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2006 Gehl RS5-34, 5000lb. 34’, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,000 2006 Ingersoll-Rand VR642C, 6000lb., 42’, 749 Hours, . . . . . $33,000 2004 Cat TH350B, 7000lb., 36’, 2011 Hours, . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,000 2004 Cat TH460B, 9000lb., 44’, 3349 Hours, New Tires, . . . .$44,000 2004 Gehl RS8, 8000lb., 42’, 1387 Hours, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32,000 2004 JLG G9-43A, 9000lb., 43’, 3807 Hours, . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 (2) 2003 JLG Gradal G6-42A, 42’ lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 1996 Lull 6K37, 6000lb., 37’, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,000

Deck Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 2005 Genie 2668RT, 1982Hrs, 4WD, DF, 32’WH, Generator . .$12,500 2003 JLG 3394RT, Dual Fuel, Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000 2003 JLG 260 MRT’s, 4WD, New Paint, DF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000 2002 Genie 2668RT, 2879 Hours, Outriggers, . . . . . . . .$12,000 2002 JLG 4394RT, Dual Fuel, EFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000 2001 JLG 33RTS, 2584 Hrs, Outriggers, Dual Fuel . . . . . . . . . .$11,000

2003 JLG 600S, 2640 Hours, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 2001 Genie S-85, 4,644 Hours, 4WD Drive, Dual Fuel, Jib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31,500 (1) 2001 JLG 400S, 2750 & 3457 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,000 1998 Genie Z34/22N, 2x4, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000 1998 JLG 600AJ, 5476 Hours, Dual Fuel, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000

ALL TERRAIN SCISSORS 2010 JLG 260MRT, New, 4WD, DF, 32' WH, Warranty . . . . . . .$34,000 2010 JLG 260MRT, New, 4WD, DF, 32' WH, Warranty . . . . . . . .$41,000 2) 2007 Genie 2668RT’s, 700-850 Hrs,32’ WH, Dual Fuel . . . .$15,500 2) 2006 JLG 3394RT’s, 2043 Hours, Outriggers, Diesel, . .$18,500 (14) 2006 Genie 2668RT's, Dual Fuel, Generators,

2004 CAT TH460B

3,349 hrs,44', New Tires, 4WD $44,000

2006 GEHL RS5-34

MANLIFTS 2010 JLG 600S, 4WD Drive, Brand New, 1 Year Full Warranty, Sky-Power, Duetz Diesel, Cold Start Package, 66’ WH . . . . . . . .$99,000 2005 JLG 800S, Diesel, 2403 Hrs, 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$52,000 2005 Genie Z60/34, Diesel, 2261 Hrs, 4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . .$36,000 2004 JLG 400S, 2469 Hours, Diesel, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,000 2003 JLG 600S, 4283 Hours, Skypower, . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000

2006 GEHL RS5-34

2,011 hrs, 36' Boom, Fork Rotate 4WD $32,000

2004 GEHL RS8

2010 JLG 260MRT

1,268 Hours, 4WD $32,000

1,387 Hours, 4WD, 42' $32,000

(14) 2006 GENIE 2668RT

2005 GENIE GS2668RT

Dual Fuel, Generators $13,500

2002 JLG 4394RT

Dual Fuel, Fuel Injected, 1,683 hrs, 4WD $14,000

2005 GENIE Z60/34 2,261 hrs, 4WD $36,000

2004 CAT TH350B

1,268 hrs, Aux. Hydraulics, 34' Boom , 4WD $32,000

2 hrs, 4WD, Dual Fuel $41,000

2003 JLG 260MRT

ELECTRIC SCISSOR LIFTS 2008 Genie GS1930 25’ WH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 2007 Genie GS1930, 25’ WH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500 (2) 2003 Genie GS 3246 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500 2002 Genie 2632, 32’ WH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 (2) 2001 JLG 3246-E2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 (2) 2000 Genie GS1930 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500

2006 INGERSOLL-RAND VR642C 729 hrs, 4WD, 42’ Reach $33,000

2010 JLG 260MRT

4WD, Brand New, Dual Fuel $34,000

2003 JLG 4394RT

1,982 hrs, 4WD, 32’ WH $12,500

Dual Fuel, 32’ WH, 4WD $8,500

4WD, 1,669 hrs, Dual Fuel $15,000

2004 GENIE GS2632

2000 GENIE 3246

2010 JLG 600S

2003 JLG 600S

2004 JLG 400S

285 Hours, 2WD, 32' WH $6,500

4,283 Hours, 4WD, 66' WH $25,000

38' WH $4,900

2,469 hrs $22,000

2007 GENIE GS2668RT 32' WH, 712 hrs, 4WD $15,500

2006 JLG 3394RT

2,043 Hours, 4WD, 39' $18,500

2005 JLG 1930ES

182 Hours, 2WD, 25' WH $5,900

2005 JLG 800S

4 hrs, 4WD, 1 Year Full Warranty $99,000

2,403 hrs, 86’ WH $52,000

2001 GENIE S85

1997 GENIE Z34/22N

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New Batteries $12,000

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Hwy 60 East Lake Crystal, MN 800-722-0588 1130 73rd N.E. Fridley, MN 800-795-1280

2000 International 4900

33,000 GVW DT466E 230HP engine, 7 spd, Hyd brakes, 11;OOR/22.5 tires, AC, 122,000 miles, very clean truck with Stellar 120-16/20 20,000 lb. hooklift with dump feature, new lift cylinder and pump, hyd pushout rear bumper for hauling up to 16’ containers. Containers, flatbeds and contractor body available

www.crysteeltruck.com

$31,950

2001 GMC 3500

4x2, 6.0L gas engine, Automatic, A/C, 160,000 miles, New Crysteel 8’ 2 Yd Tipper body, rigid sides, LB400DA hoist w/electric hydraulic pump, New Tommy Gate 1600lb. Lift and Dump lift gate with dump through feature $13,950

1990 Ford F350

89 Hendrickson VT 100

4x2, 7.3 Diesel, Automatic, PS, PB, 2 fuel tanks, 12’ flatbed, 72,000 miles, Armlift AVTEL 28 28’ working height aerial bucket, live hydraulics belt driven off the engine, hydraulic down riggers, new fiberglass 8’ side mount tool box $14,950

NTC Cummins 315 HP, 8 spd Fuller w/lo/lo, 40,000 lb. Hendrickson walking beam rear suspension, 31 5/R80 front tires on aluminum rims, Odometer reads 435,000 miles, PTO w/ hydraulic wet kit w! dump controls in cab

Supreme 24’ x 102” wide HD

11 HP Kohler gas engine, 175 amp welder, 13CFM @ 100 PSI compressor, 4500 watts of electrical power, two 110V15 GFCI outlets, one 230 Volt single phase 20 amp outlet, 29” h, 36” w, 48” l demonstrator

$9,500

Model 240 Power Box 26’ x 96” wide Mickey Aluminum Van Body

96” I.D. height rollup rear door, forklift type floor, good condition

$2,450

flatbed w/ hard wood floor, structural steel understructure w/ crossmembers on 12” centers, 60” high free standing HD bulkhead, 60” removable stake sides, ICC rear bumper w/ lights

