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HOW OVER-THE-ROAD TRUCKING CHANGES ARE IMPACTING CONSTRUCTION The hydrostatic dozer revolution

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What’s happening with grader auction, financed sales

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Test drive: How does the aluminum body F-150 measure up? P. 53

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When you need to pull ahead, just hit the gas — with the 6.8L TritonŽV10 3-valve gasoline engine in the Ford F-650. Only Ford offers you the low acquisition cost of a gas engine in this class* of trucks. With a substantial 362 hp, 457 lb.-ft. of torque and available CNG or LPG conversion capability,** Ford Commercial Trucks give you some great business choices to make.

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Cover Story

MACHINE MATTERS:

HEAVY TRUCKS 2015

CHANGES TO THE OVERTHE-ROAD INDUSTRY IS MAKING AN IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION

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Marketplace

31 Product report The Hydrostatic Revolution

Caterpillar’s 303E CR mini excavator, Kubota’s SSV65 and SSV75 skid steers, Bandit 2550 Track stump grinder and more

Why hydrostats are dominating the dozer world

45 Product report Kenworth T880

New flagship vocational truck the result of four-year, $400 million effort

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9 On Record

Technology has become a staple in the construction industry

11 Reporter HCEA launches campaign to fund National Construction Equipment Museum 37 Safety Watch

Don’t let improper PPE use create additional hazards

41 Quick Data Graders 49 Contractor of the Year finalist

Doss Enterprises; Dwaine Doss, Jane Lew; West Virginia

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Smartphone use increases among contractors, as does interest in videos

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lear trends have emerged in the past The vast majority of respondents – 95 percent – four years as contractors rely more use the Internet to search for equipment informaheavily on technology, according to a tion, an increase of 9 percent since 2011. There new Equipment World survey on Inter- have been modest changes in how respondents net use and social media. use the Internet, with a new emphasis on readIn this year’s survey, 66 percent of contractor ing reviews of models (up 13 percent) and reading respondents say they have an Internet-enabled reviews on forums (up 11 percent). phone, a rise of 14 percent over the 2011 survey.

And tablet use has gained definite traction among This lags the estimated respondents, with 39 70 percent smartphone percent now using them, How do you use your smartphone? adoption rate of the a 28 percent rise over general population by 2011.

2014 2011-14 Difference only 4 percent, belying Contractors still remain Email 83% -2% the belief that contracreticent about social Text 89% +8% tors are late adopters of media, with the exceptechnology. tion of Facebook. Asked Visit websites 79% +9% Smartphone habits if they visit any social Use apps 72% +50% are definitely changing. media site, 45 percent Watch videos 47% +27% Compared with the 2011 said yes. Of those, 94 Visit social media sites 38% +14% survey, 50 percent more percent said they visited respondents this year say Facebook, a number None of the above 3% -1% they use apps and 27 that has remained flat percent more say they through the three surwatch videos, an interest we’ve also seen on our veys. Those visiting YouTube, however, rose to 62 website, equipmentworld.com. Month over month, percent in 2014, an 18 percent increase from 2011, the articles generating the most interest from our and another indicator that videos draw contractor audience are those containing videos. interest.

Adding emphasis to these numbers is that they reWhile some of the contractors I talk to joke about flect changes in a respondent base that skews older: being the last person they know who’s still using 56 percent are 55 years or older and 36 percent are a flip phone, it’s clear they’re hardly exceptions to aged 35 to 54. This demographic slice has remained what’s happening in the world around them. How consistent throughout the three years this survey these trends play out in the years to come will be has been taken: 2011, 2013 and 2014. interesting to watch.

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WIRTGEN INNOVATION: CUTS FLUSH ON EITHER SIDE

The innovative highlight of the new large milling machine W 200 Hi is a hydraulically driven milling drum assembly that can be shifted 16“ (400 mm) to either the right or the left. As a result, the W 200 Hi can easily work around obstacles or flush to the edge on either side along curbs or interstate barriers. An additional advantage is that shifting the milling drum assembly allows the machine to significantly reduce its milling radius and helps eliminate uncut material.

Wirtgen Innovation: keeping the customer in the lead.

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HCEA advances national construction museum plan

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ong out of space at its cramped 7,000-squarefoot headquarters, the Historical Construction Equipment Association has launched a new campaign to fund the 20,000-square-foot National Construction Equipment Museum. The goal: to have a grand opening of the $1.5 million building in September, 2016, during the group’s annual convention.

HCEA’s present building at their headquarters in Bowling Green, Ohio, would be converted to a storage facility, and a new building will take center stage as the museum, says Thomas Berry, HCEA archivist.

The museum will include: • A machinery hall with a clear span vaulted ceiling to allow cranes and shovels to be displayed with booms raised.

• A visitor’s center, including a merchandise store and an area for meetings and special displays.

• A 1,200-square-foot education center with interactive displays.

• A 1,200-square-foot archives annex with climate controlled storage for seldom-accessed material.

HCEA calculates if each of the 4,000 members donates $375, funding for the building is assured.

“There are national museums for cars, trains and trucks, but not for the equipment that built this nation,” says HCEA National Director Don Frantz. “It’s time.” – Marcia Gruver Doyle

JLG opens training center and proving grounds

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lasses have begun at JLG Industries’ new $2.5 million customer training center and proving grounds in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania.

Quadrupling the size of the company’s original training facility, the expansion includes a 4-acre proving grounds course for operating lift and access equipment such as telehandlers, scissors and boom lifts.

Rick Smith, senior director of product training, has developed a program that incorporates classroom training and online courses, including a virtual simulator that recreates the training course to scale.

The facility will also offer a unique “train-the-trainer” program that Smith says is an “industry changer.”

The 17,000-square-foot facility includes 7,000

square feet of classroom, dining and office space, and 10,000 square feet of service bays with 30-foot ceilings to accommodate large lifts. – Amy Materson

Briefs Daqri launches augmented reality hard hat Daqri’s Smart Helmet, a hard hat equipped with Google Glass-like augmented reality features, uses a combination of sensors and 360-degree cameras to get a sense of a worker’s surroundings before displaying pertinent information based on the environment. The Smart Helmet uses a technology called Intellitrack capable of recognizing objects and environments and reconstructing a facility based on plans. The Smart Helmet can scan tools for daily inventories, record in HD video, take high-resolution photos and create 3D maps.

Bob the Builder gets a makeover After educating children around the world for the last 16 years, the popular cartoon Bob the Builder has gotten its first refresh in the form of an all-new Bob and updated construction equipment sidekicks. Though still a computeranimated cartoon, the new Bob looks much more like a real guy than the old one, which more closely resembled a toy.

Beyond Mattel feeling it had become a bit stale, a main factor behind the change is likely that the more realistic look of the new show simply wasn’t feasible by computer animation technology 16 years ago.

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EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE When it comes to uptime, there is no compromise.

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©2014 Takeuchi Manufacturing. Contact your dealer for current warranty and financing program details.

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ED I PI TOR’S CK

BIG PERFORMANCE Caterpillar had confined spaces in mind when designing its 303E CR mini hydraulic excavator, which measures just 61 inches across the blade with a 5-inch tail swing. Weighing in at a maximum 7,782 pounds, the 303E CR features a 23.5-horsepower Cat C1.3 engine and a load-sensing hydraulic system that delivers flows up to 23.1 gpm.

The hydraulic system uses pilot-operated joysticks for precise, consistent control, and auxiliary hydraulic controls are integrated into the joysticks for a one-way-flow circuit for tools such as hammers and a two-way-flow circuit for tools with cylinders or bi-directional motors. The 303E’s bucket rotates 200 degrees to ensure material retention at the top of the lift cycle when loading, and also allowing for deeper flat-back trenches without having to reposition the excavator.

The dozer blade creates smooth finish grades via a float function, and the bucket can be used in a front-shovel configuration. An

offset boom delivers flexibility when working in confined spaces.

Both cab and canopy configurations are available, and all operator stations are ROPS certified. Additional cab features include a travel alarm, automatic Quick specs: swing brake, 3-inch-wide Engine Cat C1.3 retractable seat belt and an adjustable suspension Net power, hp 23.5 seat.

Weight, canopy, lb.

7,297 A mechanical quick coupler is available for Weight, cab, lb.

7,782 accommodating attachHyd. flow, gpm 23.1 ments, and the 303 CR accepts all Cat 303.5 and Relief pressure, psi 3,553 304E Series mini excavator Dig depth, max. in.

108 work tools. Steel tracks are Dig height, max. in.

178 available as an option.

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VERSATILE TRACKED GRINDER

Bandit has combined its 2550 stump grinder with the versatility of a tracked machine with the new Model 2550 Track stump grinder. The stump grinder features turf-friendly rubber tracks to protect terrain and is powered by a 44-horsepower diesel engine and 20-inch-diameter Revolution cutter wheel in a lightweight, easily towable unit. A beltless hydrostatic direct drive delivers power to the cutter wheel while reducing maintenance and downtime often associated with belt-drive units. Solid chassis construction with continuous steel welds provides strength and durability for long service life. A swing-out operator’s station has side-located machine controls to provide the operator an unobstructed view of the work area, and for those who prefer to be away from the machine during grinding operations, a wireless radio remote with a tether backup is available.

