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s the college admissions scandal gained steam last month, no one paid much attention to an underlying assumption: that a four-year degree is a life essential. Parents were gaming the system to gain admission for their children at prestigious schools, but few questioned why these parents thought it crucial to do this by any means possible.

This go-to-college-or-fail mindset is also seen in the latest push for some form of “free college for all” by the Democratic presidential candidates. Many include trade schools in these proposals, but there’s no doubt that the real rallying cry is for drastically reduced if not totally free four-year degrees.

Full disclaimer: I have a four-year degree.

And even though you could never call the college I graduated from “elite,” my degree has served me well in my chosen field of journalism.

Having said that, however, I’ve also met many, many contractors who are doing quite well with less than four years of college. Just using one poor yardstick – pay – they trounce me many times over.

As part of its coverage of the college admissions scandal, CNN interviewed Christine Helwick, former general counsel for the California State University system, about the future of the students identified as having been admitted through their parents’ corrupt deeds. Saying that each student would have to be dealt with on a “case-bycase” basis, Helwick went on to add that those who might be expelled have another option. “Community colleges are available

for all manner of people,” she said.

The disdain in this comment for anyone not attaining a four-year degree underlies the battle that our industry fights in the labor force. While there are plenty of positions in construction that require a college pedigree – engineers and construction managers come immediately to mind – there are plenty that do not.

Those responsible for getting done what needs to be done on a jobsite have a remarkable set of skills. On a daily basis, they’re handling incoming missiles – late subs, delayed vendor shipments, brewing labor spats, down equipment – and this experience has made them the ultimate multitasking problem-solvers. Some in this position have college degrees, but for many, it’s been the school of hard knocks.

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Briefs John May is the new president and chief operating officer of Deere & Company. A 22-year veteran of the company, May was the president of the worldwide Agriculture & Turf division. Cory Reed, president of John Deere Financial, replaced May as president of the ag division. Rajesh Kalathur, chief financial officer, is now president of Deere Financial. Ryan Campbell is now senior vice president and the company’s new CFO. In other company news, Deere posted a 16 percent increase in equipment sales in the first quarter that ended January 27.

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Ditch Witch’s SK1550 compact utility loader

bout a year and a half ago, a discussion at an Association of Equipment Manufacturers meeting started the process that ended with Toro announcing in February it had bought Charles Machine Works, parent company of the Ditch Witch brand.

“We basically told them if you’re ever interested…” recalls Toro Chairman and CEO Rick Olson, in explaining the purchase at a press conference at the American Rental Association Show.

Although CMW had received several offers and inquiries in the past, CMW CEO Rick Johnson said, “This is the first time we took any of them seriously.”

The decision came with much heart searching for CMW family

members, including executive chair Tiffany Sewell-Howard who succeeded her grandfather and company founder Ed Malzhan in 2003.

“The emotional roller coaster of selling the family business that had been in the family for 100 years was at times emotionally gut wrenching,” Johnson said.

“In the end, this is the right decision, and the future for Charles Machine Works as the ‘Underground Authority’ is bright.”

The deal, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, would allow Toro to acquire one of the primary players in the equipment market for underground utility installation for $700 million in cash. According to a Toro press release, CMW generated $725 million in 2018 revenues. The deal is expected to be finalized by EquipmentWorld.com | April 2019 11

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Both Toro and Ditch Witch showed off electric machine concepts at the recent American Rental Association show. Pictured here is the Toro eDingo electric compact utility loader.

the end of July, which is also the end of Toro’s fiscal third quarter.

In addition to Ditch Witch, CMW is the parent company for MTI, American Augers, Subsite Electronics, HammerHead Trenchless, Radius HDD and Trencor brands.

Toro manufactures equipment primarily for the landscaping and turf maintenance markets, but also sells equipment and implements for agriculture, snow and ice management, rental and specialty construction.

Toro executives say they aren’t planning any changes to CMW product lineups.

“Our intention is to manage all the brands of both the Charles Machine Works, including Ditch Witch, and the Toro brands in a dual-brand strategy,” says Rick Rodier, Toro vice president and general manager who will be assuming responsibilities for former CMW products in the transition. “There’s no intention of taking current models away or making a model that is currently orange red and vice versa. We’re thrilled to add Ditch Witch and the other brands to our portfolio of brands.”

“It is a perfect fit,” agrees Johnson.

“It was an up and down process for the Malzahn family,” he adds, “but in the end, they stood together. We feel that the Toro company could take it to 12 April 2019 | EquipmentWorld.com

a level that we probably couldn’t on our own, in terms of access to capital and talent. We feel like this is the next chapter of Ditch Witch and Charles Machine Works.”

Reaching out to dealers CMW reached out to its dealer network via a conference call the morning of the announcement, Johnson tells Equipment World. “They told us that they knew it probably was going to happen someday, and they were glad we picked someone who needed more distribution.”

Company executives then called each dealer individually to hear concerns about such things as dealer discounts and warrantees.

In an analysts’ call, Olson said CMW and Toro had similar sales mixes, with approximately 75 percent domestic sales and 25 percent international. “One of the things that matches up well between the two companies is the value placed on relationships with channel partners,” Olson said.

CMW has a strong Ditch Witch brand presence in its dealer network, with dealers typically identified as “Ditch Witch of [location].” According to the company, Ditch Witch dealers operate in 175 locations in more than 100 countries.

Briefs (continued) When the bidding ended February 24 and the last piece of equipment had been sold, Ritchie Bros. tallied a recordbreaking $292 million in sales at its auction in Orlando, Florida.

That made it the biggest auction in the company’s history and a 24 percent increase over last year.

Buoyed by heavy demand for aerial work platforms and cranes, Terex Corporation reported that 2018 full-year earnings from continuing operations were up 18 percent, hitting $60 million. For 2018, Terex reported sales also increased 18 percent, to $5.1 billion.

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Olson also said that Johnson would stay on board but will “transition his responsibilities” as a Toro person becomes responsible for the CMW brands.

Product mix of Toro, Ditch Witch In examining the data from the 2018-19 Equipment World Spec Guide, it’s clear that the CMW purchase gives Toro depth in both directional drills and trenchers.

Toro’s strength is in compact utility loaders, also called compact toolcarriers. Toro celebrated the 20th year of the Dingo line with the introduction of the Dingo TXL

2000 at last year’s American Rental Association show.

The Ditch Witch SK line of compact utility loaders, however, is popular with Ditch Witch dealers.

In directional drills, Toro offers just two models: the 22,000-pound max pullback DD2226 and the 40,000-pound max pullback DD4050, introduced at the ICUEE show in 2013. Those introductions followed the company’s purchase of the vibratory-plow, trencher and small horizontal-drill lines of Astec Underground from Astec Industries in 2012.

CMW did some acquisitions of its own in 2012, buying the American

Augers brand from Astec Industries.

That gave it directional drill models above 100,000 pounds max pullback. The company currently offers models ranging from 5,000 to 1.1 million pounds max pullback.

The two companies have competed the longest in the trencher market, where Toro has five models ranging from 16 to 121 horsepower.

CMW’s product line was broadened by its acquisition of the Trencor brand, also part of the 2012 purchase from Astec. The company now offers trenchers ranging from 11.7 horsepower to 950 horsepower. –Marcia Gruver Doyle

OSHA documentation enforcement on new crane rules to have started April 15th

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n April 15th, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration was scheduled to have started enforcement of new requirements that employers evaluate crane operator competency.

The requirement is the final piece to OSHA’s new crane rules, which took effect December 9. The rules require crane operators to receive training and certification and require employers to thoroughly and continuously ensure the competency of their crane operators. The rules also required contractors to provide documentation of this evaluation by February 7; however, OSHA decided to delay that part’s enforcement until April 15th.

According to a statement by OSHA acting deputy assistant secretary Kurt

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Petermeyer, the agency postponed full enforcement because many employers in the construction industry said they could not meet the documentation deadline.

