
This expansion is more than just a construction project; it is a cornerstone of Liebherr Mining Equipment’s strategic vision, laying a stronger foundation for the many ambitious projects anticipated in the future.
“We’re thankful for the partnerships with the cities of Hampton and Newport News and the Commonwealth of Virginia that have greatly enriched our operations and enabled Liebherr Mininge Equipment to bring 175 new jobs and investment to the region,” said Cort Reiser, managing director of Liebherr Mining
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USACE’s Lock & Dam 25 Project in Preliminary Stages
lock, but completion is years away — with letting of primary construction contracts not happening till 2027 and construction expected to take eight years.
Most of the undertaking is, in fact, still in the design stage, according to Bryan Dirks, the project’s lead engineer. Dirks works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Inland Navigation Design Center in the St. Louis District.
“We have been designing the lock for a couple of years now,” he said. “It is an important project for the nation, a massive project and a complex one.”
The upper portion of the Mississippi River — that is, some 240 mi. of it from Minneapolis, Minn., to Winfield — drops about 400 ft. in elevation. The topography is such that a constant depth of water does not naturally occur. The natural river, in fact, ranges from less than 2 ft. deep to nearly 200 ft. deep.
So that vessels could be assured of a navigable channel at least 9 ft. in depth the length of the river, the Corps in the 1930s built a series of dams and locks on the upper Mississippi. Each of the 27 dams effectively created a pool upstream clear to the base of the dam above
locks is to speed the passage of barges. Typically, barges today are yoked in groups of 15, an assembly that exceeds the 600-ft. length of existing locks. Consequently, to pass through the locks, the group of barges must be split in half, with the tug or towboat moving them though the lock in two trips. The new locks will be 1,200 ft. long and able to let an entire string of barges through in one lockage.
The 85-year-old existing lock at Winfield will be kept functioning to handle pleasure craft and other smaller vessels and will function as a redundant chamber when the main lock is down for maintenance. It also will become part of the new construction.
The project formally began in May 2024 with some preparatory work on and around the existing lock, but completion is years away — with letting of primary construction contracts not happening till 2027 and construction expected to take eight years.
it. The lower portion of the river doesn’t require locks because other rivers join the Mississippi in that region to enhance the river’s depth all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
While dams on the river create pooling, they also stymie the passage of vessels. To allow river traffic, the 1930s engineers built a lock next to each dam. A lock is an enclosed channel in which the level of water can be raised and lowered. Vessels traveling downstream enter a lock and the water in it is lowered, dropping the vessel to the downstream level of the river below the dam. Boats and barges moving upstream are similarly transferred to the higher level on the other side of the lock.
The reason for constructing new
The old lock’s wall nearest the Missouri shoreline will remain as is. However, its outer wall will separate the river water in one lock from water in the adjoining lock, so it will serve both locks. To be able to do so, the wall needs to be modified and strengthened, some of which was accomplished in the earliest phase of the project work. That wall — called the intermediate wall — also will be lengthened 600 ft. to form one side of the new 1,200-ft.-long lock. Then a third wall — the farthest one into the river and nearest one to the Illinois shoreline on the other side of the Mississippi — will be wholly constructed to match the now1,200-ft.-long intermediate wall. Thus, two locks will be in place, one 600 ft. long, the other twice that length, both sharing a common intermediate wall.
To describe the physical relationship of the two locks is easy enough. To modify and build the lock walls is something else — and to construct the walls and gate systems in moving water with fluctuating currents and against powerful hydraulic pressures is a genuine challenge.
Case in point: The water right below the dam spillway and adjacent to the new lock wall will be especially turbulent.
“The moving water does complicate things when constructing in a river. The river wall starts downstream next to the flow from the dam gates and that flow will make it more difficult for construction,” Dirks said.
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On site and on the water will be some heavy-duty cranes, longreach excavators, concrete delivery trucks, box forms, piledrivers, shaft vibrators and assorted other machinery.
Major parts of the work have yet to begin, but the preliminary work by long-time Kansas City civil and marine construction firm Massmann Construction was a success.
