Equipment Today November 2017

Service & Repair: Cut the Paper & Boost Efficiency By Going Electronic In Your Shop Helping you optimize ROI on your construction equipment

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2018 PICKUP

NOVEMBER 2017

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BUYERS GUIDE

Simplified

Your Guide to New Editions, Packages & Fuel-saving Solutions

Technology eases use & builds operator productivity

DON'T LET THE ELD MANDATE SLAM THE BRAKES ON OPERATIONS SERVICE CRANE SAFETY Prep for lifts to ensure they're safe & secure

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TOUGH BUSINESS CHALLENGES SOLVED.

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The Ford F-650/F-750 presents upfitters with a clean cab-to-axle design.

There are no components to move, no rivets or bolts along the top of the frame rails to get in the way. More reasons Ford Medium Duty trucks are the fastest-growing-volume medium-duty brand.* And the winner of Work Truck magazine’s Medium-Duty Truck of the Year award for two years running.

Vehicle shown with optional features and aftermarket equipment. *Based on IHS Markit TIP Registrations for GVW 4-7 vehicles with sales over 1,000 units for CYTD Dec. 2016 vs. CYTD Dec. 2015.

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Contents

NOVEMBER 2017 | ForConstructionPros.com

2018 FULL-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK

COVER STORY

Buyers Guide The new model year brings new editions and packages plus fuel-saving technologies.

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PRODUCTS 18 Trucks & Transportation Sort through a range of options to move personnel, equipment and materials.

25 Trucks & Transportation Find options to meet the ELD mandate.

36 Wheel Loaders

Check out the latest models in all size classes.

43 Service & Repair Equipment Here’s a collection of tools, equipment and products to service your fleet.

DEPARTMENTS 6 Breaking Ground 8 Equipment Introductions 45 Profit Matters

What to Do, and Avoid, in Times of Crisis

46 Technology Trends 50 Running the Business

2017 Is Almost Over — Are You Ready?

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FEATURES

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

DON’T LET THE ELD MANDATE SLAM THE BRAKES ON OPERATIONS pg 22

How to Ensure Safety When Hauling Heavy Equipment

Optimizing the safety of drivers and others begins long before the wheels start spinning.

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You must be compliant by December 17 to operate trucks with a GCWR exceeding 10,000 lbs.

KEEP IT SAFE DURING HEAVY TRUCK CRANE LIFTS pg 28

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Truck-mounted cranes can handle heavy loads, but preparing for the lift can help ensure it is a safe one.

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SIMPLIFY WHEEL LOADER OPERATION pg 32 Technology can reduce the operators’ workload, making them more productive.

ELECTRONIC WORKSHOPS HELP END RELIANCE ON PAPER pg 38 Equipment maintenance software can significantly boost shop efficiency.

Dirt Can Hurt More Than Just the Appearance of the Vehicles in Your Fleet A dirty vehicle fleet can hurt more than you may realize.

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Put Drivers in Safe Hands with Telematics

Telematics can enhance safety protocols by using the information to improve driver policies, monitor driver behavior and more.

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Aggregate Hauler Boosts Fuel Economy 1.5 mpg with Unusual Truck Spec

Brown Transportation’s switch to Kenworth T880s cut nearly 900 lbs. from tractors even with sleeper added to work distant jobs.

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THE 650MPROVED.

THE BEST JUST GOT BETTER. The CASE 650M dozer has built upon the rock-solid performance of our popular 650L by adding the hallmarks of the M Series, and much more. Even stronger drawbar pull.

Maintenance-free Tier 4 Final engine. An all-new, world-class undercarriage. Smarter controls, a more comfortable cab and greater visibility to the blade. It’s what you love, with more to love.

Learn more at CaseCE.com/650M

Š2017 CNH Industrial America LLC. All rights reserved. CASE is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

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B R E AKI N G G R O U N D By Becky Schultz

Partners in Telematics Translation

Becky Schultz / bschultz@acbusinessmedia.com

INFORMATION IS POWER — but only if that information can be made meaningful to your business. A primary barrier to obtaining the full benefits of telematics technology has been the difficulty many find in analyzing the reams of data captured. The data’s value is only as good as your ability to translate it into relevant and actionable insight into your fleet’s operation and performance.

This is where your equipment dealer can help. “It’s critical to make sure that we are managing equipment by using this data for productivity, safety, as well as sustainability,” said David Combs, executive vice president, Patten Cat, during a panel discussion at the AEM/AED Forum 2017 (http://bit.ly/2yYpEMy). His presentation encouraged dealers and equipment manufacturers in attendance to work more

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closely with customers to anticipate and better serve their digital needs.

“One thing is clear: We must expand beyond the traditional iron business [we’ve embraced] for decades and embrace this digital footprint that’s upon us,” he emphasized. “As the world moves faster, we are going to need to keep up with it as dealers, increasing our tempo and the prioritization of digital offerings.”

There’s no question the construction industry is in the throes of a rapidly expanding digital environment. “Back in the early to mid-’90s, the only information that was available was basically... a few simple diagnostics on the engine,” Combs noted. Yet, even then, customers were willing to fly dealer reps in to assist with data interpretation in order to identify potential cost savings through improvements in fuel economy, idle time reduction, operator performance, etc.

The far broader data generated by today’s electronically controlled engines and connected systems makes such data interpretation infinitely more complex.

There is greater potential for contractors to become overwhelmed with information, which can result in the most powerful data being overlooked.

CONTRACTORS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE BY LETTING THE DEALER DO THE HARD PART OF ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING THE INFORMATION...

This is where the dealer can step in.

“Nobody knows our equipment better than we do… The customer still relies on us to understand the equipment and to interpret that data that we can offer,” said Combs. “We just need to make sure we have the right data.”

Contractors can take advantage by letting the dealer or manufacturer do the hard part of analyzing and interpreting the information, identifying not only problem areas but steps you can take to increase productivity, reduce labor costs, lower fuel consumption and more. This, in turn, can offset the cost of the dealer’s services — though Combs foresees such services eventually becoming part of the overall sales package as dealers help customers better manage their “digital space.”

“Helping [contractors] to identify, maintain and drive their costs down in the digital world is key,” said Combs, “ultimately eliminating the need for their own resources to pull all of this information together.” Yet another reason to consider your dealer as a “trusted partner” in telematics translation. ET

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All-time tough gets all-day comfort.

The #1-selling conventional straight truck just got even better.

All-new interiors in the legendary Mack® Granite® make our tried-and-true truck more comfortable and easier to operate than ever before. Get more done and finish the day as strong as you started.

Pinnacle™

Granite®

Granite® MHD

Step inside and see how tough comfort can be.

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EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTIONS

These pages feature some of the product highlights on display at the International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) last month in Louisville, KY. For more information on these products, visit ForConstructionPros.com and include the eight-digit code shown.

Grove

GHC30 Telescoping Crawler Crane

Toro

DD2226 Directional Drill The DD2226 delivers 2,600 ft.-lbs. of rotational torque and 22,000 lbs. of thrust and pullback. Dual rear stabilizers provide additional stability in uneven terrain. The Quad-pinion carriage design with a dual-sided rack spreads the load evenly for stable carriage movement. The cam-style pipe loading system allows the operator to rotate pipe in the basket and enables additional pipe to be side-loaded for longer bores. It has a capacity for 400 ft. of 10-ft. pipe. The 72-hp Yanmar 3.3L, Tier 4 Final diesel engine requires no diesel exhaust fluid. The next-generation TDOS-1 operating system software includes the new SmartTouch control mode.

At a 30-ton rated capacity, the GHC30 telescoping crawler crane is the smallest member of the GHC range yet offers the same 100% pickand-carry function as the rest of the line. With its full-power, three-section, 83-ft. telescoping boom, operators can easily handle a variety of lifts at various radii without outriggers.

An optional 42-ft. 8-in. offsettable, bi-fold, swingaway jib enables a maximum tip height of 132 ft. The unit is powered by a Cummins QSB 4.5L Tier 3 or Tier 4 Final diesel engine.

It provides 70% gradeability (theoretical), two-speed hydrostatic drive, hydraulically extendable and retractable crawlers, 15° tilt cab and load-sensing, electric dual-axis joystick controls. Multiple attachment options are offered including a pole claw, auger and personnel basket.

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Volvo

EC27D Compact Excavator

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The 2.7-ton EC27D conventional radius compact excavator features 5% greater fuel economy, optimal lifting capacity and more than 9,600 lbs. of digging force. It is powered by a 19.8-net-hp Volvo D1.1A Tier 4 Final engine with passive regeneration. Proportional fingertip controls offer smooth, effortless command of boom offset and auxiliary hydraulic flows, while the joystick enables maximum hydraulic flow to be fine tuned to the attachment. The unit has an automatic two-speed travel system, single variabledisplacement pump, auto idle and auto engine shutdown and a wide-opening lockable engine hood. It comes with a ROPS/FOPS canopy or optional Volvo Care Cab and includes a Volvo pin-grabber mechanical quick coupler.

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Ditch Witch

AT40 All Terrain Directional Drill Miller Electric

EnPak A28GBW The EnPak A28GBW includes a 28-cfm industrial rotary screw air compressor, a 210-amp stick welder and a 5,500-watt generator that can power 120V and 240V AC tools and lights and even operate truck-mounted electric/hydraulic cranes. The generator also provides up to 100 amps for 12V and 24V battery charging and up to 300 amps for crank assist. A 23.5-hp Kohler engine provides the power for simultaneous use of the air compressor with any other feature. The eChoke technology enables easy starting in all weather.

Operators can easily access and control all functions from a simple, user-friendly remote panel. The unit offers a small footprint and a net weight of 558 lbs., saving both space and weight on the vehicle.

The AT40 All Terrain has a 160-gross-hp Cummins Tier 4 diesel engine and offers 40,000 lbs. of thrust and pullback. Its two-speed rotational drive system produces 5,500 ft.-lbs. of torque.

The advanced, two-pipe All Terrain drilling system includes an inner-rod design that provides a flush system for improved tool-joint durability and steering in hard rock conditions. To further improve steering and optimize fluid flow, the All Terrain connection reduces the risk of collar damage. A 70-gpm, 1,100-psi mud pump increases fluid flow from the pump to the swivel. The enhanced RockMaster housing is adaptable to two different sizes of drill bit, allowing a 2.875 and 3.5 regular api connection.

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AS CLOSE TO INVINCIBLE AS MERE MORTALS GET.

The proven 96.4 HP Kubota engine powers the beast with 7,961 pounds of breakout force. A wider cab entrance, optimized AC and full-suspension seat provide all-day comfort. And an integrated mainframe and undercarriage handles any terrain, making the Kubota SVL95-2s seem almost unstoppable.

Locate your dealer at KubotaUSA.com. © Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2017.

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EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTIONS

Hyundai Vactor

HXX Excavator Concept At ICUEE 2017, Vactor showed a concept of its HXX vacuum excavator to gauge reaction to key features. Placement of the debris body and water tank on the chassis ensures equal payload distribution on the axles, enabling the whole chassis GVWR to be used throughout the duty cycle. The single-piston PrecisionFlow water pump pushes higher flow and pressures than a triplex pump. The unit’s vacuum system is rated at 6,200 cfm and 28-in. Hg, and the water pump system is rated at 30 gpm and 3,000 psig. Water tank capacity is 1,200 gal. and debris tank capacity is 16 cu. yds. The boom provides a reach of 27.5 ft. and offers 320° rotation.

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HX130LCR Compact Radius Excavator The 29,750-lb. HX130LCR features a 73.6-hp Perkins 854F Tier 4 Final diesel engine and delivers an overall fuel efficiency improvement of up to 10%. It has an 18-ft. 4-in. maximum dig depth and bucket digging force of 22,860 lbf. It comes with an 8-in. interactive, adjustable, touchscreen cluster-monitor and is available with AAVM (All-Around View Monitoring) to provide a 360° surround virtual operating view and IMOD (Intelligent Moving Object Detection) system, which warns when objects come within 16.5 ft. of the machine. The advanced hydraulic system includes a Boom Float mode for better grading control, Fine Swing mode for improved load control when swinging, and up to 13% faster cycle speeds.

The unit is also available as the 31,290-lb. HX130LCRD with dozer blade.

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Vermeer

SPX25 Vibratory Plow The SPX25 compact vibratory plow is designed for fast and efficient cable/fiber and irrigation system installation. It features a full-function remote control that gives the operator a 360° view of the jobsite. A 25-hp Kohler gas engine provides ample power for installing small pipes and cables at depths to 12 in. and for boring underneath driveways and sidewalks using the optional Porta Bore attachment. The dual rubber tracks have a ground pressure of 3.7 psi and enable a transport speed of 3.7 mph. The pivot-mounted plow has a 55° swing angle that automatically adjusts when turning. Options include a reel carrier as well as a weight kit for added traction when working in hard ground conditions.

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Elliott

Track-mounted 34142 Boom Truck Steelwrist

Tiltrotators These compact tiltrotators feature low building height and low weight that deliver optimized digging geometry and fuel efficiency.

Models are available for all types of excavators from 2 to 33 tonnes.

They offer a 45° tilt angle, cast steel in all major components and a Front Pin Lock that ensures the bucket can’t be dropped by accident as long as the front pin is connected. Vertical tilt cylinders allow digging in narrow trenches. Double-acting tilt cylinders with check valve are available. Other features include a six-channel swivel with high flow and grease lubrication for longer life, with the possibility to connect to a central lubrication system.