$4,850

$4,950

2004 Ford F450

4x2, gas engine, Automatic, AC, Very clean truck with Armlift ATEL34 34’ working height aerial bucket, Astoria Fiberglass 9’ service body ready to go to work

$23,950

99 International 4700

LoPro under CDL requirements, T444E 195 HP diesel, Allison Automatic,AC, Nearly new 19.5 tires, New Cadet 14’ Grassmaster body w/ 4’ beavertail and 5’ mesh ramps, 17” fold down sides, locakable overhead storage compartment, very clean truck

$17,950

New 9’6” x 96” Omaha Standard Landscape! lawncare body w/40” sides, swing out side door rigtht side front, swing out barn doors in rear, wood floor, Electric 7 ton hoist installed under the body. Package

2003 Sterling Acterra LoPro

25,500 GVW, 21OHP Mercedes, Allison Automatic, air ride, AC, New tires, New Cadet HD 14’ steel flatbed, 3/16” floor, 12” OC crossmembers, outside stake and tie rail,, HD Bulkhead and rear tail, Cargo straps and winches, New Crysteel Hoist, HD rear trailer hitch & electric brake controls, excellent truck

$27,950

JLG 146 crane

with 44’ reach and 4000Lb. capacity, wallboard style pallet forks with hyd. swivel

$5,900

$4, 950

999-00118 Hydraulic Reversible Monroe 4410 10' Under body scraper $1,500

HiWay E2500 Steel Hydraulic Drive spreaders 16’ long 8.6 cu. yd struck

New Astoria Service King

New Stellar Demo

138 1820 hooklift for a 138” cab to axle truck, 20,000 lb. capacity, handles up to 18’ containers, includes pump and controls

$15,450

Reading HD132ABDW

steel service body, 132” long by 94” wide body for 84” c.a. truck with wheel wells to fit up to 11:00 22.5 tires, 40” high by 20” deep compartments. storage basket under right front compartment and in load area

$2,950

Fiber glass service body 96" long by 79" wide, 18" deep compartments, 43" wide load area, Stainless steel hinges and latches on doors, LED STT and clearance lights, 12 ga. steel treadplate floor and steel understructure with steel crane reinforcement in right rear cabinet.HD Grip Strut steel rear bumper fits 56" c.a. single wheel truck

capacity, 24” wide conveyor spinner assembly is fold up design, chain oilers, very good conditon, used very little, can be truck frame mounted or installed in a dump body

$7,550

$7,517

17’ 6” Crysteel Select Lite

New TBEI 18' 6" HD Elipitical

style dump body, 66” front 44” sides, 54” tailgate, 3/16” AR400 steel throught out, double link tailgate hardware, asphalt tail, prime paint with T63156 TBEI telescopic front mount hoist, pump, controls, and reservoir, Body and hoist package, plus FET, 3 in stock Painting, PTO’s, and installation available.

$11,500 each

TBEI 19’ XD with 66” front

44” sides, and 54” tail gate, asphalt tail, 3/16” AR400 steel sides and ends, 1/4” AR400 steel floor and dog house, Double panel tailgate, walk rails, I-beam longsills, air tailgate kit, Prime paint, Plus FET, 3 available. Body only price

$7,900ea

2011 Big Lug CT14I4HD

2009 Big Lug CT1010SD 10’ long x 6’ wide x 18” high side dump body on tandem trailer, 9990 lbs. GVW, LED lights, modular wiring, trickle charger, 12” spacing on crossmembers, barn door rear

$6,450

15,5801b. GVWdump trailer, 7000 lb axles, 235-R16E tires, 24” high x 80” wide, x 14’ long HD box constructed with Tubing frame and 10 ga. hi strength steel floor and sides.

LED lights, modular wiring, Battery, Electric hydraulic double acting pump, Twin cylinder hoist, Ramps, rear load stabilizers, Two way Spreader/ barn door endgate, D-rings, Shot blasted, epoxy primer, Acrylic urethane top coat, Simply the best dump trailer for

$8750

Aggregate Asphalt body, Sloped front and tail for best claen out, asphalt rear, 3/16’ AR400 steel floor, 11 ga. Domex inners side panel, 44” sides, 54” tail, LED lights, air tailgate kit, bodt is set up to be heated, Cab shield included, Marathon Trunion mount hoist included with pump, reservoir and controls, No dog house in boxtor best clean out, Prime Paint. plus FET, Painting, PTO’s, and Installation available. Body hoist package

$13,700ea

Loftness 6 ft.

Two stage all hydraulic drive snow blower with Truck mounts, John Deere 99 HP diesel engine self contained power plant will sell JD Powerplant seperate

$7,850

New 9' Fisher HD

Steel TripEdge Plow Complete with Lights, Controls and Minute Mount of your choice, Blade is Faded

$4,409

2011 Big Lug T2514DF

Flatbed trailer with 20’ x 102” wide deck pIus 5’ beavertail, Beavertail includes fold over ramps and popup center section to give 25’ flatbed also, 2 7000 lb. axles, LED lights, 34” deck height, Yellow pine floor, 10” I-beam mainframe, Outside stake and and tie rail plus d-rings on 5’ centers, trailer is shot blasted, epoxy primed, and top coated with Acrylic Urethane paint, High quality flatbed trailer $7,565

Stahl SST 9900 GVW Tandem axle 12’6” long trailer, Service body style side access doors on both sideswith shelving access from both inside and outside, double rear swing doors, right side walk in door, Translucent root 3/4” trated plywood floor,with rubberized coating, Aluminum wheels, Demonstrator trailer Sale price $8,450

New Demonstrator TL

woods aluminum 12’ flatbed with 8’ tool boxes each side, overh4ead ladder rack with over cab extension fo hauling long forms etc. drop down tailgate and rear panels behind tool boxes, ideal for masonary contractor

$7,950

ADVERTISER INDEX C Central Equipment Sales ..........2 Construction Classifieds.........27 Construction Marketplace.......27 Crawler Welding Nicholson Oil Inc.....................20 Roose MFG Weisz Equipment Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction

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Northstar Truck Sales..............26 P Pioneer Rim & Wheel...............27 R RMS Rentals........................3, 12

Crysteel Truck Equipment.........6 H Hacker Equipment...................21

Rydell Power Train...................11 S

K Kage Innovation......................13

Suburban Chevrolet.................5 T Truck Utilities...............27

Kohls - Weelborg Truck Center....28 M Midland Equipent.................21

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Trailer Roundup

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onstruction trailers are a very important part of the array of construction equipment. They play an important role in providing the needed power to make construction hauling jobs easier, faster, more practical, and more lucrative. Construction trailers also come in handy when it comes to lifting and trans-

porting or moving heavy construction parts and equipment from one place going to another place in the construction site, simply because normal vehicles could not transport these items.

These trailers in the construction site are also custom-made and designed to perform specific construction jobs. There are

Talbert Mfg. 55-Ton Trailer Talbert Manufacturing introduces the Talbert 55-ton (49.9 t) raised center (RC) trailer with the new equalizer; and the Talbert 55ton roller paver trailer with a multi- positional, adjustable (ratchet-style) gooseneck. “Each of these trailers is the result of improved design and engineering initiatives based upon

four types of construction trailers which are Equipment Construction Trailers, mainly used to haul small and medium sized construction equipment on the construction site; Dump Construction Trailers, mainly responsible for all types of dumping tasks on the construction site; TailAlong Construction Trailers, used to haul heavy-duty

listening to the marketplace and providing products that deliver greater longevity, load capacity, flexibility, ease of use, and a keen competitive edge to our customers.

