Midwest 2, January 21, 2023

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

8 BRENT SPENCE BRIDGE RECEIVES MORE THAN $1.6B FROM FED

Kentucky officials announced the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project was awarded federal funding grants worth more than $1.6 billion, giving the landmark bridge and corridor project the green light to move toward construction.

14 AED HOLDS ITS ANNUAL SUMMIT/CONDEX IN CHICAGO

AED held its annual summit/CONDEX Jan. 10 to 12 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. Equipment dealers, manufacturers and service providers gathered to network, to see what is new in the industry and to help their businesses.

18 REGIONAL CHAMPS EMERGE FROM GLOBAL OPERATOR CHALLENGE

Only two of 35 dealer event winners from across North America emerged victorious and earned the right to advance to the final round of the Cat Global Operator Challenge (GOC) held in Las Vegas.

22 DOOSAN NAMES CHRIS JEONG NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Chris Jeong recently was named the new chief executive officer (CEO) at Doosan Infracore NorthAmerica. He succeeds Edward Song, the previous CEO, who was promoted to global sales head of Hyundai Doosan Infracore in Korea.

26 AS AUSA DEBUTS E-MODEL, OTHER DUMPERS CONTINUE THRIVING

Over the past 61 years, Barcelona, Spain-based AUSA has proven itself to be a manufacturer of unique and inventive construction equipment — first in Europe and, since 2015, in the United States.

32 INVENTORS HOF INDUCTS BOBCAT COMPACT LOADER CREATORS

Cyril and Louis Keller, the brothers who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcat skid-steer loader), have been selected as 2023 inductees for the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF).

36 ON THE GO! WITH MIDWEST CONTRACTOR’S COMPACT MACHINE

Family owned and operated LK & Sons Excavating LLC in Laura, Ohio, has been in business since 1985, founded by Lonnie Koffer to provide excavation services to commercial and residential customers within the Dayton, Ohio, area.

38 BANE-WELKER COLLECTS 5,556 TOYS

DURING 2022 TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE

Bane-Welker Equipment’s 2022 toy drive was a major success. The entire Bane-Welker complex with nine stores in Indiana and six stores in Ohio collected 5,556 toys for children in their communities.

44 KANSAS PROVIDES NEARLY $41M FOR LOCAL BRIDGE PROJECTS

Gov. Laura Kelly (D) and Julie Lorenz, the outgoing Kansas Department of Transportation secretary, recently announced the disbursement of $40.5 million to fund 33 local and off-system bridge projects statewide.

48 LIUGONG WELCOMES CASEY TO ITS NORTH AMERICA DEALER NETWORK

Casey Equipment is the latest Midwest dealer to join the rapidly expanding LiuGong North America dealership network. The initial launch of LiuGong products at Casey Equipment went “virtually flawlessly with all of their support.”

56 BAKER ENTERPRISES USES GOMACO PAVER FOR UNIQUE TRAIL.

When the bid for a project went public, Baker Enterprises knew it wanted the job. Baker Enterprises was equipped for this job due to its new GOMACO GT3600 Extreme curb machine.

94 RITCHIE BROS. ACQUIRES

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Brent Spence Bridge Receives More Than $1.6B from Fed

Kentucky Gov.Andy Beshear, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced Dec. 29 that the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project was awarded federal funding grants worth more than $1.6 billion, giving the landmark bridge and corridor project the green light to move toward construction.

“I’m thrilled the time has finally come for us to get the companion bridge built,” Beshear said. “Funding and constructing the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project is more than the fulfillment of my administration’s promise — it’s a dream fulfilled for the thousands of travelers who pass through the bustling region every day waiting eagerly for traffic relief to come on this nationally significant corridor. It also shows what’s possible when we prioritize people over politics. Once complete, drivers will have a more enjoyable and efficient drive and we’ll havetheinfrastructureinplacetosupportthe booming economy in this part of the state. Hats off to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet [KYTC] and Ohio Department of Transportation [ODOT], and the countless partners and advocates who played a role in today’s monumental achievement, including the Kentucky GeneralAssembly for the last budget allocation and Sen. McConnell for supporting the federal legislation.We appreciate President Biden and Secretary Buttigieg for this historic investment.”

McConnell helped secure the funding for the grant by supporting last year’s bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and shepherding the bill through the Senate. The legislation authorized a historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure and provides robust resources to states to fund major bridge projects specifically. Over five years, the IIJAwill deliver billions of dollars to Kentucky to improve the commonwealth’s roads, bridges, airports, railroads, waterways, broadband and more.

McConnell contacted U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to advocate directly for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project funding.

“For decades, inadequate capacity on the aging Brent Spence Bridge has created headaches for drivers traveling between Kentucky and Ohio. Today, we’re taking a major step toward fixing the problem,” said McConnell. “Using my role as Senate Republican Leader, I stood with Sen. Rob Portman to break through gridlock and pass last year’s bipartisan infrastructure deal, delivering record funding for landmark infrastructure projects including today’s grant. Building a new companion bridge on theBrentSpenceBridgecorridorwillbeone of the bill’s crowning accomplishments, bringing long-awaited safety improvements, traffic relief and rejuvenated commerce to northern Kentucky and southwestern Ohio.”

With funding secured, groundbreaking on the project is anticipated for late 2023, with substantial completion slated for 2029.

“Ohio and Kentucky have been discussing the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project for almost two decades, and now, we can finally move beyond the talk and get to work,” said DeWine. “This project will not only ease the traffic nightmare that drivers have suffered through for years, but it also will help ensure that the movement of the supply chain doesn’t stall on this nationally significant corridor. My administration vowed to press the federal government to fund this project, and we’re glad that they haverecognizeditssignificance.I’mgrateful to the teams in both states who have worked so hard to make this project a reality.”

TheBrentSpenceBridgewasconstructed in the 1960s to carry around 80,000 vehicles a day, but the daily traffic load on Interstate Highways 75 and 71 has reached 160,000 vehicles in recent years. Because I-75 is a key freight corridor stretching from Canada

to Florida, the congestion impacts commerce and commuters who travel the corridor in the eastern United States.

Project plans call for the construction of a companion bridge to the west of the existing Brent Spence Bridge, as well as improvements to the current bridge and the roadway network that ties into each river crossing.As a result of robust engagement with local partners, there will be enhanced pedestrian access across I-75 in Cincinnati to reconnect downtown with western neighborhoods and the city of Cincinnati will regain nearly 10 acres to develop in the downtown area. In Kentucky, the project will include a new storm sewer system to reduce flooding and improve local roads, including enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities, around the existing and new bridges.

The project team — consisting of representatives from the KYTC and ODOT — appliedjointlyforfundingandhaveoutlined terms to move the project to construction.

The once-in-a-lifetime competitive funding was made available through the passage of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that invested billions of dollars to revitalize infrastructure and spur the economy.

In July, Govs. DeWine and Beshear announced revised plans based on community engagement and technical analysis to shrink the project footprint while still delivering a transformative project that meets the needs of the region.

“Nothing great is achieved alone, and I’m proud of all the people who’ve come to the table over the years to ensure that we’ll deliveraprojectwithhugebenefitsandminimal impacts to the communities that live in and around the project area,” KYTC Secretary Jim Gray said.

“This project doesn’t just move vehicles, it moves people. We’re able to reconnect neighborhoods to downtown Cincinnati, improve safety and reduce congestion on

this route, all while only adding a single lane to the interstate with this project,” said ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks.

With funding secured, groundbreaking on the project is anticipated in late 2023 with larger construction activities in 2024. Substantial completion on the project is slated for 2029.

The Federal Highway Administration recently required the project team to complete an analysis to better identify project cost estimates. Through this process, the project team determined the project is likely to cost about $3.6 billion. The increase from previous estimates was not unexpected, due to the recent impact of inflation in construction prices. As a result, the project team is updating the project’s financial plan to account for the change.

Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project

Fueled by bipartisan cooperation and community engagement, the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project will invest in local communitiesandhelpgrowAmerica’seconomy. Spanning 8 mi. between the Western Hills Viaduct in Ohio and Dixie Highway in Kentucky, the project will address the second-worst truck bottleneck in the nation by improving safety and travel on the interstate connection that carries more than $700 billion worth of freight every year.

In addition, the project will improve access to the central business districts of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Ky., and alsowillsupportlocalbusinessesandunderserved communities in historic neighborhoods on both sides of the river. Ohio and Kentucky are working together to deliver this transformative project that will improve the quality of life for the millions of Americanswhousethefederalhighwaysystem to travel between the two states and beyond.

AED Holds Its Annual Summit/CONDEX in Chicago

The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) helditsannualsummit/CONDEXJan.10to12 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. Equipment dealers,manufacturersandserviceprovidersgathered to network, to see what is new in the industry and to learn what can help with their businesses. In addition, numerous educational seminars were offered covering topics such as electrification of machines, the future of equipment dealerships, workforce development and so much more.

On the first evening, theAED’s annual fundraising galaandliveauction—presentedbyRitchieBros.— wasahugesuccess.Onthefinalnight,formerUnited States’ Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was the keynote speaker at the keynote dinner hosted by PEAC Solutions.

AED’s 2024 Summit will be held at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas from Jan. 15 to 17, 2024.

For more information, visit aednet.org.  CEG

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Topcon, a provider of machine control systems for the construction industry, displayed its line of workflow solutions at AED Summit/CONDEX in Chicago. Pictured at Topcon’s booth are Ron Ludchak (L), director of global sales, and Joel Frost, director of the compact solutions group.

Bandit Industries displayed a brush chipper at the recent AED Summit held in Chicago.

Noah Ferchen (L) and Boone Powell display Stucchi USA Inc.’s hydraulic quick couplings.

Superior Tire & Rubber Corp., a designer and manufacturer of polyurethane and rubber industrial components for the material handling, construction, agricultural, municipal and mining industries, displayed its products to AED Summit/CONDEX attendees. Superior representatives (LR) Kevin Rotondelli, Craig Christenson and Michael Arrington were on hand to answer questions from dealers.

(L-R): AED’s Ken Taylor, past chairman (Ohio Cat); Matt Dilorio, incoming chairman (Ditch Witch Mid-States); and Brian McGuire, president/CEO, cut the ribbon to open the AED Summit/CONDEX.

TVH Parts

Paige McPeake, Lexi Anderson, Megan Brune, Spencer Curtis and Dan Harman. TVH is based in Oletha, Kan., and sells aftermarket parts.

are Wain-Roy’s Caleb Aquilino, Jeff Kritch, David Willin and Tim Griepentrog.

Glenda Wegener and John Rogers of Purple Wave were there to tout the benefits of their auction company.

RegionalChampsEmergeFromGlobalOperatorChallenge

Thirty-five dealer event winners from across North America gathered in Clayton, N.C., to prove their mastery of both equipment and efficiency-boosting technology. Only two emerged victorious and earned the right to advance to the final round of the Cat Global Operator Challenge (GOC) held in Las Vegas.

The GOC finals will take place during ConExpo-Con/AGG inside Caterpillar’s 70,000 sq. ft. outdoor exhibit, F9127 in the Festival Lot.

Besting the field on Oct. 18, John Schiedeck of Schiedeck Construction from Texas, representing dealer Holt Cat, finished the three GOC events in a quick overall time of 25:30 to be crowned North America’s Eastern Region semifinal champion.

“When I was in the seat, I had to calm myself. Six minutes in the backhoe seemed like 30,” said Schiedeck. “I’m humbled and blessed to be able to win this in front of my family.”

Later that week on Oct. 20, Matt Ferris of Kinkaid Civil Construction from Arizona, representing dealer Empire Cat, completed the same three Challenge events in a short overall timeof32:15,emergingastheWestern Region semifinal champion for North America.

“Well,Ithinkeverylittleboyalways dreamed of digging trenches and digging holes. So, I grew up doing that,” said Ferris. “I feel very proud and exited and happy to move on to the next competition and see how we do there.”

Look at Events

Held on Caterpillar grounds at the Edward J. Rapp Customer & Training Center in Clayton, GOC officials divided the 35 best operators from the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada into easternandwesternregionsforthesemifinal competitions.All competitors completed the same three Challenge events using Cat equipment and technology.

North America’s Western Regional semifinal champion, Matt Ferris.

North America’s Eastern Regional semifinal champion, John Schiedeck.

Gulf Operators in New Brunswick, Canada, representing Toromont Cat. “You can do almost anything with it.”

trailer before being picked up again and returned to its original position, and the operator again switched attachments to complete the challenge.

Featuring the Cat 420 XE backhoe loader, the Backhoe Bonanza station tested operators’ machine mastery with multiple challenges. They first picked up an I-beam with the loader bucket, place it on a rack and then return it before maneuveringacrossatrenchwheretheycould not touch bungy cords without facing a penalty. Operators also maneuvered through cones with tennisballs,placedasquarebeamin a cylinder with the backhoe bucket and finally scooped up balls from

pylons and deposited them inside an oil drum.

“When we set up the course and went through it with our own operators, we knew itwasgoingtobetough,soweraisethetime limit from 15 to 20 minutes due to the difficulty,” said Dustin Adams, marketing manager of small dozers and mini hydraulic excavators for Caterpillar.

“Most completed the course in under 10 minutes and some under seven. That’s a testament to the quality of the competition.”

Other Winners

TheregionalGOCsemifinalsareaculmination of months of competitions held worldwide at the dealer level.

“Our Challenge team went to great lengths to ensure a level playing field for all participants, so no one had an advantage,” said Matt Smith, global marketing manager of Caterpillar.

“They even tarped the large excavator challenge area so the rain we had the night before the eastern semifinals didn’t affect any section of that Challenge event.”

Trench Run saw all operators use a Cat 315 excavator with Cat Grade with 2D technology to dig a 20-ft. trench. Depth transitioned from 2-ft.- to 1-ft.-deep midway through the trench, and there were marked areaswithpipestheoperatorshadtoavoidor face stiff time penalties.

“I like the excavator,” said RyanTotton of

The Locked & Loaded challenge had operators maneuvering a Cat 950 wheel loader through an obstacle course where any slight deviation from the path resulted in the machine knocking balls off cones for costly timepenalties.Participantsfirsthadtoloada targeted 7.5 to 8 tons of material in the bin, requiring two trips through the course.

“The final load had to be tipped off to meet target, and the 950 was equipped with Cat Advanced Payload with Tip-Off Assist technology to aid in hitting the target,” said Jason Hurdis, Global Operator Challenge lead for Caterpillar.

The operator then exchanged the bucket attachment used for loading material for a forklift attachment to pick up a sports utility vehicle. The load was then maneuvered through different cones and loaded onto a

The Cat Global Operator Challenge (GOC) finals will take place during ConExpo-Con/AGG inside Caterpillar’s 70,000-sq.-ft. outdoor exhibit, F9127 in the Festival Lot.

The Locked & Loaded challenge had operators maneuvering a Cat 950 wheel loader through an obstacle course where any slight deviation from the path resulted in the machine knocking balls off cones for costly time penalties.

Hamm 3412P, 2012, 84” vibratory padfoot compactor, EROPS w/ heat & A/C, 1,200HMR . . . . . . . . . .$82,500

Cat 815F, 2006, EROPS cab, 12’4” S-Blade w/ tilt, new paint job, very good condition, 9,400 HMR $195,000

Hamm GRW-5 Pneumatic Roller, 1994, Deutz Diesel, ROPS Canopy, (9) Ea. 7.50-15C1 Tires $15,500

(4) Cat 825C’s, 1981-1990, EROPS, S-blade w/tilt, all work ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .From $79,500

Rammax Walk Behind Rollers, over 25 in stock, lever & remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000 to $10,000

(8) Sheepsfoot, 48" and 60", double drum & single drum, tow type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000 - $6,500

Volvo A40, 1998, 40 tons, 10991 hrs, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, 29 cy cap. sideboards, tailgate (currently off work), work ready $127,500

Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 395 hp, 6WD, A/C, 29.5R25, working everyday $145,000

Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 11,000 hrs, 6WD, 20.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 29 cy cap., 6/06 hitch rebuilt .$115,000

Volvo A40, 1995, 40 tons, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, tailgate, work ready $115,000

Volvo A35C, 1998, 35 tons, 6WD, 26.5R25 tires, approx 7,000 hrs, good condition $147,500

Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5x25, A/C, P/S trans, working everyday on jobsites . . . . .$87,500

Broderson IC80-2E, 1997, 8.5 ton, 24’ boom, dual fuel, 10.00R15 tires, 3,400 hrs $21,500

Grove RT58C, 1981, down cab, 18 ton r.t., 70' boom anti-two block, GM dsl, clean . . . .

Cat 336EL, 2012, 33.5” TBG pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 6,700 HMR, work ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$162,500

Cat 336FL, 2015, 33.5” TBG Pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 4,300 HMR, work ready $224,500 Komatsu PC220LC-8 Longreach, 2011, Young Boom/Stick 60’ reach, 3,500 HMR $179,000

Kobelco SK210LC, 2007, Q/C, aux hyd, 31.5” TBG Pads, 3,900 HMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$72,500

Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 26 cy, working everyday on jobsites . . . . . . $89,000

Volvo A30C, 1996, 30 tons, 11,000 hrs, 296 hp, 6WD, 23.5R25, 21 cy cap, A/C, P/S trans, works everyday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$122,500

Cat D5NXL, 2006, 10’ PAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 22” Pads, 4,100 HMR $82,000

Cat 613C Water Wagon, 1994, 5000 gal drop tank, ROPS, spray heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,500

Cat 621F, 1996, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x2, very good condition

Cat 621E, 1989, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x29, very nice CALL

Cat D6NLGP, 2008, VPAT Blade, Drawbar, 33” Pads, 9,900 HMR $87,500

Cat D6NLGP, 2014, Foldable VPAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 7,200 HMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$142,500

Komatsu D155AX-6, 2007, Sigma S-U Blade, 4-bbl Single Shank Ripper, 8,400 HMR $229,500

Cat D6TXW, 2013, 13’6” VPAT Blade, Carco 70APS winch, 28” pads, 7,300 HMR $152,500

DoosanInfracoreNorthAmericaNames

ChrisJeongNewChiefExecutiveOfficer

Chris Jeong recently was named the new chief executive officer (CEO) at Doosan Infracore North America. He succeeds Edward Song, the previous CEO, who was promoted to global sales head of Hyundai Doosan Infracore in Korea.

Jeong most recently served as CEO of Doosan Infracore European Union. He joined Doosan in 2006 as a senior corporate strategy manager. He led strategic activities across various markets before he was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing for emergingmarkets.Jeongoversawsales and marketing for Doosan employee teams in Asia, Oceania, Commonwealth of Independent States, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Brazil and India.

“I’d like to acknowledge the many accomplishments of Doosan Infracore NorthAmerica under the leadership of Mr. Edward Song,” Jeong said. “Edward was instrumental in getting

theneworganizationstructuredin2018 as we recommitted the company to the heavy construction equipment industry in NorthAmerica.”

Song led Doosan Infracore North America to success during his time as CEO. Among his many accomplishments were establishing two regional parts distribution centers in North America, opening the machine customization plant in Savannah, Ga., and most recently introducing the new Doosan machine monitoring center at the corporate office in Suwanee.

“Ithasbeenmypleasureservingyou and your customers over the last five years, and I look forward to continuing to support the company and our products in my new role,” Song said. “Much has transpired since 2018, and I’m pleased by the progress we’ve made working together to enhance the Doosan brand and grow the product line in NorthAmerica.”

Song is excited for his successor and

what the future holds for Doosan InfracoreNorthAmericaanditsdealers and customers.

“Chris will continue building on the strong foundation we’ve established, particularly the growth during the last five years,” said Song. “His experience and insight will help us continue to move the company forward and expand our footprint in North America.”

Jeong’s first major assignment will be to oversee the Doosan exhibit at ConExpo-Con/AGG2023inLasVegas.

