Midwest 24, November 23, 2024 by Construction Equipment Guide

Depreciation Bonus Begins Phase-Out

Contractors Should Take Advantage of This Fading Tax Provision

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

Contractors who correctly apply the concept of bonus depreciation have the advantage of maximizing their tax benefits while the rate is still relatively high. In 2023, the federal government began a gradual phase-out of this tax provision, which allows businesses to deduct a significant portion of the cost of eligible assets in the year these assets are placed into service.

Understanding the ins and outs of depreciation takes some effort, but with it you can offset taxable profit. It works when you take into account the artificial expense you’re incurring as your equipment ages and loses value. Plus, correctly depreciating

CRANE IS HEAVY-DUTY

Not only did Erlinger Crane Service become popular among customers in southern Illinois and Missouri, its reputation also has allowed the business to extend its operations to other parts of the Midwest and beyond.

14 PROPSON CONSTRUCTION EMBRACES ROTATING TELEHANDLERS

“We build homes, build up people and build dreams.” Those words are at the heart of Propson Construction — a family-owned and operated business that prides itself on bringing its customers’ visions to life.

18 TADANO AC 7.450-1 PERFORMS DOUBLE DUTY IN WISCONSIN

Major Wisconsin contractor Findorff had a unique opportunity to showcase the versatile performance of a mobile crane recently during the construction of a new 44-story mixed-use building in Milwaukee.

24 HES EQUIPMENT HOSTS RALLY FOR VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT JD VANCE

HES Equipment held a rally Oct. 29, 2024, for Vice President-elect (then Vice Presidential nominee) JD Vance at its facility at 4203 Blue Star Hwy. in Holland, Mich.

30 MURPHY TRACTOR, PARK CITY IS NOW OFFICIAL JOHN DEERE REBUILD CENTER

The Park City, Kan., location of Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. is now an official John Deere Certified Rebuild Center. This dealer certification process ensures that large machine rebuilds are executed to the highest quality standards.

52 FAR SOUTH SIDE GETS SNEAK PEEK AT CTA RED LINE EXTENSION

After hiring a team to build the project in August, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and contractor Walsh-VINCI held a celebration of the project’s progress toward groundbreaking, expected in late 2025.

54 CASE SUPPORTS TEAM RUBICON HURRICANE HELENE, MILTON RELIEF

In the wake of Hurricane Helene and Milton’s devastating impact to the southeastern region of the United States, veteran-led humanitarian organization Team Rubicon is sending volunteer response teams to help with the cleanup.

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64 ILLINOIS DOT FINISHES MAJOR I-55 INTERCHANGE PROJECT

The Illinois Department of Transportation recently hosted an event celebrating the completion of a $93.5 million project to reconstruct a new interchange at I-55 and Illinois 59, which also incorporated other highway corridor improvements.

68 VOLVO CE CITES OVERALL GOOD MARGINS IN Q3 2024 EARNINGS

Lower volumes in Europe and North America for the third quarter — when compared to the very high levels of last year — have caused a drop in overall net sales for Volvo CE.

90 INDIANA AWARDS $139.7M THROUGH COMMUNITY CROSSINGS GRANTS

Officials gathered Nov. 7 at the Pike County Courthouse in Petersburg with cities, towns and counties from across Indiana receiving portions of the nearly $140 million awarded through the Community Crossings matching grant program.

92 CONEXPO-CON/AGG OPENS CALL FOR 2026 SPEAKERS, TOPICS

ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026 announced the opening of online submissions for speakers, educational topics and session proposals as part of its education offering at the show, March 3 to 7, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

HOW TO SELECT RIGHT BOSS SPREADER TO FIT YOUR NEEDS

Choosing the right spreader involves considering several key factors: vehicle options, job size and material needs. Utilize the BOSS Product Selector to receive manufacturer-recommended suggestions, including spreaders.

ALEX LYON & SON HOSTS RENTAL FLEET SALE IN SAUGET, ILL.

Alex Lyon & Son welcomed customers to its

2020 KOMATSU PC170LC-11 $149,500 STK# KM2024104 1380 hours, Bolingbrook, IL

WG2024000, 6214 HRS, Columbia, MO

$99,500 STK# KM2023250, 2204 HRS, Palmyra, MO 2017 KOMATSU 931.2 $249,000 STK#VT2023001, 10,292 HRS, Escanaba, MI

KOMATSU PC210LC-10 $154,500 STK# KM2023319, 3628 HRS, Eau Claire, WI 2020 KOMATSU PC210LC-11 $205,000 STK# KM2022040, 682 HRS, Bolingbrook, IL 2011 WIRTGEN W120F $149,500 STK#

2008 VALMET 840.3 $95,000 STK# VT2022063, 25,466 HRS, Escanaba, MI 2020 CAT D3 $135,000 STK# CT2024012, 1170 hours, DePere, WI

2015 KOMATSU PC228USLC-10 $135,000 STK# KM2021516, 4061 HRS, DePere, WI

2021 VOLVO EC750EL $359,500 STK# VO2024002, 6329 hours, Escanaba, MI

2021 Case TV450B, S/N JAFTV450KLM487291, 541 Hrs, CAB/AIR/HEAT, 2 SPEED, HYDRAULIC COUPLER, 84" GP BUCKET, HIGH FLOW PERFROMACE PACKAGE, SERVICED AND READY TO GO, UNIT WILL HAVE A NEW DOOR $69,900

2022 Case SV280B, 171 Hours, S/N JAFSV280HMM403668, CAB/AIR/HEAT, HYDRAULIC COUPLER, 72" GP BUCKET, 2 SPEED, RADIO, EXCELLENT CONDITION FULL MACHINE WARRANTY UNTIL 11-2224 $51,900

2017 Case 621G, S/N NGF240021, 13131 Hours, Cab/Air, Ride Control, ACS Coupler, 2.5 Yard GP Bucket, Forks, Z Bar, Heavy Counterweight, Limited Slip Diffs, Cold Weather Package $109,900

E-H Controls $77,900

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2022 Case SR270B, JAFSR270HNM410725, 222 Hours, Cab/Air, 2 Speed, High Flow, Hyd. Coupler, 78" GP Bucket Radio, E-H Controls $69,900

2023 Case TR270B, S/N JAFTR270LNM421971, 281 Hours, CAB/AIR/HEAT, E-H CONTROLS, HYDRAULIC COUPLER, 78" GP BUCKET, RIDE CONTROL, SELF LEVEL, HIGH FLOW HYDRAULICS, REARVIEW CAMERA, PREMIUM DISPLAY MODULE, FULL MACHINE WARRANTY UNTIL 1-30-25, JUST SERVICED READY TO GO $59,000

2023 Case TR370B, S/N 2023 Case TR370B, 176 Hrs, CAB/AIR/HEAT, HYDRAULIC COUPLER, 84" GP BUCKET, DELUXE CAB, PREMIUM DISPLAY PANEL, GOOD TRACKS $72,500

2018 Case CX245DSR, S/N NJS7K1152, 1306 Hours, Cab/Air, Kent Coupler, Aux Hydraulics,

McCann Rents a full line of heavy and light construction equipment. Call us today to supply your next rental.

Sakai R2H-4 - ’19, approx. 900 hrs. 83” triple drum static

LIEBHERR L586X - ’18, approx. 3100 hrs. 8.5cyd, Wide tires, Loadrite scale

ROLLERS

Double drum Oscillatory, tier 3 $102,800 Sakai SW300 - approx. 450 hrs, 39” drum, #C000211

EXCAVATORS

Liebherr A904C Wheeled Excavator - ‘16, approx 550 Hrs, 2-piece boom, pin grabber coupler, aux hyd $P.O.R.

Liebherr R946 - ‘14, approx.. 800 Hrs, 12’6” stick, QC66 coupler, aux. hyd $P.O.R.

CRUSHING AND SCREENING

ASTEC GT104 - ‘17, 325 Hrs, 5.25cyd Hopper, 4’x9’ Top & Bottom Screens, #C001154 ............ $161,700 KPI FT2650 – ’19, approx. 1800 hrs. Tracked jaw crusher $645,000 Mauldin 1560 paver – ’22,

PAVERS / ROAD WIDENERS

AGGREGATE EQUIPMENT

JCI K400, (’06), Portable Cone Crusher, 400 HP Elec, 42”x30” Feed Conveyor, #40236 $295,000

BROOMS

SUPERIOR BROOM DT74J, (‘18), 1,017 Hrs, noise level in cab, rear leaf spring susp., #C003649 $39,000

CRANES

GROVE GHC85, (’23), 164 Hrs, #C005208 $CALL

GROVE GHC130, (’19), 932 Hrs, 130-ton lift capacity, #C004141 ................................................$1,099,000

GROVE GRT880, (’22), 807 Hrs, 80-ton lift capacity, #C005002 $885,850

LOADERS AND EXCAVATORS:

RX-100 - ‘18 w/475 Hrs, 20” drum, #C001554 $185,900

P.O.R. items may be on rent causing pricing and hours to vary.

GROVE GRT880, (’18), 2,476 Hrs, 80-ton lift capacity, #C004982

HAUL TRUCKS

$628,750

LIEBHERR TA230 LITRONIC, (‘23), 361 Hrs, #C005550

$CALL

LIEBHERR TA230 LITRONIC, (‘23), 367 Hrs, #C005511 $CALL

LIEBHERR L550 XPOWER, (’17), an innovative machine concept which combines performance, fuel efficiency, robustness and comfort. With their power split driveline, XPower wheel loaders work with the greatest level of efficiency in all applications, #C003118

$159,000

LIEBHERR R920 COMPACT LITRONIC, (‘18), 253 Hrs, w/Werk-brau pin grabber coupler, medium & high pressure aux. hydraulic circuits, pattern changer, #C003330 $CALL

LIEBHERR R934 LITRONIC, (‘23), 300 Hrs, The new R934 weighs approx. 35 tons, completely updated design is characteristic of the new range of "generation 8" machines, #C005399 $CALL

LIEBHERR R936 COMPACT LITRONIC, (‘18), 450 Hrs, Convenient and service-friendly, the R 936 Compact makes for safe working. With its tight slewing radius, this machine is especially well suited to urban applications, #C003377 $CALL

LIEBHERR R956 LITRONIC, (‘22), 1,532 Hrs, 35' boom and 21' stick, #C004867 $CALL SAKAI SW354, (’18), #C003395 $31,900

ASTEC ROADTEC SB3000 – (‘23), #C005525, 31 Hrs..$CALL

LIEBHERR A924 LITRONIC – (‘22), 24 hrs, C005139...$CALL

LIEBHERR R914 COMPACT LITRONIC – (‘24), 9 Hrs, #C005794..$CALL

Erlinger Is Heavy-Duty Resource for Major Construction Work

By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

After joining what is today Russ Erlinger Crane Service in Lebanon, Ill., in 1988, Rich Hillesheim advanced through the company to later become its president and owner. Along the way, the firm’s success continued to grow as it became well-regarded for its outstanding service in the greater St. Louis area, where it worked with clients on both sides of the Mississippi River.

In the process, it has become a cornerstone in the crane, rigging and hauling industry since its formation in 1981.

After Hillesheim semi-retired from his role within the company a few years ago, he entrusted its leadership to his sons, Hunter and Holden. By infusing young talent into the leadership of the crane service, the elder Hillesheim has ensured its success for many years to come.

Hunter Hillesheim serves as Erlinger’s vice president, a position he has held for the last three years; his younger brother, Holden, joined the firm at the beginning of

this year as its director of operations.

“I would say that 60 percent of our business is in Illinois and 40 percent in Missouri,” said Hillesheim. “We are over in Missouri every day, and we are located only 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis.”

Several Factors Contribute to Growth

Although it does not sell cranes, Erlinger has long been noted for offering bare crane rentals from its assortment of top brands of heavyduty machines, including all-terrains, rough-terrains, crawlers, truck cranes, telehandlers and carry decks.

“We have everything from 15ton carry decks to 550-ton all-terrain cranes and everything in between,” said Hillesheim. “We even perform a bit of small dirt work for a few customers where we use a mini-track hoe and a skid steer for trenching.”

But, he said, “Our forte at Erlinger is manned and maintained work where we send a crane operator out to a job site with most equipment each day.”

Hillesheim explained that Erlinger currently has 25 full-time operators and, to supplement that number when a job requires additional crane professionals, the company hires more from its Local 520 International Union of

Operating Engineers (IUOE) halls. Another key component of the crane company is the expert rigging services its team offers to handle and set heavy equipment and machinery, like HVAC units, as well as install pollution control systems and electrical transformers safely and efficiently.

As a result, according to Hillesheim, the company has “probably doubled in size twice” just in the last 10 years.

Russ Erlinger Crane Service photo

“We attribute that to Erlinger being family owned and dedicated to our work as we are here seven days a week to do whatever it takes,” Hillesheim said. “Just like my dad always said, ‘Don’t say no’ to customers whenever they call — day or night.”

Hillesheim added that another factor in Erlinger’s growth has been the solid increase in construction in the greater St. Louis area over the last several years.

After joining what is today Russ Erlinger Crane Service in Lebanon, Ill., in 1988, Rich Hillesheim advanced through the company to later become its president and owner. see ERLINGER page 60

“The manufacturing plants around here are always expanding and there has been a lot of maintenance done to existing buildings,” he said. “Plus, we do a lot of HVAC work, and we offer storage services at our lots here in Lebanon for those units. There are upwards of 100 air conditioners and air handling units in our yards at any given time.”

Russ Erlinger Crane Service photo

To operate cranes and handle rigging properly, the Erlinger team — all of whom are members of the IOUE — learned most of their specialized skills at the Local IOUE training centers.

2018 CATERPILLAR 300.9D, ID# 9CR6795, SN LJ201187, 822 HOURS $17,900

2019 CATERPILLAR 963K, ID# UUR0081, LBL00916, 2675 HOURS $248,400

2023 CATERPILLAR 239D3, ID# 3CR8874, SN RWK00856, 305 HOURS $61,900

2022 CATERPILLAR 308-07CRSB, ID# 2CR8345, SN GG806594, 1205 HOURS $114,236

2020 CATERPILLAR CB1.7-03,

2015 CATERPILLAR TL642C, ID# 3CR8613, SN THG01341, 2365 HOURS $72,600

2022 CATERPILLAR 301.7-05, ID# 2CR8205, SN JH706929, 426 HOURS $32,100

2021 CATERPILLAR 735-04, ID# UGN0245, SN 3T500302, 1420 HOURS $420,700 2022 CATERPILLAR 980-14, ID# XUC0047, SN MK700258, 2415 HOURS $520,100