Our sales and engineering staff will be on-hand at the booth to discuss the features, benefits and applications of these units or any others within our complete line of custom-built trailers,” said Greg D. Smith, vice president of sales and marketing of Talbert Manufacturing. The Talbert 55-ton raised center trailer, purchased by Bill Miller Equipment Sales Inc. of Eckhart, Md., features a non-ground bearing gooseneck; a raised 26 ft. (7.9 m) center deck, which allows a 15.5 in. (39 cm) loaded deck side height to accommodate various transport height regulations; and an advantage in load capacity over comparable models with a rating of 110,000-lbs. (49,895 kg) capacity in

construction equipment or building some heavy parts to the main construction site and Gooseneck Construction Trailers, often be utilized for moving medium to larger sized equipment.

When purchasing a construction trailer, make sure you know exactly what you need. This way, you’ll know which one you should go for.

a 13-ft. (4 m) load base. Equipped with the equalizer — a nitrogen-assisted dampening system that effectively balances loads in all terrains — operators can make easy and quick adjustments, and maintain those settings to maximize loads safely and efficiently, according to the manufacturer.

The Talbert 55-ton roller paver trailer features an adjustable, self-contained gooseneck utilizing a “ratchet-style” design to provide additional ride-height settings. This feature allows the operator to make adjustments to the gooseneck ride-height by using a lever located on the driver’s side of the trailer. Additionally, the unit is engineered with a lighter-weight, tapered-deck design for ease of loading and unloading.

800/348-5232 www.talbertmfg.com.

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Towmaster Titanium T-110DTG Towmaster’s Titanium T-110DTG detachable gooseneck trailer is made for hauling large, heavy equipment. The Titanium Series includes modular frame construction with fabricated cambered T-1 steel beams, nonground bearing scraper profile gooseneck, 10-in.-deep (25 cm) cross members with 4-in.-wide (10 cm) cross member flanges for more contact to the side beams, 5-position load blocks for multiple ride heights, standard open boom well, self-aligning positive mechanical lock, hydraulically operated gooseneck, sealed-beam modular wiring harness and polyurethane primer and paint.

The T-100DTG has a 110,000-lb. (49,895 kg) capacity, Ridewell Air-Ride suspension, 22.5-in. (57 cm) wheels and tires and a 24-ft.

(7.3 m) deck.

800/ 462-4517 www.towmaster.com ……

Landoll Corporation Double Drop Model 353 Trailer Landoll Corporation introduces double drop traveling axle trailer to transport a wide variety of oversize, over-height equipment including motor coaches, metro buses, front end loaders and tall mast forklifts. The Model 353 is designed with full hydraulic manual controls along with full function wireless remote hand-held controls. The loaded deck height is only 26 in. (66 cm) and has a low MARCH 2011

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load angle of 5 degrees. The Model 353 is equipped with 50,000 lbs. (22,679 kg) outriggers, which can raise the trailer deck and also side shift the trailer to align the bus or equipment being loaded onto the trailer. Two sets of aluminum ramps are included along with a mechanical “well lift” system which is adjustable to various load carrying heights.

The Model 353 is designed with no cylinders on the undercarriage travel reducing the overall height of the deck. The undercarriage cam bearings roll on top of the flange which eliminates any damage to the trailer frame. The Model 353 double drop features Landoll standard equipment including centralized grease system, Grote wiring harness and LED lights.

785/562-5381 www.landoll.com.

Godwin Group R/S ATHD Series Heavy-duty Aluminum Trailer The R/S ATHD Series Aluminum Trailer is built for heavy-duty performance with it's high sides, continuous welded construction and sturdy understructure. The understructure features 5-in. I-Beam Longitudinals and 4-in. Boxed Extrusion Cross members. The floor, sides, bulkhead and tailgate are constructed of 5454 Aluminum (.250 Floors; .180 Sides, Bulkhead & Tailgate). The bulkhead is a one-piece wrap-around design.

The tailgate is fully welded and has Air Operated hardware. Other features include PAGE TSP Saddle Mount Single Point Suspension, front mount telescopic hoist, 25,000-lb. capacity axles and steel disc wheels, 14 ply tubeless radial tires and a pre-mounted tire carrier.

800/649-4995 www.GodwinGroupOnline.com

JLG Triple-L Trailers JLG's Triple-L trailers feature exclusive power deck system for better safety and efficiency. Triple-L trailers from JLG offer improved safety. The trailers keep all loading and unloading at ground level, eliminating the chance of dropping cargo off of the ramps. There is no climbing to access machine tie-downs and no heavy, hinged ramps that can come loose or drop.

Unlike ramp and tilt-bed systems, the Triple-L trailer features the exclusive power deck system, a unique hydraulic mechanism used to lower the entire deck of the trailer to the ground level.

The trailers' power deck offers its own set of advantages, including no driving or lifting up or down inclines, no cumbersome ramp adjustments, efficient on-person operation, the ability to be loaded or unloaded while detached from the tow vehicle, the ability to accommodate multiple items, and there are no winches required.

The Modular Hydraulic Transport System (MHTS) line trailer has a six-line configuration with a 375,000-lb. load capacity. MHTS is more easily accessible steering arms and raised steering arm mounting bosses. It is easily accessible/removable air tank. It has color-coded steel hydraulic lines and 20hp water-cooled self-contained unit. It also has externally mounted hydraulic reservoir which is large enough to allow up to 20 lines.

717/ 485-6417 www.jlg.com

800/843-3324 www.trailking.com

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Building Business In today’s highly competitive economy, building efficient business strategies has become a necessity for every business owner and entrepreneur. The key idea is to adapt your business to the changing needs of the market.

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usiness strategies are constituted by the major initiatives taken by an enterprise to enhance its performance. They involve a detailed analysis of the organization’s mission, vision and objectives. Building better strategies should be the constant goal of every business owner and entrepreneur as they enhance efficiency, boost growth prospects and create space for improvisations. The web portal smallbiztrends has compiled the following tips for improving strategizing at the workplace: Getting Organized In an article titled “Entrepreneur Checklist: Start the Year Out Right”, the online portal PersonalDividends offers a handy piece of advice: taking stock of where you are now is crucial to preparing for future success. You should research about your market, potential customers and pricing. Follow this with a task list of items that need to be completed.

Break down this to-do list into manageable nuggets and prioritize the most important tasks.

Create an operating plan with measurable benchmarks to track your progress and evaluate your performance.

Furthermore, use an accounting software to keep track of your income, expenses and tax information. Don’t forget to establish a filing system to or-

ing them. If a current strategy is not working, you must learn to identify new strategies and change your approach until the actions you are taking start working in your favor.

Global Copywriting’s Sarah Mitchell adds that if you’ve got a plan to grow your business, product or service; then you can transform it into content that can be used as a marketing tool.

ganize all documentation. Find mentors or join networks to find resources, forge useful connections and develop rewarding lifelong relationships.