“I’m excited about our Doosan exhibitplannedfortheoutdoorFestival Grounds,”hesaid.“Wewillbedemonstrating our latest developments on Concept-X and autonomous equipmentwithlivedemonstrationsthroughout the day. We will have a full lineup of our current products as well as new additions to the lineup.”

For more information, visit na.DoosanEquipment.com.

Chris Jeong

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BOBCAT OF BOWLING GREEN 270-842-4253 doosandealers.com/Bowling-Green MICHIGAN

CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY 888-380-6420 doosandealers.com/Byron-Center 888-380-6420 doosandealers.com/Chesterfield 888-380-6420 doosandealers.com/Kalamazoo 888-380-6420 doosandealers.com/Saginaw

ELLENS EQUIPMENT 989-436-8181 doosandealers.com/Ithaca 231-825-2416 doosandealers.com/McBain OHIO ALTA EQUIPMENT 440-439-4000 doosandealers.com/Oakwood-Village

ILLINOIS

BOBCAT OF MARION 618-985-8920 doosandealers.com/Carterville

BOBCAT OF SPRINGFIELD 217-525-0349 doosandealers.com/Springfield-IL

SARGENT’S EQUIP & REPAIR SERVICES 708-758-2062 doosandealers.com/Chicago-Heights 847-844-4131 doosandealers.com/Gilberts

BOBCAT OF ST. LOUIS 618-397-1847 doosandealers.com/Fairview-Heights

NEBRASKA

BOBCAT OF OMAHA 402-895-6660 doosandealers.com/Omaha

CENTRAL NEBRASKA BOBCAT 308-384-9222 doosandealers.com/Grand-Island 925-606-2451 doosandealers.com/Hastings 925-606-2451 doosandealers.com/Kearney

NORTH DAKOTA

BOBCAT OF MANDAN 701-663-0903 doosandealers.com/Mandan

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KANSAS

CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES 785-462-8211 doosandealers.com/Colby 620-765-3118 doosandealers.com/Garden-City-KS 785-825-8291 doosandealers.com/Salina 316-789-7370 doosandealers.com/Wichita

MISSOURI

BOBCAT OF COLUMBIA 573-886-9435 doosandealers.com/Columbia-MO

BOBCAT OF ST. LOUIS 636-240-9020 doosandealers.com/O’Fallon 636-225-2900 doosandealers.com/Valley-Park

CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES 816-415-6700 doosandealers.com/Liberty 417-865-0505 doosandealers.com/Springfield-MO

WISCONSIN

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715-669-5255 doosandealers.com/Thorp 715-258-3266 doosandealers.com/Waupaca 715-675-2391 doosandealers.com/Wausau

INDIANA

BOBCAT OF ANDERSON 765-643-4222 doosandealers.com/Anderson-IN

B & W EQUIPMENT 800-242-4819 doosandealers.com/Fort-Wayne

BOBCAT OF BLOOMINGTON 812-287-8042 doosandealers.com/Bloomington

BOBCAT OF COLUMBUS 812-775-1470 doosandealers.com/Columbus

BOBCAT OF EVANSVILLE 812-422-8200 doosandealers.com/Evansville

BOBCAT OF KOKOMO 765-628-2800 doosandealers.com/Greentown

BOBCAT OF INDY 317-787-2201 doosandealers.com/Indianapolis BOBCAT OF INDY NORTH 317-769-4946 doosandealers.com/Whitestown

RONSON EQUIPMENT CO. 219-696-5680 doosandealers.com/Lowell

MINNESOTA

LANO EQUIPMENT 952-445-6310 doosandealers.com/Shakopee

THECO 763-263-0505 doosandealers.com/Big-Lake

AsAUSADebutse-Model,OtherDumpersContinueThriving

By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Over the past 61 years, Barcelona, Spain-based AUSA has proven itself to be a manufacturer of unique and inventive construction equipment — first in Europe and, since 2015, in the United States.

AUSAmakescompactindustrial vehicles noted for their maneuverability,versatilityandrangeofuses. Its three product lines include rough-terrain forklifts, telehandlers and dumpers, the latter of which is the company’s most popular offering.

When AUSA brought its equipment to the United States seven years ago, dumpers were a littleknown commodity among American contractors. What distinguishes them from much larger dump trucks are their compact builds and unique design, characterized by a load skip placed in front of the operator — in contrast to dump truck cabs mounted in front of the load.

AUSA’s line of 17 different dumpers — all open, four-wheeled vehicles — includes the newly launched D151AEG electric model,unveiledbythemanufacturer in October at the bauma construction and mining machinery trade show in Munich, Germany.

The new D151AEG has a 3,300-lb. payload and is designed for working in small spaces where good maneuverability is most needed. In addition, the machine sports a battery capacity of up to 12 kilowatt hours, giving it an operating range of at least one typical working day for a vehicle in its category.Themodel’sbatterychargesfrom20to 80 percent in just two hours when doing so at 230 volts.

Although an exact date for the rollout of the electric machines has yet to be decided, Ignasi Moner, the chief executive officer of AUSA US Corp., headquartered near Charleston, S.C., said the vehicle maker hopes to have the new electric dumpers in American dealership showrooms in 2024.

AUSA Dumpers Enjoy Steady Growth

In the meantime, AUSA’s current lineup of products continues to be more popular in theUnitedStates,withtheversatileandsimple to use dumpers leading the way.

Moner said thatAUSA’s dumpers can be seen working at a variety of different job sites, primarily construction sites where

they move dirt, rock and concrete, but they are used on landscaping and demolition projects, too. Often, contractors have them zipping around a single project where they prove to be handy performing all these tasks.

Golf course builders and landscapers also likeAUSA’s dumpers, he said.

“This market has always been open to seeing new machines and a new way of doing things more easily,” Moner said. “But because contractors traditionally used dump

trucks,therewasnotadumperpresence in this country for a long time. Most customers did not even know they existed and if they did, they had to import them from Europe.”

Following AUSA’s entrance in the U.S. equipment marketplace, though, company representatives tookthetimetospeakwithpotential customers about their dumper lines, he added. That included educating construction, golf course landscaping and concrete professionals about what AUSA’s dumpers could do, with the result being more projects around the country are utilizing the machines.

“Now, we have the widest range of dumper sizes in the market, meaning AUSA has a solution for every size job,” he said.

Dumpers Combine Great Features With Value

Besides size and engineering, another difference betweenAUSA’s dumpers and comparable products, Monersaid,“isthatweofferabroad range of models, from our 2,220-lb. D100AHA hydrostatic dumper, withlessthanacubicyardofcapacity, up to AUSA’s DR1001AHG, a 22,000-lb. machine that can carry 5.25 cubic yards of material.”

As a bonus, the DR1001AHG and the DR601AHG, the latter of which has a 13,200-lb. load capacity, are not only versatile, but reversible as well.

“They both have the 180-degree swing driving position feature where the driver position swivels, allowing them to face the back end, and thus always drive forwards,” he said. “That feature saves time for the operatorandincreaseshisvisibilityandsafety.”

When the seat rotates on the larger DR1001AHG, for example, all components on the machine — steering wheel, joystick, pedals, safety cameras — instantly adjust to suit the driver’s new position. The driver also can comfortably and safely get on and off either side of the dumper, increasing the speed and flexibility of the model’s use.

“We are a key player in Europe within the dumper market, and we brought leadingedge ideas and concepts to this market, but I also believe AUSA offers the right products at the price the customer wants to pay,” Moner said. “For them, our products offer excellent value, and that includes the dedicated service they receive from the AUSA team and our network of dealers.”

For more information, visit www.ausa.com.

CEG (All photos courtesy ofAUSA.)

AUSA’s dumpers work well in applications like landscaping, smaller earthmoving jobs and projects involving concrete.

The design of the reversible driving position of these AUSA dumpers allows the seat to rotate 180 degrees and all components are instantly adjusted to suit the driver’s new position: steering wheel, joystick, pedals, safety cameras and other features.

CATERPILLAR

2020 320GC, 2901 HRS

$155,000

146 HP ENGINE, CAB W HEAT/AC, 10.4’ TRACK WIDTH, MAX

REACH: 22’, 9’6” ARM, BOOM: 18’8”, OP. WEIGHT: 48281 LBS

2015 323FL, 4122 HRS $169,000

PERKINS 131 HP ENGINE, EROPS CAB, 8’6” STD ARM, 26” SHOES, 17’ BOOM, 9’6” TRANSPORT WIDTH, 43,224 LBS OP. WEIGHT.

JOHN DEERE

2018 250G-LC EXCAVATOR, 2607 HRS $185,000 JD POWER TECH 188HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, 32” SHOES, 8’9” ARM, 31’9” REACH AT GROUND LEVEL, 21’4” MAX DIG DEPTH.

KOBELCO

2022 SK170LC-11, 2 NEW UNITS $CALL

134HP YANMAR ENGINE, CAB WITH HEAT AND AC, EAGLE EYE CAMERA SYSTEM, BOOM 17’1”, ARM 10’2”, TRACK 23.6”, OPTIONAL CWT-8288 LBS

2021 SY265C, 256 HRS

CUMMINS 194 HP, TIER 4F, CAB W HEAT/AC, STICK: 9’ 8”, 31”

$CALL

TRACKS, MAX DIG: 22’, MAX REACH: 33’ 7”, TRANSPORT WIDTH: 11’ 1”

2021/2020 SY265CLR, 4 UNITS 6 - 377 HRS - $205,000

CUMMINS 190 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB W AC & HEAT, 43’8” MAX DIG, 57’9” MAX REACH, 11’1” TRANSPORT WIDTH, 69,500 OP WEIGHT.

2021 SY135, 5 UNITS 85 - 420 HRS - $CALL ISUZU 103 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB W AC & HEAT, 8’2” STICK, 18’1” MAX DIG, 27’2” MAX REACH, 8’6” TRANSPORT WIDTH, AUX HYDRAULICS.

KOBELCO

2022 SK35SR-6E, 3 UNITS 0 - 232 HRS - $CALL

2019 450K, 488 HRS $CALL

JOHN DEERE CAB WITH AC, PAT BLADE, 16” PADS, DRAWBAR, HYDRAULIC CONTROL, JOYSTICK STEER, AIR SUSPENSION SEAT, LIGHTS.

KOMATSU 2022/2021 D39PX-24, 4 UNITS 353 HRS/576 HRS - $169,000 183/129 HRS - $185,000

KOMATSU 105 HP ENGINE TIER 4 FINAL, EROPS CAB W AC/HEAT, 22,817 LB OPERATING WEIGHT, 3.14 CU YD BLADE CAPACITY.

2017 D37-24PK, 2158 HRS $108,000

KOMATSU 91HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB EROPS, 24” SHOES, OPERATING WEIGHT: 20,503 LBS.

2021 D51PX-24, 2 UNITS $CALL KOMATSU 133HP EPA TIER 4 FINAL,CAB WITH AC,6 WAY BLADE,TRACK WIDTH: 28”,OPERATING WEIGHT: 31 438 LBS,TRANSPORT WIDTH: 8’ 6”.

V420, 13 HRS

$CALL HINO 252HP, TIER 4F, STD BOOM/ARM, CAB EROPS, AC/HEAT, AUX HYDRAULICS, 31.5” SHOES, MAX DIG DEPTH: 23’ 7”, OP WEIGHT: 68,800.

2021 SK300LC-10, 468 HRS

YANMAR 23 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, AUX HYDRAULICS, COUPLER, 7’11” MAX DIG, 17’7” MAX REACH, 5’7” WIDTH. SANY 2022/2021 SY35U, 21 UNITS 0 - 128 HRS - $45,400+

YANMAR 24.4 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, 4’7” STICK, AUX HYDRAULICS, 24” BUCKET, 10’2” MAX DIG, 5’8” TRANSPORT WIDTH.

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WITH HEAT & AC, HYDRAULICS: HIGH FLOW, REAR CAMERA, 84” BUCKET, OP. WEIGHT: 11,665 LBS, TRANSPORTATION WIDTH: 79.5”. 2022 RT215, 2 UNITS 83 HRS/89 HRS - $CALL YANMAR 72 HP, TIER 4, CAB W HEAT & AC, 17.7” RUBBER TRACKS, 74”, 16.1 CUFT HD BUCKET, OP WEIGHT: 9,900 LBS, TRANSPORT WIDTH: 69.5”.

2022 SK210-11, 2 NEW UNITS

$CALL HINO 160 HP ENGINE, CAB W AC & HEAT, TIER 4, STD BOOM/ARM, 22’ MAX DIG, 31’11” MAX REACH, 10’5” TRANSPORT WIDTH.

2022 SK140RLC, NEW* $CALL CAB WITH HEAT AND A/C, EAGLE EYE CAMERA, AIR SUSPENSION SEAT,TRACK WIDTH 23.6”,STANDARD MONO BOOM 15’4”,STANDARD ARM 9’4”.

2021 SK85CS-7, 2 UNITS $CALL

70HP TIER 4F ,CAB W HEAT & AC, AUX HYDRAULICS,STD BOOM / STD ARM,17.7” RUBBER TRACKS,MAX DIG: 14’ 7”,MAX REACH @ GL: 24’ 1”

2014 SK350LC-9, 5438 HRS $112,500

HINO 270 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB W AC & HEAT, 11’ARM, TWO WAY HYD, COUPLER, 36’3” MAX REACH, 24’10” MAX DIG.

2011 SK295-9, 3254 HRS $125,000

204HP ENGINE, CAB W AC, AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS, 23’ MAX DIG DEPTH, 34.6’ MAX REACH, 54” BUCKET, OPERATING WEIGHT: 66800 LBS.

KOMATSU

2014 PC360LC-10, 9262 HRS $79,000

271HP ENGINE, CAB HEAT/AC, TIER 4F, 12.8’ TRANSPORT WIDTH, 24” SHOES, 24’ DIG DEPTH, 35’ MAX REACH, OP. WEIGHT: 78,255 LBS.

2014 PC290LC-10, 4002 HRS $169,000

213HP ENGINE, EROPS CAB W A/C, 24” SHOES, 22.7’ DIG DEPTH, 34.3’ MAX REACH, OPERATING WEIGHT: 67400 LBS.

2011 PC200LC-8, 3744 HRS $169,000

155HP ENGINE, EROPS CAB W A/C, 31.5” SHOES, 20’ MAX DIG DEPTH, 30’ MAX REACH, OPERATING WEIGHT: 47260 LBS.

LINKBELT

2022 145X4LC, 2 NEW UNITS $CALL

102 HP ISUZU ENGINE, STICK: 9’11”, AUX HYDRAULICS, TRACK: 23.6”, MAX DIG: 19’2”, MAX REACH: 28’3”, OPERATING WEIGHT: 33,600 LBS.

2019 210X4, 1825 HRS $145,000

ISUZU 160 HP ENGINE, 9’8” ARM, 32’6” MAX REACH, 21’ MAX DIG, THUMB, 48,900 LBS OP. WEIGHT, 10’6” TRANSPORT WIDTH. 2022/2016 80X3, 2 UNITS 5 HRS - $CALL 2075 HRS - $76,500

EROPS W/ HEAT & AC, 54HP ENGINE, 7’2” ARM, 11’6” BOOM, MULTI HYDRAULICS, TRANSPORT WIDTH: 7’7”, OP. WEIGHT: 18,900. 2023/2021 350X4, 882 HRS 22 HRS/1101 HRS - $CALL

ISUZU 268 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, 10’8” STICK, 24’1” MAX DIG, 36’ MAX REACH, 11’2” TRANSPORT WIDTH.

SANY

2022 SY155U, 117 HRS

$CALL

105 HP ENGINE, CAB W/ HEAT & AC, AUX HYDRAULICS, SHORT RADIUS, 8’2” STICK, 17’11” DIG DEPTH, 27’4” MAX REACH, 24’ SHOES.

2022 SY95C, 3 NEW UNITS

2022 SY16, 2 UNITS 2 HRS/17 HRS - $CALL

YANMAR 15HP ENGINE, OROPS CAB, 3’8” STICK, 5’11” BOOM, 7’9” MAX DIG DEPTH, 13’1” MAX REACH AT GL.

2022 SY80U, 7 UNITS 0 HRS - 92 HRS - $CALL

73HP YANMAR, STICK: 6’ 9”, CAB W HEAT AND A/C, AUX HYDRAULICS, 18” RUBBER TRACKS, AX DIG DEPTH: 14’ 10”, TRANSPORT WIDTH: 7’ 3”.

2022/2021 SY50U, 3 UNITS 2 HRS - 124 HRS - $59,000+

39HP TIER 4 FINAL YANMAR 4THV88C DIESEL, 11,684LB OP. WEIGHT, 11’ 3” DIG DEPTH, 6’ 5” TRANSPORT WIDTH, 16” RUBBER TRACKS.

2022/2021 SY26U, 10 UNITS 0 HRS - 145 HRS - $35,000

20.4HP ENGINE, STICK: 4’ 3”, OROPS, 12” RUBBER TRACKS, AUX HYDRAULICS, DIG DEPTH: 9’ 3”, OP. WEIGHT: 6,085LBS, TRANSPORT WIDTH: 5’ 1” 2022/2021 SY60, 4 UNITS $CALL YANMAR 57 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, 5’7” STICK, AUX HYDRAULICS, 13’ MAX DIG, 20’9” MAX REACH, 6’7” TRANSPORT WIDTH. 2022 SY75, 3 HRS $CALL 57.7HP Isuzu CP-4LE2XA3C-01,CAB HEAT & A/C,STICK LENGTH 6’9,HYDRAULICS 39.4 GPM,RUBBER TRACKS 18”,BACKFILL BLADE YANMAR 2022 SV40 EXCAVATOR, 3 UNITS $CALL 39 HP YANMAR ENGINE, 0ROPS- HEAT

$CALL

YANMAR 71 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB W AC & HEAT, 6’7” STICK, 14’2” MAX DIG, 20’7” MAX REACH, 7’5” WIDTH, 18” SHOES.

2022/2021 SY225C, 5 UNITS 47 HRS - 237 HRS - $CALL

CUMMINS 164 HP ENGINE, 31” SHOES, CAB EROPS HEAT/AC, 9’7” ARM, 18’8” BOOM, 11’1” TRANSPORT WIDTH, 54,000 LB OPERATING WEIGHT.

2022-2017 SY215, 11 UNITS 24 - 1351 HRS - $CALL

CUMMINS 164 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB W AC & HEAT, 31” SHOES, 9’7” STICK, 21’8” MAX DIG, 33’10” MAX REACH, 10’5” WIDTH.

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2011 850K WLT, 5035 HRS $145,000

POWERTECH 205 HP ENGINE, CAB W/ HEAT & AC, GPS READY, 6 WAY BLADE, 48,005 LB OPERATING WEIGHT, 24” DIG DEPTH.

$CALL 158HP ENGINE, EROPS CAB, 4 SPEED POWER SHIFT, 2,44M TRANSPORT WIDTH, 23,500LBS OPERATING WEIGHT.

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2019 930M, 3103 HRS $199,500

CAT DIESEL ENGINE, EROPS WITH HEAT & AC, FUSION QUICK COUPLER, GP BUCKET, 20.5R25 RUBBER TIRES.

2015 924K, 2 UNITS 5548 HRS /6003 HRS - $125,000

CAT DIESEL ENGINE, EROPS WITH HEAT & AC, QUICK COUPLER, OPERATING WEIGHT: 26,490 LBS, TRANSPORTATION WIDTH: 8’ 4” HITACHI

2016 80Z7, 2863 HRS

$CALL

ENCLOSED CAB W/ AC & HEAT, AIR RIDE SEAT, COUNTERWEIGHT, COUPLER, 4 YD QC BUCKET, 23.5 R25 VMT L-3 BRIDGESTONE TIRES.

2012 90Z7

$CALL

295HP ENGINE, RIDE CONTROL, BELLY GUARD KIT, COUNTERWEIGHT, 5.5 CU. YD. GP BKT, 26.5X25 RADIAL L3 TIRES, AXLE COOLING KIT.