MID COUNTRY MACHINERY

ZX35U-5N MINI EXCAVATOR, 2 Hrs

ZX50U-5N MINI EXCAVATOR, 40 Hrs

LOADER, 652 Hrs $65,000 2023 MANITOU 1650 TRACKED SKID LOADER, 466 Hrs $64,500

MANITOU 2150 RT TRACK SKID LOADER, 83 Hrs $73,500

2024 HITACHI ZX135US-7H EXCAVATOR, 7 Hrs

2024 HITACHI ZX160-7 EXCAVATOR, 5 Hrs

2024 HITACHI ZX160-7 EXCAVATOR, 1 Hr

2024 HITACHI ZX210LC-6 EXCAVATOR, 110 Hrs Call

2024 HITACHI ZX210LC-6 EXCAVATOR, 29 Hrs

2023 HITACHI ZX210LC-6 HP EXCAVATOR, 675 Hrs

2021 HITACHI ZX210LC-6N EXCAVATOR, 1198 Hrs

2021 HITACHI ZX210LC-6N EXCAVATOR, 3746 Hrs

2020 HITACHI ZX225USLC-6 EXCAVATOR, 1363 Hrs

2024 HITACHI ZX245USLC-6 EXCAVATOR, 607 Hrs

2024 HITACHI ZX245USLC-7 SR EXCAVATOR, 6 Hrs

2024 HITACHI ZX490LC-6 EXCAVATOR, 322 Hrs

2024 HITACHI ZX490LC-6 EXCAVATOR, 4 Hrs

2024 HITACHI ZX690LC-7 EXCAVATOR, 0 Hrs

2019 JOHN DEERE 350GF EXCAVATOR, 2862 Hrs $159,000

2019 KOBELCO SK140SRLC-5 EXCAVATOR, 1752 Hrs

KOBELCO SK140SRLC-5 EXCAVATOR, 1751 Hrs

KOBELCO SK140SRLC-7 EXCAVATOR, 2048 Hrs

2023 KOBELCO SK270SRLC-7 EXCAVATOR, 111 Hrs

2023 KOBELCO SK170LC-11 EXCAVATOR, 612 Hrs

2023 KOBELCO SK170LC-11 EXCAVATOR, 224 Hrs

2023 KOBELCO SK210LC-11 EXCAVATOR, 141 Hrs

2019 KOBELCO SK260LC-10 EXCAVATOR, 2725 Hrs

2019 KOBELCO SK260LC-11 EXCAVATOR, 145 Hrs

2014 LINKBELT 145X4 EXCAVATOR, 3756 Hrs

2021 LINKBELT 145X4 DZ EXCAVATOR, 1810 Hrs

2023 LINKBELT 145X4 DZ EXCAVATOR, 666 Hrs

2023 LINKBELT 145X4 DZ EXCAVATOR, 100 Hrs

2019 LINKBELT 145X4 DZ EXCAVATOR W/ BLADE, 3253 Hrs

2022 LINKBELT 145X4 DZ EXCAVATOR W/ BLADE, 962 Hrs

2023 LINKBELT 145X4 LC EXCAVATOR, 201 Hrs

2023 TRIMBLE LINKBELT 145X4 DZ EXCAVATOR, 18 Hrs

2024 LINKBELT 145X4 DZ EXCAVATOR, 3 Hrs

2019 LINKBELT 160X4 EXCAVATOR, 1719 Hrs

2019 LINKBELT 210X4 EXCAVATOR, 1646 Hrs

2023 LINK-BELT 210X4 HD EXCAVATOR, 329 Hrs

2024 LINK-BELT 220X4 S EXCAVATOR, 8 Hrs

2023 LINKBELT 245X4 DZ EXCAVATOR, 559 Hrs

2024 LINKBELT 300X4 HD EXCAVATOR, 59 Hrs

2024 LINKBELT 350X4 EXCAVATOR, 0 Hrs

2021 SANY SY135C EXCAVATOR, 479 Hrs

2021 SANY SY135C THUMB EXCAVATOR, 752 Hrs

2021 SANY SY155U EXCAVATOR, 913 Hrs

2022 SANY SY155U EXCAVATOR, 1183 Hrs

2021 SANY SY215C EXCAVATOR, 800 Hrs

2022 SANY SY215C EXCAVATOR, 380 Hrs

2022 SANY SY215C EXCAVATOR, 552 Hrs

2022 SANY SY215C THUMB EXCAVATOR, 550 Hrs

SANY SY215C EXCAVATOR, 1 Hrs

SANY SY225C EXCAVATOR, 1604 Hrs

SANY SY225C EXCAVATOR, 616 Hrs

SANY SY225C EXCAVATOR, 568 Hrs

SANY SY225C EXCAVATOR, 629 Hrs

SANY SY225C EXCAVATOR, 449 Hrs

2023 SANY SY225C EXCAVATOR, 155 Hrs

SANY SY225C EXCAVATOR, 24 Hrs

SANY SY225C EXCAVATOR, 353 Hrs

SANY SY225C EXCAVATOR, 8 Hrs

SANY SY225C THUMB EXCAVATOR, 281 Hrs

ZX50U-5N MINI EXCAVATOR, 1 Hrs

JD 26G, ROPS, 3’10” Arm, Aux Hydraulics, Blade, #262039 ......................................$34,000

JD 290G, Cab, A/C, Coupler, 10’2” Arm, 32” Shoes, New Reman Engine, #250559.............. $120,000

JD 331G, A/C, Hi Flow Aux, 2 Speed, Ride Control, #262952 .. $69,000

JD 850K, A/C, Winch, LGP 36” Pads, 6 Way 168” Blade, #294038 $168,000

JD 85G, A/C, Hyd Thumb, Coupler, Rubber Pads, Blade, #292288 ......................$119,000

JD 350G, A/C, Aux Hyd, Coupler, 13’1” Arm, 32” Shoes, #261396 ......................$109,000

JD 550K, A/C, XLT 18” Pads, 6 Way 105” Blade, 4th Function Aux, #262480 $109,000

JD 950K, Cab, A/C, Winch, LGP, 30” Shoes, 6 Way 184” Blade, Warranty, #251233 .......... $295,000

JD 135G, A/C, 9’11” Arm, 24” Shoes, Reduced Tail Swing, #249203 ........................$85,000

JD 350G, A/C, 72’ Long Reach, Rev Fan, 32” Pads, 60” Bkt, #261824 ......................$245,000

JD 650K, New Engine, A/C, LGP 28” Shoes, 6 Way 128” Blade, #261468 $135,000

JD 444K, A/C, JRB Coupler, Ride Control, #262773 ..$79,000

JD 210G, A/C, Hyd Thumb, Coupler, 9’7” Arm, Rev Fan, #261276 ......................$127,500

JD 672G, Cab, A/C, 14’ Blade, 14.00 Tires, Push Block, Auto Shift, #250229 ............$140,000

JD 700K, A/C, Smartgrade, LGP 30” Shoes, 6 Way 144” Blade, #261368 $169,000

JD 544K-II, A/C, Rev Fan, 20.5 Tires, Air Seat, GP Bucket, #262551 $135,000

JD 245G, A/C, Aux Hydraulics, 9’7” Arm, 32” Shoes, Air Seat, #262242 ......................$204,000

JD 770G, A/C, 14’ Blade, Scarifier, 14.00 Tires, #262168 ..................................$145,000

JD 750K, Cab, A/C, 34” Pads, Smartgrade, LGP, 6 Way 156” Blade, #251152 $179,000

JD 644 P, A/C, Coupler, Ride Control, 3rd Spool, #262426 ........ $315,000

Hamm 3412P, 2012, 84” vibratory padfoot compactor, EROPS w/ heat & A/C, 1,200HMR .

$82,500

Cat 815F, 2006, EROPS cab, 12’4” S-Blade w/ tilt, new paint job, very good condition, 9,400 HMR $195,000

Hamm GRW-5 Pneumatic Roller, 1994, Deutz Diesel, ROPS Canopy, (9) Ea. 7.50-15C1 Tires . . . . . .$15,500

(4) Cat 825C’s, 1981-1990, EROPS, S-blade w/tilt, all work ready From $79,500

Rammax Walk Behind Rollers, over 25 in stock, lever & remote $4,000 to $10,000 (8) Sheepsfoot, 48" and 60", double drum & single drum, tow type

$4,000 - $6,500

Volvo A40, 1998, 40 tons, 10991 hrs, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, 29 cy cap. sideboards, tailgate (currently off work), work ready

Broderson IC80-2E, 1997, 8.5 ton, 24’ boom, dual fuel, 10.00R15 tires, 3,400 hrs

$127,500

Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 395 hp, 6WD, A/C, 29.5R25, working everyday

$21,500 Grove RT58C, 1981, down cab, 18 ton r.t., 70' boom anti-two block, GM dsl, clean

$145,000

Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 11,000 hrs, 6WD, 20.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 29 cy cap., 6/06 hitch rebuilt .$115,000

Volvo A40, 1995, 40 tons, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, tailgate, work ready

$115,000

Volvo A35C, 1998, 35 tons, 6WD, 26.5R25 tires, approx 7,000 hrs, good condition

$147,500

Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5x25, A/C, P/S trans, working everyday on jobsites

$87,500

$49,500 IR 185’s, JD diesels

CALL

Cat 336EL, 2012, 33.5” TBG pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 6,700 HMR, work ready

$162,500

Cat 336FL, 2015, 33.5” TBG Pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 4,300 HMR, work ready $224,500

Komatsu PC220LC-8 Longreach, 2011, Young Boom/Stick 60’ reach, 3,500 HMR $179,000

Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 26 cy, working everyday on jobsites

$89,000

Volvo A30C, 1996, 30 tons, 11,000 hrs, 296 hp, 6WD, 23.5R25, 21 cy cap, A/C, P/S trans, works everyday

$122,500

(12) Allmand Light Plants, 2008-2010, diesel, s/a towtype, (4) MH lights, excellent From $5,200 Case 580L Rubber Tire Loader Backhoe, 1997, OROPS, std stick, 24" bkt

$24,500 (2) Balderson Broom Attachment for Cat IT Machines, 8' wide, good condition $4,000 Ea. NUMEROUS Rivinius R600’s, 10’ Wide, Mount on Dozer Blade

Kobelco SK210LC, 2007, Q/C, aux hyd, 31.5” TBG Pads, 3,900 HMR

$72,500

Cat D5NXL, 2006, 10’ PAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 22” Pads, 4,100 HMR

$82,000

$49,500

Cat 613C Water Wagon, 1994, 5000 gal drop tank, ROPS, spray heads

Cat 621F, 1996, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x2, very good condition CALL

Cat 621E, 1989, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x29, very nice

CALL

Cat D6NLGP, 2008, VPAT Blade, Drawbar, 33” Pads, 9,900 HMR

$87,500

Cat D6NLGP, 2014, Foldable VPAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 7,200 HMR

$142,500

Komatsu D155AX-6, 2007, Sigma S-U Blade, 4-bbl Single Shank Ripper, 8,400 HMR

$229,500

Over 100 Excavator, Loader, Specialized & Grapple Buckets in Stock -Call For Your Needs FORKS (8) IT28F/G Forks, Balderson qc, 48"-60" pallet style, excellent $4,000 Others Available Call Prices Are Negotiable - At Your Inspection

$152,500

Cat D6TXW, 2013, 13’6” VPAT Blade, Carco 70APS winch, 28” pads, 7,300 HMR

Propson Embraces Trend Toward Rotating Telehandlers

By Steve Kiskunas SPECIAL TO CEG

“We build homes, build up people and build dreams.”

Those words are at the heart of Propson Construction — a family-owned and operated business that prides itself on bringing its customers’ visions to life, enjoying the process and creating a great working atmosphere among employees.

The Wisconsin-based company specializes in framing large, custom residential homes, readying them for subcontractors to complete the shingles, heating, plumbing and other finishing touches.

As Dave Propson, owner of Propson Construction, puts it, “We’re giving the house its bones.”

Along the way, the company doesn’t shy away from a challenge.

Many of the large builds Propson Construction works on are on smaller lots, with limited access to the properties. At times, the crew may be almost completely cut off from the backside of the lot, a circumstance that requires expertise to navigate and a bit of ingenuity.

More importantly, it represents a growing trend of homebuilders embracing the flexibility that a rotating telehandler provides their construction site. It allows them to have fewer machines on their site and in their fleet, and it performs all of the critical tasks required in residential construction up to two stories and over a larger footprint.

Propson has owned and operated Manitou rotating telehandlers for more than 10 years — and he sees them as a unique benefit to a framing and homebuilding industry that evolves working habits to focus on worker wellbeing as well as productivity.

“We see a machine that increases our longevity of what we can do because we’re not working ourselves to the point of physical exhaustion — we’re going to make our money and we’re going to build houses with our brains and not with our backs.”

Central Role of Rotating Telehandler On Custom Home Build

“We have to find unique ways to do as much work with some foresight,” said Propson. “We put a lot of thought into executing everything that we can into larger components and setting those in place with equipment rather than moving materials using a strong back and weak mind. It’s a lot of just getting ahead of the issues rather than saying that we’ll figure it out later.”

Having the right equipment is critical, which is why Propson relies on the Manitou

MRT 3050 rotating telehandler that he purchased from dealer partner, Ideal Crane. It is among the many pieces of Manitou equipment the company has had over the years, due to what Propson cites as the brand’s durability and innovation.

The company recently took on a large build in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., — a 6,000-sq.ft. residential home directly on the channel. The design was intricate with a large pergola mezzanine that sits over the living structure on the backside, along with large screened in porches. The second story of the house required a significant amount of beam work to hold up everything.

see PROPSON page 94

Manitou photo

Propson Construction is a family-owned and operated business that prides itself on bringing its customers’ visions to life, enjoying the process and creating a great working atmosphere among employees.

Manitou photo

Propson recently took on a large build in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., — a 6,000-sq.ft. residential home directly on the channel. The design was intricate with a large pergola mezzanine that sits over the living structure on the backside, along with large screened in porches.

The Manitou MRT 3050 rotating telehandler is among the many pieces of Manitou equipment the company has had over the years, due to what Propson cites as the brand’s durability and innovation.

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The Manitou rotating telehandler provides the flexibility to adjust to smaller or larger crews by way of the remote and is easy to transport between job sites within a 10- to 15mi. radius.

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Propson has owned and operated Manitou rotating telehandlers for more than 10 years.

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Tadano AC 7.450-1 Performs Double Duty in Wisconsin

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The AC 7.450-1 was able to handle the panels without an issue. The critical pick was the final precast panel, which came in around 7,600 lbs. with rigging at a radius of 135 ft. and a height of around 380 ft.

The new property consists of more than 300 apartments, retail space and parking — built primarily with cast-in-place concrete and clad in window wall. The building totals 708 precast panels primarily set by a tower crane.

Once the tower crane was dismantled, Findorff needed to set eight precast panels located where the tower crane was tied into the building. A cost-saving and versatile solution was already on site — a Reynolds Crane Tadano AC 7.450-1 being used for the tower crane dismantle.

“We looked at many different options to setting the panels, most of which would require some kind of modification of interiors or high equipment costs,” said Kurt Erickson, Findorff supervisor.

“But since Reynolds had the 500ton Tadano all-terrain already there, we could extend the timeline by only 1 to 2 days to set these panels. The crane’s automatic boom/luffing angle adjustments to minimize deflection when the weight of the pick changed was perfect for this task due to us needing the hook less than one foot away from the structure most of the time. Radius, capacity and

most importantly height was not a concern at all due to the configurations available. And reconfiguring also seemed to take a much smaller crew and went faster.”

Nate Reynolds, Reynolds Crane executive vice president describes how the versatile Tadano crane came through in the clutch.

“A job site like this showcases exactly why we decided to add this new crane to our fleet. Two hundred and sixty three feet of main boom with max tip height of 419 feet is optimal to set tower cranes in the Midwest and then when you look further at the load charts, this crane fits perfectly for customer demand within our daily crane rental fleet. We are always listening to customers and learning how we can best support them.

“In this case, we were able to communicate with Findorff and planned to use the same mobile crane for multiple uses on the job, which in turn benefits everyone from our customers to the community by operating as efficiently as possible. We greatly appreciate our partnership with Findorff and look forward to many more projects with them and this crane.”

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Overall, this impressive project represented a great team effort from a legacy pairing of this general contractor and crane rental and rigging company. Findorff and Reynolds worked seamlessly together, and the versatile AC 7.450-1 was able to tackle multiple tasks.

Erickson was very appreciative of Reynolds’ support.

“The resources, staff and crew with Reynolds are always very helpful in providing me with any information that I need to plan,” said Erickson. “Nate has always been willing to meet me on job sites to look over everything well before the task planning begins. It is always nice to just jump into the work and everyone understands the plan.”

About Findorff

Findorff is a Wisconsin-based construction firm with offices in Madison, Milwaukee and Wausau. Since 1890, Findorff has delivered award-winning craftsmanship to local communities around the state. Findorff is dedicated to building for partners and clients across corporate, education, healthcare, multifamily, and science and technology industries.

Recognized as 2023 Builder of the Year by The Daily Reporter and a Top Green Contractor in the Midwest, Findorff remains committed to completing projects on time, within budget and with pur-

About Reynolds Crane

Backed by the foundation of a 135-year-old, family-owned business, Reynolds Crane is focused on relationships and customer success. Reynolds Crane has two divisions: Reynolds Equipment and Reynolds Rigging and Crane and is based in DeForest, Wis. Reynolds Equipment is a certified dealer offering full service and support to the Midwest for Tadano and other construction equipment, such as, AlmaCrawler tracked carriers, Jekko USA minicranes, Magni rotating handlers, Skyjack and Snorkel Lifts and Xtreme and SkyJack telehandlers.

Experienced personnel and well-maintained equipment provide the base for service excellence. Reynolds also offers operated crane rental and rigging in Wisconsin along with a specialized tower crane and hoist division. No job is too large or too small for Reynolds portfolio —

jobsite challenges in unique appli cations and riggers; to hourly jobs using one crane and operator.

For more information, visit reynoldscrane.com.

About Tadano Group

The Tadano Group is a global manufacturer of mobile cranes and aerial work platforms driven by its core values of safety, quality and efficiency based on compliance (C+SQE). Tadano’s corporate philosophy of creation, contribution and cooperation strives to foster tight-knit cooperation between people both inside and outside of the organization in order to create products, technologies and services that deliver value to the customer and to the society as a whole. To implement this corporate philosophy, Tadano’s management strategy emphasizes balanced growth for both the company and the people whose lives it affects. For more information, visit tadanoamericas.com. 

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HES Equipment Hosts Rally for Vice President-Elect JD Vance

HES Equipment held a rally Oct. 29, 2024, for Vice President-elect (then Vice Presidential nominee) JD Vance at its facility at 4203 Blue Star Hwy. in Holland, Mich.

According to the company, it was the biggest rally held for Vance with more than 2,000 people inside the building, while another 1,000 were waiting outside.

HES team members were asked to wear their work uniforms “because that is who you are and that is why we are here,” according to a spokesperson.

During the event, the community gathered with lots of energy and “a lot of redblooded Americans that want this country to succeed,” according to a spokesperson of HES. “This will be a day to remember.” 

The equipment was lined up and dressed in the American flag to welcome JD Vance to HES Equipment Company in Holland, Mich.

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This Hyundai HL940A wheel loader posed with the American flag to welcome Vice President elect (then nominee) JD Vance to HES Equipment in Holland, Mich., on Oct. 29.

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Vice President-elect (then nominee) JD Vance spoke to a group of supporters at HES Equipment Company in Holland, Mich.

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According to the company, it was the biggest rally held for Vance with more than 2,000 people inside the building, while another 1,000 were waiting outside.

