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Texas Employs Innovation to Fred-Med Span By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT

Ecoverse Conducts Showcase...29

Equify Hosts Two-Day Sale...46

Beazley Host s Texas Sale...48

Table of Contents ................4 Truck & Trailer Section ........ ......................................24-25 Recycling Section ........29-36 Attachment & Parts Section ......................................37-41 Auction Section ............44-49 Business Calendar ............45 Advertisers Index ..............50

An innovative construction technique — a lateral bridge slide — was employed by the Texas Sterling Construction Company to build a new bridge for the Fred-Med project, a $14.6 million bridge and road project in San Antonio, Texas, with the goals of establishing a free flow of traffic in and out of the Medical Center, improving the safety of people seeking health care and medical assistance, and reducing critical travel time for those seeking emergency care. While most of the work for the Texas Department of Transportation was completed last year, the remainder is taking place in the area beneath the bridge with TSC building the future through lanes away from active traffic. There also is some concrete work to be done along pedestrian areas and

the completion of permanent traffic signals. “Most of this work should be complete within the early months of the new year,” said Josh Donat, a TxDOT spokesman, “but a final surface of asphalt won’t be placed until temperatures rise — likely April.”

The seven-lane bridge —three in each direction, with a turn lane in the middle — was installed on Nov. 14, 2014. Work on the project began in late 2013. The bridge, 185 ft. (56 m) wide, 65 ft. (19.8 m) long, is crossed by 33,000 cars daily. The key see BRIDGE page 22

PCA Applauds House to Block EPA’s Power Grab By a 261 to 155 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that would stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) from greatly expanding their regulatory powers under the Clean Water Act (CWA). By changing the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) the pro-

posed rule would expand the Agencies’ authorities to unprecedented levels, threatening private property rights and economic development. H.R. 1732, the “Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015,” would force EPA and the Corp to develop a new proposal that respects the jurisdictional limitations imposed by see POWER page 49

Confined Spaces Rule to Increase Worker Protection The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a final rule to increase protections for construction workers in confined spaces. Manholes, crawl spaces, tanks and other confined spaces are not intended for continuous occupancy. They also are difficult to exit in an emergency. People working in confined spaces face life-threatening hazards including toxic substances, electrocutions, explosions and asphyxiation. Last year, two workers were asphyxiated while repairing leaks in a manhole, the second when he went down to save the first — which is not uncommon in cases of asphyxiation in confined spaces. “In the construction industry, entering confined spaces is often necessary, but fatalities like these don’t see RULE page 49

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2011 John Deere 650J XLT, Stk#: 9778, OROPS, Sweeps, Rear & Side Screens, 6 Way Blade, 3,908 hrs., Rails, Sprockets, Pins & Idlers @ 8090% , 18" Pads @ 50%, 8' 9" Blade ....$69,500

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2015 Bomag BW211D-40, Stk#: 9755, EROPS, A/C, 84" Smooth Drum, 3 hrs., 23.1x26R3 Tires, Deutz Eng ............................................$96,500

2004 Skytrak 10054, Stk#: 9790, 10,000 lbs., 54 ft., 3,695 hrs., 4WD, 4WS, 48" Forks, 72" Frame, Aux. Hyd., Front Stabilizers, 17.5x25 Foam Filled 2013 Cat 259, Stk#: 9823, EROPS, A/C, FM Tires, Hyd. Self Leveling System, 4 Cyl. Cummins Stereo, 539 hrs., 67" Bucket, 13" Rubber Traks, Eng ..........................................................$42,500 Aux. Hyd., 4 Cyl. Cat Eng. ....................$49,500

2007 Lull 1044C-54, Stk#: 9849, 10,000 lbs., 54 ft., 3,438 hrs., 4WD, 4WS, 52" Tilt Frame, 48" Forks, 14.00x24 Foam Filled Tires, Hyd. Self Leveling System, 4 Cyl. JD Eng ..........$36,500

2005 JLG 600SJ, Stk#: 9711, 500 lbs., 60 ft., 4WD, 4,175 hrs., 15x19.5 Tires, JIB, 4 Cyl. Duetz Eng. ............................................$29,500

1995 Ingersoll-Rand SD40F, Stk#: 9806, 56" Pad Drum, 965 hrs., 12x4x24 Tires, 4 Cyl. John Deere Eng ............................................$14,500

2003 JLG 800AJ, Stk#: 9830, 500 lbs., 80 ft., 3,003 hrs., 4WD, 445/55D19.5 Foam Filled Tires, 4 Cyl. Deutz Eng ........................$39,500

2013 Case SV185, Stk#: 9525, OROPS, 145 hrs., 64" Bucket, Aux. Hyd., Hyd. Quick Coupler, 4 Cyl. CNH Eng ....................................$34,500

2012 Volvo MLT135C, Stk#: 9831, OROPS, 814 hrs., 78" Bucket, Aux. Hyd., 17" Rubber Tracks, 4 Cyl. JCB Eng ........................$32,500

2012 Cat D3K XL, Stk#: 9836, EROPS, A/C, Sweeps, 6 Way Blade, 2,409 hrs., W03 Ripper s#JMJ01092, 16" Pads, 9' 6" Wide ......$82,500

2013 Cat 289C2, Stk#: 9769, EROPS, A/C, 1,129 2012 John Deere 210G LC, Stk#: 9418, EROPS, hrs., 80" Bucket, Aux. Hyd., 18" Rubber Tracks, 4 A/C, FM Stereo, 2,879 hrs., 42" Bucket, 32" Pads, Cyl. C3.4 Cat Eng ................................$52,500 10' 6" Wide ............................................$129,500

2011 John Deere 650J XLT, Stk#: 9778, OROPS, Sweeps, Rear & Side Screens, 6 Way Blade, 3,769 hrs., Rails, Sprockets, Pins & Idlers @ 8090% , 18" Pads @ 50%, 8' 9" Blade.....$69,500

2006 Lull 944E-42, Stk#: 9664, 9,000 lbs., 42 ft., 3,948 hrs., 4WD, 4WS, 60" Forks, 72" Tilt Frame, Hyd. Self Leveling System, 15.5x25 Foam Filled Tires, 4 Cyl. Cummins Eng.$36,500

2011 Cat D6T LGP, Stk#: 9760, EROPS, A/C, FM Stereo, Sweeps, Rear Screen, St./Tilt Blade, 5,591 hrs., 36" Pads, 13 ft. Wide ......$179,500

2007 Ingersoll-Rand SD77DX, Stk#: 9382, 66" Smooth Drum, 326 hrs., 14x9x24 Tires, 4 Cyl. Cummins Eng., 9' 4" Height. ................$56,500

2015 Dynapac CA2500D, Stk#: 9825, EROPS, A/C, 84" Smooth Drum, 6 hrs., 550/60x22.5 Tires, Automatic Vibration Control, Electronic Drive Control, Multi-Function Computer Display, Drum, Drive, Cummins Eng ................$96,500

2006 JLG G6-42A, Stk#: 9705, 6,000 lbs., 42 ft., 4WD, 4WS, 4,363 hrs., 48" Forks, 48" Tilt Frame, 13.00x24 Foam Filled Tires, Hyd. Self Leveling System, 4 Cyl. JD Eng..........................$27,500

Cat PA56 E00100E, Stk#: 9202, Winch with fair leads for D6T........................................$16,500

2015 Doosan DX225LX, Stk#: 9832, EROPS, A/C, CD&FM Stereo, (New) 12 hrs., 46" Bucket, Aux. Hyd., Doosan DL06 Eng., Back-up Camera ..........................................................$146,500

2012 Cat D6T XW, Stk#: 9833, EROPS, A/C, Rear Screen, Angle Blade w/Hyd. Tilt, 1,641 hrs., 30" Pads, Allied W6G Winch s#AW6GE6F1714C71, 14' 6" Wide ........................................$219,500

2006 Lull 644E, Stk#: 9580, 6,000 lbs., 44 ft., 4,060 hrs., 4WD, 4WS, 48" Forks, 51" Frame, Aux. Hyd., Hyd. Self Leveling System, 13.00x24 Foam Filled Tires, 4 Cyl. Cummins Eng$29,500

2006 Gradall 534D-10, 9649, 9,000 lbs., 45 ft., 4,766 hrs., 4WD, 72" Forks, 69" Frame, 14.00x24 Foam Filled Tires, Hyd. Self Leveling System, 4 Cyl. JD Eng ..........................................$38,500