Remember that small, everyday measures can go a long way in running your business more effectively.

For instance, Jeremy Raglin in an Entreprenant article titled “Organization: The Key To Success For Any Entrepreneur” – has emphasized the importance of a clutter-free computer in enhancing productivity.

Adopting a Plan An article on the Clutch Consulting website titled “Goal Setting Is Fundamental To Small Business Success” lists three

questions which business owners and entrepreneurs must frequently ask themselves: “Where are we now, where do we want to be, and what is the best strategy for getting there?” Effective goal setting helps you focus on the things that are important to your business while serving as a guide for your actions and your efforts on a daily basis.

They also enable you to set benchmarks for measuring your progress and in identifying problem areas.

As a general rule, goals should be specific, measurable, actionable, result-oriented and time-based. It is also important to constantly re-evaluate your goals and the actions that are being deployed towards achiev-

Social Media In an online article titled “Don't be Social Without a Plan” (on Professional Door Dealer), Tony Jones quotes a Nielson report conducted in August 2010 which claims that consumers are spending 43 percent more time on social media than a year ago.

This makes social networking and blogs the top online activity.

Many small businesses, including door and access-control companies, have begun to pop up on social media sites. However, doing so without establishing goals or tools to measure the success of your efforts is a poor strategy to follow.

In his blog post on Forbes titled “Social Media Strategies for 2011: Misconceptions Mask Stumbling Points and Opportunities”, Chunka Mui claims that the right approach towards social media is to systematically explore its long-term implications.

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to be about leading or influencing a conversation simply because people use these media to talk to each other. In today’s world, customer-to-customer communications are inevitable and companies need to recognize that it is better to be part of this dialog. Social media should be an integrated component of a strategy for handling customers rather than being alienated from the rest of a company’s business operations.

Outlook Mountain Moving Mindset’s Frederique Murphy avers that in order to get results, you should learn to be empowered by the experiences that you have throughout the process of trying to achieve them. Limiting experience in order to achieve targets is counter-productive as it blinkers perception and the ability to find opportunities.

Survival Strategy In her article “Does Your Business Need a Disaster Plan?”, Network Solution’s Rieva Lesonsky states that every business – no matter how small – needs a disaster plan for protection.

The first step is to assess the possible risks (natural or otherwise) which can hamper your business.

The next step is identifying and creating back-ups for specific internal operations which are crucial to keeping the company running.

Always back up your data and store backups offsite or use an online backup service to house your data “in the cloud”. This data should be tested regularly to ensure that it is in proper, working order.

Protect your staff by creating an emergency evacuation plan.

Don’t forget to make sure your insurance covers the risks you’ve found. Flood and earthquake insurance, for instance, aren’t usually part of standard policies. ☐

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INDUSTRY NEWS

AEM at CONEXPO-CON/AGG Exposition AEM is a trade association that provides services on a global basis for companies that manufacture equipment, products and services used worldwide in the following industries: Agriculture, Construction, Forestry, Mining and Utility. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will have a significant presence at the upcoming CONEXPOCON/AGG exposition to promote workforce development, safety awareness and the value and important contributions of the construction and manufacturing industries.

Activities include: • I Make America national grassroots campaign to strengthen American manufacturing and construction jobs • Industry Investor Conference to connect member exhibitors and the industry to more "Wall Street" exposure • Construction Challenge finals for the teen-focused competition spotlighting industry careers • Safety and training outreach with materials that promote safety-conscious attitudes and performance and aid worker productivity Visit AEM in Booth L-3221 and L-3305 in the Grand Lobby outside Central Hall. CONEXPOCON/AGG 2011 will be held March 22-26, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, USA, co-located with the IFPE and ICON Expo expositions.

AEM initiated the I Make America campaign in fall 2010 to promote U.S. manufacturing and construction jobs through infrastructure investment and export policies that help businesses sell their products internationally. Both are proven ways to create and sustain jobs for U.S. workers, and AEM invites show visitors to stop by the AEM booth L-3221 and join the campaign.

In the Industry Investor Conference, AEM will spotlight

member company capabilities and the industry’s scope to financial analysts who cover construction equipment manufacturing.

Conference sponsors are Jefferies & Company, Goldman Sachs Group and ISI Group. AEM has conducted investor conferences at CONEXPO-CON/AGG since the 1999 show. When: March 23 (7:30 AM to 12:30 PM) Where: Room S-223 (invitation only).

AEM is a major resource for safety and training materials and the latest manuals, videos and related items will be on display at the AEM Booth L-3305.

Booth visitors can register for a chance to win a GPS system and pick up take-away safety items including aerial work platform (AWP) booklets, stress ball construction hats and more. AEM will be polling attendees on their interest in AEM-provided classroom RTFL training. AEM safety materials will also be available at the show store and are always available online. When: Show days, hours. Where: AEM booth L-3305.

In the AEM Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment, 24 student teams from across the U.S. and Canada will compete in the finals of this teen-oriented event. AEM designed the program to spur interest in construction careers and spotlight industry contributions to quality of life such as good roads

and clean water. There are two finals challenges: In the “Road Rumble sponsored by Ditch Witch,” teams solve infrastructure problems with construction solutions to repair roads and bridges in an effort to improve highway efficiency. The second challenge, “H2 Oh Yeah,” is a

game show-style competition with questions about infrastructure facts and policy. When: March 22 – 24. Where: In and near AEM booth L-3221 outside Central Hall.

AEM is CONEXPO-CON/AGG show producer and a principal sponsor. Visit www.aem.org for more information about the association and its activities. The I Make America and related A Day in American Life websites are resources for workers in the manufacturing industry, as well as the businesses that rely on them and the communities they support, to send a powerful job-creation message to Congress. As a thank you, visitors can relax in the booth’s I Make America lounge area and "spin the wheel" for prizes. When: Show days, hours.

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EXPO PREVIEW

by EQ Conference and webinar TEAM

Denver International Auto Showgreat festival for serious shoppers

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ow about inspecting vehicles from every nook and comer, dribbling the tires to check their robustness, sneak preview of selected 2012 models or feel the splendid milieu of the newest 2011 models from various

brands. The 2011 Denver International Auto Show comes out to be the leading show to do all this and more. This prestigious expo kicks off from March 30 to April 3rd at the prestigious user friendly and technologically advanced Colorado Convention Centre. The Denver auto show is touted as the world's

leading event of the automotive industry in the US. The notable Auto Show reveals various facets of auto industry under one roof.

Not many people are aware that Denver has had an auto show since 1902 which no other city in the United States boasts off.

That is the reason why organizers of the auto show Paragon Group, Inc. claim that the Denver Auto show is bigger and better than ever. At the show attendees gets the opportunity to have one to one communication with factory and dealer representatives from the car lines and get answers to their questions in an unambiguous environment. Organizers of the show further emphasizes that the Auto Show is a great entertainment for serious shoppers, car buffs, industry specialists and even families having interest in auto industry can learn from the industry stalwarts.

The show is also the perfect place to ride and drive. As the attendees get the opportunity to test drive a few select new models of GM and Kia at the show. Besides GM and Kia other companies extending the facility of test drive at the show include Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick.