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CONFINED SPACE CONFIGURATIONS

Schwing has expanded their boom pump lineup to 16 models with the addition of the S 20, which features a four-section Double Z boom that has 820 degrees of articulation with 270 degrees at the third and fourth sections, allowing for multiple configurations in confined spaces. Combined with a 12-foot 7-inch unfolding height, the S20 can be used under overhead structures and in tunnels.

Overall reach is 63 feet 8 inches vertically and 51 feet 10 inches horizontally, and the boom can rotate 370 degrees in either direction. The S20 can be used as a line pump with a standard back-end 180-degree rotating outlet, and the standard pump kit delivers 124 cubic yards per hour output when operating through 9-inch-diameter pumping cylinders. The S20 handles up to 2 ½-inch aggregate and applies up to 1,095 psi on the concrete. The unit also features outriggers that extend manually and lower hydraulically and apply a low psi of 38 in the front and 15 on the rear, with a 12-foot 8-inch spacing on the front and 7-foot 3-inch rear spacing.

NEW ENGINE UPGRADE

Ditch Witch has added a 49-horsepower Tier 4 Deutz diesel engine to its RT45 ride-on trencher, delivering a significant increase in power over the previous model’s engine. Designed to boost productivity while reducing maintenance, the engine powers a range of attachments including trenchers, backhoes, earth saws, vibratory plows, microtrenchers and combination trencher/plows. To boost efficiency, the RT45 features a direct-coupled, high torque digging chain motor. The RT45 has color-coded controls for speed, direction and attachments that are easy to master. A simple pedal controls the infinitely variable ground drive forward and reverse, and a responsive joystick controls the 64-inch-wide backfill blade. For comfort, the trencher has a large, ergonomic operator’s station with a one-piece molded instrument console that provides more legroom and enhances visibility. The heavy-duty engine mount aids in high-vibration applications. To address safety, the RT45 has an advanced operator presence system that shuts off the engine if the operator leaves the seat, and the exhaust system is mounted under a hood with horizontal exhaust pipe, ensuring noise and hot air is diverted away from the operator. Service points are accessible from one side of the unit, and an easy-tomaintain advanced air filtration system is standard.

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CONVENIENT COMPRESSOR

Handle a range of applications with the Tier 4 Final-compliant P250/HP185 portable air compressor from Doosan Portable Power, which operates at either 250 cfm at 100 psi or 185 cfm at 150 psi. Useful for general construction applications including powering multiple hand-held pneumatic tools, the two-in-one compressor features variable pressure and flow settings controlled with a simple push-button keypad, enabling the switch from low to high pressure in a single step. The Deutz D2.9 Tier 4 final engine has a virtually maintenance free DOC aftertreatment system, and the standard engine mounted mechanical fan has been replaced with four variable speed electronic fans, reducing noise and fuel consumption. Additional features include corrosion-resistant polymer finders and end caps, a bolt-on folding A-frame drawbar and running gear and lights.

SKID STEER DEBUT Kubota Tractor has unveiled the SSV65 and SSV75 skid steer – the company’s first entries into the skid steer market. The SSV 65 and SSV 75 skid steers are both vertical-lift machines and come with standard two-speed travel and optional highflow hydraulics.

Kubota says the machines will be available in May or June 2015.

The SSV 65 has 64 horsepower, a 1,950-pound rated operating capacity and 4,839 pound-force bucket breakout force. The SSV 75 has 74.3 horsepower, a 2,630-pound rated operating capacity and 5,884 poundforce bucket breakout force.

Both models have sliding front doors, which allow for entry/exit regardless of the loader position (for difficult situations). The skid steers have Tier 4 Final engines.

Kubota says it’s also considering adding 50- and 90-horsepower models in the future. And a 60-horsepower compact track loader is also a possibility.

Kubota introduced the skid steers during a dealer event in Nashville, Tennessee, in October. They also released the R30-Series wheel loader, M7-Series tractor line and Z700XSeries ZTR mower. – Lauren Heartsill Dowdle

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HELPING TEX-MIX KEEP THEIR PAYLOAD MOVING WHILE LOWERING THEIR REAL COST OF OWNERSHIP. Tex-Mix is only as profitable as their trucks are reliable. That’s why they choose Freightliner. We design trucks for easy upfit, productivity and low maintenance. Backed by a support team that’s there when you need us. And because Tex-Mix trucks are equipped with the powerful Detroit DD13 ® engine and Detroit Virtual Technician onboard diagnostic system, it’s not only a tough truck, but also a smart one. Built to increase profitability and lower their Real Cost of Ownership.

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Volvo’s VHD 200 truck is engineered for quick body mounting, allowing ease for applications such as a dump truck or trailer, mixer, crane, logging and more. Other features include four custom axle configurations, partial or full-frame liners, tri-drive rear axles for higher GVWR, a panoramic one-piece windshield and a redesigned interior to increase comfort.

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HOW OVER-THE-ROAD TRUCKING CHANGES ARE IMPACTING CONSTRUCTION

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ignificant changes are taking place in over-the-road trucking industry, changes that contractors will also see. Some are inherent in new designs. Others will require careful consideration if contractors are to receive maximum benefit.

The first step to making the most of these changes is to recognize whether most of your truck fleet is an integral part of the production process – such as those used in quarries, paving and site prep – or used primarily to transport revenue-producing equipment to the site. If used for transport, costs

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machine matters | continued will be allocated across several jobs or sites. The impact of reduced costs varies depending on whether costs are assigned to a single project or several projects and may influence whether higher initial costs for some advanced features will have an acceptable payback period.

Here are seven over-the-road trends that may impact your trucking operations.

“Value” trucks Several OEMs offer models devoid of all but necessary components and are fully-optioned models appealing to owner-operators. The comfort and operational features of these models falls between entry-level and highlyoptioned trucks, as does their pricing.

David Hillman, vice president and general manager of vocational products at Navistar, says the first question in assessing the real value of value trucks is whether there’s a lifetime benefit. If the features will continue to deliver satisfaction, they will continue to deliver value. But keep in mind, Hillman says, one benefit of slightly upscale specs is they may help with driver retention. Charles Cook, marketing manager for vocational products at Peterbilt, agrees. “Recruiting, training and retaining drivers is expensive. Losing one

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because the seat was uncomfortable or the ride quality was poor is a costly loss.”

But “value” is a relative term, says Stu Russoli, Mack vocational product manager, and needs to be looked at as a business case that includes upfront price, repairs,

Mack Trucks’ GuardDog telematics solutions, built upon the existing GuardDog maintenance monitoring system, helps strengthen communication between the truck, driver, customer and dealer. The system quickly diagnoses issues, enables scheduling for repairs and confirms that needed parts are in stock, all while the truck is still on the job.

maintenance and use costs and resale value. “The truck needs to carry your equipment or load to and from the job with the lowest cost during its lifetime,” he says. In this analysis, value moves from comfort and convenience features to the underpinnings of the truck. He says some

medium-duty Class 5 and 6 trucks are built up to Class 7 or 8 specs. They have the cab, frame and crossmembers of their medium-duty origins but are fitted with higher-rated axles, suspensions, engines and transmissions. “These trucks are rated to legally carry the load, but they may not withstand the demands of continual Class 8 use.” He says one option is to buy a Class 8 truck with a smaller engine and transmission but still built to handle the rigors of Class 8 applications.

Kenworth takes a different approach, according to Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director. “Although we do offer some packages, we rely more heavily on customization, spec’ing a truck to meet a customer’s specific requirements. In this sense, any truck can be a ‘value’ truck.”

Equipped with a PACCAR MX-13 engine, Peterbilt’s Model 567 now has expanded PTO functionality, enabling the regeneration of the diesel particulate filter during PTO operation and remote throttling while in PTO mode. The model also includes an in-cab battery box option for the 567 that has a disconnect switch with lockout/tag-out capabilities.

SuperTruck Prompted by the U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the SuperTruck initiative seeks a 50 percent improvement in freight efficiency, measured by ton-miles per unit of fuel. The system approach includes high-efficiency powertrains, reduction in drag and parasitic loads, reduced rolling resistance, and other strategies. At times it seems to be

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machine matters | continued mostly conceptual, another government program with little influence in the real world. Yet there are elements of SuperTruck that will work their way into the market.

Dave Schmitz, vocational truck product manager at Caterpillar, emphasizes that SuperTruck targets traditional over-the-road trucking. “The SuperTruck initiative has direct implications on the construction market, but let’s be clear that the value equation is drastically different. Construction vehicles run one-quarter to one-half the annual miles their line haul counterparts do, so the pay-back period for the technology will be much longer. The level of complexity involved goes up with vocational trucks given the variety of truck, body and load configurations compared to the traditional line haul dry van.