2021/2020 ZW80-5B, 4 UNITS 2 HRS/3 HRS/68 HRS - $83,500 103 HRS - $75,000

DEUTZ 63 HP ENGINE, TIER 4F, CAB EROPS AC & HEAT, 3RD VALVE HYDRAULICS, 6.3’ TRANSPORT WIDTH, RADIO.

2022/2021 ZW180-6, 6 UNITS 15 HRS-1530 HRS - $189,000+ 3.4 GP BKT W/EDGE, ENGINE 168 HP, LIMITED SLIP FRONT/REAR, 3RD VALVE, RIDE CONTROL, REAR CAM, COUNTERWEIGHT.

2022 ZW100-6, 3 UNITS $CALL

STANDARD TIRES, HYDRAULIC COUPLER 416 TYPE, GENERAL PURPOSE 1.3 CU YD BUCKET, BELLYGUARD, FRONT CHASSIS, HEATED MIRRORS.

2022/2020 ZW220-6, 2 UNITS $230,000

2022/2021 RT255, 2 UNITS 5 HRS/496 HRS - $79,000

74HP, TIER 4, CAB W HEAT & AC, HIGH HYDRAULICS, 17.7” TRACKS, 84”, 18.4 CUFT BUCKET, OP. WEIGHT: 11,600 LBS, TIPPING LOAD: 7,286 LBS.

2020 V270, 2 UNITS 155 HRS/394 HRS - $79,000

CAB WITH HEATING & A/C, JOYSTICK W/ HYDRAULIC SELF-LEVELING, TWO SPEED, REAR CAMERA, BUCKET 74” CUTTING EDGE, AUX HYDRAULICS.

JOHN DEERE

2022 325G, 4 UNITS 96 HRS/134 HRS /194 HRS/ 259 HRS - $CALL 2 SPEED, ZIG-ZAG BAR TREAD TRACKS, HIGH FLOW HYD, POWER QUICK-TATCH, CAB WITH A/C/HEATER/DEFROST, REAR CAM, RIDE CONTROL.

2022 333E, 1222 HRS $CALL YANMAR 100 HP, TIER 4, CAB W AC & HEAT, 2 SPEED, HIGH FLOW HYDRAULICS, 10,570 LB TIPPING LOAD, 6’9” TRANSPORT WIDTH. KUBOTA

2020 SVL95-2S, 559 HRS $73,500 CAB W/ HEAT & AC, RADIO, HYD QUICK COUPLER, 2 SPEED TRANSMISSION, 18” TRACKS, VINYL SEAT, GP BUCKET.

MANITOU

2021 1900R, 207 HRS $CALL

69.3HP YANMAR, CAB W HEAT&A/C, TIRES, 2-SPEED, HIGH FLOW, UNIVERSAL QC, 70” BUCKET, BACK UP CAMERA, TRANSPORT WIDTH 66.5”.

2021 2700V, 340 HRS $CALL YANMAR, CAB W HEAT AND A/C, TIRES, HIGH FLOW, UNIVERSAL COUPLER, 2 SPEED, OP WEIGHT 8,150LBS, TRANSPORT WIDTH 70”.

2021 2550RT, 399 HRS $CALL 74.3HP DEUTZ 3.6L TIER 4F, CAB WITH HEAT AND A/C, AIR RIDE SEAT, HIGH FLOW, 17.7” 4 SEASON TRACKS, UNIVERSAL QC, 84” HD BUCKET.

TAKEUCHI

2022/2021 TL10V2, 3 UNITS $CALL

KUBOTA 74 HP ENGINE, CAB EROPS AC/HEAT, TIER 4F, 15.5” TRACK, 7,205 TIPPING LOAD, 10,270 LBS OPERATING WEIGHT.

2022/2021 TL12V2, 6 UNITS $CALL

KUBOTA 111 HP, ENCLOSED CAB, HIGH FLOW HYDRAULICS, 17.7 “ TRACKS, OPERATING WEIGHT: 13,190 LBS,TRANSPORTATION WIDTH: 6’ 5” 2022/2021 TL12R, 8 UNITS $CALL KUBOTA 111 HP, ENCLOSED CAB, HIGH FLOW HYDRAULICS, 17.7 “ TRACKS, OPERATING WEIGHT: 13,190 LBS,TRANSPORTATION WIDTH 6’5” TORO 2021 TX100 DINGO, 1 HR $45,000 KUBOTA D1305 ENGINE, 9FT CU. FT. BUCKET, SOIL

Inventors HOF Inducts Bobcat Compact Loader Creators

CyrilandLouisKeller,thebrothers who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcatskid-steerloader),havebeen selected as 2023 inductees for the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF).

The NIHF annually recognizes inventors, promotes creativity and advances the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.

In the 1950s, brothers Cyril (April 8, 1922-Oct. 28, 2020) and Louis (May 9, 1923-July 11, 2010) operated a small machinist-blacksmith shop in Minnesota together, building and repairing machinery for local farmers. A farmer approached them with a need for a self-propelled loader light enough to be lifted to the second floor of a turkey barn and small enough to cleanaroundthebarn’suprightpoles.

In 1957, the Kellers built a three-wheeled loader with two drive wheels in front and a caster wheel in the rear — the precursor to the modern skid-steer loader. The loader came to the attention of Melroe Manufacturing Company (now Bobcat Company), which invited the Kellers to demonstrate their invention in their booth at the Minnesota State Fair in 1958.

After a successful demonstration at the fair, the Melroe Manufacturing Company was awarded exclusive manufacturing rights to the machine on a royalty

basis and hired the Keller brothers to refine the design and put the machine into production.

To improve on the design of the loader,asecondsetofdrivewheels wasaddedtothebackoftheloader in 1960. With this four-wheel drive, the M400 became the world’s first true skid-steer loader.

“Skid-steer” describes the unique steering system, which enables the machine to turn within its own length. Later, the Bobcat brand name was established because of the machine’s tough ness, quickness and agility.

Joe Keller, son of Louis, said, “The Bobcat loader has positively impacted the lives of thousands of employees who have worked for the company, dealers who sell the machines, and customers who use the equipment every day to build their livelihood.While we may not always realize its impact, it is an integral part of our everyday life —fromsupportingfarmoperations that result in food on our tables to hauling materials around a job site building our homes and offices.”

As Bobcat Company celebrates 65 years since the invention of the machine that created the compact equipment industry, it has contin uedtoforgethefutureoftheindus try through innovation and for ward-thinking.

“We are proud of our inventors’ spirit of innovation, and while we

remain grounded in our humble roots, we continue to push the boundaries to offer customers increased choice, improved performance and advanced technology to work smarter,” said Mike Ballweber, president, Bobcat Company NorthAmerica.

Bobcat now offers more than 100 products in the compact, grounds maintenance and industrial equipment industries, and produces more than 400 different types of attachments.

Other NIHF 2023 inductees include Rory Cooper, who invented wheelchair technology; Luis vonAhn, who co-created the websitesecurityprogramreCAPTCHA; Angela Hartley Brodie, who discovered and developed a class of drugs called Aromatase Inhibitors that stop the production of hor-

mones that fuel the growth of cancer cells; and 14 other innovation pioneers.

This year marks the 50th anniversary event of NIHF’s founding in 1973, when Thomas Edison was the sole inductee.

Acknowledging the award on behalf of his father and uncle, Joe said, “This recognition is a great honor to dad and Cyril’s families, butitisnotjustforus.Itisarecognition for all of the early and current Bobcat employees who have helped bring our little ‘Keller loader’to be the Bobcat machine it is today. It has been a great honor tohavehadafront-rowseatwatching this invention revolutionize the way work gets done around the world.”

For more information, visit bobcat.com and invent.org.

Cyril Keller

Louis Keller

In 1957, the Kellers built a three-wheeled loader with two drive wheels in front and a caster wheel in the rear — the precursor to the modern skid-steer loader.

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Springfield: 417-732-5505

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INDIANA

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Fort Wayne: 260-482-8576

Indianapolis: 317-544-3411

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South Bend: 574-232-1461

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On the GO! With Midwest Contractor’s Compact Machine

Family owned and operated LK & Sons Excavating LLC in Laura, Ohio, has been in business since 1985,foundedbyLonnieKofferto provide excavation services to commercial and residential customers within the Dayton, Ohio, metropolitan area. The small firm of just three people is representative of small companies in the Midwest — hard working, service driven and cost conscious.

Lonnie’s son, Bronson Koffer, now co-owner of the company with his brother, Jason, recalled, “In the early days, my dad had one machine and would dig ditches for a local plumbing company. In our teens, my brothers and I would helpinthesummerashiscompany began to grow with more clients in both the residential and commercial space.”

Today, the firm is well known in the region for quality work on everything from parking lots and buildingpadstostormsewerditches. Its fleet includes three different sizes of excavators; a dozer; two skid steers; a soil compactor; and a dump truck. Like many firms of similar size, LK & Sons Excavating’s ability to invest in technology such as grade control has been limited. The challenge is that much of today’s field technology is tied to other technology. For instance, grade control platforms often require an additional investment in base stations and other related positioning solutions.

“We’reasmallcompanyandwe don’t do enough work to make the investment in big machine control systems, which usually require base stations and other connected technologies,” said Koffer.

That changed three years ago, when the firm had an opportunity to demo its first grade control platformonacompactmachinethrough an unexpected opportunity.

Profiles of Flexibility

LK & Sons Excavating’s first chance to invest in grade control came while doing some work at the Trimble Dayton facility. During the project, Koffer’s general contractor, D&M Excavating Inc., mentioned that Trimble was looking to demonstrate a multiattachment grade control system for compact machines.

“I talked with a machine control product manager at Trimble,” said Koffer. “The following year, we bought a new skid steer with a box blade and signed up for a one year demo of Trimble Earthworks GO!.”

Trimble Earthworks GO! is a 2D high precision laser-guided

grading platform with an onboard computer and IMU for box blades on skid steers. Highly portable, the box comes with magnetic mounts (no cutting, welding or bolting). Amongotherfeatures,thesoftware saves machine profiles, so the

operator can easily switch between attachments with no extra setups.

Koffer is in year three with Trimble Earthworks GO!, and it’s used on almost every job he takes on, especially parking lots, driveways and building pad projects.

On a parking lot project, he would typically prep the area, add dirt, level with a dozer and then follow up with the skid steer equipped with a tooth bucket, initially, and then finish with a roller attachment. Now he gets the job done with the box blade and Earthworks GO!"

“The Earthworks GO! slope sensor is my favorite feature,” he said. “I just dial in the slope I need and I can operate like a dozer. It will hold whatever slope I set — it’s dead on.”

The technology also has come inhandyonafewunusualprojects.

Koffer recalled a recent go-kart track construction project.

“I built the track with the dozer and came in with the Earthworks

GO! skid steer to roll it. I was able to shape a 3 percent slope on the straightaways, a 10 percent slope on one end and 6 percent on the other. Now the track looks good and feels good,” he said.

Faster, Safer, Quality Results

While Koffer hasn’t calculated ROI exactly, he knows the grade control solution has improved his workflow significantly.

“I am faster with Trimble Earthworks GO!, for sure,” he said. “In the past, a paving project, for instance, would require two people and two pieces of equipment. One of us was always having to jump out of the cab to check grade and then use hand signals to indicate up or down. With Earthworks GO!, I know I’m right on grade.”

Hesaidthatthebestvalidationis customer satisfaction, adding, “I’ve had lots of compliments about our finished work. I know they’ll tell others, and we’ll get more work.”

The versatility of Trimble Earthworks GO! is another advantage he appreciates. When asked about installation, Koffer said, “I followthestepsintheapp;it’svery easy, quick and self-explanatory.”

Looking ahead, he sees more investment in similar easy-toinstall, affordable solutions.

“The grade control-equipped skid steer and its multiple attachments goes on just about every job we have,” he said. “If the machine is there, I find a task that it can do better than anything else we have. I’m all in

withTrimble Earthworks GO!.”

“We’re a small company and we don’t do enough work to make the investment in big machine control systems, which usually require base stations and other connected technologies,” said Bronson Koffer.

Among other features, the software saves machine profiles, so the operator can easily switch between attachments with no extra setups.

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Highly portable, the box comes with magnetic mounts (no cutting, welding or bolting).

Trimble Earthworks GO! is a 2D high precision laser-guided grading platform with an onboard computer and IMU for box blades on skid steers.

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The Earthworks GO! system has a slope sensor.

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Bane-WelkerCollects5,556ToysDuring 2022ToysforTotsDriveinIndiana,Ohio

Bane-Welker Equipment’s 2022 toy drive was a major success. The entire Bane-Welker complex with nine stores in Indiana and six stores in Ohio collected 5,556 toys for children in their communities. This is a significant increase from the 1,800 collected last year.

It was a shared labor of love. Everyone from friends to employees and customers were in the spirit.

“This was such a rewarding project for everyone,” said Jason Bane, president of Bane-Welker Equipment. “We had so much community support this year.And for the second year in a row, we even had customers and employees use their Red Zone Rewards points to buy more toys for the children.”

This type of project aligns well with the Bane-Welker mission of making a positive impact on the communities it serves. The Toys for Tots project was initiated by Bane-Welker employee Justin Butler, a former Marine, who benefitted from the program himself as a child.

“My passion for helping grew from when I was a child and once received toys from this same program,” said Butler. “It meant a lot to me then, and I wanted to help make a difference in children’s lives now. I feel proud to be a part of a company who makes time for such important community efforts and am thrilled with the amount of donations we received. I can just imagine the look on the kids’ faces when they opened those toys.”

Bane-Welker was committed to collecting as many toys as possible this year and allocated a portion of their advertising dollars.

“We designated funds for radio and print and pushed this out on social media to get the word out to a more extensive audience,” said Karl Locascio, marketing director. “We wanted to make a big impact this year and we couldn’t be prouder of our customers, friends, employees and families for how they supported this effort.”

The toys are distributed throughout the local communities and local FFA

chapters helped with the effort. The Georgetown, Ohio, Bane-Welker location collected the most toys with 1,581 total donations. Pendleton, Ind., was second with 1,114 donations.

FormoreinformationabouttheToys for Tots program, visit toysfortots.org.

Bane-Welker Equipment, founded in 1967 by the late Kenneth and Patricia Bane, is an agriculture equipment company representing Case IH and other complementary brands. Bane-Welker offers new and used equipment, parts, sales, service, precision farming, online parts sales and customer support.

Thecompanyoperatesninestoresin Indiana including Crawfordsville, La Crosse, Lebanon, Remington, Terre Haute,Pendleton,Plymouth,Winamac and Wingate, and six stores in Ohio, including Circleville, Eaton, Georgetown, Plain City, Utica and Wilmington. In 2018, the company became 100 percent employee owned.

For more information, visit BaneWelker.com.

BUCK & KNOBBY www.buckandknobby.com

6220 West Sterns Road

Ottawa Lake, MI 49267

Toll Free: 855-213-2825 734-856-2811

BURRIS EQUIPMENT

www.burrisequipment.com

2216 N. Greenbay Rd.

Waukegan, IL 60087 847-336-1205

Ingleside, IL 815-363-4100

Joliet, IL 815-464-6650

CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES www.cpower.com

9200 Liberty Drive Liberty, MO 64068 816-781-8070

Wichita, KS 316-943-1231

Woodward, OK 580-256-6014

Salina, KS 785-825-8291

Colby, KS 785-462-8211

Springfield, MO 417-865-0505

Joplin, MO 417-726-5373

Riverside, MO 816-415-6787

Wichita, KS 316-789-7370

Yukon, OK 405-324-2330

Maryland Heights, MO 314-427-4911

Liberty, MO 816-415-6700

Tulsa, OK 918-984-6565

WAKARUSA AG www.wakarusaag.com

711 East Waterford Street

Wakarusa, IN 46573 574-862-1163

ALL BUSINESS, NO NONSENSE.

From stockpiling and truck or hopper loading, to short load-and-carry tasks and material handling, the dependable, economical 644 G-Tier Wheel Loader has you covered. Its lower support. In fact, this mid-size machine delivers the rugged reliability and ease of operation you’ve come to expect from over a half-century of exceptional John Deere wheel loaders. Get down to business with the 644 G-Tier.

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Ashland, WI 715/682-5522

Chippewa Falls, WI 715/834-2924

Merrill, WI 715/536-0633

Duluth, MN 218/722-7456 Bemidji, MN 218/759-1996

Grand Rapids, MN 218/326-9427

Escanaba, MI 906/789-9054

Fenton, MO 636/349-0200

Foristell, MO 636/463-2500

Cape Girardeau, MO 573/334-0563

Cuba, MO 573/885-0500

Owensboro, KY 270/684-2339

Paducah, KY 270/554-1131

Mount Vernon, IL 618/244-6800

Evansville, IN 812/473-0484

www.aisequip.com

Bridgeport, MI 989/777-0090

Grand Rapids, MI 616/538-2400

Lenox, MI 586/727-7502

New Hudson, MI 248/437-8121

Williamsburg, MI 231/267-5060

www.brookstractor.com

Madison (Sun Prairie), WI 608/837-5141

Milwaukee, WI 414/462-9790

Green Bay (De Pere), WI 920/336-5711

La Crosse (West Salem), WI 608/786-2644

Stevens Point (Plover), WI 715/254-2777

Racine (Mt. Pleasant), WI 262/898-6700 Sparta,WI 608/351-2101

www.westsidetractorsales.com

Lisle, IL 630/355-7150 Rockdale, IL 815/730-9011

Rockford, IL 815/961-3160

South Holland, IL 708/331-6362 Wauconda, IL 847/526-7700

Bloomington, IN 812/333-9677

Fort Wayne, IN 260/482-8576

Indianapolis, IN 317/544-3411

Lafayette, IN 765/447-6933

South Bend, IN 574/232-1461

Terre Haute, IN 812/645-7160

Buck & Knobby Equipment... Eagle Presents Unique Opportunity to Reflect

Buck & Knobby Equipment photo

This American Bald Eagle, photographed at Buck & Knobby Equipment in Michigan shortly before Christmas, inspired reflection among the company’s employees.

Co-founder Lloyd R. “Knobby” Nolfo knew business was built on solid relationships. He wanted the company to continue for the employees and customers who helped him build it. Recent years have been outstanding, even against difficult odds. A precedent at Buck & Knobby Equipment is “when times get tough you get tougher — reform, adapt and forgeahead.”Nolfoleftanextraordinaryopportunityandlegacy. “[The eagle] was Knobby still looking over us,” said Ray Cordrey, president.

KansasProvidesNearly$41M For Local Bridge Projects

Gov. Laura Kelly (D) and Julie Lorenz, the outgoing Kansas Department of Transportationsecretary,recentlyannounced the disbursement of $40.5 million through two different state programs to fund 33 local and off-system bridge projects statewide.

Gov. Kelly noted that local bridge funds for cities and counties through the Kansas DOT’s Off-System Bridge and Kansas Local Bridge Improvement programs receiveda$137.5millionboostoverthenext five years from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or IIJAenacted in November 2021.

Kansas DOT noted that the Off-System Bridge program has expanded from $8 million to $20.5 million in yearly funding due to IIJA fiscal support. Meanwhile, the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement program went from $5 million to $20 million annually due to IIJAfunds.

State departments of transportation across the country provide a range of funding programs for local bridge needs.

In April, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced that more locally owned bridges would be eligible for funding as part of modified state program that opened eligibility to 238 bridges, up from 54.

During the current funding cycle, that Ohio program will pay up to 95 percent of the construction and engineering costs for major bridge projects with a cap of $20 million.

Meanwhile, in South Dakota, the Bridge Improvement Grants or BIG program — established in 2015 — sets aside $7 million per year from funds generated by license plate fees to repair and replace aging local bridges.

Local governments are required to pay a minimum of 20 percent matching funds and have three years to expend the grant, noted the South Dakota Department of Transportation, while counties must have a wheel tax and a five-year Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan to receive a grant.