1999 Ingersoll-Rand VR90C, Stk#: 9826, 9,000 lbs., 37 ft., 2,209 hrs., 4WD, 4WS, 48" Forks, 60" Frame, Hyd. Leveling System, 13.00x24 Tires, 4 2013 Doosan LSC, Stk#: HR-225, 3,388 hrs., St. Cyl. Perkins Eng ..................................$19,500 175x80R13 Tires, 3 Cyl. Kubota ............$5,500

2003 JLG 400S, Stk#: 9652, 500 lbs., 40 ft., 4WD, 4,810 hrs., 12x16.5 Tires, 3 Cyl. Deutz Eng ......................................................$19,500

2006 Genie Z60-34, Stk#: 9684, 60 ft., 4WD, 1,508 hrs., IN385/65D19.5 Tires, Tires, 4 Cyl. Perkins Diesel ......................................$38,500

OEM Tracks, Stk#: 9715, New Set of Tracks and Rails. For Cat 315, 317, 318, 320, 322, E200B PC150,PC200, 220, 230, EC210, SK160, CX160, LX160 and others ..................................$7,500

2006 Skytrak 6042, Stk#: 9266, 6,000 lbs., 42 Ft., 2,320 hrs., 4WD, 4WS, 48" Forks, 48" Frame, 2008 Ditch Witch RT40, Stk#: 9700, 980 hrs., Aux. Hyd., 13.00x24 Foam Filled Tires, Hyd. Self 4WD, 64" Push Blade, 6" Trench, 3 Cyl. Diesel Eng Leveling System, 4 Cyl. Cummins Eng...$34,500 ............................................................$16,500

2008 John Deere 450J LT, Stk#: 9076, EROPS, A/C, FM Stereo, 6 Way Blade, 3,705 hrs., 16" Pads, Vail JD450 Ripper S# H08134, 8 ft. Wide Rake, 8ft. Wide ....................................$59,500

2012 John Deere 200D LC, Stk#: 9772, EROPS, 2011 Cat D6T XW, Stk#: 9775, EROPS, A/C, FM A/C & Heat, 4,170 hrs., 48" Bucket w/Manual Thumb, Aux. Hyd., 32" Pads, 6 Cyl. JD Eng ........ Stereo, Sweeps, Rear Screen, S/U Tilt Blade, 5,175 ............................................................$89,500 hrs., Dimond 80J Ripper S# 110243 ....$189,500

2007 JLG 1930ES, Stk#: 9702, 500 lbs., 19 ft. Platform Height, 246 hrs., Electric Power .......... ..............................................................$6,500

2011 Kawasaki 4010, Stk#: 9807, OROPS, 639 hrs., 4WD, 23x11.00x10 Tires, Diesel Eng.. ..............................................................$6,500

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WESTERN EDITION

IN THIS ISSUE 29

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SPECIAL SECTION 29 RECYCLING, CRUSHING AND SCREENING

18 ROAD MACHINERY NAMES BJERKE NEW SALES MANAGER Road Machinery LLC has named Brad Bjerke Regional Sales Manager of the

Be sure to check out this special section!

Central Region. Bjerke brings with him more than 25 years of experience in heavy

Keep up to date with the latest information on recycling,

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crushing and screening.

29 ECOVERSE CONDUCTS INAUGURAL SHOWCASE

FEATURES 6

OREGON HAS PLANS BUT NOT ENOUGH MONEY

FOR HIGHWAY JOBS

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48 BEAZLEY AUCTIONEERS HOSTS TEXAS SALE

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14 EUGENE BUILDERS CAN’T FIND ENOUGH SKILLED WORKERS DESPITE MARKET BOOM A shortage of skilled labor in fields such as plumbing, carpentry, electric work and tile laying means local companies are often competing with each other to hire from a considerably smaller list of local subcontractors than existed before the Great Recession.

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2011 Komatsu PC138USLC-8: #82184, Cab/AC, Hyd Thumb, Blade, Roadliners, 3100 Hrs ....................................$139,500

2006 Komatsu PC160LC-7: #82134, 2008 Komatsu PC220LC-8: #82213, Cab/AC, Mech Thumb, Good Paint, 5850 Cab/AC, 31.5” Tracks, Hyd Thumb, 6400 Hrs ................................................$84,500 Hrs ..............................................$124,500

1999 Komatsu WA250-3: #92201, 2011 Komatsu WA250PZ-6: #82398, 2012 Komatsu WA380-7: #92075, 2007 Komatsu WA150-5: #82343, Cab/AC, GP Bkt, 17.5-25 Tires, 5350 Hrs .. Cab/AC, JRB QC/Bkt, 13,900 Hrs................ Cab/AC, QC/Bkt, KOMTRAX, 3750 Hrs ...... Cab/AC, QC/Bkt, LSD Axles, KOMTRAX, ......................................................$74,500 ......................................................$37,500 ......................................................$96,500 3000 Hrs ....................................$169,500

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Funding Woes...

Oregon Has Plans But Not Enough Money for Highway Jobs By Jeff Barnard ASSOCIATED PRESS

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) Oregon has a plan for retrofitting the hundreds of bridges that are likely to fail in a major earthquake or are getting too old to support heavy trucks. It just doesn’t have a way to pay for it all, and prospects for finding a solution are dim. The federal gas tax hasn’t been raised in 21 years, and Oregon’s share has been declining for years. The state gas tax, a major funding source for transportation infrastructure projects, hasn’t generated enough to repair the state’s roads and bridges as cars have gotten better mileage or quit using gas at all, and a new system of charging motorists by the mile rather than the gallon is still in the experimental stage.

Leaders in the Oregon Legislature agree something must be done, but there is strong disagreement over how. The result has been that while per capita state and federal highway funding in Oregon was up 16 percent from 2003-2008, it dropped 11 percent from 20082013, according to figures reviewed by The Associated Press. “We’re looking at a pretty big cliff’’ with no serious discussions in sight, Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio, top Democrat on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said of the funding picture. Earthquakes were not considered a major threat in Oregon until the 1980s, and bridges built before that weren’t designed to withstand them. Scientists think the region is due for a massive quake, and officials want to make safety improve-

ments to get ready. “Areas of the state will be cut off for years by highway,’’ said Oregon Department of Transportation Assistant Director of Communications Travis Brouwer. “You’ll be relying on helicopters.’’ The Oregon Highways Seismic Plus Report issued last October calls for replacing 138 bridges, and retrofitting 580 over the next 50 years in four phases at an overall cost of $5 billion. Phase one focuses on U.S. Highway 97 on the east side of the Cascades, Interstate 5 through the Willamette Valley, and two routes connecting them. Even without the threat of earthquake, 900 of Oregon’s 2,700 bridges need fixing in the next 20 years, but the projected cost is $230 million a year, nearly five times the $50 million available, Brouwer added. Without more money, by 2035 about 350 will have weight

“Areas of the state will be cut off for years by highway. You’ll be relying on helicopters.’’ Travis Brouwer Oregon Department of Transportation

restrictions. Paying for road work the usual way, through increases in the gas tax and DMV fees, has raised strong objections from Republicans, unless Democrats

drop plans for legislation to combat greenhouse gases with a low-carbon fuel standard, which has passed the Senate. That low-carbon fuel standard is likely to raise gas prices, making it very difficult to ask Oregonians to pay even more to raise money to fix roads and bridges, said Rep. Cliff Bentz, an Ontario Republican. Meanwhile, another pilot program to demonstrate the workability of a pay-by-the-mile tax applying to high-mileage vehicles that don’t pay their share via the gas tax kicks off July 1, with 5,000 volunteers. An earlier attempt based on GPS trackers was scrapped over privacy complaints. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

KTC, KCC Corporate HQ Relocates to Grapevine, Texas Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) and Kubota Credit Corporation (KCC) will relocate their headquarters to Grapevine, Texas. Both companies are U.S. subsidiaries of Kubota Corporation, based in Osaka, Japan, and have been planning for increased efficiencies on the heels of recent expansions and an aggressive growth strategy. The move will affect about 180 employees and is expected to happen within the next 18 months. “This restructuring and relocation to Texas aligns with our strategic business objectives to strengthen Kubota’s brand in the U.S. marketplace, enter new industry segments, and to position our company for long term, sustainable growth in North America,” said Masato Yoshikawa, president and CEO of KTC. “This is the most significant change we have undertaken during our long and successful history in the U.S., and there was much thought, deliberation and consideration that went into our decision. California has been good to us, but it makes better business sense for us to be centrally located, and we look forward to achieving added operational efficiencies with this move.”