Instead, OSHA said it would “offer compliance assistance” and “evaluate good faith efforts” to meet the documentation requirements. Then beginning April 15, the agency said, it would fully enforce the entire new crane rules.

According to OSHA, the rules apply to a range of equipment, including mobile cranes, tower cranes and articulating cranes. The rules exempt derricks, sideboom cranes and equipment with a max manufacturer-rated hoisting/lifting capacity of 2,000 pounds or less.

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Herc Holdings, parent company of Herc Rentals, saw a 12.7 percent increase in total revenue, to $1.98 billion in 2018, along with a 10.6 percent increase in equipment rental revenue to $1.65 billion.

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‘WORLD’S SMALLEST BACKHOE LOADER’ JCB says its 1CXT is no compact track loader, but a backhoe with tracks, able to do the job of a CTL and a 2.5-ton excavator.

The machine has a skid-steer quick hitch on the front loader end and a side-shift backhoe at the rear, which comes in handy on tight jobsites, when digging near fences of walls, the company says. Powered by a 49-horsepower Perkins engine, the 1CXT

Cabs that tilt

Wacker Neuson has launched four Series II large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders: the radial-lift SW24, vertical-lift SW28, radial-lift ST35 and vertical-lift ST45. The models feature cabs that can be tilted for service access with the lift arms in the down position. The company says the loaders have an efficient layout that leads to less time on daily service checks.

Powered by a 74.3-horsepower Kohler engine, the units have a standard auxiliary hydraulic flow of 22.1 gallons per minute and an optional flow of 31.7 gallons per minute.

comes in either an open-ROPS canopy or full cab and features the same seat-mounted controls as on JCB’s larger backhoes.

JCB labels both the tracked and wheeled versions of the 1CXT as the “world’s smallest backhoe loader.” According to product literature, the 1CXT can work on a 31 percent gradient and turn 360 degrees on its own axis.

9.5-ton hopper

Mauldin has rolled out its largest paver model, the 1860, which replaces the company’s former largest paver, the 1750C. The 1860 has a larger hopper size, able to handle 9.5 tons of material. Mauldin replaced the center console gauge display, moving all controls to the two individual operator stands. Each operator stand has a 5-inch display screen. The tracks have been upgraded from 12- to 14-inch track pads for better traction. The 1860 is powered by a 110-horsepower Cummins engine. The 1860 maintains the company’s popular Silver 16 Screed.

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Small CTL with large features Kubota’s new SVL65-2 compact track loader represents the company’s smallest CTL while providing many of the same features as its larger predecessors. Kubota designed the cab to be similar in size to its SVL75 and SVL95 compact track loaders and also gave it the same easy-open, slide-up front door that can be opened no matter the position of the bucket or loader arm. The SVL65 has a rated operating capacity of 3,000 pounds at 50 percent of tipping load. It runs on a 65-horespower engine, has a reach of 34.9 inches and hinge pin height of 118.5 inches.

No need for daily hopper cleaning Carlson Paving’s new CP75 II features a high-flow material conveyor and frame design that eliminates the need for daily cleaning under the hopper. Operators only need to do an undercarriage inspection every 500 hours to make sure there is no buildup, the company says. The design, which pairs belt technology with a heavy-duty chain and slat conveyor, also leads to longer life and greater efficiency, according to Carlson. Also new, all the operator controls have been replaced with toggle switches for a more intuitive feel and better visibility.

Upgrading the flagship Doosan Portable Power calls the updated P185 portable air compressor its flagship machine. It is powered by a Doosan Tier 4 Final D24 engine and Doosan DSN100 air end. The model delivers 185 cubic feet per minute of air at a rated operating pressure of 100 pounds per square inch. The unit runs 12 hours at 100 percent load, two hours longer than the previous P185 model. The longer runtime is achieved through using a 34.5-gallon fuel tank. The model has new curbside discharge valves and safer cleanout ports than its predecessor.

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NO OTHER MACHINE RAISES THE BAR SO HIGH.

When it comes to precision engineering, the Kubota SSV75 stands head and shoulders above all the rest. A hinge pin height of 128.3 inches provides a reach other skid loaders can only wish for. The proven 74.3 HP* Kubota engine adds the muscle, with 5,884 pounds of breakout force. And a wider 36-inch cab entrance, optimized AC and full-suspension seat take productivity to a whole new level. Locate your dealer at KubotaUSA.com *For complete warranty, safety and product information, consult your local Kubota dealer and the product operator’s manual. Power (HP/KW) and other specifications are based on various standards or recommended practices. Š Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2019.

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Clean, portable power

Makinex’s new Portable Power Box battery-powered generator produces no noise or emissions and can store electricity for running everything from computers to portable air compressors.

The Power Box can be wheeled to wherever you need it on the jobsite and is available in a variety of sizes and power configurations, from 4.4 to 17.6 kilowatts.

The AC generator runs on pure sine wave power, which the company says is the “cleanest power available,” and it can “run heavy loads not possible on portable generators.”

Built for digging

Powered by a 67-horsepower Deutz 2.2-liter diesel, the ASV radial-lift RT-65 with Posi-Track undercarriage is built for digging and ground-engagement work in construction, excavating, landscaping and snow-clearing. It has a rated operating capacity of 1,925 pounds and a tipping load of 5,500 pounds. A swing-out radiator, top hood and doors allow access to all sides of the engine compartment. The RT-65’s auxiliary hydraulic system has 3,300 pounds per square inch of auxiliary pressure with 22.2 gallons per minute standard flow.

Stronger, easier tilting trailers

Felling has revamped its IT-I Series tilt trailers to make them stronger and easier to use. The series consists of the FT-10IT-I, FT-12IT-I, FT-14IT-I, FT-16IT-I and FT-20IT-I. Load capacities range from 6,780 to 17,720 pounds. The trailers have a single frame design with a cold-formed I-beam mainframe and junior 22 April 2019 | EquipmentWorld.com

I-beam cross members. The hitch area has an integrated nose plate and a tilt deck latch that is easier for the operator, the company says. Felling placed eight D-rings on the sides of the bed on the widest point of the deck, making it easier to tie down loads.

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Telehandlers for rough terrain Snorkel’s new SR1054 telehandler features full-time four-wheel drive, foam-filled tires for rough terrain and power-assisted steering. It is powered by a 100-horsepower Deutz Tier 4 Final engine. The cab is enclosed and equipped with an adjustable suspension seat, heating and air conditioning and proportional joystick controls. The telehandler is designed for a variety of attachments, with its quick disconnect system and B-Class carriage adaptor.

It is 7 feet 6 inches wide and has a stowed height of 8 feet 5 inches. The SR1054S has a lift capacity of 10,000 pounds. It has a max lift height of 53 feet 9 inches and forward reach of 41 feet 4 inches. Snorkel also has introduced the SR9244 telehandler, with the same features but with a 9,260-pound lifting capacity, a lift height of 44 feet 4 inches and a forward reach of 31 feet 2 inches.

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Manufacturers deliver onboard weighing options, enhanced operator comfort

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The Caterpillar 972M is available in multiple configurations. Both the base 972M and the 972M XE feature Cat Production Measurement onboard weighing. Both are powered

by C9.3 ACERT engines.

The 972M has a powershift transmission; the 972M XE has a continuously variable transmission. Bucket capacities are 4.19 to 13 cubic yards

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heel loaders work in many applications, but mostly they’re production machines – loading trucks, transferring materials. OEMs have taken steps to ensure wheel loaders excel at these core competencies, but they have also expanded their functionality.

The result has benefited traditional wheel loader customers who use their machines for production work.

But it has also helped the smaller percentage of customers who use loaders in less demanding ways.

Such machine advancements include onboard weighing and increased operator comfort, along with improvements in design and technology.

Onboard weighing Onboard weighing systems continue to evolve, but the offering is inconsistent and availability remains spotty. Some manufacturers provide proprietary systems on all models of their loaders from the factory. Some offer a third-party system through their dealers. And some offer no system at all from any source.