LiuGong Welcomes Casey Equipment to Its NorthAmerica Dealer Network

Midland

www.midlandengine.com 622 Jefferson Ave. Midland, MI 48640 989-631-4608

www.recoequip.com

4250 Perimeter Dr. Columbus, OH 43228 614-276-0001

Monroe (Dayton Area), OH 513-539-5255 Perrysburg (Toledo Area), OH 419-874-6001

CSTK www.cstk.com 401 Shawnee Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 913-371-0868

Casey Equipment is the latest Midwest dealer to join the rapidly expanding LiuGong North America dealership network.

Leaders of the third-generation family-owned business said joining the lineup has been a smooth, straightforward process because of stellar communication and planning from LiuGong. The initial launch of LiuGong products at Casey Equipment went “virtually flawlessly with all of their support.”

“From day one, we knew exactly who to contact for our initial needs and requirements,” said Jim Cox, Casey Equipment president. “We also felt confident that everyone from the president and CEO on down was engaged in getting us started on the right foot.”

Casey Equipment is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., with three dealerships in Arlington Heights, Lemont and Rockford. The company has served the Chicago and northwest Indiana areas

for more than 45 years.

In addition to support, Cox said machine and parts availability played a major role in joining the LiuGong dealership network. Despite supply chain issues, LiuGong has worked tirelessly to fill customer orders.

of new and used heavy equipment in the construction, forestry, asphalt paving, mining and agricultural industries. It provides construction equipment rentals, services and parts for the brands it carries.

Andrew Ryan, LiuGong North America president, said Casey Equipment has a stellar reputation as a heavy equipment dealer in the Midwest, and they are thrilled to work together and expand their offerings in the region.

“We are incredibly grateful to add another great partner in Casey Equipment to our growing dealer network,” he said. “Its reputation for excellence in Illinois and Indiana will be integral to improving our reach in the region.”

Hardings Heavy Equipment

www.hardingsinc.com 109 W. Commercial Ave. Lowell, IN 46356 219-696-8911

Florence, KY 859-727-7970 Indianapolis, IN 317-781-8100

“LiuGong seems to have it figured out,” he said. “We can quote, take orders and more importantly deliver equipment timely for our customers.”

Casey Equipment is a premier dealer

LiuGong NorthAmerica continues to grow its footprint in the North American market by providing high-performance and high-value machines.

For more information, visit caseyequipment.com/ and liugongna.com. 

Yes Equipment & Services

www.yesequipment.com

11715 W. Silver Spring Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53225 414-263-9001 Madison, WI 608-243-9253

17035 N. Illinois Hwy. 37 Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 618-242-2273 • 800-388-6396

Evansville, IN 812-425-4428

Terre Haute, IN 812-299-4747

Bowling Green, KY 270-781-1061

Team Boone

www.teamboone.net

150 Schuler Dr. Bardstown, KY 40004 502-369-2475

136 Ferguson Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165 502-215-6235

Casey Equipment is the latest Midwest dealer to join the rapidly expanding LiuGong North America dealership network.

The initial launch of LiuGong products at Casey Equipment went “virtually flawlessly with all of their support.”

THE DOER’S DREAM

Loved for the features. Trusted for the performance.

Hyundai wheel loaders have the power and performance — not to mention top-notch interiors, accurate onboard weighing system, unique bucket design for better load retention, clear sight lines, and handy tech — that make life on the jobsite easier. So you can do more without feeling like it.

See the Hyundai difference yourself at your local dealer or hceamericas.com.

To learn more about the what the new Hyundai A-Series machines can offer your business, contact your Hyundai dealer today.

ILLINOIS

Atlas Bobcat

Elk Grove Village 847-678-3633 • 888-438-8014

Mokena 708-596-8050 • 888-438-8014 Wauconda 847-526-4255 • 888-438-8014

West Chicago 630-293-0606 • 888-438-8014

Yorkville 630-553-0150 • 888-438-8014 www.atlasbobcat.com

Bobcat of Champaign Champaign 217-607-1454 www.bobcatofstl.com

Bobcat of Marion Carterville 618-985-8920 www.bobcatofmarion.com

Bobcat of Springfield Springfield 217-525-0349 www.bobcatofstl.com

Bobcat of St. Louis Fairview Heights 618-397-1847 www.bobcatofstl.com

Bobcat of Effingham Teutopolis 217-717-4550 www.bobcatofstl.com

INDIANA

Atlas Bobcat Merrillville 219-381-3006 www.atlasbobcat.com

Bobcat of Evansville Evansville 812-422-8200 www.bobcatofevansville.com

Bobcat of Michiana Elkhart 574-293-8651 www.bobcatofmichiana.com

IOWA

Sanco Equipment Mason City 641-450-7126 www.sancoequipment.com

MICHIGAN

Bobcat of Michiana Niles 269-210-2299 www.bobcatofmichiana.com

KENTUCKY

Bobcat Enterprises Lexington 859-254-3936 • 800-4BOBCAT Louisville 502-245-1911 • 800-4BOBCAT www.bobcat-ent.com

Bobcat of Bowling Green

Bowling Green 270-842-4253 www.bobcatofbowlinggreen.com

Brandeis Machinery & Supply Company Paducah 270-444-8390 www.brandeismachinery.com

MINNESOTA

Bobcat of Bemidji Bemidji 218-751-4660 www.goironhide.com

Bobcat of Brainerd Brainerd 800-776-0335 www.bobcatofbrainerd.com

Theco Inc. Big Lake 763-263-0505 www.thecoinc.com

Farm-Rite Equipment, Inc. Dassel 320-275-2737 • 888-679-4857

Long Prairie 866-514-0982 • 320-732-3715 St. Cloud 844-262-2281 Willmar 877-484-3211 www.farmriteequip.com

Lano Equipment of Norwood, Inc.

Norwood Young America 952-467-2181 www.lanoequipofnorwood.com

Sanco Equipment

Albert Lea 507-373-4490 Stewartville 507-285-0753 Mankato 507-625-4511 www.sancoequipment.com

Swanston Equipment

Bobcat of Alexandria 320-460-8773

Bobcat of Fergus Falls 218-739-4505 www.swanston.com

Tri-State Bobcat Burnsville 952-894-0894

Little Canada 651-407-3727 www.tristatebobcat.com

MISSOURI

Bobcat of Columbia Columbia 573-886-9435 www.bobcatofstl.com

Bobcat of St. Louis O’Fallon 636-240-9020

Valley Park 636-225-2900 www.bobcatofstl.com

NORTH DAKOTA

Bobcat of Devils Lake Devils Lake 701-662-5331 www.goironhide.com

Swanston Equipment

Bobcat of Fargo 701-293-7325 Bobcat of Minot 701-837-9901 www.swanston.com

Bobcat of Grand Forks

Grand Forks 701-772-5006 www.goironhide.com

Bobcat of Williston Williston 701-572-5050 www.goironhide.com

OHIO

Bobcat Enterprises Hamilton 513-874-8945 • 800-4BOBCAT Hilliard 614-876-1116 • 800-4BOBCAT Mt. Orab 937-444-3865 • 800-4BOBCAT Reynoldsburg 614-863-1300 • 800-4BOBCAT

Zanesville 740-313-0087 • 800-4BOBCAT www.bobcat-ent.com

WISCONSIN

Tri-State Bobcat Hudson 715-531-0801

Coming Soon! St. Croix Falls, WI www.tristatebobcat.com

Industry Networks, Hears New Ideas at AED Summit

Felling Trailers of Sauk Centre, Minn., had one of its Midwest dealers, Swanston Equipment, stop by the booth. Swanston Equipment is in Fargo, N.D. (L-R) are Molly Swanston, owner of Swanston Equipment; Joel Lindmeyer, Great Lakes sales manager of Felling Trailers; Nathan Uphus, sales manager, Felling Trailers; and Shawn Suess, sales, Swanston Equipment.

Jim Goodfried (L) and Ben Sinclair of Point of Rental Software presented their company’s line of software solutions designed specifically and exclusively for the rental industry.

(L-R): Burris Equipment Company’s Barry Heinrichs, president; Mike Zenner, service manager; and Bryan Heinrichs, branch manager, were on hand for the AED Summit in Chicago.

Seppi North America’s Dan Phillips (L), business development manager, and Ben Carlson, sales manager, were ready to talk about the company’s latest offerings.

Matthew Henry, regional sales manager of Terex Cranes, said Terex has moved into its new North American headquarters in Wilmington, N.C., and is actively seeking dealers for its line of rough-terrain cranes.

Todd Granger, dealer recruitment manager of Doosan Infracore North America, Suwanee, Ga., was telling summit goers about the Doosan line.

The Ritchie Bros. booth drew a lot of foot traffic at CONDEX.

Team Montabert showcases the company’s line of attachments, including its newest offerings.

The FAE USA team, including (L-R) Chad Florian, Bradley Wiseman, Giorgio Carera, James Loneman, Lee Smith, Maria Bray, Suzanne Hall and Dave Heath, was ready to show off its lineup

SECTIONPaving

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Hamm’s New Compactor Line Replaces H Series

Hamm’s new small compactors line — the HC CompactLine series (EPA Tier IV/EU Stage V engines) — replaces the predecessor H CompactLine series with immediate effect.

The new compacts offer impressive gradeability, improveddrivingcharacteristicsandacomfortable,spacious cab, according to the manufacturer. The 11,023 and 15,432 lb. machines are extremely easy to operate and offer ergonomically optimized workstations. This also makes them ideal for machine rental.

Powerful Drive

With the HC 50i (11,023 lbs., drum width 53.9 in.) and HC 70i (15,432 lbs, drum width 66.1 in.), the HC CompactLine series comfortably meets the requirements for compact earthwork rollers. Permanent all-wheel drive with anti-slip control and drive motors instead of a rear axle form the basis for exceptionally good gradeability and high ground clearance. The developers also have further improved and stabilized the handling with various adjustments to the chassis.

Short Climbers

Both compactors are extremely short. In particular, the HC70iistheworld’sshortestcompactorinthisweightclass, at14.4ft.Combinedwiththethree-pointarticulationandthe extremely short wheelbase, this results in very good driving andhandlingcharacteristics,idealforcompactiononnarrow construction sites.

Easy Operation

No specific language skills are required to operate the HC CompactLine. The logical arrangement, careful design and clear symbols on the operating elements make manual operations straightforward. The back-lit display ensures unambiguous operation, even in the dark. The arrangement of the steering wheel allows a clear view of and easy access to the dashboard.

Good Visibility, Safety, Comfort

Intermsofvisibility,thesmallcompactorsofferverywide fields of vision in the open version or large window areas in the cab.Acamera system with a monitor also can be added. High-quality LED work lighting is included as standard in the cab.

All models in the HC CompactLine series offer convenient access to the ROPS/FOPS cab or to the open platform with ROPS, which is available with or without a protective roof and with the option of adding FOPS.

The space offered by the completely redesigned cab with specially curved windows is unique in this market. In terms

of ergonomics, the operator also benefits from the versatile adjustable seat system and a seat that can be moved to the side, wide-opening windows and draft-free ventilation.

There also are plenty of storage areas, an optional USB connection and comfort options such as a tiltable steering column and an air-conditioning system.

CO Mode Reduces Fuel Consumption

On the small compactors, a modern engine powers the drives and power units. The compactors can operate with either diesel or HVO fuel. The sustainable machine concept includes environmentally friendly and economical operation in ECO mode. This achieves savings by limiting the engine speed.

The parameters have been selected so that most jobs can be done in ECO mode, without sacrificing compaction power. In addition, the optional automatic engine stop reducesdieselconsumption.Itautomaticallyswitchesoffthe engine under certain conditions, e.g. during prolonged downtime.Atthesametime,theautomaticmechanismtakes into account the requirements of the exhaust gas purification with diesel particulate filter (DPF).

Variety of Drums

Hammofferscompactorswithsmoothdrumsandpadfoot drums with vibration.Two-piece padfoot shells can be retrofitted for the smooth drum. Accordingly, Hamm also has a specially designed combination scraper in its range.

TheHC70ialsoisavailablewithaVIOsmoothdrumthat can compact either with vibration or oscillation. All models of the HC CompactLine also can have a leveling blade added.

Options for Compaction Measurement

Hamm offers the HCM compaction meter for all models of the HC CompactLine, including rollers with VIO drums. The displayed Hamm measurement value provides a gage for the compaction progress.

The HC CompactLine series (EPA Tier IV/EU Stage V engines) replaces the predecessor H CompactLine series.

Hamm has developed the “Smart Doc” app for applications that require continuous compaction control or continuous or layer-by-layer documentation. It is supplied with processdatafromthemachineviaaBluetoothinterface.The appdisplaysthecompactionstatusintheformofgraphicson a smartphone or tablet. This enables the driver to identify where and to what degree the substrate has been compacted as they work.

Points of Interest, Including for Rental Companies

Due to their simple operation, multiple adjustments and numerous options, HC CompactLine rollers are ideal for rental. For example, the rear view mirrors can be easily adjusted and cleaned from the cab via split windows.

The new HC CompactLine of small compactors from Hamm are never higher than 118 in. — with the ROPS cab and with ROPS plus a protective roof. All maintenance points are easily accessible.

Otheroptionsusefulforrentalcompaniesincludeconnection to the JD Link telematics system, the telematics interface for automated transfer of machine data, and the electronic battery isolation switch that protects against battery discharge and theft.

For more information, visit wirtgen-group.com/en-us.

DePere, WI 920/532-0165

Deforest, WI 608/842-4151

Franksville, WI 262/835-2710

Schofield, WI 715/355-9898

Slinger, WI 262/644-7500

www.rolandmachinery.com

Eau Clair, WI 715/874-5400

Escanaba, MI 906/786-6920

Springfield, IL 217/789-7711

Carterville, IL 618/985-3399

East Peoria, IL 309/694-3764

Bridgeton, MO 314/291-1330

Cape Girardeau, MO 573/334-5252

Columbia, MO 573/814-0083

Palmyra, MO 573/769-2056

3001 Oxbow Court SW Bondurant, IA 50035 515/282-0404 800/555-1445

10740 High Life Court SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319/363-9655 800/616-6615

1400 North Hwy 75 Sioux City, IA 51105 712/252-0538 800/633-9104

3150 5th Ave. East Moline, IL 61244 309/755-7203 800/633-9114

Efficiency and Productivity

Designed with safety and operator comfort in mind, the Shuttle Buggy® 3000 material transfer vehicle features adaptive cruise control, bright LED lighting, four-wheel steering for easy transport and ground-level maintenance access for added convenience. Operators can rely on clear sightlines and the ground operator is safely protected inside the structure of the machine. The Roadtec SB-3000 is the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. astecindustries.com

Designed safety and operator comfort in mind, the Shuttle Buggy® material transfer vehicle features adaptive cruise control, bright LED lighting, four-wheel steering for easy transport and ground-level maintenance access for added convenience. Operators can rely on clear sightlines and the ground operator is safely protected inside the structure of the machine. The Roadtec SB-3000 is the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology.

Glowing Reviews

Baker Enterprises

Uses GOMACO GT3600

Extreme Curb Paver

for Unique Trail

Walking, hiking and other recreational trails are common projects for most paving companies. However, every so often an opportunity comes along that stands out. That’s exactly how Baker Enterprises Inc. ended up constructing Nathan’s Mile, a 2-mi. trail around a cornfield in Vinton, Iowa.

While the initial description didn’t seem very unique, there was one element that was — the trail was intended to glow in the dark. It also would be the longest glow-in-the-dark concrete trail in the country.

When the bid for the project went public, Baker Enterprises knew it wanted the job.

“One thing for us that makes projects like this special is we take a lot of pride in our quality of work. We enjoy getting away from some of the other things and doing some local stuff for communities like this,” said Shawn Baker, Baker Enterprises owner.

Baker Enterprises was equipped for this job due to its new GOMACO GT3600 Extreme curb machine.

“We bid on the project knowing we had the GOMACO GT3600, and we bought a sidewalk mold particularly to do this project,” said Baker. “It was the first time we’d done six-foot sidewalks, and RMS came out to help us retrofit the machine. Overall, it took us about four weeks to complete, and the 3600 worked great.”

Baker Enterprises paved the concrete as it would any typical concrete trail. Then, it topdressed the pathway with the special glowin-the-dark stones that the city of Vinton provided, sprayed it with a cure compound, and covered it with plastic overnight. The next morning the crew power-washed the cure off to make it an exposed aggregate sidewalk with the glow-in-the-dark stones.

The project earned Baker Enterprises the Iowa Ready Mix Concrete Association’s 2021 Excellence in Concrete Award for Innovative Concrete.

“Our concrete supplier for the project, Manatt’s, put us up for the award,” said Baker. “We were able to go to the ceremony to receive the award. It was very exciting, and a great thing for our company.” 

(This story was reprinted with permission of Road Machinery & Supplies Co. )

AIS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

www.aisequip.com

Grand Rapids, MI 616-538-2400

Lenox, MI 586-727-7502

Williamsburg, MI 231-267-5060

Lansing, MI 517-321-8000

Bridgeport, MI 989-777-0090

New Hudson, MI 248-437-8121

MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO., INC.

www.murphytractor.com

Park City, KS 316-942-1457

Great Bend, KS 620-792-2748

Topeka, KS 785-233-0556

Ulysses, KS 620-356-1071

Dodge City, KS 620-227-3139

Gering, NE 308-436-2177

Omaha, NE 402-894-1899

Lincoln, NE 402-467-1300

Grand Island, NE 308-381-0741

North Platte, NE 308-534-7020

Kansas City, MO 816-483-5000 Springfield, MO 417-863-1000

Des Moines, IA 515-263-0055

Fort Dodge, IA 515-576-3184

Sioux City, IA 712-252-2753

Waterloo, IA 319-235-7085

RMS photo

The Baker Enterprises crew uses a GOMACO GT3600 Extreme curb paver to pour concrete while top-dressing the surface with glow-inthe-dark stones on the Nathan’s Mile project in Vinton, Iowa.

RMS photo Shawn Baker, owner of Baker Enterprises Inc.

DePere WI 920-532-0165

Deforest WI 608-842-4151

Franksville WI 262-835-2710

Schofield WI 715-355-9898

Slinger, WI 262-644-7500

Eau Claire, WI 715-874-5400

Escanaba MI 906-786-6920 Springfield, IL 217-789-7711

Marengo, IL 815-923-4966

Bolingbrook IL 630-739-7474

Carterville, IL 618-985-3399

East Peoria, IL 309-694-3764

Bridgeton, MO 314-291-1330

Cape Girardeau, MO 573-334-5252

Columbia, MO 573-814-0083

Palmyra, MO 573-769-2056

Portage, IN 219-764-8080

LeeBoy, 800 Pavement Team Up to Reduce Capital Costs

Bemidji, MN 218-751-1033 Brainerd, MN 218-829-9800 Buhl, MN 218-258-3232 Columbus, MN 651-982-5600 Crookston, MN 218-281-4245 Duluth, MN 218-722-6628

ZieglerCAT.com

Fergus Falls, MN 218-736-2680 Jackson, MN 507-847-7600 Madison, MN 320-598-3150 Mankato, MN 507-388-1444 Marshall, MN 507-532-4403

Minneapolis, MN 952-888-4121

Rochester, MN 507-285-1775

Shakopee, MN 952-887-4570

St. Cloud, MN 320-253-2234

Wilmar, MN 320-235-8123 Altoona, IA 515-957-3828

Atlantic, IA 712-243-1039

Fort Dodge, IA 515-576-3161 Mason City, IA 641-423-7240 New Hampton, IA 641-394-4226

Postville, IA 563-864-7461 Sheldon, IA 712-324-5604

Sioux City, IA 712-252-4401

foleyeq.com Wichita, KS 316-943-4211

Chanute, KS 620-431-3600 Colby, KS 785-462-3913

Concordia, KS 785-243-1960

Dodge City, KS 620-225-4121 Great Bend, KS 620-792-5246 Kansas City, MO 816-753-5300

Liberal, KS 620-626-6555

Manhattan, KS 785-537-2101 Olathe, KS 913-393-0303 Park City, KS 316-943-4211 Salina, KS 785-825-4661

Sedalia, MO 660-829-7400 St. Joseph, MO 816-233-2516 Topkea, Ks 785-266-5770

For more than 15 years the 800 Pavement Network has been providing its members with exclusive discounts.Through the power of 300-plus strong companies in its group across the United States and Canada, it is able to provide reduced prices on the products and services needed to run businesses in the asphalt, pavement, sealcoating, sweeping, painting and concrete industries.