The new headquarters will be an environmentally-friendly, building large enough to initially accommodate 400 employees with room to expand, and will be designed to maximize work efficiencies and conserve resources in alignment with Kubota’s global brand statement, “For Earth, For Life.” Centrally Located for Strategic Growth The move of Kubota’s entire Torrance Corporate Headquarters to Texas will put Kubota’s leadership and professional staff closer to Kubota’s major markets and its manufacturing, assembly and distribution facilities in Georgia and Kansas. By centrally locating more of its operations, Kubota will be able to respond more quickly to changes in markets and the industry, and streamline its operations for both dealer and customer benefit. The new headquarters will be an environmentally-friendly, building

large enough to initially accommodate 400 employees with room to expand, and will be designed to maximize work efficiencies and conserve resources in alignment with Kubota’s global brand statement, “For Earth, For Life.” Move Conducted in Stages, Plans for Business As Usual The move will be conducted in stages to avoid disruption to Kubota’s daily operations. Kubota’s finance business, Kubota Credit Corporation, will move from its current locations in Torrance, Calif., and Ft.

Worth, Texas, to the new facility. “This move does not affect the majority of our employees located at our Divisional Offices,” said Yoshikawa. Altogether, the move will affect approximately 180 Torrance, California-based employees, as well as some corporate employees who work remotely from other Kubota facilities. Kubota has offered all affected employees the option to relocate to Grapevine and will offer relocation assistance to those affected employees in California and Georgia who elect to move to Texas. Those electing not to relocate will be offered a severance incentive package to stay on with Kubota during the transition and to assist them with their next employment opportunity. Construction on the Texas facility will begin this year and is scheduled to be completed by the first quarter of 2017. For more information, call 888/458-2682 or visit www.kubota.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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Caterpillar D11R Track-Type Tractor, 1:50 Scale ....................$100

Komatsu GD655 Motor Grader, 1:50 Scale................................$90

Bobcat M400 Gold Skid Steer Loader, Scale 1:25 ..................$25

Caterpillar MH3049 Material Handler w/magnet, 1:50 Scale $150

Komatsu HM400-3 Articulated Truck, 1:50 Scale ..................$100

Bobcat S510 Skid Steer Loader, 1:25 Scale ..............................$65

Caterpillar 428B Backhoe/Loader(NZG), 1:50 Scale................$75

Komatsu PC200-8 Excavator, 1:50 Scale ................................$135

Bobcat S570 Skid Steer Loader, 1:25 Scale ..............................$65

Caterpillar 428C Backhoe/Loader (NZG), 1:50 Scale ..............$75

Komatsu WA470-7 Wheel Loader, 1:50 Scale ..........................$75

Bobcat T550 Track Loader, 1:25 Scale ......................................$70

Caterpillar 980G Military Wheel Loader, 1:50 Scale ................$60

Komatsu WA500 Wheel Loader, 1:50 Scale ..............................$75

Bobcat 225 Compact Excavator, 1:25 Scale ............................$50

Caterpillar 988K w/ Grapple, 1:50 Scale ..................................$160

Bobcat 743B Skid Steer Loader, 1:25 Scale..............................$45

Caterpillar 994 Wheel Loader, 1:50 Scale ................................$215

Case 580 Super N WT Backhoe/Loader, 1:50 Scale ................$60

Demag Tracked Paver (NZG), 1:50 Scale ..................................$75

Case 1102 Vibromax Roller, 1:35 Scale......................................$75

Doosan Moxy MT31 Articulated Truck ....................................$100

Case CX210C Excavator, 1:50 Scale ..........................................$50

Dynapac SD2500 CS Road Paver, 1:50 Scale ........................$150

Case CX250C Excavator, 1:50 Scale ........................................$185

Grove TM1500 White 12 Axle Crane, 1:50 Scale ....................$140

Caterpillar 16G Motor Grader (NZG), 1:50 Scale ....................$145

Hamm 3414 Pad Foot Compactor, 1:50 Scale ..........................$90

Caterpillar 325L Excavator (NZG), 1:50 Scale ........................$165

Hyundai 210LC-9 Excavator, 1:40 Scale ..................................$100

Caterpillar 340D L Excavator, 1:50 Scale ................................$170

International 175 Crawler Loader, 4in1, 1:50 Scale..................$65

Caterpillar 365B L Series II Excavator, 1:50 Scale..................$115

International 175 Crawler w/Demo Bucket, 1:25 Scale ........$150

Caterpillar 428 Backhoe w/Hammer, 1:50 Scale ......................$70

International 560 PayLoader, 1:25 Scale..................................$140

Caterpillar 769C Off-Highway Truck(NZG), 1:50 Scale ..........$115

John Deere 315SJ Backhoe/Loader, 1:50 Scale ......................$40

Terex 33-07 Off-Highway Truck (NZG), 1:40 Scale ..................$90

Caterpillar 775G Off-Highway Truck, 1:50 Scale ....................$110

John Deere 420 Dozer, 1:16 Scale ..............................................$60

Vogele 1900-2 Road Paver, 1:50 Scale ....................................$140

Caterpillar 988K Wheel Loader, 1:50 Scale ............................$140

John Deere 624J Military Wheel Loader, 1:50 Scale................$40

Vogele 2100-3 Road Paver, 1:50 Scale ....................................$145

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John Deere 850K Dozer, 1:50 Scale............................................$65

Vogele MT3000 Powerfeeder, 1:50 Scale ................................$140

1:50 Scale ......................................................................................$110

Komatsu CK25 Compact Track Loader, 1:50 Scale ................$45

Volvo L220G Wheel Loader, 1:50 Scale ..................................$120

Caterpillar D5K2 LGP Track-Type Tractor, 1:50 Scale ............$65

Komatsu D51 EX Dozer, 1:50 Scale ............................................$85

Volvo EC460CL Excavator, 1:50 Scale ....................................$200

Caterpillar D7E Track-Type Tractor, 1:50 Scale ........................$85

Komatsu D51PXi-22 Dozer, 1:50 Scale ......................................$90

Wirtgen 100F Tracked Cold Milling Machine, 1:50 Scale......$120

Caterpillar D10N Track-Type Tractor, 1:50 Scale ......................$50

Komatsu D65 EX-17 Dozer w/Ripper, 1:50 Scale ....................$80

Wirtgen SP15 Slipform Paver, 1:50 Scale ................................$110

Komatsu WB146 Backhoe/Loader, 1:50 Scale ........................$75 Komatsu WH613 Telehandler, 1:50 Scale ..................................$65 Komatsu Kenworth T880 w/Tri-Axle Lowboy, 1:50 Scale ....$135 Kubota KX080-4 Compact Excavator, 1:18 Scale ....................$60 Kubota SVL90-02 Track Loader, 1:18 Scale ..............................$60 Liebherr 1050-3.1 Mobile Crane, 1:50 Scale............................$175 Link Belt 250 X3 Excavator, 1:50 Scale....................................$160 Link Belt S-90 Excavator, 1:40 Scale ........................................$110 O&K RH9 Excavator, 1:50 Scale..................................................$85 Poclain TC45 Excavator, 1:50 Scale ........................................$140

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Atlas Copco Adds Clairemont, Scott Equipment to Calif. Dealer Network Atlas Copco announced that Clairemont Equipment, San Diego and Scott Equipment, Fontana, Calif., now carry Atlas Copco Road Construction equipment. Clairemont Equipment offers pavers and asphalt and soil rollers at three of its locations: Escondido, Imperial and San Diego. Scott Equipment will offer the product line at its one location in Fontana. Clairemont Equipment sells, rents and services new and used equipment throughout Southern California, serving customers in the agriculture, construction, landscape, rental and road building industries. Since 1970, it has supplied a diverse selection of equipment from heavy machinery and compaction to paving machines and garden equipment. In addition to Atlas Copco’s Dynapac road construction equipment, they also will carry Atlas Copco air compressors, concrete tools, generators, light towers, milling equipment and pumps. “We see Atlas Copco as a leader in the construction industry, and the addi-

tion of their concrete tools, road construction and portable energy products will enhance our rental and sales departments by having the best products on the market,” said Ron Zagami, Clairemont Equipment president. Scott Equipment is a 43-year-old, family-operated company that sells and services a wide range of new and used equipment, as well as equipment parts, to customers in the agriculture, construction, maintenance and recycling industries. Atlas Copco’s Dynapac paving and compaction line is now available for sale and rental at Scott Equipment and Clairemont Equipment in Southern California.

