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Sunny Side Gateway Project Comes to End...15

JLG Graduates 6000th Qualified Instructor...36

ConExpo-Con/AGG, IFPE 2011 Attracts Hundreds of Thousands to Las Vegas T

tered attendees; the shows were the global industry gathering place for the year and the largest gathering in North America since 2008 for the construction, construction materials and fluid power/power transmission/motion control industries. The shows were held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees said they were at the shows to examine the newest equipment and product technologies and innovations to help them prepare for

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he mood was overwhelmingly positive at the ConExpoCon/AGG and IFPE 2011 expositions held March 22-26 in Las Vegas. Despite continued uncertainty in U.S. construction markets and the overall economy, industry professionals expressed hopeful optimism for a sustained U.S. upturn in the coming months, while global sales continue to be strong. ConExpo-Con/AGG and IFPE 2011 attracted nearly 120,000 regis-

Paving, Compaction & Milling Section ......35-46

Former FMC Factory Makes Room for Stadium

Kir by-Smith Holds Pair of Paving Seminars...36

Table of Contents ........4

Auction Section ....50-59 Business Calendar ......56 Advertisers Index ......58

By Erik Pisor CEG CORRESPONDENT

It seems only fitting that the first stage in constructing a new $60 million stadium for the San Jose Earthquakes — a Major League Soccer franchise — would involve the destruction of an existing facility.

As of early March, Devcon Construction began an estimated $3 million project in Santa Clara, Calif., that involves the complete demolition of a 450,000- sq. ft. (41,806 sq m) factory that previously housed FMC — a company that assembled military vehicles including the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Located on a 14.5 acre site, the roughly 60-

see CONEXPO page 10

year-old, abandoned assembly plant will be completely torn down by early June. Because the plant has been vacant for some time, Devcon did not have to remove large HVAC cooling units, generators or assembly equipment prior to actual demolition — making this tear down project a straight forward see STADIUM page 13

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Lafayette (Corporate) 3135 US Hwy 90 East • Broussard, Louisiana 70518 (337) 837-6693 • Fax (337) 837-3146 Houston 13727 I-10 East • Baytown, Texas 77520 (281) 385-6633 • Fax (281) 385-7106 Lake Charles 4851 East Napoleon Road • Sulpher, Louisiana 70663 (337) 625-5942 • Fax (337) 625-5602

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"In Business for over 29 Years" www.hendrixmachineryllc.com 2005 John Deere 550J LT, Stk# 7060, OROPS, 6 way blade, 462 hrs., 80% U/C, 8'6" Wide$36,500

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Se Habla '2003 John Deere 450H, Stk# HR10, OROPS, Español Eng. Encl., 6 way blade, 50% U/C, 2,598 hrs ..... ..............................................................$24,500

2008 Case 580S M III, Stk# 7035, OROPS, 4WD, 1,256 Hrs., 50% Tires, Extendahoe, 18” Bucket...... ......................................................................$46,500

2005 Boxer Compact Track, Stk# 7186, 605 Hrs., 44” Bucket, 9” Rubber Tracks, Aux. Hyd, Perkins Diesel Eng. ...............................$14,500

Ford 4000, Stk# 7044, 8370 Hrs, 2WD, 80% Tires, 55 HP ............................................$6,000

2004 Hyster S120XMS, Stk# 7017, 12,000 lbs., 13' 6" ft., 1,586 hrs., 3 Stage Mast, 360 Hyd. Grapple, Pnuematic Tires, Propane .......$12,500

Ranch House Camp, Stk# 6361, New 8x24 Portable Camp House, 4 Bunk Beds, Restroom w/Shower, Sink, Camper Plug in for Electricity or Generator Outlet................................$11,500 2005 Ditch Witch RT40, Stk# 6726, 968 Hrs..... with Trailer ............................................$17,500 ...............................................................$12,500

1983 Cat 623B Water Wagon, Stk# 7101, OROPS, BR8000T Tank, 29x39 Tires, Cat Diesel Eng ........................................................$29,500

2003 John Deere 670CH, Stk# 7212, EROPS, 4,270 Hrs., 12 ft Blade ..........................$89,500

1998 Snorkel TB42, Stk# 7155, 33’, 4WD, 4164 2004 Bobcat 325D, Stk# 7034, OROPS, 1590 Hrs, 42HP, Wt. 11,602 Lbs, Deutz Eng....$9,500 Hrs, 24” Bkt ..........................................$14,500

2005 Boxer TL225 Track, Stk# 7185, OROPS, 12 1983 Hyster S80XLBCS, Stk# 7129, 8000 Lbs, 12’, 812 Hrs, No Forks, Hard Rubber Tires, Hrs., 44” Bucket, 9” Rubber Tracks, Aux. Hyd., Honda 24.0 V-Twin Eng.........................$16,500 Propane Fuel ...........................................$3,850

2007 KDE 5700T, Stk# 5827, 120 240 Volt Single Phase ...........................................$1,000

2008 John Deere 310J, Stk# 7180, OROPS, 2005 Case 570M XT, Stk# 7179, OROPS, 2WD, 4WD, 998 hrs., 50% Tires, 24" Bucket, 2 Stick 1433 Hrs, 60% Tires, GP Bkt w/Hyd. Box Blade. Control, No Aux.....................................$46,500 ..............................................................$18,500

2004 Bobcat 430G, Stk# 6486, OROPS, 2512 Hrs, Push Blade, 22” Bkt, Rubber Tracks ........... ..............................................................$18,500

1982 Case/Drott 3330B, Stk# 6400, OROPS, 7.5 Ton Carry Deck, 4694 Hrs, Case Eng ....$12,500

2001 Cat D6R XL, Stk# 7159, EROPS, A/C, Rear 2005 John Deere 310G, Stk# 7174, OROPS, 2003 JLG G6-42A, Stk# 6476, 6000 Lbs, 42’, 2005 John Deere 650J LPG, Stk# 7218, OROPS, Screen, St/Tilt Blade, 70% U/C, 16,853 Hrs., 4WD, 602 Hrs, 80% Tires, 12” Bkt, Quick Sweeps, 6 Way Blade, 50% U/C, 3,322 Hrs., 24” Carco 70 Winch, 30” Pads, 11’8” ft. Blade......... 3143 Hrs, 4WD, 4WS, 10% Foam Filled Tires, Connect, 2 Stick Control, Aux. Hyd .......$32,500 Pads, 10’1” Blade..................................$42,500 ..............................................................$89,500 Hyd. Self Leveling System, JD Eng. ......$21,500

