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By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT

of equipment on the project.

tem that will improve regional connectivity and generate economic development in relatively isolated areas. Corridor Q (Route 460) will provide residents with better access to healthcare, improved travel times and increased interstate commerce opportunities.

Corridor Q will extend from the Kentucky state line to existing U.S. Route 460 in the town of Grundy, Va.

The massive undertaking means workers taking on many challenges including cutting see CORRIDOR page 66

U.S. Cement Shortages Persist

Concrete Sector Continues to See Project Delays, Production Cut-Backs

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

The supply shortages hitting the cement and concrete sector are consistent with nationwide construction materials bottlenecks, but are more severe in certain parts of the country. The Portland CementAssociation (PCA) reports shortages in 18 states and attributes the issue to increases in global product demand and residential construction here at home.

Supply-chain issues have long plagued the construction industry, dating back to before the pandemic.

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Increased global demand is another reason for shortages in both cement and concrete nationwide.

IN THIS ISSUE

8 BEARD EQUIPMENT GROWS WITH THIRD-GENERATION OWNERSHIP

It’s been a couple of years since Beard Equipment Company celebrated its 50th anniversary, and the company continues to grow and thrive with the third-generation family members completely taking the reins of management and ownership.

12 YANCEY BROS. HOLDS ROUND TWO OF CAT OPERATOR CHALLENGE

Round two and the final Yancey Bros. Co. 2022 Cat Global Operator Challenge was held in central Georgia on Sept.16. The venue for this challenge was the Yancey Demo and Training Center in Musella, Ga. The competitions were set up to the exacting specs of the four machine challenges.

16 AFTER TWO DECADES, RAIL PROJECT TO BEGIN IN LEXINGTON, N.C.

After almost two decades of applying for grants, making plans, and waiting, Lexington, N.C., is preparing to kick off the construction phase of its passenger rail service project, the Lexington Dispatch reported Sept. 18. In 2003, the city first began discussions about providing passenger rail service in Lexington.

17 CEMEN TECH SIGNS DOBBS EQUIPMENT AS AUTHORIZED DEALER

Cemen Tech announced an agreement with Dobbs Equipment to serve as the exclusive dealer of Cemen Tech volumetric concrete mixers for central and south Florida markets. This new partnership aligns with and strengthens Dobbs Equipment’s leadership position.

20 N.C. OPERATOR MOVES TO NEXT ROUND OF CAT GLOBAL CHALLENGE

Carolina Cat recently served as host of a unique competition among area machine operators. To determine the best operator in the region, along with two runners-up, the full-service dealership was the site of the first round of the 2022/2023 Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge on Sept. 13 to 14.

24 ECA ANNOUNCES TWO KEY MANAGEMENT CHANGES, PROMOTIONS

Equipment Corporation of America (ECA), a distributor of specialty foundation equipment, announced that John Hayes has been named director of business development and Mike Roberts assumed the position of branch manager at ECA Jacksonville, effective Sept. 1, 2022.

26 LIUGONG NA ADDS CROUSE EQUIPMENT TO ITS DEALER LINEUP

As a LiuGong construction equipment dealer, Crouse will sell both excavators and wheel loaders. Crouse Equipment President Dean Crouse has conducted due diligence over several months to gain more insight into LiuGong’s products, services and support network.

30 COMPANY WRENCH CREATES SERVICE

TECH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Company Wrench signed Branyon Dodds and Kevin Tyler to its apprenticeship program, the Company WrenchAcademy. The program gives recent high school graduates the opportunity to obtain their associates degree in diesel technology with tuition, housing, books and supplies paid for by Company Wrench.

33 BOMAG INNOVATION DAYS SHOWCASES

NEW ROAD PRODUCTS, CAPABILITIES

BOMAG Americas Inc., a division of Fayat Group, a European-based manufacturer of several lines of road construction equipment, recently held an event at its Ridgeway, S.C., headquarters and factory to highlight its latest products to contractors and dealers.

33 MAULDIN HELPS VA.’S RACEY PAVING

KEEP UP WITH WORKLOAD

Brannon Racey is a young man working as superintendent at his family’s paving company in the lush Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He also is preparing to one day soon assume the mantle of company owner from his father, Wayne, who has trained the younger Racey for the job since he could first walk.

81 JM WOOD AUCTION HOLDS FOUR DAYS

OF SALES IN ALABAMA

JM Wood recently hosted four full days of auctioning in Alabama: Sept. 20 to 22 in Montgomery and Sept. 23 in Decatur. Featured sellers included Alabama Power Company; Brasfield and Gorrie; CW Roberts; Flint Equipment; H & H Oilfield Services; Mid Star Timber; Sea Byrd Construction; and other sellers.

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BeardEquipmentGrowsWithThird-GenerationOwnership

It’s been a couple of years since Beard Equipment Company celebrated its 50th anniversary, and the company continues to grow and thrive with the third-generation family members completely taking the reins of management and ownership.

The company was founded in 1970 by William B. Beard and an area contractor, who together envisioned the growth of the John Deere industrial line in Pensacola, Fla., and seized the opportunity to buy-in as the distributor of the area. Beard Equipment grew into a second location in Panama City, Fla., in 1972, and enjoyed a decade of success at these two locations before becoming the dealer in Mobile,Ala., in 1982.

With Mobile being a much larger market, the decision was made to make that branch the company’s headquarters.

Brad Beard was named president in 1990 and his father, William Beard, retired in 1993.

In a recent conversation with Construction Equipment Guide (CEG), Brad Beard recalled his father’s way of selling equipment.

“Dad never had a signed order or a P.O. number,” Beard said. “The deal was always sealed with a handshake. To this day, many of our deals continue in the same fashion.”

During this time, Beard, and his wife Melissa, worked to expand the business while investing in the training and education of their sales team and service technicians.

“We believe that our employees are the greatest asset we have,” said Beard. “They need to know the value they bring to the organization.”

The benefit to this approach was having knowledgeable employees who could discuss the best equipment options for each customer’s unique task at hand and to get them the right options for the right machine.

It was always important to develop strong customer relationships and to make Beard Equipment an easy company to do business with.

“Wewanttoserveourcustomersandtheir needs better than anyone else,” said Beard. “We want to take care of them and do the right thing, even when it hurts or is expensive [to resolve].”

Customer feedback prompted Beard Equipment to become an early rental fleet adopter and to understand the overall value that rentals deliver. From approximately a dozen machines in the early years to a fleet of more than 600 machines today, the company always strives to provide the best equipment options to its customers for sale, rent or rental purchase.

The rental division has also been a key asset in helping the company quickly react when machines are needed for the rapid cleanups often required after Gulf Coast

storms and hurricanes. One of Beard’s largest rental operations took place during the BP oil spill in 2010, when it was able to assemble and support more than 300 machines on the Alabama coast and Florida panhandle to help with the cleanup. This included onsite technicians, a constant flow of parts and “a little bit of everything” from John Deere tractors to the largest heavy industrial equipment.

Beard Equipment Golf was created as a separate division and was one of the first designated golf and turf equipment dealers for John Deere Golf equipment. To this day, it continues to be one of the top performers in this category.

About Beard Equipment — At a Glance

In 2004, a Freeport, Fla., location was constructed. Then, in 2011, Beard Equipment purchased Industrial Tractor, acquiring new locations in Jacksonville, Lake City and Palatka, Fla. In 2014, the company purchased the Tallahassee and Perry, Fla., branch locations from Flint Equipment, and then purchased the Ocala, Fla.-based Highland Tractor in 2015.

Fast forward to the third generation of ownership. In 2013, Melissa and Brad Beard passed the torch to their two daughters, Kristen and Brooke, and two sons-in-law, Drew DeLaney (president) and John Dodson (COO). Kristen and Brooke grew up in the business, and now, along with their husbands, have all been with the company for 15 to 20 years. Complemented by a topnotch management team the couples continue to run the business with the same core principles that have led to consistently be recognized as one of the top performing John Deere Dealers in NorthAmerica.

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All generations agree that technology — especially the Internet — has changed the way people value equipment and research their options compared with just a couple of decades ago. Today, Beard Equipment is constantly evaluating the best way to connect with customers, add value to their business and earn a place of consideration with prospective buyers.

(L-R, seated): Third-generation ownership John and Brooke Dodson and Kristen and Drew DeLaney; and (standing) second-generation ownership Brad and Melissa Beard come together at the company’s Mobile, Ala., headquarters.