Attendees can also take a chance on Yukon Denali Hybrid and the new Cruze too.

Besides visitors can even slip behind the wheel of Camaro or a CTS-V Coupe to have a feel of what makes this product different apart from others.

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ers and sellers to get focused attendees, the organizers have collected important data about the Auto Show from the past years.

Like around one third of the attendees to the show every year are almost new. Attendees usually include 68% male, 49% female and 69% homeowners. The median age of attendees is 34. While 82% of the attendees had felt that the Auto Show was helpful to them in deciding their next vehicle purchase.

Around 51 % attendees plan to purchase a new vehicle in the coming year etc.

The exhibitors profile to the event include Coach & Auto Bodies Builders, Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles, Two and Three Wheelers, Auto Accessories, Batteries, Auto Components, Oil & Lubricants, Tools, Garage/Service Station Equipment, Insurance and Services Alternative Fuel and Fuel Systems.

While visitors to the show include manufacturers, special equipment, tuning, importers and exporters of Vehicle accessories, design refinement, Repair & Automotive Services, Equipment for vehicle service and repair, bodywork repair and painting, refueling and care, garage building and management, disposal and recycling. Coming back to the other hallmark of the show, this year also the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) is awarding vehicles with best of the year awards title at the opening of the event.

Some of the awards include New Vehicle of the Year, Rocky Mountain SUV of the year,

Hours Wednesday, March 30, 6 - 10 PM Thursday, March 31, 5 - 10 PM Friday, April 1, 12 - 10 PM Saturday, April 2,

Rocky Mountain Pickup Truck of the Year, Rocky Mountain High-Mileage Vehicle of the Year and Rocky Mountain Car of the year.

Attendees at the venue would also get a chance to have a glimpse of the Classic Car Showcase in which famous models like Sterling Moss's 1965 Mustang GT 350 would be displayed.

At the event adults as well as kids of age groups would get a chance to attend CarterEnergy's award winning "What Will Fuel the Future?"

10 AM - 10 PM Sunday, April 3, 10 AM - 6 PM Admission $10 - Adults $5 - Children 7 -12 (Under 6 free)

• Please Note, Thursday is Senior Day i.e. those 65+ get in for free on Thursday from 5 -1- pm only.

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Roadshow. This roadshow would highlight on six educational exhibits focused on energy and try to answer the following: • What is Energy?

• Energy Timeline • Emerging Energy Sources •The Energy Initiative • Fuels of the Future Racking Game •From Fossils to Tank So it makes sense to attend the event to see the latest examples of fuel efficient technologies and aftermarket accessories besides enjoying getting acquaintance with cars that suit every budget and lifestyle.

Directions to the venue The Colorado Convention Center is located in downtown Denver at 700 14th Street.

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SAFETY ROUNDUP

Safety with Ladders

by EQ SAFETY AND WORKPLACE TEAM

Ladder safety violations are one of the serious concerns of OSHA. Simple and easy to follow precautions are enough to address this safety concern. It seems obvious but is still all worth repeating these precautions. By following a few simple, easy, common-sense precautions, you could be a lifelong climber, instead of one of the 136.118 people injured in ladder accidents every year.

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adder safety violations consistently rank among the top ten cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); third among specialty contractors, and seventh overall among OSHA's top-10 list of "serious violations"–those in which "there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result." Selecting the right ladder for the job and using it properly can help you and your crew continue working comfortably, productively, and safely without accidents or sixfigure fines.

Selecting the Right Ladder The most important factors to consider when choosing the right ladder for a job are its type,

length, strength (Duty Rating), and material used to manufacture it. The most common types include step and extension ladders. Even in these two basic styles, you'll find a variety of offerings, such as tripod stepladders that enhance stability on uneven surfaces and get you into corners, twin stepladders that allow you to work from either side or even let two people work together off the same ladder, and platform, trestle, and telescoping models. And of course there's a wide range of sectional and extension ladders for every need. The choices can be staggering, but they offer job-specific alternatives for comfortable, productive, and safe working conditions on various surfaces and for different heights and applications.

Length Once you've selected the style of ladder best suited to the job, length becomes the next consideration. One of the most common and potentially dangerous mistakes made in choosing an extension ladder involves trying to use a ladder that is either too short, or too tall. If the ladder is too short, you may tend to overreach or even climb beyond the highest permitted standing rung, which can cause you to lose your balance. If the ladder is too long, then you may have to angle the ladder at an unsafe pitch that may cause the ladder feet to slip out. The proper method is to set up an extension ladder using the 4- to-1 ratio–this is the best way to safely set up an extension ladder. The proper

setup for an extension ladder is at a 75-1/2degree angle–and the easiest way to obtain this angle of setup is to set the ladder back 1 foot for every 4 feet of length to the upper support point.

Duty Rating The third and most often ignored consideration in your ladder choice relates to the ladder's strength and durability, or Duty Rating. According to OSHA standards, ladders must be rated to support the combined weight of the user, plus tools, and materials. In other words, if you and your tool pouch weigh 180 pounds and you're carrying a 70-pound bundle of shingles up a ladder, you need a ladder rated for at least 250 pounds, which would

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be a Heavy Duty Industrial Type I ladder. The Duty Rating also takes into account whether a ladder will be receiving harsh or more moderate use on a construction site. This is where proper selection can either augment to or diminish jobsite safety, and where trying to save money by buying a lower-cost lighter-duty ladder can backfire.

Ladder ratings established by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards include Type I for professional use, Type II medium duty rated for up to 225 pounds, and Type III light duty for household use. Beyond these basic types, ANSI recognizes two additional, heavy industrial specifications, Type IA rated for 300 pounds, and Type IAA rated for 375 pounds. OSHA regulations do not elaborate on the specifics of ladder construction, given the many options available, but the duty rating provides an excellent guideline for appropriate ladder selection based on the load and use of the ladder. A Type II ladder may be adequate for interior painting or occasional handyman work, but a Type IA ladder will be more appropriate for a framer muscling a garage door header into place. In general, it's best to err on the side of a higher duty rating.

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offer light weight and corrosion resistance; fiberglass ladders will provide safety when working close to electrical power lines because they won't conduct electricity. A dry wood ladder doesn't conduct electricity either, but a wet wooden ladder can be as dangerous around electrical wires as aluminium. This is one reason OSHA doesn't want painted wooden ladders on the jobsite, assuming the user is always aware of the material of the ladder. Never use metal ladders or wet wooden ladders when working near electrical lines, but be careful even if you're setting up a fiberglass ladder.

Work Safely If used improperly, a ladder won't save you from a potential accident no matter how good it is. The four basic ingredients of safe climbing include ladder inspection, a safety check before every ascent, setting up the ladder properly, and then using safe, sane climbing habits. Safe climbing is a lot like safe, defensive driving: keep your eyes open and use common sense.

Before stepping onto your ladder, look it over for missing, damaged, or loose components. If you find damaged parts, do not use the ladder until it is repaired. And don't leave it lying around like a trap for the next guy. A damaged ladder parked on your jobsite could spell OSHA fines even if nobody's on it. Damaged ladders must be prominently tagged for repair or disposal. equipment magazine

It's a good habit to read the safety instruction labels on your ladder. The label includes information on both ladder inspection and correct setup. Renew your memory and renew you commitment to jobsite safety every time you climb. Make sure your shoes don't have nails, oil, or other jobsite debris that could cause you to trip or slip.