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The 34-ton-capacity 34142 is a purpose-built, track vehiclemounted solution with both material-handling capabilities and the ability to lift personnel.

It has a 142-ft. five-section steel boom with 152-ft. tip height and a 32- to 49-ft. telescopic jib that enables a 201-ft. tip height.

The detachable two-person work platform includes a hydraulic yoke lifting system. EZ-Crib out-and-down outriggers offer two-stage vertical stroke for faster setup in uneven terrain. The unit comes with wireless remote controls with an integrated LMI display and is available with an enclosed, climate-controlled crane cab and off-road options including a recovery winch, brush guard and protective component covers.

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Productivity and efficiency go hand in hand, and Takeuchi’s all-new TL10V2 vertical lift track loader delivers both. A fully redesigned operator’s station keeps you comfortable, while the outstanding operating capacity and load carrying capabilities help you get the job done. Add in the unmatched responsiveness and quiet track design, and you’ve got the kind of power and performance that has made Takeuchi a world leader.

Learn more at takeuchi-us.com.

Takeuchi Fleet Management (TFM) is a remote monitoring system that keeps track of location, hours, alerts, and more to help you prevent costly repair calls, better manage your fleet and lower your overall operating costs. *

*Available on most models.

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T R U CKS & T R A N S P O R TAT I O N By Curt Bennink

2018 FULL-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK The new model year arrives with new editions and packages along with fuel-saving technologies.

Buyers Guide

Full-size pickup trucks are the workhorses of almost every commercial construction fleet, efficiently moving people, equipment and materials to and from the jobsite. The focus for the manufacturers over the last couple of years has been on increasing fuel efficiency, integrating electronic safety and stability systems and catering to the demand for premium features. The list of bells and whistles on today’s premium trim levels is truly impressive, with heated and cooled massaging seats, heated steering wheels, leather trim throughout and premium sound systems. Almost any luxury found in a premium touring sedan can also be found in a full-size pickup.

But these trucks can also back up creature comfort amenities with ever-increasing capability. The payload and cargo capacities continue their upward march over previous years. And for fleet customers looking to maximize their return on investment, most manufacturers still offer “work truck” models with all of the capability minus the steep price tags that can accompany the top of the line models.

THE POWERTRAIN ON THE SILVERADO HD IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE POWER TO

GET THE JOB DONE

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GMC

TRU CKS & TRANS PORTATION

GMC Sierra pickups offer abundant lighting features, which include high-performance LED headlamps and available thin profile LED fog lamps, LED tail lamps, LED cargo box lighting and Intellibeam technology that automatically turns high-beam headlamps on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions.

The Sierra HD pickups feature an air induction system that provides cooler airflow and contributes to the maximum horsepower rating of the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine. www.forconstructionpros.com/10842411

THE DETAILS SET THE

GMC SIERRA PICKUPS APART

1500 Available Engines Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 4.3L V6 VVT DI 285 @ 5,300 305 @ 3,900 Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic 5.3L V8 VVT DI 355 @ 5,600 383 @ 4,100 Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic;

Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic 6.2L V8 VVT DI 420 @ 5,600 460 @ 4,100 Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic Cab Configuration Pickup Box Length Regular Cab 6 ft. 6 in.; 8 ft.

Double Cab 6 ft. 6 in.

Crew Cab 5 ft. 8 in.; 6 ft. 6 in.

Max Payload (lbs.)

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 2,250 12,500 SLE, SLT, Denali

2500 Available Engines Vortec 6.0L V8 Duramax 6.6L V8 turbo-diesel Cab Configuration Regular Cab Double Cab Crew Cab Max Payload (lbs.)

3,534

Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 360 @ 5,400 380 @ 4,200 Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic 445 @ 2,800 910 @ 1,600 Allison 1000 six-speed automatic Pickup Box Length 8 ft.

6 ft. 6 in.; 8 ft.

6 ft. 6 in.; 8 ft.

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 14,500 conventional; 18,100 5th wheel SLE, SLT, Denali

3500 Available Engines Vortec 6.0L V8 Duramax 6.6L V8 turbo-diesel Cab Configuration Regular Cab Double Cab Crew Cab Max Payload (lbs.)

7,153

Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 360 @ 5,400 380 @ 4,200 Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic 445 @ 2,800 910 @ 1,600 Allison 1000 six-speed automatic Pickup Box Length 8 ft.

8 ft.

6 ft. 6 in.; 8 ft.

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 20,000 conventional; 23,300 5th wheel SLE, SLT, Denali

CHEVROLET A lineup of small block engines with Active Fuel Management, direct injection and continuously variable valve timing provides efficiency and capability for the Silverado 1500. The eAssist powertrain available on the Crew Cab LT or LTZ offers up to 18 mpg city/24 mpg highway with mild hybrid technology and aerodynamic features paired with a 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine.

The powertrain on the Silverado HD is designed to provide the power to get the job done with a standard Vortec 6.0-liter V8 gasoline engine or an available Duramax 6.6liter turbo-diesel V8. Technologies such as StabiliTrack with trailer sway control, hill start assist and digital steering assist help make hauling a trailer easier. An available factoryinstalled fifth-wheel gooseneck prep package is available with accessories that include a stationary tool box, assist steps and a hard folding tonneau cover. www.forconstructionpros.com/10072420

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1500 Available Engines Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 4.3L V6 VVT DI 285 @ 5,300 305 @ 3,900 Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic 5.3L V8 VVT DI 355 @ 5,600 383 @ 4,100 Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic;

Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic 6.2L V8 VVT DI 420 @ 5,600 460 @ 4,100 Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic Cab Configuration Pickup Box Length Regular Cab 6 ft. 6 in.; 8 ft.

Double Cab 6 ft. 6 in.

Crew Cab 5 ft. 8 in.; 6 ft. 6 in.

Max Payload (lbs.)

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 2,250 12,500 WT, LS, Custom, LT, LTZ, High Country

2500 Available Engines Vortec 6.0L V8 Duramax 6.6L V8 diesel Cab Configuration Regular Cab Double Cab Crew Cab Max Payload (lbs.)

3,534

Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 360 @ 5,400 rpm 380 @ 4,200 rpm Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic 445 @ 2,800 rpm 910 @ 1,600 rpm Allison 1000 six-speed automatic Pickup Box Length 8 ft.

6 ft. 6 in.; 8 ft.

6 ft. 6 in.; 8 ft.

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 14,500 conventional; 18,100 5th wheel WT, LT, LTZ, High Country

3500 Available Engines Vortec 6.0L V8 Duramax 6.6L V8 turbo-diesel Cab Configuration Regular Cab Double Cab Crew Cab Max Payload (lbs.)

7,153

Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 360 @ 5,400 380 @ 4,200 Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic 445 @ 2,800 910 @ 1,600 Allison 1000 six-speed automatic Pickup Box Length 8 ft.

8 ft.

6 ft. 6 in.; 8 ft.

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 20,000 conventional; 23,300 5th wheel WT, LT, LTZ, High Country

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THE TUNGSTEN LIMITED SPORTS RAM’S

MOST LUXURIOUS INTERIOR 1500 Available Engines 3.6L Pentastar V6 3.0L Ecodiesel V­6 5.7L HEMI V­8 Cab Configuration Regular Cab Quad Cab Crew Cab Max Payload (lbs.)

1,920

Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 305 @ 6,400 rpm 269 @ 4,175 rpm Torqueflite 845RE eight-­speed automatic 240 @ 3,600 rpm 420 @ 2,000 rpm Torqueflite 8HP70 eight-­speed automatic 395 @ 5,600 rpm 410 @ 3,950 rpm Torqueflite 8HP70 eight-­speed automatic Pickup Box Length 6 ft. 4 in.; 8 ft.

6 ft. 4 in.

5 ft. 7 in.; 6 ft. 4 i­n.

Max Trailering (lbs.) Trim Levels 10,620 Tradesman, Express, SLT, HFE, Big Horn/Lone Star, Sport, Night, Rebel, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Laramie Limited, Limited Tungsten

2500

The Ram 1500 offers many unique options, including a fuel-efficient EcoDiesel V6 engine, five-link-coil rear suspension system with optional air suspension, Ram Box bedside storage, hidden bins and a flat-load floor. The vehicle is available in 11 different trim levels.

For 2018, Ram Trucks enhances its pickup line with a new Tungsten Limited edition that sports the most luxurious interior to date. These trucks also offer 8.4-in. radios with 4G LTE, HD Radio, Android Auto, Apple Car Play, USB Flip, pinch to zoom and improved resolution. A Sirius Guardian with SOS Call, Roadside Assistance, Remote Services, Send and Go and Vehicle Finder is offered, as well. A remote exterior switch in the truck bed activates LED bed lights and a backup camera, now standard on all models.

A fleet telematics module tracks vehicle efficiency. www.forconstructionpros.com/10072761

3500 Available Engines Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 5.7-liter HEMI V8 383 @ 5,600 rpm 400 @ 4,000 rpm 66RFE automatic six speed 6.4-liter HEMI V8 410 @ 5,600 rpm 429 @ 4,000 rpm 66RFE automatic six speed 6.7-liter Cummins G56 manual six-speed overdrive; High-Output Turbo Diesel 385 @ 2,800 rpm 900 @ 1,600 rpm 68RFE automatic six-speed Cab Configuration Pickup Box Length Regular Cab 8 ft.

Crew Cab 6 ft. 4 in.; 8 ft.

Mega Cab 6 ft. 4 in.

Max Payload (lbs.)

Max Trailering (lbs.) Trim Levels 7,390 31,210 5th wheel Tradesman, SLT, Big Horn, Lone Star, Sport, Power Wagon, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Limited, Limited Tungsten

Titan Available Engines 5.6L Endurance V8 Cab Configuration Single Cab King Cab Crew Cab Max Payload (lbs.)

1,950

Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 390 @ 5,800 rpm 394 @ 4,000 rpm Seven-speed automatic Pickup Box Length 8 ft.

6.5 ft.

5.5 ft.

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 9,740 S, SV, PRO-4X, SL, Platinum Reserve

Titan XD Available Engines 5.6L Endurance V8 Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel Cab Configuration Single Cab King Cab Crew Cab Max Payload (lbs.)

2,420

Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 390 @ 5,800 rpm 394 @ 4,000 rpm Seven-speed automatic 310 @ 3,200 rpm 555 @ 1,600 rpm Six-speed Aisin A466ND automatic Pickup Box Length 8 ft.

6.5 ft.

6.5 ft.

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 12,640 S, SV, PRO-4X, SL, Platinum Reserve

NISSAN

RAM TRUCKS

Available Engines Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 5.7-liter HEMI V8 383 @ 5,600 rpm 400 @ 4,000 rpm 66RFE automatic six speed 6.4-liter HEMI V8 410 @ 5,600 rpm 429 @ 4,000 rpm 66RFE automatic six speed 6.7-liter Cummins G56 manual six-speed overdrive; High-Output Turbo Diesel 385 @ 2,800 rpm 900 @ 1,600 rpm 68RFE automatic six-speed; Cab Configuration Pickup Box Length Regular Cab 8 ft.

Crew Cab 6 ft. 4 in.; 8 ft.

Mega Cab 6 ft. 4 in.

Max Payload (lbs.)

Max Trailering (lbs.) Trim Levels 3,990 17,980 Tradesman, SLT, Big Horn, Lone Star, Sport, Power Wagon, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Limited, Limited Tungsten

Nissan blurred the line between 1/2-ton and heavy-duty pickups when it rolled out the Titan XD. For 2018, Nissan has added the Titan and Titan XD Midnight editions. These models include: black grille with dark insert, dark headlights, black fog light finishers, black fender louvers (Titan XD only), black outside rearview mirrors and door handles, step rails, black exterior badging, 20-in. black painted aluminum-alloy wheels, body-color front and rear bumpers, charcoal interior trim, Midnight Edition exterior badges and available Midnight Edition floor mats. www.forconstructionpros.com/10076256

NISSAN BLURRED THE LINE

BETWEEN 1/2-TON AND HEAVY-DUTY PICKUPS WHEN IT ROLLED OUT THE TITAN XD

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FORD PULLED THE WRAPS OFF A NEW F-SERIES SUPER DUTY LIMITED THAT DELIVERS TECHNOLOGY AND COMFORT RESERVED FOR

FLAGSHIP SEDANS

F-150 Available Engines 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 FFV 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Gas 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Gas 3.5L EcoBoost High Output 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 FFV 3.0L Power Stroke V6 Diesel Cab Configuration Regular Cab SuperCab SuperCrew Max Payload (lbs.)

3,270

Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 290 @ 6,500 265 @ 4,000 Six-speed SelectShift automatic 325 @ 5,000 400 @ 2,750 10-speed SelectShift automatic 375 @ 5,000 470 @ 2,500 10-speed SelectShift automatic 450 @ 5,000 510 @ 3,500 10-speed SelectShift automatic 395 @ 5,750 400 @ 4,500 10-speed SelectShift automatic TBA TBA 10-speed SelectShift automatic Pickup Box Length 6.5 ft.; 8 ft.

5.5 ft.; 6.5 ft.; 8 ft.

5.5 ft.; 6.5 ft.