Brad Beard (L) and his father William Beard, founder of Beard Equipment Company, in the 1970s.

Growing from approximately 12 employees at the beginning to more than 350 today, Beard Equipment now operates 10 full-service John Deere construction & forestry facilities throughout north Florida, the Panhandle and south Alabama. Its golf division serves five states along the Gulf Coast. In addition, select locations also carry and service products from John Deere (small ag), Wirtgen Group (Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann), Cemen Tech, LeeBoy, Rosco, Basic Rollers, BOMAG, NPK, Eager Beaver Trailers, Alamo Industrial, and Talbert manufacturing. Beard Technology is the Florida and south Alabama dealer of Leica Geosystems products.

Three generations of the Johnston family of JR & Sons EnterprisesInc.,Forsyth,Ga.,turnedouttoeithercompete or watch their company’s operators at the challenge.

Yancey Bros. Holds Round Two of Cat Operator Challenge

Round two and the final Yancey Bros. Co. 2022 Cat Global Operator Challenge was held in central Georgia on Sept.16. The venue for this challenge was the Yancey Demo and Training Center in Musella, Ga.h

The competitions were set up to the exacting specs of the four machine challenges that were held at the event hosted by Yancey at the Caterpillar manufacturing plant site in Bogart, Ga., in mid-August. As with the previous challenge event, a huge contingency of Yancey and Sitech South representatives worked for days making sure this event was absolutely flawless.

A catered BBQ lunch was served up by Bar-B-Que Monsters in nearby Perry, Ga.

The confirmed overall winner was Casey Hall, owner/president of 4H Services, Pine Mountain, Ga., who will represent Yancey in the upcoming regional finals in North Carolina.

Yancey’s Mike Leach oversees the Yancey Demo and Training Center and has to clean this mess up and compact it before the next demo session.

After this event concluded and bothYancey operator challenges were “in the books”, the contestants scores from both events were tabulated and confirmed. The overall winner was Casey Hall, owner/president of 4H Services, Pine Mountain, Ga., who will represent Yancey in the upcoming regional finals in North Carolina and the potential to advance to the Global Operator Challenge Finals at ConExpoCon/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas where Caterpillar will crown one operator as World Champion.

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Austin Gilbert of Gilbert Construction, Ringgold, Ga., blazed through the compact track loader competition and gave the run a thumbs up when he finished.

Cat Certified Dealer Instructor Jamie Hoffman (L) keeps a close eye on contestant Chuck Denard (in cab) of Barnett Southern Corporation, Washington, Ga., as he makes a run at the mini-excavator challenge.

Representatives of Yancey Product Support and Yancey Hydraulic Services were out in full force to provide info on complete fleet maintenance and included (L-R) Keith Mueller, Ron Lang, Daniel Hitchcock, Bobby Duncan, Jay Mehuron, Alan Harrison, Mark Mills and Joe Smith.

Customers talking to their Yancey reps and getting ready to compete in the miniexcavator challenge (L-R) are Noah Rutherford, Yancey Rents; Duane Davis, Blake Harris and Hunter Baker of Meriwether Site Solutions, Gay, Ga.; and Lee Benefield, Yancey Bros. Co., Macon, Ga.

Complete accuracy is the key to the excavator challenge as Jeff Grindle (L) of Sitech South, Smyrna, Ga., provides final grade measurements using Trimble technology.

(L-R): Yancey’s Scott Mulkey gives a warm welcome to a group of central Georgia customers, including Allan Cook, Tim Hines and Jeremy McCormick of C&H Grading Services, Whitesburg, Ga.

Yancey’s Brian Stanfield (L) goes over a few operational tips on the new Cat 320 excavator with Andrew Nix of Simpson’s Trucking & Grading, Gainesville, Ga., before he tackles the Big Dig competition.

Yancey’s Stephen Miraglia watches for any points violations as a contestant makes a run at the Cat dozer challenge.

After

Decades,

After almost two decades of applying for grants, making plans, and waiting, Lexington, N.C., is preparing to kick off the construction phase of its passenger rail service project, the Lexington Dispatch reported Sept. 18. In 2003, the city firstbegandiscussionsaboutprovidingpassengerrailservice in Lexington, located southeast of Winston-Salem.

After being denied no less than six different federal trans portationgrantsthroughtheyears,thecitywasfinallyaward ed $24.9 million in 2020. The funds came from the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, through the Federal RailroadAdministration (FRA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Aseriesofprerequisitetasks,though,hadtobecarriedout over the next two years before USDOT could release the funds in preparation for the rail project’s construction phase. Now, with Lexington and the state transportation agency (NCDOT) having completed all the prerequisites to obtain the grant, the monies are slated to be released at the end of September.

The Lexington construction effort is to include building two new boarding platforms, renovating the city’s historic freight depot as an interim passenger station, digging a vehi cletunnelundertherailroadatFifthAvenue,whichwillcon nect with Talbert Boulevard, and improving the tracks between the two areas. In addition, crews will close the atgrade rail crossing on SeventhAvenue.

The Dispatch noted that due to the current economy and increases in construction labor and materials, the rail project will cost approximately 40 percent more to build than pro jected by the 2019 budget estimates.The total estimated cost of the project is currently $57 million.

In addition to the FRAgrant, the NCDOT is contributing $10.95 million toward the project’s construction, will pro vide an added $450,000 for design work, and will hire a third-party agency to aid in the fiscal management and over sight of the federal grant.

The city of Lexington is responsible for $5 million in matchingfunds,asrequiredinthegrantapplication.Itwillbe paid over the life of the expected five-year project, the Dispatch reported.

Lexington officials told the news source that it will seek various sources for the $16 million increase in costs, includ ing North Carolina Railroad, a private corporation that owns and manages a 317-mi. rail corridor stretching from Charlotte to Morehead City. Other possible funding options are the U.S. Economic Development Association, discre tionary funds from North Carolina legislators, local corpo rate citizens, the private sector, foundations and additional grant programs. The city will cover the balance of all other funds not obtained from outside sources.

Although money will soon be available to begin the rail project, another two years will pass before actual construc tion can start as preliminary work includes right-of-way pur chases, demolition, final design, and plan review.

City officials told the Dispatch that there is an opportunity tobeginrenovationoftheoldfreightstationsitepriortocon struction of the track and grade separation work as funding becomes available prior to 2025.

Cemen Tech Signs Dobbs Equipment asAuthorized Dealer

Cemen Tech announced an agreement with Dobbs Equipment to serve as the exclusive dealer of Cemen Tech volumetric concrete mixers for central and south Florida markets.

This new partnership aligns with and strengthens Dobbs Equipment’s leadership position in providing end-to-end support to customers through top-tier construction equip ment solutions.

“WeareexcitedtoaddCemenTechproductstotheDobbs Equipment lineup. Many synergies exist between the broad line of volumetric mixers and silos manufactured by Cemen Tech and our current product offerings,” said Anthony Falzarano, Dobbs Equipment division manager of road building products.

“Dobbs Equipment already services the concrete and aggregate market segments with our John Deere products. The addition of Cemen Tech products further illustrates our commitment to this important market segment.”

Volumetric concrete mixers allow for direct control over concrete scheduling, quality and quantity serving road and bridge construction, transportation, industrial and commer cial construction.With demand for concrete at record levels, and contractors under pressure to meet the needs of a grow ing variety and volume of projects, Dobbs and Cemen Tech understand the difference high-performing technology and innovative equipment can make.

“At Cemen Tech, we pride ourselves on working with companies dedicated to providing customers world-class quality, service and support, and show respect for those who

work within the industry,” said Connor Deering, CEO and president at Cemen Tech. “We are thrilled to partner with Dobbs to make available the market’s best and most advancedvolumetricconcretemixerandprovidecontractors

in central and southern Florida an opportunity to diversify and grow their business.”

For more information, visit www.CemenTech.com and www.DobbsEquipment.com.

Cemen Tech announced an agreement with Dobbs Equipment to serve as the exclusive dealer of Cemen Tech vol umetric concrete mixers for central and south Florida markets.

N.C. Equipment Operator Moves to Next Round of Cat Global Challenge

Carolina Cat recently served as host of a unique competition among area machine operators.

