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With a continued focus on community input, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is overseeing a $570 million project that will build express toll lanes

on U.S. 69 Highway in Overland Park.The mission of 69Express is to help commuters travel to their destinations quickly and safely.

“U.S. 69 is the busiest four-lane highway in Kansas,” said Steve Rockers, KDOT project

director of 69Express. “The city of Overland Park and the surrounding area continue to grow, creating increasing safety, travel-time reliability and congestion issues on the roadway.” see EXPRESS page 60

From Empty to Energy Some DOTs Installing Solar Panel Fields Along Interstate Stretches

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

Thedeadspacebetweenstretchesofinterstateiscoming alive across the country as states fill these neutral areas with solar panels. California is an early adopter of the concept, putting miles of otherwise empty expanses of land to good use.The Biden administration likes it as a straight path to reaching net-zero goals and is encouraging other states, such as Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Maine, to join the bandwagon.

A recent study determined that power to more than 250,000 homes could be generated through solar grids at interchanges in just three counties. see ENERGY page 78

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The year — 1893. Only 44 of today’s 50 states formed the union, and Grover Cleveland was the country’s 24th president and the Bucyrus Steam Shovel and Dredge Company opened a manufacturing facility in South Milwaukee, Wis.

12 RMS OFFICIALLY OPENS ROCHESTER BRANCH WITH RIBBON CUTTING

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. opened the doors to its ninth branch location in August as it held an official ribbon cutting for the new Rochester facility in Byron, Minn.

17 KSM PROMOTES COLE AS ITS NEW EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SALES

Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM) has announced the promotion of Gavin Cole to executive vice president, sales. Cole will now lead KSM’s commercial efforts across all segments of the business.

18 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT HOSTS GRAND OPENING OF ITS FERGUS FALLS FACILITY

Customers, team members and their families celebrated the grand opening of Swanston Equipment’s new facility at 712 Frontier Dr. in Fergus Falls, Minn., on Aug. 31. The new store is fully renovated.

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24 CHRIS KUEHL SPEAKS TO IED AT SEPTEMBER BUSINESS MEETING

The Illinois Equipment Distributors (IED) held its Business Meeting and Vendors Night on Sept. 7. The evening featured Chris Kuehl, managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence.

28 KYTC SHARES FOUR CONCEPTS FOR NEW LICKING RIVER BRIDGE

The signature design of the KY 8 Licking River replacement bridge is beginning to come into focus. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced four bridge concepts that will move forward for final consideration.

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45 PALFINGER PRESENTS INNOVATIVE, SMART SOLUTIONS AT UTILITY EXPO

Palfinger, a leading provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions, announced its participation in this year’s The Utility Expo in Louisville, Ky., from Sept. 26 to 28.

50 DEVELOPERS INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY WITH DIAMOND MOWERS’ ATTACHMENT

To help local landowners manage land, mitigate invasive species and optimize properties, Braydon and Rachel Lockwood, owners of L&C Land Solutions LLC, provide services ranging from clearing farmland to pond and lake bank mowing.

56 BOBCAT’S 59TH NORTH DAKOTA OPEN MERGES GOLF, COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The 59th annual Bobcat North Dakota Open brought exciting pro and amateur golf to the Fargo Country Club Aug. 25 to 27, while also supporting The Village Family Service Center.

58 BOMAG EXPANDS SOUTHEASTERN’S TERRITORY TO INCLUDE WEST VIRGINIA

Southeastern Equipment now provides West Virgina contractors sales, service and parts support for the full BOMAG product line, spanning from light equipment to landfill compactors, from its new South Charleston, W.Va. store.

82 BIDDERS FIND VARIETY AT WAUSAU AUCTIONEER’S FALL SALE

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88 TEREX NAMES TOP TECHNICIAN IN NATIONWIDE COMPETITION

After a summer of regional competitions, Terex Equipment Services announced the champion of its national technician competition. Of the 12 technicians that competed at the regional level, four advanced to the finals.

29 RUFFRIDGE JOHNSON HOSTS FIRST EVER ECOVERSE DEMO DAY

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Cat Celebrates 130Years of Earthmoving Innovation in Wis.

The year — 1893. Only 44 of today’s 50 states formed the union, and Grover Cleveland was elected the country’s 24th president. College basketball was in its infancy, holding its first official game, and the Bucyrus Steam Shovel and Dredge Company opened a new manufacturing facility in South Milwaukee, Wis., to improve and expand its production facilities.

Since this point in history, the management decisions and equipment produced in SouthMilwaukeehavenotonlychangedthe construction and mining industries but also the course of history.

In the early 1900s, Bucyrus-produced equipment was a major contributor to the monumental excavation projects of the time.

“Dredges were used as part of the Californiagoldrush,andshovelswereapart ofthevastMesabiIronRanges,”saidShawn Paap, commercial manager of Cat electric rope shovels (ERS). “The New York State barge canal enlargement project, the largest U.S. earthmoving project between 19021912, also used Bucyrus dredges.”

The company’s 40- to 50-ton steam-powered shovels played a significant role in building the Panama Canal, one of the most exciting projects in human history. Over the courseoftheproject,77shovelsproducedin South Milwaukee were used to construct the canal.Whencombinedwiththeshovelsproduced by Marion Steam Shovel Company, a Bucyrus heritage company, 101 of the 102 shovelsusedintheprojectwerefromBucyrus.

World War II saw unprecedented demand for excavators in Europe, and virtually 100 percent of the company’s entire output from 1942 to 1945 was devoted to the war effort. Post-war, the company embarked on a $2 million project to increase plant capacity by 20 percent.

By the middle of the 20th century, Bucyrus was a global company with an expanded product offering, and more than 74,000 Bucyrus machines had been produced and used in more than 166 countries.

Important Innovations

Central to the strategy of moving production to South Milwaukee was to increase manufacturing efficiency of its core large machinery, such as rope shovels and draglines. Over the last 130 years, more than 32,000 machines have been produced at this location,andtothisday,massiveCatelectric rope shovels are being produced by the plant.

The heritage of today’s Cat 7495 and 7495HF models used for the mining industrybeganasrailroadshovels.Between18821930, more than 1,850 railroad shovels were produced.Thosefirstmodelsweren’tmobile by today’s standards, being pushed on rails or rollers. This manual process to move the

massive machines didn’t meet the efficiency needs of mining.

A series of early innovations originating from the South Milwaukee facility helped to improve rope shovel efficiency and durability. Borrowing Caterpillar’s technology of the 1920s, the steam-powered shovels adopted track-style rotating belts to significantly increase mobility. Prior to the 1930s, the entire rope shovel structure was riveted, but those rivets were replaced by welds to improve durability.

A major transition for rope shovels and

the industry was the shift from steam power to electric. Bucyrus pioneered the use of electricity as a power source more than 100 years ago, as early as 1917. The advent of a new DC electrical power system in 1919 ushered in the infancy of today’s modern ERS design, and the transition from steam power to electric was completed by 1939.

“As today’s mining industry increases its focus on the electrification of equipment to reduce carbon emissions and boost efficiency, Caterpillar is proud to be the leader in a product that has been electrified for several

decades,” said Caterpillar Product Value Stream Manager Flor Rivas. Revolutionizing the market for Bucyrus and the industry at large, machine design transitioned to much less complicated AC electric motors from the rudimentary DC drive system.

“AC drive motors were simpler, lasted longer, required less maintenance, worked faster and more efficiently, and delivered greater power than DC motors,” said Mike Haws, technical steward of Cat electric rope shovels.

“The introduction of insulated gate bipolar transistor [IGBT] fuseless technology led totheevolutionintodigitalgateturnoff[GTO] systems. And a partnership with Siemens in the1970sputBucyrusonthecuttingedgeof AC drive technology, pushing drive system availability upward to 99 percent.”

Caterpillar Continues Rich History

Since Caterpillar acquired the Bucyrus product line in 2011, an excellent ERS product has been elevated to the next level of safety,productivityandreliabilitybymaking the machines safer, easier to access and maintain, perform better under extreme conditions, efficiently integrate technology and deliverhigheravailability,thecompanysaid.

Caterpillar introduced a liquid cooled motion regulator cabinet shortly after the acquisition to more efficiently dissipate the heat generated by electrical components. This enabled the global product to reliably operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -40 F to 120 F and at

reaching 17,220

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A Bucyrus Eric 52B electric shovel, circa 1933.

The company’s 40- to 50-ton steam-powered shovels played a significant role in building the Panama Canal, one of the most exciting projects in human history. Over the course of the project, 77 shovels produced in South Milwaukee were used to construct the canal. When combined with the shovels produced by Marion Steam Shovel Company, a Bucyrus heritage company, 101 of the 102 shovels used in the project were from Bucyrus.

The heritage of today’s Cat 7495 and 7495HF models used for the mining industry began as railroad shovels.

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RMS Officially Opens Its Newest Location With Rochester Branch Ribbon Cutting

Road Machinery & Supplies Co. opened the doors to its ninth branch location in August as it held an official ribbon cutting for the new Rochester facility in Byron, Minn. Approximately 50 RMS employees, Byron business owners and local politicians — including Minnesota State Senator (24, R) Carla Nelson — were in attendance.

“We had a really had a good turnout for this ceremony,” said CEO Mike Sill II. “The city of Byron has been fabulous throughout this whole process, and it was great to see so many Chamber of Commerce members out for this. We also had representatives from our builder, AB Systems, DeCook Excavating and some local politicians as well. It was a great start for this location.”

The Rochester branch is the 14th overall location for RMS and the third new facility it has completed recently as the Des Moines andCedarRapidslocationsbothrelocatedto new buildings in 2020. The Rochester location, however, is unique as it is a new brandnew geography for RMS.

“This is an exciting opportunity for RMS because it is a new market for us,” said Sill. “Outside of the Twin Cities, the Rochester metropolitan area is the second-largest market in the state of Minnesota, and it is one of the fastest growing because of all the investments the Mayo Clinic is adding. It aligns well with our goal of growing our aggregate division. There is a lot of natural rock and big aggregate producers in this market that can support a branch of this size.”

The 15,000 sq.-ft. building features four drive-through service bays; a dedicated wash bay; a parts warehouse; employee offices; a training room; and an equipment yard.

In addition to serving customers in the booming Rochester area, the southeast Minnesota location will also allow RMS to provide more adequate coverage throughout the region, including northeastern Iowa.

“Being in Byron will allow us to reach customers in northeastern Iowa. From here we can offer faster responsiveness to the contractors and aggregate providers in that corner of Iowa,” said Sill. 

RMS photo Mike Sill II cuts the ribbon on Road Machinery & Supplies’ new facility in Byron, Minn.

CEG photo (L-R) are Al Roder, Byron administrator; Janna Monosmith, community development planner; Mike Sill II, CEO of Road Machinery & Supplies Co.; and Byron Mayor Daryl Glassmaker.

CEG photo Jeff Bistedeau (R), territory manager of RMS, helps Levi Heson (L) and John Allen of Decook Construction.

CEG photo

(L to R) are Peter Schuller, chairman of A.B. Systems; Minnesota Senator Carla Nelson; and Mike Sill II, CEO of Road Machinery & Supplies Co.

CEG photo Joseph Schmidtlein, vice president of sales of RMS, with a Komatsu WA320 wheel loader.

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KSMPromotesColeas Its New Executive Vice President, Sales

Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM) has announced the promotion of Gavin Cole to executive vice president, sales.

Cole will now lead KSM’s commercial efforts across all segments of the business as the heavy equipment distributorstrivesforcontinuedgrowth.Hehad previously served as vice president of sales, where he supported the sales efforts of Komatsu construction equipment in the company.

Cole brings nearly three decades of senior-level management to the new position.JeffWeller,chiefoperatingofficer of KSM, believes that his leadership and deep wealth of industry knowledge will continue to serve KSM well.

“Gavin has demonstrated an outstanding ability to lead teams in a variety of different ways,” said Weller. “We appreciate the cultural guidepost he has become in our organization and look forward to continuing to deliver on the mission and vision of Kirby-Smith with his leadership.”

For more information, visit kirbysmith.com.  Gavin Cole

Swanston Equipment Hosts Grand Opening of Its Fergus Falls Facility

Customers, team members and their families celebrated the grand opening of Swanston Equipment’s new facility at 712 Frontier Dr. in Fergus Falls, Minn., onAug. 31. The new store is fully renovated.

The company offered lunch provided by Pizza Ranch, gave away some Swanston swag and offered the chance to win various prizes. The event was broadcast live by radio station KJ Country and the Fergus Falls chamber of commerce was on hand to offer congratulations.

Swanston offers equipment for sale or rent and provides parts and service for all its brands. TheSwanstonEquipmentteamwouldliketothankthecommunityofFergusFalls,thosewhosupportSwanston and everyone who made this opportunity possible. The company looks forward to growing in the community.

Swanston Equipment celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Fergus Falls with an open house.

Swanston Equipment, a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated equipment dealer, hasbeeninbusinessmorethan90years.Swanston’sequipmentlineupincludesABU,Arctic Snow & Ice, Astec, ATI, Bearcat, Berlon, Blue Diamond Attachments, Bobcat, Bradco, Broce Broom, Cimline, CMP, Diamond Mowers, DEVELON, DuraTech, Erskine, Etnyre, EZ Spot UR, Felling Trailers, Finn, GOMACO, GrabTec, Green Climber, Harper Turf Equipment, Haugen, KM International, Larue, Midland Machinery, Minnich, Montana Post Driver,Paladin,Rayner,RoadWidener,Sakai,Stihl,Stumper,Toro,Virnig,VolvoandWRT. Headquartered in Fargo, N.D., Swanston’s other locations include Minot, N.D., Alexandria, Minn., and Fergus Falls. For more information, visit swanston.com. 

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(All photographs in this article are courtesy of Swanston Equipment.)

The new facility is located at 712 Frontier Dr. in Fergus Falls, Minn.

(L-R) are Tony Johnson, service technician; Nick Ott, service manager; Adam Becker, branch manager; Heather Ott, administrative parts specialist; Chris Shea, president; Molly Swanston, owner and chief sales officer; Wes Drechsel, parts specialist; Ben VonWahlde, Bobcat sales; Nichole Haddeland, human resources manager; and Chad Ogdahl, CFO.

human resource manager; Craig Michels, Bobcat service manager (Fargo); Molly Swanston, owner and chief sales officer; Wes Drechsel, parts specialist; Chris Shea, president; Ben VonWahlde, Bobcat sales; Adam Becker, branch manager; Tony Mosey, Bobcat sales (Fargo); Heather Ott, administrative parts specialist; Jenna Heidmann, parts specialist (Fargo); and Tony Johnson, service technician.

(L-R) are Nick Ott, service manager; Nichole Haddeland,

Customers, Swanston Equipment team members and the Fergus Falls chamber of commerce were on hand to help celebrate the grand opening of the new facility.

The new store is fully renovated and offers a lineup of equipment that includes Bobcat, Etnyre, Stihl, Toro and more.

The company offered lunch provided by Pizza Ranch, gave away some Swanston swag and offered the chance to win various prizes.