“With vocational trucks, average speeds tend to be lower so the possible gains of some SuperTruck technologies related to drag are less significant,” Schmitz continues. “Combine the lower speeds with the varied configurations found in the construction market such as low-boys, mixers and a multitude of dump bodies, and you’ll see where it is difficult to take advantage of reduced wind resistance or drag.

However, some Super Truck strategies, including smooth bodies instead of ribs, cab extenders and side skirts, are being used in other parts of the world such as on European vocational trucks.”

Schmitz provides a summary of ways SuperTruck concepts can be applied to vocational trucks: Freight efficiency would increase with a reduction in the weight of the truck and body/trailer combination. Selecting a 13-liter engine over a 15 liter can save around 1,000 pounds. Choosing lightweight but durable body and lift system can further reduce weight.

Parasitic losses should be managed by running engine-driven components (oil pump, fuel pump, water pump, air compressor, AC compressor, alternator and fan) only as needed.

Improving aerodynamics requires better air flow around the sides and top of the unit and stopping air from going under the truck and trailer. Getting air cleaners and exhaust components out of the air stream can help.

Rolling resistance is caused mostly by tire deflection and is affected by the road surface. Tire manufacturers have been making improvements in this area.

Powertrain efficiency has been improving for years with increasing fuel injection pressures, variable valve timing, and electronic controls. Attention is moving to better integration of the engine and transmission with intelligent shift strategies.

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Freightliner’s 114SD severe duty truck has a standard Detroit DD13 engine, offering 350 horsepower and 1,350 foot-pounds of torque. Front engine, rear engine and transmission power take-off options allow hydraulic packaging to suit different applications. An up-to-70-gallon fuel tank and a 6-gallon DEF tank can be combined to maximize front-axle loading.

Kenworth’s T880 is standard with the PACCAR MX-13 engine for vocational applications and can be ordered with a 116.5-inch BBC hood optimized for the MX-13 engine or with the 122.5-inch BBC hood. Other features include a panoramic windshield, quiet cab with triple-sealed and robust doors, 5-piece Metton hood, air-assisted hydraulic clutch and more.

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machine matters | continued Reduced idling is part of the SuperTruck approach, but fuel management goes beyond idling to include transient (driving) fuel, regen fuel and PTO fuel. These can all be monitored through telematics and should be actively managed.

Downsizing Downsizing refers to the movement to smaller displacement engines. Because power density (power production per unit of displacement) is up, customers find they can go with a smaller engine, saving weight with no loss in performance. Many in the market refer to this as “right-sizing.”

“The age of the 13 liter is here,” says Swihart. He says choosing a 13-liter engine over a 15 liter can save at least 300 pounds on the engine alone. Combine that engine with shorter frame rails, a more compact engine bay and the total weight savings can be significantly higher. Yet today’s 13-liter engines have power and torque numbers comparable to 15-liter engines of just a few years ago.

There are a few uses where a 15-liter

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engine is still the right choice, Swihart says, but most of those are in stationary applications, such as oilfield servicing and gensets used for primary power, where the higher displacement proves more robust in the face of continuous high demand. And Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks, emphasizes that there are many heavy haul applications for 15-liter engines. Examples include long-haul with over 100,000 miles per year, heavy haul above 80,000 pounds, and routes that are mountainous.

Navistar’s new 9- and 10-liter engines, equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction emission technology, are featured on their International WorkStar model. Both engines deliver up to 8 percent fuel economy improvement over the previous generation. Each engine brings 9.3-liter displacement and 860 to 1,150 pound feet of torque.

Downspeeding When trucks are geared to run at lower engine speeds for a given travel speed, this saves fuel and reduces engine wear. The key is to match the engine speed with the engine’s torque output.

“There are sweet spots of operation for every engine where the engine operates more efficiently and saves fuel,” says John Felder, Volvo Trucks product marketing manager. “Downspeeding means driving to the torque curve of the engine.

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machine matters | continued careful consideration to the engine’s torque curve when spec’ing a truck.”

The rest of the drivetrain needs to be matched to that engine for downspeeding to work.

Aufdemberg says, “Downspeeding is a changing dynamic where downsped engines are matched to automated or automatic transmissions that are in turn mated to faster axle ratios. Engines are often teamed with direct drive transmissions to make powertrains more efficient. For on-highway applications, for example, we offer a Detroit powertrain with a downsped engine, direct drive automated manual transmission, and a 6x2 axle with a 2.28 ratio.”

Catch-all There are a number of other factors affecting the heavy truck market including greenhouse gas regulations,

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natural gas and hybrid drives, and waste heat recovery.

The first round of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions went into effect this year. The emphasis is on the carbon impact of the truck as a whole, and the key to meeting this first round of emissions has been to reduce fuel consumption and thereby reduce carbon output. “Every engine manufacturer is now certified for GHG14,” says Aufdemberg. “No one has to use hard speed limiters to be certified.”

(There was concern that in order to meet the standards, speed limiters would be required to reduce fuel consumption by capping maximum speeds.)

“GHG17 is just around the corner,” Aufdemberg adds, “and it will bring even greater fuel efficiency to our industry. The products are delivering as promised, providing better fuel efficiency and better performance over any previous emissions

regulation solutions.”

Hillman, from Navistar, provides a summary these fuel related topics.

There are pros and cons to different technology pathways and they’re heavily dependent upon application.

CNG, for example, shines in refuse applications. LNG, with its infrastructure, cooling and storage challenges, may be where CNG was 10 or 12 years ago. Hybrids need government subsidies to be viable. CNG is now outpacing both LNG and hybrids, he says.

Painless body building Given the increasing complexity of trucks, what assurances do customers have that body builders’ and upfitters’ installs won’t conflict with truck OE systems?

As electronic control and monitoring spreads beyond the engine bay, even minor changes can wreak havoc if done incorrectly.

All of the OEMs say they go to great lengths to ensure that aftermarket companies have access points to electrical systems and the information they need to safely add bodies and systems.

Each has staff to assist with spec’ing trucks with bodies and upfits in mind from the start. Some offer software so suppliers can configure their products; other have online tools to accomplish the same thing. Regardless of the approach, says Felder, “it’s always best for customers to communicate their exact requirements when ordering a new vehicle.” Owners wishing to modify used trucks should consult the OEM’s resources.

Telematics Acceptance of telematics is spotty in construction despite fervent attempts

by OEMs to sell the feature. What value do telematics offer on trucks, where they are long established?

“Before remote diagnostics,” says Aufdemberg, “many drivers would simply park the truck in order to avoid a potentially catastrophic engine failure when they saw a fault lamp illuminate in the dash.

Telematics such as our Detroit Virtual Technician instantly identify the severity of a fault event and eight out of ten times the vehicle can continue until service can be scheduled.

Insight into the severity of the fault and detailed diagnosis can prevent downtime and tow charges and facilitate timely, educated repair decisions. Avoiding even a single downtime event saves a typical fleet more than three times the annual cost of the service. And, since the majority of fault events do not require immediate attention, the customer can combine multiple non-urgent issues into one arranged service visit, further minimizing unnecessary downtime for the user.”

Felder summarized the benefits by saying, “Telematics, such as Volvo’s Remote Diagnostics, have the ability to turn unplanned events into planned events.”

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THE HYDROSTATIC

REVOLUTION This isn’T your dad’s dozer. iT isn’T even close

O

nce known as one of the more difficult earthmoving machines to master, the crawler dozer – with the right technology – has become one of the easiest to run.

The difference? In just ten years, hydrostatic transmissions have come to dominate dozers in the under-130-horsepower class. That combined with GPS machine control have turned what was once a bucking mule of a machine into a smooth operator that can move mountains as well as skim the last few milimeters of dirt off the site as well as any motor grader.

A look at the Equipment World Spec Guide shows just how quickly hydrostatic transmissions have come to dominate this class of machines.

In 1999 there were 33 powershift transmissions and 25 hydrostats in the under-130-horsepower class.

In 2004 there were 27 powershifts and 38 hydrostats. In our latest Spec Guide there were only nine powershifts vs. 36 hydrostats and all of those powershift dozers were from one company, Dressta.

Deere has been at the vanguard of this revolution. It introduced the first dual path hydrostatic dozer in 1976. Above about 160 horsepower most other OEMs (except Liebherr) switch to torque converter or mechanical transmissions. But Deere’s lineup is 100 percent hydrostatic right on up to its biggest model, the 335-horsepower, 77,000-pound 1050J. So we traveled to Moline, Illinois, to talk to Deere’s dozer experts to

Two pumps and two tracks, operating independent of each other with infinitely variable speed control, keep constant power regardless of the load on the blade or the underfoot conditions.

get a better idea on why hydrostatics have come to dominate the dozer world and what benefits they offer. Here’s what they told us.

No gears, no limits The first and most obvious benefits to a hydrostatic transmission in a dozer is that you have no gears, says Mark Oliver, crawler dozers product marketing manager. That translates into infinitely variable speed control.

If you’re just pushing dirt on flat ground in a straight line, the advantages of a hydrostatic drive dozer are obvious, says Keith Wilson, product consultant, crawlers and crawler loaders, because you don’t have to shift gears. The crawler automatically slows down as the blade loads up and speeds EquipmentWorld.com | November 2014 31

product report | continued up as the load sheds off. You don’t get that slight loss of momentum that comes with the shift. On slopes, turns under load, and for GPS and final grading applications, the hydrostats shine.