Atlas Copco’s Dynapac line fills the product gap Scott Equipment has for compaction and paving

rollers. “We have been searching for a reputable roller line to represent and we have found one with Atlas Copco,” said Jason McCluer, Scott Equipment operations manager. “The manufacturer has a proven record of producing superior quality in compaction and application equipment.” “We are very pleased with our new partnerships with Clairemont Equipment and Scott Equipment,” said Brian Burke, regional manager of the western division at Atlas Copco Construction Equipment. “Both companies have a deep-rooted regional reach, as well as a strong focus on customer service. And, we trust that they will be good representatives of Atlas Copco and its equipment.” (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

Kobelco Appoints Orion as New Dealer Kobelco Construction Machinery USA continues to expand its representation in the North American market by including Orion Equipment as part of its growing dealer network. Orion Equipment will represent Kobelco’s full line of excavators, covering the Puget Sound and Olympic Peninsula regions of Washington State. “Kobelco has always been well-known for its breadth of dependable excavators and cutting-edge technologies,” said Stan Burwell, sales manager of Orion Equipment. “They offer reliable, durable and high-quality machines that are specifically designed with the operator in mind. We are excited to offer the Kobelco line to our customers and we are confident they will see the value in Kobelco machines as we do.” Kobelco has long been recognized for its world class line of excavators. In order to continuously improve its singular product line, Kobelco’s team of engineers and field experts dedicate substantial time and effort into the research and development of today’s leading technologies and machinery. Kobelco ensures the delivery of excavators that can withstand the day-to-day rigors of demanding job sites, while providing operators with all the production and comfort features required for a profitable days work, according to the manufacturer. The staff of Orion Equipment will be working closely with Kobelco to gain the required sales and product support training to deliver on Kobelco’s promise of customer satisfaction. Orion Equipment will provide professional sales and service support on all Kobelco excavators from its Seattle, Wash., location.

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Orion Equipment has more than 30 years of experience serving the construction industry. It offers Kobelco excavators for sale or rent, as well as full service maintenance and parts. For more information on Orion Equipment, call 800/2808124 or visit www.orion-equip.com. For more information on Kobelco, call 281/888-8430 or visit www.KOBELCO-USA.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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Power Motive Corporation www.powermotivecorp.com CO Colorado Springs 719-576-5541 Denver 303-355-5900 Durango 970-259-0455 • 970-259-0456 Grand Junction 970-241-1550 Milliken 970-587-1188 WY Cheyenne 307-634-5149

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Orion Equipment will represent Kobelco’s full line of excavators, covering the Puget Sound and Olympic Peninsula regions of Washington State.

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Komatsu Equipment Co. www.komatsueq.com NV Elko 775-753-7557 North Las Vegas 702-399-1004 Sparks/Reno 775-356-1334 UT St. George 435-986-1000 Pleasant Valley 435-216-7777 Salt Lake City 801-972-3660 • 1-877-Komatsu South Jordan 801-972-3660 WY Casper 307-682-1445 Gillette 307-682-1445 Rock Springs 307-686-1300

Modern Machinery, Inc. www.modernmachinery.com ID Boise 208-336-8570 • 800-221-5211 Pocatello 208-233-5345 • 800-829-4450 MT Billings 406-252-2158 • 800-735-2589 Kalispell 406-755-5540 • 800-434-4190 Missoula 406-523-1100 • 800-332-1617 OR Eugene 541-688-7321 • 800-826-9811 Portland 971-222-1710 • 800-950-7779 WA Kent 253-872-3500 • 800-669-2425 Rochester 360-273-4284 • 800-304-4421 Spokane 509-353-1654 • 800-541-0754

Road Machinery, LLC www.roadmachinery.com AZ Gilbert 480-545-2400 Phoenix 602-252-7121 Prescott 928-778.5621 Tucson 520-623-8681 • 800-989-8681 CA Bakersfield 661-695-4830 Fremont 510-659-1903 Fresno 916-350-0640 Perris 909-355-3600 Redding 530-229-3820 Pico Rivera 562-699-6767 West Sacramento 916-375-3540 TX El Paso 915-872-1001 NM Albuquerque 505-345-8383 Farmington 505-324-8601

Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc. www.wpi.com TX Beaumont/Port Arthur 409-721-5305 Buffalo 903-322-7150 Corpus Christi 361-884-8275 Edinburg 956-386-0107 Houston 713-723-1050 Kilgore 903-984-2011 Pflugerville 512-251-0013 San Antonio 210-648-4444 Tomball 281-351-9016 www.komatsuamerica.com/komatsu-care

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Labor Shortages....

Eugene Builders Can’t Find Enough Skilled Workers Despite Market Boom By Elon Glucklich EUGENE REGISTER-GUARD

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) By most accounts, Lane County’s construction market is booming. From January to early May this year, more permits for single-family homes were issued in Eugene than that same period in any year since 2007, including a 37 percent jump from 2014. Nine new commercial and industrial projects with values above $1 million each have been proposed in the city so far, the most this early in the year since 2004. Springfield home-building activity is up 27 percent over last year, based on permit activity. But while local builders seem busier than any time in recent memory, some small, midsize and large construction firms say they could be doing more. A shortage of skilled labor in fields such as plumbing, carpentry, electric work and tile laying means local companies are often competing with each other to hire from a considerably smaller list of local subcontractors than existed before the Great Recession. “After everything kind of crashed in 2008 and 2009, a lot of the labor pool went into different occupations or left town,’’ said Shallum Bivens, a smallscale builder and owner of Springfieldbased Nordic Homes. After taking out a total of 10 permits to build Eugene houses from 2010 to 2013, he built six homes in 2014 and has received or applied for four permits so far this year. Business is good, Bivens said, but could be better. “Now that there’s an upswing, the [labor] shortages are driving up costs across the board,’’ he said. “If there was more of a quality, skilled labor force, we could produce more homes.’’ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates show a 23-percent decline in the total number of Lane County construction firms between 2008 and 2014, dropping from 1,171 to 898. Those figures cover everyone from large entities like Knife River Corp. and Wildish Construction to one-person subcontracting companies. The shortage is affecting larger companies than Nordic this year. John Hyland Construction Inc. is wrapping up work on the massive Hub

on Campus student housing complex on East Broadway this summer. The Hub project, the new Roosevelt Middle School and a series of industrial buildings in Springfield will keep Hyland’s employees busy this summer. But while the pace of work today is closer to the mid-2000s boom than the depths of the recession, employment at Hyland hasn’t clawed back to prerecession levels, Hyland Vice President Shaun Hyland said. The company relies largely on subcontractors, but also employs drivers, concrete mixers and an administrative staff. “We got really busy last year, we

Lane County has seen just a 5.7 percent employment rise in construction over the same period, gaining just 300 workers. Even Deschutes County, with about half of Lane County’s population, has added more than three times as many construction workers as Lane County over that time. The local labor squeeze dates back before the recession, said Ed McMahon, executive vice president of the Home Builders Association of Lane County. It’s not just a local issue, either. “Us baby boomers are getting a bit too old to be crawling around on trusses, and we don’t have a young work-

“Now that there’s an upswing, the [labor] shortages are driving up costs across the board. If there was more of a quality, skilled labor force, we could produce more homes.’’ Shallum Bivens Nordic Homes

were just really humming along, and it was hard to basically get our company up to pushing 70 employees,’’ Hyland said. “Ten to 15 years ago, we’d have 100 people working, and it wasn’t hard to find them. ... Frankly, we couldn’t figure out where all the workers were.’’ But after asking other construction companies and subcontractors, Hyland thinks he knows the answer. “What I’ve been told anecdotally is that Intel, with its boom, is just taking all the workforce,’’ he said. The tech giant has been working on a mammoth, $6 billion campus in Hillsboro since 2010, which is due to wrap up next year. “Intel, Nike, those huge campuses [in the Portland area], they’re doing projects that are in the billions. Think about the labor that takes,’’ Hyland said. State employment data back it up. Construction employment rose more than 21 percent in the Portland metro area between 2010 and 2014, Oregon Employment Department data show, a net gain of 9,800 workers.