To determine the best operator in the region, along with two runners-up, the full-service dealership was the site of the first round of the 2022/2023 Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge on Sept. 13-14 at Carolina Cat’s main location at 9000 Statesville Rd, on the Queen City’s north side.

The first-place winner was Alfonso Fajardo, an operator with Spartan Site Services in Gastonia, N.C. Placing second and third, respectively, were Joseph Wainwright of Charlotte’s Blythe Construction and Shaun Lackey of Shaun Lackey Excavating in Hiddenite, N.C.

Fajardo will now advance to the regional semifinal round in Raleigh in October. Following that, a total of nine finalists from around the world will compete in the finals at the ConExpo-Con/AGG event in Las Vegas in March 2023. The competition’s overall champion will be awarded an all-expenses-paid trip for two to one of Caterpillar’s facilities worldwide.

The Global Operator Challenge is designed to test the skills and precision of equipment operators by proving their excellence in operating Cat machinery along with their ability to master any piece of heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

Approximately 100 operators competed in the contest to display their prowess in running three different machines through a trio of timed challenges to advance to the next round, Carolina Cat’s Mark Kincer said during the event.

“For one, we have a Cat compact tractor loader that they must run on an obstacle course, which means staying inside the cones that are set up, going through some elevation changes, and earning bonus points by maneuvering around other obstacles,” he said.

Following that, the competitors each climbed aboard a Cat 330 hydraulic excavator to show their deft touch and the equipment’s dexterity by removing tennis balls set at different heights, as well as using one of its bucket’s teeth, painted white, to flick balls from atop a construction cone.

Finally, Kincer noted, the last challenge involved driving a Cat wheel loader equipped with a load-sensing scale that tells the operator how much weight is in the bucket at any one time. The task was to move 10 tons of stone from one pit to another in the quickest time.

During the awards ceremony afterwards, Carolina Cat also recognized each individual event winner, including Wainwright and Lackey, with commemorative plaques for their efforts.

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Aaron Adams (L) of Carolina Cat goes over the Cat dozer in the mobile operator training center with Herminio Garcia of Spartan Site Services in Charlotte.

The operator challenge included loading and dumping a precise amount of material using the Cat 938M wheel loader.

(L-R) are Tony Pennington and Rusty Like, both of Carolina Cat; and Mike Naylor and Eddie Rollings, both of Hoopaugh Grading Company in Charlotte.

Carolina Cat also had a food truck on hand to provide everyone lunch. (L-R) are Davis and Lauren Lee, both of Central Carolina Hardscape & Drainage, and Josh Downs of Carolina Cat.

(L-R): Terry Studstill and Aaron and Richard Halko, all of Apex Excavating in Jamestown, N.C., check out the Cat D4 LGP machine.

The Cat 330 excavator features a new cab that is focused on operator comfort and productivity. The contestant uses the bucket to scoop up balls without tipping over the cones.

(L-R): Julio Vargas of Carolina Cat goes over the Cat 249D3 compact track loader with Jacob and Jay Ervin, both of F.J. Ervin Construction in Mooresville, N.C.

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ECAAnnouncesTwo Key Management Changes,Promotions

Equipment Corporation ofAmerica (ECA), a distrib utor of specialty foundation equipment, announced that John Hayes has been named directorofbusinessdevelop ment and Mike Roberts assumed the position of branch manager at ECA Jacksonville, effective Sept. 1, 2022.

Hayes is responsible for maintaining and nurturing key ECA accounts and developing new customers and markets in the eastern United States and Canada. He will work closely with executives,branchmanagers and account managers to develop and grow new busi ness relationships.

Hayes has spent more than six years at ECA Jacksonville in the roles of regional sales manager and branch manager. He has served in the foundation construction industry for more than 21 years, 15 of which were in business development and marketing.

Roberts will manage all aspects of ECA’s JacksonvillebranchinGreen Cove Springs, Florida including sales, parts, serv ice and personnel.

A seasoned veteran of the foundation construction industry, Roberts has been with ECA and its Jacksonville predecessor, Pile Equipment Inc., for more than 20 years. He has held multiple positions at ECAincluding account manager, sales manager, and most recently, director of Pile Master products and pile driving technologies.

ECAis the exclusive distributor of BAUER Drilling Rigs, KLEMM Anchor and Micropile Drilling Rigs, RTG Piling Rigs, and BAUER MAT Slurry Handling Systems. It also distributes HPSI Vibratory Pile Hammers, WORD International Drill Attachments, Pileco Diesel Hammers, Dawson Construction Products, ALLU Ground Improvement Equipment, Pile Master Air Hammers, DIGGADangle Drills, and Olin Concrete Pumps.

ECAoffers sales, rentals, service and parts from 10 facil ities throughout the eastern United States and all Canadian Provinces.

For more information, visit ecanet.com.

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FAX: 904-355-1891

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LiuGong NAAdds Crouse Equipment to Its Dealer Lineup

LiuGong NorthAmerica welcomed Crouse Equipment as a new construction equipment dealer. The Sheridan, Ark.based dealer is centrally located within the state.

As a LiuGong construction equipment dealer, Crouse will sell both excavators and wheel loaders. Crouse Equipment President Dean Crouse has conducted due diligence over several months to gain more insight into LiuGong’s prod ucts, services and support network.

“I think it’s going to be a good move for both of us,” Crouse said. “It will let us be more diversified in different industries where we’ve struggled before.”

Crouse hailed the direct relationship in working with LiuGong’s dealer support team as one of the key reasons for the new agreement.

“They’ve been very open and forthcoming and answering any concerns or questions,” Crouse explained. “There’s a group here that is wanting to grow. They are open-minded and listen and address concerns that their dealers have. And I really think that’s the direction they’re going to be headed.”

Addinganotherdealerinthisregioncontinuestostrength en the LiuGong dealer network.

“The further development of LiuGong’s dealer network is central to our growth strategy in North America,” said Andrew Ryan, president, LiuGong NorthAmerica.

“We believe LiuGong machines are some of the best available in our industry and we want great partners to rep resentandsupportthemwithourcustomers.We’reconfident in the Crouse team and thrilled to have them as partners as we introduce our brand inArkansas.”

Crousesaidtheothermajorcontributingfactorforthenew agreementwasproductandpartsavailability.Withcontinued global supply chain constraints, ensuring there are enough machines present was key to the agreement.

“If you can’t get the product, you can’t sell it,” Crouse said. “They’re very transparent about what they have, where they have them and what’s coming down the pipeline.

Foundedin1985,CrouseEquipmentisafamily-runcom pany that has focused mainly on the forestry space. With LiuGong, Crouse is keen to expand its business to other seg ments, including quarry and aggregate and plastic recycling.

For more information, visit www.crousetruckparts.com and www.liugongna.com.

“There’s a group here that is wanting to grow. They are open-minded and listen and address concerns that their dealers have...”

Dean Crouse Crouse Equipment

Beard Equipment Adapts, Continues Company Growth

BEARD from page 8

“Theearlydaysdidn’tinvolvetechnology liketoday,”MelissaandBradsaid.“Youhad to stop at a pay phone to call customers back and they were often not available. They could be in the woods or on a job site. You looked up parts on a microfiche reader and there were no computers in service to help diagnose service problems.As time went by, we became more ‘computerized’ and found it was hard to do business without them.”

“The biggest change from generation to generation is the overall technology of the dealership and in the equipment itself,” said Company President Drew DeLaney.

“We’re in a more competitive market place than before with stronger competitors. We’re also looking at tougher margin equa tions, so we have to be more efficient with resources while continuing to deliver excel lent customer service. In the early days, it seemed to be more about the equipment. Now, it’s more about the way the equipment is supported.”

One of its newer divisions, Beard Technology Solutions, was created to fill the growing need for machine control and automation solutions by providing Leica Geosystems software, products and training throughout the state of Florida and south Alabama. The Leica Geosystems unit pro

vides a comprehensive suite of solutions to civil contractors from the planning and esti mating phase of a project all the way to final documentation and completion. Beard Technology also sells survey equipment and software.

Embracing new opportunities like this is one of the reasons that the company has vir tually been in constant growth mode since inception. Beard Equipment continually adds new John Deere product lines and was recently named the Wirtgen Group equip mentsupplieratsixofitsFloridalocationsto better serve the road building and asphalt industries.

Through it all, the third-generation’s lead ership of Beard Equipment has been dili gently working to achieve record sales years and to continue the business tradition of excellent customer service.