Why the discrepancies?

Customer acceptance of onboard weighing – which is designed to make work smoother and production data easier to track – is growing and demand is increasing. But it’s still far from universal. OEMs know some customers don’t want onboard weighing and will resent having its cost baked into the initial investment. It could also lead them

to switch to a competitor.

Then there’s the risk of offering a brand of onboard weighing incompatible with the customer’s information systems. AEMP telematics standard ISO 15143-3 has been in place for a couple of years and will eventually solve the communication incompatibility issue, but it hasn’t had time to do that yet.

And finally, customers who haven’t done an analysis or at least some fundamental research may not appreciate the benefits of onboard weighing.

Hyundai is among the manufacturers offering onboard weighing across their line. Marketing manager Corey Rogers says all HL900 Series loaders come with the proprietary system as standard equipment. This EquipmentWorld.com | April 2019 27

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| continued The Hyundai HL955 is rated at 197 horsepower and has a standard bucket of 3.7 cubic yards. The improved bucket design features a wider opening, curved side plates and enhanced spill guard for greater material retention; key structural areas are made of Hardox 400 grade steel.

The heated, air-suspension seat can be configured to meet operator preferences.

includes not only Z-bar and XT models but the two Tool Master variations, even though the TM machines are biased toward toolcarrier functions more than production loading.

The Hyundai system is accurate to plus or minus 1 percent. It offers automatic and manual settings for monitoring both individual and cumulative bucket weight loads. The system uses rotary position sensor technology based on hydraulic system pressure measurements when the bucket is empty and full.

John Deere, drawing from a long association with Trimble, offers the Loadrite L2180 scale system as an option on all models, from the 444K to the 944K. The system uses a boom position sensor plus pressure sensors in the boom circuit to determine payload. By integrating with JDLink telematics, Loadrite provides production information in real time.

Matt Miller, product consultant 4WD loaders, John Deere, says that by refining the terms, it’s clear that onboard weighing systems are seeing strong demand.

“We wouldn’t say that development is sporadic nor that availability is spotty. We have a very high take rate on this option for our production class loaders, as nearly every loadout loader on the market has a scale system installed to maximize machine productivity.”

Caterpillar has offered a version of onboard weighing on wheel loaders since the mid-1990s, says Scott Schmidtgall, medium wheel loader product specialist, Caterpillar. The latest system, Cat Production Measurement (CPM), has been on M Series models since the system launched in 2014. Whether it is optional or standard equipment varies by model.

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The largest of Case’s mid-sized loaders, the 255-horsepower 921G has bucket capacities of 4 to 4.75 cubic yards and breakout force of 42,254 pounds. Like the company’s two largest models, the 921G features a heavy-duty axle and open differential, ideal for hard-pack and improved surfaces and for use with solid tires in such applications as demolition, waste and scrap.

With its Tier 4 Final, 299-horsepower engine, the Komatsu WA480-8 uses up to 20 percent less fuel than its Tier 3 predecessor. Komatsu SmartLoader Logic, combined with the lockup torque converter in gears 2, 3 and 4, provides optimal torque for improved overall performance. The optional advanced joystick steering system eliminates the steering wheel for improved visibility and reduced operator fatigue.

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The 218-horsepower LiuGong 856H has two transmission options: four forward gears with three reverse or a new five forward with three reverse.

The five-speed comes standard with a lockup torque converter. Loadsensing hydraulics apportion hydraulics to the bucket or steering function to match demand. LiuGong’s new generation ride control coupled with automated bucket positioning reduces spillage and increases operator comfort.

Rupert Bradley, JCB wheel loader product manager, says JCB decided not to offer onboard weighing. Because customers have strong brand preferences for onboard weighing systems, often based on what they’re already using, JCB leaves it to the dealer to work with the customer to select and install the preferred system. “Production applications are constantly evolving,” says Bradley, “and we will continue to review the matter.”

Aaron Kleingartner, Doosan marketing manager, said Doosan was finalizing the details for an onboardweighing feature. A partnership concerning the system is expected to be announced soon. The system would be installed by the dealer before the loader is delivered to the customer.

SDLG does not use onboard weighing for a different reason: their business model is to deliver reliable equipment with minimal frills and technology, and onboard weighing doesn’t fit that model.

“Our machines are capable of production work,” says Nick Tullo, sales manager, “but they’re not targeted at that. Eighty percent of our customers run their loaders 1,500 30 April 2019 | EquipmentWorld.com

In its most popular configuration, the JCB 437 features the CommandPlus cab with seat-mounted controls, backup camera with operator help screens, Z-bar loader end and 3-spool servo hydraulics. Maximum horsepower is 183, standard bucket capacity is 3.5 cubic yards and operating weight is 35,000 pounds.

SDLG offers four models of wheel loaders, from the 1-cubic-yard L918F to the 4-cubicyard L959F. The mid-sized L938F and L948F feature ISO quick couplers for simple attachment changes. The joystick with integrated directional control allows fingertip shifting and more intuitive loader control.

machine matters hours per year or less, and half run them 1,000 hours or less.”

All-day comfort The same production environment that extracts value from onboard weighing puts a premium on comfort.

“The operator environment was one of the cornerstone elements of the Case wheel loader redesign that culminated in the G Series,” says Andrew Dargartz, product marketing manager, Case Construction Equipment. “We aimed for an automotive feel, and not just aesthetically.”

These features include the redesigned steering column, new LCD display, large membrane-switch keypad that replaces the rocker switches in previous models, Bluetooth connectivity, more storage areas and the single-pane, curved front windshield.

The Operator Guidance System on Komatsu loaders also aids operator comfort. “Our monitors have built-in messages that can enhance operator performance,” says Bruce Boebel, senior product manager for wheeled products at Komatsu America. “The machine is making suggestions that can improve efficiency.”

Comfort extends to service functions. Jason Hagedorn, product application specialist, Caterpillar, says Cat offers ground-level access to all key fluid fills, including DEF and central lube, as well as grouped components such as the hydraulic tank drain, hydraulic test ports, and kidney-loop and transmission filters.

Owners seek comfort, too, says Eric Yeomans, product manager, wheel loaders, Volvo. They find comfort mainly in maximizing their production and protecting their investment.

Features such as the Volvo Smart Control function, which ensures the correct torque in all situations and improves harmony between the engine and hydraulic system, help maintain peak production. So does the optional lockup torque converter, which yields up to 25 percent better fuel efficiency plus faster cycle times.

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The largest model in the Wacker Neuson line, the WL95 features a Deutz 3.61 engine rated at 136 horsepower and variable hydrostatic transmission. The standard bucket is 2 cubic yards. Return-to-dig, ride control and a reversing fan are standard equipment.

Flow to the attachment is easily controlled with a console-mounted jog dial.

The Volvo L220H derives its power from a Volvo D13J engine rated at 366 net horsepower. Bucket capacities are 2.2 to 4.8 cubic yards. Load Assist, second-generation OptiShift, a new converter and transmission, and revised gear ratios combine to yield up to 15 percent greater fuel efficiency and up to 10 percent more productivity than the former G Series models.

Powered by a Cummins QSL9 rated at 310 horsepower, the Hitachi ZW310-6 boasts 44,740 pounds of breakout force and a static tipping load of 41,490 pounds (straight, with standard arm). Options include a counterweight, e-stick steering, LED work lights and belly guard.

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machine matters Other advances Wacker Neuson offers a 100-horsepower wheel loader built on a rigid platform. “The 8115L is unique in this class since other models are using the traditional articulating-frame steering,� says Jay Quatro, field application and training specialist, Wacker Neuson. The benefit comes from no shift in center of gravity, even at full turn. This enhances stability in all conditions but is especially helpful on rough terrain and slopes.

Advanced technology is apparent in the Volvo OptiShift system, which allows operators to customize the lockup engagement of their machines. With this control, lockup is used for more of the work cycle, which reduces fuel consumption.