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HES Equipment Company welcomed Vice President-elect (then nominee) JD Vance.

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(L-R): HES Equipment owners Aric Geurink, CEO; Andrew Geurink, vice president, purchasing; Aaron Geurink, vice president, rentals; and Aimee Miller, human resources, were ready for the rally.

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Murphy Tractor’s Park City Facility Is Now Official John Deere Rebuild Center

The Park City, Kan., location of Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. is now an official John Deere Certified Rebuild Center. This thorough dealer certification process ensures that large machine rebuilds are executed to the highest quality standards. To earn certification, Murphy Tractor’s Park City team completed a Powertrain rebuild on a 670GP motor grader, replacing all major and critical components and extending the motor grader to a second useful life.

With this milestone, Park City becomes the ninth Murphy Tractor location certified for the rebuild process. Other accredited Murphy locations are in Brunswick and Cincinnati, Ohio; Gering, Des Moines and Omaha, Neb.; Dodge City and Topeka, Kan.; and Kansas City, Mo.

The ReLife Program and rebuild process is about extending machine life to help customers meet their owning and operating cost expectations — without compromising the performance and reliability they expect from the John Deere name.

“A ReLife includes all major powertrain and hydraulic components that will give your machine warranty for an extended period of time,” Jordan Heinze, Park City service manager, said. “All other items including hoses, harnesses and electrical components are able to be added during the ReLife process. Park City has the facility and the best team for the job.”

Rebuild plans are custom-made to meet the needs of each customer’s

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business. Murphy Tractor’s certified technicians thoroughly assess the condition of the machine and provide expert advice on the areas of highest concern. Whether their customers are seeking a full machine rebuild, or just want it to look, feel and function like new, technicians get the job done efficiently and professionally.

A full machine rebuild includes component replacement, parts, discounts, incentives and an extended warranty. Customers work closely with the Murphy team to create a repair plan unique to that machine. Certified technicians conduct a thorough inspection for review to help identify customer needs, wants and options available to stay on schedule and on budget.

No two operations are the same.

Murphy Tractor understands its markets’ need to minimize costs and maximize productivity with an alternative to buying a whole new machine, while placing high importance on outstanding service, training and support inside and outside the shop.

Murphy Tractor supports entire fleets of equipment, regardless of the make or model. It has a specialist team that has the experience and knowledge to source a wide range of parts to help keep all fleets up and running.

About Murphy Tractor

As one of John Deere’s largest North American construction equipment dealers, Murphy Tractor is committed to being the product and support supplier of first choice in the markets that use the products it represents.

Murphy Tractor was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Park City, Kan. The company has 29 locations throughout Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio. Staffed by more than 650 employees, each location has a full complement of service technicians, field service capabilities, equipment and parts inventories provided by John Deere, Wirtgen, Kleemann, Hamm and Vögele. Murphy Tractor also is a licensed Topcon dealer in Nebraska, Iowa and Ohio. 

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Murphy Tractor’s certified technicians thoroughly assess the condition of the machine and provide expert advice on the areas of highest concern.

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The Park City, Kan., location of Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. is now an official John Deere Certified Rebuild Center.

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MoDOT Selects Contractor for $600M Improve I-70 Project

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) has selected Improve 70 Alliance Joint Venture as the apparent best-value proposer and design-build contractor of the next project in MoDOT’s Improve I-70 Program. The joint venture team consists of Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), Clarkson Construction, HNTB and Bartlett and West. Negotiations to finalize the contract are currently in progress.

Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville is a $600 million fixedcost contract and is the largest project in MoDOT history. It will build a third lane in each direction and improve the stretch of Interstate 70 from Warrenton to I-64 in Wentzville beginning in spring 2025. The contract requirements also include the following additional improvements:

• Interchange and outer road improvements in Wright City

• Realignment at the railroad bridge on I-70 between Wentzville Parkway and Route Z

• Interchange improvements at I-70 and I-64/Route 61

• Add a third lane of travel to eastbound and westbound I-64 between I-70 and Route K

• Bridge replacement in Foristell

This project is the second in a series of projects which will widen and improve the I-70 corridor. Missouri’s FY2024 budget from the General Assembly signed into law by Gov. Parson provides $2.8 billion in general revenue for the costs to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 mi. of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. The Warrenton to Wentzville project includes the Improve I-70 and additional legislatively designated general revenue funding. It also includes previously allocated funds in the state’s program for other I-70 and I-64 projects for a total contract cost of $600 million.

“Today’s contractor selection highlights MoDOT’s determination to continue to fulfill this generational opportunity to improve I70, which serves as a critical economic east-west corridor across Missouri,” said Dustin Boatwright, MHTC chairman. “This project

will not only improve I-70, but it also is an opportunity to make other necessary improvements to I70 and other routes and interchanges in the St. Charles and Warren County area. These improvements will continue to serve these growing communities for many years to come.”

The selected team, Improve 70 Alliance, was one of three shortlisted design-build teams. The win-

ning proposal highlights engineering and design endeavors set out before the teams and an understanding of the local, statewide and national importance of an improved I-70. The winning proposal includes:

• Constructing a third lane in each direction on I-70 from just east of the Route MM interchange in Warrenton to I-64 in Wentzville, including replacing the existing I-

el to eastbound and westbound I64 between I-70 and Route K.

• The team also has committed to keeping two lanes of travel open on I-70 in both directions during peak travel times.

“Improve 70 Alliance is honored to be awarded the largest project in the state’s history. This is a significant milestone for the state of Missouri as well as our companies,” said Robert Gillis, ESS cochief executive officer. “We’re excited to have the opportunity to bring our deep local roots, significant regional experience and diverse workforce to deliver exceptional results for the taxpayers of Missouri.”

The next steps include finalizing the contract and the contractor team will be doing more detailed design of the roadway and interchanges and the construction schedule with traffic control plans. MoDOT will host public information meetings in early 2025 as these details are ready. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2025 with an anticipated completion in late 2028. For more information, visit modot.org/improvei70.

Design-build is a project delivery method that combines both the design and construction phases into one contract. The selected contract team completes the design and construction in parallel instead of in succession, which saves time and resources. The goals for the Warrenton to Wentzville project include:

• Deliver the project within the program budget of $600 million.

• Provide an additional lane of travel in each direction on I-70 from Warrenton to I-64, and on I64 from I-70 to Route K.

• Improve the I-70/I-64/U.S. Route 61 interchange to provide for better traffic flow and safety.

70 lanes with new full-depth concrete pavement.

• Interchange improvements at I-70 and the I-64/Route 61 interchange.

• Interchange and outer road improvements in Foristell, Wright City, Warrenton and at Route Z.

• Realignment at the railroad bridge on I-70 between Wentzville Parkway and Route Z.

• Addition of a third lane of trav-

• Modernize I-70 while improving the existing pavement, bridges and interchanges to enhance mobility, including freight.

• Minimize construction impacts with a focus on work zone safety, communication and construction staging while maintaining mobility.

• Complete the project by December 2028 utilizing a diverse work force.

For more information, visit modot.org. 

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Caterpillar Updates Compactors to Optimize Performance

Caterpillar Inc. announced updates to the mid-sized asphalt compactor line. The Cat CB7, CB8, and CB10 asphalt compactors continue to build upon the proven performance of their predecessors with edge-management options, optional cab, optional split drums, and a new mapping display.

Comfort, Performance

Asphalt compaction can make or break a project and meeting the required density and smoothness specifications can be essential to maximizing profitability. In doing so, having operators that can stay alert for longer periods of time to perform effective rolling patterns that cover the entire surface can be a key to success.

Features like AM/FM Bluetooth Radio and the heated seat combine with spacious seating and legroom, unobstructed sight lines and climate control functions that can help operators perform at their best.

Asphalt compaction can make or break a project, and meeting the required density and smoothness specifications can be essential to maximizing profitability. In doing so, having operators that can stay alert for longer periods of time to perform effective rolling patterns that cover the entire surface can be a key to success.

Edge Management Options

Proper management of unconfined edges can help optimize density and lead to better road quality. The vertical edge created by the cut-off wheel helps provide a stable vertical face for joint matching on the next paving pass. The bevel edge options provide sloped profiles for smoother transitions on and off the paved surface.

Three versions are available to help contractors meet job site requirements.

Compaction Control Mapping Display

The new mapping display provides an enhanced on-screen visual for easier recognition and touchscreen capability for simplified setup. Cat Compact helps operators visualize the coverage area while recording pass-count and temperature data.

The system utilizes infrared temperature sensors and GPS mapping to keep the operator informed of current mat temperatures, machine position, pass-count and pass coverage. This intuitive system enhances nighttime performance, while also capturing data for future process analysis and quality control documentation.

When combined with drum edge and drum surface lighting, Cat Compact helps extend the workday and increase daily production.

Deliver Quality While Making Turns

Making tight turns on hot asphalt can result in mat tearing that can lead to quality issues. The dual split-drum option on the front drum can help eliminate tears when maneuvering around obstacles or when compacting tight turns by reducing the speed of the inner drum half. The split drum option can be a great solution for parking lots, driveway approaches and other applications that require frequent turning.

Vision Link

VisionLink is a cloud-based software application that provides data to your desktop or mobile device, taking the guesswork out of fleet management with key insights to maximize performance — regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer.

The system provides maintenance needs, machine hours, location, fuel usage, idle time, diagnostic codes and other machine data to your mobile device, desktop or through an API to other software applications.

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Topcon’s MC-Max Solutions Offer Options

Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the latest evolution of the company’s road construction and resurfacing technology with the introduction of the MC-Max Asphalt Paving and MC-Max Milling solutions. The systems offer modularity, simplified configurations and advanced feature sets to increase productivity in asphalt paving and cold milling applications for construction companies and projects of all sizes.

“Today’s municipalities are under constant pressure to maintain existing infrastructure,” said Murray Lodge, executive vice president, Topcon. “With rising maintenance costs, everdecreasing margins, tighter specifications and an increasing focus on meeting sustainability targets, the industry needs innovative approaches to resurface roads efficiently with smooth and long-lasting results. That is precisely what our decades-long dedication to designing new technologies for the paving industry positions us to continue to provide with our expanding intelligent paving portfolio.”

2D systems that follow a reference, such as a string or a curb, or automated solutions that track a paver or miller in 3D for drastically improved road smoothness in less time and with lower costs. Contractors can automatically pave and mill at variable depths, providing a better driving experience and meeting DOT-mandated smoothness

workflows and is designed for specific resurfacing applications, such as rural roads where there are fewer fixed points or intersections to match up to.

Users can choose from entry-level 2D systems that follow a reference, such as a string or a curb, or automated solutions that track a paver or miller in 3D for drastically improved road smoothness in less time and with lower costs.

standards. The solutions also include MC-X licensing options, providing customers with further flexibility to meet their specific project and budget requirements.

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The MC-Max Asphalt Paving and MC-Max Milling systems, which are made up of GNSS receivers, total stations, displays and other high-precision sensors, are built with the new MC-X machine control platform. This architecture provides highly customized systems and upgradeability paths to grow with a contractor’s needs.

Users can choose from entry-level

The new solutions are currently compatible with OEM CAN-based systems and will be expanded to include compatibility with additional aftermarket systems.

“One of the standout optional features of the solutions is the Virtual Ski intelligent software,” Lodge said.

Expanding on the capabilities of the company’s SmoothRide road resurfacing solution, Virtual Ski simplifies

“Our mobile road scanner easily creates a 3D model of the existing road surface, which can be sent to the machine using our Sitelink3D cloud solution,” Lodge said. “Simply scan and mill or lay the base layer and let the milling machine or the paver do the surface design job instead of all that data having to go back to the office for the design work. This results in the elimination of the cumbersome physical ski, the production of a smooth surface more quickly with less effort, and significant time savings. Thanks to the flexible, digital calculation, which follows the road direction even in tight curves, the overall quality and lifespan of the resurfaced road is improved.”

Another advancement for the portfolio is the company’s newest RD-MC road construction machine control solution, which can now be utilized in areas without satellite reception by leveraging an LPS solution, offering precise positioning when working in challenging GNSS coverage areas, further expanding a contractor’s capabilities.

The new solutions were announced at World of Asphalt 2024 in Nashville.

For more information, visit topconpositioning.com.  (Photos courtesy of Topcon.)

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Trimble Introduces Roadworks Paving Control Platform

Trimble announced the availability of the Trimble Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers, extending the functionality of Trimble’s next-generation, 3D paving control system.

Trimble Roadworks for Mills and Cold Planers runs on an Android operating system and enables operators to precisely control cutting depth of the mill or cold planer, according to project design.

The intuitive system allows operators to meet the most demanding specs on the most complex projects, minimizing overcutting and creating a smoother surface on airport runways, highways, racetracks and other projects that require optimum smoothness. The 3D design is displayed to the machine operator showing areas that are on, above or below ideal grade, comparing the actual drum position and slope with the digital design. The platform automatically guides the milling drum to cut the ideal depth and slope without string lines or manual adjustments.

“Complex paving projects such as airport runways and heavily-traveled highways have some of the tightest specifications in the construction industry,” said Kevin Garcia, general manager of Civil Specialty Solutions at Trimble. “Trimble

Roadworks for milling and cold planing takes both the guesswork and the re-work out of milling, making it easy for operators to mill precisely to a 3D design elevation. The benefits of this extend throughout the entire paving process, creating less work for pavers, decreasing asphalt usage, and increasing overall surface smoothness.”

The milling and cold planing software features the same user interface as existing Trimble Roadworks applications, with intuitive graphics, natural interactions and gestures, and self-discovery features, shortening training time for operators. The system is compatible with Trimble WorksManager software, which manages data transfer and tracks construction technology equipment across job sites, and with Trimble Business Center software, which is used to create 3D milling plans and comprehensive quality and production reports.

Availability

Trimble Roadworks for Mills and Cold Planers is available now for customers worldwide through the SITECH distributor channel. For more information, visit civilconstruction.trimble.com/roadworksmilling. 

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The CP100II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100 horsepower engine, an array of configurations and the class-leading Carlson EZCSS single slide screed, it’s easy to see why the CP100II is the ideal choice for heavy-duty commercial paving.

The Carlson CP100 II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100hp engine, an array of conﬁgurations and the class-leading EZCSS single slide screed, it’s time to see why the CP100 II has fast become the contractor’s choice for heavy-duty commercial paver platforms.

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Glenn Eder

The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) announced Glenn Eder as the 2024 winner of the HartmannHirschman-Egan Award. This award recognizes individuals or organizations for unparalleled commitment, dedication, participation and leadership in the concrete pavement community.

Eder retired from infrastructure product supplier American Highway in 2022. From 1986 to 1998 he owned and was the president of Contractors Steel & Accessories, located in the Chicago suburbs. After his company was purchased by Ersco Corporation in 1998, he served as the vice president and division manager of paving supplies until 2007.

Eder went on to work for another load transfer manufacturer, Block Heavy & Highway, from 2007 until 2011, when that company was acquired by Dayton Superior. Eder made his name within the Dayton Superior organization from 2011 to 2015, where he served as the sales manager of paving products.

In 2015 he transitioned from Dayton Superior to JC Supply, growing its business as the vice president of marketing and business development until JC supply was purchased by American Highway in December 2020. In 2021, Eder took over the role of vice president of technical sales.

“Glenn was a valued member of the

ACPA board of directors for many years and is considered a trusted advisor and friend. Once again, the members have chosen to honor a gentleman and a legend in our industry,” said Laura O’Neill Kaumo, president and CEO of the American Concrete Pavement Association.

“The more than 40 years of contribution, value, and fantastic personality that Glenn has brought to the entire concrete paving industry make him more than deserving of this award. Glenn and I worked together at different times across our careers, my first interaction with him being at Ersco, where I was his salesman from Dayton Superior. Throughout my career I have considered Glenn a mentor, and our business relationship has grown into a personal friendship,” said Ron Meskis, CEO, American Highway.

The Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan Award award was first presented in 1968. At that time, it was named in honor of Harold W. Hartmann, the Association’s secretary-treasurer from 1964 until 1974. In 1987, Robert E. Hirschman’s name was added in recognition of his term as the association’s chairman (then president) in 1967, as well as his tenure as secretary-treasurer from 1975 to 1987. In 2007, the name of Edward A. Egan was added for his service as ACPA’s chairman in 1986, as well as secretary-treasurer from 1988 to 2007. 

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Far South Side Sees Sneak Peek of CTA Red Line Extension

On Oct. 25, the CTA welcomed about 75 residents and businesses from the Far South Side to the Red Line Extension (RLE) Fall Community Meet and Greet Event. Held at the site of the future Michigan Red Line station on E. 116th Street and S. Michigan Ave., CTA and RLE contractor Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners welcomed RLE project supporters.

To showcase what the new extension will look like, the contractor displayed for the community a 43-ton, 10-ft.-long concrete bridge segment, the type of segment that will be used to build the Red Line Extension Project. The segment was manufactured for the CTA’s separate Red and Purple (RPM) Phase One Project now under way on the North Side.