2003 Cat CP433E, Stk# 6744, 66" Pad Drum, 1,163 hrs, 80% Tires ............................$34,500

1994 Fiat Allis FR180, Stk# 6658, EROPS, Allmand LT103 Light Tower, Stk# 7149, 9,101 8,132 hrs., 40% Tires, 6 ft. Forks, Needs Eng. hrs., Kubota Eng., 3 Cyl ..........................$3,500 Repaired ................................................$15,500

1994 John Deere 770BH, Stk# 7200, EROPS, A/C, 8,510 Hrs.,14 ft M/B w/Slide & Tip Control, 3 Shank Ripper ...................................$139,500

1998 Lull 844C-42, Stk# 7163, 8000 Lbs, 42’, 8191 Hrs, 4WD, 4WS, Air Filled Tires @ 40% Rubber, 48” Rotating Forks, Sliding Carriage, Hyd. Leveling System, 4 Cyl..................$18,500

2006 John Deere 450J LT, Stk# 7236, OROPS, 6-Way Blade, 797 Hrs, 80% U/C, 16” Pads, 8’1” Blade ....................................................$39,500

2005 Kubota KX41-3, Stk# 7156, OROPS, 1,201 2005 John Deere 450J LT, Stk# 7051, OROPS, 6 Hrs., Aux. Hyd., 12” Bucket, 9” Rubber Tracks, Way Blade, 1,950 hrs, 80% U/C, 16” Pads ........ 52” Blade, 3 Cyl. Kubota Eng ................$14,500 ..............................................................$36,500

2004 Terex HR16, Stk# 6674, OROPS, 651 Hrs, 1996 Dorsey Van Trl., Stk# 6029, Refrigerator 50% U/C, Aux. Hyd, QC Bkt, 90˚ Boom, 24” Bkt, Van Trailer .............................................$12,500 Front Blade ............................................$16,500

2005 Komatsu D31EX, Stk# 7123, OROPS, 6Way Blade, 1171 Hrs, 16” Pads, 8’ Wide ........... ..............................................................$33,500

2005 Case 570M XT, Stk# 7179, OROPS, 2WD, 1,433 hrs., 60% Tires, GP Bucket w/Hyd. Box Blade .....................................................$18,500

2006 Komatsu D39PX, Stk# 7147, OROPS, Screens, Sweeps, 6 Way Blade, 2,095 hrs., 25" Pads, 9' 9" Blade ..................................$36,500

2008 Komatsu PC160LC7, Stk# 7052, EROPS, A/C, 2450 Hrs, 24” Bkt, 80% U/C, 28” Pads, 8’10” Wide ............................................$76,500

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WESTERN EDITION Circulated Throughout • Alaska • Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii

• Idaho • Montana • New Mexico • Nevada • Oklahoma • Oregon • Texas • Utah • Washington • Wyoming

IN THIS ISSUE SPECIAL SECTION…

PAVING, COMPACTION & MILLING

Be sure to check out this special section! Keep up to date with the latest information on paving, compaction and milling.

FEATURES…

SHORTAGE OF ROAD REPAIR CASH LEADS TO FEES

SUNNY SIDE GATEWAY PROJECT COMES TO AN END NEAR SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Hawaii drivers are being asked to pay about $50 more per vehicle on average annually to meet a shortfall in funds to repair the state’s potholed roads, a problem of the government’s own making.

With a total price tag of $520.5 million — which included design, right of way capital and construction capital — the SR 52 project was divided into three construction segments.

OKLAHOMA LAW LIMITS BUILDING HEIGHTS NEAR AIRPORT RUNWAYS

Airports in Oklahoma City, including Will Rogers World Airport, Wiley Post Airport and Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport, are exempt but military airports such as Tinker Air Force Base are protected by the law.

SOLAR PANEL MAKER MAY BUILD IN MESA, ARIZONA

A report said the world’s second-largest solar panel manufacturer is considering building a factory in Mesa that would bring about 600 new jobs.

JLG INDUSTRIES GRADUATES 6,000TH QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR

The JLG Train-the-Trainer course gives instructors the most effective methods to teach aerial work platform (AWP) and telehandler operators how to work the equipment properly.

KIRBY-SMITH HOLDS PAIR OF PAVING SEMINARS IN OKLAHOMA

The company has invested more than $1,000,000 in the past year to enhance the training of the employees in order to back all its products and assist in the training of customers with events like the seminar.

OREGON COUPLE WANTS TO ‘ADOPT’ ARRAH WANNA BRIDGE

Bridge experts date the 117-ft.-long, 16-ft.-wide span as roughly a century old, from sometime in the 1910s or 1920s.

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2004 Komatsu D65EX-15, #80847, Cab/AC, 26â&#x20AC;? Shoes, Ripper, 4700 hrs ..............$159,500

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1998 Komatsu PC300LC-6LC, #91161, Aux Hyd, QC, 8950 Hrs ..........................................$82,500