“If you are set at a speed and encounter a change in the load, the operator doesn’t have to do anything to downshift,” Oliver says. “The machine will automatically manage the power to maintain that load.

When it comes to live power turns, if you have a full blade of material you don’t lose performance in in that turn, and that’s very important.”

Hydrostatics also bring the benefit of dynamic braking. You simply ease off the throttle and hydraulic pressure within the system will bring the machine to a stop. “If you’re going up a slope and stop, you stop,” Oliver says.

“There’s no rolling backward because the hydrostatic system will keep the machine from rolling back.”

Typically torque converters have the decel pedal, but they also have a brake pedal which requires two feet, says Wilson.

On a hydrostatic you only need one foot for the decel pedal. This makes operation on side slopes, when you need that other foot to brace yourself, less awkward.

Programing individual preferences One of the beauties of hydrostatic transmissions is the ability to electronically program on the display monitor in the cab how you want the machine to operate. “You can go in and make that tractor feel like two or three different tractors,” Wilson says.

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chine to the operator’s preference. This includes things like the sensitivity of the joysticks and the decel pedal and steering modulation. If the machine has an electro-hydraulic valve you can change the way the blade feels and responds, Wilson says.

Precision in pipe laying One of the more challenging jobs for a dozer is laying pipe in a trench. Here the machine needs to creep slowly forward while pulling a load that’s weighted off balance on one side of the machine.

“You’re trying to ease the pipe down and inch the machine forward. You’ve got guys down in the trench and for safety reasons you don’t want the machine lunging forward,” Wilson says. That’s where the infinite speed control plus the ability to simultaneously operate a hydrostatic winch comes in handy.

“In one mode you can control track speed and engine speed,” says Wilson. “When you’re coming close to the end you can push the decel pedal and engine and track speed both come down. In another mode with a push of a button you can decouple the engine speed from the track and ground speed. The engine speed and the hydraulic flow to the winch and blade remain constant, but you can slow your track speed to a crawl.”

“In that same operation with a torque converter, you have to select a forward gear and one gear could be too fast while the next lower gear is too slow,” says Merle Hermsen, product application consultant.

“It’s hard to get it precise with a torque converter, whereas with a hydrostat you know exactly what it’s going to do.”

Thanks to the hydrostatics, Merle Hermsen, product application consultant for Deere, can attack this steep slope at an angle, without having to fight track slippage and lose momentum.

When carving a trench, load sensing hydraulics adjust the speed and power to the tracks as the blade loads up to prevent the machine from bogging down.

Hydraulics mated to GPS machine control allow Merle to doze without touching the blade controls. The GPS system senses the position and angle of the blade to within a few milimeters of accuracy and the hydraulics adjust the blade without needing input from the operator.

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product report | continued Hydrostats plus GPS The rapid adoption of hydrostatic dozer transmissions in the last decade is testament to their benefits.

But the merger of hydrostats and GPS machine control has radically transformed the way dirt can be moved today and the type and number of machines you need to move it. The two technologies, it seems, are a match made in earthmoving heaven.

The versatility of using different modes and feels and the infinite speed control fit perfectly with the finish grade accuracy provided by GPS machine control, says Oliver. “Because you can fine tune the speed, you have a lot more control,” he says. “And you can grade at a faster speed when you don’t have to choose between a higher and lower gear.”

“With constant hydraulic flow and constant speed you can dial it down a couple tenths to eliminate blade chop,” says Hermsen. “With a torque converter, if the load changes, it lunges. Power management handles all that for the operator.”

Not that long ago, contractors typically had a big dozer for the bulk earthmoving and a small dozer or a motor grader to do the finish work, Oliver says. With hydrostats and GPS, you only need the one big dozer to do everything from the heavy pushing down to the final passes. “Contractors are a lot more efficient this way,” he says. “We’re seeing a lot more grade control being installed on big machines that are multifunctional.”

In a time when skilled operators are in short supply, another benefit of the marriage of hydrostatics and GPS is the ability to make less experienced operators more proficient in less time and make your experienced operators even more efficient.

“Typically your best operators on the job are running dozers and motor graders and they have been in the dirt moving business for many years,” Oliver says.

With hydrostatics your experienced

operators can customize the settings and tune the machine precisely to the needs of the job, ground conditions and their own style. And with hydrostatics and GPS, a relatively inexperienced operator can run the machine and have far fewer things going on in the cab and on the machine that he has to monitor or do. The less experienced operator is more profi-

cient from the start and can increase his skill level faster and with less trial and error than before.

To see Deere’s top dozer demo operator in action and an example of how hydrostatics and GPS can improve dozing performance check out our online video at http://www. equipmentworld.com/hydrostatrevolution/.

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PPE problems

When used incorrectly, personal protective equipment can create a hazard

The bottom line: A post-accident investigation determined the operator was wearing a fall protection harness while inside the backhoe because company policy dictated it. The backhoe operator also did not exit the machine in a safe manner. The investigation further determined that, while a safety meeting was conducted on the morning of the accident, the topic was not aligned with the work the crews would be performing that day.

Using PPE safely In this accident, an inappropriate use of personal protective equipment was more dangerous than using no PPE at all. Employers should not only provide your PPE,

Illustration by Don Lomax

The accident: A backhoe operator jumped off his machine to assist another crewmember with a load of materials. As he jumped from the backhoe, the strap of his fall protection harness became entangled on the control levers, moving the loader bucket. The bucket moved, crushing another worker between the bucket and a concrete building.

The worker was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. they should also train you in how to use it correctly. Here are some tips to prevent a similar accident from occurring.

Tighten up – Loose or dangling clothing or items are a safety hazard than can be easily avoided.

When you wear PPE such as a fall protection harness, make sure you have it tightened well enough so that no straps are hanging loose.

Additionally, avoid loose-fitting clothing while operating equipment, as it can get caught in the machine and cause an injury.

Remember the basics – If the operator in the accident had exited the machine using the three-point contact system recommended, he would have been

facing the machine, which would have given him the opportunity to see the loose strap catch the lever before it pulled taut and moved the bucket. Always turn off the machine, then exit maintaining a three-point contact with steps and handrails, and never jump from a piece of equipment.

Get a refresher – If you discover your morning toolbox talk isn’t on the scope of work you’ll be doing that day, ask your crew leader to go over specifics related to the job at hand, particularly with respect to any hazards you may encounter. Take a walk around the area you’ll be working in to familiarize yourself with any potential problems that may arise.

Information for this Safety Watch is from an accident report and from the Center for Disease Control’s NIOSH Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program. It is meant for general information only.

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Problemas con la PPE

Si se usa incorrectamente, la indumentaria de protección personal (PPE) puede crear un riesgo El accidente: El operador de una retroexcavadora saltó fuera de su máquina para asistir a otro miembro de la cuadrilla con una carga de materiales. Al saltar de la retroexcavadora, la cinta de su arnés de protección contra caídas se enredó en las palancas de control, moviendo el cubo de carga. El cubo se movió, aplastando a otro trabajador entre el cubo y una edificación de concreto. El trabajador fue transportado a un hospital local donde fue declarado muerto.

Conclusión: Una investigación posterior al accidente determinó que el operador estaba usando un arnés de protección contra caídas estando dentro de la retroexcavadora porque así lo estipulaba la política de la compañía. Tampoco el operador abandonó la máquina de una manera segura. Además, la investigación determinó que, aunque se llevó a cabo una reunión de seguridad en la mañana del accidente, el tema no estaba relacionado con el trabajo que las cuadrillas estarían realizando en el día.

Usando la PPE con seguridad En este accidente, el uso inadecuado de la indumentaria de protección personal (PPE, por sus siglas en inglés) resultó más peligroso que no usar ninguna PPE. Los empleadores no sólo deben proporcionarle su PPE, también deberían entrenarlo a usarla correctamente. Aquí unos consejos para prevenir que ocurra un accidente similar.

Ajústelo – Las ropas o artículos sueltos o colgando son un riesgo de seguridad que puede evitarse fácilmente. Cuando utilice PPE tal como un arnés de

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protección contra caída, asegúrese de tenerlo lo suficientemente ajustado como para que no queden cintas colgando. Además, evite las ropas sueltas al operar maquinaria, ya que pueden quedarse prendidas en la máquina y ocasionar una lesión.

Recuerde los principios básicos – Si el operador en el accidente hubiera salido de la máquina usando el sistema recomendado de tres puntos de contacto, habría estado de cara a la máquina, lo que le habría dado la oportunidad de ver la cinta prendida de la palanca antes de apretarse con el jalón y mover el cubo. Salga siempre de la máquina usando un contacto de tres puntos con los escalones y agarraderas, y nunca salte de ninguna maquinaria.