force to replace us,’’ McMahon said. Local construction businesses are increasingly trying to reach out to local high schools to try and draw students into the field. Though construction jobs average about $8,000 per year more than the average private sector job in Lane County, according to BLS data, “It has become sort of a hidden career, where it didn’t used to be,’’ Lane Workforce Partnership Executive Director Kristina Payne said. Until the labor pool corrects itself, local builders like Future B Homes will have to reconcile an uptick in projects with their subcontractors’ increasingly tight schedules this summer. “We’re all using a lot of the same guys, we’re all competing to try to get them on our job sites,’’ Future B Sales Manager Mandi Butler Craner said. “How do you get one crew to be in three places?’’ (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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HOLT CAT www.holtcat.com Dallas • 214-342-6700 Ft. Worth • 817-847-8880 Irving • 214-342-6700 Waco • 254-662-7377 GEORGE P. BANE, INC. www.banemachinery.com Tyler • 903-597-6641 YELLOWHOUSE MACHINERY CO. www.yellowhouse.us Abilene • 325-677-2291 Amarillo • 806-335-1681 Lubbock • 806-763-0473 Odessa • 432-580-3337 San Angelo • 325-651-3337 Wichita Falls • 940-322-3337 MUSTANG CAT www.mustangcat.com Houston • 713-460-2000 Beaumont • 409-892-8412 Bryan • 979-775-7368 Bryan • 979-775-0639 Channelview • 281-452-7368 Conroe • 936-756-1110 El Campo • 979-543-3389 Freeport • 979-233-7368 Houston • 713-462-9993 Houston • 713-228-7368 LaMarque • 409-935-7000 Lufkin • 936-639-5551 Lufkin • 936-632-6775 Nederland • 409-722-7368 WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO. www.wagnerequipment.com El Paso 915-493-5005 (Rental) 915-821-7651

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ALASKA NC MACHINERY www.ncmachinery.com 800-478-7000 Anchorage, AK • 907-786-7500 Dutch Harbor, AK • 907-581-1367 Fairbanks, AK • 907-452-7251 Juneau, AK • 907-789-0181 Prudhoe Bay, AK • 907-659-6900 Wasilla, AK • 907-352-3400

CALIFORNIA HAWTHORNE CAT www.hawthornecat.com San Diego • 800-437-4228 Lakeside/Escondido/Chula Vista 800-750-4228 (Rental) HOLT OF CALIFORNIA www.holtca.com Pleasant Grove • 916-921-8969 QUINN CAT www.quinncompany.com 10006 Rose Hills Road City of Industry, CA 90601 888-842-2155 • Fax: 562-692-1843 Bakersfield Corcoran Firebaugh Foothill Ranch Fresno Lancaster Los Angeles Oxnard Salinas Santa Maria Sylmar

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NEVADA CASHMAN EQUIPMENT www.cashmanequipment.com 3300 St. Rose Parkway Henderson, NV 89052 702-649-8777 Fax: 702-633-4699 Elko • 775-738-9871 Reno/Sparks • 775-358-5111

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Drumcutters International Names Tim Schutte Sales, Service Manager Timothy Schutte has been named western sales and service manager of Drumcutters International, an attachment manufacturer with North American headquarters in Apache Junction, Ariz. Schutte started in the construction equipment industry in 1984. His first job was at a John Deere dealership in Tucson, Ariz. There he got his first taste of the construction equipment sales and rental business, and assisted in setting up the first rental division for the dealership. In the years that followed, Schutte sold and rented equipment from a wide range of manufacturers, representing dealers primarily in the southern Arizona region. Most recently, he represented Earhart Equipment in Tucson for six years, where he was introduced to the Drumcutter product line. While at Earhart, he built Drumcutter’s sales in Arizona, and introduced it to rental customers as well.

Timothy Schutte has been named western sales and service manager of Drumcutters International.

“Leaving Earhart to come to Drumcutters was not an easy decision,” Schutte said. “With the support that the Earhart’s have given me and the welcome from Drumcutters staff

and the Erkat team around the world has made this a positive move. Seeing the Drumcutter products working in the field and telling the customer the benefits of using Drumcutters for building their profits, employee’s safety and reducing the noise and vibration of traditional attachments makes me feel good.” Norman Haltof, Drumcutter CEO, noted that Schutte’s work ethic and past experience make him the right person to lead the company’s efforts in the western United States. Drumcutters International Inc is a specialist in the supply of hydraulic attachments for cutting or grinding rock and concrete, planing asphalt and concrete surfaces, auger drilling and tree stump removal. It is a subsidiary of Erkat, a German attachment manufacturer. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

JCB Sends Additional Machines to Nepal JCB has stepped up its support for earthquake-stricken Nepal by dispatching more machines to help the country with its ongoing clean-up operations. The news of the $250,000 equipment donation came after a second earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck the country just after midday on May 12, killing dozens of people and injuring more than 1,000. The first earthquake just over two weeks earlier killed more than 8,000 people and left thousands more home-

less. JCB responded by donating $1 million worth of equipment, including a fleet of backhoe loaders and electrical generators. The company is now donating an additional four machines, including compact skid steer loaders, to respond to current needs in the region. Also included in the donation are a pickand-carry crane and a Loadall telescopic handler, which can lift and load debris in areas devastated by the quakes. “As the days have gone by, our

A JCB backhoe loader is pictured on May 12 in Kathmandu, Nepal, clearing debris from the site of a building that collapsed in the country’s second earthquake.

Nepalese dealer has advised of the need for small and maneuverable machines, which can access confined areas and machines which can lift and place heavy loads,” JCB Chairman Lord Bamford said. “JCB is happy to respond with the donation of an additional four machines, particularly as the country has now suffered a second earthquake.” JCB is supplying the machines through its dealer, MAW Enterprises Pvt Ltd, in Nepal. JCB has a long history of helping countries affected by major natural disasters, providing $500,000 worth of machines and generators to the Philippines when Typhoon Haiyan struck in 2013. Machines also were donated when earthquakes struck in Haiti in 2010 and in China in 2008 and to southern India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia in 2004 following the Boxing Day Tsunami. For more information, visit www.jcb.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

KOMATSU EQUIPMENT COMPANY 1486 South Distribution Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84104 801-972-3660 4460 Pioneer Way Elko, NV 89801 775-753-7557 3825 Losee Road North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-399-1004 900 Marietta Way Sparks, NV 89431 775-356-1334 1409 East 3850 South St. George, UT 84790 435-986-1000 10790 South Highway 59 Gillette, WY 82718 307-682-1445 405 Jonah Drive Rock Springs, WY 82901 307-686-1300

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Peak JCB, a new JCB dealer headquartered in West Valley City, Utah, will offer a wide variety of equipment including the renowned backhoe, track, and wheel loaders, rough terrain forklifts, innovative compactors, hydraulic excavators and the world’s safest skid steers. Established as Thermo King Intermountain (TKI) in 1944 by Warren E. Pugh, Peak JCB is a family-run business providing high quality service, support, and products to consumers in the construction and agricultural industries. Today, grandsons Tim and Jim Pugh are responsible for the day-to-day company operations. “Since the beginning, we’ve made it our mission to not just be considered another dealership, but to be seen as a business partner our customers can rely on,” said Rod Miller, general manager of Peak JCB. “We’re thrilled to offer our loyal customers some of the best-selling construction equipment available by expanding our business to partner with the world’s third largest equipment manufacturer.”

In addition to equipment sales assistance, Peak JCB offers equipment and industry expertise, convenient financing opportunities, and servicing, ranging from preventative maintenance checks to full-scale repairs. “Peak JCB has an excellent reputation of over 40 years of superior service, support, and customer satisfaction,” said Dallas Reeves, JCB North America’s vice president of sales. “The company’s customer support doesn’t stop after the initial sale, that’s when it begins. Combining this passion for individualized care with JCB’s innovative, awardwinning products makes Peak JCB an excellent choice for equipment solutions.” For more information on Peak JCB, visit www.peakjcb.com. For more information on JCB’s industry-leading equipment for the construction, agricultural, industrial, waste/recycling, rental and landscaping industries, visit www.jcbna.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

Road Machinery Names Bjerke New Sales Manager Road Machinery LLC has named Brad Bjerke Regional Sales Manager of the Central Region. Bjerke brings with him more than 25 years of experience in heavy equipment sales and marketing. He returns to Road Machinery, the exclusive Komatsu dealer of Arizona, New Mexico and most of California, after more than seven years in the heavy equipment auction business, four years with Iron Planet and three years with Cat Auction Services. Previously, Bjerke had served with Road Machinery as sales manager from 20062008. His responsibilities will include overseeing sales of Road’s full line from its locations in Phoenix, Tucson and Prescott, Ariz. “I have been watching the positive direction that Road Machinery has been moving in for the last several years. The Komatsu name has been synonymous with quality dirt moving equipment for years, and now the edition of the full Wirtgen product line strengthens Road’s market position even more,” said Bjerke.