COMPACTORS CRANES

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

OFF ROAD HAULERS

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

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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,500

AIR COMPRESSORS

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

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

IR 185’s, JD diesels

From $79,500

Rammax Walk Behind Rollers, over 25 in stock, lever & remote . .

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

$4,000 to $10,000

(8) Sheepsfoot, 48" and 60", double drum & single drum, tow type .

HYDRAULIC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DOZERS

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 . .

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

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

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

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

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

(12) Allmand Light Plants, 2008-2010, diesel, s/a towtype, (4) MH lights, excellent From $5,200

SPECIALS BACKHOES

Case 580L Rubber Tire Loader Backhoe, 1997, OROPS, std stick, 24" bkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500

MISCELLANEOUS

(2) Balderson Broom Attachment for Cat IT Machines, 8' wide, good condition $4,000 Ea.

NUMEROUS Rivinius R600’s, 10’ Wide, Mount on Dozer Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500

ATTACHMENTS

BUCKETS

Over 100 Excavator, Loader, Specialized & Grapple Buckets in Stock -Call ForYour Needs

FORKS

(8) IT28F/G Forks, Balderson qc, 48"-60" pallet style, excellent . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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WestSideTractorSales,IvyTechCommunityCollegePartner

West Side Tractor Sales, in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College and grant funding through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Building America program, has announced it is providing West Side Tractor Sales apprentices with a pathway to a technical certificate from Ivy Tech for Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic.

West Side Tractor Sales is an authorized, full-service John Deere construction & forestry equipment distributor with six locations throughout Indiana and five in Illinois. Its apprenticeship program provides a structured and progressive learning environment for candidates interested in pursuing a career as a heavy equipment technician.

Approved under Ivy Tech Community College Sponsorship for a 4-year program, West Side Tractor Sales apprentices are pairedwithanexperiencedtechnicianmentor who acts as a trusted resource for assistance andguideslearningactivities.TheinitialprogramwillbegininTerreHaute,Ind.,andlater expand to West Side Tractor Sales locations in Fort Wayne, Bloomington, Lafayette, Terre Haute and Indianapolis, Ind.

West Side Tractor Sales is the first heavy equipment dealership in the state of Indiana to create a partnership with Ivy Tech with grant approvals from the DOL.

“Ivy Tech is committed to fostering the growth of apprenticeships across Indiana as the model provides in depth training and mastery of the careers most critical to the state’s economic success. We are excited and proudtopartnerwithWestSideTractorSales as they use this tried and true approach for theirapprenticestobecomeheavyequipment

technicians with great futures and prosperous careers,” said Sue Griffith Smith, vice president—advancedmanufacturing,engineering and applied science, Ivy Tech Community College.

“Creating partnerships like this one is criticalforourdealershiptodevelopthenextgenerationofourworkforce,”saidJenSnow,senior vice president of operations at West Side Tractor Sales. “We are excited to offer students and current employees these learning opportunities at Ivy Tech.”

The Apprenticeship Building America grant program is designed to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship by increasing the number of programs and apprentices, diversifying the industries that useRegisteredApprenticeshipandimproving the access to and performance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs for underrepresented and underserved communities.

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs,industrycertificationsandtrainingthat aligns with the needs of the community. The college provides a seamless transfer to other collegesanduniversitiesinIndiana,aswellas out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor’s degree.

Formoreinformation,visitwww.westsidetractorsales.com. 

Chris Kuehl Speaks to IED at September Business Meeting

The Illinois Equipment Distributors (IED) held its Business Meeting and Vendors Night on Sept. 7 at Venuti's Restaurant and Banquet Hall, 2251 Lake St.,Addison, Ill.

TheeveningfeaturedChrisKuehl,managing director ofArmada Corporate Intelligence.

“Dr.Kuehl’seconomicpresentationwasfantastic,” said Michael Morton, president of IED.

“Chris was insightful, funny, engaging and he really resonated with our members. We have had overwhelmingly positive feedback from the event.”

Kuehl, co-founder of Armada Corporate Intelligence, also is an economic analyst of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, chief economist of the NationalAssociation for Credit Management and the chief editor of the

Business Intelligence Briefs, as well as one of the primary writers of the Executive Intelligence Briefs.

His biweekly publication, Fabrinomics, details the impact of economic trends on the manufacturer.

“With budgets pending for our members, Dr. Kuehl’s presentation was timely,” said Morton. “Hecoveredmanytopicsfromtheoutlookfora recession, to what is and is not, working in the economy. He presented all of this with humor andaneasymanner.Healsomadethepresentation relatable to our members’day-to-day business.”

IED’s next meeting is Oct. 26.

For more information, visit illinoisequipmentdistributors.com.  CEG

Approved under Ivy Tech Community College Sponsorship for a 4-year program, West Side Tractor Sales apprentices are paired with an experienced technician mentor who acts as a trusted resource for assistance and guides learning activities.

The Illinois Equipment Distributors held its Business Meeting and Vendors Night on Sept. 7 at Venuti's Restaurant and Banquet Hall. The event featured guest speaker Chris Kuehl, managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence.

“Creating partnerships like this one is critical for our dealership to develop the next generation of our workforce. We are excited to offer students and current employees these learning opportunities at Ivy Tech.”

Jen Snow West Side Tractor Sales

KYTC Shares Four Concepts for New Licking River Bridge

The signature design of the KY8 Licking River replacement bridge is beginning to come into focus. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced four bridge concepts that will move forward for final consideration. These preliminary bridge concepts will be used by the designbuild team to guide the technical design of the bridge project over the next few months.

“The main focus for each of these conceptsisprovidingsafeandimprovedaccess for bicyclists and pedestrians, while also meeting current and future transportation needs,” said Miguel Rosales, president of Rosales + Partners, bridge architect of the KY 8 Licking River Bridge Replacement Project. “I’m excited to share these preliminary concepts that fit within the context of the Covington and Newport communities and will enhance the northern Kentucky skyline.”

The four bridge concepts moving forward for final consideration are: arch, cable-stayed, inclined arch and suspension.

Concept 1 — Arch

The Arch bridge concept spans 446 ft. over the Licking River and features three slendersteelarchesthatreach58ft.overthe roadway.Belowthebridgedeck,distinctV-

shaped concrete piers frame the river. This concept features two 12-ft. wide cantilevered shared-use path walkways with open river and city views.

“Thethreegracioussteelarcheswithcarefully designed V-shaped piers visually connect the arches to the shorelines of the Licking River. The arches frame the vehicular lanes and create a gateway experience between the cities of Covington and

Newport. The absence of bracing between the arches makes this bridge distinct and contemporary in appearance,” Rosales said.

Concept 2 — Cable-Stayed

The Cable-Stayed bridge concept spans 340 ft. over the Licking River and features six concrete needle towers with a harp arrangement of parallel cables. These towers, at 74 ft. above the roadway, create visu-

ally interesting shadow and light effects surrounding the bridge. This concept also has two 12-ft. wide cantilevered shared-use paths with open river and city views.

“The elegant and slender concrete towers have been designed to act as visual markers along the river. Because of their height, the iconictowerswillbevisiblefromlong-range views. Their cable harp-like arrangement with parallel cables creates visual order and transparency. This type of bridge with its maritime architectural theme will be unique in the area,” Rosales said.

Concept 3 — Inclined Arch

TheInclinedArchconceptspans340ft. over the Licking River and features two inclined steel arches. These arches would be 64 ft. above the roadway. The Inclined Archconceptalsofeaturestwo12-ft.wide shared-use path walkways. These walkways are supported by cables from the bridge arches.

“In this concept, two inclined arches create a unique experience for pedestrians and bicyclists because of the way they frame two cable-supported curved walkways that are visually separated from the

The Arch bridge concept spans 446 ft. over the Licking River and features three slender steel arches that reach 58 ft. over the roadway.

The Cable-Stayed bridge concept spans 340 ft. over the Licking River and features six concrete needle towers with a harp arrangement of parallel cables.

The Inclined Arch concept spans 340 ft. over the Licking River and features two inclined steel arches.

The Suspension concept spans 340 ft. over the Licking River and features four steel, slender needle towers rising 90 ft. above the roadway.

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Ruffridge Johnson Hosts First Ever Ecoverse Demo Day

Ruffridge Johnson of Centerville, Minn., held its first ever Ecoverse product lineup demo day at the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility in Shakopee, Minn., on July 20. Beautiful weather led to great attendance as the event showcased various Ecoverse machines.

The facility, an enterprise owned and operated by the ShakopeeMdewakantonSiouxCommunity(SMSC),focusesonbeingagoodstewardoftheearth.There,organicmaterials — such as food and yard waste from residential, commercial and municipal customers — are recycled into compost. The SMSC Organics Recycling Facility also processes wood to be used as mulch. The enterprise’s compost and mulch products are available for retail and wholesale purchasing and is open to the public.

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Ruffridge Johnson of Centerville, Minn., held its first ever Ecoverse product lineup demo day at the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility in Shakopee, Minn., on July 20.

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Among the machines demonstrated were the Doppstadt AK640K high-speed grinder and the Doppstadt Inventhor 9 shredder.

Ruffridge Johnson photo The EcoScreen Duplex 52 is a double-drum trommel screen that allows for high-production, three-fraction screening.

CEG photo (L-R) are Delton DeMarce, service manager of Ruffridge Johnson; Pete Summers, service specialist of Ruffridge Johnson; Nick Ender, sales manager of environmental equipment of Ruffridge Johnson; and Dave Hosch, president of Ruffridge Johnson. Ruffridge Johnson photo Beautiful weather led to great attendance as the event showcased various Ecoverse machines.

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OhioFirmIncreasesProduction WithCDE’sTechnologySolution

CDE, a supplier of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, announced that it is due to commission a wash plant for Duff Quarry.

Headquartered in Huntsville, Ohio, and operating for more than 75 years, Duff Quarry produces quality stone, sand and gravel to serve customers, contractors and local communities from its current three sites across the state.

The plant will be run by Duff Sand and Gravel, part of parent group Duff Quarry in Lewistown, Ohio, in a bid to increase the firm’s sand and gravel production.

The decision for Duff Quarry to expand business operations comes with increased demand for construction materials in the local market, as well as markets up to an hour haul away.

The demand for aggregates in Ohio has already exceeded production capability with an uplift in construction work in the area, including the development of the Intel project in NewAlbany, meaning the requirement for construction materials is unlike anything Duff Quarry has seen before.

Headquartered in Huntsville, Ohio, and operating for more than 75 years, Duff Quarry produces quality stone, sand and gravel to serve customers, contractors and local communities from its current three sites across the state.

market, and CDE’s thorough industry knowledge and technological advancements, a well thought out plant process that meets the needs of the site was developed.

Ross Duff, president of Duff Sand and Gravel Inc. and vice-president of Duff Quarry Inc. said: “With recent supply constraints and the Intel project, the CDE plant will ensure that I will be able to meet the demands of my customers as well as have a guaranteed source of sand for my family’s ready-mix operations. We are not out to take customers from the Columbus market however I won’t turn them away if aggregate is not available in their local market.”

The new technology from CDE can process up to 300 tons per hour allowing Duff Quarry to produce more material per year to meet the demands of the market.

The team at Duff Quarry also sees the investment in the new plant as a way to guarantee consistent availability of concrete sand for the family business’six ready mix plants, at its sister company, Ohio Ready Mix Inc.

CDE and Duff Quarry initially met at ConExpo in 2020. In 2022, once the plant wasreadytobedeveloped,thetwobusinesses began working on the planning process.

With Duff Quarry’s expertise on the local

Commenting on the partnership with CDE, Duff said: “We visited CDE’s stand at the most recent ConExpo trade show earlier this year and, once again, we left the show very impressed with the expertise of the CDE team and the quality of the equipment. Wealsofeltreassuredthattheplantwouldbe tailored to our needs when CDE went through a thorough and complete review of material gradings during the pre-sales stage. We know the decision to partner with CDE is the right one, and we look forward to seeing the plant in action.”

Tiff McMullan, regional pre-sales operations supervisor of CDE added: “It’s been a pleasure getting to know the Duff Quarry team. We’re both committed to delivering excellence and exceptional standards of customer service, so this is a collaboration that just makes sense. We’re excited to continue working together to build relationships for the future.”

The plant is due to be commissioned in early 2024.

For more information, visit cdegroup.com. 

RIPPER, 4”deck bars/RIPPER HD-5” deck bars, Our largest model designed for rip rap, shot rock, And large material. Bar spaces available 2”-30”

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NEW 2022 Terramac RT7R 360-degree Rotating Crawler Carrier, SN: 00239 CALL FOR PRICE

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Conveyor in Various 20’ to 50’ Clearspan Sections. All in Very Good Cond

#310004 1997 MANITOWOC 222 (100 TON)

CRANE 130′ of boom plus jib, has all rear counterweights, but no track counterweights. 3rd drum, Cummins engine, & new computer board. Tracks have 36″ pads and extendable side frames with hydraulic cylinders. Johnson 650 hook ball. Overall, good condition

#660013 2011 New Holland L230 skidsteer. 2,595 hours. New tires, new bucket with bolt on cutting edge. Open Rops, cleaned & painted. Good condition.

#111079 2008

TRACK-MOUNTED JAW CRUSHER. 9,028 overall hrs. Cat C9 power w/Cat rebuild approx. 3 yrs ago. 70-80% jaw plates. Includes self-cleaning, crossbelt magnet, 42″x14′ vibrating grizzly feeder, & underconveyer. Overall, good cond.

#510129 2018 FURUKAWA 1100ED HYDRAULIC ROCK DRILL. Like new w/ Cummins 6.7 engine (465 hrs) & 118 impact hrs on HD818 drifter. Set up for T-38 steel, 14′ starter & (5) 12′ rod changes. Has auto-rod changer, auto greaser, and dust collector. Right & rear view cameras, 35 gallon water tank, and ILMeg angle indicator. Very good condtion.

#112050 ANACONDA I-12 (43X45) TRACK

MOUNTED IMPACT CRUSHER with approx. 500 hours, 43″ diameter, 4-bar rotor on a 45″ wide Universal Crushers impact chamber with a 42″ under-crusher conveyor. 44″x14′ vibrating grizzly feeder with (2) 30″ step grizzly sections with 26″ fines collection discharge belt. 8.5 yard hopper w/ fold down extensions. Cummins 380HP stage 5 engine. Variable speed drives on feeder and all belts. Includes 30″ magnet. Plant rated at 400 TPH

#640055 2021 SANY SY265CLR LONG REACH EXCAVATOR 1750 hours, (60′) with 1750 hours, Cummins QSB6.7 T4F engine, 190 hp, 70,000lb shipping weight. Has A/C, heat, & radio. Max reach at ground level 57′ 9″ & max digging depth 43′ 9″. Has 31″ track pads, 60″ digging bucket, & plumbed for hydraulic mower. 1-owner machine. Remainder of 5 yr / 5000 hour warranty (though Jan 2026).