2004 Komatsu HM400-1, #80617, Tailgate, 6700 Hrs................................................$189,400

2003 Komatsu WA450-5, #81365, Cab/AC, GP Bkt w/BOE, 8700 Hrs ..........................$114,500

2005 Komatsu WA200-5, #81316, Cab/AC, JRB QC/Bkt, LSD Axles, 4550 Hrs ................$99,500

2005 Komatsu D65EX-15, #80659, Cab/AC, Drawbar, 3600 hrs ..............................$149,500

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the top floors of the building and thousands of New Yorkers lined the street and helplessly watched in horror as the workers jumped to their deaths to the street below. One of those onlookers was Frances Perkins who later became the first female U.S. cabinet member when she was appointed to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Labor. Soon after, public outrage led to a wave of new worker protection rules and regulations. Seven months later the American Society of Safety Engineers was founded in New York City, some say it was the beginning of the modern safety movement. Since that time ASSE and its occupational safety, health and environmental professional members continue to work in all industries and in their communities to make sure another Triangle Factory fire never occurs again. NAOSH activities to support work safety and educate the public are held worldwide by individual members and organizations. NAOSH kick-off events and educational programs are scheduled for Washington, D.C., this May 1 and 2, with ASSE members, federal and state officials, winners of the 9th annual ASSE kids “safety-on-thejob” poster contest and more. The kick-off events in D.C. will be held at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the U.S. Capitol, the National Zoo and the National Gallery of Art. The events will feature panel discussions on the history of safety, preventing distracted driving, teen worker safety and recognizing the young winners of both the ASSE and FMCSA art contests. Past NAOSH Week events have included fleet safety classes, ergonomic awareness events, a workplace-oriented one-day free preparedness Web Expo, update on mining safety programs, a laser safety seminar, roadway work zone safety programs, corporate workplace safety and health days, teen worker safety programs, city and state work safety fairs, symposiums on a variety of topics, projects to assist charities, personal protective equipment (PPE), fashion shows, and much more. For more information, visit www.aasse.org.

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THE ULTIMATE TEST OF MAN, MIND & MACHINE! Think you’ve got what it takes? Here’s your chance to prove it. The Case Triple Threat Rodeo is an operator skills competition that’ll test your mettle on a Case N Series loader/backhoe, F Series wheel loader and Alpha Series skid steer. It all starts at your local dealership for the preliminary round and ends at the National Championship held in Las Vegas. If you’re the best of the best, visit caserodeoseries.com Spectators and Fans win too! Your dealer has special discounts and financing rates for everyone attending!

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Caterpillar 416 Backhoe/Loader, 1:32 Scale.. ..................................................................$75

Allis-Chalmers HD21 Dozer/Ripper, 1:50 Scale ............$70 Allis-Chalmers HD-41 Dozer, 1:25 Scale......................$185 Bantam C-35 Crawler Shovel, 1:50 scale ......................$65 Bobcat A300 Wheel Loader, 1:25 Scale ........................$25 Bobcat M400 Gold 50th Anniversary Skid Steer Loader, 1:25 Scale ........................................................................$35 Bobcat M610 Golden 50th Anniversary Skid Steer Loader ..............................................................................$40 Bobcat M-743 Gold 50th Anniversary Skid Steer Loader, 1:25 Scale ........................................................................$35 Bobcat S175 Skid Steer Loader, 1:50 Scale..................$18 Bobcat S175 Skid Steer Loader, 1:25 Scale..................$40 Bobcat S185 Skid Steer Loader, 1:25 Scale ..................$30 Bobcat S205 Skid Steer Loader & Pick-Up Truck/Trailer Set, 1:50 Scale..................................................................$60 Bobcat 325 Mini-Excavator, 1:25 Scale ........................$30 Bobcat 753 Gold 50th Anniversary Skid Steer Loader, 1:25 Scale ........................................................................$30 Bobcat 773 50th Anniversary Skid Steer Loader, 1:25 Scale ................................................................................$30 Bobcat M200 Gold Skid Steer Loader, 1:25 Scale ........$35 Bobcat Tractor/Trailer Set, 1:50 Scale ..........................$85 Caterpillar AP655D Paver, 1:50 Scale ............................$65 Caterpillar CB-534D XW Asphalt Compactor, 1:50 Scale .. ..........................................................................................$50 Caterpillar D6K XL Track Type Tractor, 1:50 Scale ......$45 Caterpillar D6T XW Track-Type Tractor ........................$65 Caterpillar D8R Track Type Tractor, 1:50 Scale ............$45 Caterpillar D10T Track Type Tractor, 1:50 Scale ..........$85 Caterpillar D11R Track Type Tractor, 1:50 Scale ..........$50 Caterpillar D11T Track Type Tractor, 1:50 Scale ..........$85 Caterpillar 24H Motor Grader, 1:50 Scale ......................$90 Caterpillar 140M Motor Grader, 1:50 Scale....................$70 Caterpillar 226B2 Skid Steer Loader w/tools, 1:32 Scale .. ..........................................................................................$35 Caterpillar 247B2 Multi-Terrain Loader, 1:32 Scale ......$30

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Matt Nelson (L) of Dynapac and Herb Lohnes of Diesel Machinery Inc. in Sioux Falls, S.D., interrupt their conversation for a quick photo op in front of the Dynapac CC224 HF roller.

(L-R): Enrico Perissinotto of PEMO pumps in Milan, Italy; Douglas Craver of ADEDGE Technologies in Scottsdale, Ariz.; have been talking about the PEMO pump with Dan Drinkwater of Crisp Industries/AZFAB in Bridgeport, Texas.

(L-R): Lawrence Olguin of Tractor Service in Albuquerque, N.M.; Dave Watson, NorAm; and Jack Zibert, also of Tractor Service, have been talking about the ease of service with the NorAm 65E.

Rick Jensen (L) of J&R Atkinson in Shellbrook, Canada, has learned a great deal about the stability of the Klein trap tank K-400 from Johnny Rainey, Klein Products Inc.

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(L-R): Michael Lalonde and Dennis McShaw of Westrax Machinery Inc., Rancho Dominguez, Calif., celebrate their March 16 contract signing to be a new LiuGong dealer with Curt Unger, president, LiuGong North America.

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do the simplest things,â&#x20AC;? said Slom, R-Diamond HeadHawaii Kai. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do the roads, how can you do education?â&#x20AC;? Highway funds were last raided by the Legislature in 2003, Meisenzahl said. Lawmakers dipped into the funds several times during the eight years beforehand â&#x20AC;&#x201D; when there was at times more than $100 million saved up â&#x20AC;&#x201D; cumulatively using the $145 million taken for just about any state government purpose but roads. The Department of Transportation is entirely funded by user fees and federal money, and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receive any general state taxes collected, Meisenzahl said. State residents shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fear that their vehicle fees would be put to any purpose but roads in the foreseeable future, said House Transportation Committee Chairman Joe Souki. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We cannot look at what has happened in the past. We need to look at the future and the present,â&#x20AC;? said Souki, DWaihee-Wailuku. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have roads that need to be repaired, we have bridges that need to be repaired, we have highways to be made.â&#x20AC;? Of course, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always possible that at some point in the future, if highway funds replenish themselves, lawmakers would again be tempted to use them to help balance the budget. The new fees would raise a combined $56 million a year for paving, repairs, drainage, traffic signs, guardrails, lighting, sidewalks, landscaping and storm cleanup on nearly 2,500 miles of state roads. The money collected would be added to the $27 million the DOT is seeking to use in each of the next two years for road maintenance.