“The Red Line Extension Project is coming to the Far South Side of Chicago, and we are excited to share with the community what they have to look forward to,” said Dorval R. Carter Jr., CTA president. “As a native South Sider, I am proud to deliver on CTA’s promise of new affordable, convenient and reliable Red Line service, as well as creating a wealth of job and training opportunities to residents.”

ties with CTA and the RLE Project. The project is expected to create an estimated 12,512 RLE construction jobs and 59,800 jobs indirectly created because of the construction project.

CTA predicts that an estimated 25,000 additional jobs will become available upon project completion because of the new access to transit for the Far South Side.

Participants also received pumpkins, taffy apples and specialty hot cocoa from Catered By Kish.

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Attendees also were provided with information about career and training opportuni-

expected to begin late 2025 and be completed in 2030. CTA and Walsh-VINCI will hold community meetings in early 2025 to talk about how the project will be designed and built and answer questions from local resi-

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Red Line Extension Project Overview

The RLE project is a 5.5-mi. extension of the Red Line starting at 95th Street Terminal to the vicinity of 130th Street and includes building four new, accessible stations near 103rd Street, 111th Street, Michigan Avenue and 130th Street, each of which is expected to include bus, bike, pedestrian and parking facilities. The project also will build a new rail yard and related rail facilities near 120th Street to

improve operational efficiency for the entire Red Line and CTA system. Construction is expected to start in late 2025 and be completed by 2030.

The Red Line Extension will provide a new, more direct connection to the Red Line. Once the extension opens, it is expected to provide up to 30 minutes of time savings to riders traveling from the future 130th Station to the Loop. The project also will generate long-lasting economic benefits for the Far South Side via small business and workforce/career opportunities with RLE and CTA, as well as new economic development in the project area. 

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Case Supports Team Rubicon Hurricane Helene, Milton Relief

To support the effort, Case Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, is providing essential equipment such as compact track loaders with grapple attachments, wheel loaders and crawler excavators to help Team Rubicon with the heavy-duty work of clearing trees, mud and debris.

As part of a recently launched CNH Disaster Response program, Case is dedicating six compact track loaders with grapple attachments as a fleet that will be devoted to Team Rubicon efforts. The CNH Disaster Response program is a new effort designed to quickly deploy equipment to disasterstricken communities.

In addition, Case is deploying equipment to communities in need through its extensive dealer network. Case dealer Hills Machinery is loaning an additional three machines along with service support materials like hydraulic fluid and parts.

To date, Case and the Case dealer network have loaned 10 machines to the effort and is in daily communication with Team Rubicon

to address needs as they arise.

“Building communities, and rebuilding them when disaster strikes, is core to what we do at Case,” said Terry Dolan, vice president — North America, Case Construction Equipment. “We’ve been longtime supporters of the humanitarian relief work that Team Rubicon provides and our dealers, like Hills

Machinery, are always at the ready to help.”

When it comes to disaster response, volunteers from the veteran-led nonprofit Team Rubicon are some of the first to arrive. Also known as “Greyshirts,” Team Rubicon volunteers include sawyers and heavy equipment operators who clear trees and debris from roads so emergency crews can access

impacted communities.

“Hurricanes Helene and Milton definitely created a tremendous amount of need,” said Jeff Byard, vice president of operations, Team Rubicon. “We’ve already served 45plus communities across five states and have multiple response operations in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas.

“Our strengths as an organization are our deep ties within local communities and the nationwide network of Greyshirt volunteers who provide no-cost services to better the lives of disaster survivors.”

In addition to deploying machinery for use during disasters, CNH and its charitable foundation over the years have supported Team Rubicon’s mission by providing financial support. Also, Case and the Case dealer network have made space available to execute critical heavy equipment operating training for Team Rubicon volunteers.

In the past two years, Case has expanded training support from one to nine locations across the United States and Canada.

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71 Minnesota Avenue Little Canada, MN 55117 651-407-3727

2018 US Hwy 8 St. Croix, WI 54016 715-557-6010

www.lanoequip.com

6140 Highway 10 NW Anoka, MN 55303

763-323-1720

888-448-5266

23580 Highway 55 Loretto, MN 55357

763-479-8200

888-479-4342

3021 West 133rd Street Shakopee, MN 55379

952-445-6310

877-753-6100

www.bobcat-ent.com 9605 Princeton Glendale Road Hamilton, OH 45011 513-874-8945

225 Hughes Blvd Mount Orab, OH 45154 937-444-3865

3666 Lacon Road Hilliard, OH 43026 614-876-1116

182 Humphries Drive Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 614-863-1300

3000 Dillon School Drive Zanesville, OH 43701 740-313-0087

13117 Middletown Industrial Blvd. Louisville, KY 40223 502-245-1911

1309 Cahill Drive Lexington, KY 40504 859-254-3936

51 Harvest Drive Elizabethtown, KY 42701 270-506-4530

13350 Service Rd. Walton, KY 41094 859-449-7272

Authorized Bobcat Dealers

ILLINOIS

Atlas Bobcat

Elk Grove Village

847-678-3633 88-438-8014

Mokena 708-596-8050 888-438-8014 Wauconda 847-526-4255 888-438-8014

West Chicago 630-293-0606 888-438-8014

Yorkville 630-553-0150 888-438-8014 www.atlasbobcat.com

Bobcat of Champaign Champaign 217-607-1454 www.bobcatgdn.com

Bobcat of Marion Carterville 618-985-8920 www.bobcatgdn.com

Bobcat of Springfield Springfield 217-525-0349 www.bobcatgdn.com

Bobcat of St. Louis Fairview Heights 618-397-1847 www.bobcatgdn.com

Bobcat of Effingham Teutopolis 217-717-4550 www.bobcatgdn.com

INDIANA

Atlas Bobcat Merrillville 219-381-3006 www.atlasbobcat.com

Bobcat of Evansville Evansville 812-422-8200 www.bobcatgdn.com

Bobcat of Michiana Elkhart 574-584-7550 www.bobcatofmichiana.com

IOWA

Sanco Equipment Mason City 641-450-7126 www.sancoequipment.com

KENTUCKY

Bobcat of Bowling Green Bowling Green 270-842-4253 www.bobcatgdn.com

MICHIGAN

Bobcat of Michiana Niles 269-210-2299 www.bobcatofmichiana.com

MISSOURI

Bobcat of Columbia Columbia 573-886-9435 www.gatewaydealer.com

Bobcat of St. Louis O’Fallon 636-240-9020 Valley Park 636-225-2900 www.bobcatgdn.com

MINNESOTA

Bobcat of Bemidji Bemidji 218-751-4660 www.goironhide.com

Farm-Rite Equipment, Inc. Dassel 320-275-2737 888-679-4857

Long Prairie 866-514-0982 320-732-3715

St. Cloud 844-262-2281

Willmar 877-484-3211 www.farmriteequip.com

Lano Equipment, Inc. Anoka 763-323-1720 888-448-5266

Loretto 763-479-8200 888-479-4342

Shakopee 952-445-6310 877-753-6100 www.lanoequip.com

Lano Equipment of Norwood, Inc. Norwood Young America 952-467-2181 www.lanoequipofnorwood.com

Sanco Equipment Albert Lea 507-373-4490

Stewartville 507-285-0753

Mankato 507-625-4511 www.sancoequipment.com

MINNESOTA

Swanston Equipment

Bobcat of Alexandria 320-460-8773

Bobcat of Fergus Falls 218-739-4505 www.swanston.com

Tri-State Bobcat Burnsville 952-894-0894

Little Canada 651-407-3727 www.tristatebobcat.com

NORTH DAKOTA

Bobcat of Devils Lake Devils Lake 701-662-5331 www.goironhide.com

Swanston Equipment

Bobcat of Fargo 701-293-7325

Bobcat of Minot 701-837-9901 www.swanston.com

Bobcat of Grand Forks Grand Forks 701-772-5006 www.goironhide.com

Bobcat of Williston Williston 701-572-5050 www.goironhide.com

WISCONSIN

Tri-State Bobcat Hudson 715-531-0801

New Location! 2018 US Hwy 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 715-557-6010 www.tristatebobcat.com

DE INA ERM

Southern Illinois’ Erlinger Crane Service Reaches Beyond Midwest

from page 8

To store all that HVAC equipment, not to mention the many different cranes and other machines it owns to carry out its work, Erlinger maintains three different yard spaces within the industrial park in Lebanon where its offices are located, about 30 mi. east of St. Louis.

“We have three acres at our main facility; two acres at a different site; and an additional three acres at a new lot that we just purchased last year that is fenced in and being filled right now in preparation for a 2025 project in St. Louis,” Hillesheim said.

The company’s day-to-day work radius extends 200 mi. from the metropolitan region, he noted, although Erlinger currently has a crane working on a project in New Mexico that is a bare rental, meaning that the contractor is operating it rather than one of Hillesheim’s people. Those types of rentals make up approximately 15 to 20 percent of Erlinger’s business, he said.

As far as the equipment brands it rents, the company has long carried Manitowoc and Grove machines but is also transitioning over to the Japanese-manufactured Tadano line of cranes, as well.

“We learned that we liked the Tadanos for their reliability and cost of maintenance,” said Hillesheim. “We work with a few area distributors to purchase machines, with our primary dealers being RTL Equipment in Iowa, and CraneWorks out of St. Louis, both of which are Tadano distributors. Each one also does maintenance on the equipment for us.”

Another sign of Erlinger’s surge in popularity among contractors is the fact that its crane fleet has more than doubled in the last 10 years.

Crane, Rigging Specialists Must Be Highly Trained

Most major construction projects will likely require the services of a company like Erlinger to deliver cranes to its work site to lift heavy objects and components safely and expertly.

If a contractor in the St. Louis region does not employ its own operators/rigging specialists for the work, Hillesheim’s team is the ideal company to call. His crane rigging professionals are adept at sizing up the job at hand and drawing up a plan to perform each lift properly. By analyzing the weight and the dimensions of the load, along with its center of gravity, and how high and how far the load needs to be moved, the rigging pros at Erlinger often make the job look routine.

“All of our people are operators by trade and most of them carry a certificate for signaling and rigging,” he said. “We only have two guys that are lift directorcertified and that is becoming more common nowadays.

“Every job has a different scope of work,” he added. “We try to supply 100 percent of the rigging at each job. We have anything from half-inch steel chokers up to nylon slings rigged rated for 100,000 pounds, and anything from a 4-foot spreader bar to 24-foot spreader bars capable of lifting 100,000 pounds. If we don’t have all the rigging we need, we’ll get it.”

To operate cranes and handle rigging properly, the Erlinger team — all of whom are members of the IOUE — learned most of their specialized skills at the Local IOUE training centers.

“Any training for new equipment that comes in our facility, though, we will do here on site,” according to Hillesheim.

Now, though, Hillesheim said that the biggest problem facing Erlinger is how to keep its workforce vibrant by enticing more young people to get into wellpaying trades like crane operation.

When asked if he had begun to mine the area trade and technical schools to attract the next generation of operators and rigging specialists, he said, “We strictly hire out of our Local 520 IUOE halls, and right now there are not a lot of people on the list. But it is on our radar to work with technical schools to get some mechanics in our shop.”

Hillesheim Brothers Maintain FirmÊs Family Atmosphere

As a teenager, Hillesheim and his brother, Holden, both worked in the Erlinger shop during the summers, but the older sibling had initially decided working there was not what he wanted to do long term.

As happens to many young people, though, the career path that Hillesheim took made a few twists and turns before pointing him in the right direction.

“I thought I wanted to get into machining, so I attended Southwestern Illinois College in this area,” he said. “Later, I got a job as a CNC mill operator at a company in St. Louis, but after six months doing that, I realized it was not for me, so I got into a union laborer’s hall, Local 397, and did that for a year. Eventually, I realized I wanted to work for Dad again in the crane world.”

Now, even though his father generally spends his time in Florida from November to April, his son noted, Rich Hillesheim remains a critical resource for his sons, with whom he speaks most days.

“In the summer, he stops by the shop periodically, but as far as day-to-day management goes, he is really out of it altogether,” Hillesheim said. “He has allowed us free rein to run the company as we see fit. That includes keeping the business moving forward on a path to more success.”

Erlinger today has a total of 30 employees, one of whom, Brent McKinnon, was recently hired as a crane rental salesman and, in addition, given social media and marketing roles within the company after a few short weeks. His new duties come after 15 years as a crane operator, and 20 years running heavy equipment in general.

About Russ Erlinger Crane Service

Russ Erlinger Crane Service is located at 1117 Galaxy Dr. in Lebanon, Ill.

Its main phone number is 618/206-1044; the 24/7 emergency number to call is 618/410-0177.

For more information, visit erlingercrane.com. 

To operate cranes and handle rigging properly, the Erlinger team — all of whom are members of the IOUE — learned most of their specialized skills at the Local IOUE training centers.

ERLINGER

Russ Erlinger Crane Service photo

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

2000 Harlan Drive • Terre Haute, IN 47802 888-343-4747 • 812-299-4747 www.diamondequipment.com

McCann Industries

543 S. Rohlwing Rd • Addison, IL 60101 630-627-0000

250 E. North Frontage Rd. • Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-739-7770

23921 S. Northern Illinois Dr. • Channahon, IL 60410 815-467-4480

2350 S. Laflin St. • Chicago, IL 60608 312-942-9200

4701 West 137th Street • Crestwood, IL 60445 708-597-3110

900 Louisiana Street • Merrillville, IN 46410 219-576-7800

1133 Indianapolis Blvd. • Schererville, IN 46375 219-865-6545

1360 N. Rand Rd. • Wauconda, IL 60084 847-526-9444 www.McCannOnline.com

Equipmentshare

8376 I-70 Dr SE • Columbia, MO 65201 573-273-4525 www.equipmentshare.com

Wilson Equipment Company

2180 Old Frankfort Pike • Lexington, KY 40510 859-254-6443 • 800-432-0913

828 W. Cumberland Gap Pkwy • Corbin, KY 40701 606-528-0700 • 800-274-9457

2124 Watergap Road • Prestonsburg, KY 41653 606-874-8036 • 800-955-9457 www.wilsonequipment.com

Columbus Equipment Company

2329 Performance Way • Columbus, OH 43207 614-443-6541

12500 Williams Rd. • Perrysburg, OH 43551 419-872-7101

712 Shepherd Ave. • Cincinnati, OH 45215 513-771-3922

3942 Brecksville Rd. • Richfield, OH 44286 330-659-6681

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

Illinois DOT Celebrates Completion of I-55 Interchange Near Joliet, Shorewood

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently hosted an event celebrating the completion of a $93.5 million project to reconstruct a new interchange at I-55 and Illinois 59, which also incorporated other highway corridor improvements.

Located between the towns of Joliet and Shorewood, the project converted an interchange with partial access between I-55 and Illinois 59 into a full diverging-diamond design to enhance traffic flow and safety throughout the area.

Prior to rebuilding the interchange, only northbound I-55 could exit to northbound Illinois 59 and from southbound Illinois 59 to southbound I-55. Now, due to the new interchange design, both directions of I-55 can access both directions of Illinois 59 and vice versa.

Additionally, the project relocated and reconstructed East Frontage Road; providing necessary distance from the interchange, with auxiliary lanes added to I-55 between Illinois 59 and U.S. 52 improving safety, boosting efficiency and reducing conflict points by better accommodating vehicles entering and leaving the interstate.

“The completion of the interchange at I-55 and Illinois 59 will soon provide a safer and more efficient transit experience for the Will County community

while simultaneously boosting the local economy,” said Gov. J.B. Pritzker in a statement. “This milestone marks another step forward in our mission to improve safety, mobility and quality of life throughout Illinois.”

“The new interchange with Illinois

59 combined with other improvements to I-55 will greatly improve the flow of people, goods and commerce through the region while setting the stage for more jobs and economic development,” said Illinois DOT Secretary Omer Osman. “This project is a longterm investment that makes Will County an even better place to work, play, grow your business and raise a family.”

Other components of the project include the modernization of the Illinois 59 intersection with Seil Road; the addition of new sidewalks and connections to the existing local system of trails, including improved pedestrian and bicycle access across I-55; new lighting, modernized traffic signals; and the construction of noise/retaining walls along I-55.

The Illinois DOT noted that, as construction of the project winds down, work will continue on the multiuse path, installation of a new traffic signal at Illinois 59 and Seil Road, landscaping and other miscellaneous items into early 2025.

The agency added that this interchange reconstruction effort is part of its overall I-55 at Illinois 59 Access Project, funded in turn by the “Rebuild Illinois” capital program passed in June 2019.

Illinois DOT photo

The Illinois Department of Transportation recently hosted an event celebrating the completion of a $93.5 million project to reconstruct a new interchange at I-55 and Illinois 59.