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“Of course, the financial capabilities of the company, which includes the backing of Mitsui, cannot be overstated. I’m very glad to be back,” he added. Road Machinery has 14 locations in California, Arizona and New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. A 17th location will open soon in Mohave, Calif., to service the newly developed Golden Queen gold mine operation. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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elements of the work were: adding two through lanes in each direction on Medical Drive, two exit lanes in each direction providing access to Fredericksburg Road, and two entrance lanes in each direction allowing traffic from Fredericksburg Road to reach Medical Drive; along with the construction of improved drain structures, sidewalks and pedestrian features. The bridge separates two major corridors at an intersection in the South Texas Medical Center — San Antonio’s primary medical care hub and home to The University of Texas Health Sciences Center; and with its completion, gives Medical Drive an unencumbered route into the South Texas Medical Center by passing under the nowbridged Fredericksburg Road. Jim Reed, president of the south Texas Medical Center Foundation, stresses the importance of the work, which took 15 years of advocacy and studies to become a reality. “We have 50,000 employees in the Medical Center and do 5.5 million outpatient visits a year,” he said. “You can see where the traffic out here is pretty substantial. This [is] not only a safety measure for The key elements of the work were: adding two them, but for our emergency vehi- through lanes in each direction on Medical Drive, two exit lanes in each direction providing access cles.” TSC crews began forming 90-ft. to Fredericksburg Road, and two entrance lanes (27 m) bridge slabs adjacent their in each direction allowing traffic from final location in the latter part of Fredericksburg Road to reach Medical Drive; with the construction of improved drain the summer as the contract held a along structures, sidewalks and pedestrian features. clause limiting the contractor to having the intersection of Fredericksburg uses a system of Teflon-coated pads and Road and Medical Drive shut down for 14 stainless steel plates to slide a bridge deck into place. Two 100-ton hydraulic jacks are days or risk facing fees for finishing late. “We brought this accelerated bridge con- used to push the 1,000-ton bridge decks into struction method to TxDOT because it was a place. The process was designed by H. limited time frame to complete this mile- Boyle Engineering in Salt Lake City, Utah. “Texas Sterling completed the milestone stone in the contract,” said David Griffin, TSC’s project manager. “This is a critical in just 190 hours, closing the intersection at location — you’ve got ambulances coming 12:01 a.m. on November 7 and reopening in and out trying to get off a major interstate, the intersection to traffic at 10 p.m. on I-10, into the medical center. We felt this November 14,” he added. “The work earned TSC the maximum incentive bonus. While type of method needed to be used here.” Traditional bridge construction tech- we are always careful with how and where niques would have left the intersection we spend the money of Texas taxpayers, closed about two months. “Even using other bonus checks like this are always nice for us accelerated bridge construction techniques to write.” This was appreciated by TxDOT. familiar to Texas projects,” said Donat, “the “Absolutely — to have that bridge deck intersection could have been closed at least finished and in use that fast was absolutely three weeks.” “Texas Sterling is setting a benchmark our goal from the beginning,” said Donat. with this project,” said Griffin. “We would “Several of our stakeholders were skeptical be more than happy to participate in future we could have the intersection reopened that fast with the amount of work we had to do bridge slides.” A lateral bridge slide was employed to — TSC exceeded even our own optimistic expectations with this.” install the bridge, a first in Texas. TxDOT will be employing this bridge “It’s been used with increasing frequency in other states,” said Donat. “The process construction technique on future projects via

The bridge separates two major corridors at an intersection in the South Texas Medical Center — San Antonio’s primary medical care hub and home to The University of Texas Health Sciences Center; and with its completion, gives Medical Drive an unencumbered route into the South Texas Medical Center by passing under the now-bridged Fredericksburg Road.

“the right application,” said Donat. “This technique does tend to cost a little more, and it’s not always practical. It requires quite a bit of space adjacent to the bridge area, so it isn’t something that would be viable everywhere. But state-wide this has started a conversation and our construction engineers are looking for opportunities to implement something like this where it makes sense elsewhere. [The advantages of] the time savings was a huge advantage. That’s really what this technique is all about.” The bridging technique is used across the country by one of TCS’s sister companies, subsidiaries of Sterling Construction Company, Incorporated. “The process involves constructing the bridge deck adjacent its final location in advance and then using hydraulic jacks and liquid dish soap to slide the bridge deck into place,” said TxDOT engineer Justin Wiatrek. “Using the method, the time required for major traffic interruptions to demolish the old roadway and have a new road surface in place is cut into a fraction of the time other methods require. It takes the time for forming and all that out of the picture. The only time traffic is actually closed is just for the actual move of the bridge to get it into its final position.” TSC crews began the work to install the bridge early on Nov. 7, with the intersection excavated in less than 48 hours — 2 large excavators were used to dig 30 ft. (9 m) down to expose bridge supports built underground during the summer. Specialized crews brought in by TSC set each slab — each weighing nearly two million pounds, on Teflon coated steel plates covered with Dawn dish soap. Then hydraulic jacks were

used to push the decks individually at a rate of 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) per-minute. The entire sliding process took just 27 hours. “The longest wait of the whole process was for concrete forming the bridge joint supports, poured on the fourth day of the closure, to cure,” said Donat. “By 11:30 p.m. the eighth day the intersection was open for traffic. The early completion will earn Texas Sterling a bonus of about $120,000.” Griffin and his personnel appreciate the TxDOT’s praise. “We encountered many challenges on this project,” he said, “including working 24 hours per-day — six days a week for 12 months; multiple utilities being installed — if not in the same alignment, really close; and a really aggressive schedule. But if there was one single most obstacle, it was the bridge slide. “In Texas there is a lot of earth retaining walls that require drilled shafts and there is a lot of recessed paving that drilled shafts on both sides of them,” he added, “and collectively, with the engineers from RLW Inc., we thought that Texas was an ideal candidate to have a lateral bridge slide because instead of having to set up a bunch of false superstructure, we would just shorten the drill shafts adjacent to the permanent location. Thus the drill shafts run perpendicular, so we shortened the shafts and built a slide pad on them. We then used some pads, and built the new bridge next to its proposed location.” Planning was crucial and thorough — drawings were produced on AUTOCAD — and approved by engineers. The proposed slide was reviewed several times and TSC’s see BRIDGE page 28

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XL Specialized Introduces XL 120 Low-Profile HDG Trailer This spring, XL Specialized Trailers introduced the XL 120 low-profile hydraulic detachable gooseneck (HDG), the newest addition to its construction equipment hauling line. This model is rated at 110,000 lbs. in 10 ft. (49,895 kg in 3 m) and 120,000 lbs. in 16 ft. (54,431 kg in 4.8 m) in the center of the deck. Engineered for heavier construction equipment, this model is designed with user-friendly features and the superior reliability that XL Specialized Trailers are known for. The newly designed trailer features a low-profile neck construction that contractors need to load their equipment over the neck. The 13-ft. (4 m) long gooseneck has a 36-in. (91 cm) long flip neck attachment for use with a four-axle truck. This set-up offers a 146-in. (371 cm) swing clearance, allow-

ing weight to be distributed to the steer axle of the truck. The fiveposition variable ride height allows users to adjust the neck height to fit their various loads. The XL 120 Low-Profile HDG comes in the standard 53 ft. (16 m) overall length, or a 55 ft. (16.7 m) version for even longer loads. With 54-1/2 in. (138 cm) axle spacing, the 53-ft. long trailer has a main deck that offers a full 26 ft. (8 m) in the well and 60-in. (152 cm) axle spacing also is available. The main deck is constructed with four 16-in. (40.6 cm) tall, fully-cambered I-beams connected with 10-in. (25.4 cm) and 4-in. (10 cm) stubbed junior I-beams on 12in. (30.5 cm) alternating centers for maximum strength, as well as 24in. (61 cm) loaded deck height with 8 in. (20 cm) of ground clearance. The trailer also features stan-

The newly designed trailer features a low-profile neck construction. The 13-ft. (4 m) long gooseneck has a 36-in. (91 cm) long flip neck attachment for use with a four-axle truck.

dard 31-in. (78 cm) front flip ramps, seven bent D-rings and 12 chain drops per side, and heavyduty swing-out outriggers on 24in. centers to combine for a completely equipped main deck, ready for any piece of equipment. The last three cross members in the main deck are recessed to make a bucket well for the bucket of an excavator to sit low in without dam-

aging the cylinder while the open boom trough in the rear bridge provides a place for the arm to ride safely. The 32 degree rear bridge transition features traction aids for loading. The rear deck is prepped for a two-axle booster, resulting in an extremely flexible trailer, allowing for more varied loads that are able to go through more areas. The three-axle trailer can be set up as a

straight four-axle using a pin-on or as a 3 + 2 using a spreader bar with two axles at the end. “This new XL 120 low-profile HDG is an important addition to our construction line-up for many reasons,” said Rodney Crim, vice president of sales at XL Specialized Trailers. “Our customers needed a model for their heavier equipment, and with ratings of 120,000 pounds in 16-feet or 110,000 pounds in 10-feet, we have achieved that; and adding many features to the standard unit makes the XL 120 HDG a very user-friendly solution in the marketplace.” For more information, visit atxlspecializedtrailer.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