Obtenga un curso de refuerzo – Si descubre que la charla matutina de preparación no abarca la tarea que estará haciendo tal día, pídale al jefe de la cuadrilla que abarque asuntos específicos al trabajo a realizar, en especial con respecto a cualquier peligro que pudiera encontrarse. Camine en torno al área en la que estará trabajando para familiarizarse con cualquier problema potencial.

La información para esta Alerta de Seguridad fue tomada del reporte de un accidente y del programa de Evaluación y Control de Víctimas Fatales del NIOSH del Centro de Control de Enfermedades. Tiene únicamente fines de información general.

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Graders

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

Top financed new grader*

Auctions

Cat 140M 2, 241 units

Grader auction prices, 2009-Sept. 2014 $150,000 $140,000 $130,000 $120,000

High: Mar. 2012

For the past 5 years, the average price the top 10 models of graders sold was $122,469. Grader auction prices for September came in at $125,279, 2 percent higher than the 5-year average.

$60,000 $50,000 $40,000

$

107,287 $

2009

2010

2011

125,279

May

Feb.

Nov.

Aug.

May

Mar.

Nov.

Aug.

May

Feb.

Nov.

Aug.

May

Feb.

Nov.

Aug.

May

Feb.

$30,000

PRICE

Top financed used grader*

Current: Sept. 2014

2012

2013

Cat 140M, 237 units *Sept. 1, 2013 to Aug. 31, 2014, Source: EDA, edadata.com (Note: EDA reports are continually updated.)

Aug.

$70,000

Other top selling machine: Deere 672G, 169 units

Low: Sept. 2013

May.

$80,000

139,116

Feb.

$90,000

Nov.

$

$100,000

Sep.

$110,000

2014

Top financed grader brands*

Trend prices for the top 10 models of graders sold at auction, not seasonally adjusted. Source: TopBid, topbid.com

350,000

$

OTHER TOP BIDS

Top auction price, paid for 2011 Cat 14M with 1,175 hours sold on Aug. 12, by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers International in Los Angeles.

Over the past year, Caterpillar had 57% financed market share, followed by Deere at 27% and Volvo at 3%.

$320,000, 2011 Cat 14M with 3,922 hours, Apr. 15, Ritchie Bros. $290,000, 2012 Deere 872G with 84 hours. Nov. 7, 2013, Ritchie Bros.

Final bids

00 0 , 0 $35

AVERAGE

42

$

0 ,50

HIGH

October 9, 2013-October 8, 2014; prices for graders 5 years old and newer, U.S. sales only. Only includes bids $5,000 and above.

Source: TopBid, topbid.com

LOW

unit count: 116

80 7 , 2 $16 New

Grader buying patterns* 3,500

Used low: 2009, 1,730 units

2,500 2,000 1,500

New low: 2010, 134 units

500

*Financed equipment, 2004-2013. Source: EDA, edadata.com

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

0

2005

Deere, 960 units

3

Volvo, 102 units

Top three states for grader buyers*

Used

1

Texas, 545 buyers

2

Colorado, 162 buyers

3

Oklahoma, 119 buyers

NEW Up 14%

250

2004

2

New, used graders year-over-year change*

New high: 2006, 875 units

1,000

Number of units

Caterpillar, 1,968 units

*Sept. 1, 2013 to Aug. 31, 2014, includes both new and used financed sales. (Note: EDA reports are continually updated.)

Source: EDA, edadata.com

Used high: 2005, 3,306 units

3,000

1

USED Up 10%

*Comparison of number of graders financed Sept. 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014, and Sept.

1, 2012 to July 31, 2013. Source: EDA, edadata.com

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The Mack速 Granite速 is once again the #1 selling heavy-duty conventional straight truck in the U.S. This worksite mainstay is available in the spec to fit your job, taking on anything with unmatched toughness and rock-solid performance. * Based on IHS Automotive, Polk TIP 速 Net U.S. Class 8 commercial vehicle registrations for 10 liter and larger engines in CY 2013.

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New Kenworth T880 sure to please drivers and mechanics

A spacious cab with deluxe appointments may help you better recruit and retain drivers.

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enworth recently debuted its new flagship T880 vocational truck.

The new truck, which replaces the venerable T800, went into production late last year. It is the result of a four year, $400-million effort by Kenworth.

The company recently invited us out to the Seattle area to take a ride in the new units. I came away

from that visit with one distinct impression: If you’re trying to recruit and retain drivers (arguably the number-one problem in the trucking industry), the T880 is the way you do it.

Let’s start with the cab. The allnew, stamped aluminum cab is wider, 2.1 meters across, about 83 inches. (The T800 was 1.9 meters – about 75 inches.) In terms of tactile feel, the Diamond VIT

cab appointments are more like what you would see in a luxury automobile or deluxe pickup truck. Sound levels inside the cab, even when climbing through the gears, were low enough to hold a conversation in a normal volume.

The air ride seat could teach the airlines a thing or two. And the company’s “SmartWheel” steering wheel design puts the most frequently used audio controls right EquipmentWorld.com | November 2014 45

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product report | continued under the driver’s fingers, rather than the dash.

When it comes to visibility, a shorter hood with an aggressive slope delivers good sightlines to the front. Low-cut side windows and lowered mirrors improve your ability to see all those little things like Smart Cars and motorcycles that somehow manage to camp out in your blind spot. Kenworth’s angled steering gear on the T880 buys you nine degrees of additional wheel cut and an improved turning radius. The automatic transmissions, an Eaton Ultrashift Plus (in T880 heavy haul) and an Allison 4500 RDS (in the T880 dump), shifted efficiently and smoothly, although we did not get a chance to drive these trucks under load.

As for the additional specs: a Paccar in-line, six cylinder MX-13 engine comes standard. I drove the 500 horsepower version but this engine is offered with nine ratings from 380 horsepower/1,450 foot pounds of torque at 1,000 rpm up to 500 horsepower/1,850 foot pounds of torque at 1,100 foot pounds of torque.

At the press ride and drive, Kenworth announced the Cummins ISX12G engine is now available for the T880. The natural gas engine is spark ignited so you don’t need aftertreatment systems (no urea or diesel particulate filters).

Recruiting and retaining drivers is the top issue for truck and fleet owners today, and serviceability is certainly an issue for drivers and the shop. Kenworth addressed that need in several ways.

The five-piece hood and fender assemblies are made from a type of durable plastic called Metton.

The fenders are bolt on and replacing one after it gets damaged can be done in less than two hours.

You don’t have to choose between time-consuming bodywork and keeping the truck looking sharp.

Push-to-connect electrical connectors eliminate more tedious methods of booting up components. The electrical and air lines are centralized on the driver’s side under the hood, which makes them easy for a mechanic to access and a driver to check.

A centralized pass-through on the firewall puts them all in one place.

Finally the T880 is offered in 122.5-inch and 116.5-inch bumper-to-back cab (BBC) configurations. A sleeper option is also available.

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Jeremy Hiltz Jeremy Hiltz Excavating Ashland, New Hampshire

Dwaine Doss Doss Enterprises Jane Lew, West Virginia

Kevin and Shawn Guyer Guyer Brothers Construction New Enterprise, Pennsylvania

Daniel Thiel and Steven Mueller J&S General Contracting Osceola, Wisconsin

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Vern Larman Larman Construction Garland, Texas

Brian Winot Northeast Site Contractors East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Brad Phillips Phillips Companies Beavercreek, Ohio

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Dwaine Doss, left, confers with Neal Smith, his director of field operations. As his coordinator of men, materials and projects, “Neal plays a pretty big role around here,” Doss says.

When the Marcellus Shale provided the opportunity, Dwaine Doss was ready

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ost contractors understand you don’t waste daylight.

But by the time the sun breaks over the mountains of central West Virginia, Dwaine Doss has already put in hours of work. When your customers are the top dogs

Dwaine Doss

Jane Lew, West Virginia

Doss Enterprises Year started: 1955 Number of employees: 95 Annual revenues: $11 to $13 million (2013) Markets served: Oil and gas pad development, large water impoundments, compressor pad development, soil stabilization and trucking

drilling for gas in the Marcellus Shale, starting time is typically 4:30 a.m.

Quitting time? Don’t ask.

Long before anybody had ever heard of the Marcellus Shale, Doss started running equipment early, as a teenager. He worked in the coal mines, did pipeline work, eventually starting his own company.

“I’ve known Dwaine for 25 plus years,” says Dave Huffman, Cleveland Brothers Equipment. “When I first knew Dwaine, he had a backhoe and a small dozer, and now he’s got close to 100 pieces of equipment. His employees have grown exponentially. But if you’re going to grow a company as fast as Dwaine has, you have to have a certain amount of skill.”

Skill was one thing Doss had from the outset. But to get where he is today also took a lot of foresight,

tremendously long hours, a great relationship with his dealer and the ability to recruit the best operators and foreman in the region.

One day it became apparent to Doss that energy companies were quietly buying up leases and mineral rights in central West Virginia.

Something was afoot, something that later became known as the Marcellus Shale. Doss sensed correctly, that it would be huge.

And he wanted in. The shale gas revolution, which began in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia, offered him the chance to transform his company from a small earthmoving and sitework business to a major significant player in the energy field.