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FMC Factory Makes Way for New Earthquakes’ Stadium STADIUM from page 1

job, according to Ron Woodrum, senior project manager of Devcon Construction. Currently PC750 and PC650 excavators are tearing down portions of the factory’s roof and outer building shell prior to demolishing the inner segments of the factory. Aside from excavators, skid steers and water trucks are currently being used onsite —with the skid steers mainly providing material separation services. Once a significant portion of the factory has been torn down, Devcon will bring in a specialty crusher that will breakdown concrete and cement into backfill, which will be reused onsite, Woodrum said. Additional crushed material will be resold, which will aid the contractor in recouping some of the project’s costs. During demolition operations, the San Jose Earthquakes development team is working to get a building permit approved by the city. Once that happens, construction of the new

stadium will begin — a construction process that should take about a year to complete, according to team president David Kaval. The new stadium is slated to look similar to a European-style, horseshoe-shaped soccer facility, with a roof covering the permanent seating to create intimacy. The demolition of the ex-FMC factory and the beginning of the stadium project has been in the works for years, as in 2005 the city of San Jose paid $81 million for the property. The city then spent an additional $19 million to clean up the site. The San Jose Earthquakes were founded in the early 1970s. After professional soccer was reborn in the United States with the founding of Major League Soccer, San Jose was awarded a charter franchise —the San Jose Clash. In 2000, the team renamed itself the San Jose Earthquakes. Following a move to Houston the team was brought back to San Jose in 2008. CEG

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Ritchie Bros. Conducts Tightening the Belt... Washington House Approves $8.9B Its Largest Auction Ever, Tops $58M Mark Transportation Budget, Makes Cuts Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers conducted a record-breaking $58 million two-day unreserved public auction in Las Vegas, Nev. March 24 to 25, 2011. The auction was the largest the site has ever conducted in terms of gross auction proceeds — the previous record of $48 million was set in March 2008. The Las Vegas auction also set new site records for number of lots sold (2,500 plus) and number of online bidders (2,200 plus). “This was the most equipment we’ve ever sold in a Las Vegas auction and the large selection generated a lot of attention locally and internationally,” said Jim Rotlisberger, regional manager, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. “We witnessed active bidding on all equipment types from bidders around the world throughout the auction, which resulted in strong returns for our consignors.” Close to 5,000 bidders from 50 countries, including all 50 U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces and two territories, registered to participate in the auction either on-site or online. More than 94 percent, or $54.9 million, of the equipment was sold to buyers outside the state of Nevada; more than 32 percent, or $19 million, of the equipment was purchased by out-of-country buyers from as far away as Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Australia and the United Arab Emirates. The Las Vegas auction featured equipment from 400 consignors, including Wells Cargo, a Las Vegas-based heavy construction and paving contractor, who consigned a 2009 Caterpillar D10T crawler tractor, which sold for $1.25 million to a buyer from Dubai, UAE. “We are very pleased with our results from the auction,” said Ronnie Ambriz, equipment manager, Wells Cargo. “This is the second time we’ve consigned with Ritchie Bros. and we plan to maintain an ongoing relationship. When we sell with Ritchie Bros. we’re confident we will receive great returns because of the number of on-site and online bidders Ritchie Bros. attracts from around the world and from all industries.” For more information, visit www.rbauction.com.

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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) House lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved an $8.9 billion transportation budget for the next two years that supporters describe as a painful but prudent response to the current fiscal reality. The House voted 89-6 March 25 to adopt the budget, which includes $1.1 billion for highway maintenance, $402 million for passenger rail and $237 million for ferry terminal and vessel projects. Rep. Mike Armstrong, R-Wenatchee called it “a no-frills, tighten-the-belt kind of budget that is appropriate for the time we’re in.” A recent revenue forecast showed the state’s overall deficit to be $780 million deeper than previously thought. State officials say the deficit for the 20112013 budget will be around $5 billion. The transportation proposal includes fewer service cuts and a smaller rate hike for the Washington State Ferries system than Gov. Chris Gregoire had wanted originally. The House budget cuts ferry service by $3.1 million, as opposed to Gregoire’s proposed cut of $20 million. House lawmakers say they targeted the runs that were not-heavily used. Gregoire’s initial plan also included a ferry rate hike of 10 percent. The House bill puts it at 7.5 percent in 2011 and 2.5 percent in 2012. This year’s 7.5

percent rate hike includes the expected 2.5 percent annual increase, as well as a one-time 5 percent increase. Next year, riders will see another 2.5 percent annual increase, raising a total of $3.6 million over two years. A big concern right now is the declining revenue from Washington’s gas tax, which is charged on a pergallon basis and is falling as people drive less and use more fuel-efficient cars. House lawmakers said they’re looking for alternative revenue sources for the future. While the bill received strong bipartisan support, minority Republicans are still concerned that the proposal doesn’t do enough to fix the current transportation system. “I think the taxpayers expect us to do much more than continue on the present course,” said Rep. Jason Overstreet, R-Blaine. Several Republicans also were worried about the budget’s continuation of current programs that they don’t think are working, but in the end voted to approve the proposal. “Is it the perfect budget? No. But it is a good budget,” said Rep. Jan Angel, R-Port Orchard. “I think we’ve done a good job.” The Senate unveiled its own $9 billion transportation budget that largely mirrors the House version. The House proposal now moves to the Senate for approval before final negotiations.

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Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), as well as an exhibit pavilion, which highlights the expanded presence of sensors manufacturers at the show. ConExpo-Con/AGG 2011 featured the IT & Business Solutions pavilion, sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America. Educational Opportunities Industry-focused education was an important component of the show experience, and there were a record number of education, training and certification programs offered. ConExpo-Con/AGG’s education program featured a record 126 sessions across nine tracks, with sessions emphasizing industry issues and trends, management and applied technology, and numerous industry training and certification programs also were held. New for 2011 were a Crane and Rigging Conference and the Green Roads Summit. At IFPE 2011, the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power featured a record 114 presentations, and the Innovations Theater offered 14 sessions developed from abstract submissions for the conference. New for 2011 were national conference keynote presentations from leading industry and university researchers, and sessions from the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power. IFPE also offered new college-level courses. More than 80 allied associations and groups were official show supporting organizations, coming from the United States, Canada and more than a dozen countries worldwide. They promoted the shows’ value and brought qualified buyer groups to the events, and many helped develop direction and content of the shows’ education programs to ensure they met industry needs.

