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Komatsu D71-24 Dozer
Weighing from 49,824 to 50,927 lbs., the 237-hp D71-24 hydrostatic transmission (HST) dozer is effective at grading, pushing, side cutting and work on soft ground, making it suited for production to finish grading.
•Features intelligent Machine Control 2.0 •High-capacity, wear-resistant blade •Able to maintain ground speed while operating under heavy loads in H mode •Parallel Link Undercarriage System (PLUS) features rotating bushings •Distinctive slant nose design offers enhanced visibility to the cutting edge and greater balance and maneuverability www.forconstructionpros.com/21307488
Fecon RK6015 Standard-flow Mulcher Head
The RK6015 standard-flow mulcher head is suited for use with most skidsteer loaders and other carriers up to 75 hp that are able to provide 17 to 27 gpm of hydraulic flow.
•Bite-limiting split ring rotor holds 26 knife or carbide-type cutting tools and has a 60-in. working width •Operates at 2,400 rpm and can easily shred brush and small trees up to 5 in. in diameter •Variable-displacement, 45cc hydraulic motor standard •Includes an adjustable bolt-on push bar with serrated ears for directing material •Weighs just 1,490 lbs. with mounting plate and push bar www.forconstructionpros.com/21771856
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Barko Articulated Industrial Wheeled Tractors
The 320-hp 930B and 380-hp 937B deliver maximized attachment performance for increased productivity with the ability to tear through tough vegetation management work.
•Feature fuel-efficient Cummins QSL9 Tier 4 Final diesel engines •Load-sensing hydraulic system automatically adjusts attachment performance •Hydrostatic transmission with two-speed transfer case •ROPS/FOPS-certified cab comes with polycarbonate windows to protect from flying debris during operation •Variety of attachment brands and types available www.forconstructionpros.com/12319382
Caterpillar D4 Dozer
The 29,259-lb., 130-net-hp D4 hydrostatic dozer has improved sight lines, a more comfortable seat and 10-in. touchscreen main display with standard high-definition rear view camera.
•Standard blade capacity from 4.26 to 4.98 cu. yds. •Standard Slope Indicate, Stable Blade and Traction Control with ability to add Cat Grade with Slope Assist and Factory Attachment Ready Option •Optional factory integrated Cat Grade with 3D with intuitive 10-in. Grade operator interface and AutoCarry •Standard or Low Ground Pressure (LGP) configurations with Variable Pitch Angle Tilt (VPAT) blade or optional foldable VPAT blade www.forconstructionpros.com/21551363
Case M Series Crawler Dozers
The M Series hydrostatic dozers range from the 68-net-hp 650M to the 214-nethp 2050M, with operating weights from 16,405 to 45,398 lbs., blade capacities from 2 to 7.29 cu. yds. and maximum drawbar pull from 39,086 to 80,979 lbs.
•FPT Tier 4 Final engines •Optimized cab-forward design, sloped hood and floor-to-ceiling glass ensure optimal visibility to the blade edge •Soft, medium and aggressive reversing and steering mode settings •750M to 2050M available with factory installed and calibrated Leica Geosystems 2D, dual mast 3D and SiteControl CoPilot precision construction solutions www.forconstructionpros.com/10920461
Liebherr PR 736 Generation 8 Hydrostatic Dozer
The 56,218-lb. PR 736 G8 dozer has a 217-bhp Liebherr Tier 4 Final diesel engine with Eco mode.
•Straight, semi-U and six-way blade options in 5.36- to 7.27-cu.-yd. capacities •Electronically pilot-controlled work hydraulics for swift, precise work cycles •Liebherr OAS – Operator Assistance Systems offer a “Free Grade” level for active blade stabilization during fine grading, “Definition Grade” level for automatic blade positioning when creating 2D grades and “3D Grade” option to model complex terrain shapes •Roof-mounted GPS/GNSS antennas standard along with onboard Active Sensor Control to stabilize all blade axis www.forconstructionpros.com/21063560
John Deere 950K and 1050K Dozers
The 950K and 1050K offer an Extended Life undercarriage option with SC-2coated track chain bushings.
•Exterior hoses upgraded for improved flexibility and extended durability in cold weather environments •Suspended double-bogie track frame on 1050K provides a second layer of bogies, new isolators and refined geometry for durability and a smoother ride •1050K Semi-U blade includes a more productive profile for increased capacity and standard cast end bits •950K stockpiling configuration features specialized sheet metal guarding and a special high-debris cooling package www.forconstructionpros.com/21614834
There may be no better time than now to be considered a top employer in the construction industry.
Currently, the construction companies that are offering a positive workplace environment, good pay, training and opportunities for advancement are the ones that are winning the workforce shortage. The past year presented an enormous challenge for construction companies, and any employer who was able to retain and attract happy employees deserves credit. To recognize those companies, the staff of Equipment Today, Asphalt Contractor, Concrete Contractor, ForConstructionPros.com and Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction hosted the inaugural Best Contractors to Work For recognition program, where employees were able to nominate their employers for recognition by filling out a survey. Entry forms and surveys were handled by the Best Companies Group, which analyzed the data and created an insights report based on the results. Want to be considered for the 2022 Best Contractors to Work For? Please contact Cathy Somers at: CSomers@ACBusinessMedia.com
★ After a few months of tallying and analysis, the results are in.
Winners include, in alphabetical order (company name, number of employees, headquarters): A&A Paving Contractors, 19, Roselle, Ill.;
Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC,
430, North Venice, Fla.;
Alpha Structural, Inc.,
120, Sunland, Calif.;
Builders Asphalt and Builders Paving,
39, Hillside, Ill.; Connolly Brothers Inc., 32, Beverly, Mass.; CSI 3000, Inc., 28, Cicero, Ill.;
Dowdle Construction Group, LLC,
31, Nashville, Tenn.;
Falcone Crawl Space & Structural Repair,
43, Charlotte, N.C.; Fessler & Bowman, Inc., 746, Charlotte, N.C.; The Garrett Companies, 130, Greenwood, Ind.; K&L Industries, 27, Canby, Ore.;
Langston Construction Co. of Piedmont,
LLC, 85, Piedmont, S.C.; Mashburn Construction Company, 89, Columbia, S.C.; McCrory Construction, 87, Columbia, S.C.;
MSI General Corporation,
48, Oconomowoc, Wis.;
Stronghold Engineering, Inc.,
211, Perris, Calif.;
United Contractor Services,
54, Kennesaw, Ga.;
Vesta Foundation Solutions,
41, Oklahoma City, Okla.;
Walsh Construction Co.,
229, Portland, Ore.;