Scheuerle MES Allows Load Efficiency STAHL Offers Rhino The Scheuerle highway trailer MES (modular extra strong) ties in with the success of former, non-modular models for this market and completes the Scheuerle highway trailer series. The Scheuerle highway trailer MES merges the requirements for transporting oversize as well as concentrated loads in one vehicle, thus enabling its owner to perform an unprecedented range of transport jobs with just one modular vehicle, according to the manufacturer. “Our customers asked for a multifunctional, extra-sturdy but low weight modular solution and we developed it,” said Roland Fischer, area manager sales of TII Sales. “The Scheuerle highway trailer MES allows a configuration as a semi-trailer for all kinds of

everyday’s loads as well as an assembly with two platform trailers for an extremely long load like a splitter column, vessels or a large girder weighing up to 115 tons.” This solution, offered solely by the TII Group, enables transportation businesses to extend their range of transportation if needed while, at the same time, using the Scheuerle highway trailer MES in a semi-trailer version for “everyday jobs.” This setup can reduce the fleet costs while opening

possibilities to accept new jobs with extra long or very concentrated loads, according to the manufacturer. ”Hydraulic axles, precise steering also in reverse and lift/lower function to pick up loads are characteristics our customers don`t want to miss anymore. The Scheuerle highway trailer MES conjoins all of them and complements them by a modular reinforced construction concept saving money and opening new business possibilities for our customers” said Fischer. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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Protection for Truck Service Bodies STAHL, a Scott Fetzer Company, is now offering Rhino Lining vehicle protection to its work truck and service body customers. Rhino Linings can be applied to the body load space and bulkhead, as well as other surfaces such as bumpers and compartment tops, to provide a high level of corrosion, impact and abrasion resistance. Rhino Linings protective coatings are sprayed directly onto truck body surfaces that need heavy-duty protection from corrosion, abrasion and temperature extremes. “Rhino Linings provide excellent protection in rugged and heavy-duty operating conditions,” said Jeff Jerousek, STAHL’s VP of sales and marketing. “Because it’s a quality product that our customers often ask for by name, we’re now offering it as one of the available options for our service truck bodies.” For more information, call 800/277-8245. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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Mack Introduces Fuel-Efficient Mack mDRIVE HD Adding to its increasing lineup of models featuring the highly fuel-efficient Mack mDRIVE automated manual transmission, Mack Trucks announced that the mDRIVE HD is now available and standard in the Titan by Mack model. “We built on the success of the Mack mDRIVE, previously only available on our highway models, and engineered a heavierduty version of the automated manual transmission, resulting in the mDRIVE HD, standard on the Mack Granite and now standard on the Titan,” said Stephen Roy, president of Mack Trucks North America. “When paired with the powerful heavy-haul Titan, it offers Mack customers unparalleled muscle to easily handle the most difficult of loads.” The mDRIVE HD offers improved performance for demanding on- and off-road applications. The mDRIVE HD in the Titan is compatible up to 2,060 lb.-ft. of torque, 515 to 605 hp and integrates seamlessly with the powerful Mack MP10 engine. Featuring specialized heavy-haul software for GCWs heavier than 140,000 lbs. (63,503 kg), the mDRIVE HD in the Titan easily manages applications such as logging, lowboy and oversized hauling, according to the manufacturer. The 12-speed mDRIVE HD features an

automated clutch, so no clutch pedal is need• The mDRIVE HD uses a transmission- for sensitive payloads like livestock or bulk ed. The mDRIVE HD is controlled through mounted oil cooler. The mDRIVE HD’s oil liquids. a dash-mounted shift pad, enabling the driv- cooler helps maintain an optimal operating • The mDRIVE HD offers a rock free feaer to select drive, neutral or reverse. For temperature, despite repeated, heat-generat- ture. Should the vehicle become stuck, this more demanding jobsite conditions, feature allows the driver to rock the the shift pad can be operated manually truck back and forth simply by pumpto hold a gear, downshift or upshift. ing the accelerator. The mDRIVE HD in the Titan • It features grade gripper. Working model monitors changes in grade (both with the truck’s ABS system, grade up and down), vehicle speed, throttle gripper allows the vehicle to momenposition, acceleration, torque demand tarily hold a hill, giving the driver time and gross vehicle weight. It automatito move their foot from the brake to the cally chooses the best gear for the road accelerator pedal without rolling backcondition, allowing drivers to focus on ward. the terrain rather than shifting gears, Mack unveiled the mDRIVE HD increasing safety on worksites. The during the World of Concrete 2015 mDRIVE HD is serviceable at Mack’s Adding to its increasing lineup of models featuring show in Las Vegas. At that time, Mack the Mack mDRIVE automated manual transmis- announced that the mDRIVE HD was coast-to-coast dealer network. mDRIVE HD is now available and standard Other features of the mDRIVE HD sion, standard in its Granite model. The in the Titan by Mack model. in the Titan include: mDRIVE HD in the Granite features • The mDRIVE HD is lightweight. ing shifts. up to 1,920 lb.-ft. of torque, horsepower ratIncluding transmission oil, the mDRIVE • Unique software packages, specific to ings from 325 to 505 and is designed to inteHD is more than 200 lbs. (91 kg) lighter than the customer application, are available with grate with the Mack MP7 and MP8 engines. other transmission offerings, enabling cus- the mDRIVE HD. The “heavy haul” packThe mDRIVE HD in the Titan now is tomers to haul even more payload. age brings a more aggressive shift strategy available for order. • It features reinforced internal compo- with performance-oriented shift points and For more information, visit www.macknents. With stronger gears and synchros, the fewer skipped gears. “Enhanced construc- trucks.com. mDRIVE HD is built to withstand more fre- tion” provides optimal on/off-road capabili(This story also can be found on quent shifting that is often needed in heavy ty and gives the driver full control over any Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at haul applications. terrain. “EZ shift” delivers smoother shifts www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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Eaton UltraShift PLUS Gives Operators Alternative Kenworth now offers the 10-speed Eaton UltraShift PLUS VAS transmission for the Kenworth T370, T440 and T470 equipped with the 8.9-L PACCAR PX-9 engine. The Eaton UltraShift PLUS provides operators of select Kenworth medium duty trucks with an alternative to traditional manual or automatic transmissions while expanding available application use. Recommended for construction, refuse, municipal pickup and delivery, and agricultural applications, the Eaton UltraShift PLUS incorporates an electronic clutch actuation system that enables quick shifts and clutch engagement, regardless of engine RPM. The system automatically selects an appropriate start gear and adapts shift decisions based on driving environment. The transmission, which has a maximum torque rating to handle all medium duty engine ratings, provides better control of engine and

transmission functions for smooth automated shifting and vehicle launches. The Eaton UltraShift PLUS VAS also features hill start aid, creep modes, auto neutral, and engine and clutch over speed protection. UltraShift PLUS transmissions employ grade sensing, weight computation and driver throttle commands for reliability and performance during launch and shift decisions. “Kenworth has an excellent partnership with Eaton, and our medium duty truck customers will benefit from the performance and value of the Eaton UltraShift PLUS VAS transmission option for the Kenworth T370, T440 and T470,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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Crews Move 4 Million-Pound Bridge in Two Sections BRIDGE from page 22

Project Engineer Christopher Reyes prepared a submittal with the capacities of the jacks and thresholds and other variables that were very important to the execution of the slide given all the hydraulics involved with the slide. “We had a complete package for internal purposes,” said Griffin, “which TxDOT requested for information only so they could monitor the pressures. We put everything together to have the peace of mind that we got it right. The actual jacking and sliding only took about 24 hours, but we had a 12-hour layover between the two pieces that we installed. “We moved it in two sections because it was heavy to move — the bridge weighs four million pounds,” he added. “Each section weighs about two million pounds and we had to slide the bridge about 190 feet. But the bridge is wider because of the medians and crosswalks on the outside.” To slide the bridge, TSC used four 100-ton Enerpac plunger jacks, a Simplex high capacity electric pump to run the jacks, and 44 teflon pads from Scougal Rubber Corporation. To do the excavations for the slide, one 336 Hitachi and one 350 Cat excavator were used. The excavators removed 33,000 tons (29,937 t) of dirt and overall with the demolition of the existing bridges and roads, 1,144 tons (1,037.8 t) of asphalt

was moved. The new bridge consists of 419 cu. yd. (320 cu m) of concrete, and 41 tons (37 t) of rebar. “We had to build a frontage road on one side to put all the traffic on and another on the other side,” said Griffin, “and then we split traffic and after that was done, we were able to start the construction of the bridge and excavations between the lanes of traffic as the main lanes are recess lanes that go underneath the bridge at the end of the project.” TSC had a minimum of two shifts per-day — 10 to 15 people per-shift, and at times had three shifts, with each shift between 10 to 12 hours. Only a few subcontractors were brought in, including CP Placers for tieing steel “We self-performed most of the work,” said Griffin. “Even with the biggest subcontractor that we had, it was about five additional people on site. We did a lot of the drilling ourselves. When we tore the road out, we went down to about 25 feet. It was a road on top of dirt and from the elevation of the bridge, the road was brought down about 25 feet and given a concrete surface.” TSC rented the plunger jacks from Lifting Gear Hire in Dallas, Texas, and the hydraulic pump from RLW, and it purchased 1,000 linear feet of 1-1/8 in. (2.9 cm) dywidag bar from Dywidag Systems International, a special-