Chris Cline of John Deere says three exclusive electrohydraulic control system features are found on the new John Deere 524, 544 and 624 L-Series loaders. Savable attachments settings allow operators to call up optimal hydraulic control settings for specific attachments in specific applications. A bucket vibrate feature helps evenly meter or spread material with the push of a button. And two programmable multifunction buttons allow the operator to assign one of 10 settings to each of the buttons.

Case loaders use a high-efficiency cooling cube. Because there is no stacking, fresh air hits all the cooling faces. Models 521G through 921G use a mid-mount design for the cooling cube, while the 1021G and 1121G use a rear-mount design.

The All-Around View Monitoring (AAVM) system that has been an available option on Hyundai HX Series excavators since October 2015 is now available for HL900 Series wheel loaders. The four-camera AAVM system provides a 360-degree virtual view of the jobsite. AAVM includes Intelligent Moving Object Detection (IMOD) that alerts the operator when objects are within a preset distance of the machine.

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The Doosan DL280-5 is available in standard, high-lift and toolcarrier configurations.

Power is provided by Doosan DL06 engines rated at 172 horsepower. Bucket capacities are 2.6 cubic yards. Cabin sound pressure is 71 decibels. Air-suspension seating, heated mirrors and a rearview camera add to operator comfort.

The John Deere 544L features a Power Tech PVS 6068 engine rated at 166 horsepower and a powershift transmission. The rear differential is open, and the front is locking. Bucket capacities are 2.3 to 3.4 cubic yards and breakout force is 29,026 pounds. Comfort features include 3 inches of additional leg room and improved HVAC performance over previous models.

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Trenchers

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A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price service.

Auctions Trencher auction prices, January 2018-January 2019 $28,000

$26,000

1-year average: $

Current: $19,478

21,576

$23,000

USED: DOWN 8%

Top three states trencher buyers*

$25,000 $24,000

NEW: DOWN 20%

*Comparison of number of trenchers financed Feb. 1, 2018 to Jan. 31, 2019, and Feb. 1, 2017 to Jan.31, 2018.

Source: EDA, edadata.com

High: $26,837 May 2018

$27,000

Year-over-year change*

New State

# of buyers

$21,000

Texas

135

$20,000

Florida

70

California

51

$22,000

In February, the average price for the top 10 models of trenchers sold at auction was 10 percent below the 12-month high for these machines in May 2018.

$19,000 $18,000 $17,000 $16,000

Used

Feb.

Mar.

Apr.

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Jun.

Jul.

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Sep.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

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465,000

$

OTHER TOP BID:

2019

Top financed new trencher*

Top auction price paid for a 2014 Tesmec M5 with 2,793 hours at a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sale Oct. 12, 2018, in Las Vegas.

312,000

$

# of buyers

Texas 152 Missouri & Oklahoma (tie) 45 Iowa 33

Nov. 2018

$15,000

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Source: TopBid, topbid.com

LOW

Final bids unit count: 47

Used high: 2011, 1,139 units

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New

Trencher new, used sales trends, 2009-2018* 1,400 1,300 1,200 1,100 1,000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300

$

00 0 , 5 6 Used

New high: 2017, 1,033 units

Other top selling new machine: Toro TRX20, 32 units

Top financed used machine* Ditch Witch RT45, 53 units

New low: 2010, 301 units

UNITS 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 *Financed equipment, 2009-2018, number of units sold by sale or lease. Source: EDA, edadata.com

Ditch Witch C16X, 173 units

Used low: 2018, 757 units 2016

2017

2018

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COMPACT SOLUTIONS

HIGHLIGHTED AT WORLD OF ASPHALT Attendance at the 2019 World of Asphalt Show was at an all time high this year, with the number of attendees rising 28 percent from the 2018 show in Houston. Attendees got a look at several compaction solutions. Here’s an overview:

Hamm DV+ 90i

Hamm/Wirtgen Hamm showcased what it says are the first tandem rollers – the DV+ 70i VS-OS and the DV+ 90i VS-OS – with true split oscillation drums.

The oscillation gives the rollers additional capabilities in tackling compaction on bridges, on thin-layer projects, in vibration-sensitive areas, or on jobs that have strict temperature requirements. The rollers also excel at difficult-to-compact asphalt mix and curved sections, according to Hamm.

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Hamm DV+ 70i one another, driven by an integrated control mechanism. The electro-hydraulic synchronization allows the system to react quickly and precisely, ensuring synchronous vibration. This reduces the danger of cracks in or displacement of the asphalt being compacted.

According to the company, what makes Hamm’s split oscillation different is that it vibrates with a comparatively high amplitude while delivering the same high compaction power as an undivided oscillation drum.

The entire Series DV+ lineup also offers Hamm’s Easy Drive operating platform, with simplified ergonomic controls that are common throughout the company’s product line.

Volvo DD110C

Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo showcased its 23,350-pound DD110C at the show, featuring a 66-inch drum width. The model can be fitted with an optional Compact Assist or Compact Assist with Density Direct, an intelligent compaction system that displays real-time density calculations.

With an optional 8-amplitude drum, operators can fine tune the machine for a variety of jobs. On thin lift applications, for example, a lower amplitude prevents over-compation.

Higher settings on thicker lifts ensure that compaction occurs throughout lift in as few passes as possible.

The model includes the ActiveCare Direct machine monitoring and utilization reporting service. Powered by a 148-horsepower Volvo D4 engine, the DD110C has a high-frequency system delivering 3,800 vibrations per minute. This allows it to keep up with a paver traveling 60 feet per minute while still maintaining appropriate impact spacing, Volvo says.

Operators can use the onboard display in the cab to control speed and maintain the correct impact spacing via the unit’s Impact Spacing Meter. An automatic, variable-interval water spraying system features dual spray bars, tanks, water pumps, in addition to triple filtration.

BOMAG Bert Erdmann, BOMAG manager for heavy compaction products, detailed features of the BW 151 AD-5 tandem vibratory roller, being displayed for the first time at the show.

“It’s the sibling product to the BW 141 AD-5, which means it has a 66-inch-wide drum versus a 59-inchwide (drum),” says Erdmann. “Both of them have 43-inch drum diameters and are considered a transitional type of heavy tandem roller that can be used on commercial applications and in inner-city jobs and on smaller highway class jobs, too.”

Another feature on most BOMAG heavy tandem rollers is Ecomode, which can reduce fuel consumption by 30 percent by delivering rpm on demand, Erdmann says.

“Not only do you save up to 30 percent fuel using Ecomode, when the engine is running at lower rpms, it also helps the operator to operate with less fatigue because he doesn’t have to listen to the fan whine all day long,” Erdmann adds.

The machine’s Economizer feature automatically determines the compaction progress, says the company.

A light strip indicates where you are in the compaction progress, identifies weak spots and emits a flashing red light to warn of over-compaction risks.

“Economizer gives the operator a tool to run the roller most efficiently since he gets feedback from the drum output of the roller itself,” explains Erdmann.

BOMAG BW 151 AD-5

“And it indicates when stiffness is increasing and, therefore, densities are being achieved. It’s also possible to correlate the Economizer values with actual density readouts.”

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Sakai America At Sakai America, plans are underway to start manufacturing the SW774 vibratory tandem roller in Adairsville, Georgia, confirms Yuki Tsukimoto, director of research and development. These rollers run on four-cycle Kubota diesel Tier 4 engines with four cylinders and turbo chargers.

They’re billed as the fastest rollers available, with a frequency of more than 4,000 vibrations per minute, the company says. The SW774 will join in production with the larger SK994 series, already made in Georgia, according to Tsukimoto during an interview at the show.

Sakai’s new Eco compaction mode (ECM), cuts fuel use by up to 10 percent, Tsukimoto says. An exact compact meter matches speed for obtaining the correct number of impacts per foot. Frequency and amplitude modes can be switched right from the seat, he said.