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 13,200 XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited, Raptor

F-250

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For 2018, Ford offers advanced powertrain options on the F-150 pickup trucks, including a 3.0-liter V6 Power Stroke diesel available this spring. Auto Start-Stop is now standard for all F-150 models. In addition, there are new engine options available, including a 3.3-liter V6 gasoline engine with flex-fuel capability and a second-generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost. The 5.0-liter V8 gasoline engine has been upgraded with advanced dual port and direct-injection technology, plus spray-on bore liner technology.

Ford also pulled the wraps off a new F-Series Super Duty Limited. It delivers technology and comfort previously reserved for premium flagship sedans, yet is able to tow more than 30,000 lbs.

Other changes to the Super Duty line include an F-450 Crew Cab with 8-ft. box available in a two-wheel-drive configuration, and a standard rearview camera on the XL Series trucks.

In addition, an 11,400-lb. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) package is available for single-rear-wheel trucks and a 13,000-lb.

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Available Engines 6.2L V8 FFV 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel Cab Configuration Regular Cab SuperCab SuperCrew Max Payload (lbs.)

4,200

Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 385 @ 5,750 430 @ 3,800 TorqShift six-speed SelectShift automatic 440 @ 2,800 925 @ 1,800-2,000 TorqShift six-speed SelectShift automatic Pickup Box Length 8 ft.

6.75 ft.; 8 ft.

6.75 ft.; 8 ft.

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 18,000 conventional; 18,600 5th Wheel XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited

F-350 Available Engines 6.2L V8 FFV 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel Cab Configuration Regular Cab SuperCab SuperCrew Max Payload (lbs.)

7,630

Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 385 @ 5,750 430 @ 3,800 TorqShift six-speed SelectShift automatic 440 @ 2,800 925 @ 1,800-2,000 TorqShift six-speed SelectShift automatic Pickup Box Length 8 ft.

6.75 ft.; 8 ft.

6.75 ft.; 8 ft.

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 21,000 conventional; 32,000 5th wheel XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited

F-450 Available Engines 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel Cab Configuration SuperCrew Max Payload (lbs.)

7,630

Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 440 @ 2,800 925 @ 1,800-2,000 TorqShift six-speed SelectShift automatic Pickup Box Length 8 ft.

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 21,000 conventional; 32,500 5th wheel XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited

THE TOYOTA TUNDRA SPORTS

A NEW LOOK UP FRONT AND A NEW TRD SPORT PACKAGE

TOYOTA For 2018, the Toyota Tundra sports a new look up front and a new TRD Sport package. The advanced Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P) system is now standard on all Tundra grades. Reflecting ongoing trends in the segment, the Regular Cab models have been discontinued, leaving an all four-door lineup with the Double Cab and CrewMax models. www.forconstructionpros.com/10074954

Tundra Available Engines 4.6-liter i-Force V8 5.7-liter i-Force V8 Cab Configuration Double Cab CrewMax Max Payload (lbs.)

1,670

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Horsepower (hp) Torque (ft.-lbs.) Transmission 310 @ 5,600 rpm 327 @ 3,400 rpm Six-speed electronically controlled automatic 381 @ 5,600 rpm 401 @ 3,600 rpm Six-speed electronically controlled automatic Pickup Box Length 6.5 ft.; 8.1 ft.

5.5 ft.

Max Trailering (lbs.)

Trim Levels 10,200 conventional SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1784 Edition

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TRUCKS & TRANSPORTATION >> Products

Mack Granite for Concrete Mixer Applications

ARDCO Articulating Multi-Purpose Truck The next-generation Articulating MultiPurpose Truck (AMT) features a modular back-end platform that offers the flexibility to customize the vehicle to suit any work environment.

• AMT 600 includes a 250-hp Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 4 Final diesel engine, selectable four- or six-wheel drive and a 45,000-lb. maximum payload • AMT 400 features a 200-hp Cummins Tier 4 engine, two- or four-wheel drive and a 28,000-lb maximum payload • High-strength center pivot trunnion with approximately 20° of oscillation • Dana six-speed powershift transmission with twist-grip shifter • 23-mph top travel speed

Acela Extreme-duty Monterra Trucks

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The Monterra truck line utilizes a proprietary process that resets U.S. Army Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTVs) to a near zero-mile condition.

• Over-the-road configuration with extreme off-road capability • 4x4 and 6x6 all-wheel-drive chassis, utility, crane and service trucks available • 330-hp Caterpillar 7.2L turbocharged diesel engine • Feature a 22-in. ground clearance and 54-ft. turning radius • 46-in. tires with Central Tire Inflation Systems (CTIS)

The lighter weight Granite model for concrete mixer applications includes the 2017 Mack MP7 11L engine and the mDRIVE HD 14-speed automated manual transmission with creeper gears.

• MP7 delivers 425 hp and 1,560 lbs.-ft. of torque, yet is about 51 lbs. lighter • Integrated mDRIVE HD 14-speed transmission allows seamless communication with components to keep truck in the right gear • Standard ClearTech One singlepackage exhaust aftertreatment frees up frame-rail space and reduces weight by approximately 17 lbs.

• BodyLink III bodybuilder connector simplifies body installation and facilitates communication to the truck ECU

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Western Star 6900XD Offroad MBT-40

IMT 610, 710, 810 and 910 Articulating Cranes The 610, 710, 810 and 910 articulating crane models offer lifting capacities in the 40,000- to 70,000-ft.-lb. range.

• Over-bending ensures working area between main boom and jib is no less than 195° • Electronic Vehicle Stability (EVS) system available to monitor crane stability • Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) monitors crane’s load moment, operation and function • Include internal hose routing, the “j” stow hook and improved lift to weight ratio

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Available in 6x4 and 6x6 configurations, the 6900XD Offroad MBT-40 “Multi-Body Transformer” offers the ability to quickly change from one fully functional in-cab controlled body to another.

• Combines a Palfinger G68 hooklift with a lifting capacity of 68,000 lbs. and a transformer package • Generic in-cab control system and self-adapting hydraulic system allow quick swapping of controls of multiple body applications • Multiple hydraulic, air and electrical connections to connect and power flow-controlled hydraulic motors and pumps, heavy high flow tip cylinders and other body needs

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Terramac RT6 Compact Crawler Carrier The 17,990-lb. RT6 features a compact footprint of 16’ 2” x 8’ 2”, delivers a 12,000-lb. carrying capacity and boasts travel speeds up to 6.5 mph.

• 130-hp Cummins QSB 4.5 diesel engine and two-speed hydrostatic transmission • Rubber track technology with a 5.4psi fully loaded ground pressure or 3.2 psi unloaded • Standard units available with a flat bed, dump bed or rock dump bed • Accommodates a variety of support equipment, such as digger derricks, bark blowers, cranes, vacuum excavators, generators and tanks • Can be easily loaded onto a tag trailer for transport to/from the jobsite

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XL 80 Power Tail Trailer from XL Specialized Trailers The XL 80 Power Tail trailer has a hydraulic fold-under flip tail ramp for quick loading and unloading of hard-to-load medium-duty equipment.

• 48- or 53-ft. lengths • Load angle of 10° accommodates aerial lifts, rollers, forklifts and paving equipment • Rated at 80,000 lbs. overall and 50,000 lbs. concentrated in 10 ft.

• 25,000-lb. lifting capacity on tail for loads centered on main platform

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Venturo VC750FB Van Crane The 160-lb. Venturo VC750FB fits Eurostyle vans as well as the Ford Transit 250 Mid-Roof work van side door.

• 2-ft. 6-in. folding boom with a 750-lb. maximum capacity and 1,850-ft.-lb. crane rating • 12V DC winch with 1.3-hp motor and planetary gear train with 123:1 reduction • Manual 360° rotation with band brake ensures controlled load positioning • Dynamic motor braking allows for controlled lowering • Integrated surface mounting socket with 12” x 12” baseplate, 25 ft. of 3/16-in. aircraft-quality wire rope, a remote control pendant with 12-ft. cord and quick disconnect and load block with swivel hook and safety latch

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TRUCKS & TRANSPORTATION >> Products

Ox Bodies Lightweight TrailMaker The TrailMaker dump body is constructed of carbon steel that offers the weight of aluminum, making it up to 35% lighter than the company’s standard dump bodies.

• Designed specifically for the transportation of sand, dirt, asphalt and small construction aggregates • Available in 14- to 20-ft. body lengths and capacities from 7.3 to 33 cu. yds.

• Dump floor free of weld seams to ensure payloads are completely discharged • Optional retractable mud flaps, tailgate coal chute, cab shields ranging from 12 to 42 in., side-mounted hydraulic tanks with sight glass, steel or Tread Brite aluminum gravel guards and recessed and rubber-grommeted LED lighting

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Freightliner Medium- and Severe-duty Truck Options Several options contribute to the durability and performance of Freightliner medium duty (M2) and severe duty (SD) truck models.

• Hood Mounted Mirrors for the 108SD and 114SD in heated or non-heated versions with a tripod-style base • Rock guard for the 108SD and 114SD • Remote start/stop for the M2 106, M2 112, 108SD and 114SD with manual transmissions • Watson & Chalin Lift Axle Suspensions for use with single tires available on all SD models • Hendrickson AeroClad 12-in. Logger Style Bumper for the 122SD consists of lightweight chrome with cutouts for a center tow, driving lights and fog lights

Felling Pan Series Trailers Talbert 35CC-HRG Lowbed Trailer The 35CC-HRG is manufactured with heavy-duty T-1, 100,000-psi minimum yield steel and rated at 70,000 lbs. overall and 70,000 lbs. within a 12-ft. load base.

• Non-ground bearing hydraulic gooseneck with four hydraulic cylinders parallel to the ground • Axles close coupled and can be designed to accept an optional pin-on axle for loads requiring three axles in a row • 43-ft. 9-in. overall length includes a 24-ft.-long deck that is 8 ft. 6 in. wide and a 9-ft. 9-in. rear bridge section • Swinging, removable outriggers provide 12 in. of added width on each side of deck to accommodate oversized loads • Rear ride height of the Ridewell suspension system can be adjusted +3 or -3 in. for greater head clearance

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Eager Beaver 50 GSL-PT Trailer Kenworth T370 Vocational Options Options for the T370 include heavy-duty 16,000-, 18,000- and 20,000-lb. front axles, as well as a straight steel channel bumper, larger size 385/65R22.5 steer tires and molded thermoplastic fender extensions.

• Heavy front axles can be paired with 46,000-lb. rear axles suited for dump, fuel delivery, utility, crane, service trucks, mixers and more • Available Meritor or Dana non-drive front steer axles rated from 16,000 to 20,000 lbs. and 44,000- and 46,000-lb. heavy-duty tandem-drive rear axles • Can be spec’d with the PACCAR PX-9 engine rated up to 350 hp and 1,150 lbs.-ft. of torque

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2018 Hino 338 Medium-duty Truck The Hino 338 medium-duty truck has a 33,000-lb. GVW and a 108-in. BBC, making it suited for a range of vocational applications including construction, utilities, petroleum/gas delivery and waste/recycling.

• Hino J08E-V8 six-cylinder, inline watercooled, 8L diesel engine supplies 260 max hp and 660 lbs.-ft. of torque • Standard Allison 2500 HS/2500RDS transmission with Shift Energy Management • Frame offers a yield strength of 80,000 psi standard or 120,000 psi optional • 12,000-lb. standard front with taper-leaf front spring and 21,000-lb. rear axle with semi-elliptic main spring

The TMAX 30K is designed to accept a 30,000 ft.-lb. rated service crane or smaller that lifts 5,000 lbs. or less.

• Features the Torq-Isolator torsion box understructure and crane compartment which isolates the crane lifting forces into the stabilizers and chassis frame • 14-ga. galvanneal steel body side compartments with double-panel aluminum doors and a bonded internal hat channel • Uses stainless steel billet-style hinges, three-point stainless steel compression latches and double spring over center door closures to keep door in a positive open or closed position

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Maintainer EH3516/H3516 Cranes The EH3516 electric-hydraulic crane has a 15,000 ft.-lb. crane rating and maximum lift of 3,500 lbs., and is available in the H3516 fully hydraulic version.

• Offer 478° of rotation and boom elevation from -13° to +78° • Feature a planetary winch with hoist drum and wire rope located outside of the boom for improved operator visibility • 4-gpm power pack for maximized crane speeds • Self-protecting thermal shutdown built into the 12V DC motor • Proportional wireless crane remote • Optional battery isolator

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Navistar International HV Series Severe-service Truck

The V900133 UNDERHOOD70 rotary screw air compressor system is designed specifically for the GMC Sierra’s 2017 Duramax diesel engine.

• Fits the engine and chassis while keeping the new truck warranty intact • Provides up to 70 cfm at 100% duty cycle for on-demand air • Installs under the hood of the truck, making it suitable for use in extreme climates, including arctic and desert environments

The HV Series severe-service truck is available with the International A26 12.4L big bore engine, which produces up to 475 hp and 1,700 lbs.-ft. of torque.

• Also available with the Cummins B6.7 and Cummins L9 engines • 20,000-lb. offset bowl front drive axle allows for a lower ride height • Inside wheel cut of up to 50° • Super Single 1/2-in.-thick fame rails rated up to 3.35M RBM and incorporating integral 20- and 27-in. frame extensions • Available in Regular Cab, Extended Cab and Crew Cab • Heavy-duty, double-sided galvanized steel cab with redesigned cab doors and optimized visibility • Optional OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics system and Over-theAir (OTA) programming

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Stellar TMAX 30K Service Body

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The 50 GSL-PT paver trailer has a 100,000-lb. load capacity and 122,700lb. GVWR and is suited for loading rollers, pavers and milling machines.