Illinois DOT photo

1st CHOICE EQUIPMENT LLC www.1stchoiceequipment.com

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 CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES

29 Pearl Rd. Brunswick, OH 44212 888/572-3888

38525 Chester Rd. Avon, OH 44011 440/934-7368

kubotacentral.com 1285 Acraway Street Garden City, KS 67846 620/765-3118

COLUMBUS EQUIPMENT COMPANY www.columbusequipment.com

2329 Performance Way Columbus, OH 43207 614/443-6541 12500 Williams Road Perrysburg, OH 43551 419/872-7101

7570 New Carlisle Pike Dayton, OH 45424 937/879-3154

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

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 YES EQUIPMENT & SERVICES www.yesequipment.com

7001 Manufactures Drive Madison, WI 53704 888/310-3901

Power Equipment www.alexpowerequipment.com

50th Avenue West Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-4994

Equipment www.qualityequipmentmn.com

3800 Park Ave NW Faribault, MN 55021 507-338-7080

Forklift www.qualityforklift.com 587 Citation Drive Shakopee, MN 55379 952-895-9918 Roeder Implement www.roederimplement.com 2550 Rockdale Road Dubuque, IA 52003 563-557-1184

www.cstk.com 401 Shawnee Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 913-371-0868 St. Louis, MO 314-771-6666 Park City (Wichita), KS 316-744-2061 Oklahoma City, OK 405-577-2222

Ronson Equipment Co. www.ronsonequipment.com

18030 Wicker Avenue Lowell, IN 46356 219-696-5680

10761 West Coulter Road Westville, IN 46391 219-785-2909

OUYO MOR R MON E FOR EY

Volvo CE Cites Overall Good Margins in Q3 2024 Earnings

Lower volumes in Europe and North America for the third quarter — when compared to the very high levels of last year — have caused a drop in overall net sales for Volvo CE. However, it has maintained overall good margins despite this slower demand and has overseen a growth in the China market.

This quarter also has seen the company support customers by balancing today’s challenges with its accelerated focus on transformation.

In Q3 2024, net sales decreased by 23 percent to SEK 18,809 M, compared to the high earnings of SEK 24,296 M for the same quarter last year. When adjusted for currency movements net sales decreased by 20 percent, of which net sales of machines fell by 24 percent, while service sales increased by 2 percent, once more reflecting the market’s growing interest in digital solutions.

However, net order intake has risen slightly, caused largely by a 59 percent increase in South America and a 44 percent increase in Europe, strengthened also by a more modest rise in all other regions except North America. Global deliveries were down from last year due to the continued lower market demand and reduction of inventories at the dealerships in Europe and North America, partly offset by increased deliveries for the SDLG brand in China.

Leading Transformation

Melker Jernberg, head of Volvo CE, said, “We are living in turbulent times and, like other companies, are feeling the effects of a market slowdown. But we are maintaining our leading position with a strong portfolio, the continued roll-out of new products and services and our steadfast commitment to the industry transformation.

“The ambitions we have set out towards building the world we want to live in remain

unchanged and we take pride in working together to balance the priorities of today with our confident vision for tomorrow.” Volvo CE continued the market launch of new and upgraded models of its most important products and services in key markets in Asia and North America. This included an updated range of the new generation excavator portfolio, as well as the highly anticipated L120 Electric wheel loader.

The quarter also saw the inauguration of a new wheel loader facility in Arvika, Sweden, designed to support the production of electric wheel loaders at the plant. This is one of a number of global investments made to drive industry transformation across production facilities and markets worldwide.

Market Development

Compared to 2023, the total machine market contracted in Q3, largely due to a slowdown in Europe — a 25 percent drop from the historically high levels of last year, driven by a combination of low business confidence and a saturated end market. As a consequence of normalizing replenishment of dealer fleets and somewhat lower end customer demand, North America also came down 9 percent from very high levels in 2023.

Meanwhile Asia excluding China was slightly down overall by just 2 percent, despite market growth in India, Indonesia and the Middle East, while markets such as Turkey experienced declines partly driven by revised government infrastructure investments.

In contrast, the Chinese market grew 5 percent on the back of governmental policies to stimulate the real estate market, while good demand in Brazil, Peru and Chile saw a similar 5 percent increase in market development for South America.

For

Felling Conducts Auction to Benefit ‘Backing the Blue Line’

Felling Trailers Inc. conducted its 12th annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization: Backing the Blue Line.

A winning bid of $6,650.00 won the auction that ended the evening of Sept. 11th. The bid winner is a follower and dedicated supporter of the annual Trailer for a Cause auctions, Joe Welch of Caledonia, Minn.

Welch, a construction and farm equipment dealer, has followed Felling Trailers’ Trailer for a Cause auctions for several years and was the bid winner in the 2022 auction that benefitted Eagle’s Healing Nest.

“I have followed the Trailer for a Cause auctions for about five years. The organizations the auctions benefit are very good ones. The Felling employees have chosen very good causes to support,” said Welch. “Being able to help with this support is very rewarding for me. We need these guys [law enforcement] out there; anyone that has to go to work with a bulletproof vest needs our support and respect.”

A few weeks after the auction closed, arrangements were made for Welch to come and pick up his new trailer. It will be used a bit for business and pleasure.

“I am very appreciative of the work law enforcement does for us, the sacrifices they make, and the fact that they never know what the next call will bring,” said Welch.

The 2024 Trailer for a Cause FT-3 utility trailer was painted a custom grey with a blue line and the Backing the Blue Line emblem. Suppliers of Felling Trailers had joined in to support Backing the Blue Line by sponsoring the construction of the trailer, from lighting to tires to decking.

The 2024 Trailer for a Cause sponsors are Trans-Texas, PPG, Dexter, Sealco, Peterson, Industrial Wood (Blackwood), Demco, and Pacific Rim. Felling Trailers wants to help generate awareness about the valuable work that Backing the Blue Line does for officers and their families through their various programs and support services. The online auction ran for nine days, from Monday, Sept. 2nd at noon CST through Wednesday, Sept. 11th at noon CST, ending with Welch’s winning bid.

One hundred percent of the $6,650 benefited Backing the Blue Line.

Two weeks after Welch had picked up the 2024 Trailer for a Cause, Backing the Blue Lines’ Gretchen Gifford, VP/executive board of directors, accompanied by her husband, Officer Gifford, and son, made the trip to Sauk Centre to accept the donation check. The Giffords met with Felling Trailers’ Owners Brenda Jennissen and Bonnie Radjenovich to present them with the check for $6,650.

“There are a lot of great organizations out there. It is truly humbling to be the

Backing the Blue Line is a locally founded 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Minnesota dedicated to supporting law enforcement officers and their families.

About Backing the Blue Line: Police Wives of Minnesota

Backing the Blue Line is a locally founded 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Minnesota dedicated to supporting law enforcement officers and their families. It supports the Minnesota law enforcement community by providing resources and support to law enforcement officers and their families and serving as a positive voice in the community.

recipient of your fundraiser this year,” said Gretchen Gifford. “It’s been a tough couple of years for the law enforcement community; we’ve had five fallen officers in the last thirteen months. We [Backing the Blue Line] provided blue memorial roses that had been requested for the funeral of an officer who died in the line of duty this past weekend.”

“Speaking with a Minnesota National Guardsman and State Law Enforcement officer’s widow, it was evident the significant support Backing the Blue Line provided her and their son. She said BtBL has been there since day one and continues to provide emotional support, cards on holidays, and

gifts for their son just to show they care,” said Brenda Jennissen, Felling Trailers CEO/president.

“It’s nice to be remembered. We are blessed and fortunate to be able to support them in a way that is meaningful. We are there for all the moments we can be, providing injury baskets when officers are hurt in the line of duty and sending cards on holidays and important dates. We celebrate the good moments too, onesies for members with new babies and events that allow for the meeting and socializing among wives who live and understand our lives, as well as encourage continued relationships and friendships,” said Gifford.

Additionally, the group offers a forum for law enforcement wives or other women in a long-term committed relationship with a Minnesota law enforcement officer to find and provide hope and support for each other through friendships, networking, discussion and service as they navigate a unique lifestyle. Jennifer Whiteford, the founder of the group, recognized a need for wives to be able to share their experiences with each other.

Current committees include: Community Engagement, Fallen Officer Memorial Rose, Family Support, Marketing, Membership, Social Events, and Wellness. For more information, visit www.backingtheblueline.org and www.felling.com. 

(L-R) are Joe Welch, auction winner; Brenda Jennissen, Felling Trailers’ CEO and co-owner; and Bonnie Radjenovich, Felling Trailers’ VP of HR and co-owner.

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Farm-Rite Equipment Inc.

Dassel

www.farmriteequip.com

901 Parker Ave West PO Box 26 Dassel, MN 55325

320-275-2737

Toll Free: 888-679-4857

Willmar 1515 West Litchfield Ave. Willmar, MN 56201

Toll Free: 877-484-3211

320-235-3672

St. Cloud 810 Mayhew Lake Rd. NE St. Cloud, MN 56304

Toll Free: 844-262-2281 320-240-2085

Long Prairie 19612 US Hwy 71 Long Prairie, MN 56347 Toll Free: 866-514-0982 320-732-3715

Diamond Equipment, Inc.

www.diamondequipment.com

Indiana 1501 Lynch Road Evansville, IN 47711

Toll Free: 800-258-4428

812-425-4428

2000 Harlan Drive Terre Haute, IN 47802

Toll Free: 888-343-4747

812- 299-4747

Illinois 17035 N. Illinois Hwy. 37 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Toll Free: 800-388-6396 618- 242-2273

Kentucky 1046 Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103 Toll Free: 800-489-1061 270-781-1061

Tennessee 1530 Heil Quaker Blvd. La Vergne, TN 37086 Toll Free: 800-635-9454 615-641-1100

Addison 543 South Rohlwing Road Addison, IL 60101 630-627-0000

Bolingbrook

250 E. North Frontage Road Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-739-7770

Channahon 23921 S. Northern Illinois Drive Channahon, IL 60410 815-467-4480

Chicago 2350 South Laflin Street Chicago, IL 60608 312-942-9200

Crestwood 4701 West 137th Street Crestwood, IL 60445 708-597-3110

Mishawaka 14077 Esther Ave. Mishawaka, IN 46545 574-406-6800

Merrillville 900 Louisiana Street. Merrillville, IN 46410 219-576-7800

Schererville 1133 Indianapolis Boulevard Schererville, IN 46375 219-865-6545

Wauconda 1360 North Rand Road Wauconda, IL 60084 847-526-9444

Marne 1064 Franklin Street Marne, MI 49435 616-371-7250

Ziegler CAT

www.zieglercat.com

8000 County Road 101 East Shakopee, MN 55379 800-352-2812

13822 West Freeway Drive Columbus, MN 55038 866-982-5656

Equipment Company www.altaequipment.com

8840 Byron Commerce Drive SW Bryon Center, MI 49315 616-878-7450

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ALL’s HighwayMAX Trailers Lend Big Assist After Recent Acquisition

When ALL Erection & Crane Rental, flagship branch and member of the ALL Family of Companies, provided heavy lift equipment to dismantle a 170,000-lb. industrial bolt press in Northeast Ohio, it also was able to offer a secondary, value-added service: delivery of that same massive piece of machinery to its destination in Alsip, Ill.

What enabled the transport service was ALL’s recent acquisition of two Faymonville HighwayMAX trailers.

The HighwayMAX is a nine-axle extendable highway trailer with nine hydraulically steered pendle-axles and a legal payload of up to 170,000 lb. (249,000-lb. technical payload). Axle spacing is adjustable by up to 22.5 ft. between each three-axle group, and each axle steers independently at 60 degrees for ultimate maneuverability in tight spaces. All axles are liftable.

“We initially purchased the trailers to haul tracks for two of our own newly acquired crawler cranes, the Liebherr LR 11000 and Liebherr LR 1800,” said Brian Meek, sales representative of ALL. “But we soon realized these trailers could offer something unique to our customers, and perhaps even open new markets for us in heavy haul transport.”

Faymonville is a European company, known for blending heavy industrial manufacturing expertise with technical know-how and cutting-edge technology. Its accompanying software package allows loads and trailer configurations to be planned in advance, much the same way 3-D lift planning for cranes enables ALL to design, plot, and practice lifts in the virtual world.

“We’re able to simulate the load to make sure the axles are carrying an even amount of weight,” said Meek. “Because axle spacing and load limits vary by state, the HighwayMAX provides ultimate flexibility.”

ALL was first contacted to provide a 360-ton Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 all terrain crane to remove the bolt press, when inspiration struck to also offer heavy haul services to transport the 25ft. by 12-ft. piece to the Illinois factory that purchased the equipment.

On the maiden voyage across parts of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, the load required special permitting and, at times, even police escorts. ALL was already well-versed in arranging these requirements due to decades of transporting its own cranes via an in-house

The HighwayMAX is a nine-axle extendable highway trailer with nine hydraulically steered pendle-axles and a legal payload of up to 170,000 lbs. (249,000-lb. technical payload).

trucking division that includes all the logistics support that entails.

Since that first journey, other heavyhaul jobs have come in to ALL just through word-of-mouth.

“Faymonville trailers are still fairly rare in the U.S.,” said Jimmy Hill, logistics manager of ALL. “Once people see what they’re capable of, they’re interested in trying them out.”

By combining technology with practical development, quality manufacturing, and innovative features, the new trailers offer great versatility, payload capacity, maneuverability and quick mobilization.

This versatility is expected to earn it many fans.

“It will be in demand for transporting large industrial equipment, as well as work at steel mills and wind farms,” said Hill. “For many of our customers, they will find that anywhere they

thought they needed a Goldhofer, they can use the HighwayMAX.”

Hill expects the trailers to find many uses for ALL’s new and existing customers.

Because every axle on the Faymonville HighwayMAX steers independently, the resulting tighter turning radius enables it to maneuver in more restricted areas than a traditional trailer, especially one of its size. That makes it a welcome tool within the footprint of plants and refineries.

“We’ll be able to build crawler cranes in even more constricted areas,” said Hill. “It’s also ideal for making multiple onsite moves due to the trailer’s high maneuverability. The ability to adjust height will also be attractive to plant managers.”

For more information, visit www.allcrane.com. 

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FuelPro Trailers Also Offers Custom Lubrication Trailers

FuelPro Trailers, a manufacturer of diesel fuel and service trailers, also manufactures custom lubrication trailers from 475 to 990 gallons in either trailer mounted or skid mounted designs.

Multi-tank versions are available to accommodate different grades and types of lubes and hydraulic fluids needed for diverse equipment fleets. These DOT-compliant lube trailers feature a rugged chassis constructed from 6-in. C-channel for a long service life.

The tank is constructed of 7-gauge steel, which is double seam welded for strength and durability and includes a 5 year warranty.

Each tank features internal surge baffles and cross bracing, a shutoff valve, a lockable vented fill cap, a tank pressure relief vent and an at-a-glance gauge. A self-priming industrial grade pump rated at up to 25 gpm is standard and runs on a deep cycle 12-Volt marine battery.

Lube delivery system includes a 1-in. hose with auto-trip nozzle. Hoses are available in 18-, 30-, and 50-ft. lengths, with auto retracting reel option available for quick and efficient servicing of loaders, dozers, excavators, skid steers, mowers, tractors, trucks and more.

FuelPro lube trailers are ideal for commercial construction and agriculture equipment fleets of all sizes, according to the manufacturer.

Custom lube trailers can be fitted with options and accessories including a self-priming industrial grade pump rated at 40 gpm powered by a Kohler gas engine, FuelPro 10micron fuel filter, aluminum wheels, custom paint, 100 ft. auto retracting air hose reel, hydraulic electric jack, digital

dispense meters with swivel, solar charging panel, tool caddy, 6-drawer tool box, grounding cable, spare tire, safety kits and work lights.

Each trailer is constructed using two torsion axles with EZ lube hubs, rated at 5,000 lbs., 6 or 8 bolt steel wheel or aluminum wheels, and new ST235/80R16 radial tires, and electric drum brakes. Digital breakaway on both axles is standard, as is 7-way RV plug connector and LED side and rear lighting.

Safety and durability are designed into each FuelPro model, as heavy-duty safety chains and hooks, diamond plate rock guard fenders, reflective DOT tape, roll over railing and a 7,000-lb. commercial jack are standard equipment.

They are coated with PPG Delfleet Essential polyurethane epoxy primer for protection against the elements and include an adjustable 5 position vertical 2 5/16in. ball hitch or pintle hitch for versatility in transport. Each robust trailer is pressure tested and inspected at several points during their manufacture. In addition to standard features, numerous options are available, allowing customers to customize a trailer to their specific needs and operations. In addition to custom lube trailers, FuelPro manufactures a full lineup of standard and custom fuel trailers from 475 to 990 gal., which can be customized with additional compartments for storing tools, grease, DEF and other service components.

Crews Replace Paddy’s Run Pump Station in Louisville

Work officially began in July 2023, with the substantial completion date now scheduled for March 2027.

By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT

In Louisville, Ky., construction crews are tasked with replacing a flood pump station (FPS) with a new facility. The roughly $230 million project will more than double the existing FPS pumping capacity from the current 875 million gal. per day (gpd) to 1.9 billion.

“The original Paddy’s Run Flood Pump Station went into service in 1953,” said Brandon Flaherty, Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) project manager. “It’s outdated and currently operating with original parts that have been repaired and replaced with custom-made pieces. There are no ‘off-the-shelf’ options.”

Louisville MSD, which is responsible for wastewater treatment, stormwater drainage and flood protection, is overseeing the effort.