Don't stand above the highest safe standing level–two rungs from the top of a stepladder and three rungs above the roof line of an extension ladder. Never climb on the back of a single-sided stepladder, and never climb a closed stepladder. It may slip out from under you. Don't stand on the paint bucket shelf on a stepladder, and if your ladder is not in the right place to reach the work without standing on your toes, climbing onto the last rung, or stretching beyond a safe range, climb down and reset, or get the right ladder that will put you in a safe position to do your best work.

Always set up extension ladders at 751/2 degrees, which is a 4-to-1 ration of pitch. That means the base should be set back one foot from a wall for every four feet of height. As a rule of thumb, stand at the base and extend your arms. If you can touch the fifth rung the ladder is in position. If you have to reach beyond safe limits, climb down and reset the ladder into a new position to continue working.

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COMMERCIAL MOWERS

Commercial mower manufacturing in the U.S. is big business. Study indicates that the garden equipment and tool production market was over $10 billion in 2010 showing a steady growth rate. So what makes this market tick? Is it the mower’s power or ergonomic features? This article explores the existing commercial mowers market, industry dynamics and new trends in technology.

FROM TWO STROKE TO EMISSION FREE COMMERCIAL MOWERS HAVE COME A LONG WAY Overview

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ommercial mower manufacturing in the U.S. is big business.

Study indicates that the garden equipment and tool production market was over $10 billion in 2010 showing a steady growth rate. So what makes this market tick? This article explores the existing commercial mowers market, its main players, industry dynamics and new trends in technology.

As anyone who has had a

badly overgrown lawn knows, a lawn mower is God’s gift to a pretty landscape with a perfectly trimmed lawn. Lawn mowers have been in existence for many years and as garden spaces grew, so too their features and versatility.

Today typically two generic types of lawn mowers exist, i.e. lawn mowers for residential purposes and lawn mowers for commercial purposes. Lawn mowers which are used by individuals have a horizontal axis and are known as cylinder mow-

ers. These are typically used for residential purposes. The second type of lawn mowers is the commercial mower which has a vertical axis with a blade that rotates vertically. This type of mower is also called `rotary mowers’.

The smallest of these rotary mowers can be handled by an individual. The slightly larger commercial mower is a ride-on type, which is suited for larger lawns while golf courses and public parks use the multi-gang mowers which are normally at-

tached to a tractor. Rotary mowers are powered by internal combustion engines which are either two-stroke or four-stroke. Like cars, they run on petrol or other liquid fuels. With a horsepower ranging from 1.6 to 6.75 kW, they work on one cylinder with a manual pull crank to start off the engine. Some newer models in the market offer electric starting options. Maybe as a result of the pollution which gasoline powered mowers bring about, commercial users are now turning to ergonomically-friendly lawn

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mowers. Regulations and environmental issues have an impact on both producers and users of lawn and garden equipment.

Mowers, trimmers, and blowers, for example, utilize two-cycle engines that burn a combination of gas and oil and contribute to air pollution much more than fourcycle units. Federal and state regulators are trying to implement increasingly strict standards on emissions. Local government units seek to promote mulching and composting to reduce solid waste; they also seek to lower noise pollution from leaf blowers. Customers are becoming more astute and opt for features that save fuel and have other desirable features. Environment friendly and less noisy machines are now taking a lead over other mowers in the global market.

Trends In the year 2009, the price of commercial mowers dropped slightly as a result of growing competition, increased low-cost overseas suppliers and improved distribution methods. International trade data show exports of U.S. equipment at about 11 percent of total shipments, with imports of goods at about eight percent of demand. The United States is a net exporter of power lawn and garden equipment, with a current surplus of about $350 million, a figure that was ex-

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pected to decline to $320 million in 2009. Many global producers have opened manufacturing facilities in Asia and Latin America, both to garner a greater share of the various local markets and to take advantage of lower costs (labor, materials, etc.). The current global demand for equipment outside the United States is estimated at $23 billion or about 2.5 times the size of the U.S. market.

As is the case for many other durable goods, the largest market is Western Europe, but the fastest growing markets are in Asia and Latin America. . Canada is the single largest market for U.S. lawnmower exports, and it is also the single largest source for U.S. imports.

Product categories and features Commercial lawn mowers come in different shapes and sizes with varied features depending on user requirements and so you have: • Riding and non riding mowers • Front and back engine units • Self-propelled and push units

Commercial mower Manufacturing Commercial mower manufacturing in the U.S. is big business.

Study indicates that the this market resided at over $10 billion in 2010 showing a steady growth rate.

In 2009, the price of commercial mowers dropped as a result of growing competition, increased low-cost overseas suppliers and improved distribution methods. International trade data show exports of U.S. equipment at about 11 percent of total shipments, with imports of goods at about eight percent of demand. The United States is a net exporter of power lawn and garden equipment, with a current surplus of about $350 million.

Many global producers have opened manufacturing facilities in Asia and Latin America, both to garner a greater share of the various local markets and to take advantage of lower costs. The current global demand for equipment outside the United States is estimated at $23 billion.

While the market fluctuates, it is obvious that the commercial mower is here to stay. But what will its avatar be in 2011?

Will the sturdy gas fuelled commercial mower continue to rule or will new technology advances bring forth ergonomically friendlier versions? This article explores the commercial mower’s power. ☐

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And you also have the zeroradius-turn riding mowers, mowers with more plastic, enhanced safety features, and finally a new range of electric models which are replacing the good old gasoline-powered ones.

Commercial mowers are normally purchased by landscapers who use these mowers for grooming commercial, government and large residential properties. Some of the superior versions are capable of mowing, mulching, leaf blowing and even snow ploughing. To ensure versatility, some models come with detachable and interchangeable attachments.

Some of the common commercial mowers available in the market are as follows: Petrol Powered Mowers These are the typical internal combustion engine mowers, with two-stroke and five stroke engines. With carburetted engines, they normally require a manual pull crank to start the engine. Some mowers have a throttle control on the handlebar with which the operator can adjust the engine speed while a few other mowers have a fixed, preset engine speed. Gasoline mowers have the advantages over electric mowers of greater power and distance range. However, they create substantial pollution and their engines require periodic maintenance such as cleaning or replacement of the spark plug and air filter. They emit smoke

and also cause noise pollution which makes them unattractive to environment friendly people but they do pack a power punch when it comes to mowing which is why they continue to remain on the market.

Electric mowers have one outstanding feature – they are quiet!

Producing less than 75 decibels, they are also safer to operate as they come equipped with what is called a `dead man’s switch’ which when operated, immediately stops the motor. Electric mowers have two versions, i.e. corded and cordless. Obviously, the corded offers limited range of coverage as it is attached to an electric plug while the cordless one offers more flexibility, in terms of movement.

Corded mowers increase

hazard in the form of accidental mowing of the power cord which can result in an electric shock. However, the not so shocking news is the fact that this type of lawn mower is really cheap, costing as much as an entry level mower.