The Sakai cross-mounted drive and vibration motors help maintain even weight distribution, the company says. The counter-rotation of eccentric weights in the drums causes horizontal components of centrifugal force to be canceled.

Case Case’s new DV23D and DV26D double drum rollers and DV23CD and DV26CD combination vibratory rollers are designed for small to mid-sized paving applications. “We offer them not only in double drum configuration, but also in a combi configuration with rear pneumatic tires,” says Nathaniel Waldschmidt, product marketing manager.

Case DV26D

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Sakai plans to begin producing the SW774 roller in Georgia, the company says.

With a low-profile design, the SW774 provides 39 inches of visibility front and rear from the operator’s seat. It has a maximum operating weight of 23,095 pounds with ROPS.

These compact rollers are easy to transport and are designed for residential and commercial construction applications where the operator may encounter tight quarters, curbs, structures and other obstacles.

The new models include the DV23D asphalt roller at 4,920 pounds; DV23CD combination roller at 4,600 pounds; DV26D asphalt roller at 5,490 pounds; and the DV26CD combination roller at 5,170 pounds.

The DV Series combines a compact size and maneuverability and visibility with many of the same features found in larger compaction machines, Case says. A 33.5-horsepower engine delivers high centrifugal force and frequencies at lower rpm, making the machine more fuel efficient. Selectable dual frequencies (3,480/3,960 vpm) further improve productivity and allow operators to dial the machine in to meet the compaction needs of the job.

Operators can also choose automatic or manual vibration engagement to meet their preference and to help avoid damage to the asphalt during starts and stops. The offset tapered drums reduce asphalt tearing during operation around curves.

DV Series rollers are compatible with the Case Ace Force Intelligent compaction system – designed to improve compaction quality, requiring fewer passes to reach target specs and resulting in savings in time, fuel and machine maintenance, as well as avoiding pitfalls related to under- or over-compaction. Ace Force also generates reports for applications where exact specifications and records of compaction performance are required.

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Cat displays its oscillation technology for its vibratory compactors at World of Asphalt.

Caterpillar At the Caterpillar booth, Cat engineer Brian Nagel was quick to highlight the CC34B. This 3-metric-ton machine has a 47-inch drum and four rear pneumatic tires. It comes with a seat slide as well as dual propel handles.

“This is really what you’d find behind the end of the paving train, doing cleanup, fixing roller marks here and there, working on shoulders, things like that – a really versatile machine for contractors out there,” says Nagel.

Bryan Downing, a Caterpillar global sales consultant specializing in asphalt rollers, discussed the CB13, launched about a year ago, which has a Versa-Vibe Vibratory System combined with oscillation and intelligent compaction.

“It does a great job creating compaction on highway jobs and larger projects,” Downing says.

The need for a single roller to properly compact both thick and thin lifts is why Caterpillar developed the Versa-Vibe system, the foundation of their two-frequency system. It handles a wide range of compaction equipment requirements in both high amplitude/low frequency, or in low amplitude/high frequency settings.

One machine can perform at high speeds on thin lifts and overlays, or at low speeds on thick lifts and coarse mixes.

Cat’s intelligent compaction system helps new operators document their rolling pattern. It also can be a training tool, helping them know exactly where they’ve been with pass-count and temperature mapping. “Overall, it’s just an efficiency tool that helps operators become better,” Downing says.

Cat CC34B roller

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Dynapac Dynapac North America has expanded its roller line by adding the CO4200 66-inch double drum oscillation roller.

Dynapac’s latest oscillation technology can deliver reduced vibration when compacting in vibration-senstitive areas, such as bridge decks or areas adjacent to foundations, or in thin asphalt overlay applications, the company says.

The oscillation compaction concept can also help reduce the risk of damage for less qualitative aggregates, Dynapac says.

It delivers an additional heavy compaction solution for contractors in a highly balanced and durable maDynapac CO4200 VI chine. The shell of the CO4200’s oscillation drum is fabricated from Hardox 450 steel for long wear life, says the company. respectively. The balanced design helps reduce roller The new roller model also provides easy access marks and delivers a consistently compacted surface to belts and other components through manholes in with every pass, the company says. the drum, Dynapac says. Jennifer Bishop, a Dynapac The new model features an oscillation force of up to spokeswoman, demonstrated at the show how with 27,450 pounds, with an oscillation frequency of 2,400 the twist of a wrist, a pair of manhole covers can be vpm (40 Hz). removed for belt replacements. A replacement belt can When in vibration mode, the unit delivers up to be installed in less than 2 hours.

28,780 pounds of centrifugal force and a vibration freAs with other Dynapac rollers, the CO4200 features quency of 3,060 vpm (51 Hz) in high amplitude mode, a balanced operating mass for front and rear modand 18,880 pounds of centrifugal force and 4,020 vpm ules, which weigh 11,023 pounds and 10,802 pounds, (67 Hz) in low amplitude mode.

Mauldin Last year, Mauldin added two rollers to its lineup, the 3500 and 6000, that offer best-in-class operator comfort, according to the company.

The 6000 is Mauldin’s largest compaction roller, with an operating weight of 5,700 pounds. It runs on a 24-horsepower Kubota engine and has hydrostatic drive.

It features a pressurized spray system with a 54-gallon water tank. The front and rear drums are each 47 inches wide and 26 inches in diameter. The 6000 is available with steel or combination drums.

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How to calibrate your torque wrench in-house

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ne thing I like do when I conduct shop audits throughout the country is to ask the technicians if I can see their torque wrenches since they are vital precision measurement tools. Torque wrenches need to be taken care of properly and periodically calibrated.

Often, when I ask technicians when they last calibrated their torque wrenches, they cannot tell me. Most are surprised when I

inform them that they can calibrate clicker-style torque wrenches themselves. This may not be as good as sending it to a professional, but it is a good practice in between certifications and better than not doing any calibration.

Below, I will go through the steps to inspect the torque wrench calibration.

We will also cover the adjustments you can make if the calibration shows that it is not giving accurate readings for the specified torque setting.

Step 1: Capture your measurement When measuring your torque wrench, always measure from the center of the square drive, where you attached the socket. Use whole inches versus partial inches to make your calculations easier. Lastly, mark the handle where you stop your measurement. I typically use a black permanent marker. I used an 18-inch torque wrench, the typical length of a torque wrench, and I made my mark at 15 inches, which is the measurement we will use for this tutorial. Record this measurement as you will reference it later.

To perform this calibration, you will need: • Clicker-style torque wrench • Marker or paint pen • Tape measure • Vise secured to a bench, or lug nut attached to a piece of equipment • 20- to 35-pound weight • Rope or string with a load rating that is capable of holding the weight • Means to record calculations • Safety-toe shoes

Step 2: Secure your torque wrench This step works best if you have a vise that you can lock your torque wrench into. If a vice is not available, put a socket on your torque wrench and secure the socket and wrench on the lug nut of a piece of equipment. Be sure to allow yourself ample vertical room to attach a rope and weight to perform the calibration test. Secure the square end of your torque wrench in your vise – or your lug nut, if using that method (use caution to not overtighten and cause damage to your drive).

1 Measure from the square drive on your torque wrench to a point approximately midway along the handle and mark the point.

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Face the handle outward so your bench will not hinder the rope and weight. Be sure the square drive is the only thing clamped in your vise, so the handle can move without restrictions. If doing this on a piece of equipment, place cardboard behind the wrench so you

do not accidentally damage the equipment body by the weight hanging from your rope. And wear steel-toe or composite-toe shoes or boots, in case something slips and the weight comes crashing down.

2 Set the torque wrench to the foot-pound amount calculated in Step 3.

Step 3: Performing your calculations To obtain the correct setting for your torque wrench, you will need to multiply the distance from step one by whatever weight you will be using to get the inchpounds. (For this example, we will use a 20-pound weight.) Then divide that number by 12, which will give you the footpounds. Keep in mind, if you are using different measurements or lengths, your numbers will be different.