Flaherty said the upgrade of Paddy’s Run pump station is considered a crucial first step in the repair, rehabilitation and reconstruction of features within Louisville’s flood protection system.

“The Paddy’s Run Flood Pump Station is part of a system that protects approximately 216,000 people, 87,000 structures and $33 billion in property across a wide swath of west and southwest Louisville. As the risk, severity and frequency of storms and flooding have increased over the years, this station has become increasingly at risk of failure.

“This project requires close collaboration

The roughly $230 million project will more than double the existing FPS pumping capacity from the current 875 million gal. per day (gpd) to 1.9 billion.

and coordination with Louisville MSD and the US Army Corp of Engineers,” said Flaherty. “The existing flood protection levee and pump station systems must remain operational while the new facilities are constructed in an extremely limited footprint. The bottom elevation of the new pump station is more than 80 feet below the top of the adjacent levee.”

Flaherty said the risk for flooding in the West Louisville area is a constant concern.

“Louisville is a river city, situated on the Ohio River. The western part of the city is on a bend in the river with shoreline on three sides. In both 1937 and 1946, this section of the city was devastated.”

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, US Army

Corps of Engineers Col. L. Reyn Mann, U.S. Congressman Morgan McGarvey and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg joined MSD executive director Tony Parrott for the August 2023 groundbreaking.

“Paddy’s Run has been doing a 21st-century job with 1950s technology, staying in operation due to nearly constant maintenance by our dedicated employees,” said Parrott. “With the increased frequency of severe weather events, it’s imperative that the facility is able to effectively and efficiently handle the environmental demands of our times.”

The new structure will feature eight pumps, along with modern electrical and instrumentation controls. The replacement of the existing Paddy’s Run FPS aligns with the federal government’s Justice40 priorities, ensuring that at least 40 percent of federal climate investments go directly to frontline communities most affected by poverty and pollution.

MSD obtained a $13 million cleaner water grant under the American Rescue Plan Act to assist in funding the crucial project. Congress also approved $1 million in federal funds allowing USACE to begin design work on urgently needed upgrades to electrical equipment dating to the 1950s for the Flood Protection System. MSD will receive $28.89 million in funding from the State Revolving Fund, with $1.6 million in forgivable loans.

Ulliman Schuttee serves as construction manager for the design-build effort.

“Ulliman Schuttee has a proven track record of design-build partnerships with MSD and other agencies as a valued partner for critical infrastructure projects,” said Flaherty. “They are efficient, reliable and

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Construction equipment used on the project includes multiple crawler cranes ranging in size from 110 tons to 770 tons; roughterrain cranes; excavators of various sizes; and off-road trucks.

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Bobcat Expands Machine IQ Remote Engine Disable/Enable Availability

Bobcat Company has expanded its Machine IQ

Remote Engine Disable/Enable technology to function with additional products in its lineup.

Originally announced in June 2024 on select compact track loaders and skid-steer loaders, the technology can now be additionally used for select Bobcat compact excavator, compact wheel loader and Toolcat utility work machine models. Equipment owners for models that do not have telematics hardware factory-installed can purchase an aftermarket kit through their local dealer.

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The Remote Engine Disable/Enable feature allows customer users in North America and Europe to remotely disable and re-enable their machine’s engine through the Owner Portal or Machine IQ app.

aiding in quick machine recovery. This feature also is valuable for rental businesses, enabling dealer owners to remotely stop equipment if rental agreement terms are not met.

If unauthorized use is suspected, owners can log into their Bobcat Owner Portal or Machine IQ app to pinpoint the location of their equipment and choose to disable the engine. Upon executing the disable command, any attempt to start an engine in an off state will fail. If the machine is in operation, the engine will shift into de-rate mode.

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With Remote Engine Disable/Enable, owners and operators can disable their equipment’s engine with a few clicks, deterring theft and

The Remote Engine Disable/Enable feature allows customer users in North America and Europe to remotely disable and re-enable their machine’s engine through the Owner Portal or Machine IQ app.

Remote Engine Disable/Enable is available for Machine IQ Health and Security subscribers with connected and compatible Bobcat machine(s).

For more information, visit bobcat.com. 

Gov. Holcomb, INDOT Award $139.7M Through Community Crossings Grants

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) gathered Nov. 7 at the Pike County Courthouse in Petersburg with cities, towns and counties from across southwest Indiana receiving portions of the nearly $140 million awarded through the Community Crossings matching grant program, a component of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Roads program.

“Community Crossings has been an annual highlight over the years,” said Holcomb. “The fact that nearly 14,000 miles of road and over 200 local bridges have been replaced or rehabilitated through this program since 2017 is simply astonishing, in addition to countless economic and quality of life benefits in hundreds of communities across Indiana.”

Communities submitted applications for funding during a highly competitive call for projects in July. Funding for Community Crossings comes from the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund. The Community Crossings ini-

tiative has provided more than $1.8 billion in state matching funds for local road improvement projects since its start in 2016.

“This program has impacted communities in all 92 Indiana counties, most more than once,” said INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith. “I want to recognize all of the local agencies who have participated over time for their hard work and dedication to improving their local transportation networks.” State legislators identified longterm funding for Community Crossings as part of House Enrolled Act 1002, passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Holcomb in 2017.

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The next call for projects will open in January. For more information, visit in.gov/indot. 

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ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026 announced the opening of online submissions for speakers, educational topics and session proposals as part of its education offering at the show, March 3-7, 2026, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Online submissions will be accepted until Feb. 3, 2025.

About 2,000 exhibitors are expected to fill the 2.8 million sq. ft. of space available at the show. About 190 education sessions are planned.

North America’s leading construction trade show invites industry thought leaders and subject matter experts to submit proposals to speak as part of its extensive education program.

“Being part of the ConExpo-Con/AGG education program means more than just speaking to a crowd; it’s about contributing to the ongoing innovation and progress of the construction industry,” said ConExpoCon/AGG Show Director Dana Wuesthoff.

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ConExpo-Con/AGG Opens Call for 2026 Speakers, Topics

Slag Cement Welcomes Silvi Materials as New Member

Speakers discuss new challenges, industry growth and a diverse workforce.

While contributing to the advancement of the rapidly evolving construction industry with up-to-date knowledge, experience and business development strategy.

Speakers, educators and influencers at the five-day event will share a range of topics, including:

• Aggregates

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• Workforce

• Business best practices

• Concrete

• Cranes, rigging and aerial lift

• Earthmoving and site development

• Emerging technology

“This is a platform where insights turn into action, and we’re proud to facilitate sessions that have such a meaningful impact on attendees and their businesses.”

• Equipment management and maintenance

• Risk management

• Safety and health

• Sustainability

• Technology solutions

For more information, visit www.conexpoconagg.com. 

The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced the addition of Silvi Materials as its newest member company.

Silvi Materials is a premier building material supplier in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the greater East Coast and the Midwest. It provides ready-mix concrete, aggregate, cement and slag from more than 23 locations.

Silvi Materials is committed to running its operations with methods that are energy efficient, reduce its carbon footprint and build towards a more sustainable future — including its use of supplementary cementitious materials such as ground-granulated blastfurnace slag.

“We are thrilled to have Silvi Materials join the Slag Cement Association,” said Nick Brimley, marketing director of SCA.

Kelly Ican, national cement sales manager of Silvi Materials said, “Silvi’s mission is to maximize the utilization of recycled and recovered building materials, such as slag cement, aligning with SCA’s vision to lower embodied carbon in the concrete industry, we are glad to be a partner.”

The Slag Cement Association is an organization of companies that produce and ship slag cement in the United States; these shipments represent more than 95 percent of all slag cement used in U.S. concrete.

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Manitou Rotating Telehandler Is Valuable Asset for Propson

“On this build, we’re essentially chasing the main structure from interior to exterior to hold it all up. And accomplishing that is a culmination of dealing with the builder, the designers of our components and the homeowner to make sure that they’re still getting what they want so that at the end it looks right. And if it is right, it’ll stand up forever,” said Propson.

The Manitou rotating telehandler, which has a lifting height of 97 ft. 5 in. and a lifting

capacity of 10,998 lbs., was just the right solution for the job for several reasons — among them its size and versatility, and its ability to play three roles in one on a construction site: a material handler, a work platform and a jib.

“One of the nicest capabilities of the Manitou MRT is its small footprint. We had that machine stuck up in the front corner of the building for two weeks. We could work around it. It wasn’t in our way, yet that machine can work around the entire proper-

Value of Trust, Partnership

Both Manitou and Ideal Crane are companies Propson has long trusted.

The equipment he has had from Manitou, including the MRT rotating telehandler, offers him the reliability and versatility he needs day in and day out.

“We haven’t had issues. We don’t have downtime,” he said. “They offer excellent solutions-based equipment. Adding to that, Ideal Crane provides us with the support we need.”

“We understand what we mean to our customers’ businesses, and we understand what they mean to our business,” said Kalhagen. “We know if they have a machine down it’s affecting them getting their jobs done.”

Propson appreciates this commitment.

“With Ideal Crane as a partner, we’re not worried about if we have an issue, will they fix it? If we have an issue, will we be down for a month? Ideal has given us such good support with anything that’s ever come up that we’re up and running within a day or two,” Propson said. “Ideal Crane is good at what they do and that builds us up. We enjoy working with like-minded people like them because they are solution-based people, too.” 

ty,” he said. “So, it’s nice to have something that can do so much with no real negative impact on the things around it.”

Propson added that he and the crew were able to place the telehandler’s attachments in one area, set off to the side, because the machine provided enough reach and accessibility to get to them.

Among those attachments were a large extendable jib winch that provided depth of reach when needed, along with a PT 1500, which is a 3,300-lb. jib winch. The company

also had 360-degree continuous rotation forks and a 16-ft. collapsible man basket. Combined, these attachments make the rotating telehandler a true multi-purpose machine.

“With the Manitou, we have one machine that can accomplish many different applications on a construction site. So rather than having a self-propelled lift and a crane and a couple of telehandlers, we have one machine that’s capable of doing all that with a three-

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Having the right equipment is critical, which is why Propson relies on the Manitou MRT 3050 rotating telehandler that he purchased from dealer partner, Ideal Crane.

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The Manitou rotating telehandler was the best solution for Propson Construction’s recent build.

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Many of the large builds Propson Construction works on are on smaller lots, with limited access to the properties.

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Snow and Ice Section

Western Reveals Stainless Steel Straight Blade Snowplow

Western Products, a manufacturer of snow and ice control equipment, generated a lot of excitement at the 2024 SIMA Snow & Ice Symposium in Pittsburgh when it revealed three new product lines.

“SIMA is the perfect time for us to share our new product offerings with the snow and ice control industry,” said Erin Hunt, snow control product manager of Western Products. “The quality, technology and innovation in our processes and products…it’s all for our customers. Our motivation is to give them exactly what they need to get the job done faster so they can service their clients and get out of the elements sooner.”

PRO-PLOW 3 Snowplow

The PRO-PLOW 3 Snowplow is a professional-grade straight blade with a 70degree attack angle that’s simple to operate and easy to maintain. It comes equipped with a high-carbon steel cutting edge to reduce wear and extend the life of the blade. Featuring the WESTERN POWER BAR for structural reinforcement, it offers the choice between an ULTRAFINISH powder coat surface or stainless steel option — the first ever stainless steel straight blade offered by Western Products.

PILE DRIVER XL Hydraulic-Wing Pusher Plow

The PILE DRIVER XL hydraulic-wing pusher plow is available in 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 ft. widths, and features hydraulic, independent 3 ft. wings that provide 180-degree variable wing placement. With such versatility, this pusher plow can scoop and stack

snow, and maneuver curbs and wide-open spaces alike.

The independent 2 ft. sections of the cutting edge and the 3 ft. wing sections raise, oscillate and trip to adjust to surface contours and obstacles, ensuring consistent plowing performance and productivity. This maximizes the scraping performance of the plow, reducing the amount of salt needed for posttreatment.

MARAUDER Poly Hopper Spreader

The MARAUDER poly hopper spreader is professional-grade and available in 1.5 and 2.2 cu. yd. capacities with the option of either a pintle chain delivery system for thick, heavy deicing materials, or the all-new HELIXX shaftless auger for precise rock salt application.

Made with durable, corrosion-resistant polyethylene, it features an extended-chute design to deliver smooth material flow with minimal leakage. The Tri-Shield Pre-wet and Direct Liquid Application System accessory can be added to spread, pre-wet or spray all with one tool.

“Adding pre-wetting and direct application capabilities with Tri-Shield increases your versatility,” said Seth Bergerud, CSP, Parts & Accessories product manager of Western Products. “It allows any contractor to add brine and other deicing liquids to their granular capabilities, so they can optimize material usage and deliver superior service in any conditions.”

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Hilltip Introduces IceStriker 8000 CM Combi Spreader

Hilltip has introduced the IceStriker 8000 CM Combi Spreader, featuring an industry-leading capacity of 8.0 cu. ft.

This truck-mounted unit is fully electric powered with the ability to spread bulk sand and gravel, bulk/bag salt, sand-salt mixes and fertilizers. It comes standard with Hilltip’s innovative GPS speed control system and has an integrated liquid tank for pre-wetting material as it’s spread or directly spraying brine on driving surfaces.

The IceStriker 8000 CM can be powered by 12- or 24-volt dual motors, which are mounted inside a sealed, weather-resistant enclosure. An automatic GPS speed control adjusts the material rate accord ing to vehicle speed, ensuring the exact target rate is consistently applied on each job. It works with Hilltip’s HTrack tracking software, which utilizes two-way GPRS tracking software for real-time equipment monitoring and control.

The integrated liquid tank has a 370-gal.

capacity for pre-wetting material, which can help significantly reduce salt usage. A spray bar can be added for de-icing

applications, as well as a 40-ft. hose reel for spraying hardto-reach areas.

For superior corrosion resistance, the spreader has a stainless-steel auger, and the modular hopper body is made of polyethylene. The IceStriker 8000 CM also includes features to ensure consistent material flow, such as an inverted V with a vibrator to help prevent bridging. Additionally, a stainlesssteel flip-up chute is designed for spreading salt in environments with high humidity.

Other standard features include built-in tie-down loops, a top screen, tarp kit and an accessory wire for installing work and beacon lights.

For more information, visit www.hilltipna.com.

The all-new PRO-PLOW 3 line of straight blade plows offers the first stainless steel straight blade model from Western Products.

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The truck-mounted IceStriker 8000 CM Combi Spreader is fully electric powered with the ability to spread bulk sand and gravel, bulk/bag salt, sand-salt mixes and fertilizers.

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BOSS Product Selector Helps Choose Best Spreader for Any Application

By Emily Forstrom SPECIAL TO CEG

Choosing the right spreader involves considering several key factors: recommended vehicle options, job size and material needs. Utilize the BOSS Product Selector by entering your vehicle details to receive manufacturer-recommended product suggestions, including spreaders.

For smaller jobs, contractors often opt for tailgate spreaders, ideal for efficiency compared to larger hopper spreaders like the VBX+, which fits snuggly in a truck bed. Ensure you match your material requirements by consulting the BOSS Spreader Material Guide to select the appropriate spreader for your specific material dispensing needs.

VBX+

Packed with a range of upgraded design enhancements and new capabilities from the previous VBX line, the VBX+ comes standard with a variety of smart features, including:

• Standard rate control

Sizes: 3000 auger; 6500, 8000 and 9000 auger and pintle

Vehicle Applications & *Examples: 3000: 1,000 lb bed capacity for compact vehicle/UTV — UTV Examples: Polaris Ranger, John Deere Gator

6500 and 8000: ¾ Ton and 1 Ton — Ford: F-250, F-350; Dodge: Ram 2500, Ram 3500; Chevy: Silverado 2500HD, Silverado 3500HD

9000: 15,000+ GVWR — Ford: F-450, F-550; Dodge: Ram 4500, Ram 5500; Chevy: Silverado 4500HD, Silverado 5500HD

Suitable Materials: bulk salt, sand and salt/sand material

TGS

BOSS Tailgate Spreaders come in various sizes to suit your vehicle needs. They are easy to attach and disperse deicing materials quickly and efficiently. They feature solid poly hoppers, variable speed control, and adjustable deflectors.

Sizes: TGS 85 (Snowrator and SR MAG only); TGS 300; TGS 600; TGS 800; TGS 1100

• Material job tracking

• Simplified material calibration

• Compatibility for future BOSS Smart Connected products

The VBX+ offers upgraded LED lights, enhanced motor performance, easier maintenance, increased power, sleek LED lighting, advanced safety features like multiple-setting beacon lights and options for auger or pintle chains.

Sizes: 1.5, 2 and 3 yd. in auger or pintle

Vehicle Applications & *Examples: 1.5 yard & 2 yard: ¾ Ton and 1 Ton — Ford: F-250, F-350; Dodge: Ram 2500, Ram 3500; Chevy: Silverado 2500HD, Silverado 3500HD 3 yard: 15,000+ GVWR — Ford: F-450, F-550; Dodge: Ram 4500, Ram 5500; Chevy: Silverado 4500HD, Silverado 5500HD

Suitable Materials: bulk salt, sand and salt/sand material

VBX

Available in limited quantities for the ’24-’25 season, the VBX also fits in the back of a truck bed and spreads various types of material. It includes a digital controller, stainless steel motor, strong poly hopper, remote light switch, urethane spinner and options for auger or pintle chain.