This has been a tough year, but the 800 Pavement Network announced a new key account program with LeeBoy that will help reduce the capital costs associated with purchasing new equipment, the company said.

“We are thrilled to bring our members this new key account program,” Jennifer Brigman, vice president of sales and marketing of 800 Pavement, said.

“We know how challenging this economic climate is and are working hard every day to help reduce overhead cost thus increasing revenue by saving them thousands on products and services our network members use everyday.”

Brian Bieller, LeeBoy president and CEO, said, “This key account program will not only bring LeeBoy closer to our customers but help forge better relationships with the 800 Pavement Network members and their local LeeBoy dealers. We are excited to be

the number one choice for the 800 Pavement Network members for all commercial class pavers, graders, brooms, tack distributors, chip spreaders, force feed loaders, road wideners and pothole patchers saving them thousands on their equipment purchases.”

Bryce Davis, LeeBoy director of sales, said, “This key account program will provide 800 Pavement Network members and LeeBoy key account managers one-on-one relationships solidifying long term business relationships and promoting the asphalt industry across the U.S. and Canada.”

About 800 Pavement Network

The network was founded in 2005 by Mike Musto, CEO of U.S. Pavement Services, when he acquired the phone number 1-800-PAVEMENT. After branding this number on his trucks and equipment, job signs and printed literature, he saw his business triple and U.S. Pavement Services, a $60 million company, became the founding member of the 800 Pavement Network.

Today it has developed into a network made up of more than 300 asphalt, concrete, sweeping, painting and pavement maintenance contractors.

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At the beginning of this year Wirtgen celebrated the market launch of its completely redesigned generation of compact milling machines. Technologies from the F-series large milling machines have now been integrated in theW100 Fi,W120 Fi andW130 Fi compact milling machines.

Wirtgen also will be showing another innovation at bauma 2022 — for the first time, compact class machines can be fitted withacomfortcabin.Thisnotonlyincreases the safety of machine operators, but also the comfort of their workplace, according to the manufacturer.

Cold Milling Machine With Environmentally Friendly Engine Technology

The front loaders with working widths of 3.3, 3.9 and 4.2 ft. feature the latest and currently most environmentally friendly engine technology compliant with EU Stage 5 / U.S. Tier IV Final exhaust emission standards.The dieselenginedeliversaratedoutput of 355 hp. (265 kW).

Wirtgen and John Deere have precisely tuned the torque characteristic of the engine tomeetthespecificneedsofthecoldmilling process. The engine already delivers sufficienttorqueatenginespeedsaslowas1,200 rpm, achieves maximum torque at 1,500 rpm and offers a very wide working speed range of 1,200 to 2,100 rpm. As a result, the machines use significantly less fuel, even whendeliveringthehighestproductivityand milling at the maximum depth of 13 in.

Mill Assist, WPT

Also onboard are the digital assistance systems Mill Assist, Wirtgen Performance Tracker (WPT) and the Level Pro Active leveling system, which have already delivered customer benefit in the F-series large milling machines. Now, customers can look forward to the benefits of high milling performance, maximum efficiency and clear documentation in the compact milling machine class.

Mill Assist for Increased Milling Efficiency

In automatic mode, MillAssist selects the operating strategy with the most favorable balance between milling performance and operating costs. This increases milling performancewhilesimultaneouslyreducingnot only diesel fuel, water and pick consumption, but also CO₂ emissions.

Mill Assist automatically controls the engine speed and simultaneously provides a wide range of usable milling drum speeds for an enormous spectrum of applications. The low-speed range enables significant reductions in fuel consumption and minimizes pick wear. The upper speed range

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The operator can additionally select one of three operating strategies for each milling job: “ECO”, “performance-optimized” or “milling pattern quality”. This makes it possible, for example, to pre-define the required milling pattern quality incrementally from coarse to very fine at the press of a button.

Wide Range of Applications, Maximum Flexibility

Compact dimensions and optimized machine weight for easy transportation predestinethesemachinesforamultitudeofdifferent construction site scenarios. Whether on highways, main roads, parking lots or inner-city streets — these high-performance machines are ideal for a broad spectrum of applications.

Duetotheiroutstandingproductivity,they are ideal for surface layer rehabilitation and completepavementremovalonconstruction sitesofallsizes.Duetotheabilitytoquickly changetheFCSmillingdrumswithdifferent pick spacings and working widths, the com-

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Already proven in the F-series large milling machines, the LEVEL PRO ACTIVE leveling system has now been madeavailableforthecompactclassmilling machines. Developed by Wirtgen especially for cold milling machines, the leveling system features informative operating panels and is intuitive and easy to use.

All connected sensors and measured values are clearly displayed on the operating panel to make the work processes as efficient as possible. The system is fully integrated in the control system of the cold milling machine and, as essential machine functions are directly interconnected, provides a high level of automation.

The system also offers many automatic and additional functions that make the operator’s job easier, for instance, automatic lifting for driving over manhole covers.

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The newly developed operator’s cabin is characterized by ergonomically designed control elements with high-quality haptics and maximum ease of operation. In addition to the slender wasp waist of the machine, up to five on-board cameras provide an ideal view of all important working areas.

The new 5-in. control screen in the multifunctionalarmrestdisplaysallmachine-relevant information. The access ladder to the cabin at the rear of the machine is fitted with an automatic height adjustment system.This assures that the machine operator can easily and safely access the platform in all working situations.

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Terramac RT9 CrawlerAssists Hydrograss On Job Sites

Growing up, Robert Arello Jr. spent countless hours learning the commercial landscaping industry from his father.

After graduating from Utah State University with a degree in soil science and amassing over 13 years of knowledge in the business, he founded his own company that specializes in hydraulic soil stabilization and storm water management — Hydrograss Technologies Inc. — in North Oxford, Mass., in 1993.

“I began by subcontracting landscape projects in the commercial industry to generate capital, and I utilized contractors that I had built relationships with over the last decade,” explained Arello. “Within six months, I purchased equipment to focus on erosion and sediment control, stormwater management and introducing our own product lines to market.That was very successful and a catalyst that got us where we are today.”

Hydrograss Technologies currently operates throughout New England and Florida. Its award-winning product mix provides preventative solutions for erosion, sediment and dust control through its hydroplanting, site remediation and soil stabilization techniques. The diverse scope of each project requires a versatile machine to complete the

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“Many of our jobs are in challenging areas such as wetlands, landfills and steep slopes that traditional rubber-tired equipment cannot access,” said Arello. “Three years ago, we decided to change our approach to hydroseeding those sites because we were tearing up the ground and thought there must be a more efficient way

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“After researching multiple options and listening to the advice from other contractors, we believed the Terramac RT9 would be the perfect fit for our operation.”

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crawler carrier with the straw blower attachment allow the firm to transport up to 180 bales of hay across a job site without having to restock supply.

“The carrying capacity and minimal footprintoftheTerramacRT9machinesallowus to work in the most inhospitable environments,” explained Arello. “At one of our solar farm jobs in Massachusetts, we tracked the Terramacs between 10-foot-wide, muddy rows of solar panels to seed, hay and tack a pollinator environment for bees. The machines articulated between each row and glided through the mud, allowing our crew to finish the job quickly and efficiently.”

Arello also appreciates the uptime of the machines.

“If either of our Terramac machines went down, our crew wouldn’t be able to do their job. We haven’t had any issues with them at all in terms of mechanical failures. The versatility is fantastic. Its maneuverability is great. We’re very happy with them at this point in time.

“If something were to happen, I’ve built relationships with both Terramac and C.N. Wood Co. Inc. and know they would step up to get us going. Having support from a dealer with an excellent reputation gives us the confidence to take on any job.”

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By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT

Despite dealing with rugged mountain terrain and a tight construction site, crews in Pike County, Ky., are on schedule as they build the state’s tallest bridge. At 324 ft., the twin-span Pond Creek Bridge stands higher than the Statue of Liberty, with workers ever mindful of the steep slopes and county road below.

“Thechallengehereismaintaining positive drainage and being watchful for any slides or slips that may occur along the slopes, so they can be taken care of quickly,” said engineer Vincent Hayes, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) construction project manager.“Wehavehadseveralofthese throughout construction.”

Work on the $27 million bridge project began in 2017 and has a completiondateofearly2024.The ongoingeffortispartofthelengthy U.S. 460 reconstruction project, which calls for a new, partially controlledaccesshighwaythatwill increase travel speeds and reduce travel time.

Shantana Woodward, KYTC public information officer, noted thatnowisthetimetocarryoutthe work, as Kentucky is on the brink of an economic growth spurt. Officials want to make sure the state has the means to attract commerce and industry.

“TheU.S.460corridorispartof the Appalachian Development Highway System, a massive investment by the 13-state Appalachian Regional Commission to open a historically isolated region of the country to developmentandcommercialmarkets.

“The U.S. 460 project area in Kentucky extends 16.7 miles from U.S. 23 at Sookey’s Creek to the Virginia state line near Breaks Interstate Park. Designed by PalmerEngineeringofWinchester, Ky., the four-lane limited access highwayfeaturesfour12-footdriving lanes; 12-foot shoulders; and a recessed median. This route will provide a safer, more efficient highway for all Kentuckians.”

Bush&BurchettofAllen,Floyd County, serves as the contractor on theproject,whichwasdesignedby PalmerEngineeringofWinchester,

Roughly 216,000 cu. yds. of material was required to construct the bridge, which is 1,000 ft. long.

Ky. The work is federally funded through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Development Highway Program.

Bush & Burchett worked with Engineered Rigging to employ the incremental bridge launching

method to build the steel bridge on the embankment. An on-site technician operated a strand jack system with Hilman rollers. As construction of one section of girders was completed in the launch bay, the strand jack system was used to

pull it onto the bridge pier, which allowed the next section of the bridge to be constructed on the embankment.

According to company cofounder Paul Burchett, “This was the first time a girder launch has

ever been performed in Kentucky, andIwasgladtobeapartofit.We wouldusetheapproachagainifthe conditionscalledforit.Thedesigner, Stantec [led by David Depp], Engineered Rigging and the inspectors with KYTC did a great jobofworkingwithustomakethis happen.”

Roughly 216,000 cu. yds. of material was required to construct the bridge, which is 1,000 ft. long. Hayes said building in less-thanideal conditions was a definite challenge for crews.

“The difficulty of this is what led to the launching of the beams from above,” said Hayes. “We did notfeelthevalleydownbelow[the county road leading to the project] was wide enough to get a crane that was capable of setting beams at this height to the project location.”

The 16.7-mi. corridor from U.S. 23 at Sookey’s Creek, south of Pikeville, to the Virginia line features five excess material sites that include Wolfpit, Jessie Branch, John Moore Branch, Stonecoal Fork and Wolfpen (near the state

Despite dealing with rugged mountain terrain and a tight construction site, crews in Pike County, Ky., are on schedule as they build the state’s tallest bridge.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet photo

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet photo

Black & Veatch Helps Develop Trenching Exosystem

“In an industry often averse to risk, constructionprofessionalswillwanttoseeproof of success before widespread adoption of robotics in the field,” wrote Andrew Roe, president of consulting firm AGR Associates.

As he sees it, robots are on construction sites everywhere, performing tasks humans would rather avoid.

“The robots are performing repetitive and sometimes dangerous work — often guided byCADandBIMdata,”saidRoe.“Withthe construction industry facing a labor shortage, the new tools are helping firms keep up with mounting workloads.”

Surveying and data collection were automated years ago, but robotic equipment is transforming construction sites all across the United States.

Automated Pile-Driving

Automated technology is being adopted in the movement of construction materials from one location on a job site to another.

Construction companies partnering with manufacturers and integrating technology are crucial to the transformation becoming reality.

Mortenson Construction, partnering with Italian manufacturer Orteco, is using equipment that automatically distributes piles acrosssolarfarms.TheGPSpile-distribution system was recently used on a large solar project in West Texas.

In the process, Mortenson was able to redirect crews to other more critical tasks and expedite completion of the project’s initial phases.

Roe explained that the machine can free up to 80 percent of the craft workforce traditionally required to mark pile distribution points.Themachinecanthendeliverpilesto each location on the solar farm site, according to Mortenson. The pile-distribution system can precisely position piles awaiting the driving process.

“Our goal isn’t to reduce labor,” said Trent Mostaert, vice president of solar and emerging renewables for Mortenson. “The real goal is to accelerate how quickly we build solar projects. We want to get more out of the labor we have.”

The automation continues to the actual pile-driving process, which features GPS-enabled machines from Vermeer. The GPS technology monitors pile installation with half the workforce used traditionally.

Mostaert said that in combination, the autonomous and semi-automated pile driving machines help reduce cost and risk of injuries.

“Smartly deploying our available workforceontherightaspectsofaprojectandutilizing technology to improve in other areas makes this a reality.”

For the pile delivery and driving phases, Mortenson imports location data to the equipment from topographic surveys and CAD files.

Robotic Trenching

Engineering, procurement and construction company Black & Veatch has helped develop an exosystem designed for trenching on solar facilities and other projects.

Roe said that the firm worked with Built Robotics on their Exosystem, considered a great fit for trenching because it happens away from critical work.

Tyler Parker, construction tools and technology manager for the firm, noted that the system has proven “to be a low risk, high reward in terms of a knowledge-building opportunity.”

Partnering with Build Robotics, Black &

Veatch introduced robotics beginning with 1,000-ft. trench lengths and progressing to 5,000-ft. trenches. The firm then successfully implemented the technology in full on a project last year.

“The robot did exactly what it was designed to do,” said Parker. “It was very successful.”

The Built Robotics system uses design data from CAD drawings or survey points, along with operator input.As trenching progresses, said Roe, the system also compiles real-time as-built data, such as trench length, width and location. Based on design data, the system establishes boundaries via Built Robotics’geofence feature.

To help improve safety on site, reduce production costs and increase productivity and efficiency, similar high-tech robotics systems are featured in other applications.

For example, the Ekso Evo Exoskeleton, a wearable device favored by engineering firm Burns & McDonnell, can reduce the impact of the weight of materials on the human body.

Repetitive Robots

Roe notes that robotics are visible in other construction applications including monitoringoffieldconditionsinareastoodangerous for humans to navigate.

“Spot, a four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics has been used to gather site data and monitor field conditions,” he said.

Construction Robotics offers SemiAutomated Mason (SAM) for bricklaying and Material Unit Lift Enhancer (MULE) to handle heavy material on construction sites.

Husqvarna and Waste Robotics, among othermanufacturers,offeravarietyofrobotic demolition equipment, noted Roe.

ULC Technologies has developed RRES, a robotic roadworks and excavation system

that automates inspection and repair of underground utility pipelines and facilities.

Black & Veatch also is partnering with Honda on equipment capable of performing multiple applications, including moving materials, water and supplies to pre-set destinations.

“The team tested the prototype Honda autonomous work vehicle [AWV] at a construction site in New Mexico,” said Roe.

Technology to tackle construction tasks such as painting, drywall finishing and rebar-tying are in various stages of deployment, he said.

Challenges to Integration

The challenge to widespread integration of robotics in construction is that many of the firms potentially benefiting are smaller trade and specialty contractors.

“That’s a big ask for a small firm when most of the machines are still relatively new and untried,” said Rob Leicht, a Penn State University associate professor.

He qualified that comment, adding that robots could become more affordable as they become more common.

Leicht believes improvements in transmitting design information to construction also are necessary to move forward with adoption.

“We still work off a very paper-based orientation,” he said. “It’s getting better, but it’s far from settled into a digital handoff.”

Othersbelievetheconstructionindustryis inventive enough to adapt to emerging technologies.

JimSwanski,directorofconstructiondigital transformation of engineering firm Burns & McDonnell, is in this camp.

The pandemic, marked by increased socialdistancingandreducedtravel,blewup demand for the jobsite transformation. As a result, advanced technology involving processeslikeautomationandartificialintelligence (AI) are taking longer to adopt, blogged Swanski.

“Technology can help make the workplace safer, improve productivity, enhance collaboration and make operations more efficient,” he said. “So, to not fully embrace it where it makes sense seems foolhardy and can make companies less competitive.”

He believes the adoption of Contech — construction technology used for work done in the construction industry — is one way to remain highly competitive.

“Our business is changing,” said Scott Hendrickson, associate technology and innovation consultant of Burns & McDonnell. “We must do more with less. It’s critical to move faster and simplify processes, allowing people in the field to work smarter and stay safe.”

Skid steers are being programmed to pick up and move materials automatically, and backhoes to dig trenches, break up concrete and perform other tasks.

Organizations are now adopting generative design to reduce the cost and weight of materials while speeding up the design optimization process.

BREACH READY

Commercial equipment dealerships often do not put a lot of time and effort into information security. This is because of all of the otherresponsibilitiestheyhaveormistakenly believing they are too small to be a target of a data breach or of regulators seeking to conduct an audit.

However, this mindset is slowly starting to change across the industry, and for good reason. According to Insurance Business America, data breaches are costing more money than ever before.

“The global average cost of a data breach in2022is$4.35million,higherby$0.11million than last year’s cost and the highest to date,” per the IBM Cost of A Data Breach report.

The other major reason is the changing regulatory landscape.AsofDec.9,2022,mostcommercialequipmentdealers will be expected to be compliant with new federal regulations for managing and protecting customers’ financing information. Following updates to the Safeguarding Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is mandating financial institutions, which includes dealers, to strengthen to meet minimum requirements to protect customers’personal and financial information.

Unlike the earlier version, the updated rule includes criteria for what financial institutions must implement as part of their information security program.

Information Security Program

While previously viewed as a luxury for large equipment dealers, the new regulations have made information security a necessity. Among the new requirements in the GLBA Safeguards Rule, dealers will discover a mandate to develop a documented security and safeguard program. In other words, dealers need an Information Security Program.

Specifically, the rule asks dealers to develop and establish a comprehensive written information safeguards program. More commonly referred to as an information security program, the program is expected to establish best practices across the dealership to protect and manage the customers’ personal and financial information.

Steps On Path to Information Security

While specific elements of the programs, including risk assessments and reporting requirements, are outlined in our dealers’guide, Trnsact wanted to step back and provide you with an overview of some of the steps you can take when first setting up your information security program.

Select Trusted Team Leader

This is a requirement under the revised GLBA Safeguards Rule that takes effect in December. Moreover, it is just a good idea. Managing customer’s personal and financial information is

increasingly important and increasingly complex.

By naming an Information Security Officer, you take a vital step for someone on your team to take ownershipofthoseresponsibilities.Thispersonneeds tohaveahighleveloftrustandauthorityintheorganization,andunderstandtheimportanceofinformation security. This is about more than just meeting regulatory standards. It also is about maintaining the trust of your customers while working collaboratively with lenders and vendorstoensurethereisaclearunderstandingofhowinformation is handled. This person also needs to commit time to staying abreast of regulatory and technological changes that canimpactyourdealership’smanagementofcustomerinformation.

Conduct Risk Assessment

safeguardsprogrammustbesharedwithdealership employees, while employee training must be developed based on risk assessments and any changes in practices. Additionally, dealersmustverifythatemployeeshavecompleted this training to satisfaction.