“I wanted to be the best, and to do that I knew I had to grow,” Doss says. So he sat down with his CatEquipmentWorld.com | November 2014 49

contractor of the year | continued

To get to the trucks to where the drilling pads are built, Doss chains them to a dozer and drags them up the steep inclines. erpillar salesman and began what turned into a series of discussions about the equipment he would need to reach his goals. Dwaine says that this partnership was one of the keys to helping him take his company to the next level.

“I could not have done it, I could not have come this far,had it not been for Cat and my Cat salesperson,” he says.

What Doss needed and Cat

provided, was a deep-dive analysis of the type of equipment required to go after this market and how to deploy a much larger and more expensive fleet in a way that would be profitable. He also needed to learn how to structure his business to be able to work and succeed in this high-speed, high stakes business. To meet the demands of the drilling companies, Doss needed a big fleet and the ability to attack jobs with the speed and efficiency demanded of investors who sink millions of dollars into each and every one of these deep wells and fracking operations.

Today Doss Enterprises works almost exclusively for the energy and drilling companies, building containment ponds, drilling pads, access roads, and compressor pads.

Dwaine’s brother in law (left) Rodney Somerville, is the company’s chief operating officer and second in command. His wife Claudia Doss is the office manager.

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No excuses Shale gas, fracking wells … this is the big leagues.

Excuses or machine

downtime won’t cut it. The when the drilling rigs arrive, they come barreling in on dozens of oversize 18-wheelers. These trucks are often dragged to the top of mountains using big dozers because trucks and truck engines don’t have the traction or torque to pull such heavy loads up steep grades. And when the rigs get to the top of the mountain, the drilling pads, the acres of generators and, the big containment ponds better be ready.

“I’ve known Dwaine for seven or eight years now,” says Shawn Bennett, Antero Resources, “and every company I’ve worked for I’ve asked Dwaine to come in and help. He’s one of those contractors you can put on a site and you don’t have to worry about him. He always takes care of his equipment. It’s always in good working order. There are never any issues with anything breaking down.

There isn’t anything I’ve asked Dwaine to do that he hasn’t done in a satisfying manner. He’s top notch on safety, he’s honest, he has a quality product and he’s on time – the most important things.”

“He’s the kind of guy you can sit down with and talk and whatever Dwaine tells you, you can take to the bank,” says Bob Johns, World Wide Equipment. “Dwaine always does what he tells you he’s going to do and the customers love him

because he is very efficient at what he does.”

Doss Enterprises is also an active member of ISNetworld. This is a company that collects and verifies safety, procurement, quality and regulatory information from contractors. Being a member requires contractors have a world-class safety record and program that is auditable and available for oil companies to review. If you want to work in the oil field services business, ISNetworld is a requirement.

Hiring the best None of this success would have been possible without good people.

Doss relies on a highly experienced workforce of loyal supervisors, managers, operators and mechanics. Many of them have been with him for a long time.

Out in the field, when he introduces his guys, it’s always with words of high praise, saying things like: “This guy is a genius. You’re meeting the master. You can’t find a better dozer operator than this guy.”

He also says he’s got two of the best welders and mechanics in the state working for him. What they all share in common with Dwaine is the ability to get demanding tasks done on time, regardless of how many hours it takes.

In season, the crews work as much as 70 hours a week. Many make close to union scale wages. Dwayne says his greatest motivator in all of this is the fact that he can provide jobs for these men, that he can put money in their pockets, food on the tables and enable them to raise families.

Despite the intense schedule, Doss will not ask anybody to work on Sundays. He is a firm believer in the Sabbath. He will take

volunteers but he understands the value of a day of rest. And Doss is not afraid to wear his faith on his sleeve. When asked about his success in life he always answers: “The most important thing is that I’m a Christian and believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.”

Doss gets to work at 4:30 every morning, he says, and oftentimes works until 7 at night. He has never taken a vacation. He doesn’t see the point. He puts everything he makes back into the business, only drawing out enough of a salary to pay his household expenses.

High expectations Dwayne says he is a demanding boss, but fair. To work for him you have to deliver, excuses won’t cut it. The energy/drilling companies he contracts to expect it. Deadlines have to be met. There is way too much money to be made for delays and overruns to be tolerated.

“I’ve been around a lot of his employees and he doesn’t have a big turnover,” says Johns. “So that tells me he takes very good care of them.

I know some of his employees personally and some of them left other companies to work for Dwaine.”

“Dwaine’s biggest asset is his ability to work and his desire to be successful,” says Huffman. “Six or seven

days a week he’s in the office.”

As far as entry level laborers go, Dwayne says he can and sometimes will take on a young man with limited skills if he has the right work ethic. Even those that have some training often learn to do things different from what Dwayne and his supervisors need, so they have to retrain them, anyway. But it’s the hunger, the desire to make things happen, the fire in the belly that he looks for above everything else.

Equipment matters Doss was quick to adopt GPS machine control when it became available several years ago. “He has really embraced technology and has two or three Trimble systems on his dozers and excavators,” Huffman says. “Most of his equipment is new and he wants to be sure to only move the amount of dirt that needs to be moved.”

And with a big fleet and a demanding schedule, Doss makes every effort to make sure the yellow iron is well taken care of. “He is an excellent equipment manager,” says Johns. “He is very meticulous with all of his equipment and Dwaine is the kind of guy who won’t go out and buy just anything. He can get more out of any piece of equipment than anyone I’ve ever seen.”

Energy companies expect perfection and Doss Enterprises is one of the few heavy equipment contractors in the region who can tackle these challenging mountaintop site prep jobs.

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First Drive: 2015 F-150

Aluminum body, a more robust frame, and a new 325-horsepower twin-turbo 2.7L EcoBoost V6 are just part of the engineering advancements Ford used to changed the 1/2-ton pickup scene

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ork trucks in the pickup realm are tools business owners rely on for transporting employees, equipment and supplies to and from jobsites while serving as a mobile office for those whose work keeps them on the road far more than behind a desk.

Those are the very reasons pickups with high miles and older technology are moved out of the fleets and replaced by newer models that can deliver increase productivity while reducing operating costs. Ford’s 2015 F-150 definitely fills those latter requirements.

Ford’s new 1/2-ton reflects the biggest technological advancement between models in the history of the

2015 Ford F-150s new multi-function, multifeature 8-inch LCD productivity screen in the instrument panel shows backup and 360-degree camera views with some option packages.

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pro pickup | continued F-Series pickup line – and one of the biggest risks. Convincing loyal F-150 owners – and the rest of the light-duty truck world – that an aluminum body is better than traditional steel isn’t an easy task in a work environment where strength and durability mean everything.

But Ford has put the new trucks through more than a million miles of endurance testing in the lab and field – the most ever for a Ford product – before the very first earlyproduction models we recently drove rolled off the assembly line.

No one knows for sure how well these new trucks will fare years down the road. But I can say that after spending a day driving 2015 F-150 SuperCrew and SuperCab models in and around San Antonio, Texas, it’s clear Ford’s gamble to switch from steel to aluminum is as good a bet as the EcoBoost V6 and 6.7L PowerStroke.

The new F-150’s ride, handling, durability, capacities and performance are a huge step above the current (2014-earlier) models, which bodes well for those whose current 1/2-ton pickups are getting long in the tooth.

The ride is much more pleasant, the handling crisper, the braking more robust. There’s more head and elbow room in the cabs; the doors on the SuperCab swing to almost 180 degrees; the list of standard and optional safety features is long; and, as a mobile office, it would be hard to beat the new model’s connectivity with the electronic world.

POWER OPTIONS BY FOUR Then there’re the power options: Four engines are available in the 2015s starting with the base 283-horsepower 3.5L V-6. It’s a carry-over from the previous generation and good engine for the nofrills, white fleets taking a hard line on price-point.

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All-new 325-horsepower 2.7-liter EcoBoost, with standard Auto Start-Stop, widens engine options by providing V8-like towing capability of 8,500 pounds along with excellent fuel economy when commuting is the main task.

BoxLink cargo management system includes lockable die-cast aluminum tie-down cleats that can hold 600 pounds each. Optional Ford BoxLink loading ramps are great for loading tires and other bulky items.

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pro pickup | continued costs down will probably opt for the all-new 325-horsepower 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 – a very modest $495 upgrade. My eyes widened when I took a 2WD SuperCab for a drive with newest Ford V-6 under the hood. Its fast-spooling twin turbos dole out torque just like a smallblock V-8 as soon as you roll into the throttle, gratifying you with a hint of small-block V8 exhaust note to boot.

It’s not a slouch on productivity, either: Ford rates the 2.7L EcoBoost with up to an SAE-J2807-certified 8,500 pounds towing capacity and 2,250 pounds payload in some models.

Those that need more power can step up to the 365-horsepower 3.5L EcoBoost V-6, which has proven itself under the hood of F-150s for a couple years now and is becoming the most popular engine option.