Vehicle Applications & *Examples: TGS 300: ½ Ton — Ford: F-150; Dodge: Ram 1500; Chevy: Silverado 1500

TGS 600, 800 and 1100: ¾ Ton and 1 Ton — Ford: F-250, F-350; Dodge: Ram 2500, Ram 3500; Chevy: Silverado 2500HD, Silverado 3500HD

Suitable Materials: bagged deicers, bulk salt, sand and salt/sand mixtures

Exact Path

The BOSS Exact Path drop spreaders are designed for precise deicing in areas with constant foot traffic and obstacles. They are suitable for UTVs, tractors and compact vehicles.

Sizes: Exact Path 2.5 and 6.0 cu. ft.

Vehicle Applications & *Examples: Full-size UTVs — Examples: Toro UTX, Polaris Ranger, John Deere Gator Category 1 tractors — Examples: John Deere 1 Series, Kubota BX Series

Suitable Materials: bagged deicers, bulk salt, salt and sand/salt mixtures

QuickCube

Utilizing a skid steer, the QuickCube significantly reduces upfront investment and depreciation costs compared to trucks. Its ability to stack QuickCubes of additional deicing product at job sites minimizes fuel expenses and enhances response times, allowing employees to hook up to additional spreaders directly from contract sites.

Suitable Materials: bagged deicers, bulk salt

Vehicle Applications & *Examples: Skid Steers — Examples: Bobcat S570, John Deere 318G

*Verify your vehicle’s capabilities with the BOSS Product Selector to ensure you choose the correct BOSS spreader for your specific vehicle and application needs. 

(All photos courtesy of BOSS)

Exact Path

VBX

VBX+

WITH GENU T Y PROTEC

Series

The new spreader is available with an 8-cu.-yd. capacity. Independent control of the feed and spinner motors provides maximum control over material usage.

Buyers Products, a diversified manufacturer of work truck equipment, announced the addition of a new unit to its SaltDogg PRO line of salt spreaders.

The new spreader is available with an 8-cu.-yd. capacity. Independent control of the feed and spinner motors provides maximum control over material usage.

“This spreader provides an industry-leading 8-cubic-yard capacity in a 10-foot hopper with the weight and cost savings you would expect from a PRO Series poly spreader,” said Scott Moorman, director of snow and ice at Buyers Products.

“The durability and value of our poly spreader lines has been proven over 20 years, and this latest expansion offers a municipal capacity and functionality for a PRO Series price.”

The 8-cu.-yd. spreader works on dump trucks and flatbeds with a minimum 10-ft. bed and 33,000 lb. gross vehicle weight (GVW). The unit is available with electric and hydraulic, auger and chain drivelines.

For more information, visit www.buyersproducts.com. 

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Experts Recommend Accurately Tracking Depreciation

DEPRECIATION from page 1

accurate picture of their balance sheet. That picture, in turn, shows the accurate value of the equipment that the contractor owns and the assets the business controls.

As you grow your business, make sure you have a good depreciation strategy, advises construction accounting software provider CrewCost.

Taking Different Depreciation Tact

Bonus depreciation can lower taxable income for the year you purchase and deploy equipment, freeing up capital for operations or even business reinvestment.

A “departure from the traditional depreciation method,” as Volvo Construction Equipment describes it, the rate was 100 percent for several years.

With the phase-out, in 2025 the rate will be 40 percent; in 2026, 20 percent. Starting in 2027 and thereafter, the rate is zero.

“Just remember, a company can take both Section 179 and bonus depreciation allowances, but Section 179 must be applied first,” noted Volvo.

As a result, any qualified property purchased over the set limit of $1,220,000 may then be taken in

bonus depreciation.

“So, it’s great for businesses that spend more than the Section 179 spending limit,” said the construction equipment manufacturer.

In Canada, the phase-out period has begun for property that becomes available for use after 2023.

Eric Wallace, CPA of accounting information service CCH, describes the provision as “an additional first-year depreciation allowance.”

He notes that the bonus depreciation rate for qualified property acquired before Sept. 28, 2017, and placed in service before 2018 is 50 percent.

“A taxpayer may elect not to claim bonus depreciation for any class of property,” said Wallace. “The election is made annually on a statement filed with Form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization.”

Also known as special depreciation, or IRC §168(k) depreciation, is technically a depreciation deduction, he said.

“Like other depreciation deductions, it counts toward accumulated depreciation.”

It reduces the basis for purposes of determining gain or loss when an asset is sold and is subject to section 1245 and section 1250 recapture.

With the gradual phase-out of the bonus depreciation tax provision, contractors might consider investing in new machinery while the deduction rate is above 50 percent.

There are many nuances, Wallace said.

Bonus depreciation applies to property placed in service after Dec. 31, 2007, and before Jan. 1, 2027.

Qualified Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System MACRS property is property with a recovery period of 20 years or less.

Used property acquired and placed in service after Sept. 27, 2017, also may qualify for bonus

claimed on real or personal property, i.e. section 1245 or section 1250 property.

• Section 179 only applies to section 1245 property with a limited exception for qualified real property.

• Section 179 claimed on section 1250 property is subject to recapture under the section 1245 recapture rules (full recapture to extent of gain).

• Bonus depreciation claimed on section 1250 property is subject to section 1250 recapture (recapture in excess of straight-line to extent of gain).

“If the bonus rate is less than 100 percent, taxpayers should apply section 179 first to expense assets with the longest recovery period,” said Wallace.

depreciation, said Wallace.

“A taxpayer must claim bonus depreciation unless an election out is made,” said Wallace. “Generally, a taxpayer who fails to claim bonus depreciation must file an accounting method change.”

The depreciation amount is the applicable bonus rate and the original cost of the property, reduced by a percentage of certain tax credits claimed on the property and a section 179 allowance.

Bonus Depreciation Versus Section 179

As CCH explains it, taxpayers can claim the section 179 deduction for the cost of most tangible property that is bought for use in a business. The section 179 deduction is an expense allowance on certain qualifying property purchased for use in a business.

Though both rules allow deductions on all or a significant portion of costs, they have numerous important differences, notes CCH:

• Bonus depreciation applies to property used in a trade or business or for production of income.

• Section 179 only applies to property used in an active trade or business.

• Bonus depreciation generally applies to MACRS property that has a recovery period of 20 years or less.

• In the case of section 179, the recovery period does not matter.

• Bonus depreciation may be

Managing Your Equipment Duration

CrewCost believes there’s a lot more to equipment depreciation than initially meets the eye.

“With a little bit of strategy, depreciation can be a valuable way to mitigate taxes on the profit your business generates,” said the company. “Keeping accurate track of depreciation is also a smart business move. For construction accounting purposes, it gives you insight into what your equipment is actually worth.”

Tracking depreciation also allows your accountant to accurately determine what your balance sheet looks like.

CrewCost explains in detail how a contractor can potentially manage construction equipment duration:

• Depreciation is the gradual loss of value of a piece of equipment over time. For tax purposes, it allows construction companies to deduct the declining value as an expense to lower taxable income.

• There are several different methods of calculating depreciation, including straight-line, sumof-the-years, and the declining balance method.

• Tracking depreciation accurately describes the real value of the equipment assets on a business’ balance sheet over time. This helps with accounting and can make it easier for contractors to decide when to replace aging equipment. see DEPRECIATION page 112

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• Online November 21 - 27, 2024

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• Findlay, OH Thurs., December 5, 2024 For: Heavy Construction Equipment Auction

• Houston, TX Wed., December 11, 2024 For: Heavy Construction Equipment Auction

Remote Capabilities Offer Safety to Machine Operators

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minute switch out of an attachment,” Propson said. “We can set an entire roof of trusses and we can turn right around with the same machine, never leave the footprint, and we can start sheeting that roof. There’s no tear down. There’s no waiting.”

Kristin Chose, director of business development of Ideal Crane, found that multi-purpose functionality on the build to be impressive.

“Something that was neat to see on this site was the different use of the attachments that Dave utilizes on a daily basis,” she said. “There are a lot of great aspects to the Manitou rotating telehandler, it saves time, keeps everything on budget, and it’s a really efficient machine.”

Having a multi-purpose machine doesn’t just provide time savings. It also garners cost savings.

“[Machines] cost money, so we’re happy with the MRT because it’s [one machine] and it does so much. It’s less general insurance that we have to buy for multiple machines to do multiple things, too,” Propson said. “To have a product that can do it all and do it all as one makes life super convenient and less expensive for us.”

Safety is an additional factor that makes the Manitou rotating telehandler the right machine for Propson Construction.

“For us, the MRT is the machine that we look towards when we can’t get to where we need to be, when we can’t throw the beam up on our shoulder and push it up ladders,” said Propson, emphasizing that the equipment has improved safety on the job site and can prevent back and other injuries.

Manitou represents a growing trend of homebuilders embracing the flexibility that a rotating telehandler provides their construction site.

“The safety factor behind it is tremendous.”

The rotating telehandler’s remote operation capabilities add to the safety aspect of the machine. The remote’s digital interface provides valuable data, including fuel percentage and DEF percentage, and more importantly, a load chart system that indicates what the weight of the load is and if it’s working within the machine’s operating capacity. That gives Propson and his crew the ability to know how close they are to maxing out load before it happens.

“If we have a deep load and we’re not sure we’re able to take that and swing it out, we check the digital interface. We can see, for example, that we have 500 pounds to spare. We’ll be safe. It’ll be perfect,” he said. “That gives us peace of mind rather than guessing what capacity we think is going to be there.”

The remote also gives the operator full sight of what they’re doing by standing closer to the workspace — and that proximity allows them to have conversations with their coworkers in the area, further improving jobsite awareness and safety.

“We’re able to watch the rotator, as well as watching the

work being done. It’s given us the ability to get rid of any blind spots. On this recent build, the entire back screen porch was a total blind spot if you were an operator from a cab,” Propson said. “It takes out the guesswork and all the hand signals and the chance for miscommunication. This is a great machine, hands down. But when you throw the remote into the equation, it’s an untouchable machine.”

It also provides the flexibility to adjust to smaller or larger crews by way of the remote and is easy to transport between job sites within a 10- to 15-mi. radius. The machine is legal to drive on the road and features lights for safety, so Propson’s crew doesn’t need to load it onto a trailer.

The Manitou rotating telehandler was the best solution for Propson Construction’s recent build, and Propson knows it will continue to provide the performance the company needs for other projects.

“It’s just like another tool in their tool belt. They’re able to use it to accomplish so many tasks. It covers the forklift portion of it and the manlift portion of it,” said Kurt Kalhagen, vice president of operations, Ideal Crane. “They were running it with the remote one minute and then at the next minute, the crew was able to go back to pounding nails or lining up the next wall set and hooking the load. The versatility of the machine makes the projects run that much smoother.”

According to Propson, they don’t run into many things that this machine can’t accomplish on a build.

“The rotating telehandler is a capstone of our business. We rely on it. Without it, can we build a house? Yes. Do we want to build a house without it? No,” Propson said. “There’s this general belief that you’ve got to kill yourself out here to make a dollar and that’s not a good belief. There are machines like this that you can use and get your guys going home feeling good. Their weekends aren’t two days of physical recuperation. It’s two days of time with their family.”  CEG

(Steve Kiskunas is product manager of Manitou.)

Manitou photo Wisconsin-based Propson Construction specializes in framing large, custom residential homes, readying them for subcontractors to complete the shingles, heating, plumbing and other finishing touches.

PROPSON

Manitou photo

Business Calendar

To view our Business Calendar online, go to www.constructionequipmentguide.com.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

AGC Events Calendar:

All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.

• AGC EDGE Blueprint Reading (https://edge.agc.org/course/blueprint-reading/)

Dates: Monday, December 2, 2024 (2:00 PM)Tuesday, December 10, 2024 (5:00 PM) Online, Virtual

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://edge.agc.org/course/project-manager-developmentprogram/)

Dates: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 (9:00 AM) –Thursday, December 19, 2024 (3.30 PM) Online, Virtual

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (https://edge.agc.org/course/vcsf241201/)

Dates: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 (10:30 AM)Wednesday, December 18, 2024 (6:30 PM) Online, Virtual

Training/Professional Development

• AGC Safety & Health Quarterly Town Hall (https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/)

Date: Wed, December 4, 2024 (1:00 - 2:00 PM) Online, Virtual Safety and Health

• Construction Project Manager Course (https://pmc.agc.org/)

Dates: Sunday, December 8, 2024 (4:00 PM) –Friday, December 13, 2024 (2:00 PM) Houston, Texas

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://edge.agc.org/course/vbim241201)

Dates: Monday, December 9, 2024 (11:00 AM)–Thursday, December 12, 2024 (7:00 PM) Online Virtual Training/Professional Development

WOMEN OF ASPHALT

Lead & Inspire

Southeastern Asphalt User/Producer Group Annual Meeting Save the DATES!

Date: November 19 – 21, 2024

Place: Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel 64 S. Water Street, Mobile, AL 36602

Volunteers are needed for our World of Asphalt Booth!

Our Booth’s volunteer hours will be: Tuesday, November 19th – 6 PM – 8 PM. Wednesday, November 20th – 8 AM – 5 PM. Thursday, November 21st – 8 Am – 12 PM.

Please contact Women of Asphalt for more information: 2233 Park Avenue, Ste. 200U, Orange Park, FL 32073 Phone: 407/653-6777, Email: info@womenofasphalt.org

CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (CAM) Safety Leadership Conference

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Place: Macomb Community College South Campus

John Lewis Conference Center

14500 E. Twelve Mile Road Warren, MI 48088

Phone: 586/445-7999

The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) has teamed up with the Greater Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) to provide a one-day conference speciﬁcally designed for leaders with a responsibility for employee safety. Company owners, top executives, safety managers, and human resource personnel will all ﬁnd value in

the diverse range of topics available. This world-class collection of qualiﬁed presenters offers the best talent this area has ever seen.

Connecting Minds, Protecting Lives

Included with Registration:

. Attend up to four (4) workshops throughout the day

. Earn up recertiﬁcation credits for professional designations

. Includes breakfast

. Network with industry professionals

. Access to world-class presenters and exhibitors

www.BuildwithCAM.com

Learn: Discuss trending topics and emerging technologies to improve your workplace safety program.

Share: Identify actionable safety strategies to bring back to your workplace. Network with industry peers.

For more information:

Phone: 248/972-1000

Website: www.BuildwithCAM.com

WOMEN OF ASPHALT

Women of Asphalt Texas

Ideas that Lead and Inspire: Celebrating Women in the Field

DATE: Thursday, December 5, 2024

PLACE: 219 Commercial Drive, 219 Buda, TX 78610

On Thursday, December 5, 2024, 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM, join TXAPA in Buda, TX, for our third annual ideas that Lead and Inspire Symposium and Christmas Party!

The National Women of Asphalt tagline is “Lead and Inspire.” Women of Asphalt Texas Delivers industry -leading ideas from inspiring men and women for our third annual event this Christmas season. This year’s focus is on leadership, including a panel discussion on Owning Your Professional Development. After the symposium, stick around for the TXAPA Christmas Party! It’s the perfect time to connect, unwind, and celebrate the season with friends and colleagues.

AGENDA:

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Holiday Luncheon & Women of Asphalt Year in Review

1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Leadership Symposium

4:00 PM – 6:30 PM TXAPA Open House and Holiday Party: Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres

Please contact Women of Asphalt for more information: Phone: 407/653-6777

Email: info@womenofasphalt.org

MINNESOTA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION

NORTHERN GREEN 2025

DATES: January 21 – 23, 2025

PLACE: Saint Paul River Centre

175 Kellogg Blvd. West, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Phone: (651) 265-4800

Description:

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Community day for these Villages with a full day of focused education.

Landscape/Hardscape Contractor; Landscape Design/Landscape Architecture; Golf; Water/Irrigation; Management Path

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Dedicated Trade Show Day!

Trade Show: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Block Party: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Community day for these Villages with a full day of focused education, plus the trade show will be open in the morning.

Trade Show: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Turf, Grounds & Snow Management; Garden Center/Grower; Professional Gardening Services; Tree Care/Arborist: Management Path Summary:

An exclusive trade show day is being built for your Northern Green 2025 experience!

Wednesday of Northern Green week is made speciﬁcally for your needs, plus we’ve added a half-day on Thursday morning as well.

This year’s exhibit hall will feature industry vendors and providers grouped by area of specialty.

No need to seek out exhibitors for your needs – they will be gathered in designated areas excited to see you!

For more information, contact:

Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association: Phone: 651/633-4987 Email: info@northerngreen.org Website: https://northerngreen.org/

Events are subject to change, check websites for updates

Alex Lyon & Son Hosts Rental Fleet Sale in Sauget, Ill.

Cat dozers were among the offerings at Alex Lyon &

in Sauget, Ill.

Alex Lyon & Son welcomed customers to its rental fleet equipment sale at its facility at 1945 Goose Lake Rd., Sauget, Ill., just across the river from St. Louis, Mo., on Nov. 12.