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(L-R): Steve Inman, Maeda, has been learning how Tyler Poulsen and Treini Smith of Jacobsen Construction Co. in Salt Lake City, Utah, have been using their Maeda MC 405 on their new retail/residential job in downtown Salt Lake.

Dale Deweese (L), Werk-Brau Co., has been discussing the speed and efficiencies of the Bayonet Breaker/Werk-Brau hydraulic hammer/bucket system with Corky Underwood, inventor of the Bayonet Breaker in Prosper, Texas.

(L-R): Howard Bair and Gary Kuck of Augaize County Highway Department in Wapakoneta, Ohio, discuss the Broce RJT 350 with a gutter brush with Jim Cornelsen, Broce Manufacturing.

(L-R): It’s photo-op time for Ben Warner, Warner Tractor & Equipment Inc. in Troy, Pa.; Andea Zamboni, CEO of TESMEC; John Garner of TESMEC USA and the TRS 1075 bucket trencher.

Looking Ahead The next edition of the triennial ConExpo-Con/AGG and Tana Utley, vice president and chief technology officer IFPE expositions will be held in 2014 (March 18-22) at the of Caterpillar, cuts the ribbon to open Generations Park. Behind Utley is a Cat Twenty tractor. Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.

David Haskins (L) of Cornell Pump Co. in Reno, Nev., learns about the structure of the RANCO LW 21040 from Johnny Aguilar, Dragon Products.

Safety, Training, Workforce Initiatives A Lift Safety Zone focused on cranes and other aerial lift equipment and ensuring adequate ground support for the machine and load carried. In conjunction with the Crane and Rigging Conference, a Crane Rodeo promoted education and safety at the same time as providing a hands-on operational experience. These and the many certification and training programs held at the shows helped ensure a properly trained workforce of equipment operators and other jobsite personnel. The International Mixer Driver Championship by NRMCA recognized driver skills and inspection expertise. The AEM teen-focused Construction Challenge competition presented by Volvo Construction Equipment generated interest in construction careers. The I Make America national grassroots campaign had a substantial presence to promote job-creation policies for manufacturing and construction that improve the economy and keep the U.S. globally competitive. VIP Guests The shows welcomed visits from U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood as well as U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Suresh Kumar and numerous other government officials.

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After more than three years of construction, a 4-mi. (6.4 km) extension of existing State Route 52 — just east of the city of San Diego — was opened to traffic on March 29. SR-52 is now an 18-mi. link that begins at State Route 67 in the city of El Cajon and ends near the coast at Interstate 5 in La Jolla. Dubbed the Sunny Side Gateway Project, the job included the construction of a four-lane SR 52/State Route 67 interchange, two eastbound and westbound lanes along SR 52, and 13 bridges throughout the city of Santee, Calif. With a total price tag of $520.5 million — which included design, right of way capital and construction capital — the SR 52 project was divided into three construction segments. SR 52/SR 67 Interchange This $67 million interchange project began in May 2008 and encompassed the construction of four cast-in-place, prestressed concrete box girder bridges that reached 75 ft. (23 m) high, and made up the four freeway connectors, according to Kurt Thomas, senior project manager of Skanska USA Civil. To construct the bridge connectors, 34 large cast-in-drillhole piles up to 3.38 yd. (3 m) in diameter and 33.9 yd. (31 m) long were driven. The foundation subcontractor, Condon Johnson and Associates, used a pneumatic hammer drill unit mounted on a Manitowoc 4100 crawler crane to advance the piles through the overlying decomposed granite into the hard granite “rock sockets.” In total nearly a million dollars worth of equipment and tools were used to conduct the bridges’ foundation work. Aside from construction of the interchange, the project also entailed roadway improvements throughout the area including the widening of SR 67 near the interchange. According to Thomas, one project challenge was the unanticipated rock encountered during the drainage and roadway excavation cuts. SR 125 to Cuyamaca This 2-mi. (3.2 km), nearly $57 million extension of SR 52 began in January 2008 and was approximately a threeyear project, according to Duff Joseph, project superintendent of Lakeside, Calif.-based general contractor Erreca’s Inc. The project involved constructing two east and westbound lanes, from the point where SR 52 ended at State

Route 125 to Cuyamaca Street, and auxiliary lanes at the routes 52 and 125 interchange. In total 11 bridges were constructed by Erreca’s at six different locations, with two of the bridges built above an existing San Diego Trolley line and near Gillespie Field, a small airport. During construction of these two bridges close coordination between Erreca and the Public Utilities Commission, the San Diego Trolley and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was necessary — especially during crane operations. Equipment used on site included scrapers, excavators, backhoes, loaders, forklifts, motorgraders, cranes, bulldozers, compactors, deck finishing machines, pavers, rollers and dump trucks. Upon completion of the SR 125 to Cuyamaca project 22,500 cu. yds. (17,202 cu m) of concrete was poured for 11 bridges, and 4.8 million lbs. (2.17 million kg) of rebar was used, according to Joseph. Additionally a total of 2,830 cu. yds. (2,163 cu m) of concrete and 543,000 lbs. (24,630 kg)

of rebar were used to construct six retaining walls and one box culvert. A total of 1.2 million cu. yds. (917,466 cu m) of earth was excavated or imported, and 35,250 tons (31,978 t) of asphalt concrete was poured. Cuyamaca to Magnolia San Marcos, Calif.-based FCI Constructors was responsible for this $30 million, middle segment of the Sunny Side Gateway project, which included the construction of two eastbound and westbound lanes along SR 52 from Cuyamaca Street to Magnolia Avenue. This segment represented a large earthmoving job, as close to one million cubic feet of dirt was moved prior to project completion. The entire Sunny Side Gateway Project was partially paid for with $133 million from California’s Proposition 1B Transportation Bond Program and $35 million from San Diego County’s TransNet half-cent sales tax, according to Caltrans District 11. CEG

A hydraulic excavator removes dirt as part of drainage work near the routes 52 and 67 interchange site.