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Ill. Tollway Awards More Than $68.3M in January
The Illinois Tollway board of directors approved eight construction and professional engineering services contracts totaling more than $68.3 million on Jan. 28 at its board meeting, including five Partnering for Growth mentoring agreements.
The Illinois Tollway’s Partnering for Growth Program for construction and professional services encourages primes and subs to assist disadvantaged, minority and women-owned business enterprise firms and veteran-owned small businesses in remaining self-sufficient, competitive and profitable.
More than 260 mentoring agreements have been put in place since the program started. While most agreements include prime firms mentoring subs, in some cases reverse Partnering for Growth agreements have subs stepping up to assist the prime firms. In 2024, the Tollway put in place 20 new agreements.
The January contracts approved include 29 certified disadvantaged, minority- and women-owned business enterprise (D/M/WBE) firms, as well as 10 certified veteran-owned firms. Commitments for D/M/WBE participation range from 22.26 percent to 89 percent per contract and commitments for veteran participation range from 2.45 percent to 11 percent per contract.
Approval of the January contracts marks the start of the 14th year of the 16-year, $15 billion Move Illinois Program and the first year of the new seven-year, $2 billion Bridging the Future capital plan. Overall, nearly $11.7 billion has been invested by the Tollway since 2012, with more than $3 billion of that total committed to small, diverse and veteran-owned firms. In addition, the capital program has created or sustained an estimated 138,790 total jobs as of December 2024.
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Alex Lyon & Son Conducts 11-Day Sale in Bushnell, Fla.,
For the 32nd year, Alex Lyon & Son’s annual auction held Jan. 31 to Feb. 10, 2025, in Bushnell, Fla., featured 11 days of sales at the company’s facility at 716 County Rd. 475. Five days featured timed events, and customers who were unable to be there in person had the chance to place bids online.
A huge selection of equipment, attachments, lifts, cranes, trucks, paving equipment and more were on display in the yard, ready for customers to inspect and bid on. CEG
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Quality, well-maintained compactors of all makes and models were avail-
able at this auction.
The Alex Lyon & Son auction yard had rows of equipment, including this row of Bell B30E artic dump trucks.
Doug Bryan (L) of Bryan Heavy Equipment, Oelwein, Iowa, and Aaron Reicherts of Mid Country Machinery, Waterloo, Iowa, met up during the Alex Lyon & Son auction in Bushnell, Fla.
Matt Mahnen (L) of Ohio Cat and Clay Mahnen of Mahnen Excavating, Wadsworth, Ohio, look over the selection of Cat excavators.
Getting a copy of the CEG Florida Auction Edition and checking out his advertising investment is Lynn Odland, CEO of Dakota AG Innovations, Mitchell, S.D., and the inventor of Dakota Shine.
Todd Rolefson of Rolefson Excavating, Rubicon, Wis., considered a bid on this John Deere 524K wheel loader.
“Jack in the Box” — Jack Lyon, owner and president of Alex Lyon & Son, is in the auction truck as his president of U.S. operations, Chad Ketelsen, scans the crowd for one last bid on one of the final days of the auction in Bushnell, Fla.
(L-R) are Ken Rickett of Alex Lyon & Son; Chad Ketelsen of Alex Lyon & Son; Joe Leduc, Hall Equipment, St. Louis, Mo.; and Brooks Jordan of Mako Construction Group, Silsbee, Texas.
Excavator row contained a huge selection of machines.
A pair of Cat 772G off-road trucks are ready for their next job.
Teran Industries based in Miami, Fla., put some of their high-tech demolition and hydraulic breaker units in the auction.
Talking about some of the big off-road trucks in the sale line-up are Doug Reibel (L), Ryan Incorporated Central, Elgin, Ill., and Aaron Geurink, HES Equipment, Holland, Mich.
Need a lift? A nice variety of them were ready to cross the auction block at Alex Lyon & Son’s Bushnell, Fla. auction.
Linda and Les Hull of Hull Equipment in Waupun, Wis., tour the equipment up for sale at the Alex Lyon & Son Florida auction.