Co-owners Drew and Kristen DeLaney and John and Brooke Dodson are now fully vested and entrusted to meet the challenges of their geographic expansion, increasing competition and ever-changing customer needs. The Beard family considers it a great opportunity to be a family-owned, familyrun business, and continues to position Beard Equipment as a nationwide leader among family-owned distributors.

During the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the entire second, third and fourth generations made their rounds to many of the Beard locations.

CompanyWrenchCreatesService TechApprenticeship Program

Company Wrench recently signed Branyon Dodds and Kevin Tyler to its apprenticeship program, the Company WrenchAcademy.Theprogramgivesrecent high school graduates the opportunity to obtain their associates degree in diesel tech nologywithtuition,housing,booksandsup plies paid for by Company Wrench.

The work-study portion of the program willlastapproximately26to30months,dur ing which two groups will rotate on six-week intervals. One group will complete courseworkattheUniversity of Northwestern Ohio, and the other will receive handson experience at a Company Wrench branch location. While working as a shop technician, apprentices will earnanhourlywagewiththe opportunity to receive increases based on academic performance.

“We created this program because we feel it’s vital to invest in the next generation

of service technicians,” Cam Gabbard, Company Wrench’s president said. “The Company Wrench Academy will provide highschoolgraduateswiththeeducationand experiences to become cutting edge service technicians at almost no cost to them.”

For more information, contact Jason Templeton, Company Wrench’s vice presi dent at j.templeton@companywrench.com.

(L-R) are Jason Templeton, Company Wrench vice president; Kevin Tyler; Branyon Dodds; and Keith Dodds, vice president of product support of Company Wrench.

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FLORIDA

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Panama City: 850-769-4844

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Brunswick: 912-264-6161

Columbus: 706-687-3344

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NORTH CAROLINA

Ahoskie: 252-332-5550

Asheville: 828-667-0176

Charlotte: 704-597-0211

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Bealeton: 540-439-0668

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Orlando: 407-299-1212

West Palm Beach: 561-848-6618

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Riverview: 813-621-4902

Sarasota: 941-960-2004

Ladson: 843-572-0400

Simpsonville: 864-963-5835

Walterboro: 843-539-1420

West Columbia: 803-794-9340

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TENNESSEE

Chattanooga: 423-855-0633

Kingsport: 423-349-5001

Knoxville: 865-546-3207

Nashville: 615-501-8600

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ARKANSAS

Arkadelphia: 870-246-8678

Camden: 870-574-0290

Fort Smith: 479-646-838

Jonesboro: 870-268-9900

Little Rock: 501-455-2540

Monticello: 870-367-3496

Springdale: 479-756-9779

Texarkana: 870-772-9321

MISSISSIPPI

Biloxi: 228-396-2300

Brookhaven: 601-835-4400

Columbus: 662-328-0820

Hattiesburg: 601-544-3000

Jackson: 601-939-1000

Meridian: 601-482-5575

Natchez: 601-442-3613

Philadelphia: 601-656-1997

Tupelo: 662-844-3212

Winona: 662-453-7556

TENNESSEE

Jackson: 731-422-2542

Memphis: 901-345-5294

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ALABAMA

Graysville: 205-675-9045

Madison: 256-233-1914

Monroeville: 251-575-7111

Montgomery: 334-277-7260

Northport: 205-339-0300

Oxford: 256-831-0921

Pelham: 205-988-4474

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Paving

BOMAG Innovation Days Showcases

Newest Road Products, Capabilities

Mauldin Helps Va.’s

Racey Paving Keep Up With Workload

BOMAG Americas Inc., a division of Fayat Group, a European-based manufacturer of several lines of road construction equipment, recently held an event at its Ridgeway, S.C., headquarters and factory to highlight its latest products to contractors and dealers.

The BOMAG Innovation Days demonstration introduced the equipment maker’s latest technologies as well as the capabilities of its new equipment in what BOMAG Global President Ralf Junker calls a “real life” jobsite setting.

By allowing more than 150 of its construction customers from across the United States and Canada to see its machines working up close, rather than in immovable displays at trade shows, BOMAG officials believe people can better see and understand what the products can do.

Among the equipment for building professionals to inspect at the BOMAG event, north of Columbia, were its compaction, milling, paving and reclaiming/stabilizing machines for roadbuilding and other construction projects.

“Today, we are introducing a number of new innovations,” Junker said, adding that upgrades were made to its compaction line’s newest small tamper, the BT 50, and a modern design has been applied to its light rollers. “From there, we have our new baby, the high-end BM 2000/65 large planer, BOMAG’s largest milling machine and already a best seller launched a half-year ago.”

Customer Feedback

Valuable to BOMAG

After having held BOMAG Innovation Days events in Europe and Asia for years, the company began to hold the same events in the United States, a source of pride for the company.

Junker and other BOMAG executives stage these events to better understand the needs and goals of its customers, and it has always worked to lead the industry in groundbreaking new developments, he said.

A meet-and-greet reception opened BOMAG’s Innovation Days, followed the next day by what Junker called “more theoretical training” of the equipment, and an informative tour of both the parts warehouse and the product assembly line. Later, many of the manufacturer’s diverse set of road-building machines were put to work for the assembled contractors.

By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Brannon Racey is a young man working as superintendent at his family’s paving company in the lush Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He also is preparing to one day soon assume the mantle of company owner from his father, Wayne, who has trained the younger Racey for the job since he could first walk.

One of Brannon’s attributes is his intense desire to know all he can about the paving and excavating business, the two primary services offered by Racey Paving in Toms Brook, Va., the site of both its office and shop.

When the small contracting firm saw that it was time to buy a new grader to handle the many residential projects it books throughout the western part of Virginia, Brannon spent a lot of time doing research to find the right grader for the company.

Eventually, his efforts led Racey Paving to purchase a new Mauldin M415XT maintainer, a highly versatile and maneuverable small grader. He also turned to Richmond Machinery in the Commonwealth’s capital city for help in making the deal to buy the Mauldin grader.

and milling equipment, as well as comparison charts,

Among the equipment for building professionals to inspect at the BOMAG event, north of Columbia, were its compaction, milling, paving and reclaiming/stabilizing machines for roadbuilding and other construction projects.

BOMAG Global President Ralf Junker.

Brannon Racey at his company’s Georges Feed Mill project in Quicksburg, Va.

BOMAG Representatives On Hand for Innovation Days

BOMAG from page 33

In addition, a static equipment exposition at the factory allows customers to meet with and ask questions of BOMAG’s product managers and marketing personnel.

“People tell us quite precisely what they are demanding and looking for,” said Junker. “We need to meet our customers to exchange ideas and be close to them to know what they need to be happy with our products. Their feedback is really a huge value for all of us in our work.”

To end each BOMAG Innovation Days gathering, BOMAG entertained its guests with a demonstration of the power of its compaction equipment, he said.

“People really enjoy seeing how easy it is to destroy up to four cars at the same time with one of our 60-ton compactors,” Junker said, laughing.  CEG

(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2022 Construction Equipment Guide.All Rights Reserved.)

see BOMAG page 36

By allowing several dozen of its construction customers from across the United States and Canada to see its machines working up close, rather than in immovable displays at trade shows, BOMAG officials believe people can better see and understand what the products can do.

Looking over the BOMAG CR 1030 W paver lineup (LR) are Rick Buckner of Harrison Construction, Asheville, N.C.; David Seiger of BOMAG; and Drew Blankenship of Linder Industrial Machinery in Asheville, N.C.

Two cars are no match for the 60-ton BOMAG BC 1173 RB-5 landfill compactor.

“People really enjoy seeing how easy it is to destroy up to four cars at the same time with one of our 60-ton compactors,” said BOMAG Global President Ralf Junker.

BOMAG Americas Inc., a division of Fayat Group, a European-based manufacturer of several lines of road construction equipment, recently held an event at its Ridgeway, S.C., headquarters and factory to highlight its latest products to contractors and dealers.

(L-R): Ryan Newton of RB Everett, Pasadena, Texas; Kevin Caldwell, BOMAG, Houston, Texas; and Wayne Gagne, BOMAG product specialist in Canada, stand in front of the new BOMAG CR 1030 paver series featuring dual towers, which increases visibility and operator comfort.