• Tapered four-beam, 16-in.-deep cambered I-beam mainframe and side rails • 10-in.-deep crossmembers pierced through the mainframe • 25,000-lb. axles with all-wheel ABS (4S3M) with spring brakes on all axles • Cush air ride suspension with 75,000-lb.capacity, air lift third axle

The enhanced Pan Series model line of trailers includes an increased ramp width from 14 to 16 in.

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T R U CKS & T R A N S P O R TAT I O N Products Prinoth Panther T14R Rotating Dumper The Panther T14R allows continuous rotation of the upper portion of the vehicle independent from the undercarriage, enabling work in tight, sensitive areas.

• 29,100-lb. payload capacity • 275-hp Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT turbo diesel, Tier 4 Final diesel engine with electronic fuel system • Large-wheel tandem suspension undercarriage with rubber tracks offers 3.97-psi ground pressure or 7.46 psi loaded • Elevated engine position provides optimal fording depth of up to 55 in.

• 8.1-mph maximum speed

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Buyers Products Slide Out Truck Bed Boxes The Slide Out Truck Bed Boxes boast a reinforced box design that fits comfortably in truck beds for easy access to tools.

• Smooth aluminum construction and rain gutter design provide year-round durability and protection • Push-button locking latch releases drawer, which automatically locks in position every 8 in. to control drawer motion • Movable partitions and dividers provide configurability for a range of tools and hardware • Offered in a multitude of sizes to fit any work truck model or need

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Minimizer Insert-Style Slick Plate The Insert-Style Slick Plate is designed for trucks that have Holland fifth wheels with built-in lube plate inserts, including the Holland FWAL, FW31 and FW33 fifth wheels.

• Non-stick polymer surface eliminates the need to grease the fifth-wheel plate • Protects the top of the fifth-wheel plate from wear and tear • Kits come complete with pre-drilled ultra composite plates, ram bars and all necessary mounting hardware

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STAHL ChallengerST Body Package The ChallengerST body package features 14-gauge compartment construction, 7-gauge hot-rolled crossmembers and a 12-gauge embossed galvanneal tread plate floor.

• Single-piece faceplate body sides for strength and rigidity • Aerospace-grade lock-bolt construction • Fully hidden, bolt-on door hinges • Lock cylinders keyed alike • Easily adjustable, 14-gauge bolt-in metal trays with dividers

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T R U CKS & T R A N S P O R TAT I O N By Curt Bennink

Don’t Let the ELD Mandate

SLAM THE BRAKES on Operations

You must be compliant by December 17 to operate trucks with a GCWR exceeding 10,000 lbs.

T

he new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rule mandating Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) stirred up controversy this summer as groups opposed to and in support of the rule faced off.

Perhaps due to the challenges, many commercial truck fleets held off on implementation. But the rule still stands and the compliance date looms.

“The time is running out,” cautions Kelly Frey, vice president of marketing for Telogis.

If you want to work with a preferred vendor as opposed to what’s available, you need to act now, as the lines are starting to form.

“Even if you have all your equipment installed, you still have to set aside time for training,” states Melissa Rogers, product manager for HCSS. There will be changes in procedures in the move toward a digital solution vs. working with paper logs.

If you are currently not testing a solution, you don’t have any time to waste. “The first step is to determine if you have an AOBRD-compliant solution

today,” says Frey. Those currently using an approved AOBRD (automatic on-board recording device) have another two years to make the transition to ELD. Yet, you may still want to investigate an ELD solution since no one is certain if there will be increased scrutiny of AOBRDs by roadside inspectors. “The next step would be to identify a registered, certified provider, then ensure they have a supply of devices they can install.”

Don’t risk compliance on promises; check your ELD supplier’s status. “On its website, FMCSA has a list of applications that are actually certified and approved,” says Amy Tarkington, product marketing, HCSS. “Some companies are promising that they will be certified by FMCSA, but they are not on that list yet. So, check the list and make sure it is not just something that is promised.”

Due to procrastination and the rapidly approaching deadline, getting your fleet properly equipped could become a challenge. “There is only a finite number of installers available,”

Tarkington points out. “If you want a professional installation, you have to make sure you are not getting caught without having an installer available. By December 1 or 2, things could get tight.”

ELD vendors expect a surge in business. “The biggest issue coming up is there has been such a delay that there is going to be a rush on the market and there may be some hardware shortages,” says Rogers. “Also, you need to take into account the time it is going to take to learn the system, get everything installed, teach the drivers and make sure

everyone knows what they need to be doing and how they are supposed to be interacting with the applications so that they can be compliant on December 18.

You cannot just turn this on and be ready to go in a day.”

ENFORCEMENT QUESTIONS REMAIN The mandate is going to change roadside enforcement, but nobody can be certain of the impact until the rule takes effect. “The DOT inspectors and law enforcement are still learning these new systems, so there is going to be a time of turmoil that we are all going to go through,” says Frey. Some of

Pickup trucks often fall under the HOS requirements when they pull a trailer with a 10,000lb. gross combination vehicle weight or larger. However, the requirements were previously not always enforced.

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this could result in a change in enforcement practices.

Historically, most of the roadside out of service penalties and fines were related to simple but common errors. “Something like 60% of the roadside out of services and fines were related to form and manner — things like forgetting to put your name on the log or doing your math wrong. All of those errors go away with ELDs.” That may shift the focus elsewhere. “The fines and the penalties that the DOT officers have been getting for those forms and manners are going to be reduced, so they are going to need to get their money. They are going to focus more on the vehicle inspection and they are going to broaden their enforcement,” Frey predicts.

This will place a greater emphasis on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).

In addition, light-duty vehicles pulling trailers that previously often flew under the radar may draw more scrutiny. The laws remain the same: any vehicle above 10,000-lb. gross combination weight is subject to hours of service (HOS) rules. “You just didn’t see a lot of enforcement at roadsides,” says Frey.

TRAIN FOR SUCCESS Change management is critical to successful ELD implementation. “You have to train your drivers and bring them up to speed,” Frey states. “You must train the drivers, but also the back office. You have to make sure they know how to do the logs, make edits if the

driver forgets to do something, make sure the documentation is in order in case you get audited.

“Then you need to make sure the driver knows how to handle the roadside inspection, because there are going to be new questions that roadside inspectors are going to be asking,” he continues. “Are you ELD compliant?

Are you AORBD compliant?

Show me the certificate that says you have a registered device.

These things will be coming up.”

Everyone needs to understand the process. “Let the drivers know what you are doing. Bring them into the conversation,” Frey encourages. “Get the back office and drivers to discuss how they will get the information, edit the information if need be and work together as a team.”

The back office needs to come up to speed with HOS regulations. “Someone in the office can make edits to a log, but when they are editing a log, it is not a true edit,” explains Rogers. “They are suggesting edits to drivers. The driver needs to know how to interact with the app and the driver has to accept or reject the edit. The driver owns the log.”

You can simplify the transitions by choosing a solution that meets your needs without being overly complex. “Find a solution that is easy to learn, and something that is intuitive and easy to use,” Tarkington advises.

“You should look for a system that will not disrupt your daily activities.”

CHOOSE A SOLUTION THAT FITS Many contractors fall under the short-haul exemption and should choose a product that best meets their needs. “They should choose a provider that has automated the 150-air-mile or even 100-air-mile exemption,” suggests Frey. “In our system, if we determine that a driver breaks the 150-mile radius using GPS and they don’t return to their starting location within 12 hours — which is required by the mandate — then we automatically alert them. If they do it for eight days, we alert them that they may have to switch to federal rules.”

Long-term projects in distant locations may still be covered by the short-haul exemption. “If you are a construction company and you take a job a long way

Change management is critical to successful ELD implementation. Not only do you have to train your drivers and bring them up to speed, you must also train the back office.

CONSIDER YOUR EXPOSURE/COMPLIANCE TO ELD MANDATES. SEE HOW MANY MILES ARE DRIVEN, WHAT KINDS OF VEHICLES ARE USED, IF THEY GO ACROSS STATE LINES AND IF THERE ARE CASES WHERE A LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLE BECOMES CLASSIFIED AS A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE WHEN A TRAILER OR OTHER EQUIPMENT IS ATTACHED.

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from home, but that is where you are going to be located for the next three months, that new location becomes your location for the life of the project,” notes Frey. “As long as you leave from that location and return to that location in 12 hours, you can take advantage of that short-haul exemption. I categorize that as a migrating home base.”

But if you are using the vehicles to commute home on weekends, exercise caution. “You have to be careful that you are not breaking that eight-day rule on the 150-air-mile exemption,” he adds. “There are limitations on how far you can use that vehicle as a personal conveyance.

If you use a solution that has automated that process, you can make sure you are not exposing yourselves to unnecessary risk.”

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USING A PLUG-AND-PLAY SOLUTION WOULD ALLOW THE COMPANY TO IMPLEMENT AN ELD SOLUTION IN THE QUICKEST WAY POSSIBLE WITHOUT DISRUPTING THEIR OPERATIONS.” —CHRIS HARLOW, ZED CONNECT

“We’d recommend that a construction company review its operation and consider its exposure/compliance to ELD mandates,” says Chris Harlow, director of operations, ZED Connect. “In that review process, they should see how many miles are driven, what kinds of vehicles are used, if they go across state lines and if there are cases where a light-duty vehicle becomes classified as a commercial vehicle when a trailer or other equipment is attached.”

Even though recording of hours has changed, the actual HOS rules have not. “If you use paper logs today, you are most likely going to need ELD after the mandate period,” says Harlow. “This is because HOS rules follow the combined gross vehicle weight of the truck and anything in tow.”

Many have ignored that under the existing rules, lightduty trucks can fall under HOS recording regulations. “A halfton pickup truck will qualify under the HOS category when it is pulling a trailer with a 10,000lb. gross vehicle weight or larger, which means [recording] will be required sometimes, but not at other times,” says Harlow.

“Conversely, a Class 7 or 8 truck will require ELD all of the time.

In both situations, paper logs can still be used if your drivers remain within the 150-air-mile geography throughout a 30-day window, with some exceptions if your drivers go outside of this range for eight days or more.”

Your business model really determines the type of solution necessary. “If I am typically staying under my air-mile radius, and I need to be protected from risk, I look for the lowest cost to maximize ROI,” says Harlow. “I want it to be inexpensive, plugand-play and easy to use. Since my drivers will only use it a few

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days a month, ease of utilization is extremely important.”

Explore features that could be useful to your business. “A function of our ELD solution that a lot of our customers use is the yard move,” says Rogers. “As the driver approaches a yard site, they are selecting a driving status that says ‘yard move’. The entire time they have yard move selected, it is only going to deduct from their shift hours. It will never deduct from drive time.”

“You also want to look for a system that lets multiple drivers log in at the same time if you have dual drivers for one truck,” suggests Tarkington. “You don’t want to have to switch back and forth and have to wait for one driver to log out.”

USE EXISTING TOOLS Most contractors have already heavily invested in mobile communication tools. “We would recommend a simple plug-and-play solution that utilizes the tools that are already available, such as smart devices or tablets,” says Harlow. “You can leverage an already sunk cost in existing devices. Using a plug-and-play solution would allow the company to implement an

ELD solution in the quickest way possible without disrupting their operations.”

He adds, “With the bringyour-own device solution, an intuitive application is downloaded on a phone or tablet, and the driver interacts with this application to create, edit and certify his logs, as well as be prepared for DOT inspections. As a result, [these] solutions are designed to be as intuitive as possible, so the learning curve for training employees should be expected to be pretty low.”

Another consideration is utilizing ELD solutions already built into your vehicles. “People are often not aware there are built-in solutions that their vehicle manufacturers may already have,” says Frey. “As an example, we support Volvo and Mack trucks where they have a built-in ELD solution that we can provide for the customers.

Increasingly, on Ford trucks, the Ford Telematics is powered by Telogis. Look to see if you have built-in solutions within your fleet.”

If you are going to spend money on a system, make sure it communicates with other systems in your fleet. “Look for something that comes with other product integrations,” advises Tarkington. “With HCSS, you automatically get the telematics benefit and a lot of that data will

also benefit you in other parts of your business.”

ACCOUNT FOR DVIRS Mobile solutions such as tablets and smartphones can also be beneficial when incorporating DVIRs, though secure mounting on the vehicle is required.

“That is clear in the rules. You need to mount the device when the vehicle is in motion,” says Frey. “What we recommend is having something that is easy to remove so that you can do a walk-around inspection.”

“A lot of solutions, including ours, incorporate DVIR,” says Harlow. “It’s a separate FMCSA requirement from ELD; however, the two solutions blend well together. It’s not necessary to have DVIR combined with ELD. It’s just convenient for the company and driver to have both in the same system, because it will be used every day.”

According to Frey, DVIR can also be used to benefit your off-road equipment fleet. While inspecting trucks and trailers for defects, the driver can use the same DVIR with customized reports to note defects of the equipment being transported for use by your maintenance department. “[HCSS has] a custom DVIR, so you can make a form specific to any piece of equipment that is going to be driven or attached to that vehicle,” says Rogers. “The driver logs in with whatever piece of equipment they are going to be driving that day and it populates with whatever inspection points they need.” ET

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S AFE T Y & C O M P LI A N C E By Kim Berndtson

KEEP IT SAFE

During Heavy Truck Crane Lifts Truck-mounted cranes can handle heavy loads, but preparing for the lift can help ensure it’s a safe one.