However, education takes the training a step further.Your team should understand the importance of the information security program,andthatshouldgobeyondjusttheneed to meet federal regulations and avoid audits and fines. Your team should understand the risks to your customers and your business if personal and financial information is mishandled.

Step 4

Again, this is another requirement under the revisedGLBASafeguardsRule,butit’salsoagoodplacefor your new Information Security Office to start.Arisk assessmentgivesyourdealershipabaselinetobuildyourprogram, and it also addresses specific areas in the regulations around encryption, monitoring, authentication, disposal, etc.

Per the Tandem Blog, whether managing it on your own orworkingwithasecurityconsultant,therewillbegenerally six steps you will want to take in your assessment: ï Identify Data &Assets

Identify Threats

Assess Risk

Apply Controls

Create Risk Management Plans

Validate Control Sufficiency

Each of these steps has specific elements that should be explored and implemented, but on a high level if they provide a good overview of the task that lies ahead.

Educate Your Employees

Employee training is another requirement for the GLBA Safeguards rule. The

Create ComplianceSecurity,Mindset

Education is necessary to execute an Information Security Program, but it also sets the stage for step 4. Morethanjusttraining,anassessmentoradesignatedleader, dealerships need to change how they think about customer information.Ratherthanjustanendtoasale,customerinformation must be viewed as sensitive information and must be protected and cared for by the dealership.

Obviously, this is where the Information Security Office can play a key role. Through regular education and communication, rather than just one-off annual training, your team will come to understand the importance of the program and itsroleinit.Eventhosewhodonothaveregularcontactwith customer information should have an appreciation and understanding of the program and be on the lookout for possible violations.

Once the Information Security Program is under way, it is the mindset that will make it effective and allow it to evolve with future risks and future changes in regulatory requirements.

Webinar: Complying With Privacy & Financial Protection Regulations for Equipment Dealers

Topic: The regulatory landscape related to the management of customers’ personal and financial information is ever-changing at the federal and state levels. Heavy equipment and truck dealers must comply with mandates that could result in costly audits and hefty fines, including under new revisions to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) PrivacyandSafeguardsRulesandkeystateregulations.This webinar will explore these issues and address what dealers need to do to stay updated on regulatory and compliance issues.

When: Oct. 20, 2022, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT

Moderator/Presenters: ï Michael Benoit, chairman, Hudson Cook LLP ï Panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from Hudson Cook

Vijay Patil, COO, Trnsact

tion offering greater accessibility for its user friendly and cost-effective electronic ticket system. The system employs barcode scanning of material loads at pickup and drop off, with signatures and tickets generated instantly and synchronized for access from a desktop computer in real time.

"We are excited to announce the release of our new Android smartphone app for TicketWatch. This app offers greater convenience, affordability and shorter startup time,” said John Desjardine, president and CEO of TicketWatch.

Every ticket is dated and time stamped,

so there is no more waiting on drivers to turn in tickets, eliminating the need for paper tickets. It provides complete load processing with greatly increased record keeping speed, accuracy and documentation over typed or handwritten tickets.

The TicketWatch system offers improved load tracking and the ability to better manage drivers and analyze data anytime, anywhere. TicketWatch LLC offers system start up and customization with onsite training and technical support at no charge for as long as needed by the client.

“We have used TicketWatch on two successive excavation contracts requiring roughly650,000cubicyardsofmaterialto be hauled offsite,” said a representative

from Earth Builders LP, a TicketWatch client.“Inrealtimewewereabletorecord and verify more than 50,000 loads ensuring that we were paid for every load and weren’t charged for loads that we didn’t haul.This was done using two cell phones syncing to the TicketWatch database in real time. Driver tickets were printed onsite with mobile printers, and we were able to check production in real time from the office.

“Using TicketWatch we were able to give the project owner confidence that they received the material they were paying for and gave us the ability to verify that we were not paying contract haulers for phantom loads.TicketWatch proved to be a simple and effective way to monitor over 500 loads per shift.”

For more information, visit www.ticketwatch.net.  CEG

TicketWatch

System

For construction companies of every size, the pandemic accelerated the shift toward hybrid information technology solutions that facilitate both remote and in-office communications between customers and employees.

In the marketplace today, this has increasinglyinvolvedmobileandofficephoneswith integrated software that offer sophisticated voice, video, messaging and workforce management capabilities.

This has augmented the complexity of the phone system requirements and presented construction businesses with a plethora of options. Users usually operate from office phones and mobile devices and are working more in and out of the office, so there is a greater demand for forwarding messages to avoid missing calls.

Also, a host of new services beyond callingareoftenexpectedsuchasShortMessage Service (SMS)/ Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), video conferencing, visual voicemail and call recording. On top of all this, the phone system is increasingly connected through APIs to existing company systems such as contact centers, workforce management, and Customer Relationship Management systems (CRMs), so important data can be monitored and evaluated in various ways.

Thechallengeforconstructioncompanies, however, has been dealing with issues of qualityandintegration,alongwithconstantly escalating provider prices and add-on fees that can end up costing over $70 per user each month. When managers need the services to stay operational but do not have the time or inclination to sort through complex billing,theycanfeellikeacaptiveoftheirtechnologyprovider.

“Today, construction business owners feel besieged with all the software-as-a-service fees, which constantly creep upwards, never downwards in cost. They are enticed with low offers to start, and then the price doubles or triples on renewal or any changes,” said Eric Brackett, president of BTI Communications Group, a technology convergence provider serving the business and logistics sectors. The company acts as a single-source provider of complex phone (VoIP), network, and physical security systems, down to installation of wiring and conduit as well as cybersecurity monitoring and protection.

“Bait-and-switch phone system pricing is a huge burden on construction businesses when it becomes overhead and an operating expense,”headded.“Instead,managerswant to capitalize the full cost over a few years or own the system with minimal operating expense.”

In addition, construction businesses prefer a phone system that includes access to every service option from the start, whether used or not, at a low fixed monthly rate, which eliminates extra fees and complexity.

“Business owners and managers appreciate having only one line item on the bill that covers everything. When the prices don’t

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change for a fixed period, this eliminates the issue of escalating expenses and surprise addon costs,” said Brackett.

He noted that such a system can improve both the customer and employee experience by integratingwebservicesincluding voice, video, SMS/MMS, smartphone and PC, as well as contact center, CRM and workforce management.

“Today, a construction business phone system needs to enable working from anywhere, whether at the office, at home, or on the go, and offer the full breadth of communication technologies,” said Brackett.

He added that some of the more advanced marketplace options are now easier than ever to incorporate and use. These allow business employeestousetheirownsmartphoneswithout purchasing new equipment since the service functionswithalmosteverycellularprovider. To streamline use, a web portal can enable users to take control and easily manage the entire system through a simple interface.

Video conferencing also facilitates collaborationanywhereonanydevice,andsomeor all calls can be recorded and retrieved as needed.

Optimizing Business Telecom

Astral Energy of Montvale, N.J., buys energy wholesale and sells it retail to more than 15,000 businesses in the B2B market. Ashton Fox, chief operating officer ofAstral Energy, sought a more robust, stable solution than his existing telecom service provided.

“Many of our customers work off their smartphones on the road so texting and multimedia messaging is important to communicate with them. If our customers struggle to reach us or we are challenged to reach them because of our phone system, it doesn’t work,” said Fox.

“We were running into some issues with our provider’s call quality, SMS and MMS service, and technical support,” he added. “We also wanted better pricing transparency. We didn’t want to find out that we really needed a certain feature later and be asked to pay more for it every month, which would impact our budget.”

As a solution, Fox and Astral Energy turnedtoanewoptioninthebusinessmarket calledGoodPhonebyBTIthatprovidescomplete web, voice, video, SMS, MMS, CRM, contact center, and workforce management service and integration for customers and employees.

The service functions on smartphones and

office phones, as well as on PCsusedasphones.

Complete phone service with all the needed options costs a flat monthly rate of less than $25/user. For the contracted period, each user can utilize an unlimited number of phones as part of the same flat rate. Phones also can be rented or purchased from BTI, or existingVoIPdevices used.

Whenemployeesusetheirpersonalsmartphone by downloading the GoodPhoneApp, they no longer need to give out their personal cell information to handle business calls. Instead, they can provide clients with one office number to reach them, and make or take calls from their web phone, mobile app or desk phone while always displaying the office number.

“Employees only give out one business number and all calls and texts stay within the GoodPhoneportalontheirsmartphoneorPC app.Ifacustomercallstheirnumberandthey don’t answer it on their smartphone, the call can be routed to the company voicemail, not theirpersonalvoicemail,”explainedBrackett.

The service also allows businesses to text promotions and contact customers via SMS and MMS messages, as well as track the responses. Employees can monitor messages and set auto-responses with customized text from one account. The service facilitates resolving customer issues by enabling the search of text archives with a 360-degree view of customer interactions.

When video conferencing is required, the servicecurrentlyallowsupto1,000peopleto participate and up to 25 to share a screen.

Foxisverypleasednotonlywiththeeaseof implementing the GoodPhone service but also its quality and reliability.

“The phones shipped to our office were already programmed, so I just had to plug them in. They essentially handed me a turnkey system,” said Fox.

Fox appreciates that the technology integrator is not just a phone company, which he believes has helped improve system dependability.

“The system is far more global and robust than what we had previously. It is very reliable, and we don’t have any issues. In a year we had less than 20 minutes of downtime, and they were very responsive in getting that resolved,”hesaid.

Fox credits the telecom service for easing his duties as a manager and COO. GoodPhone facilitates monitoring and managing the workforce from anywhere, and

includes a web phone and smartphone app, a call statistics/call center dashboard, and realtime as well as historical reporting.

“Asamanager,thewayIcanseeandmanage the whole backend is important. Unlike many apps, the mobile app actually works and does not just direct you to a website or browser. I’m able to do virtually everything I candoonadesktopinsidetheapp,”saidFox.

“I’m able to manage my team more effectively with the service,” he added. “For instance, if there’s an issue with a customer onaphonecall,Icanquicklypulltherecording on my phone to help resolve it.”

Other businesses also are finding value in simplifying the complexity of their phone systems at a low, flat monthly rate.

Market Contracting Services, a construction firm in Chicago, Ill., had remodeled its facility and planned to purchase costly landline phones for the office, but reconsidered when its technology integrator suggested a better option, according to Esmeralda Macias, the firm’s office manager.

“With the new VoIPsmartphones BTI has available, we don’t have to pay for landlines. We can see everything online now through a portal, so can view all incoming and missed calls,” she said.

According to Macias, employees no longer have to sit at a desk to take calls since they can do so anywhere they have an internet connection.

“Even after hours, we can transfer calls to oursmartphones.Thishastranslatedintobetter customer support and more sales,” she said.

From a budgetary perspective, the VoIP phone system also has a success. The system not only eliminates current carrier bills, but also includes unlimited local and domestic long distance.

“The landline phones and service were going to cost a lot more. By implementing GoodPhone,wearealreadywayaheadfinancially — and we are just getting started with using the capabilities of the VoIP phones,” she said.

Business telecom systems have long been complex and costly, leading to user frustration. However, with greater choice in the marketplace today, construction businesses that integrate essentially all required telecom services through VoIP phones at a low, fixed cost can streamline their operations and gain a competitive advantage.

For more information, call 1-800HELPBTI (1-800-435-7284); email info@btigroup.com; or visit https://www.btigroup.com. 

Simplifying Ownership

Volvo CE Launches All-Inclusive Lease for Electric Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched a new financing option for the company’s electric compact equipment that simplifies the ownership experience. This all-inclusive leasing package bundles charging, maintenance, repairs and more — while also providing a better deal compared with items purchased separately.

How It Works

Available in the United States and Canada through Volvo Financial Services (VFS), the process to set up an all-inclusive lease for electric machines is the same as with other Volvo CE machines. Customers will work with their local Volvo CE dealer and VFS to set the length of the contract, determine how many hours each machine could operate, and negotiate monthly payments.

Then, within the all-inclusive package, customers also get:

• An equipment maintenance plan to help ensure the electric machines stay up and running as they should. Lessees will have the option to bring machines into their Volvo dealer location for maintenance or have a dealer come to them.

• Extended coverage for repairs, beyond the factory warranty period. This helps limit some risk by covering machines for a longer time.

• Physical damage insurance (currently only available in the United States) in the event of a

Industry Debut

JCB, developer of the world’s first working construction machines powered by hydrogen, unveiled another world first for the industry — a mobile hydrogen refueller.

JCB is investing in a project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines and has already showcased working prototypes of a backhoe loader and Loadall telescopic handler powered by hydrogen.

On Oct. 21, the company announced another industry first — a mobile hydrogen refueller, providing a quickand-easy way for customers to refuel their machines on site. Approximately 97 percent of construction machines have fuel delivered to them while working on site. This means customers are already used to a transportable fuel, allowing refuelling to take place in a matter of minutes.

JCB Chairman Lord Bamford, who is leading JCB’s hydrogen project, said, “Since we became the first construction equipment company to unveil machines powered by hydrogen, many have asked how they can be refuelled.

“Well, today we have an answer with our new mobile hydrogen refuelling system, which allows hydrogen to be taken from on-site tube trailers and distributed to machines by our refueller as they work on the job site. This is no different to today when diesel is taken in bowsers to refuel machines.

“Fossil fuels are not the future and hydrogen is the practical solution to powering our machines in the decades to come. Our British engineers are doing a fantastic job in developing this technology, and there are many more exciting developments to come.”

Ateam of 100 engineers is working on the project. The first hydrogen-powered machine to be unveiled was a JCB backhoe loader, followed a year ago by a Loadall telescopic handler. The technology went on to be shown in the Green Zone at COP26 in Glasgow as world leaders debated measures to drastically reduce greenhouse emissions.

JCB has manufactured engines since 2004, producing them at plants in Derbyshire and in Delhi, India. Last year JCB celebrated a major milestone with the production of its 750,000th engine.

For more information, visit www.jcb.com.

covered accident happening that causes damage to the machine.

• The option to finance a charger alongside the lease with a single monthly payment. The charger is purchased, not leased, but it’s financed within the same terms and rates as the complete package.As an example, if you sign up for a 48-month lease, you have the option to pay for your charger in 48 monthly payments as well.And because it’s bundled, you’ll only make one payment per month to VFS.

• Save money on the bundle of electric compact machines. This could be up to 15 percent less on the monthly payment than acquiring items separately, depending on the dealership — and is only available through the all-inclusive lease.

Another benefit is that the leasing packages come with a simplified early termination option at 24 months.

Getting Started

To explore financing options, customers can visit the Volvo electric machine site, select the model they’re interested in, and use the “build and quote” tool to configure the model to their needs. If they select the financing application in the tool, a dealer will follow up with them. Customers also can reach out to their local Volvo dealer for a quote.

For more information, visit www.volvoce.com. 

JCB’s mobile hydrogen refuelling system allows hydrogen to be taken from on-site tube trailers and distributed to machines by a refueller as they work on the job site.

JCB Unveils Hydrogen Refueller

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Gaylord, MI 989.731.9988 Sterling Heights, MI 586.474.5063 Bloomington, IL 309.585.3800 Orland Park, IL 708.349.8430

Ottawa, IL 815.313.2070 South Elgin, IL 630.883.3320 Spring Grove, IL 815.581.0071 Gary, IN 219.977.4210

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Burnsville, MN 800.552.1189

Duluth, MN 800.835.MACK

Eau Claire, WI 800.494.MACK

Mankato, MN 800.862.MACK

Monticello, MN 763.265-2500

Rochester, MN 800.562.1505

Roseville, MN 800.704.0935

St. Cloud, MN 888.310.MACK

Evansville, IN 812.867.6661

Fort Wayne, IN 260.482.3681 Indianapolis, IN 317.247.9125

Corbin, KY 606.528.9440

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Louisville, KY 502.456.4050

Prestonsburg, KY 606.874.2104 St. Louis, MO 314.487.8925

Cincinnati, OH 513.321.7833

Columbus, OH 614.636.4050

COMING SOON Cleveland, OH 216.393.7833

housby.com

Ankeny, IA 515.964.2762 Carroll, IA 712.792.8593 Walford, IA 319.365.9155

Business Calendar

To view our Business Calendar online, go to www.constructionequipmentguide.com.

For information on CRANE SAFETY COURSES: cranesafe@gmail.com 800/654-5640

Address: 224 W. Central Parkway, Suite 1024 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

AGC Events Calendar: All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST) Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf230102/)

Date: Monday, January 23, 2023 – 9:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• Virtual Construction Project Manager Course (https://www.pmc.agc.org/)

Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023 – 12:00 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• Surety Bonding & Risk Management Conference (https://risk.agc.org/)

Date: Monday, January 30, 2023 – 12:00 PM

Bonita Springs, Florida

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim230201/)

Date: Monday, February 6, 2023 - 5:00 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf230201/)

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 10:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd230201/)

Date: Monday, February 27, 2023 - 10:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

For further information, contact AGC: Phone: 703/548-3118 Email: info@agc.org

ILLINOIS LAND IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. (ILICA)

Illinois LICA’s Annual Trade Show

Dates/Times: Friday, January 20, 2023 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Saturday, January 21, 2023 (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

Place: Isle Casino Hotel, Bettendorf, IA

The 2023 Illinois LICA Annual Trade Show will include: Heavy Equipment, Drainage Supplies, Engineering Consulting, Environmental Support, Erosion Control Products, Waste Management Products, Rental Equipment, Insurance, Laser/GPS, Safety

For more information on the 2023 Illinois LICA Annual Trade Show, contact Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association, Inc., 112 Exchange Street, Suite 2, Galva, IL 61434.

Telephone: 309/932-1230. Fax: 309/932-1231. Website: www.illica.net.

NATIONAL PAVEMENT EXPO 2023 AND CONFERENCE

DATE: January 25 – 27, 2023

PLACE: Charlotte Convention Center 501 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Description: The National Pavement Expo Conference provides education in leadership and other sessions on management, paving, sealcoating, and other aspects of the industry.

For more information contact Customer Service Toll Free: 864/342-6317.

NATIONAL ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (NAPA)

2023 Annual Meeting

Date: Sun., February 5, 2023 – Weds., February 8, 2023

Address: Loews Miami Beach Hotel 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (USA)

Description: Educate, Network, and Socialize. NAPA organizes meetings and events in the asphalt industry. These events attract individuals from across the industry: contractors, DOT personnel, construction managers, environmental managers, engineers, designers, estimators, business executives, upper management, young professionals, vendors and more. The NAPA Annual Meeting will give you the latest tools and insights to help you reach your goals in the asphalt pavement industry. General sessions, workshops, committee meetings, and invaluable industry networking make NAPA’s ANNUAL MEETING where the industry gathers to set its future.

Website: https://www.asphaltpavement.org/programs/napa-events

For more information on the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Annual Meeting contact National Asphalt Pavement Association, 6406 Ivy Lane, Suite 350, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1441 (USA).

Phone: 301/731-4748; Toll Free: 888/468-6499; Fax: 301/731-4621

MICHIGAN AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION (MAA) 2023 MAA Annual Conference

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – Thursday, February 9, 2023

Address: Firekeepers Casino & Hotel 11177 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014

Description: The Michigan Aggregates Association is Michigan’s leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry. Our members who represent stone, sand, gravel, recycled products, and slag producers along with the equipment manufacturers and service providers are responsible for the production and delivery of essential raw materials used in our homes, buildings, roads, bridges and public works projects. The MAA provides unity among our members for a variety of daily operations and promotes high and ethical business standards that are both environmentally sound and safe. Our members work with local communities and various youth groups to inform them about the many uses and benefits provided by this natural resource.

For more information, contact: MAA, 2937 Atrium Drive, Suite 201, Okemos, MI 48864.

Phone: 517/381-1732.

Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition

Dates: Tues., February 7, 2023 - Thurs., February 9, 2023

Place: Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL

Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) is taking your conference to sunny Orlando, Florida, February 7 -9, 2023. UCT will be at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL. It’s just 11 miles from the Orlando International Airport (MCO). The convention center has easy walkability to the headquarters hotel, restaurants and entertainment. And Orlando is easy to get to from anywhere! Known for being the first major business event of the year for the underground utility infrastructure industry, UCT is comprehensive, covering both trenchless and open-cut technologies for new installation and rehabilitation of the underground utility pipe system. Why is this important? UCT is the only conference where you will receive a well-rounded look at the equipment, products, technologies, and services needed for maintaining underground utility conduits, not simply one technology. There’s a program track or session for just about everyone. Learn about latest equipment and technologies available to maintain the underground utility infrastructure. Earn valuable education credit. Network with your peers and build important business connections. The Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition is the meeting place for industry professionals involved in maintaining underground utility pipe infrastructure. Individuals representing water, sewer, gas, telecom and electric utilities attend to learn about the latest techniques used in trenchless, open cut, new construction and pipe rehabilitation. Nearly 200 exhibitors showcase equipment and technologies used to maintain the crumbling utility piping systems.

For more information on the Underground Technology International Conference & Exhibition: Phone: UCT at 800/227-2314 or Email: Info@undergroundconstruction.com

ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN CONTRACTORS (AWC)

February Member Mingle – Gallagher

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Place: Gallagher Insurance 3600 American Blvd. W. Ste. 500, Bloomington, MN 55431

Member Mingles are our monthly networking events. They are hosted by our members, for AWC members only. On the second Wednesday of each month (with a few exceptions, please see our Events Page for all Mingle dates, locations, and times) we visit a different member’s office for two (2) hours of open-house style networking with your fellow industry professionals. Contact Association of Women Contractors (AWC) for more information. Phone: 651/489-2221 Email: awcmn@awcmn.org

AMERICAN RENTAL ASSOCIATION (ARA)

American Rental Association’s Annual Convention & Trade Show

Date: February 12 – 15, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Address: Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida

Description: The ARA Show is the American Rental Association’s annual convention and trade show for the equipment and event rental industry. It features equipment for construction/industrial, general tool/light construction and party/special event rental segments.

The ARA Show is the largest equipment and event rental show and convention in the world. The event provides a unique opportunity for those in the rental industry to meet with their peers for targeted education, networking and a three-day trade show featuring more than 650 exhibitors. For more information on The ARA Show, contact phone number: 800/334-2177.

CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (CAM),

Great Lakes Design and Construction Expo 2023

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Address: Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374-1317

Description: Join us WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023 at the Suburban Collection Showplace for a one-day event, the Great Lakes Design and Construction EXPO.

The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) and the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan have combined their two incredibly successful shows, The Great Lakes Builders Show and the Michigan Construction and Design Tradeshow, into one spectacular industry event. This one-day event will bring together residential and commercial contractors, homebuilders, suppliers, and service providers and provide the tools you need to support your continued growth and success in Michigan’s construction industry.

For more information contact: Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), 43636 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. Phone: 248/972-1000. Fax: 248/9721001. Email: cam@BuildwithCAM.com.

Sievers JCB

406 Old Rt 66 Hamel, IL 62046 618-633-2622

8080 State Rt 16 Hillsboro, IL 62049 217-532-3222

State Route 267 South Greenfield, IL 62044 217-368-2486

14464 Shad Rd Carlinville, IL 62626 217-854-3191

1351 W Jackson St Auburn, IL 62615 217-438-6111 www.sieversjcb.com

CSTK JCB

401 Shawnee Avenue Kansas City, KS 66105 913-371-0868 Option 2 www.cstkjcb.com

Buck and Knobby JCB

9127 Airport Highway Holland, OH 43528 855-218-2825 www.buckandknobbyjcb.com

Company Wrench

4805 Scooby Lane Carroll, OH 43112 740-654-5304

920 Deneen Avenue Monroe, OH 45050 513-649-8105

1330 KY - 151 Frankfort, KY 40601 502-699-2681

1515 W. Epler Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46217 317-782-8850 www.companywrench.com

Burns JCB

Covering Northeast Ohio 8155 Roll & Hold Pkwy. Macedonia, OH 44056 866-459-6713 www.burnsjcb.com

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Alta Equipment Company

5105 Loraine Street • Detroit, MI 48208 313-394-1811

56195 Pontiac Trail • New Hudson, MI 48165 248-356-5200

8840 Byron Commerce SW • Byron Center, MI 49315 616-878-7450

3283 S Dort Hwy. • Flint (Burton), MI 48529 810-744-4840

3725 Old 27 S • Gaylord, MI 49735 989-731-9988

7500 E 15 Mile Road • Sterling Heights, MI 48312 586-474-5063

1061 Stepke Court • Traverse City, MI 49685 231-714-6210

613 E Stevenson Road • Ottawa, IL 61350 815-313-2070 www.altaequipment.com

Sales • Service • Parts • Rentals

Contact your local authorized Takeuchi dealer:

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.

8320 Ruby Avenue Kansas City, KS 66111 913-850-6300 877-851-5729 www.kirby-smith.com

Kelbe Brothers Equipment Co.

12770 W. Silver Spring Drive • Butler, WI 53007 262-781-4970 4621 Dutch Mill Rd. • Madison, WI 53716 608-221-8300

3101 French Rd. • De Pere, WI 54115 920-343-6496 www.kelbebros.com

McCann Industries

543 S. Rohlwing Rd • Addison, IL 60101 630-627-0000

250 E. North Frontage Rd. • Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-739-7770

2350 S. Laflin St. • Chicago, IL 60608 312-942-9200

4701 West 137th Street • Crestwood, IL 60445 708-597-3110

900 Louisiana Street • Merrillville, IN 46410 219-576-7800

1133 Indianapolis Blvd. • Schererville, IN 46375 219-865-6545

1360 N. Rand Rd. • Wauconda, IL 60084 847-526-9444

4102 W. Crystal Lake Rd. • McHenry, IL 60050 815-385-0420 www.McCannOnline.com

Wilson Equipment Company

2180 Old Frankfort Pike • Lexington, KY 40510 859-254-6443 • 800-432-0913

828 W. Cumberland Gap Pkwy • Corbin, KY 40701 606-528-0700 • 800-274-9457

2124 Watergap Road • Prestonsburg, KY 41653 606-874-8036 • 800-955-9457 www.wilsonequipment.com

Equipmentshare

8376 I-70 Dr SE • Columbia, MO 65201 573-273-4525 www.equipmentshare.com

Columbus Equipment Company

2329 Performance Way • Columbus, OH 43207 614-443-6541

12500 Williams Rd. • Perrysburg, OH 43551 419-872-7101

712 Shepherd Ave. • Cincinnati, OH 45215 513-771-3922

3942 Brecksville Rd. • Richfield, OH 44286 330-659-6681

290 Old Steubenville Pike • Cadiz, OH 43907 740-942-8871

7570 New Carlisle Pike • Dayton, OH 45424 937-879-3154

2200 Venture Circle SE • Massillon, OH 44646 330-833-2420

818 Lee St. • Zanesville, OH 43701 740-455-4036

864 Richmond Rd. • Painesville, OH 44077 440-352-0452

3668 US Route 23 South • Piketon, OH 45661 740-289-3757 www.columbusequipment.com

Brandeis Machinery & Supply Company

17000 Highway 41 N Evansville, IN 47725 812-425-4491

7310 Venture Lane Fort Wayne, IN 46818 260-489-4551

8410 Zionsville Road Indianapolis, IN 46268-1524 317-872-8410

1801 Watterson Trail Louisville, KY 40299 502-491-4000

www.brandeismachinery.com

Star Equipment Ltd.

1401 2nd Avenue • Des Moines, IA 50314 515-283-2215 • 800-369-2215

2625 W. Airline Hwy. • Waterloo, IA 50703 319-236-6830 • 800-791-9249

2950 6th Street SW • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-365-5139 • 800-728-5139

2100 E. Lincoln Way • Ames, IA 50010 515-233-9500 • 866-856-2312 www.starequip.com

Diamond Equipment Inc.

1060 Diamond Avenue • Evansville, IN 47711 800-258-4428 • 812-425-4428

120 Flex Park Drive • Bowling Green, KY 42103 800-489-1061 • 270-781-1061

17035 North IL Hwy 37 • Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 800-388-6396 • 618-242-2273

2000 Harlan Drive • Terre Haute, IN 47802 888-343-4747 • 812-299-4747 www.diamondequipment.com

Cat Global Operator Challenge Finals Set to Be Held During ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023

Trench Run saw all operators use a Cat 315 excavator with Cat Grade with 2D technology to dig a 20-ft. trench.

CHALLENGE from page 18

“We experienced amazing participation in this year’s Challenge,” said Jessica Nunley, global marketing manager of Caterpillar. “From more than 10,000 registrants, 3,500 machine operatorscompetedinthefirstroundat the dealer level, and only 84 of the best operators in the world made it to the regional semifinals.”

Commenting about the challenge, Tony Pennington with Carolina Cat said: “The challenge sends a message to the contractor that they are appreciated. We had a higher number of operators participate during our two-day event this time.”

Two-time Carolina Cat winner, Alfonso Fajardo with Spartan Site Services in North Carolina, added, “More people are hearing about the

Challenge,andtherearemorecompetitors this time, so the competition is really tough.The skills of the operators are at a higher level.”

In addition to the overall winners advancing to the finals, the following participants were recognized by Caterpillar with awards.

Eastern Region:

•Secondplace—RyanTotton,Gulf Operators, representing Toromont Cat

• Third place — Robert Donnellan, CAC Industries Inc., representing H.O. Penn

• Trench Run winner — John Schiedeck, Schiedeck Construction, representing Holt Cat

• Locked and Loaded winner — Tom Gardocki (Dirt Ninja), New Era Excavation LLC, representing Milton Cat

• Backhoe Bonanza winner — John Schiedeck, Schiedeck Construction, representing Holt Cat

Western Region:

• Second place — Steve Newman, Newman Equipment Rentals, representing Quinn Company

• Third place — David Gruhot, D&G Excavating, representing Ziegler Cat

• Trench Run winner — Ben Dunbar, Windley Contracting LTD., representing Finning Canada

• Locked and Loaded winner — Daniel Ludtke, Elite Dirtwerz, representing Holt of California

•BackhoeBonanzawinner—Steve Newman, Newman Equipment Rentals, representing Quinn Company

For more information, visit www.cat.com/operatorchallenge. 

BRANDEIS MACHINERY & SUPPLY COMPANY

www.brandeismachinery.com 1801 Watterson Tr. Louisville, KY 40299 502/491-4000

Evansville, IN 812/425-4491

Corbin, KY 606/528-3700 Lexington, KY 859/259-3456

Stanville, KY 606/478-9201 Paducah, KY 270/444-8390 Indianapolis, IN 317/872-8410

Ft.Wayne, IN 260/489-4551

ROAD BUILDERS MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO., INC.

www.roadbuildersmachinery.com 1001 S. 7th St. Kansas City, KS 66105 913/371-3822

Omaha, NE 402/331-9200 Lincoln, NE 402/325-0447

Grand Island, NE 308/384-2620 Norfolk, NE 402/316-2606

ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIES CO.

www.rmsequipment.com 5633 W Hwy 13 Savage MN 55378 952/895-9595 • 800/888-9515 Rochester, MN 507/701-0199

Duluth, MN 218/727-8611 • 800/888-9535 Virginia MN 218/741-9011 • 800/752-4304 Des Moines IA 515/282-0404 • 800/555-1445

Sioux City IA 712/252-0538 • 800/633-9104

Cedar Rapids IA 319/363-9655 • 800/616-6615

East Moline, IL 309-755-7203 • 800-633-9114

The Backhoe Bonanza station tested operators’ machine mastery with multiple challenges.

AED Summit Offers Educational Sessions On Timely Topics

(L-R): Steve Gorman, Jase Roberts and Seth LaMar were among the people who manned bidadoo’s booth throughout the two days of CONDEX. bidadoo’s equipment auctions are held on the eBay online marketplace.

Ty Doss (L) and Perry Cunningham of Show-Me Shortline Company in Centralia, Mo., with a Schäffer D6680 compact wheel loader.

ShannonJohnsonandEduardoIenneofBerco of America Inc. were at the AED Summit to explain how the company supplies components for tracked earthmoving machinery.

Ross Stites (L), program manager of TRNSACT, and Beckham Thomas, product manager of TRNSACT, were on hand to discuss how you can optimize your company’s credit and finance opportunities with the company’s latest technology.

(L-R) are Thunder Creek’s Larry Lea, Fred Buser, Niki Patterson and Kyle Barton.

Kato’s Bart DeHaven (L), director of sales, and Jenny Smith Price, president of sales, brought a HD35 mini-excavator and an iC37 crawler carrier to the show.

Soosan Heavy Industries displayed the AutoLube SQ43 hammer. (L-R) are Greg Henry, director of sales and marketing; Joe Grojean, central region sales manager; and Sung-Jong Kee, managing director.

Sunward America Corp was represented at CONDEX by Nichole Stoltz, operations director of the manufacturer of excavators, telehandlers, skid steers and rotary drilling rigs.

Midland Machinery Co. Inc.’s new ownership team was introduced at AED. (L-R) are Ben Whiting, partner; Aurelius Chaves, CEO and owner; and Michael Ulbrich, managing partner.

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, MODELS EX 400 AND EX 450.

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (MI): WACKER NEUSON WL30 WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR ANY WHEEL LOADERS IN MICHIGAN UNDER 10,000 POUNDS AND LESS THAN $15,000.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 616-813-3642 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR MULITIPLE UNITS OF CATERPILLAR D7G CRAWLER DOZERS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923322489350 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): USED CAT MOTOR GRADERS: CAT 140G, 12G, AND 14G. IF AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET US KNOW. THANKS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923003695360 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS – NEED TO PURCHASE HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400, EX-450, AND EX 270. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE DO LET ME KNOW. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI ZX200-E EXCAVATOR. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923331234598 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 926E WHEEL LOADERS; LOOKING TO BUY CAT 936, 926 & 916. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE DO LET ME KNOW. THANKS.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS WACKER NEUSON WHEEL LOADERS. INTERESTED IN WHEEL LOADERS UNDER 10,000 POUNDS. PREFER IN MICHIGAN OR GREAT LAKES AREA.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 6I6-813-3642 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER T4 CRAWLER TRACK CHAINS. NEED A GOOD SET OF TRACK CHAINS TO COMPLETE A 1960 IH T4 RESTORATION. THE SAME STYLE OF CHAINS WEAS USED ON IH T4, T5, TD5, T340 & TD340 CRAWLERS. THEY HAVE A 6.00 PITCH. I CAN SUPPLY ORIGINAL PART NUMBERS. THANKS FOR ANY ASSISTANCE.

EMAIL: FARMBOYKJ@HOTMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (AL): LOOKING TO PURCHASE CAT WHEEL LOADER 936, 950B, 966F AND 980F FOR OUR INVENTORY. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW THANKS.

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360

WANTED: CATERPILLAR M320 EXCAVATOR. LOOKING FOR A MOBILE EXCAVATOR CATERPILLAR M320DSINGLE BOOM, IN WORKING CONDITION, FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE. PLEASE SEND ALL INFO AND PRICE.

EMAIL: RENATO.NASCIMENTO@ ELEBBRE.COM; PHONE: +5511994602266 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR CAT D10N / D10R CRAWLER DOZER. EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR EITHER A USED, OR NEW GRAPPLE BUCKET, DEMOLITION BUCKET, FORKS WITH GRAPPLE, OR A STANDARD GP BUCKET TO FIT A NEW 2022 CAT 980-14A (OLD MODEL = 980-M) RUBBER TIRED WHEEL LOADER. IT CAN EITHER BE "DIRECT PIN" OR TO FIT A FUSION COUPLER. OUR NEED IS IMMEDIATE.

EMAIL:BSCHAAB@AMERICANDND.COM PHONE: 716-984-7566 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX400 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A USED HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400 & EX 450 TO PURCHASE ASAP. (RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING MACHINES).

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (TX): JOHN DEERE WHEEL LOADERS – LOOKING FOR A JOHN DEERE 544K & 644K TO PURCHASE ASAP WITH HOURS 5000 OR LESS. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS @GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478

\WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DOOSAN DX480 EXCAVATORS - WANTED TO BUY USED DOOSAN EXCAVATORS DX480 - DX520 4000-5000HRS. EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1-657-236-7399 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX220 EXCAVATORS – WANT TO BUY USED HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX-220, EX-270, EX-400, AND EX450, ANY CONDITION. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX450 EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY OLD USED HITACHI EX 450 EXCAVATORS. EMAIL: IKRAMKHAN@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 EXCAVATORS - NEED TO BUY HITACHI, JOHN DEERE, KOMATSU 300, 400, AND 450 SIZES EXCAVATORS. OFFER ME RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING EXCAVATORS.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400LC AND JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D.

EMAIL: INFO@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): KUBOTA B7300HSD TRACTOR WITH 60 INCH MOWER DECK.

EMAIL: PRONCALLO@AOL.COM; PHONE: 845-225-7504

WANTED (US): ACS INDUSTRIES –BUCKETS, ALL MODELS EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WA30-2 WHEEL LOADER - LOOKING TO BUY A REAR AXLE FOR A KOMATSU WA30-2. IF YOU HAVE A REAR AXLE PLEASE CONTACT ME @ 6I6/8I3/3642. ALSO INTERESTED IN BUYING COMPLETE RUNNING KOMATSU LOADERS WA40 OR SMALLER.

EMAIL:CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 6I6-813-3642

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS - LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX270LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400LC AND JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@HOTMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923332316587 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS – CAT USED MOTOR GRADER 140G AND 140H FOR OWN STOCK. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CONCRETE PUMPS: SCHWING, PUTZMEISTER, ALLIANCE, ELBA, CONCORD, PUMPSTAR, ETC. ALL MODELS, BRANDS, & SIZES, OLD OR NEW! BOOM PUMPS, TRAILER & TRUCK MOUNTED CITY PUMPS PURCHASED. OLD, RETIRED, NO LONGER USED AND PARTS & PUMPS NEEDING REPAIRS. INSTANT PAYMENT GUARANTEED. EMAIL: BBENEDETTO@COMCAST.NET ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX330-5 EXCAVATORS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY A COUPLE OF UNITS OF HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX 330-5 & EX 450-5.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 988B WHEEL LOADER– WE NEED TO BUY A CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 936, 988B/F & 950B.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 992D EXCAVATORS – NEED TO LOCATE JOHN DEERE'S EXCAVATORS SIZES 190E, 200, 210, 230, 270, 300, 400. EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTS TRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478

WANTED (US): EZ SCREEN 1200XLS SCREENING – ANYTHING THAT WOULD BE LIKE A 1200 OR1200 XLS. EMAIL: MAIERLANDSCAPING@GMAIL.COM

WANTED

AGGREGATE TRUCKS IN THE USA

EMAIL:EQUIPMENTPRO22@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 570-423-7631

WANTED (US): WACKER NEUSON WL30 WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR RUNNING WACKER NEUSON WL30 WHEEL LOADER.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 616/8I3/3642

MANUFACTURER: MEC 3391RT AERIAL LIFT - CONTROL BOX FOR A MEC 3391RT YEAR 2000 PART NO. 20783. DOUBLE FUEL GAS/PROPANE. NO OUTRIGGER.

EMAIL: TAVAKE08@ICLOUD.COM; PHONE: 415-748-8079 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS - NEED CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966F, 966FII, 980F AND CATERPILAR MOTOR GRADERS 140G.