Mike Ritter (in cab) of Ritter & Paratore Contracting Inc., Utica, N.Y., and Arden Shell of Arden Shell Trucking & Excavating, Gladwin, Mich., are deep in conversation about a Komatsu PC 360 excavator of common interest.
These Bergmann dumpers are ideal for customers who need hauling vehicles.
(L-R): Shawn Brink of Brink Transfer Service, Hamilton, Mich.; Aaron Geurink of Holland Equipment Services, Holland, Mich.; and Roy Shook of Shook Brothers Inc., Berlin Center, Ohio, walk through the yard at Alex Lyon & Son’s Bushnell, Fla., site.
Bill Eckley monitors the auctioning from the Proxibid onsite mobile office.
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OREGON LOGGING CONFERENCE
Logging, Construction, Trucking and Heavy Equipment Expo
Date: February 20 – 22, 2025
Place: Lane Events Center & Fairgrounds 796 W. 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402
Description: “Timber Builds Dreams” The 87th Annual Oregon Logging Conference will showcase the latest products in the Logging, Construction, and Heavy Equipment Industries.
For more information: Oregon Logging Conference Phone: 541/686-9191
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION (NAWIC)
Groundbreaking Women in Construction
Date: February 24-25, 2025
Location: Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 201-2700
Get Ready, NYC! Groundbreaking Women in Construction is making a thrilling return to the East Coast! This is not just a conference - it is your chance to supercharge your career and
help shape the future of construction! Here’s Why You Need to Be There:
. Unleash Your Leadership Potential: Learn from the best and gain practical strategies to lead with confidence
. Forge Unstoppable Connections: Network with like-minded women, passionate about driving change in construction.
. Innovation for Lasting Impact: Dive into cutting-edge strategies to retain and empower women in the workforce.
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Take that important step to elevate and be part of this transformative event!
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With a range of sponsorship packages tailored to maximize your impact, this is your chance to enhance your brand reputation, forge valuable connections and contribute to the future of construction.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (NAHB)
2025 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS)
Date: February 25 – 27, 2025
Place: Las Vegas Convention Center 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: 702/892-0711
The NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world. The 2024 show welcomed 76,000+ visitors from more than 100 countries. Will We See You in Vegas?
The next big idea. The strategies and trends. The products, connections and experts you won’t see anywhere else. It’s all HERE at the in-person show in Las Vegas!
The NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS)—the premier, once-a-year event that connects, educates and improves the residential construction industry—is a hub for new product launches, construction demos, industry thought leader sessions, workshops, panel discussions…and more. The people, products and knowledge you’ll gain will give you the real
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IBS exhibitors launch hundreds of new products and services each year. Leading manufacturers and suppliers share their latest products and answer your questions on the show floor.
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ABC Convention 2025
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From the National Craft Championships and the Construction Management Competition to the National Excellence in Construction Awards Gala, the very best of the Merit Shop will be front and center.
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HIPOWER SYSTEMS Launches New HNI Series Models
HIPOWER SYSTEMS has launched new models to the Heavy Duty Industrial Natural Gas (HNI) Series — HNI-80, HNI-100, HNI-125, HNI-150 and HNI-200 are the new models released.
These new models are available in voltages ranging from 240/120 1PH to 600/347 3PH, the HNI Series can support any low-voltage stationary application. The HNI series is specifically designed for use with data management, healthcare, construction, or any other critical installation that requires a standby generator.
The HNI series is designed with options ranging from fuel types, enclosures, enclosure accessories, I/O expansions and breaker types, along with many other options creating an almost unlimited number of combinations to be able to meet almost any engineering specification.
The HNI series is designed with options ranging from fuel types, enclosures, enclosure accessories, I/O expansions and breaker types, along with many other options creating an almost unlimited number of combinations to be able to meet almost any engineering specification.