DRILLS & COMPRESSORS

#510130 - (2014) Furukawa 1200ED hydraulic drill with approx 9500 total frame hours & 3733 hrs on re-manned Cummins 6.7 engine & 3502 impact hrs. Fops/Rops cab with a/c, heat, auto rod changer/ greaser, dust collector, anti-jam circuit and set up for T-45 steel w/ 12' rod change. Good condition.

#510099-Tamrock DHA550 self-contained hydraulic drill with Deutz air cooled engine. Has 1185 impact hours. Good condition.

#530022-Joy RAM EXT air track drill with VCR 360 hammer. Hoses appear to be in working condition. U.C. approx 70%- overall good condition.

#580000-Furukawa HD712 drifter with approximately 4786 total impact hours and zero hours on complete reseal. Was used on 1200EDII. Ready to be installed for operation.

#520032-Ingersoll Rand 750CFM/300PSI high pressure compressor with Cat 3406 engine. Runs and operates good.

#510128 Atlas Copco T45 Smartroc hydraulic drill with 9600hrs on Cat C9 engine and 3600 hrs on Copco 3060 drifter. Set up for 60mm steel. Drill running daily.

PRIMARY CRUSHERS/FEEDERS

#131022 Hewitt Robbins 48"x20' vibrating grizzly feeder (E-11 mechanism) with hopper. Good condition.

#118000-New/never used Universal 2036 jaw crusher parts including: Jaw plates, toggle seats, toggle plates, spring loaders, and all thread rods.

#154005 PORTABLE CEC 6X16 3-D WASH PLANT W/ TWIN 36″ SANDSCREW Ni-hard wear shoes 95%. 1st deck 2-panels (1/4″x4″ slot & 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 square). 2nd deck 1/2″ square. 3rd deck 1 panel 3/16″ and (3) panels 1/4″ square. All mounted on factory 3axle chassis. Overall, very good condition.

#112046-Metso Nordberg LT1213S Loko Track mobile crushing & screening plant x47". 12 cubic yard hopper w/ vibrating grizzly feeder. Screening module is 2005. Conveyor width 47" & feed width 43".

EARTHMOVING

#640056 - 2016 Sany SY335C excavator with 4900 hours on Cummins 275hp T4 engine. VG undercarriage (approx 75%). 31" triple bar grousers & 51" bucket with Fleco thumb & all plumbing. A/C, heat, & radio. 80,000 lbs including bucket & thumb. Overall, very clean machine, VG condition.

#640057 - 2007 Volvo 330BLC with 5800 hours on 6 cyl D12C, 198hp engine. 58" bucket with teeth and hyd. Thumb. 31" track pads, 78,000 lb operating wgt. Overall, good condition.

#610132-1989 Cat 980C wheel loader with 265 hp Cat 3306 engine (Hr meter not working), power shift transmission, and 5.5 yard spade nose bucket.

#610137-1995 John Deere 644G Loader with unknown hours and 3 3/4 yard bucket. Good rubber and runs great, overall good condition.

#410063-CAT D9H w/ EROPS cab w/ A/C, straight blade w/tilt. Single shank, 4-barrel ripper. 24" pads. U/C (overall approx 70%). Rebuilt engine, trans, and finals (HMR 2994) Left Trunnion is available but needs to be installed. Overall good condition.

#700001 CAT 12F MOTORGRADER (1970) power shift, hydraulic side shift, & scarifier. 14.00-24TG tires approx 30-40%. Everything works and runs good. Good condition.

#141154 Anaconda self-contained 4x10 2-Deck track-mounted scalping screen w/ approx. 500 hours, 3 hydraulic folding stockpile conveyors & JCB 444 EcoMAX 74HP engine (T4F). Flipdown hopper tailgate for direct feed. Variable speed for all belts. Max feed up to 16" & machine is rated up to 250HP.

SCREENS & WASH EQUIPMENT

#141120-Nordberg 6x20 3-deck incline screen with ball tray on bottom deck. No motor, but was a running take out. Good condition.

#142003-Deister 5x16 2-deck horizontal, underslung screen with new bearings

SECONDARY CRUSHERS

Universal 130/150TC secondary impact crusher with third curtain. Capable of up to 14" feed and 250TPH of minus 1". Includes chutes, spare wear parts, and belts.

##121033-Universal 150/230 impactor with completely rebuilt rotor, new shoes, new hammers, and some new liners (inside looks very good). (2) new 350hp electric motors and new drive sheave. Crusher and motor only, no stand. #123025-Portable Telsmith 48" STD cone w/ 30" feed conveyor w/ 20 HP motor, Dodge TDT5 reducer, 36" undercrusher conveyor w/ WEG 20HP electric motor. Cone has 125HP 1150RPM motor, mounted on factory tandem axle chassis. Good brakes, very good rubber. Good running cone. #121058-Spokane model 74 vertical shaft impact crusher with stand and 250hp electric motor. Has 4-shoe table and anvil ring with good shoes and near new anvils.

#122001 Portable closed circuit Cedarapids 4026 triple roll crusher with 5x14 2 deck, plus 5'x42" scalping screen & 50 HP motor. 24"x6' cross conveyor with 5HP motor under scalping screen. 36"x24' discharge belt with 10HP motor. 30"x20' recycle belt with 10HP motor and 36"x32' long belt (missing 10 HP motor).

ZEMER 42” X 620’

TEREX/PEGSON XR400 (25×43)

Atlas Copco LH 390 Breaker Cracks Down On Tough Underwater Project

Rock breaking projects on land are tough, but nothing Atlas Copco handheld breakers can’t handle. Fracturing rocks underwater, on the other hand... now there’s a challenge of a much higher order. Just ask Pina Dalgıçlık naat San and Trade (PDIST), a specialist underwater contractor based in Bakırköy, one of the oldest districts in Istanbul, Turkey.

The company is currently using Atlas Copco’s robust LH 390 pneumatic breaker for an intensive eightmonth underwater electrical infrastructure project, as part of a wider effort to energize cruise liners and cargo ships across Turkey and Malta.

The “Malta Medium Voltage Underwater Cable Laying” project will enable vessels to plug into shoreside electricity to charge onboard systems while berthed at port, swapping out the need for fuel-dependency in place of clean electric.

Coupled with Atlas Copco’s LP 18-40PE Hydraulic Power Pack, the LH 390 handheld hydraulic breaker is being used to crush rocks beneath the water’s surface in order to prepare the area for underwater electric cables. On land, the LP 18-40PE Hydraulic Power Pack transmits power to drive the submerged LH 390 breaker unit, which is tasked with the demanding job of fragmenting rocks and dislodging them from the ground to forge a clear path for the cables, which will transmit electricity to allotted on-land charging ports.

Tough By Design

While such a demanding application may land other air units in troubled waters, Atlas Copco’s LH 390 hydraulic unit has proven itself to be tough enough to take such a challenge in its stride. As one of the most powerful handheld breakers in the world, the titan LH 390 is designed to break anything, anywhere.

Weighing 73 lbs. and offering 125 bar of pressure, its high pressure-to-weight ratio also means users can achieve optimal performance without compromising on portability, the manufacturer said.

The LH 390 handheld breaker is coated with premium water resistant, anti-corrosion and anti-rust paint, meaning it can be plunged in saline ocean water and remerge unscathed. Before use, the machine’s robust design and high-quality components also are rigorously tested at Atlas Copco’s inhouse testing facility, ensuring it is suitable to weather any storm.

Vibro-Reduction Technology

The PDIST team is required to physically dive underwater to power their tools, which is why it is important to not only have a breaker unit that is tough enough to crack rocks underwater, but also easy to maneuver and work with. Fortunately, Atlas Copco’s LH 390 handheld breaker’s slim design and lightweight design offers a smooth user experience.

“Mobility is one factor that is really critical to this operation,” said Serdar Yaygili, PDIST general manager. “We are

routinely diving into the water to remove rocks and debris from the seabed, then swimming back up to the surface again — all while operating and carrying our handheld breaker.

“The LH 390’s high power to weight ratio means we can get plenty done in a short space of time, improving our team’s productivity and enabling us to ‘crack’ on with our project with ease — pun intended.”

The LH 390’s vibration reduction technology and low noise also means that PDIST can work comfortably for a full workday, without risking injury.

Once finalized, the project is predicted to reduce the emissions of visiting cruise liners and cargo ships significantly supporting the region’s electric and net zero transformation. PDIST is spending two months completing rock breaking work in Bandirma, Turkey, and another six months in Malta.

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

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PDIST using an Atlas Copco LH 390 hydraulic breaker underwater for drilling rocks.

One of Atlas Copco’s hydraulic breakers and the LP 1840PE hydraulic power pack.

Customers See Ecoverse Machines in Action at Ruffridge Johnson’s Demo Day

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“What a great opportunity to spend time with people in the environmental processing industry,” said Dave Hosch, president of Ruffridge Johnson. “The chance to see multiple pieces of equipment showcased at one site was very attractive to the attendees.”

With such an extensive facility and large acreage of multiple stages of biomass material this facility was the perfect place to demo the following Ecoverse machines:

• Doppstadt high-torque shredder

• Doppstadt high-speed grinder

• Doppstadt trommel screen

• EcoScreen trommel screen

• Backhus windrow turner

• EcoSift density separator

• EcoSift windsifter

• Backers star screen

“What a great day,” said Nick Ender, sales manager, environmental equipment of Ruffridge Johnson. “We had great weather, a large group of customers and a great lineup of equipment to demonstrate.”  CEG

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Attendees witnessed the power of the grinder and shredder, as well as the windrow turner during Ruffridge Johnson’s Ecoverse demo day.

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The high efficiency operation of the Backhus A60 windrow turner requires less horsepower and results in hourly fuel savings.

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KYTC Transforms Fallen Trees Into Valuable Mulch

A recent video from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet illustrated how it worked with the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and other state agencies on a “debris-tomulch” project that turned thousands of trees downed by major flooding across eastern Kentucky earlier this year into beneficial mulch made available for commercial sale

Forthefirstfewweeksafterthe flooding, KYTC crews focused on removing debris while reopening several roads and bridges — repairing and replacing damaged bridges with temporary structures.

That work removed more than 403,000 tonsofdebrisfromwaterwaysandrights-ofway in eastern Kentucky as part of the agency’s flood cleanup efforts.The initiative eliminated debris from 48 damaged vehicles whileclearing615mi.ofstreamsandcreeks.

Nearly 100,000 tons of wood debris were sent to one of two Kentucky mulching facil-

ities for re-use as part of this program, KYTC noted.

That wood debris ultimately produced about 160,000 cu. yds. of mulch — equivalent to almost 2.1 million bags of the mulch product typically sold in home improvement stores,theagencysaid—madeavailablefor commercial sale.

For more information, visit youtube.com/watch?v=TVTg0R25ZZQ&t= 2s. 

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Nearly 100,000 tons of wood debris were sent to one of two Kentucky mulching facilities for re-use.

McCoyConstruction&ForestryContinuesMidwestExpansion

McCoyGroupInc.,afamily-ownedcompany based in Dubuque, Iowa, is expanding its business base into Tennessee and Kentucky with the purchase of eight John DeereConstructionandForestrystoresfrom Meade Tractor Inc. The acquisition is expected to be finalized in early October 2023.MCFplanstoretainthecurrentMeade Tractor Construction and Forestry employeesaspartoftheacquisition. Thisexpansion will bring the number of McCoy Construction and Forestry John Deere stores to 24, located throughout the Midwest.

“We are proud and excited to announce anotherexpansionwithourJohnDeeredivision. A continued thanks to all McCoy Group employees that make these opportunities possible,” said Greg McCoy, president

and CEO of McCoy Group Inc.

“As we continue to expand this business unit the passion for customer service will remain our focus,” said Jeff Herkert, MCF president. “We are excited by the possibilities this new chapter brings for our new and existing customers, employees, John Deere and the entire McCoy Group family.”

“This partnership will be an outstanding opportunity for Meade Tractor’s construction and forestry customers and most importantly for Meade’s valuable Construction and Forestry employees,” said Chuck Meade, president of Meade Tractor. “The McCoyfamilyhasaremarkabletrackrecord with customers and employees dating all the way back to 1958. They recognize the expertise and relationships the Meade team

brings to their group. Both organizations are sure to benefit from the sharing of best practices, as two strong teams meld together to become one high-performing unit under the McCoy Construction and Forestry brand. Meade Tractor will continue to expand its existing John Deere agriculture and turf dealerships and we look forward to partnering with McCoy to advance the John Deere brand in our respective markets.”

The new McCoy Construction and Forestrylocationswilljoinagrowingorganization that is already home to six subsidiaries including 26 Midwest-based Freightliner dealerships — Truck Country and Stoops — and 51- terminal bulk tank transportation companies Foodliner and Quest Liner.

TheMcCoyGroupInc.istheparentcompany for six subsidiaries engaged in the truck, transportation and construction and forestry industries, and is wholly owned and operated by the McCoy family.

Truck Country and Stoops FreightlinerQuality Trailer are a group of 26 Freightliner/Western Star truck and Wabash trailer dealerships in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Additionally, the McCoy transportation group consists of Foodliner and Quest Liner. McCoy Construction and Forestry serves customers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin.

For more information, visit mccoygroup.com. 

PalfingerPresentsInnovative,SmartSolutionsatUtilityExpo

Palfinger, a leading provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions, announced its participation in this year’s The Utility Expo in Louisville, Ky., from Sept. 26 to 28.

Knownforbeingthepremiereventforutilityprofessionals and construction contractors, The Utility Expo provides the perfect platform for Palfinger to showcase its lineup of tailor-made solutions specifically designed to cater to the unique needs of the NorthAmerican utility industry.

“The Utility Expo is a fantastic opportunity to connect and engage with customers and partners, discuss their unique challenges, and work together on developing solutions for their success,” said Ismael Daneluz, vice president of sales and service North and Latin America, Palfinger.

“Our commitment to understanding and addressing the needs of our customers has paved the way for us to becomeatrustedpartnerintheNorthAmericanmarket. We look forward to showcasing the value of our innovative products and continuing to grow our presence in the region.”

Innovative, Smart, Eco-Efficient Solutions

Palfinger’s presence at The Utility Expo will feature an array of products and solutions, underscoring the company’s commitmenttoinnovationandcustomer-centricdesign.

On display for the first time at The Utility Expo is the P 570 aerial work platform, which offers flexibility at elevated heights and empowers safe and confident work in challeng-

ing environments.

Showing commitment to eco-efficient technologies, Palfinger also is highlighting its eDrive system, a hybrid technology that combines the benefits of a conventional bucket truck with a low noise level and emission-free working environment. Palfinger also will feature an extensive range of bucket truck models: ETC 40 IH with eDrive, ETCMH 40

and

SNV. These trucks are built using proven technologies to improve both operator safety and efficiency. NottobemissedatthePalfingerboothisthePALPro 39 mechanics truck. Designed for field mechanics, it boasts of enhanced durability and exceptional off-road performance. Paired with the PSC 6025 service crane and personnel basket, this powerful combination enhances any fleet’s capabilities, regardless of its size. Rounding out the exhibit, the PK 65002-SH knuckle boomcraneshowcasesPalfinger’sdedicationtoproviding high-performance solutions that cater to diverse industry needs.