That will probably remain the case as some 2WD F-150s with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, equipped with the Max Trailer Tow Package, are now SAE-rated to tow trailers up to 12,200 pounds. (The tow package comes with a locking 3.55 rear axle, heavy-duty front sway bar, integrated brake controller.)

I towed identical 9,000-poundplus box trailers back-to-back over several miles of two-lane Texas hill country road behind a 2015 3.5L EcoBoost Super Crew 4x4, 2015 5.0L Super Crew 4x4, 2014 5.3L Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4x4, and 2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab EcoDiesel 4x4 to feel the differences. All four trucks were equipped with weightdistributing hitches per Ford and the other manufacturer’s towing requirements.

The 2015 F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 was the smoothest, fastest accelerating, and most responsive of the four trucks, with both of the new Fords feeling more stable and smoother towing than either Ram or Chevy.

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The 2015 F-150 is about three inches wider inside the cab thanks to redesigned door panels that fit tighter into the doors. Armrests, interior coverings and handles are all new.

The 2015 F-150 has “class-leading” towing capacity and is now SAE J2807 compliant. But Ford still requires trailered loads more than 5,000 pounds be pulled with a weight-distributing hitch.

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It’s not. The V-8 isn’t quite as quick to put the power down as its smaller V-6 counterpart. But once it does, it pulls noticeably stronger than the 5.0L of old, thanks to new intake and variable cam timing among other changes.

BIGGER CAB, MORE COMFORT But power and towing capacity aren’t the key points of interest for most F-150 buyers, even in the world of heavy equipment. It’s comfort and convenience.

The 2015 F-150’s are new from the ground up. The frame is bigger, lighter, stiffer and stronger. That solid base, and the aluminum body structure sitting atop, allowed Ford designers to make the new models bigger on the inside, with noticeably more comfortable seats and quieter interior than their predecessors.

The new cabs have more headroom to the sides than the previous model, a wider interior (door

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pro pickup | continued panels are thinner), and on the SuperCabs the rear doors open 170 degrees, giving way to easy access to the rear seats and flat load floor.

Then there are the new features that help make the trucks an even more productive as work tools: optional remote tailgate release; a tailgate with the step and assist handle built inside so the tailgate’s inner face itself remains flat; and Ford’s optional BoxLink storage system with cleats that can hold loading ramps and other tools tight to the bedsides.

Electronic innovations abound, too. In the upper-trim levels (XLT-Plus and above), there are a host of options and packages that increase safety, convenience and connectivity through just about any source one needs for work or pleasure.

One nice productivity feature available even from the more base trim levels is the rear-view camera that incorporates a dotted line to show the exact path between hitch ball and trailer tongue for easy trailer connections.

Another optional convenient item is a small single-row bank of four LED spot lights in the side mirrors that can be tilted outward to serve as work lights – and an LED light under the tailgate handle that illuminates the hitch and area immediately behind the bumper.

The 2015 F-150s also have 110-volt, 400watt outlets in the cab to run all sorts of electronic devices from laptops to battery chargers; a must for any mobile office.

The price range of the new trucks varies from the base XL models in the low $20,000s to the loaded Platinum editions in 3.5L V6 Ti-VCT the low-$60,000s.

Ford’s switch from steel bodies to aluminum in the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 F-150s (and next-generation Super Duties) may seem 3.5L EcoBoost V6 questionable to some.

But my preliminary driving impressions leave little 5.0L V8 Ti-VCT doubt this new generation of F-150s gives anyone in the earth-moving industry every reason to step out of their tired 3.6L V6 Chevy Colorado 1/2-ton Fords and into pickups that are far 5.3L V8 Silverado 1500 more enjoyable and 5.7L V8 Ram 1500 productive.

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2015 F-150s equipped with the 5.0L V-8 can be ordered with the snow-plow-prep option. This option isn’t available on EcoBoost models because intercoolers are located below the front bumpers.

Comparative Capacities: 2015 F-150 Payload/towing MODEL

HP

4x2

282

TORQUE MAX PAYLOAD MAX TOWING* 253

4x4 4x2

325

375

4x4 4x2

365

420

4x4 4x2

385

387

4x4

1,910

7,600

1,690

7,500

2,250

8,500

2,160

8,400

3,270

12,200

3,050

12,000

3,300

11,100

3,060

11,100

* Weight-distributing hitch required on trailered weights above 5,000 pounds

MODEL

HP

TORQUE MAX PAYLOAD MAX TOWING*

4x4

305

269

1,580

7,000

4x4

355

383

2,007

11,200

4x4

395

410

1,430

9,050

4x4

240

420

1,620

9,050

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Trailer Directory

TRAILER DIRECTORY 2014 LIGHT DUTY TRAILER HAS SEVEN RIDE HEIGHTS

CHANGE AXLE SPREAD IN MINUTES

Fontaine Heavy-Haul’s Magnitude 60 Class product line includes a 2-axle bogie and EQ2 hydraulic spreader, ensuring the ability to run in 2+2, 3+1 or 4 axles close-coupled. Handling 60 tons in 12 feet, the Magnitude 60 Class has a C-link mounting system that enables the EQ2 to convert from a 14-foot 7-inch to 16-foot 1-inch axle spread in minutes. The hydraulic removable gooseneck connects and disconnects in a matter of seconds, and can also be connected on uneven ground.

Landoll’s 835D Construction, a 35-ton-capacity two-axle light duty trailer, has a frame rating with 12 feet and is equipped with flip third axle brackets and air connections. Landoll has maximized the lower deck lengths that are available up to 32 feet, and he load deck has been lowered to a loaded deck height of 18.5 inches from the ground with a 6.5-inch clearance. The gooseneck has seven ride height positions and the deck lowers to within a few inches of the ground. The operator can fully operate the trailer with 18 inches of ground clearance at the gooseneck. Additional features include a manual ride height control handle for the air suspension, 12-inch swing out extensions, 22 D-ring tiedowns, Apitong wood deck and more.

HAUL OVERSIZE EQUIPMENT WITH LOW DECK TRAILER AVOID DETACHING BOOMS PRIOR TO TRANSPORT

Transport tall equipment with XL Specialized Trailers’ 53-foot-long XL 110 Low-Profile HDG with an 18-inch loaded main deck height.

The hydraulic lowboy has 110,000 pounds of overall capacity and 110,000 pounds in 16 feet concentrated. Lowered bolsters in the wheel area provide a lower machine height when loading over the rear, and the main deck has 12-inch cross member spacing and 26 feet in the well, ensuring the maximum room for equipment. Designed to transport equipment with long booms, the XL 110 eliminates the need to detach the lower boom section on a scraper, and the deep bucket well accommodates excavators.

Achieve the flexibility of a low deck height combined with the ability to run a variety of configurations with the 55SA-LD from Talbert Manufacturing. The 55-ton spread-axle low deck trailer has an 18inch deck height and E1Nitro to run with three axles, four axles closecoupled or in a 3+1 spread-axle configuration. With a two-inch lower deck height than Talbert’s standard 55SA unit, the 55SA-LD is useful for haulers transporting oversized equipment or under bridges and through tunnels with low clearance. Additional features include a nonground bearing gooseneck design with 108-inch swing radius, 24-inch flip gooseneck extension with 132-inch swing radius and more. The E1Nitro makes a 14-foot 1-inch spread between the third and four axle possible via the use of nitrogen to equalize up and down movement for proportional weight distribution in each axle grouping.

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IMPROVE LIFTING CAPACITY WITH MECHANIC SERVICE CRANE BODIES

Boost lifting capacity with the TMAX Series mechanic service crane bodies from Stellar Industries, designed to pair with Stellar’s line of heavy-duty cranes ranging from 44,840 to 82,600 foot-pounds. The TMAX Series has a strong torsion box understructure with a torq-isolator crane compartment that isolates the crane compartment from the rest of the side pack – allowing lifting stresses to be transferred to the stabilizers and the sub-frame, not the body compartments. Additional features include stainless steel billet style hinges with hidden fasteners and a 5/16-inch stainless steel rod, three point compression latches and a rotating master lock system.

FLATBED AVAILABLE IN RANGE OF CONFIGURATIONS

Choose from a variety of configurations with Kiefer Manufacturing’s enhanced steel industrial flatbed trailer line, which is available in gooseneck, bumper pull, pintle hitch and semi trailers in lengths ranging from 8 to 53 feet. Constructed with a heavy-duty steel self-cleaning beavertail with an 8,000-pound lifting capacity, the trailers are available with a pop-up center option or hydraulic version on most models. A straight-back style ramp is also available. A monocoque-designed gooseneck allows for a tighter turning radius as well as enabling easier hookup.

REDESIGNED TRAILER ENSURES EFFICIENT HAULING

Trail King has redesigned their TK110HDG hydraulic detachable gooseneck lowboy, which now features a new non-ground bearing, scalloped gooseneck that allows for more clearance between the truck and trailer. Standard features include an easy-connect gooseneck design, adjustable ride height control and an air-activated self-locking mechanism. Heavy-duty pullout front outriggers enable quick approach set-up.