HIPOWER SYSTEMS uses Power Solutions International (PSI) as the preferred partner for the prime mover on the HNI series. The HNI-80 and HNI-100 use the 5.7L turbocharged and 5.7L turbocharged intercooled engines while the HNI-125, 150, and HNI-200 use the 8.8L turbocharged and 8.8L turbocharged intercooled engines. All engines, used in the new HNI models, are designed for use at 1,800 RPM in 60HZ emergency standby applications and are EPA-certified for emergency standby applications. The engines are coupled to four-pole Stamford Alternators
with AS440 voltage regulators to provide excellent transient voltage response. However, if a greater transient voltage response is required then the HNI series can be optioned with a permanent magnet generator and MX341 or MX321 voltage regulator.
The HNI-80 to HNI-200 were designed to further bolster the already existing HIPOWER SYSTEMS’ dependable HNI gas product line which already includes gensets ranging from 450-1,000 kW.
The HNI-100 and HNI-150 have the flexibility and capability, when appropriately optioned, to be able to run in different fuel configurations which are liquid propane, liquid
propane vapor, and dual fuel in addition to natural gas.
“With dual fuel operation, meaning the genset’s primary fuel source is natural gas and secondary fuel source is LP or LPV, this gives the customer the ability to use their existing natural gas supply to their building while also providing the security of having onsite fuel storage with liquid propane in the case of a disaster and the natural gas supply to the building has been shut-off,” said, EJ Leblanc, sales engineering director.
The HNI series also was designed for fast and easy servicing. The gensets have four access doors and easy access to the catalytic converter allowing the service technicians access to standard service points as well as oil and coolant drains. In addition, the enclosures are fabricated and assembled at HIPOWER’s Olathe, KS facility, using 11-gauge steel powder coated with a finish that exceeds a 1,400-hr salt spray test to ensure the requirements of the stationary market are met or surpassed.
“Just like in every HIPOWER generator, service accessibility is at the forefront of the design process of the HNI series. Without a successful service schedule, emergency standby generators cannot provide power when needed most, and therefore accessibility to common service items is critical to the success of that schedule,” said Rafael Acosta, president at HIPOWER SYSTEMS.
For more information, visit www.hipowersystems.com.
Cincinnati Bridge Reopens Exactly 100 Days After Fire
repair.
ODOT, Great Lakes Construction, more than two dozen subcontractors and other partners worked together to design the demolition and reconstruction of the bridge, fabricate the needed materials and manage traffic around the closure during the work.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn announced that the southbound lanes of Interstate 471 approaching the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge reopened on the evening of Feb. 9, exactly 100 days after the roadway was severely damaged by fire.
“Reopening southbound access to this bridge in just over three months is a tremendous accomplishment,” DeWine
said. “The closure of these lanes wasn’t only an inconvenience, but also a disruption to the supply chain. I applaud our ODOT team and their partners for working hard to finish the project ahead of schedule.”
The Ohio Department of Transportation, Great Lakes Construction, more than two dozen sub-contractors and other partners all worked together to design the demolition and reconstruction of the bridge, fabricate the needed mate-
rials and manage traffic around the closure during the work. Crews spent Feb. 9 putting finishing touches on the bridge, including grinding and grooving the deck; final welding below the expansion joint seal; and pavement striping.
“Emergency projects require a lot of very quick action and around-the-clock work,” Boratyn said. “I am extremely proud of the efforts put in to getting this bridge and highway fully reopened.”
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ODOT photo
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Crews on the first deck pour for the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge
Lock & Dam Project Calls for Long-Reach Excavators, Cranes
To shield the working area from the worst of the turbulence, a temporary separator wall will be erected to reduce the velocity.
“Farther downstream, flows become less turbulent, and velocities slow down.”
Lock walls are not cinderblock and mortar creations such as the wall separating a backyard from an alley. These are massive structures. Dirks refers to an individual wall section as a “monolith.” Each section (or monolith) is 30 ft. by 30 ft. — that is, the wall is 30 ft. thick — by 40 ft. high. Inside its steel panels is poured concrete, lots of concrete. The volume of concrete utilized in the project is equivalent to that in 50 Olympic-size swimming pools, according to the engineer. The steel paneling is removed once the concrete hardens.