Committed to Becoming Industry Leader

Aligned with its Vision & Strategy 2030, Palfinger aims to empower NorthAmerican customers with customizable, connected hardware and software solutions. The company’s commitment to the region is evident through its expansive sales and service network, a mobile fleet of more than 100 service vehicles, four manufacturing and assembly sites, and 15 locations offering custom-built solutions.

The recent opening of its new regional headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill., further highlights this commitment.

As Palfinger continues its journey towards market leadership within the NorthAmerican lifting industry, its presence at The Utility Expo reaffirms the company’s dedication to innovation, customer collaboration and sustainable growth. For more information, visit www.palfinger.com. 

Several models of Palfinger bucket trucks will be on display at this year’s The Utility Expo.

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Cat Expresses Pride in Long Heritage in South Milwaukee

CATERPILLAR from page 8

After intensely studying the habits of operators with varying skill levels, Caterpillar introduced its first technology advancement package for the Cat 7495 series shovels in 2016, Operator Assist — Enhanced Motion Control (EMC). This innovationdeliveredmachineprotectionand simplified operation to boost longevity and improve productivity.

Protecting the dipper, the software automatically limited swing forces when the operator attempted to swing the dipper through the bank. It also safeguarded the crowd ropes and brake, and it prevented boom jacking situations to improve machine cycle times and productivity.

Today, more ERS technologies to

improveefficiencyandlowercostsarebeing introduced at a faster pace than ever before. This year, Caterpillar launched two new technology packages for ERS models — the Integrated Technology Package (ITP) and OperatorAssist Package (OA).

Eliminating the need for additional in-cab displays from one-off tech packages, ITP and its modules serve as the foundation for launching current and future technologies. It also provides seamless integration and quicker installation of Cat MineStar Solutions’operational technologies that help to track, monitor and manage the shovel.

OA offers more advanced machine protection and operating simplicity. It features a LiDAR vision system — similar to the technology found on autonomous mining trucks

— to scan the front of the shovel, helping to avoid accidental collisions between the dipper and machine.

Cat ERS Models — Moving Mountains

Since the acquisition, Caterpillar has producedmorethan200ofthe134.4-toncapacity ERS models in South Milwaukee, initially under the Bucyrus name and now as Caterpillar.

The average lifespan of today’s Cat 7495 shovel is 20 years with machines working in some of the harshest operating conditions around the world, from the subfreezing oil sands of Canada to the arid Chilean deserts whereaverageannualrainfallislessthan1.0in.

From1990to2022,roughly237machines

— both Bucyrus 495 and Cat 7495 series — have moved more than 116 billion tons of material. If this quantity were moved by the 400-ton Cat 797 mining truck, it would have resultedin290.1milliontruckloadsandhave takenover13.9millionhourstocomplete,given a 2.88-minute cycle and truck spotting time.

“We are proud of our long heritage in South Milwaukee, the impact the equipment produced at this location has had on the global market over the last 130 years, and the talented and dedicated team continuing the tradition of excellence in the production and support of Cat electric rope shovels and draglines,” said Jeremy Niedens, facility manager — South Milwaukee for Caterpillar.

Formoreinformation,visitwww.cat.com.

Rebuilding Kankakee: IDOT Highlights Major Projects

Entering year five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced Aug. 15 that multiple projects in the Kankakee area are complete, planned or under way, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by the historic, bipartisan capital program. Twelve projects represent a total investment of $263.5 million,improvingsafetyandmobilitywhilesustainingandcreating good-paying jobs throughout the region.

“Rebuild Illinois is revitalizing communities and neighborhoods by investing in projects and people in the Kankakee area and throughout the state,” said Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “Through the largest capital program in state history, IDOT will be delivering improvements to build a more resilient, accessible and equitable system of transportation for generations to come, while creating jobs and enhancing local quality of life.”

Of the 12 projects, four are scheduled to be completed in 2023, three are scheduled to finish by the end of 2024, with the remaining five anticipated to begin from 2025 through 2027.

ï Waldron Road over Interstate 57: A bridge replacement with a wider structure to eventually accommodate additionalinterstatelanesstartedayearago.Theprojectalso includes retaining walls. Construction is complete.

ï I-57overGrinnellRoadandrailroadtracksnorthof

Illinois 17: Bridge replacements started last year. Northbound bridge work continues. One lane in each direction remains open in the southbound lanes. Traffic will then beshiftedontothenewlanesoncetheyarecompletesowork can begin replacing the southbound bridges.The entire project is expected to be finished by the end of 2024.

ï ArmourRoadovertheCanadianNationalRailroad: A bridge replacement started last year. One lane in each direction remains open. This project is expected to be completed next summer.

ï Illinois 50 at Armour Road in Bradley: An intersection improvement started this spring. Other items include storm sewer, shared-use path, sidewalk, curb and gutter, lighting,trafficsignalsandlandscaperestoration.Theproject includes improvements to the intersection of Armour Road and Pharmaceutical Drive/Arthur Burch Drive. Anticipated completion date is late 2024.

ï U.S. 45/52 over Rock Creek west of Manteno: A bridge replacement that was started in 2022 wrapped up in June.

ï Illinois 115 in Kankakee: Patching and resurfacing from Washington Avenue to Gar Creek just south of 1000S Road was completed in late July.

ï Illinois 102 from the Will/Kankakee County line to U.S. 45/52 in Bourbonnais: Signal improvements and

milling and resurfacing began in September 2022. The project is scheduled to be completed by winter.

ïI-57andU.S.45/52interchange:Thisprojectwillconvert the present folded diamond interchange into a diamond interchange, replace the overpass and improve I-57 and U.S. 45/52. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2025.

ï I-57atManteno:This project will reconstruct the interchange at Manteno (exit 322) and will replace the bridge over I-57. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2025.

ï Illinois 50 from Brookmont Boulevard to U.S. 45/52: This project will replace the pavement in this area. Work is anticipated to begin in 2026.

ï Illinois 115 from U.S. 45/52 (Water Street) to JeffreyStreet:Thisprojectwillreplacethepavementinthis area. Work is anticipated to begin in 2026.

ïI-57atIllinois17interchange:Thisprojectwillconvert the present folded diamond interchange into a single point urbaninterchange(SPUI)andalongwithreplacingtheoverpass and improving I-57 and Illinois 17. Work is anticipated to begin in 2027.

“These investments in the Kankakee area will strengthen our system of multimodal transportation across the state,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman.

For more information, visit https://idot.click/RebuildIllinois. 

The Bucyrus Steam Shovel and Dredge Company opened a new manufacturing facility in South Milwaukee, Wis., to improve and expand its production facilities in 1893.

“Dredges were used as part of the California gold rush, and shovels were a part of the vast Mesabi Iron Ranges,” said Shawn Paap, commercial manager of Cat electric rope shovels (ERS).

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Mazio’sDemoAttachmentLineOffersRightToolforEveryJob

ThecompletelineofdemolitionattachmentsfromPortSt. Lucie, Fla.-based Mazio Attachments LLC offers contractors the tools they need to complete any demolition job — from primary and secondary crushers to multiprocessors, pulverizers, and grapples.

Mazio offers six main attachment models, designed to fit excavators from 1 ton to 130 tons of operating weight:

ïRSSeriesdemolition crushers are designed for primary demolition work. With two hydraulic cylinders providing high strength for primary crushing, the RS Series crushers are ideal for crushing concrete, while reducing noise and vibrations. The RS offers a full 360-degree of rotation for accurate positioning, Hardox/Weldox structure, reversedcylinderstoprotectthecylinderrods,pressurerelief valve, and interchangeable teeth and blades.

ï The RV Series hydraulic rotating crusher works well in both primary and secondary demolition. Featuring a regenerative circuit for quick jaw opening and closing and a hydraulic rotation of 360-degree, the RV Series provides precise positioning of the crusher in every working condition. The RV features a Hardox 400 structure, reversed cylinders to protect the cylinder rods, pressure relief valve, and interchangeable teeth

ï The functional and versatile MC Series multiprocessor with interchangeable jaw system is ideal for the contractor who works in both primary and secondary demolition. A fitting kit allows the jaw to be changed for demolition, recycling,andscrapapplications. The MC Series has a Hardox/Weldox structure, dual reversed cylinders to protect the cylinderrods,pressurereliefvalve and multiple jaw kits.

ï Mazio FPV Series pulverizers for secondarydemolitionandrecyclingneedsfeaturea100 percent Hardox steel structure, reversed cylinder to protect the rod, interchangeable teeth and blades, and a pressure

see MAZIO page 52

Mazio FPV Series pulverizers for secondary demolition and recycling needs feature a 100 percent Hardox steel structure, reversed cylinder to protect the rod, interchangeable teeth and blades, and a pressure relief valve.

Featuring a regenerative circuit for quick jaw opening and closing and a hydraulic rotation of 360-degrees, the RV Series provides precise positioning of the crusher in every working condition.

The MP Series of mechanical pulverizers provide speed and strength in pulverizing a variety of material on the demolition site, while also separating reinforcing rods from concrete.

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Diamond Mowers recommends this tool to be ideal for processing material up to 4 in. in diameter and said the attachment is highly productive on tall grass, small trees, brush and fence lines due to its Tri-Hex mulching disc.

Founded in 1853 by the Illinois Central Railroad (from whichitsnamederives),Centralia,Ill.,liesapproximately60 mi. east of St. Louis. Due to its predominantly rural surroundings,agricultureisessentialtothelocaleconomy.With land aplenty, maintenance is needed as numerous areas susceptible to overgrowth and unwanted vegetation impede the land and hinder its profitability.

To help local landowners effectively manage their land, mitigate invasive species and optimize their properties, Braydon and Rachel Lockwood, owners of L&C Land Solutions LLC, provide services ranging from clearing farmland to pond and lake bank mowing and general land maintenance. The Lockwoods recently added the 40-in. excavator Brush Cutter Pro X from Diamond Mowers to their equipment fleet and have credited the high-performance cutting tool for expanding their range of servicesandincreasingproject efficiency.

“The attachment is very easy to use and run, and the mowerheadcanbeusedina variety of ways,” said Braydon. “We are constantly discovering new methods of using it, so the opportunities are endless.”

The heavy-duty, hydraulically powered 40in. excavator Brush Cutter Pro X boasts a simple design that keeps operation and maintenance costs low, according to the company. Diamond Mowers recommends this tool to be ideal

Cutter Pro X from Diamond Mowers to their equipment fleet and have credited the high-performance cutting tool for expanding their range of services and increasing project efficiency.

for processing material up to 4 in. in diameter and said the attachment is highly productive on tall grass, small trees, brush and fence lines due to its Tri-Hex mulching disc. This disc provides powerful inertia in tough conditions and prevents material build-up between the deck and blade carrier, according to the company. It is also strategically engineered toreachslopes,waterways,railwaysandotherhard-to-reach areas — making it an ideal tool for L&C.

“We chose Diamond because it seemed like the most well-put-together mower for what we were looking to accomplish with our business,” said Rachel. “The cost was reasonable and equal to the market, and the equipment is well built and worth the value.”

Adding to its appeal for the Lockwoods was that Diamond Mowers was highly recommended by their local equipment dealer, Bobcat of St. Louis.

“The Bobcat team was instrumental in our decision,” added Rachel. “They were extremely knowledgeable about the attachment and made sure no questions we asked were leftunanswered.Theywereeffectiveandtookcareofeverything we needed in a timely manner.”

In addition to the 40-in. model, Diamond Mowers’excavatorBrushCutterProXisavailablein50-in.,60-in.and72in. cutting widths to accommodate carriers from 6.5 to 25 metric tons and handle material up to 10 in. in diameter.The blade carrier boasts three hardened steel blades that are built to swing and pivot, allowing them to break away around rocks and stand up to the rigors of demanding work conditions. The attachment also is equipped with a spring-loaded retractable shield to deflect debris.

Diamond Mowers offers a wide range of specialized cutting attachments compatible with most skid-steer, tractor, wheel loader, and

brands.

For more information, visit DiamondMowers.com.

excavator

The Lockwoods recently added the 40-in. excavator Brush

Diamond Mowers photo

Diamond Mowers photo

Mazio ManufacturesAttachments for Variety of Industries

MAZIO from page 49

relief valve.

• The MP Series of mechanical pulverizers provide speed and strength in pulverizing a variety of material on the demolition site, while also separating reinforcing rods from concrete. The MP Series requires no hydraulic installation because they utilize the piston pushing force of the excavator’s penetrating arm to operate.

• Mazio’s GR Series selection grabbers are built from wear-resistant steel and are designed to nimbly grab demo-

lition materials for sorting and loading

In addition to its comprehensive product line, Mazio’s demolition experts work in tandem with its dealers to provide contractors with guidance on ways to increase their productivity and profits, ensuring success.All Mazio demolition tools come with a 12-month warranty with no operating hour limitations.

Mazio Attachments LLC is an Italian manufacturer of specialized attachments for the construction, demolition, recycling, mining, aggregates, excavation, scrap and

forestry industries. With engineering and manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Italy and Colombia, Mazio designs its distinctive purple attachments to work with all makes and sizes of carrier machine, from hydraulic excavators, skid steer loaders and backhoes to wheel loaders, tele-handlers and more. Mazio attachments are available through a growing dealer network or direct, depending on location. The company offers immediate delivery for spare parts and service, and field training for operators. For more information, visit www.mazio.us. 

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The 59th annual Bobcat North Dakota Open brought exciting pro and amateur golf to the Fargo Country Club Aug. 25 to 27, while also supporting The Village Family Service Center, a local non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of area children and families.

Andre Metzger won the tournament, becoming the first player to ever win the Bobcat North Dakota Open tournament four times.

Tied for second place, behind Metzger, was Zander Winston and Chris Gilman. Ian Siminoch topped the amateur division of the tournament.

Bobcat Company has served as the lead corporate sponsor for the tournament since 1984, donating more than $1.2 million in support of The Village’s community outreach services.

“All of us at Bobcat Company are proud to support this annual tournament and the greater Fargo-area community,” said Mike Ballweber, president of Doosan Bobcat North America. “The Bobcat North Dakota Open is a great way to host and showcase pro and amateur golf talent while also helping The Village build a brighter future for area kids and families in need of our support.”

The three-day pro-am golf tournament concluded with an awards presentation during which Bobcat representatives presented a check for $1.2 million to Kelly Olson, president and CEO of The Village. The check represents Bobcat Company’s total donations while serving as the annual tournament’s title sponsor.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of Bobcat Company,” said Kelly Olson, president and CEO of The Village Family Service Center. “Their generosity is truly making a difference in the lives of the people we serve, and we look forward to continuing this important partnership in the years to come.”

Other major sponsors of the tournament were: Bell Bank, Bremer Bank, D-S Beverages, J & M Printing, Lapham-

Hickey Steel Corp, Lenker Consulting and Swanston Equipment Corporation.

Alarge field of amateur golfers were paired with pros during the rounds. The tournament’s events also included a kick-off celebration, barbeque and a Big Brothers Big Sisters program golf clinic for children who each received a set of junior golf clubs courtesy of the North Dakota Golf Association.