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

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8750 Philips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 737-6000

8418 Palm River Road Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 630-0077

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5210 Reese Road Davie, FL 33314 (954) 581-4744

1014 Atlas WayColumbia SC 29209 (803) 658-0200

7168B Cross County RoadNorth Charleston SC 29418 (843) 225-9377

11 Dixie Circle Greenville SC 29605 (864) 546-5208

11717 Reames Road Charlotte NC 28269 (704) 208-5564

5475 Old Haywood RoadMills River NC 28759 (828) 820-5265

2901 Manufacturers Road Greensboro NC 27406 (336) 308-3045

1501 Hedingham Blvd. Raleigh NC 27604 (919) 746-7938

415 Belvoir HighwayGreenville NC 27834 (252) 752-7145

80 Gregory Road Leland (Wilmington) NC 28451 (910) 800-2070

2238 Pinson Valley Parkway Birmingham, AL 35217 (205) 841-6666

35 Schillinger Road, North Mobile, AL 36608 (251) 633-4020

4325 Northern Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36110 (334) 262-6642

15101 AL-20, Madison, AL 35756 (256) 536-9390

1501 Highway 78 EastOxford, AL 36203 (256) 832-5053

7950 Pittman Avenue Pensacola, FL 32534 (850) 479-3004

1800 Culver Road Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 848-4147

Demonstrations of Newest Machines

Highlights BOMAG’s Innovation Days

A static equipment exposition at the factory allows customers to meet with and ask questions of BOMAG’s product managers and marketing personnel.

After having held BOMAG Innovation Days events in Europe and Asia for years, the company began to hold the same events in the United States, a source of pride for the company.

BOMAG from page 34

Bomag hired a professional stunt man to provide the entertainment for guests.

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Columbia, SC 803-791-7100

Florence, SC 843.678.8520

Rock Hill, SC 803.324.9600

Simpsonville, SC 864.963.3645

Myrtle Beach, SC 843-399-2074

Summerville, SC 843.871.2001

Hilton Head, SC 843-784-6766

GREGORY POOLE EQUIPMENT COMPANY

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Fayetteville, NC 910-424-4400

Mebane, NC 919-568-7500

Raleigh, NC 919-828-0641

Washington, NC 252-946-1081

Wilmington, NC 4910-371-6301

CAROLINA CAT www.carolinacat.com

Charlotte, NC 704-596-6700

Asheville, NC 828-251-2500

Greensboro, NC 336-294-5240

Hickory, NC 828-464-7045

Monroe, NC 704-292-1555

Boone, NC 828-268-9992

(L-R): Michael LeVan of Linder Industrial Machinery, Jacksonville, Fla.; Elmer Bagget of Preferred Materials, Jacksonville; and Steve Chancey of BOMAG get together for a photo during the BOMAG Innovation Days event.

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Chattanooga, TN 423-698-6943

Crossville, TN 931-484-4040

Knoxville, TN (East) 865-546-1414

Knoxville, TN (West) 865-218-8800

Sevierville, TN 865-595-3750

Tri-Cities, TN 423-323-0400

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Austell, GA 800-282-1562

Albany, GA 800-768-2892

Augusta, GA 800-446-5131

Brunswick, GA 800-299-5010

Calhoun, GA 800-752-9804

Columbus, GA 800-633-5240

Dacula, GA 800-545-2945

Kennesaw, GA 487-788-1773

Macon, GA 800-633-5180

McDonough, GA 855-901-0100

Savannah, GA 800-755-8382

Statesboro, GA 888-764-6506

Valdosta, GA 800-755-6841

Washington, GA 888-678-3211

Waycross, GA 888-948-2443

St. Augustine, FL 904-737-7730

Brooksville, FL 352-796-4978

Daytona Beach, FL 386-947-3363

Gainesville, FL 352-371-9983

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Jacksonville, FL 904-714-2600

Lake City, FL 386-755-3997

Lakeland, FL 863-606-0512

Ocala, FL 352-732-2800

Orlando, FL 407-855-6195

Palm Bay, FL 321-952-3001

Sarasota, FL 941-359-6000

Tallahassee, FL 850-562-2121

Tampa, FL 813-671-3700

Blanchard Machinery blanchardMachinery.com/paving

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Miami, FL 305-592-5360 Davie, FL 954-581-8181 West Palm Beach, FL 561-683-1231 Clewiston, FL 863-983-8177 Ft. Myers, FL 239-693-9233

Gregory Poole Equipment Company gregorypoole.com

Fayetteville, NC 910-424-4400 Mebane, NC 919-568-7500 Raleigh, NC 919-828-0641 Washington, NC 252-946-1081 Wilmington, NC 910-371-6301

Carolina Cat carolinacat.com

Charlotte, NC 704-596-6700 Asheville, NC 828-251-2500 Greensboro, NC 336-294-5240 Hickory, NC 828-464-7045 Monroe, NC 704-292-1555 Boone, NC 828-268-9992

Ring Power

St. Augustine, FL 904-737-7730 Brooksville, FL 352-796-4978

Daytona Beach, FL 386-947-3363

Gainesville, FL 352-371-9983

Jacksonville, FL 904-714-2600 Lake City, FL 386-755-3997 Lakeland, FL 863-606-0512

Ocala, FL 352-732-2800

Orlando, FL 407-855-6195 Palm Bay, FL 321-952-3001 Sarasota, FL 941-359-6000 Tallahassee, FL 850-562-2121 Tampa, FL 813-671-3700

Yancey Bros. Co.

Austell, GA 800-282-1562

Albany, GA 800-768-2892 Augusta, GA 800-446-5131

Bloomingdale, GA 800-482-1144

Brunswick, GA 800-299-5010 Calhoun, GA 800-752-9804

Columbus, GA 800-633-5240 Dacula, GA 800-545-2945 Macon, GA 800-633-5180 McDonough, GA 888-926-2392 Savannah, GA 800-755-8382 Statesboro, GA 888-764-6506

Valdosta, GA 800-755-6841 Washington, GA 888-678-3211 Waycross, GA 888-948-2443

Thompson Tractor Company thompsontractor.com

Alabaster, AL 205-664-4833

Attalla, AL 256-570-1100 Tarrant, AL 205-841-8601 Crestview, FL 850-682-6510

Tanner, AL 256-353-7721

Dothan, AL 334-671-1040

Hanceville, AL 205-283-0128

Huntsville, AL 256-532-1776

Spanish Fort, AL 251-626-5100 Montgomery, AL 334-215-5000 Opelika, AL 334-749-3359

Oxford, AL 256-831-4104

Panama City, FL 850-785-4007

Pensacola, FL 850-471-6700

Thomasville, AL 334-636-0420

Tuscaloosa, AL 205-247-2800 Tuscumbia, AL 256-381-2771

(844) 4 MY DOBBS

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2730 Falkenburg Road HQ Riverview, FL 33578 (813) 620-1000

4343 Northwest 77th Ave Miami, FL 33166 (305) 592-5740

3933 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33404 (561) 848-6618

4333 North John Young Pkwy Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 299-1212

3005 Hanson Street Fort Myers, FL 33916 (239) 334-3627

4618 Scarborough Drive Lutz, FL 33559 (813) 995-0841

1730 N. Nova Road Holly Hill, FL 32117 (407) 299-1212

2710 Falkenburg Road Riverview, FL 33578 (813) 621-4902 - Parts

1751 Copans Road, Unit 8 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 (954) 977-9541 - Parts

6265 E Sawgrass Road Sarasota, FL 34240 (941) 960-2004 - Parts

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1945 Forest Parkway Lake City, GA 30260 (800) 875-5659 (404) 361-1593

180 Thunderbird Drive Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 445-2880

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1701 Roseneath Rd. Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 359-4048

150 Piper Lane Alabaster, AL 35007 (205) 621-2489

5336 Messer-Airport Hwy Birmingham, AL 35212 (205) 591-2131

800 Church St. N.E. Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 355-0305

4307 Reeves Street Highway 431 North Dothan, AL 36303 (334) 678-1832

243 South Jackson St. Grove Hill, AL 36451 (251) 275-4158

108 Skylab Drive NW Huntsville, AL 35806 (256) 851-2222

2100 East I-65 Service Rd. North Mobile, AL 36617 (251) 457-8991

3285 Selma Highway Montgomery, AL 36108 (334) 288-6580

309 Hamric Drive West Oxford, AL 36203 (256) 831-2440

3820 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 752-0621

3305 Highway 77 Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 763-4654

9036 Pine Forest Rd. Pensacola, FL 32534 (850) 505-0550

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3300 Dozer Lane Knoxville, TN 37920 (HQ) (865) 577-5563