This auction featured construction equipment, telescopic and warehouse forklifts, skid steers, rubber tire loaders, excavators, boom and scissor lifts, truck tractors, equipment trailers, attachments and more.

Equipment manufacturers included Caterpillar, Link-Belt, JLG, Kobelco, Komatsu, Sakai, Takeuchi, Case and more.

For more information, visit lyonauction.com.  CEG

The

featured a great selection of well-maintained excavators.

Ben Busby Jr. (L) and Ben Sr. of Busby & Sons in Cahokia, Ill., were looking over this Cat 320 excavator.

auction

Jack Lyon, president and CEO of Alex Lyon and Son, scans the crowd for more bids on the excavators.

This Cat 249D tracked skid steer caught the eye of Danny Geib of Geib Construction.

These Cat backhoe loaders were lined up and ready to work for the highest bidders.

Ringman Mike Powers called the bids on this Cat 416F backhoe.

Bill Duane (L) and Aaron Reicherts of Mid Country Machinery stopped by Alex Lyon & Son’s rental fleet auction.

Son’s rental fleet auction

Kevin (L) and Kace Schuh of Modern Paving Scrap and Demolition of Springfield, Ill., were considering adding this Hitachi ZX210 LC excavator to the fleet.

THE 2 DAY FALL LOUISVILLE AUCTION

TUES.& WED., DECEMBER 10TH & 11TH, 9:00 A.M., E.S.T.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, TRUCKS & TRAILERS

LOCATION: KENTUCKY FAIR & EXPOSITION CENTER, LOUISVILLE, KY

Bunch Brothers Auctioneers are proud to return to Louisville, KY for the Fall Louisville Auction. Auction conducted for Area Contractors, Dealers & Rental Houses.

PRELIMINARY LISTING

B OOM TRUCK, CRANES: 2007 STERLING

Tandem Boom Truck, CAT Dsl., 20 Ton, 8 Spd., National 600E Boom w/45’ Swing Out Jib, 90’ Main Boom, 20’ Steel Flat Bed, Odometer reads 14,000; SHUTTLELIFT 5540F Carry Deck Crane 15 Ton (Bent Boom); SHUTTLELIFT 3330FL Carry Deck Crane, Dsl., 8 Ton, OROPS HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS: CATERPILLAR 349E, SN TFG00664; KOMATSU PC290LC-70, SN A25415; CATERPILLAR 303C, SN CAT0303CJBXT01036, OROPS; FF-13 Mini, Gas, Cab, w/Thumb

CRAWLER TRACTOR: CATERPILLAR D6K, SN WMR00532, EROPS; CATERPILLAR D6R-XL, SN 5LN02821, EROPS, Heat & Air, 6 Way Blade, w/Service Records; JOHN DEERE 550J, SN T0550JX120455; EROPS, 6 Way Blade

CRAWLER LOADER: JOHN DEERE 455D, OROPS, Rear Screen, 4 in 1 Bucket, 14” TBG Pads

LOADER BACKHOE/GRADE TRACTORS: JOHN DEERE 310 4x4 Loader Backhoe, EROPS; CATERPILLAR 416B Loader Backhoe, SN 85G07734, OROPS; CASE 570MXT Grade Tractor, SN JJG0301175, OROPS, Bucket w/New Cutting Edge, w/Gannon Box Blade w/New Cutting Edge; JOHN DEERE 210LE Grade Tractor, SN T0210LE841440, OROPS, 4x4, w/Box Blade

COMPACT TRACK LOADER, SKID STEER LOADERS: 2019 BOBCAT T807 Compact Track Loader, EROPS; CASE SR250, SN JAFSR250CEM478612, OROPS, Skid Steer Loader, Auxiliary Hydraulics, CASE 440 Series 3, SN N8M492553, Auxiliary Hydraulics Hard Tires; NEW HOLLAND LS190 Turbo Hi Flow Skid Steer Loader, SN 1MU14561, OROPS, Auxiliary

Hydraulics; CAT 226D Skid Steer Loader, SN CAT022CBEMWD00345; CAT 216B3 Skid Steer Loader, SN 216BVJXM03109, OROPS, Hard Tires; 2019 BOBCAT S70 Skid Steer Loader

MOTOR GRADER: FIAT ALLIS 65C, OROPS, Front Scariﬁer END DUMPS: (2) EUCLID/HITACHI EH750, SN’s 411TDD78266 & 411TDD78361, Detroit Series 60 Dsl., Allison Trans., No Emissions, 45 Ton

TELEHANDLER: BOBCAT V417, SN AC1C11116; 2015 JLG 943A, Dsl., 9000 lb.; 2014 JLG G1055A, Dsl., 10,000 lb.

MANLIFT: AICHI T4191 Crawler, SN 662132

WHEEL LOADER: 2016 WACKER NEUSON

WL60, EROPS w/Bucket

UTILITY LOADERS: (2) 2018 TORO Dingo TX427 w/Buckets

ASPHALT & COMPACTION: BLAW KNOX

PF4410 Asphalt Paver, SN 10334-55; INGERSOLL-RAND SD70D Roller, SN 171695; RAMMAX 1510-CI Trench Roller, SN 603312, Padfoot; WACKER RT820 Trench Roller, SN 5525027, Padfoot; TURFMASTER Strawblower, 22 HP, w/Trailer; NORTON Walk Behind Concrete Saw, 16”

STUMP GRINDERS: (2) TORO STX26; (2) TORO STX38

WHEEL TRACTORS: KUBOTA L2501D HST, SN KBUL6DHRAM8GC2152, Dsl., OROPS, 4x4, 3 Pt. Hitch, 540 PTO, Draw Bar, Hr. Meter reads 40; CASE IH 895, SN JJE002097, Dsl., 540 PTO, Hydraulics, 3 Pt. Hitch; JOHN DEERE 4100 HST, SN LV4100H112098, Dsl., OORPS, 3 Pt. Hitch, 540 PTO, Auxiliary Hydraulics w/Bobcat 4’ Tiller, Hr. Meter reads 972

FIELD EQUIPMENT: NEW HOLLAND 850 Round Hay Baler

TRUCK TRACTORS: 2008 FREIGHTLINER Columbia, Tandem, Detroit 60 Series Dsl.,

Automatic, w/Sleeper; 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4800, Tandem; 2001 INTERNATIONAL Eagle, Tandem, Dsl., 10 Spd., Wet Kit; 1999 INTERNATIONAL 9400, Tandem, Cummins Dsl., 10 Spd.; 1996 MACK CH613, Tandem, Dsl., 10 Spd.; 1980 MACK R686, Tandem, Dsl.; DUMP TRUCKS: 2007 VOLVO Quad Axle, Dsl., Alum. Wheels, Alum. Bed, Elec. Roll Over Tarp; 2007 KENWORTH Tri-Axle, Air Lift 3rd, Roll Over Tarp; 2007 MACK Granite CV713, Tri-Axle, Dsl., Alum. Dump Bed; 2004 MACK CV713, Tri-Axle, Dsl., Alum. Dump Bed; 2001 STERLING L750; 2011 FORD F450 w/Dump Bed, Rear Duals; OTHER TRUCKS, etc.: 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4300 SBA Roll Back, Dsl.; 2016 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Box Truck, Dsl., Automatic, 24’ Box; 2015 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Box Truck, Dsl., 8LL, 24’ Box; 1998 INTERNATIONAL 4700 Bucket Truck, Dsl.; 2008 FORD F250 Utility Truck, Gas, Regular Cab; 2015 POLARIS Ranger, Dsl. TRAILERS: 2000 WITZCO Challenger RG50 TriAxle Beam Trailer, 50 Ton, New Motor; 1992 DORSEY DGTL Tandem Float Trailer, w/Various Sizes Steel Pipe; (10+) Tandem Van Trailers,Barn Doors 1998, 1999, 2000 etc.; 2004 MONROE TowmasterTandem, Dual Wheel Utility Trailer, Air Brakes, 19’ w/4’ Dove & Ramps; 1997 BELSHE Tandem, Dual Wheel Utility Trailer, Elec. Brakes, 18’ w/5’ Dove & Ramps, Pintle Hitch; Tandem Utility Trailer, 17’, 5’ Dove & Ramps, Pintle Hitch; (2) 5’x8’ 1 Ton Trailers; 2024 40’ UNUSED High Cube, 4 Multi-Door Container, Lock Box Side, Forklift Pockets; 2024 UNUSED 8’ Container; 2024 UNUSED 9’ Container; ATTACHMENTS: 100’s of New Skid Steer Attachments; ALLIED Hy-Ram 725B Hydraulic Hammer, ﬁts 580L Loader Backhoe; KENT AIR Hydraulic Hammer, SN 991205; 77” Bucket;

LANDPRIDE RBT1572 6 Way Blade; JOHN DEERE Rear Blade; BAD BOY Land Leveler, 3 Pt. Hitch; WOLVERINE 48” Dingo Angle Broom; Hay Spear; CATERPILLAR Front Bucket, fits Skid Steer; WEST VALLEY G-12 Snow Pusher; JCT 72” 4 in 1 Clam Bucket, fits Skid Steer; JCT 6 Way Blade, fits Skid Steer; JOHN DEERE 18” Bucket; UNUSED STOUT 69-3B Grapple; UNUSED STOUT 82-3B Grapple; UNUSED STOUT HD72-8 Brush Grapple; 77” Bucket; Solid Tires, fit Bobcat S650; (2) PALADIN GSS60 Bush Hog Attachments, fit Skid Steer; (2) BOBCAT 60” Sweeper Attachments, fit Skid Steer; (2) FRD FX45 Hammers, fit Skid Steer; PALADIN LAF3438 Tiller fits Skid Steer; (2) PALADIN 625 Trenchers, fit Skid Steer; MISC: NEW HUSQVARNA Blowers; NEW HUSQVARNA Chainsaws; (3) UNUSED 2024 GOLD MOUNTAIN Steel Carport; (2) 2024 UNUSED 7’ Work Bench w/20 Drawers w/Lock & Anti-Slip Inners; (2) 2024 UNUSED 7’ Work Bench w/18 Drawers, w/Lock & Anti-Slip Inners; 2024 UNUSED 7’ Work Bench w/35 Drawers, 1 Cabinet, Lock & Anti-Slip Inners, Stainless Table Top; 2024 UNUSED 10’ Work Bench w/40 Drawers, Lock & Anti-Slip Inners; (2) 2024 UNUSED Car Lifts; (6) 2024 UNUSED GREATBEAR 20’ Bi-Parting Iron Gate w/Deer; (3) 2024 UNUDED GREATBEAR 14’ Bi-Parting Iron Gate w/Deer; (6) 2024 UNUSED GREATBEAR 1 Cyl., Self Dumping Hoppers w/Forklift Pockets; (6) 2024 UNUSED Iron Gates; Airless Paint Sprayers; TXMM6-E2 Mortar Mixer, 6 Cu. Ft.; TK MM12-GH13 Mortar Mixer, 12 Cu. Ft.; (3) HEATMASTER 610K Kerosene Heater, 600,000 BTU; (3) MiTM 400K Kerosene Heaters, 400,000 BTU; VAN AIR DP500 Air Dryer.

100's more items coming! For More Information or To Consign Your Equipment Contact: Steven Bunch (270) 748-8080, or Joe Bunch (270) 356-3060

Steven J. Bunch, Auctioneer - Joe Bunch, Auctioneer

Old Pump Set for Demolition Once New Station Is Online

LOUISVILLE from page 86

provide high-quality work. Nicholson is a subcontractor to Ulliman Schutte, which is responsible for the ongoing diaphragm wall construction. Nicholson is an integral team member on this project, working collaboratively with the team to keep the project on schedule while delivering a high-quality project.”

Currently, reinforced concrete diaphragm walls are being constructed within the landside of the levee embankment. These diaphragm walls will serve as the temporary support of excavation for the new flood pump station, the permanent foundation for the new flood pump station, cutoff of levee under seepage and levee embankment stability during an Ohio River flood event.

forced concrete braces will be installed as the excavation advances. Temporary steel bracing also will be used until the base slabs are placed and cured to complete the structural system.

“Excavation inside of the new pump sta-

Flaherty noted that the project team has elected to conservatively approach the timing of the demolition of the existing pump station.

“It will remain in place as a backup while the new pump station is operationally tested during multiple flood events. Once the project team is comfortable with the improved protection that the new pump station offers the city, the existing pump station will be decommissioned with the above grade portion demolished.”

Louisville MSD photo

In Louisville, Ky., construction crews are tasked with replacing a flood pump station (FPS) with a new facility.

Prior to beginning the diaphragm wall work, the project team expanded the levee on the river side and then constructed an access ramp and work platform on the landside of the levee. This work platform is currently supporting the reinforced concrete diaphragm wall construction operations.

Two levels of permanent, interior, rein-

tion will be facilitated by the pump station access ramp within the diaphragm wall system,” said Flaherty. “It will eventually serve as a means, when the station is not in service, to easily remove any flood water debris which may have accumulated at bar screens protecting the pumps.”

Louisville weather conditions must be monitored as the project moves forward.

“Storm events seem to be increasing in frequency and intensity. The new pump station is designed to handle a projected 10-year, 24-hour storm event within a 20-year planning horizon. The new pump station’s capacity will be 1,900 million gpd which equates to pumping out an Olympic-size swimming pool every 28 seconds.”

Roughly 20,000 cu. yds. of approved, compacted fill material were placed on the river side of the levee, and approximately 18,000 cu. yds. of material were placed on

the landside of the levee. Diaphragm wall excavation currently under way totals approximately 22,000 cu. yds. The pump station excavation inside of the diaphragm walls will be approximately 21,000 cu. yds. Construction equipment used on the project includes multiple crawler cranes ranging in size from 110 tons to 770 tons; rough-terrain cranes; excavators of various sizes; and off-road trucks. The new pump station structure is being constructed from a blend of reinforced concrete, precast concrete and masonry.

Access in and around the project site is extremely limited. In addition, the overall project construction schedule is shared equally by the permanent below grade diaphragm wall work currently under way and future work to complete and to outfit the new pump station within and above the diaphragm walls.

Work officially began in July 2023, with the substantial completion date now scheduled for March 2027. Despite the challenges, Flaherty said it’s satisfying to work on such a major undertaking.

“We are proud to be a partner on this critical infrastructure project that will protect the city of Louisville for many future generations.”  CEG

Total Phase-Out of Bonus Depreciation Finishes in 2027

Depreciation is a way of looking at an asset and recognizing that it won’t be worth the same amount of money over the course of its lifespan.

“Assets depreciate for several reasons, including wear and tear, or because newer models of equipment come out,” said CrewCost.

“While it may seem like a bad thing, depreciation actually has some advantages.”

For example, construction businesses can write off the lost value of the asset during tax season and have that count against profit generated over the year.

When it comes to equipment depreciation, here a couple of terms to get familiar with:

• Book Value — The value of the piece of equipment minus the value that has depreciated. The book value is depreciated until it reaches the salvage value, where it is fully depreciated.

• Depreciable Value — The depreciable value is the equipment’s purchase price minus the

book value. In other words, this is the amount of value you expect the piece of equipment to lose during the period during which you use it.

• Depreciation Period — The depreciation period is the period of time over which you plan to use the equipment and incrementally subtract the depreciable value from it.

With an estimated salvage value, depreciable value and the depreciation period, you have the basic information you need to depreciate the equipment.

There are a few different methods of depreciation you can use to depreciate your equipment. “Each method offers a slightly different benefit,” said CrewCost

“Ultimately, you want to consult with an accountant or tax professional to see which method best fits your business.”

• Straight-Line Method —

This is the simplest and most commonly used method of depreciation and is the one you are probably most familiar with. Straightline depreciation is just like it sounds; you take the depreciable

The tax provision can lower taxable income for the year the equipment is purchased and deployed. That can free up capital for operations or even business reinvestment.

value, let’s use $40,000 from the earlier example, and you divide that by the number of years you will depreciate the equipment (aka its estimated useful life). So, $40,000 divided by five years gives us a depreciation value of $8,000/year. This is the easiest method to use and gives a nice, steady rate of depreciation over the useful life of the asset.

• Sum-of-the-Years Method

— This method takes into account the number of years you plan to own and depreciate the piece of equipment. Sum-of-the-Years applies a variable rate to the total depreciable amount that changes each year, starting at a higher rate and gradually becoming smaller. This is a good method to depreciate a larger proportion of the equipment earlier in its operational lifetime.

• Declining-Balance Method

— This depreciation method, similar to the Sum-of-the-Years method, is an accelerated method that determines a constant rate to apply to the remaining depreciable amount and is applied until the equipment is completely depreciated and reaches its salvage value. Often, a piece of equipment will be carried on a contractor’s accounting books at a different amount. In this case, sometimes it’s noted as the depreciation included versus what’s shown on the contractor’s tax records.

“These differences could be pretty significant,” said CrewCost. “They may not be able to show a piece of equipment with accelerated depreciation on their accounting records compared to what happened on a tax basis.”

Or the equipment may be required to be depreciated over a different time frame, noted the company.

“Carefully tracking these makes it easier to reconcile book accounting profitability versus tax profitability over time.”  CEG

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