Most popular amongst commercial mowers are the `riding mowers’ which are normally used for large lawns.

As the name indicates, in this type, the rider sits in a seat and controls the mower, almost like sitting in a truck or a car.

While these mowers have a rotating blade system, they usually come with multiple blade options. A typical example of a ride on mower is the lawn tractor which is used for agricultural purposes.

Commercial mowers commonly work on manual transmission while the second most common option is the continuously variable transmission also known as `hydrostatic transmission’.

Hydrostatic transmissions are expensive but they compensate for their price by being easier to use and offering greater torque to the wheels as compared to mechanical transmissions.

Insides of a commercial mower A typical commercial or

rotary mower is made of steel.

The heavier the steel content the more expensive the model.

Some decks are made from aluminum. Since aluminum unlike steel does not rust, this is a more expensive model. Recent developments include sturdy plastic models and plastic is also the preferred material for electric versions.

Riding mowers have an opening or a `mouth’ in the side or back of the vehicle from where the cut grass is thrown out. Some models have a bag to catch this thrown grass and a few have a mulching mechanism. The mulch blade chops the cut grass into small pieces and these pieces become compost matter for the lawn, ensuring recycling of waste material.

Commercial mowers can be chosen based on features, i.e. a. Side discharge b. Two in one (bagging and mulching) c. Three in one (bagging, mulching and side discharge).

Some manufacturers offer features as add-ons, which ensures that the lawn mower can also play the role of mulcher if required.

Bagging mowers have a bag at the rear to capture the cut grass. Hi-Vac is powerful and has a tunnel connecting the side discharge to the bag. This

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model is highly preferred by large scale commercial operators as it is both efficient and powerful.

Cost Commercial mowers fall into three price ranges: The older technology, smaller motor, lighter steel deck models are the cheapest. These are more suitable for residential purposes and typically cost between US$100 – US$400 with a life span of 7-10 years.

The second type which is also preferred by residential owners is a more sophisticated version of the entry range. Its advantage is more in terms of material used and normally aluminum or plastic is offered in place of steel.

These mowers can cost between US$200 to US$1000. Commercial mowers are obviously the most expensive.

Since they are used by commercial organisations for business purposes they normally include the latest technology and

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features such as disk drive, oil filters, heavy duty steel etc. A typical commercial lawn mower can cost anywhere between US$4000 to US$100,000/-!

Safety Issues Rotary mowers throw out cut grass at tremendous force. It is believed that in the U.S. alone, more than 80000 people are hospitalized year-after-year from mower related accidents. Electric motors with cords come with the added danger of short circuit and related electric shock.

On the whole, commercial lawn mowers are heavy duty equipment, powerful and strong and these should not be trusted to amateurs. It is better to have trained people handling it to ensure safety.

Over the years, a growing concern for environment safety is ensuring that commercial mowers, which cause four times the normal pollution of a motor car, comes under the radar for

technology innovation to protect the environment. While carbon monoxide emission is its biggest side effect, equally damaging is its noise pollution which at times even causes deafness.

Equipment makers often depend on component suppliers for innovation, especially when it comes to engines and materials. Plastic molders and resin makers are considered partners in design. Product improvements

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focus on such facets as lighter weight, noise reduction, reduced heat and vibration, better grasp of controls, and general simplicity of operation. Process improvements are important, and manufacturing plants as well as warehouses are constantly striving to improve efficiency.

2011, should hopefully, see some newer and more ergonomically friendly versions hitting the market. �

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Product NEWS LARGE EN MIXER FROM COOPER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY The Large EN Mixer meets EN12697-35. It is suitable for mixing large amounts of hot mix asphalt in the laboratory. Mixer CRT-R1001 with two speed motor 1500/750 rpm with total capacity of about 100L. Mixing bowl is heatproof ferrule with rock wool insulation and has two handles and four wheels.

The tool is an Archimedes screw made from heatproof steel ferrule which is moved in planetary motion. There is also a removable and adjustable scraper made of steel. Safety frame constructed from mesh steel to give good sight of the mixing bowl from all angles. +44 (0)1773 512174; www.cooper.co.uk

MIX RATIO SPRAY PROTECTIVE COATINGS FROM RHINO LININGS The new 1:1 Mix Ration Spray Protective Coatings line includes Rhino TuffGrip 11-90 ( p o l y u re t h a n e coating for abrasion resistance), Rhino HardLine 11-55 (hybrid polyurea for surface corrosion protection) and Rhino Extreme 11-90 (low temperature and high humidity tolerant coating). The polyurethanes and polyureas are fast setting and used for containment linings, steel coatings or other applications where protection against abrasion, corrosion and impact is required. Rhino TuffGrip 11-90 is a spray-on elastomer formulation that provides toughness and color stability while retaining the non-skid grip. Rhino HardLine 11-55 is the company's hardest truck bed lining used for applications with heavy impact and scratching. Rhino Extreme 11-90 has a fast cure formulation and provides high physical properties. It provides superior hardness, tensile strength, elongation and tear abrasion resistance.

858/450-0441; www.rhinolinings.com

PAVE-IR FROM MOBA

LIGHT COMPACTION EQUIPMENT

CORPORATION

FROM JCB AMERICANS

MOBA introduces new PAVE-IR. MOBA PAVE-IR provides a non-destructive method for detecting thermal segregation in asphalt pavement in real time. It uses infrared sensors to produce a thermal profile for the entire project. It delivers real-time QC/QA data on a fullcolor TFT touch screen and stores all files for additional analysis in the office. Its documents complete job with GPS coordinates and a temperature scale. It can record paving speed and paver stops to adjustment to the paving or trucking operations. CONEXPO/ CON-AGG Booth No. S-821.

678/817-9646 www.moba.de

The Light Compaction product line includes rammers, a single-drum roller and forward and reversible plate compactors.

The VMF forward plates include Honda engines (Hatz Diesel on VMF 130D) and a wear-resistant, highgrade cast tamping plate. Its hydrostatically operated VMP reversible plates include a single forward/reverse control lever, isolated guide bars and a wear-resistant, high-grade cast damping plate. VMR Rammers feature a special damping plate material that acts as a shock absorber. VMS Series Single Drum Roller suited for small asphalt reinstatement and ground care applications.

912/ 447-2000; www.jcb.com

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GREEN DREDGE DESIGNS FROM DSC DREDGE LLC

D-SERIES WHEEL EXCAVATORS

DSC Dredge incorporates green principles in product design, optional system upgrades and throughout its construction and operation processes. It is installed PLC-based operating systems with automated flow control system. Standard control system logs and displays operating hours of all major equipment. Its RDM (Remote Dredge Monitoring) Technology provides remote dredge monitoring capabilities using cellular, WAN, LAN, or WIFI connections. Its Maximizer suction relief system automatically responds to suction problems. Electrically-powered mining dredges utilize variablefrequency electrical drive systems. CONEXPO-CON/AGG booth number Booth #C-6111.