Each huge wall section will be anchored to the bedrock under the river by four 48-in. in diameter steel drilled shafts vibrated into place. Rebar and concrete will then fill the shafts and the section of wall built around and upon them. Some sheet pilings also will be driven into the riverbed. The bottom part of the wall will be poured in place using box forms filled with “underwater concrete,” or tremie concrete, and then the forms are pumped dry.
The wall sections will be seamlessly united, water-tight, that is. The ability to completely dewater a lock is important so that maintenance crews can work in the chamber. The bulkheads at either end also will be designed not to leak river water into the lock. However, because they are movable pan-
els, instead of fixed-in-place walls, some minimal leakage is expected during maintenance periods.
Running through each outer concrete wall section is a 14ft.-in-diameter culvert, or pipe. When the wall sections are seamlessly united, the culvert sections will be joined to become one and run the length of the wall. This culvert is the means of flooding the lock as well as emptying it. A valve is opened for an intake port upstream, and gravity will flow the water into the culvert and, from there, into the lock. To lower the level inside the lock, another valve is opened, and the water will rush out into the culvert and eventually join the river in a discharge port downstream.
“It is a pretty simple process,” Dirks said, “but doing it safely is important.”
Dirks added that a scale model of the lock was built and tested to make sure the incoming water doesn’t “rock the boat” and cause damage to barges inside the lock wall. Tolerances inside the lock are, after all, fairly small: The new lock will be 110 ft. wide, and a string of grouped barges is 105 ft. wide.
Two other walls will be constructed in the river, one upstream of the lock, the other downstream. The upper wall will be 1,200 ft. long and will allow the towboat operator to use it as a guide to align the tow prior to entering the lock. The lower wall will be half as long and help the operator of the departing vessel or barges safely re-enter the river channel.
As with the lock walls, both guard walls will be founded on bedrock using the drilled shafts. How many shafts are we talking about? In the two guard walls, 144 shafts will be positioned. In the lock walls containing the culvert, 270 of the shafts will be fixed in place. Of course, all this shaft work and eventual installation of the monolithic wall will be done working from barges floating on the river.
The riverbed is sand, with some identified riprap — irregular rock — identified in the area of the new lock. That rock will be removed in a future stage of the project. Some dredging of sand will have to be done on the downstream end of the lock and some sand added to the upper end to level out the bottom.
Dirks has been with the Corps for 15 years, working on a variety of projects. For the next decade or more, Lock 25 will
be his principal, if not sole, focus. Major parts of the work have yet to begin, but the preliminary work by long-time Kansas City civil and marine construction firm Massmann Construction was a success.
Other ongoing work as the project begins to gain momentum includes fabrication of the lock bulkheads, construction of some support buildings on site for Corps and contractor use, and establishment of a concrete quality assurance lab for all that concrete going into the lock walls. On site and on the water will be some heavy-duty cranes, long-reach excavators, concrete delivery trucks, box forms, piledrivers, shaft vibrators and assorted other machinery.
“We try to stay out of the means and methods of contractors and of the equipment they use,” Dirks said. “But there will be a whole lot of work from barges.”
Once begun, the offshore and onshore work is anticipated to be year-round. However, this being the Midwest, weather events such as big freezes, or heavy rains that raise the level of the river, might interrupt the contracted work. It is hoped that river traffic will continue to be able to pass through the existing lock, at least most of the time.
“Traffic on the river has accelerated since 1939 when the nine-foot channel was created,” said Dirks. “That means that they didn’t have the amount of river traffic to contend with that we have today.”
He expects there will be some short-term closures.
“We’re working with partners to define what they will look like.”
Lock construction technology has changed “quite a bit” since 1939, of course, including the machinery and materials utilized. For example, Dirks noted that the existing lock is built on timber pilings — “there’s a sea of timber piles under the existing lock and they don’t go down to bedrock” — and cranes are bigger.
Dirks acknowledges that the ability of the Corps and contractors to construct the numerous locks in a relatively short period of time was impressive, However, safety requirements are more stringent now than they were in 1939 — for good reason. That is expected to impact the pace of work, as well.
“All construction work has risk. We are requiring contractors to have robust safety programs,” he said. CEG