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here are plenty of things that can derail progress at a jobsite, not the least of which is equipment that is down. Sometimes the repairs require the use of a service truck with a crane, for example, to lift and remove an engine or other heavy component that has failed on site.

While truck cranes are designed to tackle the heavy lifting, it’s important to prepare for a safe lift — one that avoids damage to equipment and injuries to workers.

Before a lift even occurs, Nathan Schiermeyer, director of engineering, Maintainer, highlights the importance of utilizing trained and competent operators to perform the lift. “Crane operators need to be competent individuals as defined by OSHA,” he says. “A competent operator requires training and familiarization with the specific equipment to be used. The operator also needs to know all applicable federal and local regulations and requirements.”

Tom Wallace, sales manager, Iowa Mold Tooling (IMT), emphasizes an additional critical pre-lift item: conducting a crane inspection. “Conduct a thorough visual checkup by walking around the entire crane during daily inspections and again before doing a lift,” he advises.

“Operators need to ensure that all the parts of the crane have been checked and are in good working condition before any lifts.”

Inspect the crane for leaks, including looking for hoses that might have a defect that could become a leak. Also check the wire rope on the winch for any frays or nicks that could pose a potential problem, and look

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for hazards caused by defects in the equipment due to wear and tear or damage that might have occurred.

“By identifying these issues before a lift, you can prevent more damage from occurring and avoid accidents,” says Wallace. For new operators, or seasoned operators with questions or concerns, IMT provides a manual with each crane model that outlines a daily inspection checklist for the crane body and chassis. “Using that checklist, you can ensure you’re inspecting every piece of the equipment.”

Tim Davison, product manager, and Matt Schroeder, engineering manager, Stellar Industries, point out that more companies are requiring operators to conduct a lift (“pick”) plan. It includes a review of the ground conditions and surrounding environment, load/ weight calculations and verifications and other items.

“It’s about safety,” says Davison. “And it’s about planning before you act,” adds Schroeder.

IDENTIFY SITE HAZARDS Lift evaluations at the jobsite should start at ground level.

“Whenever possible, the stabilizers should be on level, stable ground,” Wallace recommends.

“Be aware of ground conditions before deploying the stabilizers so you can avoid situations like the stabilizers sinking into mud.”

Davison agrees, adding, “If a stabilizer leg isn’t on firm ground, you can tip the truck.

Make sure the truck crane is on solid footing, rather than on a newly excavated piece of ground that is soft.”

Cribbing or an outrigger pad can be used to provide additional support, if needed. “You want to increase the surface area,” says Davison. For example, wood placed in a waffle- or latticetype pattern can spread the weight of the crane over a much larger area, thereby giving it added flotation. “It’s similar to tossing

a piece of steel into a body of water. It will sink because it doesn’t displace enough water for it to float. Conversely, an aircraft carrier has a lot of surface area that displaces the water and spreads out the load so the ship can float. It’s all about surface area and displacing weight. It’s the same way with the ground.

If it isn’t terra firma, or firm ground, you need to find a way to spread out the weight.”

Wallace concurs, adding, “If there is any doubt of the ground conditions, an expert in rigging or site surveyor should be utilized.”

Once ground conditions are assessed, attention should

When preparing for a lift, be aware of ground conditions and ensure the truck is on solid footing, not a newly excavated piece of ground that is soft. Cribbing or an outrigger pad can be used to provide additional support, if needed.

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be directed to the rest of the working area, including identifying any potential hazards and obstructions within the perimeter. “The area needs to be clear,” says Schroeder. “Check for other equipment and be sure to look overhead for any power lines and maintain a safe distance from them.”

Schiermeyer also stresses the importance of checking for other workers who may be in the area.

“Personnel are not allowed to be in the fall zone of the crane,” he says. “Frequently with service trucks, this step is overlooked as there are often other people working on the same equipment being repaired. A competent crane operator will never place himself between the load being moved and another object.”

WEIGHT/LOAD CONSIDERATIONS With the environment secured, operators can turn their attention to lifting the load, taking into consideration its weight, as well as the position of the crane on the vehicle and the position of the load in relation to the crane — both of which can affect maximum lifting capacities.

“As operators prepare to lift the load after inspecting the crane, they need to fully understand how much that load weighs,” says Wallace. “Knowing what your load weighs is essential to any lift that’s going to be done safely to prevent potential hazards. Often, operators just guess, but that is not sufficient. They need to know

the actual weight to avoid overloading the crane.”

To ensure the crane operates within safe load limits, refer to the load charts that are published in the owner’s manual. In the case of some manufacturers, load charts can also be found on the machine itself. With IMT cranes, they can be found both on the crane and on the door of the crane compartment. The charts indicate maximum lifting capabilities as well as how the position of the crane affects lifting capabilities.

“When the crane is on the back corner of the body, as with most mechanics trucks, the most stable lifting zone is off the rear of the truck,” says Schiermeyer.

“The owner’s manual of any crane/body will give the specifics of the unit being used. The operator must make sure that

“Recently, the marketplace has been trending toward trucks without front stabilizers due to their impact on overall weight.

What that means, however, is the cranes on these trucks... become derated,” he points out.

“If an operator is in a truck without a front stabilizer, they need to be aware that as they move the crane, the load may become derated. For example, if the load is 100% stable directly behind the truck, as you move it toward the cab, it might drop to 60%. So the operator needs to realize that the crane can only lift 60% of what it’s rated at in that quadrant.”

Davison and Schroeder also indicate that the position of the load in relation to the crane can affect how much can be lifted.

“The farther away the load is from the crane, the less weight

importantly, verify that no one is around who could be caught in the way of the lift.

“Make sure the stabilizers are completely deployed,” he continues. “It’s also always good to check the rigging. Make sure all safety devices are in place so the load doesn’t slip off the hook.

Conduct a thorough visual checkup by walking around the entire crane during daily inspections and again before performing a lift.

“Knowing what your load weighs is essential to any lift that’s going to be done safely to prevent potential hazards. Often, operators just guess, but that is not sufficient. They need to know the actual weight to avoid overloading the crane.”

— Tom Wallace, sales manager, Iowa Mold Tooling the load to be lifted falls within the crane capacity chart, and also the stability zone of the vehicle.”

As you rotate the crane, that load chart will indicate the maximum load limit in each particular quadrant, adds Wallace. “Be aware of where those load limits are and the angle of your crane,” he says.

“IMT offers a 360° stable crane environment on many models, so you will remain stable if you follow the chart all the way around the truck.

the crane can pick up,” says Davison. “It’s no different than if you were to pick up a box off the ground. When you reach down to pick it up at your feet, you can lift more than if you are forced to reach for it over a chair and 3 ft. away from you.”

SAFE LIFTING TECHNIQUES It’s always a good idea to conduct another quick visual inspection prior to a lift, advises Wallace, noting that it’s important to double check for power lines or obstructions and, most

Remember that safety devices and load charts are not suggestions. They are mandatory rules to follow.”

Davison also recommends that loads be kept as low to the ground as possible during the lift.

“People may want to bring a load into the air,” he comments. “But you never need to bring it farther off the ground than it needs to be. For example, if you are picking an engine from a piece of equipment, once you have cleared the machine, bring it down closer to the ground. I recommend bringing it to within a foot of the ground. Until you need to raise it into the back of the service truck, there is no reason to have it high in the air. It may be faster to keep it raised throughout the lift, but it isn’t as safe.”

Once the lift is complete, it’s important to secure the load and properly stow the crane, stabilizers, winches and any moving components, says Schroeder.

BUILT-IN SAFETY AND CONTROL FEATURES To help ensure safety and prevent overloading situations, as well as to maximize control and stability throughout a lift,

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manufacturers have built several features into their machines.

“The overload systems on the cranes on the market today are much more sophisticated than they used to be,” says Wallace.

“They keep the lift stable, which in turn keeps the operator and the equipment safe. Overload systems make sure the operator and the equipment leave at the end of the day in the same condition in which they started.”

IMT also includes LED lights on its radio remote handsets, which tell operators how much of the total load is being used.

“As they’re lifting, the remote handset might say they’re at 60% of load, which will indicate to the operator that they may need to relocate for a different lifting approach in order to maximize the lift safely,” Wallace explains.

He notes that while the company recently added LED lights to single-proportional remotes, they have always been available on the fully proportional remotes.

Another new feature on IMT cranes is boom tip lights. “Boom tip lights are incredibly useful for working in dark conditions, and are a huge safety factor,” says Wallace. “The lights continually adjust to ensure both the load and the work area are

To simplify some of the manual calculations required to ensure a safe lift, Stellar Industries offers Crane Dynamics Technology Plus (CDTplus). The hand-held transmitter features an LCD display that provides feedback for the operator, including real-time load capacity, maximum distance with the current load, boom angle and percentage of load.

is automatically decreased to reduce boom bouncing and excessive swinging of the load,” he says. “When the crane is at maximum capacity (anywhere in the lifting area), the lift up, lift down, hoist up and extend out functions are disabled. Newer technology allows the wireless crane remote system to display (in percentage of total, or cumulative capacity) the load that the crane is lifting.”

Maintainer cranes are also equipped with a proportional remote control. “When the operator is near to the desired location, he/she can ‘feather’ the load accurately into place,” Schiermeyer says. “Additionally, the overall speed of the functions can be adjusted directly on the remote control in increments of 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% so the operator gains even more finite proportional control.”

something,” says Davison. “You can hover it over whatever you want to pick and it will indicate what the crane is capable of lifting before you ever hook up a load.”

It also includes a sensory indicator that alerts the operator when he/she is approaching maximum capacity. “The handle of the remote will vibrate,” says Davison. “The operator can feel that vibration so they know they need to change behavior to reduce the load. We’re trying to communicate to the operator all the time to give them as much information as we can.”

An additional “boost” mode allows a momentary increase in the capacity of the crane. “If you are within 18% of the initial load capacity, you can press the

“Before making a lift, the operator needs to take time to plan the lift, making sure that where the load is being picked and where the load is being moved to are both within the reach and capability of the crane/truck.”

— Nathan Schiermeyer, director of engineering, Maintainer

Advanced Crane Control (ACC) on Maintainer hydraulic cranes rated at 6,500 lbs. and above provides automatic load and tilt warnings. Automatic stability monitoring reduces operator error.

lit at all times. This gives operators a continuous line of sight on the load as well as the jobsite to ensure operations can be safely executed.”

Schiermeyer indicates that every Maintainer crane has overload protection via sensing pressure in the lift cylinder. “When the crane is nearing full capacity, the speed

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Schiermeyer adds that while all properly functioning cranes are designed with overload protection, the operator should never rely only on the overload protection device to limit the lifting capacity. “Before making a lift, the operator needs to take time to plan the lift, making sure that where the load is being picked and where the load is being moved to are both within the reach and capability of the crane/truck,” he emphasizes. “If the load is not in the direct line of sight of the operator, the operator should relocate the truck/crane, or his/ her own location.”

While wireless remote control systems allow full mobility around the load, Schiermeyer notes that if conditions prohibit radio signal, the operator should employ a signal person who can be in direct line of sight of the load. “A hand signal chart is provided with each unit that we build,” he adds.

To simplify some of the manual calculations required to ensure a safe lift, Stellar Industries offers Crane Dynamics Technology Plus (CDTplus). The hand-held transmitter features an LCD display that provides feedback for the operator, including real-time load capacity, maximum distance with the current load, boom angle and percentage of load.

“It provides an initial check before you ever try to move

boost button,” says Schroeder.

“It will slow down the crane and give you another 18% lifting increase.”

Stellar cranes also feature On-Demand Speed Control, which ramps up engine rpm only when the crane is being used.

“Running the crane or compressors can create a lot of noise in the work area,” says Davison.

“With our system, the engine rpms of the truck only come up when the operator actively hits a function on the crane. The engine rpms return to idle when the crane or compressors aren’t being used. The benefit is that when you aren’t using the crane, you don’t have the noise of the truck engine. It makes for a safer work environment because you can hear other things that are going on around you.” ET

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WHE E L LOA D E R S By Curt Bennink

WHEEL LOADER OPERATION Technology can reduce the operators’ workload, making them more productive.

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ith skilled operators harder to find, new technologies can help fill the void by easing the burden for both novice and skilled operators alike.

“I have trained a lot of people over the years,” recalls John Chesterman, product marketing manager for production class wheel loaders, Deere & Company.

“Probably the most common mistake is they are not entering the pile with the bucket level. Almost every wheel loader has a returnto-dig. If it is properly set, it is a feature that can at least get the bucket level to the plane of the tires to go into the pile.”

The operator just performs one stroke of the lever rather than having to hold the lever.

“To assist with returning the bucket to a set level with one stroke, we have... Return-to-Dig, which moves the boom down to a preset height with a push of the lever,” he adds. “These features are excellent for making operation smoother and helping to reduce cycle times.”

“Controlling the lift arm and the attachment precisely is a challenge for novices,” notes Martin Koller, Liebherr. “Having the bucket in the right position is vital for entering into the material effectively. With the help of the new electrohydraulic (EH) system, lift arm and bucket positions can be programmed.”

EH controls offer enhanced precision. “The Liebherr control lever, which is built into the operator’s seat as standard, allows all working and maneuvering operations to be performed with a high degree of precision and sensitivity,” says Koller. “The proportional control of the hydraulic attachment is carried out by the Liebherr control lever with mini joystick. The hydraulic joystick can be controlled with great sensitivity and very ergonomically.