The 59th annual Bobcat North Dakota Open is a part of the Dakotas Tour, an 18-event, professional golf tour played in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.

About Dakotas Tour

The Dakotas Tour is a developmental tour that has served as a starting point for many young pros coming out of college, wanting to sharpen their game prior to a shot at the PGA, Nationwide or Champions tours. The Dakotas Tour is an 18-event professional golf tour played in the Midwest states of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and North and South Dakota. Professional golfers play for a total of about $750,000 over the course of a quick nine weeks, starting the week before the Fourth of July and ending the week after Labor Day.

About Village Family Service Center

The Village Family Service Center enhances the lives of individuals and families through behavioral health and community services. Expertly trained counselors help those dealing with a wide range of issues — addiction, depression, trauma and more. The Village also offers a mentoring program, an employee assistance program and workplace training services.

The Village has offices across North Dakota and Minnesota and reaches more than 76,000 people each year.

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BOMAG Expands Southeastern’s Territory to Include West Virginia

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BOMAG Americas announced that it has expanded its dealer agreement with Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. to now include West Virginia. Southeastern Equipment now provides West Virgina contractors sales, service and parts support for the full BOMAG product line, spanning from light equipment to landfill compactors, from its new South Charleston, W.Va. store, as well as Gallipolis and Marietta, Ohio, locations. Partnering with BOMAG since the 1990’s, the fullline equipment dealer now represents BOMAG in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and West Virginia.

Southeastern Equipment traces its roots to 1957 and builds a solid foundation based on strong work ethic and forging last ing relationships to help customers succeed in their business. With an eye toward delivering world-class customer experiences, Southeastern Equipment invests in dedicated machine specialists with decades of field experience to help contractors get the most performance out of the equipment. The company also offers an online parts ordering portal along with ordering directly from a branch location.

“Southeastern’s passion for providing superior service and jobsite solutions is second to none, which is why they have been a top performing BOMAG dealer for the last three decades,” said Cole Renken, vice president of sales and marketing for BOMAG Americas. “As they expand their customer network from the new West Virginia location, we anticipate Southeastern to continue their success with the full BOMAG product line of compactors, pavers, milling machines and recycling/stabilization equipment.”

In August, the dealer celebrated the official opening of its new South Charleston location. Thor Hess, executive vice

president of Southeastern Equipment was excited with contractor response and attendance.

“It’s difficult for contractors to leave their jobsites during the height of the season, and the fact that we had such a positive turnout shows there’s a definite appetite for alternative earthmoving, compaction and asphalt equipment choices,” he said. “BOMAG has been a wonderful road and asphalt partner for us, so it’s a natural line addition for West Virginia. We look forward to building on the excellent BOMAG brand reputation in the state.”

The extensive BOMAG light equipment line leverages decades of compaction experience to include tampers, single direction and reversible plate compactors, multipurpose compactors, and small single and double drum rollers. More than 30 smooth and padfoot drum models comprise the single drum and highspeed soil compactor range, and contractors can choose from more than 40 double drum and pneumatic tire rollers offering exclusive technologies for asphalt compaction. BOMAG’s range of cold planers includes 14 utility and fulllane models, while the versatile recycler/stabilizer line delivers fast and efficient full-depth road reclamation and soil stabilization.The paver line features a range of models for paving anything from pathways to the mainline. BOMAG’s broad line of purpose-built landfill compactors boasts an exclusive wheel design that delivers superior compaction results.

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Growth Leads to KDOT’s 69Express Project to Ease Traffic

The 69Express corridor, which stretches from 103rd Street to 179th Street in Overland Park, has crash rates that are 53 percent above the statewide average.

Existing pavement and bridges are approximately 50 years old and are overdue for

to triple by 2030.

“The goal of the U.S. 69 express lanes is to address traffic congestion with a solution that is sustainable far into the future, as traffic continues to grow in the corridor,” said Rockers. “Express lanes do a better job of reducing congestion and improving travel-

agedtoensureacongestion-freetrip.Drivers choose if they want to pay a toll to drive in the free-flowing express lanes, which in turn helps reduce congestion in the toll-free, general-purpose lanes.”

In addition to the express lane improvements alleviating traffic congestion and pro-

improve roadway pavement, bridges and five key interchanges in the corridor.

Rockers noted that input from the public plays an important role in the 69Express project.

“In addition to years of outreach connected to previous studies regarding how to improve U.S.69, in the 15 months prior to the project proposal, the project team has, amongotherefforts,interviewedcommunity leaders; convened focus groups with corridor users; undertaken several statistically validsurveys;andconductedmultipleonline andin-personcommunitybriefingsandpublic meetings, all to gather feedback on the best approach for U.S. 69.

“Now that construction is under way, the project team regularly communicates with the public via the project’s Facebook and Twitter pages and the project website, 69Express.org.”

As for how drivers are responding to necessary closures, said Rockers, “Our designbuild team has developed an innovative strategy to maintain traffic through the corridorduringconstruction.Muchoftheworkis being done at night to mitigate traffic impacts.This approach has kept the need for closures to a minimum and allowed us to keep traffic flowing well during construction, particularly during peak-hour travel times.

“In the few instances where a closure has been necessary, the traveling public has responded well and utilized detour routes.A robust communications campaign alerts drivers to all construction closures and updates.”

As with all major infrastructure projects, theworkisbeingcompletedasateameffort.

“The Kansas Department of Transportation is working in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, the Kansas Turnpike Authority and the city of Overland Park,” said Rockers.

A Cat 317 excavator and a Cat 950M loader at work.

A Cat 349F excavator uses an APE pile hammer.

The U.S. 69 Express Constructors design-build team is a joint venture of Ames Construction and Emery Sapp and Sons, and the design firms of Parsons and GBA.

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SECTION Trucks & Trailers

Innovative Fueling, PM Solution Powers Business Growth

By Cole Walker SPECIAL TO CEG

Since 1962, the JamesA. Rogers Excavating company near Little Rock, Ark., has been providing developers with site preparation, planning and earthmoving services.

The continued success and growth of the company has led to more job sites spread further apart — which creates all new challenges for two of the most important tasks that face heavy equipment fleet managers: greasing and fueling.

“We do small dirt work and multi-million-dollar jobs,” said David Miller, preventative maintenance lead and self-described grease monkey, James A Rogers Excavating.

“This market’s booming. We have been awarded more jobs in recent years and even hired about 30 new employees last year. Right now, we’re hitting our goals, and we’re expecting to perform well beyond our goals.

“Obviously, with more jobs you need a bigger fleet of equipment and that means a lot more fuel. We have eight service trucks at any one time with either 100-gallon fuel carrying tanks or 62-gallon tanks, and they were really struggling to keep up.”

With the cost and limitations of adding more service trucks to the company’s existing lineup, it began exploring other options. It decided to purchase a Thunder Creek 920gallon multi-tank trailer (MTT920).

“The Thunder Creek trailer arrived about the same day I did,”

Miller said. “On my first day on the job, I did a quick tutorial and I hit the road. We really didn’t have a choice. We had a lot of machines working and we couldn’t keep up with fueling.”

Thunder Creek multi-tank trailers allow

business owners and fleet managers to haul bulk diesel to their job sites without requiring a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement from the driver (Miller has neither). This is made possible by isolating diesel in eight separate 115-gal., DOT-compliant non-bulk tanks. Tanks are joined by a manifold to a common pump, creating complete isolation during transport and controlled dispensing of fuel at the job site.

Each trailer is built to maintain a low profile and is configured to provide optimal balance and a smooth ride at highway speeds, as well as in the most rugged, off-highway conditions.

Each trailer can be outfitted with an optional utility box that houses additional tools such as air compressors, greasing systems and more — and the front compartment is designed to handle Thunder Creek’s exclusive 2-in-1 diesel

exhaust fluid (DEF) storage and dispensing system.

“I currently don’t have a CDL,” said Miller, who also does not carry a HAZMAT endorsement. “That was my first concern when I interviewed. But, with the Thunder Creek MTT 920, we’re at 115 gallons of fuel per tank, which is under the 119-gallon threshold. Just to make sure, we filled the trailer up completely and put it on a scale. It’s under the [CDL] weight limit, which is great for someone like me with just a regular driver’s license. I can get the job done without having to worry about any extra qualifications. It’s also great for a lot of business owners, because the demand for workers is extremely high right now.”

Miller put more than 12,000 miles on his truck and trailer in the first four months the company owned it — and it has been front and center in keeping the company’s equipment fueled and greased.

“On some of our bigger jobs, things can get busy,” said Miller. “At one job I’m thinking of, we started with a D-11, 330, 336 and a 380 all moving on the same site. I was dumping 600 gallons of fuel every day and filling a 1,000-gallon tank that was there. I would make a run once a day — no matter what — and sometimes twice a day. To keep machines moving at full potential, I had to be on my toes.”

The focus also is not just on the big equipment — each site includes countless pieces of compact equipment that are critical to uptime, even if they take lower quantities of fuel.

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David Miller, preventative maintenance lead and selfdescribed grease monkey, James A Rogers Excavating, put more than 12,000 miles on his truck and trailer in the first four months the company owned it.

Thunder Creek multi-tank trailers allow business owners and fleet managers to haul bulk diesel to their job sites without requiring a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement from the driver.

Truck & Trailer Section sponsored by Rogers Bros. Corp

Stellar’s FuelMate, LubeMate TrailersAllowOnsiteServices

Stellar FuelMate fuel trailers and LubeMate lube trailers allow for refueling, preventive maintenance and lube services right on the job site.

DOT-compliant wiring and easy-to-use hinges make trailers an asset in any fleet, maximizing uptime and productivity, according to the manufacturer.

Stellar FuelMate diesel fuel trailers are equipped with fuel tanks that are independently mounted on the frame with springloaded bolts for vibration control and easy access for repairs. A tub baffle system allows for both front-to-back and side-toside flow control with 30 percent of the fuel contained in the center tub.

ports and corner bracing provide more structural strength and stability than a standard “C” channel frame. Walking axles distribute weight evenly across both axles.

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ers equip crews with everything needed for onsite lube services. Users can select an arrangementoftanksfornewoil,salvageoil, grease and more, plus plenty of storage space for tools and other accessories.

Stellar open mobile lube trailers are lighter and more aerodynamic for better fuel efficiency during towing. The open design allows fast access to all equipment, hose reels and supplies, making lube services quickandproductivewhenmovingfrom

Stellar LubeMate lube trailers equip crews with everything needed for onsite lube services. Users can select an arrangement of tanks for new oil, salvage oil, grease and more, plus plenty of storage space for tools and other accessories.

site to site.

Stellar FuelMate diesel fuel trailers are equipped with fuel tanks that are independently mounted on the frame with spring-loaded bolts for vibration control and easy access for repairs.

Stellarenclosedmobilelubetrailershouse everything inside, protecting equipment, hose reels, fluids and materials from dirt and weather. The lockable enclosure also adds security. These lube trailers are a great choice for regions with harsh climates, work sites that generate a lot of dust, and sites where the trailers will be parked for longterm use.

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

XL Specialized Trailers Welcomes New Director of Sales

XL Specialized Trailers, a manufacturer of heavy haul and specialized trailers, announced the appointment of Shane Michelson as their new director of sales.

With an extensive background in engineering and sales within the heavy haul trailer industry, Michelson brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving growth.

Michelson has been an integral part of the heavy haul trailer industry since 2012,showcasingaremarkablecombination of engineering expertise and sales acumen, according to the company. He most recently held the position of district sales manager at Trail King Industries, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the sales distribution network and nurturing customer relationships. His efforts directly contributed to increased revenue and market share within his territory.

In his new role at XL Specialized

Trailers, Michelson will lead the seasonedsalesteaminitsongoingjourney of growth and success. His responsibilities encompass driving revenue results, formulating a robust growth strategyforthesalesteamandidentifying untapped market channels and economic opportunities to enhance sales and market share.

Michelson’s expertise lies in aligning engineering innovation with customer needs, a skill set that will complement XL’s commitment to providingcustomsolutions,thecompanysaid.

“I’m truly excited to be part of XL Specialized Trailers and build upon the incredible momentum the company has gained in the heavy haul industry. The brand’s exceptional culture and dedicated team present an exciting opportunity for further growth,” Michelson said.

“Inthedynamicheavyhaulindustry, where segment demands can change

quickly, I am eager to leverage my expertise in product development and sales to strategically position XL for success.”

Tom Hiatt, who previously held the position of director of sales at XL, has been promoted to the role of senior director of sales.

“We are thrilled to welcome Shane as XL’s new director of sales. Shane’s remarkable background in engineering and sales, coupled with his passion for drivinggrowth,alignperfectlywithour commitment to excellence,” said Hiatt.

“As I transition to the role of senior director of sales, I am confident that Shane’sleadershipwillpropeloursales team and the company to new heights. Together, we look forward to an exciting journey of innovation, expansion and unwavering customer satisfaction.”

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

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“There are also lots of job sites where we have small equipment running and there aren’t enough service trucks to fuel them,” said Miller. “Every one or two days, I swing by those jobs and fill up the smaller equipment.”

The rear utility box with air compressor and 35-lb. greasing kit also has been critical for the company’s fleet management activities. While built primarily for fuel, the Thunder Creek trailer helps considerably in daily tasks critical to keeping equipment up and running — especially in hot and dusty Arkansas summers.

“I’ll get set up and they’ll bring me a piece of iron,” said Miller. “The operator will jump off, grab the fuel, I’ll grab filters. I’ll blow filters. They’ll usually put the filters back in as I’m greasing the equipment. So, me and an operator basically attack it. I think the most I’ve done is 27 to 30 machines in a day. It was a good day. And then some days I get 10 to 12 just depending on my traveling. So, with the amount of equipment we have, you could do this every single day and it still take you three days to touch the machine again.”

It also has helped Miller serve as a good Samaritan from time to time.

“I actually was pulled on the side of the road to change the tire for somebody one day,” he says. “There was an older couple pulling in — they needed a tire change. So, I used my Thunder Creek to do a tire service. It was funny because I wasn’t trying to get caught, but I got caught, and the boss drove by and snapped a picture of it. I said ‘Sorry, boss.’He’s like, ‘No, I wasn’t mad at you — that was awesome.’

Whether pumping thousands of gallons of diesel over the course of a busy day or helping save the day for local elderly couples in need of a hand — the addition of the Thunder Creek MTT 920 has only helped James A Rogers Excavating do good.

“It would take at least two employees all day to fuel the same amount with service trucks. I can do the same work in a single day with the Thunder Creek. It only took me about 45-minutes to read the manual and understand what I needed to do. The trailer is very user-friendly. It looks complex, but it works with common sense. Plus, it looks great with the truck. I love it.” 

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Felling Trailers Inc. added Larson cable trailers to its product offering with the, LCT-7500, LCT-5620 and LCT-5700.

A division of Felling Trailers, acquired in May of 2021, Larson Cable Trailers Inc. is a known leader in fiber-optic cable-handling trailer products. Effective Aug. 1, 2023, the Felling Trailers sales team is now offering the LCT models as part of their expansive product line.