So our calculations look like this: • 15 inches x 20 pounds = 300 inchpounds • 300 inch-pounds / 12 = 25 foot-pounds Step 4: Securing weight to perform calibration check • Tie the rope or cable around your weight • Make a loop at the other end that is large enough to slide over your torque wrench handle easily. (Make sure the rope is at a length to where the weight will not touch the ground.)

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Immobilize the wrench in a bench vise and hang the weight on the mark on the handle.

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5 If necessary, adjust the settings on your torque wrench via the set screw on the handle.

• Hang the loop end of the rope on your torque wrench where you made your mark in step one (15 inches for us) so that the weight is now suspended.

If your torque wrench clicked once, the weight was applied, then set it to 26 foot-pounds. If it did not click, then your torque wrench is accurate already. If it did click, you will need to continue following the steps below to adjust your torque wrench.

Step 5: Adjusting your torque wrench Most of the time you can adjust your torque wrenches by tightening the tension spring. These are located along the middle of your torque wrench or under your handle, which will require a little more work to access. It also may require altering your measurements to make your adjustments with the weight attached if your mark falls on the set screw placement. Ensure that your torque wrench is still set to the foot-pounds from your calculation that was done in Step 3.

• Hang the loop end of your rope with the weight on your mark from Step 1. (This may be different if you had to remove the handle to access the set screw.)

• If you did not hear it click, you will need to remove the weight and tighten the set screw clockwise in small increments.

• Hang the loop end of the rope with your weight back on the mark on your torque wrench and listen for the click again to test if that adjustment was enough.

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If you do not hear the click again, you will need to keep repeating this process until you do.

• Once you hear a click, remove the weight and reattach your handle (if you had to remove it to perform the adjustment).

Now your torque wrench has been tested, and you can feel comfortable that your tool is applying the appropriate amount of torque. If you can’t adjust your torque wrench by these methods, send it to a professional or purchase a new one.

Justin Smith has multiple years of training in Total Process Reliability (TPR) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). He has been affiliated with TBR Strategies for over 10 years with the last two and a half serving as a consultant and operations manager.

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Brett Reshetar Reshetar Systems Anoka, Minnesota

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Minnesota contractor’s hard-scrabble start with little shut-eye pays off

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or a young guy trying to figure out his future, the best career advice doesn’t always come from a guidance counselor or a recruiter. Sometimes, it’s simply your dad wielding a drill, or your buddy’s uncle standing with a hammer in his hand during a remodeling project.

And so it was for a young Brett Reshetar of Minnesota, who found his circuitous route into the trades by way of the hospitality industry, where he’d quickly risen to being a Dairy Queen manager. He left that vocation almost as fast as his rise – but only because he’d found more gratifying work to do with his hands than serve ice cream.

His company, Reshetar Systems, is now a full-service contractor em-

Nicole Reshetar, 39, works side by side with her husband, Brett Reshetar, 46, in their commercial contracting business, Reshetar Systems, in Anoka, Minnesota. The company has steadily grown since he started it in 2001.

ploying about 70 people on commercial projects, including demolition, construction, carpentry and snow removal. Reshetar started with little more than a snowplow, carpentry tools and his youthful ambition.

After years of working with mentors, Brett founded Reshetar Systems in Brett Reshetar, Reshetar Systems City, State: Anoka, Minnesota Year Started: 2001 Number of 70 employees: Annual revenue: $5 million to $7 million Markets served: Commercial construction, demolition, carpentry, snow removal

2001 in Anoka, a suburb 22 miles northwest of Minneapolis. His wife, Nicole, works full time in the office.

The company is doing $5 million to $7 million in business annually, and its prospects for 2019 are on the uptick.

“I knew I could succeed if I continued to work hard and never give up,” says Brett, now 46.

“I have been blessed with the greatest support structure anyone could ever ask for,” he continues.

“I am proud of our team here at Reshetar Systems and all they have accomplished. They are the true backbone of who we are.”

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| continued Reshetar Systems has 70 employees based in the northern Twin Cities area. Brett Reshetar started the business from scratch and has built a strong base of government and commercial clientele for a variety of contracting work.

Dairy Queen, happy to get paid for serving double-dip cones over the sounds of heavy traffic. He took the bus to and from work. His industrious nature quickly became obvious to the shop owner, and soon Brett was named manager.

He also helped his dad fix up distressed apartment buildings. And he learned carpentry in residential construction while working for a friend’s uncle.

After high school, Brett became a union carpenter, and after two years in the field, he began estimating. It was then he saw the big potential for a brighter future.

At 28, he came home and told his wife of one month that he was quitting his job to strike out on his own.

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going three days with no sleep. He would come in at 5 a.m., brush Nicole’s cheek with a kiss and tell her he was going back out.

It was a brutal schedule, doing all the estimates, bid work and material delivery himself. After two years, he hired an operations manager, Josh Holmstrom, which took a huge burden off Brett. He continued to grow his business, and they would do whatever jobs paid the bills.

Helping out Brett’s reputation strengthened, including for his ethics and good works.

“Brett is well known through his and our industry,” says Dan Scheller, who works for an equipment dealership in Anoka that serves Reshetar Systems.

“Not only does Brett seem to be

involved in the community, but he also seems to take care of any cost that may occur … without ever batting an eye. Reshetar’s equipment is well taken care of. If it isn’t him or his team working on the equipment, he brings it into our shop to make sure everything is in tiptop shape.”

Reshetar also seems to always have time to help out the next contractor and his industry, as well as the community.

Scheller recalls the time Reshetar Systems rented an excavator, estimating they’d need it for two or three days.

“I had called them to get an update on when they were going to finish up because another contractor was in need of that machine,” Scheller recounts. “They worked extra late to finish up that day so the other

Brett Reshetar calls his employees the backbone of his business, while they express gratitude for working for a company that makes them feel part of a family.

contactor – most likely a competitor – could use the machine when they needed it. This is only one example of Brett going the distance to help others also be successful.”

In Minnesota, Collin Kingston is territory manager for Ziegler Cat. He’s liked working with Reshetar Systems over the last four years because they’re always well prepared for any job they’ve lined up, Kingston says. To him, the crews seem to live by this Scout-like motto: “Be prepared for anything and everything at a jobsite. Plan ahead.”

Repeat customers say it all Many of Reshetar’s clients are repeat customers, and the company’s equipment suppliers have built valued relationships with the firm.

“For as long as I’ve known them, they’ve been good to work with,” Kingston says. “They put their trust in me to get them the right equipment, on time, and for that I am grateful. I do feel they are worthy of recognition in our industry, in particular because they are good people – not just a contractor.”

Brett, Nicole and their two young

daughters are lifelong residents of the Anoka area.

Among his contributions to the community are helping with ice removal and drilling for fishing contests and fundraisers, such as Special Olympics. He does this Minnesota-style, dedicated to using his equipment to remove huge squares of ice from frozen lake surfaces for the “Polar Plunges.”

He’s been known to jump in that icy water, as well as out of an airplane at more than 14,000 feet, or to zipline across the Mississippi River. Along with being adventurous and generous, Reshetar is also seen as highly dependable, his counterparts say.

As a senior engineering technician for the City of Ramsey in Anoka County, Mike McDowall has often turned to Reshetar over the past decade.

“Whether the project is big or small, per the contract, they do what it takes,” says McDowall.

And if construction plans have to change, the Reshetar employees “step up and are honest with prices for any extra work that has to be

done beyond the contract,” McDowall says.

The company is also readily available to fix the problems that irritate residents, such as cracked sidewalks or washed-out culverts.

“Reshetar Systems is one of my main companies that I can ask to take care of problems, spur of the moment, just to please a small handful of residents,” he says.

“They will make room for my project regardless of their workload, which makes them a great asset for the city.”

As the spring of 2019 arrives, business is picking up for Reshetar.

In late January, the company hired Mike Engelmann as an estimator to join Brett and Chad Wanka in estimating and managing commercial projects.

