Tag: Equipment World Magazine

Business

Ford Developing Diesel Option for F-150

For those waiting for the 2015 F-150, you may want to wait a little longer.

February 5, 2014

Business

Track System for Trucks Helps Landscapers Battle Snow

For those struggling to battle the snow this season, a solution may have come in an unusual form.

February 4, 2014

Business

Choose from Variety of Sizes with Kohler’s Line of Portable Generators

Kohler has launched a line of portable generators and trash pumps at the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas.

January 23, 2014

Business

How To Spec Compact Excavators

Understanding the limitations and expectations of compact excavators can be overwhelming for landscapers. Our sister pub, Equipment World magazine details what landscapers need to do and look for when it comes to getting the most from this machine.

December 11, 2013

Design-Build

Tips to Avoid Backover Incidents

Even with comprehensive training and improved safety features, backover incidents are still all too common in the construction industry.

November 8, 2013

Business

Skid Steer Sales Trends for 2013

Updated information details the the top financed new skid steer, which states are purchasing the most units and the buying pattern of customers over 10 years.

September 24, 2013

Business

The Effects of Ethanol Gasoline on Fuel Pumps

Ethanol gasoline can cause quite a bit of damage to a fuel pump, but did you know how much? Tom Jackson, Executive Editor of our sister publication, Equipment World magazine, discusses the dangers in using ethanol gasoline.

July 24, 2013

Business

How Transmissions Worked in 1936

Ever wanted to know how a transmission worked in 1936? Check out this video that our sister publication, Equipment World magazine, shared where Chevrolet explains how a transmission works.

July 10, 2013

Business

States Fight LEED Wood Requirements

Our sister publication, Equipment World magazine, recently published a report discussing the problems states are having with LEED certification requirements for wood: A recent report from the Associated Press details controversy between several states—all but one of which are in the Southeast—and the U.S. Green Building Council over LEED certification of timber growers.

July 8, 2013

Business

JCB Introduces Three Backhoes

English equipment manufacturer JCB invited us over the pond earlier this month for a look at a wide range of new and “refreshed” machines. Here’s a rundown of the models relevant to the North American market.

June 27, 2013

Business

Ford to Add 2,000 Jobs to Kansas City Assembly Plant

Ford has announced that it is adding more than 2,000 jobs at its Kansas City Assembly Plant, according to our sister publication, Equipment World magazine. The additional jobs will be to produce the Transit work van and to keep up with the demand for its F-150 pickup.

May 6, 2013

Business

Are You Being Embezzled?

Do you know if you’re being embezzled? Our sister publications, Better Roads magazine and Equipment World magazine have put together a Construction University website that features an infographic on embezzlement. Click through to find out if you’re looking at your finances closely enough.

May 3, 2013