4295 Bonny Oaks Drive Chattanooga, TN 37406 (423) 894-1870

1487 Rock Springs Road Kingsport, TN 37664 (423) 349-6111

320 Waldron Rd. LaVergne, TN 37086 (615) 213-0900

3050 Ferrell Park Cove Memphis, TN 38116-3502 (901) 346-9800

1545 Highway 45 Saltillo, MS 38866 (662) 869-0283

7566 W. Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL 32304 (850) 575-5600

3033 US Hwy 27 E. Perry, FL 32348 (850) 584-9200

2578 SE Baya Drive Lake City, FL 32025 (386) 752-9544

6870 Phillips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32216 (904) 296-5000

356 N. Hwy 17 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 326-6268

4539 NW 44th Avenue Ocala, FL 34482 (352) 732-4646

Richmond Machinery Paves Way for Racey’s New Maudlin M415XT Grader

RACEY from page 33

The contractor took delivery of the new maintainer on Aug. 8, 2022, where it has joined Racey Paving’s menagerie of other equipment in its yard, including two pavers, two rollers, a wheel loader, three mini-excavators and a trio of skid steers. Along with the Mauldin, Richmond Machinery also brought a skid steer bucket that Brannon needed to replace, he said.

Racey Did His Homework

The Mauldin M414XT is an improved version of one the contractor bought in 2002, before selling it in 2015 after working it hard, Brannon said.

This fact was the main reason Racey Paving decided, once again, to choose this Mauldin model, he added.

“Knowing what we had before, and the fact that we liked the maintainer’s size, style and most everything else about it, I decided, as a research kind of person who likes to dig in and look up information before I even call anybody, to start looking into the M415XT to check out what improvements have been made to it over the years,” he said. “Plus, I read the reviews that people wrote about the revamped maintainer and how good it was.”

Brannon called the dealership to begin the process of buying one. Although Richmond Machinery did not have that maintainer in its showroom at the time, he said that “as soon as they got one, they called me to come down to have a look at it. We already knew what the upgrades were on the Mauldin, so we went to Richmond, checked it out, ran it in their yard a bit and made our decision to take it home.”

Because approximately 80 percent of Racey Paving’s projects involve residential paving and small excavation, Brannon saw the small Mauldin M415XT as the perfect choice for his company.

“A full-size grader is usually too large to get into smaller driveways and is often just too hard to get around at home sites,” he said. “That model is classified as being more of a maintainer than a grader. The difference between the two is that a motor grader has multiple pivot points up front and is made for shaving back banks and for cutting ditches, plus they have the weight to support what they do. A maintainer is made to lightly clean out ditches, re-grade roads and built for lighter work than a regular road grader.”

Paving Fixture in Valley

Racey Paving was founded in 1965 by Brannon’s greatgrandfather and grandfather. Later, Wayne Racey came into the family business, meaning his son Brannon is the fourth generation of the Racey family working in the respected company.

The contractor plies its trade up and down the valley, with most of its workload being in its home base of Shenandoah County. Additionally, Racey Paving takes on projects in the surrounding counties of Warren, Frederick and Page.

Paving CompanyÊs Work Is Non-Stop

Brannon said the amount of work he and his crew have is so heavy that they have no need to advertise.

“Well, our trucks have our name on them, but the bulk of our business comes from positive returns or referrals from satisfied customers,” he said. “Sometimes we get work from random people that get on Facebook to find someone to do the paving they need. More than 50 percent of the folks we work for will recommend Racey Paving over anyone else.”

Racey Paving’s non-residential projects include parking lots, commercial sealcoating and performing maintenance on the roadways at most of the area’s subdivisions.

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7566 W. Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL 32304 (850) 575-5600

3033 US Hwy 27 E. Perry, FL 32348 (850) 584-9200

2578 SE Baya Drive Lake City, FL 32025 (386) 752-9544

6870 Phillips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32216 (904) 296-5000

356 N. Hwy 17 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 326-6268

4539 NW 44th Avenue Ocala, FL 34482 (352) 732-4646

www.reynoldswarren.com

1945 Forest Parkway Lake City, GA 30260 (800) 875-5659 (404) 361-1593

180 Thunderbird Drive Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 445-2880

www.richmondmachinery.com

1701 Roseneath Rd. Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 359-4048

Racey Paving recently took delivery of this new Mauldin M415XT maintainer and the company has been very happy with the machine’s performance.

150 Piper Lane Alabaster, AL 35007 (205) 621-2489

5336 Messer-Airport Hwy

Birmingham, AL 35212 (205) 591-2131

800 Church St. N.E. Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 355-0305

4307 Reeves Street Highway 431 North Dothan, AL 36303 (334) 678-1832

www.tec1943.com

243 South Jackson St. Grove Hill, AL 36451 (251) 275-4158

108 Skylab Drive NW Huntsville, AL 35806 (256) 851-2222

2100 East I-65 Service Rd. North Mobile, AL 36617 (251) 457-8991

3285 Selma Highway Montgomery, AL 36108 (334) 288-6580

309 Hamric Drive West Oxford, AL 36203 (256) 831-2440

3820 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 752-0621

3305 Highway 77 Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 763-4654

9036 Pine Forest Rd. Pensacola, FL 32534 (850) 505-0550

2730 Falkenburg Road HQ Riverview, FL 33578 (813) 620-1000

4343 Northwest 77th Ave Miami, FL 33166 (305) 592-5740

3933 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33404 (561) 848-6618

4333 North John Young Pkwy Orlando, FL 32804 (407) 299-1212

3005 Hanson Street Fort Myers, FL 33916 (239) 334-3627

4618 Scarborough Drive Lutz, FL 33559 (813) 995-0841

1730 N. Nova Road Holly Hill, FL 32117 (407) 299-1212

2710 Falkenburg Road Riverview, FL 33578 (813) 621-4902 - Parts

1751 Copans Road, Unit 8 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 (954) 977-9541 - Parts

6265 E Sawgrass Road Sarasota, FL 34240 (941) 960-2004 - Parts

Racey Paving Takes Delivery of Mauldin M415XT Grader

from page

One of Racey Paving’s long-standing clients has been the Shenandoah County Public School (SCPS) system, which Brannon said has been ongoing for 25 years and involves repairing and repaving parking areas as well as doing snow removal at the schools

“[SCPS] often waits a long time to get their parking lots fixed, due to its budget, but this past year they got a lot of government funding to help improve their schools,” he said. “We just spent the entire month of June overlaying and sealcoating 10 different parking lots for them. That was a substantial job for us outside of the residential work we normally do. It took place on five different campuses, ranging from elementary to middle to high schools. There are three of each in the county, and the [Massanutten Regional Governor’s School in Mt. Jackson].”

For the younger Racey, the amount of work the company has been asked to do is incredible, especially considering the current economic climate.

“We have been so blessed,” he said. “Last year, for instance, we had to stop taking calls for work at one point because we became booked up for the rest of the year in July. This year, we fully maxed out at the end of May. We have 60-some estimates right now that we just have not been able to get to and our office has told people how busy we are. Yet, they will say, ‘That’s alright, we’re willing to wait until next spring.’

“That fact says a lot about the way we are looked at as a company.”

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Racey Paving put the

Wirtgen’sKMA240(i)ColdMixingPlantMakesWorldDebut

Cold recycling technologies from Wirtgen are in use around the globe for climate-friendly and cost-effective recycling of construction materials. The new mobile KMA240(i) cold mixing plant now makes on-site production of highquality mixes even more efficient.

In addition to bituminous bound mixes, the plant also is a cost-effective solution for the production of cement-treated mixes.

The recyclers of the WR series are used in recycling and soil stabilization projects. The new resource efficiency system increases the degree of automation in the overall process, which, in turn, further increases efficiency. Furthermore, the new VARIO injection bar for binding agents offers the ability to regulate the injection pressure of water and bitumen in order to achieve more homogeneous distribution in the mixing chamber.

KMA 240(i) With Double Trough System

The new KMA 240(i) mobile cold recycling mixing plant from Wirtgen enables continuous and resource-efficient production of high-quality mixes. The innovative double trough technology makes it possible to double the speed of the production of mix from various different construction materials, according to the manufacturer. The system enables precise, reliable and automatic addition of large amounts of hydraulic binding agents. As a result of this, the mix production process achieves the highest levels of efficiency and quality.