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHAN73@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: +923333298751 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED:

WANTED (PA): JOHN DEERE BUCKETS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH 4.25 YARD. EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET PHONE: 724-535-7722 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR DUMP TRUCKS - CAT 725-745'S 10,000 HOURS OR LESS, WILL BUY IN GROUPS. EMAIL: ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM; PHONE: 312-898-5355 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US); TEREX BUCKET TRUCKS, ALL MODELS - 55 FT & 60 FT 4-5 YEARS OLD, PREFERABLY PREFER TEREX 5TC-55 & ALTEC AA55E PREFER FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. EMAIL: ZACHZ@BLACKSTARACA.COM; PHONE: 815-575-6797 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 916 WHEEL LOADERS; RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING UNITS REQUIRED. EMAIL: IMPERIALMACHINERYTRADER@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 966F II WHEEL LOADERS EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923322489350 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (NJ): CASE BACKHOE LOADERS: 580SK, 580L, 580SL, 580LII, 580SLII, 580M, 580MII, 580MIII, 580SM, 580SM+, 580SMII, 580SMIII, 580N EP, 580N, 580SN, 580SN WT EMAIL: FRANKHORAN@ GROFFTRACTOR.COM PHONE: 800-654-USED ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, ALL MODELSLOOKING TO BUY USED CAT MOTOR GRADERS 140G,12G/H, 14G/H, 140H AND 14M. PLEASE SEND ME A PICTURE WITH DETAIL ANDASKING PRICE. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): INTERNATIONAL MODEL FUEL / LUBE TRUCKS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR 1 OR 2 FUEL TRUCKS. THEY WOULD NEED TO BE:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -DECENT MILES, ENGINE HOURS -PREFERABLY MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS -PREFERABLY INTERNATIONAL, BUT NOT A MUST -NO DPF, OR MAXXFORCE ENGINES. MAXIMUM $40,000 EMAIL: MANAGER@ COMMERCIALFLEETSUPPLY.COM; PHONE: 347-489-4474

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 950B WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY CAT WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966E, 966F, 966F II, 970F, 980F. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHAN73@YAHOO.COM PHONE: +923333298751 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR SEVERAL CAT 330DL, 336DL, 336EL EXCAVATORS UNDER 10,000 HOURS AND WHOLESALE PRICED. EMAIL: LJEQUIPMENT3@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 1-3309873508 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS KOMATSU WHEEL LOADERS - WE NEED TO BUY KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA600-3, WA-600-6, WA-30, WA-40, WA 50. IF YOU HAVE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 972H WHEEL LOADER.

EMAIL: PONTO2002EG@YAHOO.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (NE): ALL MODELS ATLAS COPCO BREAKERS / HAMMERS.

EMAIL: JAKE.SMITH41@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 402-350-3280 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

CATERPIL-

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. WE NEED TO BUY CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 916,926,936,950B/E,966E/D/F, 970F, 980C,980F ALSO CAT MOTOR GRADERS 140G,12G/H, 14G/H, 140H, AND 14M. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS WAIN ROY BUCKETS - LOOKING FOR 24", 30" OR 36" BACKHOE BUCKETS. I HAVE A CATERPILLAR 420D EQUIPPED WITH THE ONE PIN CATERPILLAR QUICK EXCHANGE SYSTEM. CATERPILLAR, WAIN-ROY OR SIMILAR BUCKETS WOULD BE FINE. THE CLOSER TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, THE BETTER, BUCKET WILL NEED TO BE SHIPPED. PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND PRICES. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

WANTED: BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH 4.25 YARD.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET PHONE: 724-535-7722

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 LC-5 EXCAVATORS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR USED HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINES. PLEASE OFFER US FOLLOWING MENTION MACHINES & EMAIL US DETAILS WITH PICTURES CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS 140G CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966E, 966F, 966FII, 970F, 980F HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX200, EX200LC, EX270LC, EX400, EX400LC, EX300LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400-5, EX60WD, EX100WD. JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@ HOTMAIL.COM PHONE: +923332316587

EMAIL: TWOPETIES@AOL.COM; PHONE: 239-440-4254 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ALL MODELS HITACHI EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX200, EX200LC, EX270LC, EX330LC-5, EX400LC, EX450LC-5. OFFER AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT AND GOOD PRICE. EMAIL: ELROYFITZGERALDSALES@ GMAIL.COM

MIKE@3MEQUIPMENT.COM; PHONE: 240-910-0877

ALEX LYON & SON

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Tues., January 24, 2023

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Ritchie Bros. Acquires Controlling Stake in VeriTread

Ritchie Bros. has acquired a controlling stake in VeriTread, a transportation technology and services company.

This acquisition will accelerate Ritchie Bros.’ marketplace strategy, which brings services, insights and transaction solutions together to improve the overall customer experience.

VeriTread,foundedin2013,bringsalegacy of experience in building heavy haul transportation platforms and solutions for industrial equipment, vehicles and other assets.

“VeriTread adds to our suite of services supporting the needs of equipment owners throughout the equipment lifecycle. At the same time, it also helps create a more efficient global marketplace by integrating

transportationsolutionsdirectlyintoournew marketplace technology,” said Ann Fandozzi, Ritchie Bros. CEO.

“VeriTread,incombinationwithoursatellite yards, will allow us to further scale and accelerate our hybrid marketplace model through increased capacity optimization and seamless customer experiences.”

VeriTread is designed to be an efficient andreliablesolutionforopendecktransport, connecting shippers and service providers with simple yet powerful technology. The company’s products include a marketplace for listing and quoting shipments, an inhouse brokerage to handle complex and urgent freight deliveries, detailed equipment

specificationsandproprietaryfreightestimator tools, and much more.

“VeriTread is thrilled to become a bigger part of the Ritchie Bros. marketplace, helping customers and the company transport equipment more efficiently,” said Jeff Cox, founder, president and CEO of VeriTread.

“Togetherwearefocusedondeliveringan extraordinary customer experience, with trustworthy and reliable transportation for heavy equipment, vehicles and other industrial assets.We are nimble, flexible and can’t wait to get started.”

Previously Ritchie Bros. owned 11 percent of VeriTread. With this acquisition, it has increased its stake to 75 percent.

For more information, visit VeriTread.com and RitchieBros.com. 

Dressta’s Two New Crawler Dozers Offer Lower Operator Costs

Dressta has revealed a pair of new crawler dozers for North America. The new TD-15M and TD-25M crawler dozers cover two different sizes and can provide operators a new lease on dozer life.

Operators can expect reduced fatigue, lower operating costs and longer breaks in-between service from these two new machines, according to the manufacturer.

TheTD-15Misintendedforthemid-sizemarketforoperators, while the TD-25M is slated for the heaviest of jobs. Beyond the horsepower available with turbocharged Cummins engines, these dozers are designed for versatility andeaseofusewithelectro-hydrauliccontrolledproportional joysticks.

Both new dozer cabs focus on operator comfort and ease of useability. The TD-15M and TD-25M have all-new highvisibility cabs, which provide ultimate blade control and accuracy to do more in less time, according to Dressta.

Both cabs offer 33 percent more glass surface area, a tapered engine hood with clear sightlines to the blade corners, a rear-view camera (optional on TD-15M, standard on TD-25M) and additional ripper lighting.

“We’re excited to bring these new TD-15M and TD-25M crawler dozers to NorthAmerica,” said Chris Saucedo, SVP, Strategy & Customer Solutions of Dressta parent company LiuGong NorthAmerica.

“The power, rugged toughness and ease of use for operators are key selling points for these two machines. Dressta has a wealth of experience from more than 80 years of operation and has drawn on that for these new products.”

TD-15M

TheDresstaTD-15Mfitsthemid-sizedozermarket,ranging from 45,660 up to 47,780 lb. and uses a turbocharged Cumminsenginewithupto232hp.Thisdozerisbuiltonthe Dressta one-piece weldment mainframe and heavy-duty steel trackframe system.

These exclusive modular undercarriage components are manufactured for extended wear and arranged for easy removal and replacement.

The TD-15M was designed with a class-leading 472 kN drawbar pull, which is delivered through a 3-speed power shift transmission and 2-speed steering drive. The unique 2-

The TD-25M includes a class-leading 794 kN drawbar pull, which like the TD-15M, is delivered through a 3-speed power shift transmission and 2-speed steering drive.

increase accuracy and precision.

TD-15M Specs:

ï Drawbar Pull: 472 kN ï Engine Power: 205 to 232 hp ï Weight Range: 45,660 to 47,780 lb.

ï Max Torque: 700 lb-foot at 1,500 rpm

ï Track Gauge: 76 to 85 in.

ï Track Shoe Width: 20 to 37 in.

ï Shoes, Each Side: 39 to 43 ï Track Rollers, Each Side: 6 to 8

ï Overall Height — Cab: 11 ft. 4 in.

ï Overall Height — Beacon: 12 ft. 11 in.

TD-25M

TheDresstaTD-25Mpacksalotintoitsframeasitranges from90,940upto92,410lb.Thepoweronofferfromits375 hp turbocharged Cummins engine makes tough, large jobs easier with high peak torque and strong fuel efficiency.

The TD-25M includes a class-leading 794 kN drawbar pull, which like the TD-15M is delivered through a 3-speed power shift transmission and 2-speed steering drive. This drivedelivers100percentofthepowertobothtracks,which allows operators to push a full load through turns without losing material.

The Dressta TD-15M fits the mid-size dozer market, ranging from 45,660 up to 47,780 lbs. and uses a turbocharged Cummins engine with up to 232 hp. This dozer is built on the Dressta one-piece weldment mainframe and heavy-duty steel trackframe system.

speed steering drive saves time and effort by delivering 100 percent of the engine’s power to both tracks, allowing operators to push a full load through turns without losing material.

Additionally, the new, electro-hydraulic controlled proportional joysticks provide predictable and precise blade control, helping operators to accurately control the TD-15M with minimum effort.

There are three intelligent blade speeds of slow, neutral andfast,whichadjustthebladespeedtoapplicationandhelp

Withawiderangeofbladeoptions,theTD-25Misgradecontrol ready with a choice of Trimble-ready grade control solutions for road and highway applications. These factoryfitted smart solutions can boost productivity by increasing accuracy, reducing passes and saving time and fuel.

TD-25M Specs:

ï Drawbar Pull: 794 kN

ï Engine Power: 375 hp

ï Weight Range: 90,940 to 92,410 lb.

ï Max Torque: 1,600 lb-foot at 1,200 rpm

ï Track Gauge: 84 in.

ï Track Shoe Width: 22 in.

ï Shoes, Each Side: 39

ï Track Rollers, Each Side: 7

ï Overall Height — FOPS Cab: 12 ft. 3 in.

ï Overall Height — Beacon: 12 ft. 10 in.

For more information, visit the newly launched www.dresstana.com

“VeriTread is thrilled to become a bigger part of the Ritchie Bros. marketplace, helping customers and the company transport equipment more efficiently.”

Jeff Cox VeriTread

Bridge Nears Completion Following 20Years of Planning

line). These areas will be deeded to the Pike County Fiscal Court for use as economic development sites.

Withbeamsinplaceandpiersconstructed,remaining tasks include prepping the deck for construction, tyingsteelrebarforthedeck,pouringthebridgedeck, pouringthebarrierwallsandensuringbridgeendsare on grade.

As for the elements, “Weather has affected us throughout the project, from the high temperatures in the summer months that prevent us from pouring the Class D-modified concrete on 90+ degree days, to cold days keeping us from pouring any concrete, to rainy days holding up most any task,” said Hayes, who is proud to be part of the undertaking.

“It’sbeentrulyneattoseethisprojectcometogether from the ground up.The majority of it is behind us. We just have to put the finishing touches on over the next year, which will allow us to reflect on what it took to get to this point, also while looking ahead to the future of eastern Kentucky.”

“This has been the highlight of my career,” said John Michael Johnson, KYTC pre-construction project manager. “I’ve been working on this project for more than 22 years, and to see it develop from a line on a page to being constructed has been amazing.” 

ExpertsExpect‘Contech’toBeMoreAffordableOverTime

Technology gives skilled laborers working on sites new opportunities for engagement, he continued.

It “allows them to broaden and upgrade their skills, making them more valuable to employers, clients and the global economy.”

Path to Automation

Contech is evolving along two paths: the digital experience for project management collaboration tools and the physical tools and equipment used on site.

The first path, project management collaboration, requires applicationsandsoftwaretoolsthatoffer value engineering, scheduling, cost-estimates and bid features.

But more frequently these days, are platforms that merge 3D models with schedule timelines for constructability, construction schedules, sequencing and logistics. All of this before a construction crew ever sets foot on the job site. And, as time goes on, these platforms are getting more sophis-

ticated, said Swanski.

Where the jobsite tools and equipment are concerned, it’s all about making tasks safer and more efficient. Technology along this path includes wearables, robotics, remote-controlled equipment and machinesthatusesomeformofAI.

Swanski believes that reality capture technologies, such as unmanned aerial vehicles or 3D scanners, are showing real promise. Equipment with the capability to capture and create digital repre-

sentations of the physical assets of a construction site are currently booming.

“Firms are flying drones over project sites and creating pointcloud images or utilizing laser scanners to create digital twins of actual assets,” said Swanski.

“Technology also exists that enables drones to fly over a 5,000acre site and in minutes create a progressreportonhowmuchwork has been done and what’s left to do.”

Skid steers are being programmed to pick up and move materials automatically, and backhoes are being programmed to dig trenches and perform other tasks, he said.

A variety of field solutions are available that focus on safety and involve onsite monitoring.

Wearables technology can keep workers safe, check for site risks and monitor productivity while respecting worker privacy.

The technology uses integrated

sensors and wireless network technology to provide an in-depth understanding of on-site activity, said Swanski.

Applications that monitor employee vital signs also are being utilized in the field to confirm they are not overexerting themselves to a dangerous level.

“There is a lot going on in terms of technology, and the truth is, all organizations struggle with how and when to adopt it,” Hendrickson said. “Incorporating advanced tech into workflows takescarefulplanningandthoughtful consideration about where the greatest client benefits can be realized.”

Swanski, who agrees, said, “While the investments in contech are exciting, we can’t lose sight of theimpactstoourcustomersandto our people.”

He sees that “on the customer value side, organizations are increasingly adopting generative design to reduce the cost and weight of materials, while speeding up the design optimization process.”

With construction industry labor shortages, new technology, such as a GPS-powered pile-driving system, unmanned drones and robotic wearables, are helping firms keep up with mounting workloads.

Bush & Burchett of Allen, Floyd County, serves as the contractor on the project, which was designed by Palmer Engineering of Winchester, Ky.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet photo

Growing Sales...

bidadoo Completes Record Sales Quarter, Doubles Volume

bidadoo ended a record 2022 with double the volume and 90 percent sales growth in Q4 year over year. During the 4th quarter, bidadoo rocketed to a 101 percent increase in items sold, year over year.

With changing macro-economic trends, bidadoo drove significant customer growth adding more companies selling capital assets. As customers choose to remarket used equipment and trucks, bidadoo’s online, multi-channel marketplace enables customers to maximize their net returns.

bidadoo’s Record-Breaking 4th Quarter 2022 By the Numbers vs. 2021:

• 101 percent increase in number of assets sold

• 90 percent increase in sales growth

• 64 percent increase in the number of seller locations — saving costly transport of equipment to a physical auction facility

• Record 78 percent of sales were made by out-of-state buyers

• More than 120 percent growth in Strategic Account sales

• 49 percent increase in total buyers

• 52 percent increase in bidadoo.com traffic

• 63 percent mobile auction participation (phone and tablet)

• 20 times more views per item than many other auction platforms

• Top placement to 135 million eBay active buyers

• 132 countries represented on typical Tuesday “Auction Day”

December represented the largest sales month for bidadoo, with the largest weekly online auction event ever. bidadoo, in partnership with eBay, experienced record buyer demand for equipment and trucks throughout the quarter and supported a record number of sellers on the marketplace. bidadoo and eBay’s strategic partnership is driving significant increase in new inventory, as highlighted by a 120 percent increase in strategic account sales during Q4, as the industry continues to recognize the efficiencies and reach of bidadoo’s online model.

Double the inventory in Q4 helped ignite huge buyer growth and demand. With the bidadoo online auction model,

buyers don’t have to invest their time, energy and money to travel to a traditional or live auction site to try and source equipment. bidadoo buyers have the convenience of weekly no-reserve auctions every Tuesday, rather than traditional quarterly auctions.

With eBay’s huge Business and Industrial, eBay Motors, and Parts and Accessories business and buyer base, bidadoo offers buyers a convenient way to source both equipment, trucks, and parts and accessories to run their business. Plus, with bidadoo there are no buyer’s premiums; buyers and sellers both benefit.

For equipment sellers, in addition to bidadoo’s active customers, bidadoo is featured to eBay’s 135 million global, predominantly end-user, active registered buyers. Seller’s benefit from this huge buyer base — with no transport fees and no buyer premiums — which maximizes financial returns of assets for bidadoo’s sellers. With the trust of bidadoo, there has been a significant growth in the size and value of equipment sold via online auction. Additionally, the bidadoo Marketplace offers buyers and sellers multiple, convenient ways to buy and sell equipment, including immediate Buy-It-Now, or MakeOffer sales.

"bidadoo is a great resource for us because we are in the equipment industry renting and using equipment, but are not specialized and cannot justify having an employee doing the kind of quality work performed by bidadoo," said Kyle Gladieux, manager of corporate finance and accounting, Schaedler Enterprises Inc.

"When we need to buy or sell a piece we simply make a phone call to our representative and from there we are handsoff. We have used bidadoo to sell telehandlers and cranes as well as purchase cranes on multiple occasions. The process is consistent and simple and has exceeded our expectations at every level. We look forward to our continued partnership for years to come.”

“We are honored by the incredible confidence our customers continue to put in bidadoo," said Howard Hawk, bidadoo president. "It is clear the market continues to value

a true, trusted, transparent, global online-only marketplace for trucks and equipment, rather than old live models. We have seen an incredibly positive response from our customers to our eBay partnership over the past year. We are also very proud of our team for being able to scale the business at this pace.”

Sample of Equipment Sold

By bidadoo During 4th Quarter

• 2020 Caterpillar 745 articulated dump truck — $312,000

• 2017 John Deere 9570Rx ag tractor — $260,000

• 2018 John Deere 1050K crawler dozer —$218,000

• 2013 Terex TA400 40 ton articulated dump truck — $96,100

• 2011 Grove RT700E 50 ton rough terrain crane — $85,700

• 2015 Caterpillar TL1255C 64 ft. 12K reach forklift — $75,201

• 2016 Hamm H11iX 84 in. smooth drum roller — $70,100

• 2013 John Deere 210G LC excavator — $68,500

• 2015 JLG 642 42 ft. telescopic reach forklift — $66,317

• 2000 Sterling L7500 Terex-RO BT60 crane — $66,100

• 2018 Mahindra 9125 S front end loader — $55,200

• 2018 Caterpillar 299D2 skid steer — $53,100

• 2017 Freightliner M2 106 22 ft. flatbed truck — $50,100

For more information, visit www.bidadoo.com. 

Lehigh Hanson Now Heidelberg Materials

Lehigh Hanson Inc. has changed its brand to Heidelberg Materials effective immediately.

Previously announced in September of last year, this new brand identity goes into effect Jan. 2 for the company’s corporate office and its core brands of Lehigh Cement and Hanson Aggregates.

The majority of the company’s other subsidiaries in the United States and Canada will change their brands to Heidelberg Materials in the coming months.

Lehigh Hanson’s evolution to Heidelberg Materials reflects its much broader and innovative approach to serving its customers and becoming the industry leader in sustainability and digital solutions. Although the Heidelberg name

is more than 150 years old and is often associated just with cement, Heidelberg Materials reflects the organization’s expertise in the heavy building materials industry.

“This is a major step change for our company, both globally and here in North America,” said Chris Ward, president and CEO of Heidelberg Materials North America and Member of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials.

“We are thrilled to begin this transformation in North America today and continue our global journey to grow our business beyond cement and aggregates and become the most sustainable company in the sector.”

For more information, visit heidelbergmaterials.us. 

“We have seen an incredibly positive response from our customers to our eBay partnership over the past year.”

Howard Hawk bidadoo

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