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PAVER TRAILER OFFERED IN CUSTOM BED LENGTHS

Trailboss Trailers’ Paver Special is available in 25-, 35- and 50-ton lowboys, as well as a 20-ton tag-a-long model. Custom bed lengths are available with a 6-foot dovetail and 11-foot hydraulically operated folding ramps that have a 9 1/2-degree load angle.

SECURE TOOLS WITH LOCKING DRAWER SYSTEM Simplify tool storage with the Aluminum Series drawer system from American Eagle Accessories Group, which features 250-pound capacity drawers.

Designed for service trucks, the light- to medium-duty storage system has a key locking T handle that delivers one-handed operation and conceals the latch mechanism. Drawer components are made from high strength aluminum to prevent rust and lower weight. Installation is made easy via pre-punched mounting slots. The side panels have a standard 2 1/2-inch riser built in, and the top shelf, which is included with all drawer units, telescopes out 5 1/2 inches.

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SIGNATURE SERIES INCLUDES NEW FEATURES

Experience versatility with the Signature 55 lowbed trailer from Load King Trailers, which incorporates 18 new features to boost strength and dependability. Certified for side loading, the trailer has pull-out center outriggers with safety lighting, and a wide load package is available. The Signature 55 is available in 35- to 60-ton capacities with two to five axles.

HYDRAULIC PLATFORM ENSURES EASY LOADING

Advance Metalworking’s 16,000-poundcapacity Lo Riser inclining platform trailer hydraulically lowers the platform to ground height with the flip of a switch for easy, drive-on access. A four-position ball hitch allows the Lo Riser to adjust to various vehicle heights. The trailer has a 19,725-pound GVWR, four-to-one payloadto-trailer ratio and 4-degree minimum angle on the built-in ramp.

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MUD FLAPS RESISTANT TO BREAKING, CRACKING Avoid the cracking associated with blended polypropylene mud flaps with Minimizer’s Custom Mud Flaps, made from polyethylene. Rated at between -40 and 150 degrees Fahrenheit, Minimizer mud flaps can withstand extreme cold and heat while resisting cracking, breaking, curling and separation. The flaps feature consistent thickness throughout the flap to reduce the possibility of fading and tearing. The flaps can be personalized with graphics such as logos or websites, and the graphics are available in more than 100 colors.

SUPERIOR TRAILER STABILITY Unload with confidence using Jet Company’s side dump trailer featuring a patented trunnion mounted cylinder design. Tub pivot geometry is designed to decrease tub acceleration, reduce the abrupt stop at the end of cylinder travel and enhance dumping control to provide the operator with superior trailer stability. Standard equipment also includes a rounded tub with 1/4-inch-thick AR400 steel, four tub pivots per side, no center tub divider, air ride suspension and LED lights.

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Trail King’s Advantage Series Side Dump now features a new tub body option that removes internal bracing, which enables quick unobstructed unloading and superior clean-out. Designed for tough hauls, the side dump trailer has reduced maintenance via a twist-resistant high tensile steel formed top rail and flexible, impact absorbent fenders.

HYDRAULIC PLATFORM TRAILER SIMPLIFIES LOADING

Advance Metalworking’s Lift-A-Load elevating platform trailer elevates hydraulically from ground height to approximately 52 inches high. With a low loading angle for fast, drive-on access, the Lift-A-Load makes transport safer, easier and more efficient. Available with a straight tongue to gooseneck hitch, single or dual axle, the trailers feature capacities from 4,400 to 15,000 pounds.

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IMPROVED APPROACH ANGLE

Avoid dealing with ramps with Towmaster’s T-12DT tilt bed trailer, which features a dual-locking, single lever tilt mechanism that allows tilting the bed from one side of the trailer. A hydraulic cylinder cushions the deck while loading or unloading, and once the equipment is loaded onto the trailer, the deck automatically locks into place. An improved approach ramp delivers traction and a low-load angle. Available in several deck lengths, the trailer has one-piece cold-formed frame rails, a 6-inch I-beam main frame and a 12-gauge one-piece formed fender and inner panel. Features include an integrated storage tray, bolt-on side-wind parking jack, battery breakaway kit with tow charger and test light, forward selfadjusting breaks, rubber ride suspension axles and rubber grommet mounted LED lights.

AVOID HIGH CENTERING WITH UPPER DECK RAMP

Easily transition equipment from the lower to the upper decks with Landoll’s redesigned air-operated upper deck ramp, designed for the Traveling Tail series.

The longer ramp is now 70.5 inches long, reducing the load angle to 11.5 degrees.

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HAUL HEAVIER LOADS

Haul heavy equipment with Towmaster’s 60-ton Detachable Gooseneck trailer, which is designed to detach easily for loading, and to reattach quickly for transport. It locks to the 24-foot-long main deck with an air-controlled locking pin. Standard features include an open boom well in the axle area, outriggers for wider loads and an adjustable ride height.

The trailer has a 24-inch loaded deck height, raised 2-inch oak wood deck, 12 D-ring tie downs, 31-inch steel front ramps and a 108-inch swing clearance.

EASILY COMPLY WITH STATE ROAD REGULATIONS Switch between axle configurations to comply with state road regulations with Talbert Manufacturing’s 65-ton spread-axle trailer outfitted with the E2Nitro nitrogen assisted equalizing system. Also featuring the ability to be operated in a 70-ton close-coupled configuration, the 65SA has an east coast style E2Nitro spreader with a bearing pivot and pivot lockout for backing the trailer. It allows for a 14-foot, 1-inch spread between the third and fourth axle. The Talbert 65SA features a 70-inch, flip-up gooseneck extension to achieve a 190-inch radius. The unit also offers removable kingpin stations for 120-inch and 108-inch swing radiuses, a 30foot deck length and an 8-foot, 6-inch deck width. Optional deck lengths, deck types, and widths of 9 feet, 9 feet, 6 inches, and 10 feet also are available. The standard 65SA model has three different capacity ratings: 65 tons in a 15-foot, 2-point rigid load base as a 3+2 spread-axle trailer with 30 feet of deck; 65 tons in a 30-foot, 2-point rigid load base as a 3+2 spread-axle trailer with the addition of an 8-foot deck insert (38 feet overall); and 70 tons in a 16-foot, 2-point rigid load base as a 4-axle trailer with 30 feet of deck.

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SPECIALIZED TRAILER OFFERS CUSTOM FEATURES

Rogers Brothers’ specialized trailers include an 80-ton-capacity, 13-axle model with a west-coast style suspension that distributes weight to the back six axles via a rocker shaft in the rear. The first three axles have air ride suspensions that attach to a sub-frame that rocks inside the rear frame, balancing with the back three axles of the stinger, or bogie. Hand valves control a special air-height adjustment system, and each axle of the main trailer is fitted with shut-off valves and chains. The trailer, stinger and jeep dolly have Air-Weigh electronic scales. The 107-feet-long trailer has a mechanical detachable gooseneck with a 197-inch swing clearance, and uses the pin and paddle connection method. The trailer features a 30-foot-long, 10-foot-wide modular style platform deck.

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Increase versatility and usability with Felling’s drop deck trailers, which now have center chain slots available as an option, including on the company’s IT-I series. Useful for securing equipment such as scissor lifts, the chains speed loading and unloading.

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With Prop 1, Texas will break the logjam, spur innovation in highway funding

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Prop 1 will add about $1.7 billion to the TxDOT budget in 2015, a 17-percent boost to the state’s road building funds. What makes this funding source unique is that it is not derived from gas and diesel taxes paid by consumers at the pump. Rather, the funds come from royalties paid by the oil and gas companies at the wellhead.

Texas established its rainy-day fund in 1988, and made it hard for politicians to dip into. But the fund continued to grow even while Texas borrowed money to pay for highway programs. That makes about as much sense as taking out a loan and paying high interest rates on a car for which you could easily pay cash.

What makes Prop 1 significant is that the law forbids the use of those funds for anything other than new road construction, road maintenance and right-of-way acquisitions.

None of it can be used for toll roads, bike paths, light rail or other diversionary projects.

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please when it comes to their roads. Voters shot down Governor Rick Perry’s Trans-Texas Corridor in 2009, and today the state hosts a feisty anti-toll road movement.

But having been offered a clearly written law with honest funding specifications, the voters of Texas, if the polls are correct, will overwhelmingly say “yes” to this new source of highway funding this month. The rest of the country should pay attention.

Not every state has the oil and gas resources that Texas enjoys, but North Dakota is awash in new oil and gas. The Marcellus Shale boom touches West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York State. Colorado’s energy sector is booming and California also has a lot of these resources if they’d let the drillers drill. According to the United States Energy Information Administration there are almost two dozen states with shale gas reserves, not to mention vast off-shore fields in places like Florida and Virginia, where drilling is banned.

Bottom line: the revenue is there, the will is there, and the public approves. But this only works if the politicians change their tune.

They have to stop pandering to radical environmentalists, stop assuming the only solution is to raise taxes at the consumer level, and stop sneaking money into pet projects that should rightly go to highway programs.

That’s the formula, and Texas, the state that – thanks to its oil boom – leads the nation in job creation and equipment sales, has shown us the way.

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