In addition to cold mixes for bituminous bound base layers, the plant also can produce mixes for cementstabilized base layers (CTB) and roller compacted concrete (RCC) at rates of up to 240 t/h. These construction materials are integrated in the road construction cycle as high-quality mixes. They can be used for applications ranging from motorway, road and path construction to the construction of car parks or industrial areas

The KMA 240(i) can process an enormous variety

of non-cohesive base materials. The newly developed double trough system with automatic self-calibration and precision weighing enables the constant addition of binding agents during the continuous mixing process. Depending on requirements, either small or large amounts of binding agents can be added in the process.

Milled RAP or other granular material from old road surface layers and other materials from RC processing can be used as environmentally friendly construction materials.

The 100 percent recycling rate enables substantial CO2 reductions and energy savings, while simultaneously minimizing project costs and timeframes. The cold recycling mixing plant is mounted on a low-loader semi-trailer and has its own high-performance engine unit. This mobile concept enables fast and flexible redeployment of the plant to an enormous variety of different working locations.

Resource Efficiency System for WR series

The resource efficiency system combines an automatic

steering system and digital project site documentation in a single app that makes a significant contribution to the costeffectiveness and resource-efficiency of soil stabilization and recycling operations.

The satellite-based guidance system enables precise and efficient completion of the successive project tasks. It steers the machine with a precision measured in centimeters on the basis of a previously calculated reference cut and a predefined overlap of adjacent cuts. At the same time, all relevant location-specific parameters are registered to provide a comprehensive database for site analysis and documentation purposes.

In the case of soil stabilizers, these are, for instance, working width and depth, distance and area worked, fuel consumption and many other parameters. The forward-looking system is also scalable, which means that other machines such as motor graders, rollers and compactors involved in the process also can benefit from the data.

VARIO Injection Bar for WR Series

In order to achieve consistently high quality of the mixing results, the addition of water and binding agents is regulated according to various parameters such as the working width and depth, the material density and the machine advance rate. Each injection bar has a maximum of 16 nozzles, each of which can be activated or deactivated at any time to vary the spraying width.

The premiere of another innovation in the WR series — the VARIO injection bar for water, bitumen emulsion and foamed bitumen. The adjustable nozzle crosssection enables the regulation of the injection pressure and, in turn, the depth the spray jet penetrates into the milled granulate. The result is an even more even distribution of water, bitumen emulsion, or foamed bitumen throughout the entire mixing chamber, according to the manufacturer.

For more information, visit www.wirtgengroup.com.

The resource efficiency system from Wirtgen has reached the finals of the bauma Innovation Award 2022 in the category “Digitalization.”

The KMA 240(i) mobile cold recycling mixing plant from Wirtgen has reached the finals of the bauma Innovation Award 2022 in the category Mechanical Engineering.

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Decatur, AL • 256/355-0305

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Huntsville, AL • 256/851-2222

Mobile, AL • 251/457-8991

Montgomery, AL • 334/288-6580

Tuscaloosa, AL • 205/752-0621

Panama City, FL • 850/763-4654

Pensacola, FL • 850/505-0550

Atlanta, GA • 404/366-0693

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Augusta, GA • 706/798-7777

Calhoun, GA • 706/879-6200

Columbus, GA • 706/562-1801

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PCA Reports Cement Shortages Affecting 18 States

But the concrete market in particular has been hit hard as a result of several factors.

Today, cement mix is in short supply creating problems reported in areas such as northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio

Some contractors are estimating double the cost of completing projects while others report delays in scheduling that mean the loss of state funding.

No Signs of Letting Up

According to a report by wpta21.com the shortage is causing backups for contractors relying on concrete mixers to make the concrete.

The mixers are limited in how much product they can supply for lack of ingredients.

“The concrete shortage is showing no signs of letting up anytime soon,” reported the Indiana television station.

That situation is causing continued delays for both major local construction projects and home improvements.

In Evanston, Ill., Kelvin Co. owners Paul and Kimberly Boynton report that increasing demand for concrete, coupled with the supply chain issues, have affected their business.

They told Evanston RoundTable that a local IUOE strike this summer slowed down work all over the Chicago area, including their customer territory.

A built-up demand for concrete on priority highway projects has hit an already-sluggish supply chain and forced suppliers to cut production.

Kelvin’s concrete supplier Ozinga served notice it had to close plants on Saturdays.

By late summer, the plant had started taking fewer orders and limited the amount of concrete customers could order.

“We need to pump the brakes in order not to put ourselves in a position of running out of material mid-pour,” Justin Ozinga said.

Companies in the Louisville, Ky., area were struggling to get enough cement this summer.

Ron Hartman, vice president of sales of Ernst Concrete, told wdrb.com that the Louisville area was facing challenges in acquiring the material.

“Cement is the one thing you’ve got to have to make concrete,” said Hartman, vice president of sales. “There’s only so much of it being made right now, and the current demand is pushing supply to its limits.”

He said though the situation was serious, Ernst was not hit as hard as other companies.

“In our area, the issue is mainly due to one of the cement suppliers having a breakdown,” he reported back in May. “It’s caused issues with the people that were buying directly from them.”

Ernst is in a situation “where our suppliers are able to keep up with their commitments to us, which has allowed us to keep up with our commitments to our customers,” said Hartman.

He said his company has been able to keep up with demand but has been put on allocation. Patience is key.

“You may not get what you want when you want, but you are going to get it,” he said. “And that is the main thing right now. Just be patient, work with us and everybody in the industry. All the other producers are doing their best to work with everyone else.”

But other contractors expressed frustration in simply lining up jobs.

“It’s so hard to schedule jobs because we can’t get con-

crete,” said Miguel Hernandez, referring to residential pours.

“Not much we can do without a foundation, that’s for sure,” Billy Doelker, owner of Key Homes, told wdrb. “We’re being told there’s a cement shortage. Some concrete suppliers seem to be having more issues with it than others.”

He said historically, contractors could call today and get cement delivered the next day.

This summer, local contractors were having to schedule delivers five and six days out at a time.

Doelker said he was told to expect the situation to remain for the rest of 2022, but the local industry is hopeful things will turn around before then.

“This isn’t going to last forever,” Hartman said. “Hopefully, it is short-term, and everybody’s doing their best to get everything going again.”

In Woodfield, Ohio,Amy Zwick, county engineer, met with commissioners in early September to discuss delays in a county road project because of higher material and fuel costs.

The timesleaderonline.com reported that among bids received for the project was one set at 55 percent above the original estimate due to cost increases in fuel, asphalt and cement.

She said three stabilization projects were subject to delays because of the shortage.

“The biggest driving factor we think is cement shortage,” said Zwick. “So, cement producers are prioritizing readymix plants and any cement they are able to produce and ship are going to ready-mix plants first.”

As a result of the bid amount and the lack of funds to cover it, the county road project was not awarded.

Nationwide Problem

This summer, it was predicted that cement shortages would delay road projects nationwide.

“Traditionally, concrete is fairly easy to line up on a project,” said Kyle Althoff, director of construction of Quality Concrete, Fargo, N.D.

But the traditionally easy-to-schedule task has been difficult this entire construction season.

“Cancel pours, move them back, the schedule just kind of keeps walking in the wrong direction,” he told inforum.com, and the delays are affecting projects.

The delays are what they are, said Dave Grausam, vice president of Kost Materials, who expects concrete paving projects along I-29 to take longer to complete.

Grausam admitted that the company is “burning” through its backup cement supplies this summer, and said he fully expects slow-downs. “It will get done, but there will be delays.”

He expects the cement shortage to start improving a little less than a year from now.

The PCA identified 18 states experiencing a short supply of cement, necessary to make concrete.

The shortages are forcing builders to scramble to be keep projects on schedule.

Edward Sullivan, vice president of economic research of the PCA said that the shortages are being felt “from Massachusetts to Florida with the exception of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.”

The widening swatch stretches as far west as the Mississippi River, “touching Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana,” he added. “California and Nevada are also affected.”

Sullivan said in a Builder.com article all this must be looked at in the context of a strong economy.

“We assume the supply-chain improvement will be sticky. There are so many factors in place that that improvement will be relatively slow.”