The tipping speed for tilting back and dumping can be regulated individually and quickly via the touch screen display.”

BETTER CONTROL THROUGH ELECTRONICS Volvo’s Load Assist is a payload management system that provides a visual representation in real time so operators can see how much material is in the bucket. This increases the accuracy of each load.

Automating bucket functions reduces the operator’s workload. “There have been several technologies integrated with hydraulic controls which simplify operation and help less experienced operators be more productive, such as Automatic Bucket Leveling, which allows the operator to self-level the bucket without having to manually manipulate the bucket position,” says Chris Connolly, product manager, GPE products, Volvo Construction Equipment.

“Another feature is the Boom Kick-Out, which is beneficial to operators if they are loading a truck to one height all day long.

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EH controls are the building blocks of many time-saving technologies. “Electric-overhydraulic controls allow the operator to have less fatigue in operation, more consistent operation with their hand controls and the increased performance of their machine based on operator input,” says Brad Stemper, product manager, Case Construction Equipment.

EH controls are coupled with proximity sensors to control automatic bucket functions, such as return-to-dig. “Now an operator can position the loader arms or bucket in the right position and press and hold the activate switch for those functions, much like you would preset a radio

station,” says Stemper. “When it beeps, it tells you that position is now saved. The next time you activate it, the loader is going to return to that height or bucket orientation automatically when you use the detent function within the joystick control.”

EH controls have also simplified setup of auxiliary controls for novice operators. “Auxiliary hydraulic flow can be adjusted from inside the cab using the 8-in. touch screen display panel on the Case G Series,” says Stemper. “The touch screen also allows a certain level of customization where operators can make adjustment to idle speed, automatic idle shutdown and reversing fan settings.”

The ability to automatically control flow electronically results in a more efficient system. “In the old pilot systems or mechanical controls, when you grab that joystick and move it, there was immediate response to the spools,” Stemper notes. “You were asking the hydraulics to immediately turn on.”

With the flow not yet moving, this created a lot of wasted effort.

“There was a lot of friction and heat loss,” says Stemper. “With the EH control, you can watch and monitor joystick movements.

There is a ramp-up process that the controls actually have built into them.” This increases the efficiency as it allows momentum to build up before applying more pressure. “There is better management of hydraulic flow in the application.”

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management system. “Volvo launched Load Assist on the Volvo Co-Pilot in-cab display. A real-time payload management system, Load Assist provides a visual representation in real time for operators to see how much material is in the bucket, which increases accuracy of each load,” says Connolly. “This is beneficial to new and experienced operators, making every operator more productive.”

Advanced electronic controls often imply there is a level of difficulty. “However, many of the functions are engineered to be intuitive, reducing the input from the operator and allowing the loader to run at maximum productivity as it adapts to the environment and application,” notes Sam Shelton, marketing manager, KCMA. For example, KCMA uses electronic controls to improve loading efficiency. “KCMA has developed a system we call Intellidig that balances the hydraulic power and rimpull so that the loader can dig through materials more effectively,” Shelton indicates. “We also built special logic into the powertrain that avoids upshifting as the operator approaches a truck, or allows the operator to use both boom and bucket functions simultaneously while

Liebherr offers its continuous tractive force regulation, which works automatically — a true asset for novice wheel loader operators.

“Certainly, with having more advancements on the machines, that’s often going to mean there is a learning curve and a larger degree of awareness required on the operator’s part,” says Connolly, “and it can sometimes be more involved to run the machine. However, once the operator is familiar with the machine and all its features, having electronic controls ultimately helps to eliminate operator fatigue and makes operation of the machine more efficient and increases productivity.”

One example is the payload

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KCMA built logic into the powertrain of its loaders that avoids upshifting as the operator approaches a truck. It also allows the operator to use boom and bucket functions simultaneously while digging to improve control and performance. coolers,” Stemper points out.

“The only thing operators really need to worry about on our fullsize Tier 4 Final wheel loaders is they need to have the DEF tank topped off at the beginning of the day.”

DRIVETRAIN CONSIDERATIONS digging to improve control and performance.

“Advancements in the KCM wheel loaders, like the ‘efficient acceleration’ feature, will make an operator more fuel efficient without requiring operator input,” she continues. “The automatic reversible cooling fan is another feature the operator never has to think about, but it is engineered to improve machine performance.”

Tier 4 engine technologies are another area that may require a learning curve for operators.

Depending upon the solution used, operators may require additional training.

The use of diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and regeneration add to the knowledge required by an operator. “As you get novice operators into the machine, they might not have heard of Tier 4,” Stemper comments. “If they have, they might not be fully aware of the different types of systems. With the inclusion

of more complex technologies, they could have multiple signals informing them of DPF regeneration, DEF fill and additional maintenance.” In many cases, the operator may have to watch for items such as combustible material buildup on the machine.

Case has addressed this learning curve with an SCR-only solution for Tier 4. “By going that SCR-only route, we have eliminated a great deal of extra needs the operator would need to be aware of,” says Stemper.

“The machine is a much simpler machine.”

There is no DPF. “There is no forced regeneration, active or passive. There is no additional concern for combustible materials piling on the machine or

There have been many drivetrain advancements that simplify operation for novice operators.

In order to be productive with a traditional torque converter powershift machine, an operator must perform a “dance” coordinating engine speed and hydraulic control, says Chesterman. “A skilled operator is intuitively always adjusting if the material is not a homogenous pile of gravel,” he states. “If you happen to be out in a clay bank with a lot of dirt and construction activity, you must vary your inputs to get that bucket loaded effectively.”

One of the challenges with the conventional torque converter-equipped wheel loader is the torque output and hydraulic speed are tied to the engine speed. “The torque converter

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machine is a balancing act,” Chesterman asserts.

This can be a challenge for novice operators. “For a wheel loader to do its primary job of loading the bucket, about half of the bucket is filled by the machine simply pushing the bucket into the pile,” says Chesterman. The rest of the bucket fill occurs as the operator lifts the boom just enough to transfer the weight onto the front of the machine for maximum traction, then pushes that bucket into the pile further and curls the bucket. “The operator needs to learn the coordination of pushing enough, getting into the pile and then learning to lift and curl the bucket.”

John Deere currently offers two electric hybrid wheel loaders that can make this task much easier for novice operators.

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The electric drive motor on the John Deere 644 Hybrid drives a simplified transmission that can make novice operators more productive.

“New engine and drivetrain technology have had the greatest impact on the total cost of operation and operator productivity” — Chris Connolly, Volvo Construction Equipment

“If you put a below-average operator in our 644 Hybrid or 944 Hybrid, they can be very productive with the machine.

The learning curve is very short,” says Chesterman. “Both models use electric motors to drive the wheels. The engine is primarily running a generator and hydraulic pumps. The pushing power of the machines has nothing to do with the engine speed, assuming you are in the operating range and not sitting at idle.”

Also, the hydraulics remain at maximum flow. This eliminates having to rev the engine to make the boom go up faster.

“The 644 Hybrid has an electric drive motor that drives a simplified transmission. But it still has driveshafts that drive a front and a rear axle,” says Chesterman. The 944 features an electric motor driving a planetary gear final drive at each wheel of the machine. “[It is] driving independent wheels, but with that, every machine basically has standard traction control.”

Unlike mechanical-driven machines with open differentials, when a wheel leaves the ground in uneven operations, it cannot “run away.” All wheels constantly turn at the same speed, which reduces the workload for the operators — they no longer have to watch as closely for tire slip and the possibility of a runaway wheel. “The feedback we have on the 944 Hybrid is that it does not spin a tire,” says Chesterman.

The smoothness of the electric drive 644 further benefits novice operators. “With a conventional drive machine,

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operator is already performing because he knows all of the tricks on a conventional machine.”

Volvo also offers innovative driveline solutions. “New engine and drivetrain technology have had the greatest impact on the total cost of operation and operator productivity,” says Connolly.

Reverse-by-Braking (RBB) is a feature Volvo introduced to reduce stress on the wheel loader by novice operators. “If an operator shifts from reverse to forward without applying the brakes, it puts stress on the torque converter to decelerate.

RBB helps to avoid this problem by reducing the engine’s rpm and automatically applying the service brakes when the operator changes the direction of the machine,” Connolly explains.

“Optishift combines RBB with a lockup torque converter that eliminates power losses, reduces wear on the driveline Inside the G Series cab, Case created a and increases simplified working environment with less clutter, fuel efficiency less material and more space so operators can by about 15%.” concentrate more on what needs to get done.

Volvo also automates shiftdepending upon the engine, ing during loading operations. sometimes during a reversal “When loading the bucket with in a truck loading operation, material, you always want to be the operator lets off the throtin first gear as soon as the bucktle to make a smooth reverse to et penetrates the material,” says forward shift,” Chesterman comConnolly. “For newer operators, ments. “The engine speed can go it can be a challenge to have the way down at the same time the coordination to know the optioperator wants to accelerate the mal time to shift into first gear. machine toward the truck and That’s why Volvo has automatic raise the boom to get the buckdownshift, which will automatiet up over the truck. As engine cally shift the wheel loader into speed drops down to 1,000 or first gear when there is enough 900 rpm, the hydraulics get resistance. Most experienced pretty darn slow.” The available operators will manually select torque also drops at a time when so they can have the optimal it is needed for acceleration. amount of torque while loading.”

“With an electric drive Preventing wheel slip can be machine in the same instance, beneficial to all operators, parthey are not dropping to the ticularly novices. “Volvo now really low engine speed, so the has the ECO Pedal, which is hydraulics are always fast,” says a great way to prevent wheel Chesterman. “And when the slip,” says Connolly. “When the loader gets hit with this high operator applies pressure to the load, the engine is already up to accelerator pedal and gets up to speed.” You don’t have to wait two-thirds pressure on the pedal, for a turbo to spool back up. they can actually begin to feel “When you talk about the the resistance. There is also a unskilled operator who is not visual status meter that will show used to coordinating all of this, the foot’s pressure on the pedal. they can literally perform faster,” This is a useful feature for operChesterman states. “The expert ators because it provides both

visual and haptic feedback. The operator can learn the limits of the machine to keep it operating most efficiently, keeping fuel costs down and avoiding unnecessary wear and tear on the machine.”

Traction control innovations increase tire life. “Liebherr wheel loaders offer high levels of tractive force,” says Koller. “The tractive force needs to be controlled by the operator in order to prevent wheel spin, for example, when entering the material.

This is why Liebherr offers its continuous tractive force regulation, which works automatically — a true asset for novice wheel loader operators. Together with the automatic self-locking differentials, the continuous tractive force regulation prevents wheel spin and reduces tire wear to a minimum.”

THE OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT “In addition to innovative technologies, the operator needs a comfortable working environment to work productively,” says Koller.

On its XPower wheel loaders, Liebherr strove to ensure the displays, operator elements and driver’s seat form a single ergonomic unit that can be adjusted by the operator to suit their individual needs. “For example, the driver can select one of three adjustment options on the steering column,” says Koller. “The movement-following Liebherr operating lever is integrated into the driver’s seat as a standard feature and allows accurate and intuitive control of the working and driving functions. These investments in the comfort of the driver facilitate fatigue-free and focused work.”

The operator’s environment was also a major focus on Case G Series wheel loaders. “One of the goals with that update was to impact the operator’s experience — whether it be quality of ride or how they can become more proficient within the cab,” says Stemper. “One of the things we tried to do inside the G Series cab is create a simpler working environment with less clutter, less material and more space around the operator, so when they sit down there is much more concentration on what needs to get done than on how to operate. This includes the simplicity to operate things like lights, windshield wipers and cab climate.” ET

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• Reach and dump heights up to 8 ft. 6 in.

• 73-hp Deutz turbocharged, water-cooled, Tier 4 Final engine with a maximum torque of 192 ft.-lbs. at 1,800 rpm • Standard travel speed of 12.4 mph, or up to 24.8 mph using the high-speed road gear option and ride control accumulator • Improved cab with automotive-styled interior design, a frameless door, easy to operate function switches, inching pedal and precision pilot controls

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• W50C and W50C TC powered by a 55-hp Tier 4 Final engine, and offer 97-in. (W50C) and 93-in. dump heights and a 146-in. turning radius • 70-hp W80C and W80C HS provide 105-in. dump heights and a turning radius of 157 in.

• Optional high-flow hydraulics, auto ride control, creep speed, return to dig feature and high speed (W80C only)

Liebherr XPower Wheel Loaders The L 550 to L 586 XPower loaders feature 39,022- to 71,871-lb. operating weights, tipping loads from 26,896 to 47,620 lbs., bucket capacities from 4.19 to 7.85 cu. yds. and breakout force from 28,101 to 58,450 lbs.

• Power split driveline combines hydrostatic and mechanical drives • Liebherr-Power-Efficiency optimizes the interaction between the diesel engine, gearbox and working hydraulics • Incorporate stronger axles and a standard automatic self-locking differential • 191- to 354-hp Tier 4 Final engines operating at a low 1,100 to 1,300 rpms • Available with adaptive working lighting and Liebherr key with remote control

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• 64.4-hp Yanmar (650) and 74.3-hp Deutz (750) Tier 4-certified engines • Provide 6,409- to 7,907-lb. straight tipping loads with the bucket and up to 130.5- (650) and 136.8-in. (750) bucket hinge pin heights • Z-bar-type linkage • Articulated steering with up to 45° turning angles • Travel speeds up to 19 mph

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• 7,055-lb. lift capacity to the full 17-ft. lift height and 3,585-lb. maximum capacity at a full 10-ft. forward reach • 125-hp JCB EcoMAX 4.4L engine meets Tier 4 Final without a DPF • Four-speed powershift transmission enables a 25-mph maximum speed • Full-color instrument display • Optional Auto Smooth Ride System boom suspension, hydraulic reversible cooling fan, rear view camera and immobilizer key

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SDLG L918F Compact Wheel Loader The 14,990-lb. L918F compact wheel loader has a rated load of 4,000 lbs. and a maximum breakout force of 8,540 lbf.