“We feel this move will allow us to provide enhanced regional dealer support, providing training and product support,” said Nathan Uphus, Felling Trailers sales manager. With the two companies working together with seven regional sales managers, we can now provide sales and product support nationwide. This will, in turn, allow more time for Larson’s Tech Training Specialists, Rick Larson and Mike Young, to focus on end-user support.

The two companies will be exhibiting in tandem at this year’s Utility Expo, taking place in Louisville, KY, Sept. 26 to 28.

Located in the K-Lot, Felling Trailers Inc., in booth K125, will display a selection of utility underground products from its drill series and utility telecom model lines. Located next door to Felling in booth K123, Larson Cable Trailers Inc. will provide product demonstrations with its core models, LCT-7500 and LCT-5620.

Regional Sales Support Contacts

• North Central — Jeff Swartz

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• Great Lakes — Joel Lindmeyer

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• South Central — Joe Pessen

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• Northeast — Jim Capobianco

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• Southeast — Jason Worley

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• Northwest — Mike Pitts 208/5461504

• Southwest — Michael Wilwerding

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For more information, visit www.felling.com and www.larsoncabletrailers.com.

LiftWise Introduces Trailer Stacker

The new trailer stacker from LiftWise provides three-tier trailer stacking for over-the-road transport.

Ideal for trailer manufacturers, distributors and dealers, this easy-to-use stacking system requires just one person to operate without the need for special rigging, slings or climbing onto the trailers.

The LiftWise trailer stacker consists of two fixed lifting masts and two moving masts on a track system for adjusting to trailers of various lengths. Each mast has the ability to extend, retract and side shift.

Aself-centering suspension side shift feature automatically adjusts for the natural forward movement of a trailer as its suspension compresses for maximized stability. Rail guides naturally center each trailer without damage to tires or rims.

A wireless remote allows the operator to freely walk around the unit to adjust lift points as needed for stacking. Redundant controls also are located at a fixed operator’s station.

The trailer stacker has a 26,000-lb. capacity. It accommodates trailers 26- to 53-ft. long and 96- to 102-in. wide.

LiftWise is the material handling group at Diversified Products. The company offers a wide range of products for material handling in assembly, welding and servicing of equipment, as well as other various lifting solutions.

For more information, call 254/757-1177 or visit www.lift-wise.com. 

The trailer stacker has a 26,000-lb. capacity. It accommodates trailers 26- to 53-ft. long and 96- to 102-in. wide.

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Located in the K-Lot, Felling Trailers Inc., in booth K125, will display a selection products at the Utility Expo in Louisville, Ky.

Kubota Awards $600,000 in Its 2023 ‘Kubota Hometown Proud’ Grants

Kubota continues its commitment to invest in hometowns across America with its Kubota Hometown Proud community grant program, awarding $600,000 in grants to five deserving communities.

Kubota Hometown Proud is an annual grant program that encourages municipalities and nonprofit organizations to partner with their local Kubota dealership to apply for grant funding consideration.

This year, the program launched a call-for-entries in April and received nearly 800 applications before Kubota selected its five $100,000 regional grant winners. Then in August, all five community revitalization projects were put up for a public vote to determine one lucky “Community Choice Grant” winner to receive an additional $100,000, which ultimately was awarded to Lucasville Community Park, a new park concept for a small town in Ohio that needed a community gathering place.

“Kubota is proud to give back to the communities where our dealers live and work,” said Todd Stucke, senior vice president of Kubota North America, and senior vice president of marketing, product support & strategic projects of Kubota Tractor Corporation.

“This year, the Kubota Hometown Proud grant program saw applicants from nearly every state in the country. We are incredibly honored to support this year’s projects and hope our funding and equipment will assist in bringing each winner’s vision to life to serve each hometown for many years to come.”

The 2023 Kubota Hometown Proud Grant Program winners include:

• Lucasville Community Park (Lucasville, Ohio): Every hometown needs a community gathering space, and that is what this project is all about: Together with their local Kubota dealer, Ricer Equipment, Lucasville Community Park is the 2023 Community Choice grant recipient. The $200,000 will be used to build an amphitheater and construct the next phase of the park that consists of building a ¼ mi. paved walking path to make the space accessible to all.

• BlackFarms,FoodandFamilies Project(Lebanon,Tenn.): The Black Farms, Food and Families project, in partnership with Absolute Kubota, the

New Farmer Academy at Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Tennessee State University (TSU), will use a Kubota Hometown Proud Grant to build an educational greenhouse, to help revitalize minority interest in agriculture through an heirloom “seed-tofeed” project.

• The Children’s Village (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho): “Every family deserves a village” is the belief of Children’s Village, a trauma-responsive safe haven providing crisis youth housing and family support services. PartneringwiththeirlocalKubotadealer, Coeur D’Alene Tractor, The Children’s Village applied for and won a 2023 Kubota Hometown Proud grant of $100,000.

• Hunger Task Force (West Milwaukee, Wis.): Hunger Task Force, Milwaukee’s Free & Local food bank, is a unique program that includes a 208-acre urban farm that grows fresh produce for local families. The Farm is supported by 5,000 volunteers and equipment from their local Kubota dealer, Lochen Equipment and the

Kubota Hometown Proud Grant will help to purchase much-needed equipment for the farm.

• The Giving Grove (Dallas, Texas): The Giving Grove community orchard program helps volunteers install and maintain fruit trees and berry bushes that provide a free source of fresh food for urban neighborhoods. With the support of Schaffer Kubota, this grant will allow GROW North Texas to purchase a truck and landscape trailer to transport trees and supplies to the 24 existing orchard sites around the region.

Kubotaishonoredtoinvestinhometowns across America and help make sustainable impacts for the future — from building agriculture centers and barns, to supporting community gardens and vocational farming programs — which is exactly what the brand’s hard-working equipment is built for.To date, the company has awarded $1.2 million in Kubota Hometown Proud grants.

For more information, visit KubotaHometownProud.com.

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To date, the company has awarded $1.2 million in Kubota Hometown Proud grants.

“Kubota is proud to give back to the communities where our dealers live and work.”

Todd Stucke

Kubota North America

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“Our design-build team joined that partnership in 2022 to help us design and construct these critical infrastructure improvements. The U.S. 69 ExpressConstructorsdesign-buildteam is a joint venture ofAmes Construction and Emery Sapp and Sons, and the design firms of Parsons and GBA.”

Construction is supported through federal and KDOT funds, with tolls fromtheexpresslanesfundingacontribution from the City of Overland Park.

Construction began in March 2023. According to Rob Gullikson, project manager,U.S.69ExpressConstructors, the first few months required temporarypavementwideningstoaccommodate future phases of the project, with significantconsiderationtoMaintenance of Traffic (MOT) phasing.

“Almost all elements of permanent construction are now under way. Bridge construction is in progress at 143rd,139th,135th,TomahawkCreek, Blue Valley Parkway, Indian Creek, College Avenue, North-Branch Creek and I-435. Many of the bridges include mechanically stabilized earth [MSE] walls. Between the bridges, both roadwaygrading,detentionbasinexcavation and fill area grading is taking place.”

Storm drainage work is occurring in these areas, with both reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) and concrete box culverts (CBC) being placed. The CBCs utilize both pre-cast sections and castin-place work, depending on foundation and embankment situations.

“Manyofthebridgesand/ordrainage pipes utilize soil-nail walls, or similar, to support excavation,” said Gullikson. “In addition to general grading for the mainline, sections call for 12-inch subgrade stabilization; 4-inch cementtreated base [CTB]; and 12-inch PCCP pavement, all which are ongoing. The project involves extensive MOT with approximately 50,000 linear feet of temporary barrier currently onsite protecting work areas from travel lanes.”

The project also requires construction of almost a dozen noise walls. Approximate wall locations and heights were determined by specific studies. The locations were refined basedonthedesign-buildapproachwith roadway, utility and other alignments.

Supplemental geotechnical borings determined shaft size and other detail elements. The contractor will self-perform construction of some walls and will rely on a subcontractor to supplementandmaintainconstructionprogress, which includes close coordination with fabricators for delivery schedules.

Gullikson explained that developing plans for the design-build project was critical for the start of construction.

“We formed a very early partnership between the contractor, designers and KDOTtodetermineappropriaterelease packages either by scope, areas, stages of project wide. This led to approximately 80 release packages with varyingduedates,consideringtheconstruction schedule, as well as permitting, procurement, review timelines, etc.”

Gullikson said in addition to dealing withafast-pacedscheduleandworking near live traffic, crews have struggled with utilities in the field.

“Aside from the sheer number and proximity of utilities, identifying the locations themselves has been challenging, and has led to additional potholing in some cases to ensure safety and avoid potential strikes.

“Other challenges come from unforeseen site conditions. Rock was anticipated within several excavation areas, but has varied from preliminary expectations and, in some cases, has added to the schedule duration.”

The JV is self-performing all grading, storm sewer, bridges, temporary and permanent paving. The project has twoconcretebatchplantson-site,along with a CTB pugmill, pavers, excavators, dozers, loaders, a Caterpillar 623 scraper, Caterpillar 740 off-road haul trucks, rollers, cranes, forklifts, a manlift, light plants and generators.

TheU.S.69expresslanesarescheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. The entire project, including the West 167th Street interchange, should befinishedby2026.Gulliksoncredited the field staff, JV partners, KDOT, inspection staff, subcontractors and supplierswithlayingthefoundationfor a successful project.

“The strong relationships and partnership approach among these parties has led to a great start and provides confidence that we’ll be able to share future success stories.”  CEG

A Cat 966 loader, a Cat 340 excavator with an H160 hammer, a Cat 623 scraper and a Cat D8 dozer at work on the U.S. 69 Express project.

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Snow and Ice Section

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AttachmentsInternationalOffersSnow,IceRemovalOptions

Attachments International’s heavy-duty V-snow plow was originally designed for emergency snow plowing that allows cars and trucks to get through deep drifts, but it has since been ushered in for all snow removal jobs. This unit features a “thru hardened” cutting edge with reversible bolt-on cutting edge for severe service applications. Skid shoes are standard with both pin-on and quick hitch mountings available.

For more information, visit www.attachmentsintl.com.

Attachment International’s VFrost bucket was designed with a computer-aided design similar to the one used to design the Stealth Bomber, resulting in a bucket that is 50 percent stronger than AI’s previous “V” bucket. The typical rounded design has been altered for deeper penetration, and maximum efficiency.

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Attachments International’s dozer blade is dedicated for use on skidsteer loaders. This unit has features previously found only on our large wheel loader blades and features heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders with a 30 degree angle left or right. This unit is designed for severe service dirt work and high capacity snow removal. (Replaceable skid shoes are standard.)

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Attachments International’s load, haul, dump snow bucket (LHD) is designed to carry all slurry mixes, granular material and other materials that can not be handledbyregularbuckets.Itfeaturesalloysteelconstructionwithspecialgussetsand wear surfaces to handle heavy loads.

The LHD design allows for the retention of very large loads in carry position, according to the manufacturer.

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DOTs Use ‘Dead Space’Along Interstates to Create Power

The open space between busy traffic does not support wildlife, but in places like southern California it does get a lot of direct sunlight. In fact, Environment California and The Ray found that highway interchanges and offramps offer ideal installation sites.

Across the state, that adds up to “almost a gigawatt of potential solar power just from empty land,” the two organizations found.

Tracking Positives

An article from electric vehicle news site electrek.co also cited the factthattheseneutralspacesareoften situated near transmission lines.

State ownership, noted electrek, makes these sites easier to develop than “contracting and leasing for land, building transmission lines and so on.”

Clean energy advocates Steven King and David Peters say there are other benefits to installing solar grids on highway neutral sites. Locating at these spots contributes to a clean energy future, said King, of Environment California and PeterswithTheRay.Theycanmitigate the effects of extreme heat on the electric grid in place, the two told advocacy federation EnvironmentAmerica.

Paired with battery storage systems, they said, these fields “can continue providing clean energy to the electric grid even after the sun sets.”

The technology also can save money and generate revenue at the state level, said King and Peters. It “presents an opportunity for California to generate revenue while saving money by reducing ongoing roadside maintenance expenses.”

When solar developers maintain their sites along highways, maintenance costs drop for the state. Finally, utilizing these areas to develop solar power leverages existing highways to full productivity, said the two advocates.

FHWA noted in 2021 guidance that these projects also reduce pollution and greenhouse gasses, promote energy security and foster green jobs.

Additionally, the Biden administration considers repurposing rights-of-way for energy infrastructure to be a “net-zero game

changer” that can help the country meet its climate goals.

Leading Charge

In2021,FHWAsuggestedstates adopt legislation in favor of utilizinglandalongtheinterstatesinthis way.

The Ray mapped such opportunities on a national level and noted several states, including Georgia, Oregon, Maine, Pennsylvania and Maryland have seen the light.And thesitesdon’trequiremassivespans ofacreagetoshine.InwestGeorgia, a 4-acre stretch on the shoulder of I-85 has been transformed.

Currently generating energy through 2,600 solar panels, the site was established by The Ray working with state organizations.

Allie Kelly, executive director, told the Columbus, Ga., LedgerEnquirer that The Ray seeks to combine transportation land and energy needs. The idea is to create cleanenergyfromutilizationofthe green turf along highways.

“Georgia alone has 19,000 suitable acres for right-of-way solar installation,”Kellytoldthe LedgerEnquirer. “This is empty land that the public owns. Using that land for solar is simple and elegant.”

ThoughthecampaigninGeorgia is not the only one of its kind, the fact that it’s a collaboration among multiple agencies makes it unique. The state entities came together

with The Ray to develop a onemegawatt project featuring native plants and pollinator gardens. The site also encourages bees to perform their pollinating magic under cover of the solar panels.

Kelly said the project had its challenges: “It was like crawling over broken glass to get [the project] done at times.”

Infact,it“nearlydiedandhadto be resuscitated, because the Federal Highway Administration did not have a unified vision” back then, she said.

“Our pain developed a national plan for the FHWA to create consistency vand conformity of how it would treat these projects.”

The Georgia project became a

enough to power 1,850 homes and reduce state electricity costs by $5.5millionoverthenext20years.

They should reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 8 million lbs. annually, the equivalent of 8,393 barrels of oil. Instead of shelling out funds to mow green turf, the Maine DOT receives $56,000 a year from the solar developer, Synergy, who leases the property.

In 2007, Oregon directed state agencies to meet 100 percent of their electrical needs in renewable energy by 2025. That pushed the state DOT to implement the first large-scale solar roadway projects in the country as demonstration projects,notedHodgesandPlovnick.

By the next year, the state completed a 104-kilowatt, 594-panel project at the interchange of I-5 and I-25 outside of Portland, Ore. Because of a successful deal with Portland General Electric on that site, four years later the partners installed a large-sale project at a rest area along I-5. A 1.75megawattproject,itfeaturesnearly 7,000 solar panels on a 7-acre state-owned site. The solar field produces about 2 million kilowatthoursofrenewableenergyeachyear.