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The California Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects. Following is a list of some of the projects let.

County: Kern Contract Number: 06-0M7104 Location: 06-KER-14-26.6/35.5 Project: Pave rubberized hot mix asphalt. Number of Working Days: 50 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Granite Construction Company — $3,171,676 • Sim J Harris Inc. — $3,599,555 • Bowman Asphalt Inc. — $3,975,355 • Griffith Comapny — $3,050,829 Counties: Solano, San Mateo and Santa Clara Contract Number: 04-1E6604 Location: 04-SCL-101-R25.3/R25.3, 04-SM-101R20.4/R20.4, 04-SOL-780-6.7/6.7 Project: Replace reinforced concrete railing. Number of Working Days: 105 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • American Civil Contructors — $852,747 • Coast Construction Inc. — $933,209 • Viking Construction Company Inc. — $1,282,525 County: Riverside Contract Number: 08-334864 Location: 08-RIV-215-43.1/43.9, 08-RIV-60-11.5/12.2, 08RIV-91-20.3/321.6 Project: Replace highway planting. Number of Working Days: 1,150 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • O Donnell Construction Inc. — $3,791,842 • Pacific Restoration Group Inc. — $3,951,709 • Griffith Company — $3,969,969 • Peterson-Chase General Engineering Construction, Inc. — $4,354,949 • Elite Landscaping, Inc. — $4,460,233 • Riverside Construction Company Inc. — $4,491,104 • Y A K A R — $3,478,831 (Unbalanced Bid) County: Various lacations Contract Number: 08-0L7904 Location: 08-RIV-10-68.0/156.5 Project: Install vehicle detection systems Number of Working Days: 360 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Pave Tech Inc. — $4,921,860 • Dynalectric — $5,125,000 • Steiny And Company Inc. — $5,200,837 • Republic ITS — $5,567,490

• PTM General Engineering Service Inc. — $5,932,239 • CS Construction Inc. — $6,227,200 • DBX Inc. — $6,655,256 • All American Asphalt — $6,765,995 County: Sacramento Contract Number: 03-0F5904 Location: 03-SAC-5-0.0/17.2 Project: Pavement rehabilation with PCC slab. Number of Working Days: n/a Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Granite Construction Company — $58,639,586 • Top Grade/George Reed JV — $59,358,538 • Desilva Gates Construction LP — $61,696,675 • Teichert Construction — $66,138,362 County: Los Angeles Contract Number: 07-4Y2504 Location: 07-LA-105-R4.7/R15.4 Project: Repair bridge joint seals. Number of Working Days: 150 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Western Structures — $1,037,188 • Powell Constructors Inc. — $1,061,061 • Peterson Chase General Engineering Construction Inc. — $1,173,735 • Truesdell Corporation Of California Inc. — $1,188,188 • O Donnell Construction Inc. — $1,291,030

• Myers And Sons Construction LP — $1,536,527 • Griffith Company — $1,981,780 Counties: Colusa, Glenn Contract Number: 03-3M1804 Location: 03-COL-45-20.1/34.2 Project: Replace ac paving. Number of Working Days: 65 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Sierra Nevada Construction Inc. — $1,409,007 • International Surfacing Systems — $1,412,403 • Franklin Construction Inc. — $1,421,421 • Northwest Paving — $1,428,715 • Windsor Fuel Company — $1,462,264 • Graham Contractors Inc. — $1,503,373 • Intermountain Slurry Seal Inc. — $1,629,855 • California Pavement Maintenance Company Inc. — $1,768,080 Counties: Plumas, Tehama Contract Number: 02-2E7004 Location: 02-PLU-36-7.9/8.8 Project: Grind and replace HMA thin blanket. Number of Working Days: 30 Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Knife River Construction — $836,054 • Sierra Nevada Construction Inc. — $909,007 • J F Shea Construction Inc. — $913,701 • Tullis Inc. — $1,007,199

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Oklahoma Law Limits Building Heights Near Airport Runways By Jennifer Palmer THE OKLAHOMAN

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) A new law restricting the height of buildings near an airport may be flying under the radar with some developers. The Oklahoma Aircraft Pilot and Passenger Protection Act took effect Oct. 1. It requires a permit from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission for proposed structures taller than 150 ft. (45.7 m) that are within 3 mi. (4.8 km) of an airport runway. For example, a wind turbine near an airport, such as in Weatherford, would not be allowed under the law. But the Embassy Suites hotel in Norman is just shy of the 150-ft. limit, though it is within 3 mi. of the Max Westheimer Airport, and would not be affected. Airports in Oklahoma City, including Will Rogers World Airport, Wiley Post Airport and Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport, are exempt but military airports such as Tinker Air Force Base are protected by the law. So far, all six permits received by the commission have been approved, said Director Vic Bird. Though the commission has contacted many agencies to alert them of the new law, some people may still be unaware, he said.

Steve Schuller, an attorney with the Gable Gotwals law firm’s Tulsa office, said more attention should be brought to the law. “It does restrict the use of your property, but for a good reason,” he said. Bird said the intent of the law is not to discourage construction but to protect the safety of airports, pilots and passengers. Wind Turbine Too High In Weatherford, a wind turbine constructed near the Thomas P. Stafford Airport runway caused the Federal Aviation Administration to alter the way pilots land there. Landings there now require more steps by the pilot and are not ideal from a safety standpoint, Bird explained. And that’s what the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission wants to avoid. Developers still have to comply with FAA restrictions and city zoning laws, but the pilot and passenger protection act adds an extra layer. “It not only gives us a say, but the final say,” Bird said. Bird said the commission’s staff wants to work with developers and come up with reasonable solutions for both parties.