While most of the work for the Texas Department of Transportation was completed last year, the remainder is taking place in the area beneath the bridge with TSC building the future through lanes away from active traffic.

ized manufacturer of high-strength steel. “It looks like rebar and it has a ton of nuts and couplers,” said Griffin. “We also purchased a Nelson stud gun from Nelson in Houston, Texas, to help install the wall panel. There were 32,000 square-feet of wall panels — 10 inches thick, big and heavy and sometimes 25 feet tall. They weigh about 1,000 pounds per-vertical foot. And for the salvoes, you had to embed a metal plate into the drill shafts prior to excavating or you

TSC crews began forming 90-ft. (27 m) bridge slabs adjacent their final location in the latter part of the summer as the contract held a clause limiting the contractor to having the intersection of Fredericksburg Road and Medical Drive shut down for 14 days or risk facing fees for finishing late.

had to embed the metal plate into the drill shafts while you were installing the drill shafts; and we had to excavate down in front of the drill shafts and expose the metal plates of the drill shafts and then attach a 5/8 inch stud onto it. The conventional method is to have a welder do it with a welding machine, but to expedite this, we purchased the $25,000 stud gun and we had to get a 200 KVA generator to run the stud gun.” Other equipment and vehicles used consisted of four foreman heavy duty GMC trucks with trailers, one Cat 416F and one Case 580 rubber tire backhoes, one Volvo L90G wheel loader, one Bobcat loader and one John Deere skid steer loader, one dozer, one 25 KVA generator, two Ingersoll Rand air-compressors, and three Magnum light towers. TSC had a field office set-up on site and it sent in mechanics as needed for routine maintenance and immediate repairs. “Our mechanics are sent from job-to-job when needed,” said Griffin. “Our operators do a daily inspection and they turn in their inspection books daily. If there is a problem with equipment, they notify somebody right away. Usually the operator notifies the foreman, who then notifies the superintendent, and if he thinks that it needs to be pushed up the

ladder immediately prior to running the equipment, he calls the equipment manager. “We didn’t have any unexpected repairs,” he added, “but we did have some hydraulic issues when trying to switch attachments onto excavators. For instance, when we were removing the asphalt road so that we could slide the bridge, we had to use a hoe-ram to bust it out and when we were trying to switch attachments — from a bucket to a hoe-ram, we encountered hydraulic leaks and we had to repair them immediately. “When you are running a bucket on an excavator, you are not using all the hydraulics,” he explained, “but when you attach a hoe to it, you are using hydraulics that are typically not used and that is hard to catch.” Despite the construction and mechanical difficulties that were encountered, Griffin cited the experience of TSC being involved in many major projects in the past. Concerning the remaining work on the project, Griffin noted: “we just have to put up some wall panels, pour some coping, and put some asphalt and concrete paving down. It should be completed by the end of March. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG

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Crushing, Screening & Recycling Section For more information on crushing, screening and recycling equipment, visit CEG's Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.

Ecoverse Conducts Inaugural Showcase in Cleveland Ecoverse conducted the company’s inaugural Ecoverse Showcase at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 14 to 16, 2015. Formerly operating as Doppstadt US, the Ohio-based company recently changed its name to Ecoverse to better reflect its full line of equipment and focus on organic recycling. As well as an opportunity to introduce the company’s full lineup of volume reduction and material processing machines, technical training and educational sessions designed for both dealers and end users were offered. In total, ten machines, including Doppstadt, Backhus, Backers, Tiger, and Harvest Quest were on display on the floor of the Convention Center. Along with sales training sessions geared dealers and courses on maximizing machine productivity for end-user, educational sessions covered subjects ranging from food waste management and removal of plastic contaminants, to anaerobic digestion, remediation of drill cuttings and odor control in compost. Equipment operators and service engineers also received training and certification at the event. As Hugh Fagan explained it, he and Shane Donnelly previously worked for a screening and crushing equipment manufacturer serving the aggregate market when the two identified a need and opportunity in organic materials recycling and construction and demolition material processing. They recognized that, while organic recycling markets were mature in Europe, the market was still developing in the United States. As a result, 12 years ago they received distribution rights to distribute the German manufactured Doppstadt material processing equipment in the United States and formed Doppstadt US. As the company’s customer base grew, demand for a wider range of equipment solutions led to the addition of equipment from additional manufacturers to better serve their clients. Developing their product line also included acquisitions such as N40,

a North Carolina based distributor of Backhus compost turners and Backers star screens equipment, purchased in January 2013. With an equipment line that now includes Doppstadt, Backhus, Backers, Tiger and Harvest Quest, and having traded under multiple names, they felt it was time to change the company’s name to Ecoverse Industries as a better reflection of what they do and the customers they serve. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) (L-R): Tracey Wellman of DMJ Waste is joined by Hugh Fagan of Ecoverse, Josh Wellman of DMJ Waste, and Allen Gregory of Ecoverse.

(L-R): Among the Ecoverse crew available to answer attendees questions were Jack Beck, Andy Lawrence, company President Shane Donnelly and Darren Midlane.

(L-R): John McGrath of Ecoverse speaks with John and Steve Clisham of SJ Clisham Inc., based in Winterport, Maine.

(L-R): Joel Tupy of Hayden-Murphy Equipment Company joined Backhus Managing Director Jens Wiechmann, Hayden-Murphy Equipment Company President, Len Kirk, Vice President Ken Boehm and Sales Representative, Phil Rodriguez to give a sense of scale to this Backhus windrow turner.

Thomas Stone (L) of Ehrbar catches up with Darren Finlay of Ecoverse to discuss this Doppstadt DZ-750 Kombi processing plant.

Mark Brester (L) and Carl Roderick of W.I. Clark Company in Wallingford, Conn., found that the classes conducted during the Ecoverse Showcase were extremely informative.

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The V1800 and V2500 feature a new heavy-duty housing that reflects the design of larger two-speed models, as well as the design of fully variable Montabert hydraulic breaker models. In addition, the hydraulic breakers’ fully enclosed heavy-duty cradles minimize ambient noise on the job site and protect working parts from dust and debris.

Ideal for activities such as rock splitting and oversize breaking, the soft-start feature minimizes blank firing effects by creating a niche in the material for better positioning and energy transfer — preserving the breaker’s tool retainers and front guide. Further, the operator can manually adjust the hydraulic breaker into high frequency and low energy mode when working on soft ground. Standard features of the V1800 and V2500 include a blank-fire protection system that reduces harmful metalto-metal contact and an energy recovery system that recycles recoil energy from the piston to increase strike power.

In addition, the hydraulic breakers’ upper and lower suspension extends the excavator’s work-group life by absorbing harmful vibrations, while an automatic cradle or excavator-mounted grease station delivers continuous grease flow — reducing bushing and tool wear. An optional air pressurization kit is available for underwater applications. Working tools available for the V1800 and V2500 include a general purpose moil, a blunt tool and a chisel. For more information, visit www.montabert.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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of aggregate in feed sizes at various closedside-settings utilizing a standard-liner configuration. The addition of the track-mounted cone crusher to the global track product line was a crucial step in providing dealers and end users with a cost-effective, highly productive and mobile option. The Global Track product line features quarry-duty, time-proven components and was developed to be the perfect rental tool and ideal for operations in remote locations “With the GT200 cone crushing plant, we are able to offer our dealers a more complete product line offering,” Whyte said. “The GT200 is designed using hydraulic and electrical systems that are simple and easy to understand and maintain. Because Global Track systems are engineered to be completely compatible with each other, our end users can combine them to build the perfect system for their operations.” For more information, visit www.kpijci.com/track-mount/global-track. The new track-mounted GT200 features a 1200LS cone crusher, which includes a (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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