Massachusetts DOT researched the potential of ROW solar in 2012, identifying and vetting approximately 60 potential sites in the process.Acontract was awardedtwoyearslaterfora6-megawatt solar ROW project across multiple locations.

The majority of Massachusetts ROWsites are along the state turnpike, I-90. One site is located on Route 3 in Plymouth.

model for the FHWA to set a consistent national program to encourage and support these types of projects, said Kelly.

Tina Hodges, an FHWA environmental protection specialist, and Amy Plovnick, a USDOT community planner, foresee technological advances. The two tracked solar highway infrastructure programs across the country and highlighted advanced DOT programs for an article in Public Roads magazine.

They found that once Maine DOT got on board, the result was three solar projects in Augusta, Maine, developed with Central Main Power. The three will generate eight megawatts of energy,

“MassDOT’s solar projects were public-private partnerships and required no upfront funding from the state,” said Hodges and Plovnick.

The state leased the sites to the developer for 20 years and agreed to purchase all the energy generated through power purchase agreements (PPA).

“MassDOT also benefits from a net metering policy in which the agency receives credits on identified utility accounts,” the two said. “The developer benefits from the guaranteed sale of electricity to MassDOT and through state renewable energy credits and federal tax incentives.”

More states are filling the neutral spaces in interstate medians and interchanges with solar panel arrays.

The Biden administration likes the idea of repurposing rights-ofway for energy infrastructure and considers it a “net-zero game changer.”

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WANTED (US): VOLVO EC480DL EXCAVATOR

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

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WANTED (US): WANT TO BUY BULLDOZER 650LGP CASE – ENC CAB SIX WAY 27 INCH PADS UNDER REAL HOURS METER AND FRAME 600 HOURS 2015 AND UP.

EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@ VIDEOTRON.CA

PHONE: 1 450 346 8975

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WANTED (OK): INTERNATIONAL H100C WHEEL LOADER - I HAVE A 1978 GREEN ARMY HUFF MODEL#H100C WHEEL LOADER VIN#IH2073. LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE 6 CYLINDER TURBO DIESEL INTERNATIONAL ENGINE DT466.

EMAIL: CELMORE@RONSPBS.COM

PHONE: 918-385-1623

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 340

EXCAVATORS - NEED TO LOCATE CAT EXCAVATORS 320, 330, 345, 365, 385, AND 390. IF ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 420D BACKHOE LOADERS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY FOR THE FOLLOWING BACKHOES: CASE (580K, L, M, SK, SL) CAT (416, 420 C/D/E/F), DEERE (310E, G, SE) AND JCB (214 SERIES 3).

EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1 832-244-1897

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 12G MOTOR GRADERS – N NEED TO BUY A USED CAT MOTOR GRADER 140G, 14G, 12G, AND 14H. IF ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE SEND ME THE INFORMATION THANKS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY USED VOLVO 480DL EXCAVATORS.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENT STRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1-281-694-5478

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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 & LESS THAN $15,000

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 616-813-3642

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

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

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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

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

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

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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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

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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.

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

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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: CATERPILLAR M320 EXCAVATOR. LOOKING FOR A MOBILE EXCAVATOR CATERPILLAR M320DSINGLE BOOM, IN WORKING CONDITION, FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE. EMAIL: RENATO.NASCIMENTO@ ELEBBRE.COM; PHONE: +5511994602266 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR CAT D10N / D10R CRAWLER DOZER.

EMAIL:

USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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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

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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

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WANTED (US): HYUNDAI HL757-9A

WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY

2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:HL757-9A)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000.

EMAIL: BERTRANDLAZURE @CHARETTETRANSPORT.COM;

PHONE: 1-450-691-5151

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WANTED (NY): CASE 721F WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY 2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:CASE 721F)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000.

EMAIL: BERT@MEXUSCAN.COM;

PHONE: 1-514-233-5151

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING TO PURCHASE ANY HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOGGING AGGREGATE TRUCKS IN THE USA

EMAIL:EQUIPMENTPRO22@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 570-423-7631

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\WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DOOSAN DX480 EXCAVATORS - WANTED TO BUY USED DOOSAN EXCAVATORS DX480 - DX520 4000-5000HRS.

EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1-657-236-7399

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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

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

EMAIL:

USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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

PHONE: +923331234598

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

EMAIL: INFO@IUKANDCO.COM;

PHONE: +923331234598

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WANTED (US): KUBOTA B7300HSD

TRACTOR W/ 60 INCH MOWER DECK.

EMAIL: PRONCALLO@AOL.COM;

PHONE: 845-225-7504

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WANTED (US): ACS INDUSTRIES –BUCKETS, ALL MODELS

EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM

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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

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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

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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

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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

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS – CAT USED MOTOR GRADER 140G AND 140H FOR OWN STOCK.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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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, & 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Auctions are subject to change, please check Auctioneers websites for details

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com

315-633-2944

ï Online

September 15 - 29, 2023

For: Part 2 of Acquisition of Ahern Rentals

ï Austin, TX

Wed., September 20, 2023

For: One-of-a-Kind Complete Spread Dump Trucks

ï Albany, NY

Fri., September 22, 2023

For: Major Job Completion, Earthmoving Equipment & more

ï Freehold, NJ

Sat., September 23, 2023

For: Consolidation Auction –Construction Equipment & more

ï Sardis, OH

Thurs., September 28, 2023

For: Very Large Job Completion Auction

ï Queretaro, Mexico

Fri., September 29, 2023

For: Very Late Model Construction Equipment

ï Atlantic City, NJ

Sat., September 30, 2023

For: Day 1 of 2-Day Late Model Rental

Fleet Auction & more

ï Online

Sept. 21 – Oct. 1, 2023

For: Day 2 of 2-Day Atlantic City Auction

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

ï Fort Worth, TX

September 19 - 21, 2023

ï Las Vegas, NV

September 21 - 22, 2023

ï Southeast Regional Event

September 21 - 22, 2023

ï Lexington, KY

September 22, 2023

ï Atlantic Canada Regional Event

September 25, 2023

ï Northeast Regional Event

September 26 - 27, 2023

ï Great Lakes Regional Event

September 27 - 28, 2023

ï North American Crane Event

September 28, 2023

ï Pacific Northwest Event

September 28 - 29, 2023

A.P. NATOLI AUCTIONEERS www.apnatoliauctioneers.com

609-693-6899

ï Online

September 14 - 20, 2023

For: Heavy Equipment & Trucks!

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

ï Online

September 6 - 21, 2023

For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

ï Online

Fri., September 22, 2023

Coming Auctions

To view information on upcoming auctions visit ourAuction Calendar at www.constructionequipmentguide.com

For: Woodburn Equipment Auction

ï Online

Sat., October 14, 2023

For: Sacramento Equipment Auction

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com

1-877-BIDADOO

ï Online

September 19, 2023

ï Online

September 26, 2023

BIG IRON AUCTIONS

www.bigiron.com

800-937-3558

ï Online September 20, 2023

ï Online September 27, 2023

BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS www.brightstarauctions.com

574-825-0704

ï Online

Wed., September 20, 2023

For: IronRing - Various Consignors

ï Birch Tree, MO

Fri., September 22, 2023

For: Ozark Equipment Auction

ï Elkin, NC

Wed., September 27, 2023

For: Appalachian Equipment Auction

ï Middlefield, OH

Fri., September 29, 2023

For: Lake Erie Equipment Auction

CINCINNATI INDUSTRIAL AUCTIONEERS www.cia-auction.com

513-241-9701

ï Harrisville, PA

Thurs, October 12, 2023

For: Industrial Truck & Crane Inc. Webcast Auction

DON SMOCK AUCTION CO., INC. www.dsa-auctions.com

765-778-9277

ï Winamac, IN

Tues, October 3, 2023

For: Fall INDOT Auction

DUNN DEAL AUCTION CO.

www.dunndealauctions.net

614-946-6853

ï Lebanon, OH

Sat., October 7, 2023

For: Fall Cincinnati Heavy Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction

HANSEN AUCTION GROUP

www.hansenauctiongroup.com

920-383-1012

ï Timed Online

Ends September 18, 2023

For: Pike Fall Construction Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction

HESS AUCTIONEERS

www.hessauctioneers.net

866-511-2493

ï Marietta, PA

Fri., October 13, 2023

For: Truck, Trailer & Equipment Auction

HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY

www.hunyady.com

800-233-6898

ï Virtual Live

Wed., October 18, 2023

For: Absolute Auction Peterscape Land Clearing & Recycling, Inc.

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

ï Online

Wed., September 20, 2023

For: Heavy Equipment, Semi, Truck, Trailer Consignment Auction

IRON AUCTION GROUP

www.ironauctiongroup.com

864-546-1216

ï West Columbia, SC

Fri., September 22, 2023

For: Sox & Sons Unreserved Auction

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS

www.jjkane.com

855-GO2-KANE

ï Online

Tues., September 19, 2023

For: Western Region Timed Online Auction

ï Online

Thurs., September 21, 2023

For: Dixon, CA Timed Online Auction

ï Online

Tues., September 26, 2023

For: Southeast Region Timed Online Auction

J.M. WOOD AUCTION COMPANY

www.jmwood.com

800-447-7085

ï Montgomery, AL September 19 - 21, 2023

For: 50th Annual Fall Auction

J. STOUT AUCTIONS

www.jstoutauction.com

888-897-8864

ï Online September 27 - 28, 2023

For: Monthly Auction

JAMES G. MURPHY INC. AUCTIONEERS www.murphyauction.com

425-486-1246

ï Online

October 5 - 12, 2023

For: Marysville Heavy Equipment, Contractors Equipment & Vehicles

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC. www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

ï Clayton, IN

Sat., September 16, 2023

For: Annual Fall Big Boy Toy Auction

ï Conway, SC

Sat., September 16, 2023

For: N Myrtle Beach Construction Equip. & Truck Auction

ï Buffalo Lake, MN

Tues., September 19, 2023

For: Prellwitz Farm Retirement Auction

ï Cleveland, TX

Thurs., September 21, 2023

For: Houston Construction Equipment & Truck Auction

ï Online

Tues., September 26, 2023

For: Southeast Ag & Construction Auction

ï Glencoe, MN

Tues., October 3, 2023

For: Upper Midwest Fall Construction Equip.& Truck Public Auction

LLOYD MEEKINS & SONS AUCTION CO. www.meekinsauction.com

800-499-6560

ï Lumberton, NC

Tues., September 26, 2023

For: Construction/Truck/Farm Auction

ï Apex, NC

Tues., October 10, 2023

For: One Owner Absolute ConstructionTruck Auction

MIDEAST EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

www.mideastequip.com

860-370-9993

ï Vernal, UT

Tues., October 17, 2023

For: Heavy Truck & Equipment Auction

MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

www.1800lastbid.com

616-538-0367

ï Online at OrbitBid.com

Ends September 19, 2023

For: Ginop Sales, Inc. – various locations

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION www.purplewave.com

866-608-9283

ï Online

Tues., September 19, 2023

For: City of Wichita Auction

ï Online

Wed., September 20, 2023

For: Ag Equipment Auction

ï Online

Thurs., September 21, 2023

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

ï Online

Tues., September 26, 2023

For: Government Auction

ï Online

Wed., September 27, 2023

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

ï Online

Thurs., September 28, 2023

For: Construction Equipment Auction

RES AUCTION SERVICES www.RES.bid

833-SOLD-RES

ï Wooster, OH

Mon., September 25, 2023

For: Commercial Truck & Trailer Consignment Auction

RITCHASON AUCTIONEERS INC.

www.ritchason.com

615-444-5464

ï Lebanon, TN

Sat., September 16, 2023

For: Heavy Machinery, Farm Equipment, Trucks, Trailers & Implements

RTI AUCTIONS

www.teitsworth.com

585-243-1563

ï Stamford, NY

Sat., September 16, 2023

For: Eklund Fall Auction

SALES AUCTION COMPANY LLC

www.salesauctioncompany.com

860-627-7506

ï Windsor Locks, CT

October 20 - 21, 2023

For: 14th Annual Fall Auction

SHETRON AUCTION & EQUIPMENT LLC

www.shetronequipment.com

717-532-8828

ï Shippensburg, PA

Wed., September 27, 2023

For: Construction & Farm Equipment Auction. Live & Online

STEFFES GROUP INC.

www.steffesgroup.com

701-237-9173

ï Online

September 12 - 19, 2023

For: Rush Valley House Movers Auction

ï Online

September 20 - 27, 2023

For: Steffes Construction Auction

ï Online

October 4 - 11, 2023

For: Steffes Construction Auction

VANTAGE AUCTIONS

www.vantageauctions.com

951-228-9040

ï Lake Elsinore, CA

Sat., September 16, 2023

For: Public Auction

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

www.yoderandfrey.com

419-865-3990

ï Findlay, OH

Thurs., September 21, 2023

For: Unreserved Public Auction

ï Houston, TX

Thurs., September 28, 2023

For: Onsite & Online Auction

ï Dickinson, ND

Thurs., October 12, 2023

For: Mikes Excavating Retirement Sale

Bidders Find Variety at WausauAuctioneers’Fall Sale

Wausau Auctioneers held its annual fall auction onsite at its facility at 4510 County Road L in Merril, Wis., and online on Sept. 8, 2023.

Customers had plenty of equipment to bid on, including wheel loaders, dozers excavators, skid steers, paving equipment, attachments and more. Brands available for bid included John Deere, Caterpillar, Case, Kobelco, Liebherr, Hitachi, JCB and more. For more information, visit wausauauctioneers.com.  CEG (All photographs in this article are Copyright 2023 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)

Jeremy Driscoll of Driscoll Farms was looking over this Volvo L50C wheel loader to add to his fleet.

There were many wheel loaders looking for new homes at Wausau’s annual fall auction.

Brian Morgan of Wausau Auctioneers calls the bids for this pickup truck.

Mark Vingel (L) and Larry DuBore were checking out the engine of this New Holland L220 skid steer.

The excavator lineup included Kobelco, Liebherr, Hitachi, John Deere and more.

Wayne Wales of Wales Excavating was interested in this John Deere 650G dozer.

Carl Theorin, co-founder of Wausau Auctioneers, goes over terms and conditions of the auction.

Carlos Sanchez (L) and son, Charlie, of LC Builders spotted this Case 590 Super M loader backhoe on the auction lot.

Mike Witzeling (L), manager of Swiderski Equipment’s Antioch, Wis., location, and Sly Krautkramer, COO of Swiderski Equipment.

AUCTION CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

THURSDAY,

INVENTORY INCLUDES: dozers, haul trucks, excavators, crushers, elevating scraper, telehandlers, backhoes, wheel loaders, crane truck, sewer jetter truck, reclaimer, digger derrick truck, track loader, trencher, skid steers, trommel screen, dump trucks, boom lifts, motor grader, crane, chip spreader, mini excavator, water wagon, bucket truck and more. All items are sold “AS IS.” 10% buyers premium applies. 866.608.9283

Hypersteel cold-formed buildings have arrived, and they’re the fastest route to superior metal buildings. This exciting new product is designed to offer fast, affordable, durable and long-lasting solutions for a wide variety of metal building applications across the United States, according to the manufacturer.