Solar Panel Maker May Build in Mesa PHOENIX (AP) A newspaper report said the world’s second-largest solar panel manufacturer is considering building a factory in Mesa that would bring about 600 new jobs. The report by The Arizona Republic said Tempe-based First Solar Inc. declined to confirm Mesa had been chosen. But the paper cited sources that said the panel maker is preparing to announce a deal while still working on terms. First Solar has solar-panel factories in Ohio, Germany and Malaysia, with additional plants planned in France, Vietnam and possibly China. The company announced in October that it planned to build two new manufacturing plants, one in the United States and the other in Vietnam. First Solar spokesman Ted Meyer on Feb. 18 declined to confirm that the company is zeroing in on Mesa. Mesa officials and members of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the region’s lead economic-development group, declined to comment. Roc Arnett, president of the East Valley Partnership, an economic-development group that promotes Mesa, Tempe, Chandler and other southeast Valley communities, said there are a number of vacant industrial spaces in the region that could house such a manufacturing plant. They include spots near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in southeast Mesa, Chandler Municipal Airport in Chandler and the Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. “If something like this does happen, you just know they are going to be the kind of good corporate citizens that Intel and Boeing have been for many years in the southeast

Valley,” he said. Intel announced on Feb. 18 that it plans to build a new $5 billion factory that will create thousands of construction and manufacturing jobs in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler. The company already has a huge factory there that employs nearly 10,000 people. First Solar, founded in 1999, has grown to become the world’s second-largest solar manufacturer after Suntech Power Holdings Corp. of China. It has been searching for months for a U.S. site to build a 238-megawatt factory to open in 2012. Solar-manufacturing plants are compared by the amount of megawatts produced by the panels they make, not by the number of panels. First Solar has projected it will produce solar panels totaling 2,742 megawatts in 2012. The new U.S. factory would represent about 9 percent of its total manufacturing capacity that year. One megawatt can generate enough energy for about 250 homes at once in direct sunlight. Jordan Rose, an attorney who represents several renewable-energy companies in Arizona, said most manufacturing has been done overseas because of lower production and labor costs there. Now that panels are getting cheaper to build because of increased manufacturing efficiencies, production can be moved back to the United States. First Solar’s main competitor, Suntech Power Holdings, opened a small factory recently in Goodyear and plans to make 50 megawatts of solar panels a year and employ 150 people.

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KIRBY-SMITH MACHINERY INC. 6715 W Reno Oklahoma City, OK 73137 800-375-3339 405-495-7820 Fax: 405-787-5973 12321 E. Pine Street Tulsa, OK 74116 800-375-3733 918-438-1700 Fax: 918-437-7065 Abilene, TX 877-577-5729 325-692-6334 Amarillo, TX 800-283-1247 806-373-2826 Dallas, TX 800-753-1247 214-371-7777 Ft. Worth, TX 877-851-9977 817-378-0600 Lubbock, TX 866-289-6087 806-745-2112 www.kirby-smith.com

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ROAD MACHINERY LLC 4710A E. Elwood • Suite 6-7 Phoenix, AZ 85040 602-252-7121 Fax: 602-253-9690 Gilbert, AZ 480-778-5621 Tucson, AZ 520-623-8681 Prescott, AZ 928-778-5621 Albuquerque, NM 505-345-8383 Farmington, NM 505-324-8601 El Paso, TX 915-872-1001 Bakersfield, CA 661-695-4830 Perris, CA 909-355-3600 Redding, CA 530-229-3822 Sacramento, CA 916-375-3540 Cananea, Sonora, Mexico 011-52-6453328300

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JLG Industries Graduates 6,000th Qualified Instructor JLG Industries Inc., recently graduated the 6,000th qualified instructor from the company’s Train-the-Trainer course held in Las Vegas. James Mason Jr., who is an outside machine shop apprentice instructor, was recognized with the honor. He received gift certificates for JLG merchandise and complimentary accommodations from the Orleans Hotel & Casino. The JLG Train-the-Trainer course gives instructors the most effective methods to teach aerial work platform (AWP) and telehandler operators how to work the equipment properly, stressing the importance of operator training as it relates to increased workplace safety. “As the use of aerial work platforms and telehandlers increases and the variety of applications grows, the need for programs — such as JLG’s Train-the-Trainer — has become more important than ever,” said Chris Mellott, JLG Industries vice president of sales and development of the Americas. “We estimate that for every graduate of the program, five to 25 or more people receive qualified operator training every year in the safe use of JLG equipment. We are proud of these individuals, as workplace safety is of the utmost importance.” The Train-the-Trainer instructor qualifica-

Jim Smith (L), manager of the JLG instructor development and operator training programs, and James Mason Jr. celebrate Mason’s graduation as the 6,000th qualified instructor. The JLG Train-the-Trainer Course gives instructors methods to teach aerial work platform and telehandler operators how to work the equipment properly.

tion is valid for a five-year period; afterward, a refresher course is required to ensure instructors remain current with the new developments and changes within the industry. Attendance for JLG’s Train-the-Trainer program, since its inception in 1995, has grown an average of 10 percent or more each year. In North America, courses are

available in Atlanta, Ga., Houston, Texas, Las Vegas, Nev., McConnellsburg, Pa., and Riverside, Calif. Additional courses also are held in Europe and South America on a regular basis, and new courses are being developed for China and India. Tom Hickey, manager of the JLG instructor development and operator training pro-

grams, leads the JLG Train-the-Trainer program. Hickey is one of three JLG Master Safety Training Instructors in North America, along with Jim Smith and Jose Orozco, a bilingual Spanish/English instructor. Other JLG Train-the-Trainer instructors, located in Europe and South America, teach the program in countries outside North America. For more information, visit www.jlg.com/en-us/Training.html.

Hyster Company Unveils Next Generation of Electric Lift Truck Hyster Company has unveiled its next generation of electric lift trucks. The new Hyster E30-40XN series delivers lifting capacities of 3,000 to 4,000 lbs. (1,361 to 1,814 kg) and offers significant performance and versatility for a wide variety of material handling applications. “The E30-40XN series is one of the most operator-friendly ACpowered lift trucks in the world,” said Brett Schemerhorn, vice president of dealer sales, Hyster Company. “It sets a new standard in electric lift trucks by lowering overall operating costs and energy consumption while maximizing productivity. You can count on this workhorse to get the job done.” The series includes: • newly designed, operator compartments • sixteen percent more floor space • relocated multifunction dis-

plays that ensure enhanced visibility and precise pallet control • improved brake pedal layout • auto deceleration system, which reduces operator fatigue • steel hood that provides for maximum battery service access By utilizing AC motors and transistor controller technology for both the traction and hydraulic systems, Hyster has reduced the frequency and cost of maintenance. The Hyster-designed thermal management system continuously monitors the E30-40XN series’ controller and motor temperature and, upon identifying irregularity, the system protects the component by automatically adjusting truck performance, according to the manufacturer. According to the VDI Energy Cycle Standardized Test, the E3040XN series consumes the lowest amount of energy when compared to similar lift trucks. As an addi-

tional benefit to reducing the environmental impact, better energy utilization results in increased savings and return on investment. “This is a tough, smart and purpose-built lift truck,” Schemerhorn said. “It’s what you expect from Hyster.” About Hyster Company Based in Greenville, N.C., Hyster Company offers 130 models configured for gasoline, LPG, diesel and electric power, with a capacity range from 2,000 to 115,000 lbs. Hyster Company is an operating division of NACCO Materials Handling Group Inc. (NMHG), which employs approximately 4,500 people worldwide. NMHG is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of NACCO Industries Inc. (NYSE:NC).