The M313D, M315D, M316D and M322D deliver increased lift capacity and faster cycle times, as well as fuel efficiency that is 7% to 8% greater than the previous models. They are installed 127- to 166-net-hp Cat engines with ACERT Technology. The operating weights are from 30,865 to 48,502 lbs. Maximum dig depths are from 18 ft. 11 in. to 21 ft. 11 in. The dedicated hydraulic pump powers the swing mechanism. Standard heavy lift mode boosts lift force by 7% at the touch of a button. The operator station is totally redesigned. Their travel speeds up to 23 mph.

FROM CATERPILLAR

309/ 675-1000; www.cat.com

985/ 479-1355; www.dscdredge.com

619A AND 723A TELEHANDLES FROM JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. JLG announces it has expanded its offering of compact telehandlers with two new models. The JLG 619A and 723A will be sold for use in landscaping, construction and agricultural applications. The 619A provides nearly 6,000 lbs. of capacity at the maximum reach height of 19 ft., while the 723A allows nearly 7,000 lbs. at a height of 23 ft. Both models are equipped with all-wheelsteer. In addition to the compact size and premium cab, these models include a single joystick control design that combines smoother and more precise control with the speed operators need for peak performance when picking or placing loads.

717/485-6417; www.jlg.com MARCH 2011

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VMAC REMOTE START/STOP MODULE FOR DODGE AND STERLING FROM VMAC The VMAC Remote Start/Stop Module is designed for 2007-2009 Dodge 6.7L 2500-5500 Automatic Transmissions and 2007-2009 Sterling Bullet 6.7L 3500-5500 Automatic Transmissions to allow easier remote start/stop of the vehicle. This module allows a vehicle with the key in the RUN position to be engaged remotely. It allows for all day use and can eliminate the need for an extra PTO-engage switch. From a safety standpoint, the Remote Start/Stop Module requires use of the parking brake. The Module is designed to work with air-actuated electronic controls for bucket trucks as well as with electric momentary switches. It also interacts with Dodge's Remote Start functions.

250/740-3200; www.vmacair.com equipment magazine

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SPECIAL REPORT Drilling equipment manufacturers are constantly striving to include new features that can improve efficiency and provide contractors with tangible changes to the way they operate.

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rilling equipment manufacturers have been trying to find solutions for the physical and regulatory challenges that come with new builds for a long time. Regional business manager at Atlas Copco Surface Drilling Equipment Mårthen Elgenklöw described the problem as lying in "…the ability to be productive, at lengthy hours and in close proximity to urban areas".

For instance, Helen Wright - in an article for the website International Construction quotes the example of ground engineering expert Hercules Grundläggning and drilling contractor Terramek who faced a series of challenges when reinforcement work began in preparation for Sweden's new City Line railway expansion (Citybanan) in Stockholm.

Atlas Copco's state-of-the-art piling and ground engineering system, Elemex, and new Terranox down-the-hole (DTH) hammers were chosen to meet this challenge.

The Elemex technology ensured that surrounding structures were not damaged by leakage from the compressed air used for piling while the Terranox system operated efficiently at lower air pressures to further minimise the rise of ground disturbance. The Elemex design includes an extended ring bit which redirects the air flow across the bit face, resulting in an efficient flushing without air escaping to the surrounding ground.

The cuttings and air are transported back up the pipe thanks to an innovative air channel design that features a freely rotating pilot bit inside the drill pipe sleeve which is fitted with a welded ring bit. Johan Blumfalk - the site manager for the aforementioned project - went on to add that the project was pro-

gressing smoothly thanks to Atlas Copco's equipment. "We have installed more than 480 piles on this stretch of only 200 m, and the new piling system works better than anything else in these difficult, urban conditions.”

Atlas Copco has also recently launched a new large tunnel rig, the Boomer XL3 D, which was designed with high productivity in mind. Operators of the direct-controlled machine - which was first showcased in No-

vember last year at the Bauma China event - can drill precisely according to plan using the manufacturer's feed angle measurement system resulting in less over- and underbreak and longer rounds.

The new rig can be fitted with a wide range of rock drills for different conditions, including the COP 1638, the COP 1838 and the powerful COP 2238. Work has been made less noisy due to an improved control system that reduces the amount of high pres-

sure hoses near the operator. Indeed, drilling equipment manufacturers have continued to demonstrate that difficult projects and working conditions present breeding grounds for innovation. According to Wright, maintaining the balance between high productivity and operator safety dominated Australian mining and construction contractor Macmohan's plans when it recently won a contract for work on isolated hill sides for the Hong Kong West Drainage Tunnel scheme.

The project was aimed at alleviating the flooding problems in northern Hong Kong Island. In 2010, Macmohan was appointed to excavate 23 shafts for the scheme. The contractor selected Sandvik raise boring techniques for the job due the restricted weight loadings of the adjacent pathways.

This was considered the safest option because it eliminates the need to send people in the shaft during boring. Raise boring was used to drill shafts with a diameter of 2.4 m or 3.154 m to a variety of depths ranging from 40 m to181 m.

Each shaft was started with a 350 mm pilot hole using Sandvik Pilot bits and 280 mm drill pipes. The pilot hole was then reamed to the final shaft diameter from the tunnel below using a Sandvik SR530 extendable reaming head. The head used in the Hong Kong project was a CRH8E which is designed to handle the region's hard, abrasive granites and volcanic tuffs and is extendable from 2.4 m to 3.5 m.

Wright comments that this project also required a series of shafts to be built using drill and blast techniques and Sandvik supplied a compact drill rig for the same.

The DC300 Series drill rig weighs just 5000

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kg making it relatively easy to lift out of the shaft following drilling operations and prior to blasting. The rig was fitted with RT300, 45 mm diameter bits and drills to excavate a lateral support chamber on the surface measuring 6.4 m x 9.4 m to a depth of 30 m. With a total length of 5.6 m x 2.6 m high x 2.3 m width, the machine offered a very compact footprint making it ideally suited for drill and blast duties on the shaft project.

Sandvik has also been focussing on the fuel efficiency of its drill rigs over the last year. Norwegian groundwork contractor Stangeland Maskin recently reported "exceptionally low" consumption rates on the Sandvik DP1500i rock drill - a machine which it selected to carry out pre-blast work in the MARCH 2011

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Norstone quarry in Tau. "We are achieving a fuel consumption of approximately 1.7 l per drill metre in very challenging, extremely hard diorite," Stangeland Maskin drill rig operator Trond Horve explained, adding that the machine consumes an average of 37.5 l/hour, leaving more than enough fuel for a 10-hour day.

Wright avers that Vermeer recently spotted an opportunity to improve productivity in replacing and expanding sewer and water infrastructure - traditionally time-consuming and labour-intensive tasks which require high precision. Their new AXIS GB812 guided boring system is a pit-launched, laser-guided system that can achieve pinpoint accuracy, and its versatile design allows for multiple equipment magazine

applications in the installation of new sewer and water lines. This new technology allows the Axis system to achieve the precision tolerances demanded by on-grade installation.

Meanwhile, Little Beaver has upgraded its range of mechanical earth drills to feature new, compact and lightweight designs.

The company's new MDL line can now access areas unreachable by skid steer loader-mounted augers. Four models are available in the new line. Each of these is fitted with a centrifugal clutch which automatically slips if a buried object is encountered or the auger is overloaded. This type of versatility, automation and the dual emphasis on productivity and safety looks set to become a firm feature of new drilling products. �

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