Several other employees also give kudos to their boss, and their workplace collegiality shows in the local community, observes Scheller: “All of the Reshetar team seems to be happy and upbeat about working for Brett. His team he has pulled together is a great group of guys.”

At his business by a busy thoroughfare in Anoka, Minnesota, Reshetar gets ready to start another day. From demolition to carpentry, his company helps government and commercial clients with a wide range of needs.

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t was a simple job – excavate and prepare a 15-acre site for an addition to a landfill using dozers, excavators and articulated trucks. The victim was a Mexican national whose primary language was Spanish, as was true for about 20 of the company’s employees.

Although several employees were bilingual and tasked with conveying information to the Spanish speakers, neither the site foreman, superintendent nor company owner spoke Spanish. The company had no written safety policies in either language.

The victim was assigned to drive an articulated truck. The truck drivers were given a few days of training from an experienced driver, but the content and length of the victim’s training were not documented.

Near the end of the shift, the victim drove to the service area to lubricate the articulated truck using an air-powered grease gun on a service truck. No one observed the Date of safety talk: Attending: 56 April 2019 | EquipmentWorld.com

accident, but investigators believe the victim raised the dump bed on the artic to access a grease zerk that was covered by the body of the bed when it was in the down position. During this procedure, the dump body should have been locked in the raised position by a hydraulically actuated tipping control lever in the cab and a solid metal bar lock secured with a cotter pin at the rear of the truck.

Evidence suggests that the driver did not engage the rear locking device, and the tipping control lever in the cab either was not engaged or was dislodged. When the driver reached between the frame and bed of the truck, the bed fell and crushed him against the frame. EMS personnel transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

How this accident could have been prevented: • Truck drivers and equipment opLeader:

erators should be given training in their native language.

• Training should cover all aspects of the machine – not just operation – but routine maintenance as well.

• Companies should have written safety policies and convey them in whatever language or languages the crews speak. Keep in mind that some crew members may lack the reading skills to understand written instruction, in which case the policies and procedures should be communicated verbally.

• Supervisors should hold weekly tailgate safety meetings to review the safety issues on the site.

• Supervisors should put OEM-supplied printed manuals that detail operating and safety instructions in every truck and piece of equipment and ensure that operators and drivers are familiar with the manuals.

For more details on this accident, see: www.cdc.gov/niosh/face/Inhouse/full200208.html

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Una traba no fue suficiente

e trataba de un trabajo sencillo: excavar y preparar un área de trabajo de 15 acres para ser añadida a un vertedero de basura usando motoniveladoras, excavadoras y camiones articulados. La víctima era de nacionalidad mexicana y su primer idioma era el español, lo mismo que otros 20 empleados de la compañía.

Aunque varios empleados eran bilingües y tenían la misión de impartir información a los que eran exclusivamente hispanohablantes, ni el capataz, el superintendente, ni el dueño de la compañía hablaban español.

La compañía tampoco tenía políticas de seguridad por escrito en ningún idioma.

A la víctima se le había asignado manejar uno de los camiones articulados. Los conductores de camión tuvieron varios días de capacitación a cargo de un conductor experimentado, pero no se documentó ni el contenido ni la duración de la capacitación de la víctima.

Cerca del final de su turno, la víctima manejó al área de servicio para lubricar su camión articulado usando una pistola de engrase neumática. Nadie vio el accidente, pero los investigadores creen que la víctima levantó el volquete o caja de volteo del camión articulado para alcanzar una conexión de engrase que estaba cubierta por el volquete cuando estaba descendido.

Durante el procedimiento, el volquete debía haber sido trabado en su posición elevada por una palanca de control de inclinación activada hidráulicamente desde dentro de la cabina, y por una barra sólida de metal como traba, asegurada con una cuña de fijación en la parte trasera del camión.

Las evidencias sugieren que el conductor no activó el dispositivo de traba trasero y que la palanca de control Fecha de la charla de seguridad: Asistentes:

de inclinación de la cabina no fue activada o estaba fuera de su sitio. Cuando el conductor se estiró entre el chasis y la base del volquete, la base le cayó encima, aplastándolo contra el chasis. El personal de emergencia se hizo presente y transportó a la víctima al hospital local donde se pronunció su muerte.

Cómo pudo haberse prevenido este accidente: • Los conductores de camiones y los operadores de maquinaria deberían recibir capacitación en su lengua nativa.

• La capacitación debería cubrir todos los aspectos de la máquina —y no sólo su operación— así como su mantenimiento de rutina.

• Las compañías deberían tener políticas de seguridad escritas y compartirlas en el o los idiomas que hablen sus cuadrillas. Tenga en cuenta que algunos trabajadores pueden no tener la habilidad de entender instrucciones por escrito, en cuyo caso las políticas y procedimientos deberían ser comunicados verbalmente.

• Los supervisores deberían sostener reuniones semanales de seguridad antes de entrar a operaciones para revisar asuntos de seguridad relativos al área de trabajo.

• Los supervisores deberían colocar manuales impresos provistos por los fabricantes que detallen la operación y las instrucciones de seguridad de cada uno de los camiones y maquinarias, y asegurarse de que operadores y conductores se familiaricen con los manuales.

Para más detalles sobre este accidente, visite: www. cdc.gov/niosh/face/In-house/full200208.html

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Trimble AR hardhat shows 3D hologram designs right before your eyes

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rimble has teamed up with Microsoft’s HoloLens instance, the plumbing and wiring lines don’t bump into Customization Program to create a hardhat-compateach other, causing a lot of rework when it’s discovered ible device that enables workers to see 3D hololater. Likewise, demolition workers or crews cutting opengraphic information on the jobsite. ings in walls can scan through them to make sure they The Trimble XR10 with HoloLens 2 produces an image don’t hit anything vital. It can also be used for preconof the building’s design on its flip-up view screen. Workstruction walkthroughs and postconstruction validations. ers can also view layers of In addition to viewing the structure hidden inside the building systems and walls, behind drywall or layers on site, you can use other surface materials. this technology to study According to the 3D models of the projects company, the Trimble in an office or other reHoloLens 2 will have the mote location. This allows same specs, performance architects and engineers to and functionality of the check models for alignearlier product but with ments, connection points improved sensors and and any hidden conflicts processors, a larger field that may have emerged in of view, 10-finger gesthe design process. tures and eye-tracking.

Trimble says the HoloTrimble Connect for Lens technology works HoloLens provides an best when not exposed to See your buildings and all the layers in them in a 3D hologram easy solution to load 3D direct sunlight. Due to the with Trimble’s XR10 with HoloLens 2 hardhat accessory. construction data into the light-based visualization, HoloLens. No additional HoloLens images can be hardware or software is required. Trimble Connect is an hard to see outside. For work outdoors, Augmented Reality open platform, which means you can access 3D models technologies are viewed on a sunlight-readable table. and existing workflows and models in other programs such Suggested retail price for the Trimble XR10 with as in Tekla, SketchUp, Revit and SysQue. HoloLens 2 is $4,750. It’s not being sold to end users With a building’s mechanical plans loaded into the currently, but to corporations to incorporate it into their cloud, you can view different layers to ensure that, for products. –Tom Jackson

Cat VR trainer simulates first day on paving crew

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aterpillar has developed its first virtual reality training program, to teach new members of a road paving crew how to avoid dangers and communicate with coworkers.

“It’s essentially what they would experience on the first day on the job,” said Justin Ganschow, Caterpillar Safety Services business development manager, during the World of Asphalt show in February. “The intent is to help companies train people in a safe way and in a safe environment what it’s like to be out there on a paving train.”

The VR program is about 25 minutes long and takes the trainee through a series of five scenarios. Each time the trainee fails a scenario, the virtual foreman provides more

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One of the scenarios on the new Cat VR trainer involves a worker using a saw and the proper safety precautions the trainee, right, should take. detailed directions, until the trainee passes the scenario and can move on to the next task.

Along with teaching safety, the program can gauge how

much a worker knows before getting out on the job.