The Hyster E30-40XN series delivers lifting capacities of 3,000 to 4,000 lbs. (1,361 to 1,814 kg).

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Vermeer S800TX Mini-Skid Steer Offers Lifting Versatility

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With a rated tip capacity of 2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg) and SAE operating capacity of 840 lbs. (381 kg), the new Vermeer S800TX mini skid steer can efficiently lift and transport a large load of material in and around confined spaces.

Vermeer Corporation’s S800TX miniskid steer features a rated tip capacity of 2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg) and rated SAE operating capacity of 840 lbs. (381 kg), all in a compact frame, enabling contractors to lift and transport pallets and bucket loads in and around confined spaces. “Our customers wanted more lifting capacity and increased performance in a small package,” said Jon Kuyers, compact and utility segment manager of Vermeer. “They also wanted more productivity, more horsepower and a machine with the ability to carry a larger load to and around confined spaces with exceptional visibility. The S800TX delivers on all accounts.” The S800TX is powered by a 35-hp (26.1 kW) diesel engine, providing power and breakout force. And measuring just 40.5 in. (103 cm) in width, the S800TX offers a narrower footprint than other mini skid steer models with similar horsepower and operating capacity ratings, enhancing maneuverability and access to confined spaces, according to the manufacturer. The hydraulic system of the S800TX is capable of providing 14 gpm (53 Lpm) of hydraulic flow that helps more efficiently power a variety of attachments. An optional dual auxiliary hydraulic circuit helps provide operational efficiency with varying attach-

ments. A universal mounting plate allows operators to quickly swap out attachments, making the S800TX versatile in the field. “The S800TX is a flexible, powerful workhorse in a compact frame suitable for many applications,” Kuyers said. “Although it was developed primarily for small to midsize contractors and landscapers, it will have a fit in many different markets and a variety of applications.” Features to enhance operator comfort and safety also have been incorporated into the S800TX design, including a spring-cushioned ride-on platform that offers broad job site visibility and ease of stepping on and off the machine. An operator presence system, integrated into the ride-on platform, automatically suspends ground drive and powered boom / bucket motion if the operator steps off the platform. Console cushions positioned to the front of the operator and on either side help increase operator comfort, particularly when working on uneven terrain. The S800TX ground drive is controlled by a single, pilot-operated joystick for a smooth range of motion. Boom / bucket motion is controlled by a single, dual-axis joystick. For more information, visit www.vermeer.com.

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Vermeer of Texas-Louisiana www.vermeertexas.com Alamo, TX 956-782-5580 Amarillo, TX 806-622-2407 Corpus Christi, TX 361-887-8499 Denham Springs, LA 225-665-7900 Elm Mott (Waco), TX 254-829-9655 Irving, TX 972-255-3500 Houston, TX 713-910-4000 Humble, TX 281-446-2222 Kilgore, TX 903-988-9868 Lubbock, TX 806-762-0609 Round Rock, TX 512-244-0505 San Antonio, TX 78219 210-337-7700

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Trenching—The Way It Should Be. You may have noticed something different about our most recent trencher models. Our new walk-behinds— the compact RT10, RT12 and RT24—offer a choice of high-flotation tires or heavy-duty oscillating tracks, both of which provide outstanding stability and traction. And the mighty RT115 Quad’s innovative chevron track pattern provides maximum traction in wet conditions and on slopes. With every Ditch Witch® trencher you can count on the hardest-working, longest-lasting machine in its class—that will never change. See your dealer for more information, or visit ditchwitch.com.

ditchwitch.com RT12

RT10

RT24 Witch Equipment Co., Inc. Witch Equipment Company, Inc. Fort Worth, TX | 817-429-4824

Ditch Witch of New Mexico, Inc. Ditch of Houston Albuquerque, NM Witch | 505-345-1888

Ditch Witch of Tulsa

Ditch Witch of Arizona

Houston, TX | 713-462-8866

Ditch Witch Oklahoma Tulsa, OK of | 918-438-1560 Edmond, OK | 405-348-4633

Ditch Witch of Phoenix, AZArkansas | 602-437-0351 Benton, AR | 501-316-3200

Fort Worth, TX | 817-429-4824

Witch Equipment Co., Inc. Witch Equipment Company, Inc. Hewitt, TX | 254-666-3344 Hewitt, TX | 254-666-3344

Ditch Witch of East Texas Ditch Witch of East Texas Tyler, TX | 903-592-6226 Tyler, TX | 903-592-6226

Ditch Witch of Arkansas Ditch Witch of Tulsa Springdale, AR | 479-419-9771 Tulsa, OK | 918-438-1560

Ditch Witch of Southern Arizona Ditch Witch of Arizona Tucson, AZ | 520-579-0261 Phoenix, AZ | 602-437-0351

DitchWitch WitchofofNew Oklahoma Ditch Mexico, Inc. Edmond, OKNM | 405-348-4633 Albuquerque, | 505-345-1888

Ditch DitchWitch WitchSouthwest Southwest Lubbock,TX TX || 806-745-6866 Lubbock, 806-745-6866

Ditch Witch of Arkansas Ditch Witch of Arkansas Benton, | 501-316-3200 Springdale, AR | AR 479-419-9771

Ditch Witch of Houston Ditch Witch of Southern Arizona TX | 713-462-8866 Tucson, Houston, AZ | 520-579-0261