• Standard 1-cu.-yd. bucket mounted to a skid-steer-style coupler or optional 1.3-cu.-yd. ISO/GP bucket • Deutz Tier 4 Final engine requires no DPF or DEF • Two-speed countershaft transmission with 15-mph top speed • Externally cooled dry disc brakes • Compact body is only 9 ft. 7 in. tall and 6 ft. 8 in. wide

The L20H and L25H offer 5% greater fuel efficiency, smart features, all-round visibility and optimal traction for efficient performance.

• Volvo D2.6M Tier 4 Final water-cooled engine with diesel oxidation catalyst • Single inching brake pedal • SSL Attachment Bracket or ISO coupler • Fully automatic hydrostatic drive with two speed settings offering a maximum speed of 18.6 mph • Articulated oscillating joint plus operator-activated 100% differential locks on both axles increase traction and stability • Optional high-flow hydraulics function delivers up to 2,900 psi/29 gpm

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• 357-hp SAA6D140E-7 Tier 4 Finalcertified engine with Auto Idle Shutdown • Bucket offers a 7.6-cu.-yd. standard capacity and is designed for easier filling and better material retention • Cab includes an air suspension, highback heated seat, seat-mounted electronic pilot control levers, 7-in. full-color, high-resolution monitor with Ecology Guidance and standard dedicated, fullcolor, rear view monitor • Swing-out cooling fan with wider cooler fin spacing and standard auto-reversing for ease of cleaning

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Hyundai HL965 and HL975 Loaders The HL965 and HL975 have a standard onboard weighing system accurate to +/- 1%, with automatic and manual settings for monitoring individual and cumulative bucket load weights.

• 269- and 331-hp Cummins Tier 4 Final-compliant engines • Standard operating weights of 44,313 and 58,420 lbs. with rated tipping loads of 32,430 and 44,090 lbs.

• 4.7- and 6.3-cu.-yd. bucket capacities • ZF axles and transmissions • Large cab with 7-in. interactive touch screen monitor with speed-limit control, enhanced climate control, fully adjustable and heated air-ride seat and centralized control switches

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The 171-net-hp DL250-5 wheel loaders are designed for scooping, lifting, carrying and dumping activities associated with earthmoving and general construction tasks.

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• Tool carrier (TC) configuration suited for lift and carry applications when the operator needs to keep items level while the loader is moving

The 13,338-lb. 8115L all-wheel-steer loader has a straight tip bucket load of 9,480 lbs., or 7,992 lbs. with forks.

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Electronic Workshops Help End Reliance on Paper

Equipment maintenance software can significantly boost shop efficiency.

E Selecting equipment maintenance software that is easy to use for a range of workers with varying levels of computer expertise will improve the level of acceptance by employees.

lectronic technology is taking over many aspects of life, making daily tasks much more efficient and streamlined — including service and repair of heavy equipment.

“We are changing to a paperless service department in order to stay ahead of the curve and make our shop more efficient,” comments Brian Cooper, P.E., engineering department manager and product manager for The Earle Companies, Wall, NJ. Today’s service departments are now being transformed into a model of efficiency, with the tablet replacing reams, files and cabinets of paperwork. “We have helped numerous companies transition from a manual entry, paper-based shop to an electronic shop,” says Amy Tarkington, product marketer for HCSS, a construction industry software company.

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Eliminating manual data entry for work orders, time cards and equipment inspection reports by putting everything within the service technician’s fingertips is just the tip of the iceberg. Companies are discovering that the electronic shop transforms equipment maintenance practices and integrates the shop with other departments to make the whole operation more efficient.

FROM REACTIVE TO PROACTIVE For decades, machine maintenance was mostly reactive. When a piece of equipment broke down, the shop manager would locate or order parts and assign a mechanic to do the repair, who would then keep track of the hours spent on the fix on a paper ticket. Unless the mechanic had personal experience with the equipment, there was no way to know its history, if other items on the machine were up for repair or if the fix was a warranty issue.

Then those paper work orders and tickets made their way back to the office for manual entry, allowing payroll to properly cut checks and equipment managers to assign repair costs against the equipment. Or would they?

“Before Equipment360 [equipment maintenance software], we would lose work orders,” admits Kole Williams, maintenance service writer for Lecon, Inc., a general contractor based in Houston, TX. “It was like ‘poof ’, they’d be gone.”

For nearly two decades, companies have embraced software programs for the office and field to streamline bidding, ticketing, dispatching and safety programs.

The shop, however, was often left behind. “We have used HeavyBid to improve our estimating efficiency and HeavyJob for our time cards for more than 15 years, and we have been using the HCSS safety and fuel manager programs for about a year,” notes Cooper.

Yet, the company just recently started transitioning from a paper-based to an electronic shop. “We have 20 road crews, two asphalt plants and nearly 400 pieces of equipment — from mills and pavers to compactors and trucks — to manage,” says Cooper.

Moving to an electronic shop enables the service department to make full use of today’s construction

Equipment360 enables service departments to make full use of equipment telematics diagnostics reporting, even with mixed fleets, to help technicians do their jobs better. equipment telematics diagnostics reporting to help technicians do their job better. It’s something Tarkington sees as transforming a service department from reactive equipment repairs to proactive maintenance.

“When service departments implement equipment maintenance programs... it allows them to stop looking at what’s broken that needs to be fixed and focus more on preventive maintenance to avoid downtime and improve equipment uptime availability,” says Tarkington. “The entire work and repair history of a piece of equipment can be stored by the program, giving the technician a full picture of the equipment that is being maintained.”

LET DATA DRIVE THE SHOP Many maintenance programs are designed to pull OEM data such as fault codes to trigger alerts for preventive maintenance. More sophisticated programs will work with mixed fleets.

“We run a variety of equipment — Cat, Komatsu and John Deere, among other brands — and Equipment360 incorporates all of these different telematics reporting systems seamlessly,” says Cooper.

In the electronic shop, service managers can easily keep up with warranty and maintenance records. When a service alert

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“Most people don’t want to take the time to go to the warehouse to search for the part they need. It’s faster to just order it, but it’s also more expensive,” Tarkington points out. “We’ve had companies realize they had upward to $1 million in parts inventory once they retroactively tracked everything in their warehouse.”

Another weak spot is the tendency to repair a machine that really should be considered for replacement. Companies often get tunnel vision, sinking precious dollars into a failing machine.

“Equipment maintenance software allows shops to apply repair costs to individual machines, so managers can see Equipment maintenance software allows fleet how much a piece of equipment is costmanagers to efficiently schedule the right service tech ing the company,” for the job based on availability and skill set. says Tarkington. pops up, the shop manager uses from employees.

“Equipment360 idenequipment maintenance softCompanies want tifies a sweet spot in ware to see what type of service experienced service the equipment lifeis needed and if it is a warranty technicians working span when it makes issue, and converts a service item on the equipment, the most sense to into an electronic work order. which means a replace the machine.”

“Within the program, the more mature shop Equipment mainEquipment360 allows shops to easily apply repair costs tenance software can fleet manager schedules the right workforce. The to individual machines, helping managers to determine when connect the shop to service technician for the job assumption is that by availability and skill set. The these workers are the rest of the office it makes the most sense to replace vs. repair equipment. technicians can see the equipcomfortable with to increase transparment history and details, so the paper trail and will resist the the workforce. We are giving our ency and communication. What they know exactly what they are electronic change. guys technology to do their jobs was once a disconnected part of working with,” says Tarkington.

Tarkington and Cooper say more efficiently, and they like it, the business where only a few Mobile versions of the softthis is not necessarily the case, especially the younger guys.” people knew the health of the ware allow the technician to take and the software design has a lot equipment is now a connected that history into the field and to do with acceptance. “We have CUT EXCESS INVENTORY AND system that can help drive not complete the work. Repairs are gone to great lengths to design REPAIR EXPENSES just the fleet side of the compathen made and photos of the fix Equipment360 Manager (for the The electronic shop also ny, but the entire business. The can be taken and assigned to the office), Mechanic (for the shop) saves companies in unexpected company owners can make the piece of equipment immediateand Mobile Mechanic (for the ways. Equipment maintenance right decisions when it comes ly from the field. Once the job field) to be user friendly and software often offers an inventime to make annual budgets. is finished, the hours are logged easy to use for a range of workers tory dashboard for repair parts.

Making the switch from against the machine and sent to with varying levels of expertise,” Equipment managers can create paper to digital isn’t as much payroll. says Tarkington. parts lists, stock levels and locaof a pain point as shop manag“When I first started as a “Our shop foremen include tions and reorder points. This ers may assume. “It takes just a mechanic, we had tremendous ages ranging from the mid-20s serves to improve equipment ser- little patience to get workers to amounts of paperwork that we to 72,” Cooper comments, “and vicing efficiency and historical embrace the technology in order had to carry around with us to all of them are grasping it. The tracking of frequently used parts to be successful,” says Cooper. do inspections, walkarounds program is so simply designed to avoid running out of parts “The value we are realizing and maintenance,” recalls Carl that even the less technologically critical to machine uptime. through implementing the softRoberts, shop foreman, Lecon savvy can pick it up quickly.”

With paper-based shop manware is incredible. We have the Inc. “With Equipment360, all of For operations such as The agement, inventory is often not potential to save a position, have this information has been narEarle Companies, the benefits of closely tracked, which increases equipment data at our fingerrowed down to a tablet.” transitioning to a paperless shop stock levels and shipping costs tips and see significant efficiency far outweigh the fear. “We have for breakdown parts. Tracking improvements.” ET (DON’T) FEAR THE RESISTANCE reproducible data and eliminate parts digitally can help compaPotentially one factor for files of paper,” says Cooper. “It is nies avoid additional expenses Written by Rick Zettler, Z-Comm, the lag in setting up a paperstreamlining and simplifying the by using what they already have on behalf of HCSS. less shop is fear of resistance process, and it’s a morale boost to in stock.

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TIPS TO PICK THE RIGHT SOFTWARE Transitioning to a paperless shop can significantly boost efficiencies, but there are a few considerations for selecting the right software for your business.

HCSS offers these tips for picking the right software and getting the most from it.

1. SIZE MATTERS: A small shop with about 10 pieces of equipment that only wants to track preventive maintenance and completed work orders can get by with free solutions such as Certified Labs or Mantek. If your fleet size is bigger, a software solution like Equipment360 may be a better fit.

2. G ET WORKERS ON BOARD: Having a software “champion” (someone who believes software can improve your business and who can provide regular input) along with a successful implementation can get even the most resistant team members to come around.

3. WORKS WELL WITH OTHERS: Make sure you select software that will interface with other accounting, job management, dispatching, fuel tracking or telematics systems your company currently uses or plans to implement in the future.

4. GROWS WITH YOU: Look for software that is scalable. Your business is always changing, so having software that will work for you no matter how your business grows is important.

5. M AKE SURE IT’S SUPPORTED: Pick a software company that comes with knowledgeable and helpful support whenever you need it.

You never know what problems might arise, and having dependable people who can help solve your problems 24/7/365 is absolutely necessary for successful software implementation.

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By Don Talend PROFIT MAT TERS

What to Do, and Avoid, in Times of Crisis

Useful steps to help you save your reputation and company.

2. E XTREME EMPATHY/APOLOGY:

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ontractors need to think about their response to accidents, unethical behavior or other missteps in which their companies are publicly implicated.

Crisis management expert James Lukaszewski says the effective approach to crisis management is rooted in actually asking for victims’ forgiveness.

Having helped hundreds of company leaders manage crisis situations for more than 40 years, Lukaszewski, chairman of the Lukaszewski Group, Bloomington, MN, points out that even a perfectly strategized response to a crisis, if poorly communicated, can compound damage to a company’s reputation.

FACTORS IN VICTIM MISMANAGEMENT Several factors cause executives to mismanage victims during crises.

The industry’s inherent litigious nature influences company leaders to take a defensive posture that prioritizes shortsighted prevention of legal exposure over victim management. ˜˜ Victim behavior is emotional, but most executives — typically trained in emotionally detached, analytical fields such as engineering and business — cause themselves and their brands more trouble by failing to validate victim behavior. ˜˜ Victims have much more power to damage companies through litigation, media interviews and social media than executives may realize. ˜˜ Company leaders’ peers often criticize them for showing empathy to victims.

Lawsuits are inevitable in disasters like the 2008 Manhattan crane collapse that killed seven people and injured 24. But seeking forgiveness from victims mitigates long-term damage to a contractor’s reputation. ˜˜ As a result, executives typical-

ly develop a mindset toward victims that is potentially harmful to their careers and their companies’ reputations.

This mindset can trigger avoidable reactions to victims.

BEHAVIORS TO AVOID Over his career, Lukaszewski has identified predictably destructive patterns of executive behavior he calls “Profiles in Failure.”