“You can use it to see if people are going to make safe decisions on their own or do they require more close monitoring,” Ganschow says.

Ganschow says it could also be used in screening job candidates on their safety knowledge.

One advantage of VR training, he says, is its ability to leave lasting memories.

“The retention rate for VR learning is, about after a year, users will retain about 80 percent of what they

learned,” he says.

The VR simulator comes with all the needed equipment and takes about 10 minutes to set up, according to Ganschow. The package costs $14,950 and consists of a high-performance gaming laptop, HTC Vive virtual-reality headset, hand controllers, mount stands with sensors, the simulation software, which has already been loaded into the laptop, and a carrying case.

The simulator is being sold directly to customers from Caterpillar Safety Services. –Don McLoud

Is voice the next big thing? Ritchie Bros. voice assistant is in beta testing but points toward promising future

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magine talking to your Google Voice device, or Alexa or Siri and saying: “Get me the historical bid prices on a low-hour Cat 320 excavator and let me know 15 minutes before the next one comes up for bid at an online auction.”

While you can’t quite do that yet, Ritchie Bros. is beta testing a voice recognition system that may be able to do, so in the near future. At this year’s Orlando, Florida, auction, the company gave us a demonstration of the Ritchie Bros. voice assistant, its latest technology adventure.

“I would call it an experiment at this point,” says Brad Cumiskey, director of digital product development. “You don’t need a smartphone to use it, although most of our phones have a voice app on them.” The most common applications are smart speakers such as Google Home, Amazon Echo (Alexa) and Apple Homepod (Siri), Cumiskey says.

These smart speakers “wake up,” in a manner of speaking, anytime you address them by saying a key phrase such as “Hey Siri,” Hey Google,” or “Hey Alexa.” Then you ask a question or give it a command and it obeys.

Right now the beta version of Ritchie Bros. voice assistant works with Google, but not Alexa or Siri. To activate it, you simply say, “Talk to Ritchie Bros.” and that opens up a channel to Ritchie’s technology and website information. “The customers don’t have to download anything. It’s already there waiting for them,” Cumiskey says.

Voice search technology is still bleeding edge but has the potential to become a dominant method of accessing information in the future. Improvements in the accuracy and relevance of voice activated search will come from AI programs (artificial intelligence). “The systems get smarter every day,” Cumiskey says. “It’s figuring out more about what people are asking and getting better at delivering those results.”

Aside from calling your Ritchie Bros. auction information down out of the cloud, voice technology has many other useful applications. For example: • It will become easier to get relevant results quicker rather than have to read through a lot of website information.

• Accessing information will be easier for people with disabilities or mobility issues.

• Voice eliminates the “fat finger/fat thumb” typing problem on smartphones and makes it possible to search without having to take gloves off in cold weather or taking your eyes off the road.

• Mechanics lying under a machine can ask their voice assistant information about that machine without having to crawl out from under the machine and access a manual or laptop.

• Emergency responders will be able to get critical information in precarious situations without sorting through written search engine results.

“This isn’t a dominant technology yet,” Cumiskey says.

“But I see it as an area where we can start to learn, finding where it resonates with our customers. We want to learn from it and be out in front of it because I think it sets us up for success down the road whether it’s next year, three years or five years down the road.”

Brad Comiskey demonstrates the Ritchie Bros. voice control app on a Google Home device.

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Ram’s 2019 Heavy Duty pickups deliver 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque 2019 Ram 3500 Tradesman – dually regular cab

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he new 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups put Ram back on top of the heap in terms of power.

A new 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel is an available option, generating 1,000 pound-feet of torque at 1,800 rpm, along with 400 horsepower at 2,800 rpm.

Ram is mating the Cummins engine to an Aisin AS69RC sixspeed automatic transmission. Ram says this gear box is engineered specifically for the huge torque output from the Cummins and the increased vehicle weight ratings.

Thanks to a new transmission controller, Ram says, the transmission “delivers faster, more precise shifts” in all conditions.

This new powertrain combo pushes 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks back to best in class for towing capacity and payload capacity with 35,100 pounds and 7,680 pounds, respectively.

The 2019 2500 and 3500 will also be available with an alternate variant of this Cummins that produces 370

horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 850 pound-feet of torque. Ram is mating this engine to an upgraded version of the 68RFE six-speed automatic.

Those who opt for the standard 6.5-liter HEMI V8 will get a TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic.

Improving the ride The trucks feature a new frame design with fully boxed rear rails and six separate crossmembers, including a rear-axle structural crossmember with provisions for fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitches that has been upgraded to accommodate the trucks’ increased towing capacity.

For 2019, Ram has added progressive springs and upgraded bushings to the suspension system. The 2500 will also get Ram’s five-link coil design, which the automaker says “provides better articulation over obstacles than a leaf spring system.”

Standard on the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 are Frequency Response Damping shocks on all four corners. The FRD shocks automatically adjust based on the type of

vertical wheel input the truck is experiencing.

Interior/exterior design Ram has brought over just about everything great about the design of the 1500, both inside and out, over to the new 2500 and 3500.

For starters, there’s a huge 258 liters of storage volume on the Mega Cab Ram 2500 and 3500, including two bins behind the rear seats and a center console with 12 different storage combinations and 22.6 liters of storage capacity.

The center console features a three-position sliding cup-holder tray that can be stowed under the center armrest to reveal a deep storage tub that can hold a 15-inch laptop.

The trucks also feature noise canceling, a 17-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system, wireless charging dock, five USB charging ports with USB-C, a new HVAC system with 30 percent more air flow at lower noise levels, standard push-button start and the optional 12-inch UConnect touchscreen display.

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final word | by Tom Jackson

TJackson@randallreilly.com

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My green new deal

ne of the reasons nobody’s going to do anything about global warming is that nobody has ever proposed a viable solution. When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Congress’ newest celebrity, proposed her Green New Deal back in February, the laughter was deafening.

Pity too, because nobody’s going to start forking over tax dollars to solve a problem half the country doesn’t believe exists and for which there are no serious solutions being offered.

To break up this logjam, here is my plan, or at least the low hanging fruit: Rule 1. Every child who attends school, public or private, must ride to and from that school on a clean-diesel, fuel-efficient school bus with an SCR-based emissions scrubbing system…or take public transportation. When I was in school only the seniors were allowed to drive to school, and only then with a work waiver. Today nobody rides the bus. As a result, millions of parents crank up their 6,000-pound SUVs to schlep their kids to and from school every day.

These daily commute-clogging invasions are a terrible waste of fuel, make everybody’s morning miserable and pump out vast and unnecessary quantities of CO2 into the air.

Rule 2. Increase the federal gas tax to $2.50 a gallon. This would bring our gas prices in line with European trends and stimulate conservation like nothing we’ve done before. The money would be put into a trust fund that would be used to tear up

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and dispose of half the concrete and asphalt we have now, rebuild with green spaces and reorganize our towns and cities around resource-efficient public transportation.

Rule 3. Eliminate 90 percent of university liberal arts programs and install STEM courses (science, technology, engineering and math) in their place. Poetry isn’t going to save the planet. We need breakthroughs in energy efficiency and new energy sources, and those will only come from advancements in science and engineering. Perhaps all those liberal arts students can learn to weld, or code. And parents, you better start doing that tiger mom thing if you want your precious babies to qualify for college.

Rule 4. All civil engineers and DOT officials will be required to be fluent in German and spend a one-year post-college apprenticeship in Germany. The Germans build their infrastructure for half the cost of ours in half the time – or less. The reasons why could fill a book, but our future leaders need to figure this out and put these systems into practice here.

You may say that my scheme is as ridiculous as Cortez’s, but you’d be wrong. What I’ve described here is basically the way things work in Europe. And the average European’s carbon footprint is about half of ours. Go figure.

So what’s it going to be? Death to the planet, Cortez’s Green New Deal or my plan?

Should I run for president, or just run?

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