With Hypersteel cold-formed buildings, the old compromise of selecting either premium materials or speedy delivery and construction is outdated. They’re made with coldformed primary and secondary structural members that are designed to be lightweight, durable, easy to erect and readily available. The buildings also offer superior strength-toweight ratio and longevity compared to other alternatives, making them ideal for workshops, agricultural buildings, self-storage facilities and barndominiums, among many other applications, the manufacturer said.

Hypersteel cold-formed buildings are produced nationwide and supported by the largest coast-to-coast supply network in the industry. What’s more, each building qualifies for fantastic watertightness, finish and product warranties for additional peace of mind, the company said.

It’s available for purchase on through trusted brands like Metal Depots, Heritage Building Systems and Reed’s Metals.

For more information, visit hypersteel.com and cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

MJ9293 ‘19 Kleemann MR130 crusher

JC9988 ‘21 Bell B30E haul truck

DO3114 Screen Machine Industries 4043T crusher

DK4052 ‘15 CAT 740B haul truck

DK4021 ‘18 Volvo EC220EL excavator

MQ9336 ‘17 John Deere 470G LC excavator

DQ1376 ‘15 CAT D6N XL dozer

OC9403 ‘13 John Deere 1050J dozer

purplewave.com

PCL/Stantec/Rosales to Design-Build Replacement Bridge

BRIDGE from page 28

vehicular lanes. The arch incline creates an appearance of openarmswelcominglocalsandvisitorsaliketothearea.The arches also create a dynamic gateway experience between CovingtonandNewportwiththeirtransparent,angularcable arrangement and inclined steel arches,” Rosales said.

Concept 4 — Suspension

The Suspension concept spans 340 ft. over the Licking River and features four steel, slender needle towers rising 90 ft. above the roadway. The concept has two shared-use path walkways supported with cables. These walkways are curved and have a minimum 12-ft. variable width.

“Thisconceptintroducescontemporarysuspensionbridge components that frame two multi-modal cable supported walkways. The walkways are curved to geometrically integratewiththetwincatenary,gracioussuspensioncables.The bridge has a visual relationship with the historic Roebling Suspension Bridge without imitating it as its appearance is contemporary and streamlined,” Rosales said.

Commitment to Safety

Each of the four concepts moving forward for final consideration are rooted in safety. All concepts feature two 12ft.-wideshared-usepathwalkways.Thesewalkwaysareseparated from vehicular traffic and meet the current standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act and other guidance for railing height and sidewalk width.

“We’ve listened to community members and local leaders since the project’s inception. We understand the desire for

thisbridgetobeasignaturestructurewhilefocusingonsafety for all,” said Cory Wilson, KYTC District 6 branch manager.“KYTCiscommittedtoconstructingabridgethatsupports multi-modal traffic and provides a dedicated shareduse path for bicyclists and pedestrians.”

KYTC has committed to maintaining bicycle and pedestrian access at this crossing during construction.

Additionally,trafficcalmingmeasureswillbeimplemented into the bridge’s final design where possible. These may include reduced lane-widths, intersection features, signal timing and pavement markings meant to improve safety for vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles. More details on specific traffic calming measures will be released once a final bridge type is selected.

What’s Next?

TheconceptshavebeenpresentedtothecityofCovington and city of Newport. The aesthetics committee, made up of communityleadersfromNewportandCovington,willbring valuable input from their constituents to the project team for consideration in the final bridge concept selection. KYTC willcontinuetoworkwiththedesign-buildteamtorefinethe designs. KYTC will make a final bridge type selection in October.

Project Background

The KY 8 Licking River Bridge is a critical connection for commuters, freight, pedestrians and bicyclists traveling betweenCovingtonandNewport.Builtin1936,thecurrent bridge has exceeded its original design life and has weight

limits that preclude some trucks and mass transit vehicles.

In May, KYTC announced the selection of PCL/Stantec/Rosales to partner in the design and construction of the new KY 8 Licking River Bridge. The design-build team will work collaboratively with KYTC to develop concepts, refine designs and ultimately build the replacement bridge.This design-build team was selected through a procurement process that considered qualifications and project approach, rather than cost.

Using a progressive design-build delivery method allows for collaboration between the KYTC, the designer and the construction contractor. Each part of the team brings a unique perspective that helps identify challenges early in the process and then develop solutions to ensure the project is delivered at an acceptable cost and schedule.

The project will improve access to the central business districts of Covington and Newport while also supporting local businesses and underserved communities in historic neighborhoods. A bridge replacement will allow the Transit AuthorityofNorthernKentuckytooperatelocalandexpress bus routes on the bridge, serving as a vital connection for public transit users.

With significant development occurring in Newport and Covington, a replacement bridge is necessary to support the growing needs of all travelers using the KY8 Licking River Bridge crossing. The four-lane bridge concept allows flexibility for future transportation uses as the vehicular and mass-transit needs of the surrounding communities develop and evolve.

For more information, visit ky8bridge.org. 

FHWAOffers Resources toAid DOTs With Energy Projects

As of August 2018, the eight sites combined produced 10,750 megawatthours of electricity, saving MassDOT more than $1 million. The state agency expectstosaveapproximately$525,000 annually, in addition to $75,000 coming in from annual lease payments.

Maryland DOT began installation of solarpowerat35MDOTsitesincluding buildings and parking lots. The state agency licensed land to the developer who constructed, owns, operates and maintains the renewable energy infrastructure.

“MDOT will buy power at a fixed ratefor20to25years,andexpectselectricity cost savings of 30 to 40 percent,” said Hodge and Plovnick.

In addition, the program is expected to generate 298 construction and 28 operations and maintenance jobs, with more positions added as solar expands.

“This project allows MDOT to save money, support jobs and create a renewable energy source,” said Pete K. Rahn, then Maryland transportation secretary.

The 35 sites generate 46,000 megawatthours per year, or approximately 12 percent of the state’s annual electricity usage. The

energywillbeusedatMDOTfacilitiesorby neighboring residents or businesses that are part of Maryland’s Community Solar Pilot Program.

Full Federal Support

This past spring, the fed added $2.5 billion to the $5 billion in place to support installation of electric chargers every 50 miles of interstate.

Kelly sees forward movement: “The transportationsectorisnowintertwinedwith the energy sector,” she said.

FHWAfully supports highway renewable energy. Through resource development and workshop funding, the agency encourages information sharing.

Early right-of-way solar users and those exploring renewables provide lessons based on their experiences for those considering future options.

“By sharing their challenges and successes with their peers, state DOTs are learning from each other,” said FHWA.

Most state renewable energy projects are ground-mounted panels along the right-of-

way (ROW) and on the roofs of carports and buildings at rest areas. Some small wind turbines can be spotted at rest areas. FHWA foresees solar roadway surfaces, photovoltaic noise barriers and under-bridge turbines.

“As technologies advance, opportunities may arise to incorporate additional types of renewable energy beyond pilot projects,” Hodges and Plovnick said.

Examples include solar roadway surfaces, photovoltaic noise barriers, tidal turbines under bridges or microwind turbines.

“We’re thrilled to see DOTs generating clean, renewable energy on their properties where feasible,” said Michael Culp, FHWA sustainability team leader. “This gives us an opportunity to help them save money and also protect the natural environment.”

In fact, FHWA offers resources designed to aid state DOTs in developing renewable energy projects, including solar power infrastructure.As interest in right-of-way renewable energy grows at the state level and available technologies expand, the agency plans to be visible and accessible to DOTs.

The move to right-of-way solar infrastructure saves states money, creates green jobs and contributes to a clean energy future.

Terex Names Texas Technician TopsAmong Competition

After a summer of regional competitions, Terex Equipment Services announced the champion of its national technician competition.

First Place winner Jorge Rocha, from the Terex Service Center in Burleson, Texas, said that being open minded and ready to learn new things is essential to a successful career as a heavy equipment mechanic. He has been with Terex for 19 years.

Of the 12 technicians that competed at the regional level, four advanced to the finals held in August at Terex Utilities headquarters in Watertown, S.D. Their experience in the industry ranged from six to 31 years. They each got their start

in a variety of ways — working with backhoes, car haulers and concrete mixers with skills in electronics and hydraulics.

Doug Shaw, representing the Waukesha, Wis., branch, placed second in the competition, and Monte Stemwedel from the Phoenix, Ariz., Service Center finished third. Morgan Harris, a field service technician from Castle Rock, Wash., was the fourth finalist but was unable to compete in the champion round.

Harris, who has only been in the industry six years — three of those with Terex, said, “Working for Terex as a field mechanic will change your life — from flexible schedule to money to be earned.”

Terex Equipment Services technicians are skilled at inspecting, diagnosing and repairing any brand of aerial lift, mobile elevating work platform, digger derrick, crane, telehandler and related equipment.

“We launched the Terex Tech Rodeo this year as a way to showcase our highly skilled workforce, and to create an opportunity to build camaraderie among our team members,” said Cody Curran, training specialist.

In addition to his skills as a technician, Rocha enjoys fabricating non-structural items that are needed for a current job but that may not be available in a timely fashion.

“As a mechanic, you don’t have all the answers to solve daily tasks, but as a technician, we have to be willing to acquire knowledge from different sources and people” to work through the problems, said Rocha.

The regional contest involved conducting an annual inspection of a Genie scissor lift. During the final competition, each service technician performed an annual inspection and function testing of a digger derrick and chassis. Rodeo officials planted nine defects. In all, there were 119 inspection items.

Technicians were scored on finding defects that relate to the manufacturer specifications and the accuracy of their report, with clear notations referenced.

“The most highly-skilled tech will find defects that an untrained tech won’t find, but also has the ability to clearly communicate defects to customers through a well-documented inspection report,” said Curran.

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners received cash and other prizes. Kudzu Health+Safety donated $500 to the firstplace winner and Cintas Uniform Services donated a $200 yeti cooler to 2nd place. Terex gave cash prizes to all three place winners, and Rocha will get a trip to The Utility Expo in September in Louisville, Ky. 

(L-R): Doug Shaw, placed second; Jorge Rocha, was the 2023 Terex Service Technician Champion; and Monte Stemwedel placed third.

During the final competition, each service technician performed an annual inspection and function testing of a digger derrick and chassis.

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 Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/building-informationmodeling-education-program/)

Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – 9:00 AM to Friday, September 29, 2023 – 5:30 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• Advanced Safety Management Training Course (https://www.agc.org/learn/education-training/safetytraining/advanced-safety-management-training-course)

Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – 8:00 AM to Friday, September 29, 2023 – 3:30 PM Arlington, Virginia Safety and Health

For Further information, contact AGC: Phone: 703/5483118

Email: info@agc.org

FARM SCIENCE REVIEW

The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) https://fsr.osu.edu

Dates:September 19 – 21, 2023

Place The Molly Caren Agricultural Center (MCAC) London, Ohio

Location: Ohio State’s 2,100-acre Molly Caren Agricultural Center is located two (2) miles North of London on U. S. Route 40.

Airport Accessibility: The Columbus and Dayton airports are nearly equal distance from the site.

Admission: $10.00 in advance from most Ohio agribusinesses and all county offices of Ohio State University Extension.

$15.00 at the gate. Children five (5) years of age and under are admitted FREE!

Sponsors: The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences: Resident Instruction Programs, OSU Extension and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.

Other Information: The FSR does not allow pets at the event. Only service animals are permitted.

2023 Features at-a-Glance: . This is the 61st Farm Science Review, the 41st at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center.

. Hundreds of demonstration plots and several million dollars’ worth of machinery.

. 17 years of inductions into the Farm Science Review Hall of Fame.

. Ohio Farmer Conservation Awards; Thursday at 11:30. . OSU Central, featuring demonstrations and displays from OSU colleges and departments.

. Lots of farm safety, home safety and health information.

. Comprehensive field demonstrations each day of the show.

. Expanded programs on conservation practices in the Gwynne Conservation Area.

We expect to completely fill the commercial exhibit area this year, with over 600 exhibitors from all over North America in the Central Exhibit Area.

For more information on this event, contact The Ohio State University, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Farm Science Review, 135 State Route 38 NE, London, OH 43140. Phone: 614/292-4278. Email: fsrinfo@osu.edu.

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) 125+ Years of Building Momentum Times will always change. The industry will always change.

AEM will always be moving manufacturers forward.

THE UTILITY EXPO

www.theutilityexpo.com

DATES: SEPTEMBER 26 – 28, 2023

PLACE: KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER 937 Phillips Lane • Louisville, KY 40209

Phone:800/867-6060

Description: The Utility Expo is the largest event for utility professionals and construction contractors seeking comprehensive insights into the latest industry technologies, innovations, and trends. This all-inclusive trade exhibition highlights every facet of the utility industry, from improved productivity to enhanced safety to increased efficiency. We connect attendees with new ideas, new solutions, and new products from the world’s best and most innovative manufacturers. All while providing hands-on demonstrations and one-on-one communication that let everyone return to their organization more confident, more intelligent, and more prepared for wherever the industry goes next. See the show in action! You do not want to miss this!

For more information, contact:

Association of Equipment Manufacturers, 6737 W. Washington Street, Ste. #2400, Milwaukee, WI 53214

Phone: (414) 272-0943

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

ACI San Diego Annual Golf Tournament

Date: Monday, October 2, 2023

Start Time:8:00 AM PST

End Time:3:30 PM PST

Place: Twin Oaks Golf Course 1441 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA

Description: ACI San Diego Annual Golf Tournament October 2, 2023.

For more information on this event, please contact the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Phone: 1.248/848-3800.

ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (AED)

Advanced Rental Management 2023 Advanced Rental Management Seminar

Dates: September 19 – 20, 2023

Place: Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites Indianapolis, IN

This seminar is for attendees who have a minimum of three to five years’ experience working in rental and have most of the basic understanding required to function effectively in the rental department. Their company’s rental fleet generally has more than 50 units and is feeling market pressures to grow the rental department. The focus for this seminar is making rental more of a strategic initiative rather than a reactive one. This includes aligning resources within the company to not only grow the fleet, but efficiently run the operations and increase fleet utilization which drives revenue and grow profit margin.

Content includes:

. Gaining an understanding of operational benchmarks for rental fleets as we review the latest AED Cost of Doing Business Survey

. Focusing on the top ten reasons why most dealer rental fleets are underperforming

. Ensuring that you are measuring the right thing; fleet management is a very dynamic task and requires accurate and timely information

. Reviewing the KPI’s that you should be monitoring to make good decisions

. Examining a few different scenarios to see if you are holding machines too long or possibly selling off too soon

. Reviewing a few technology plays that could greatly benefit your fleet management efforts, improve the customer experience and result in greater margins

AED Cancellation Policy:

Refunds are not permitted within 14 business days of the event unless a note is received detailing a medical emergency or other similar event.

Save now and register early!

Join AED and GET INVOLVED!

With our growing network of companies and organizations working together to advance the success of the Equipment Distribution Industry.

For more information, contact AED on 650 E. Algonquin Road, Ste. 305, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Phone: 630/574-0650 Email: help@aednet.org

Events are subject to change, check websites for updates