Component behaviors include: SILENCE: The most toxic strategy, it results from both the advice of lawyers and many organizational cultures characterized by “group think.” Silence magnifies every mistake and causes victims, the media and public to assume executive culpability.

STALLING: Waiting until all the facts are available before acting is foolish and inexcusable.

Speed beats smart every time.

Stalling triggers uncomfortable questions from reporters, e.g., “What did you know, and when did you know it?”

DENIAL: Executives who refuse to accept that their companies’ errors have produced victims are prone to silence or delays in public acknowledgement of errors.

VICTIM CONFUSION: In its interactions with reporters, angry neighbors, victims’ families and social networks during a crisis, management often considers the company a victim, too. This mindset dilutes the validation external victims seek.

“TESTOSTEROSIS”: When victims seek validation that they have been harmed, executives and their attorneys and colleagues look for ways to counter punch rather than reach out.

ARROGANCE: Reluctance to apologize, express concern or empathy or take appropriate responsibility out of concerns relating to liability, weakness or creating copycats is common.

SEARCH FOR THE GUILTY:

Executives often shift their focus internally to expose and punish those who blame the company for a disaster.

SILENCE MAGNIFIES EVERY MISTAKE AND CAUSES VICTIMS, THE MEDIA AND PUBLIC TO ASSUME EXECUTIVE CULPABILITY. WHINING:

Many executives feel unfairly treated by real victims and social media communities and perceive a lack of acknowledgement of the company’s positive contributions to society.

NINE RECOMMENDED STEPS TO TAKE Lukaszewski recommends nine steps in successful victim management: 1. C ANDOR: This involves immediate public acknowledgement that a problem exists, that victims have been harmed and that the company will take prompt actions to remediate the situation.

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Spoken and written statements of humble, personal apology for harm inflicted can satisfy a powerful victim need. “The atomic energy of empathy,” apologies slow the momentum of a company’s troubles.

3. E XPLANATION: Provide prompt and continuous disclosure of even partial information about what leadership knew, and when.

4. A FFIRMATION: Show what has been learned from the situation and how it will influence future actions, and a commitment to report all information for as long as victims ask questions.

5. D ECLARATION: Make a public commitment to take steps to prevent similar future risks.

6. C ONTRITION: Continue verbalization of regret and acceptance of responsibility for the event.

7. C ONSULTATION: Request help and counsel from groups such as victims, governments and the community in which the company is based to develop solutions to prevent re-occurrences.

8. C OMMITMENT: Publicly set goals at zero errors, defects and poor decisions.

9. R ESTITUTION: Go beyond

community and victim expectations to remediate the problem — a wise long-term investment in goodwill.

Taking these steps quickly during a crisis shuts down the critics and makes your company much less interesting to the news and social media. Moreover, crises are remediated more quickly, cost a lot less to resolve and are less prone to litigation.

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T E CHN OLOG Y T R E N D S

Drones Aid Site Planning, Design & Safety Brasfield & Gorrie produces site models and virtual reality walkthroughs using dronegenerated 3D point clouds and BIM software.

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hen you picture a hightech, cloud-connected workplace, the first thing to come to mind probably isn’t a construction site. But drones are quickly changing that.

Drones and drone mapping software make it easier to manage, measure and communicate site progress for construction projects of any size. In a fraction of the time it takes to conduct a ground-based survey, a drone can automatically fly and capture imagery of a jobsite that can be processed into accurate maps and 3D point clouds compatible with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and virtual reality software — making design, communication and quality assurance more collaborative than ever before.

The virtual design and construction (VDC) team at Brasfield & Gorrie, one of the largest privately-held construction firms in the U.S., is setting the standard for the use of drone mapping in construction.

Brasfield & Gorrie has equipped each of its regional offices with DJI Inspire series drones, and the VDC team has incorporated drone mapping into its everyday business practices.

APPLYING POINT CLOUDS IN BIM Using traditional groundbased survey methods, a 60-acre site could easily take two or even three weeks to survey. For Brasfield & Gorrie’s VDC team, drone mapping reduces that process to four days or less. The bulk of that reduction takes place during the data collection process. It usually takes less than an hour to fly and capture mapping imagery from the average construction site. Once complete, users can upload the aerial photos to the DroneDeploy

dashboard to process maps and models, without taxing their own servers.

The 3D point cloud is so detailed that the user can see each power line over the site and each individual stud in a multifamily apartment complex under construction. In fact, the point clouds the team produces are so detailed that an example shown to a colleague was mistaken for a video.

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design for the project as well as Brasfield & Gorrie VDC professionals give a crane clearances virtual tour of a jobsite from their headquarters. onto a 3D point cloud of the existing site to confirm and optimize intent,” says Hunter Cole, a where to place the cranes during VDC coordinator. the construction process.

Verifying concrete and pipe VIRTUAL REALITY AIDS SITE work. The final output was SAFETY INSPECTIONS an elevation map showing the The full potential of drone external contractor’s earthwork mapping is only just beginning to be realized. Brasfield & Gorrie has been experimenting with Image by: DroneDeploy the use of virtual reality in conjunction with DroneDeploy’s mapping software to create immediate, virtual representations of construction sites.

Recently, the VDC team gave hospital staff a virtual tour of a facility only weeks after construction started. This allowed staff to fully experience the space to a high degree of detail, ultimately resulting in greater feedback on issues such as the location of medical gas outlets and equipment placement. Early input allowed Brasfield & Gorrie Drones capture jobsite imagery that can be processed into accurate maps to make necessary changes that and 3D point clouds compatible with BIM and virtual reality software. will help create a better, and safer, workplace.

But a drone-generated point progress compared to the ini“Virtual reality provides us cloud is just the beginning. tial plans. The site manager was with the ability to seamlessThe real power comes once that able to conclude that the subly integrate new technologies model is integrated into BIM contractor would need to export with various construction operasoftware. The Brasfield & Gorrie more soils to reach the correct tions, improve jobsite safety and team generates point clouds in elevations. increase the information availDroneDeploy and then imports VDC teams can even overable to key stakeholders,” says data into Autodesk Revit, where lay existing design models on top Russell Byrd, a VDC coordinator is is overlaid with the 3D site of drone-generated point clouds at Brasfield & Gorrie. “In addiplan models and other data to depicting site conditions. tion to routine site visits, our improve processes such as site Brasfield & Gorrie overlaid project and safety teams can now design, quality assurance and the design model for a processing complete walkthroughs remotely tracking progress over time. plant on top of the 3D model of as needed, increasing safety and Here are examples of how the site conditions to verify that awareness without having to be Brasfield & Gorrie is leveraging concrete footings and pipes had on site.” ET point cloud data in BIM softbeen put in the right place. ware to make better decisions: “I can overlay a point cloud DroneDeploy is a cloud softSite planning. For a tower over that 3D model, line it up ware platform for commercial construction project, the VDC exactly and see, for the first time, drones. To learn more visit www. team overlaid the architect’s what’s been built vs. the design dronedeploy.com.

Drones Protect Sensitive Wildlife Area POWER Engineers is an employee-owned consulting services and engineering firm specializing in the delivery of integrated solutions in a range of industries.

It provides services on projects involving infrastructure, facilities, energy and the environment.

“The bulk of our work is in highvoltage transmission lines,” says Aaron Ames, POWER’s department manager of mapping and analysis.

Along with Jason Pfaff, department manager of applied technology, he leads a team in using drones to capture terrain information, highresolution photography and other sensor data.

On a recent transmission line project in Arizona, POWER Engineers was faced with the need to accurately and completely catalog sensitive wildlife in the area and minimize any damage that might occur as a result. And it needed to do so in the most timely, efficient and affordable way possible, without compromising data quality.

Because POWER Engineers has established a robust unmanned aerial imaging program, it had the tools available to perform the job, and the operational experience to do so smoothly. A small field crew placed several ground control points (GCPs) in the desert and collected aerial data with a senseFly eBee fixed-wing drone, which is better suited to mapping large areas. The GCPs acted as fixed coordinates for the software to reference, increasing the overall accuracy of the resulting maps by an order of magnitude and yielding highquality, actionable data for POWER and its clients.

Thanks to careful planning, there were no incidents in over four days of flying, the operation resulted in reduced damage to protected wildlife and a sensitive habitat was preserved.

Ames cited Skyward as an important tool in planning and executing this infrastructure project. “The biggest thing that we used Skyward for was flight planning and to make sure that we weren’t in airspace that required further authorization,” he says. “We didn’t really have time in our schedule to obtain waivers from the FAA or work with the military. So we were able to tailor this flight into a small area.”

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R U N N I N G T H E BUS I N E S S By Garry Bartecki ® Published by AC Business Media Inc.

2017 Is Almost Over

— Are You Ready?

Garry Bartecki is the managing member of GB Financial Services LLP and a consultant to the Associated Equipment Distributors. He can be reached at (708) 347-9109 or gbartecki@comcast.net.

Taxes shouldn’t be your only concern as end of year approaches.

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ime flies when you’re having fun. And this year, I expect many of you are thankful for the work and, in a lot of cases, the backlogs that will take you into 2018.

From what I’ve been hearing from people within the construction industry, significant portions of the U.S. are shaping up to have had a good year in terms of projects, even with a lack of labor talent. Assuming 2017 was good to you, as you contemplate the hurricane disasters and wildfires in California, I suspect trying to figure out 2018 in terms of talent, materials and supplies will generate a lot of sleepless nights.

Although the title of this month’s column suggests tax planning and ways to make the year-end process easier, I’m not really going to focus on those topics. Sure, you should be aware of your tax position and have some idea what the year-end financials will look like. But there are more important things to consider if you plan to increase both volume and profits — although the two don’t always guarantee parallel results.

IDENTIFY WHAT WORKED AND WHAT DIDN’T

territories) to find out how they are doing and what changes they are planning to make next year and beyond.

Let me give you an example. Part of my work within the construction industry is to monitor industry groups made up of 10 to 15 members who are in the same line of work but are not competitors.

As part of this group, the members share detailed financial information and discuss the variances noted for members that are way out of sync from the norm. Members are provided with a business model for their particular operation, and all data is compared to other group members with the variances calculated against the model.

What is great about these groups is that the CEOs are the ones attending the meetings. They find the chinks in the company’s armor, which they can then take back to their management team to find out why they have a problem and what to do to fix it. Not only does the “boss” learn how to interpret the company’s financials, he or she also learns how the business works and how to generate additional cash flow. I can tell you from experience that within 18 months, there are positive trends reflected in the financial data.

The other great takeaway is that you can no longer “BS” the boss — because when a team member tells the boss that their department “can’t hit those numbers in our market,” the boss knows when this isn’t true. You can’t imagine the stories I hear from the attendees about how their management teams fight the findings of the group.

As the year-end approaches, I always like to take some time to think back to what I expected from it and then try to figure out where my plans didn’t quite pan out.

As the year-end approaches, I always like to take some time to think back to what I expected from it and then try to figure out where my plans didn’t quite pan out. Did I get the increase in business I anticipated?

Are my financial metrics in sync with industry standards? How is my cash balance based on the level of business I conducted? Why were my actual costs higher than my estimates? How did my staff and employees function compared to what I expected?

Next, it’s time to sit down with the management team to figure out what positive and negative variances occurred, with a goal to reverse the negatives and increase the positives. In terms of the negatives, for many contractors, the list might look something like this: ˜˜ The bidding process is not up to par. ˜˜ The competition continues to outbid us. ˜˜ We have a lack of talent in our work crews. ˜˜ Our system does not provide adequate or timely information. ˜˜ Our billing process is not efficient. ˜˜ Our equipment fleet is inefficient compared to newer models. ˜˜ Management is not on top of the situation.

If this is the kind of list you have to deal with, I would suggest it’s more important than your tax position — because if you don’t deal with these problems first, you won’t have to worry about a tax position!

There’s little doubt it’s tough out there due to the lack of qualified help, a backlog in terms of getting new equipment, higher prices on used equipment and cost increases for materials and supplies resulting from the recent weather events. But tough or not, management has to step up their game if they plan to compete in the marketplace, because technology and equipment improvements are making the competition more efficient and thus more competitive in the bidding process.

FIND THE “CHINKS” TO IMPROVE RESULTS When you stop to think about it, most contractors could become more efficient and profitable if they: ˜˜ adopted technology,

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˜˜ rented equipment required for special needs, ˜˜ compared operating results against industry standards ˜˜ and compared notes with other profitable contractors (from other

PUT PLANS IN PLACE Part of changing the way you do business involves training people in how to do their job differently and more efficiently. And if you can find a system that can help you do that, it really makes your life less stressful.

Take the system I came across in the article “The Next BillionDollar Startups” (http://bit.ly/2yAduuY) in the latest issue of Forbes.

As I was reading the stories about the various companies, I noticed one called ServiceTitan, which seems to be a sales force-type program for contractors conducting in-home service work. After reviewing the website, I can definitely see how an investment in this and other types of software could help deal with many of the items on your “list.”

So here is your plan for the rest of the year: ˜˜ Study your results for 2017. ˜˜ Figure out what you don’t like. ˜˜ Ask management for solutions to solve the problem. ˜˜ Investigate technology opportunities to see how they can increase the positives. ˜˜ Check your results against industry standards.

Start working on your plan for 2018, including a base plan; a base plan that falls 20% short; and a base plan that goes 20% over budget.

Thus, you will have a plan in place no matter what happens.

Now you can start worrying about taxes... ET

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