He believes product demand will likely improve, “which implies inventories will remain lean.”

A built-up demand for concrete on highway projects, which take priority in certain regions, has hit an already-sluggish supply chain and forced suppliers to cut cement production.

Contractors can significantly reduce costs and speed up their project timelines by trying innovative construction techniques, such as prefab construction.

MFG. ARTICULATED (A)/ DRIVE

OPERATING WEIGHT RATED PAYLOAD ENGINE DRIVE SYSTEM MODEL RIGID (R) CONFIGURATION POUNDS (KGS) TONS (METRIC TONS) TYPE MECH/ELECTR.

BELL TRUCKS

B20E LGP A 6WD 76,044 (34,493) 19.9 (18.0)

B25E A 6WD 96,253 (43,660) 26.5 (24.0)

B30E

B35E

B40E

B45E

B50E

B60E

A 6WD 106,505 (48,310) 30.8 (28.0)

A 6WD 140,829 (63,879) 37.0 (33.5)

A 6WD 157,042 (71,233) 43.0 (39.0)

A 6WD 161,656 (73,326) 45.4 (41.0)

A 6WD 178,740 (81,075) 50.0 (45.4)

A 4WD 214,898 (97,476) 60.6 (55.0)

CATERPILLAR

770G

R 2WD 157,000 (71,214) 42.1 (38.2)

772G R 2WD 181,000 (82,100) 51.6 (46.8)

773G R 2WD 226,500 (102,739) 61.0 (55.3)

Mercedes Benz (MTU) OM934LA M

Mercedes Benz (MTU) OM936LA M

Mercedes Benz (MTU) OM936LA M

Mercedes Benz (MTU) OM470LA M

Mercedes Benz (MTU) OM471LA M

Mercedes Benz (MTU) OM471LA M

Mercedes Benz (MTU) OM473LA M

Mercedes Benz (MTU) OM473LA M

Cat C15 Auto

Cat C18 Auto

Cat C27 Auto

775G R 2WD 246,500 (111,811) 70.5 (64.0) Cat C27 Auto

777 R 2WD 363,000 (164,654) 101.1 (91.7) Cat C32B Auto

785 R 2WD 550,000 (249,476) 153 (139)

789 (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) R 2WD 715,000 (324,319) 211 (191)

Cat 3512E Auto

Cat 3516E Auto

789 R 2WD 715,000 (324,319) 213 (193.2) Cat 3516E Auto

793F R 2WD 851,000 (386,007) 227 (205.9) Cat C175-16 Auto

794 AC R 2WD 1,150,000 (521,631) 327 (297) Cat C175-16 Auto

796 AC R 2WD 1,270,000 (576,062) 360 (327) Cat C175-16 Auto

797F R 2WD 1,375,000 (623,690) 363 (329.3) Cat C175-20 Auto

798 AC R 2WD 1,375,000 (623,690) 410 (372)

725 A 6WD 50,795 (23,040) 26.5 (24)

730 A 6WD 52,690 (23,900) 31 (28)

730 EJ A 6WD 58,643 (26,600) 31 (28)

735 A 6WD 55,645 (25,240) 35 (32)

740 EJ A 6WD 79,622 (36,116) 42 (38)

740 GC A 6WD 71,377 (32,376) 40 (36.3)

745 A 6WD 73,553 (33,363) 45 (41)

HYDREMA

Cat C175-16 Auto

Cat C9.3 Powershift w/ lockup torque converter

Cat C13 Powershift w/ lockup torque converter

Cat C13 Powershift w/ lockup torque converter

Cat C13 Powershift w/ lockup torque converter

Cat C18 Powershift w/ lockup torque converter

Cat C15 Powershift w/ lockup torque converter

Cat C18 Powershift w/ lockup torque converter

912HM Water Tanker

4x4 18,210 (8,260) 11 (10)

Cummins B4.5 Stage 5 Turbo Diesel M 912HM Flatbed

4x4 18,210 (8,260) 11 (10) Cummins B4.5 Stage 5 Turbo Diesel M 912FS

22,050 (9,979) 11 (10) Cummins B4.5 Stage 5 Turbo Diesel M

19,224 (8,720 11 (10) Cummins B4.5 Stage 5 Turbo Diesel M 912GS

912GHM

17,637 (8,000) 11 (10) Cummins B4.5 Stage 5 Turbo Diesel M 922GHM

30,754 (13,950) 22 (20) Cummins QSB, 6.7 EPA Tier V Turbo Diesel M 920GHM

JOHN

30,754 (13,950) 22 (20) Cummins QSB, 6.7 EPA Tier V Turbo Diesel M

12,015 (5,450) 7.1 (6.5) Cummins F3.8 Stage 5 Turbo Diesel M

12,015 (5,450) 7.1 (6.5) Cummins F3.8 Stage 5 Turbo Diesel,

A25G A 6x4 and 6x6 104,499 (47,400) 27.6 (25)

A30G A 6x4 and 6x6 115,302 (52,300) 33 (29)

A35G

A40G

A45G

A45G FS

A60H

R100

6x4 and 6x6 139,883 (63,450) 38 (34.5)

6x4 and 6x6 151,898 (68,900) 43 (39)

6x4 and 6x6 156,749(71,000) 45.2 (41)

6x4 and 6x6 157,630 (71,500) 45.2 (41)

6x4 and 6x6 217,700 (98,750) 60.6 (55)

Volvo D11M M

Volvo D11M M

Volvo D13J M

Volvo D13J M

Volvo D16J M

Volvo D16J M

Volvo D16J M

wheel drive 363,216 (164,752) 105 (95) Cummins QST30 M

MST-300VD 5,200 (2,359) 6,000 (2,722) 13.75 (34.9) wide 67 (50) Caterpillar 2.2

MST-660VD 8,378 (3,800) 8,800 (3,992) 20 (50.8) wide 74 (55.2) Kubota V3307

MST-880VD 10,000 (4,536) 14,200 (6,441) 23.6 (60) wide 120 (89.5) Caterpillar C3.6

MST-1000VD 12,584 (5,708) 16,800 (7,620) 24 (61) wide 148 (110.4) Caterpillar C4.4

MST-1500VD 15,435 (7,001) 24,720 (11,213) 28 (71.1) wide 225 (137.8) Caterpillar C7.1

MST-2200VD 24,255 11,002) 31,820 (14,433) 30 (76.2) wide 250 (186.4) Caterpillar C7.1

MST-3000VD 33,016 (14,976) 33,140 (15,032) 31.5 (80) wide 300 (223.7) Caterpillar C7.1

MST-4000VD 40,422 (18,335) 43,960 (19,940) 33 (83.8) wide 375 (279.6) Caterpillar C9.3

MST-200VDR 4,400 (1,996) 4,500 (2,041) 12 (30.5) wide 24 (17.9) Kubota V1505

MST-700VDR 8,819 (4,000) 10,869 (4,930) 20 (50.8) wide 70 (52.2) Kubtoa V3307

MST-1000VDR 12,125 (5,500) 20,150 (9,140) 28 (71.1) wide 124 (92.5) Caterpillar C4.4

MST-1500VDR 15,435 (7,001) 28,100 (12,746) 28 (71.1) wide 225 (137.8) Caterpillar C7.1

MST-2200VDR 24,255 (11,002) 35,273 (16,000) 31.5 (80) wide 250 (186.4) Caterpillar C7.1

MST-3000VDR/MST-3000VDR+34,171 (15,500) 36,920 (16,747) 31.5 (80) wide 300 (223.7) Caterpillar C7.1

MST-4000VDR 44,092 (20,000) 54,895 (24,900) 33.5 (85.1) wide 416 (310.2) Caterpillar C9.3

Central Atlanta Tractor Sales, Inc.

4240 Martin Luther King Jr Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30336

770-819-6600

www.centralatlantatractor.com

Highway Equipment Company

Roanoke Location 8071 Lee Highway Troutville, VA 24175 540-992-4150

www.highway-equipment.com

Stone Equipment Co., Inc.

210 West Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36108 844-786-6373 334-625-6585

1797-A Fulton Springs Rd Alabaster, AL 35007 844-786-6373

www.stoneequipmentco.com

Taylor Construction Equipment

3690 N Church Avenue Louisville, MS 39339 662-773-3421

www.taylorbigred.com

Volvo Starts Testing of First Prototype Hydrogen Hauler

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) continues acting on its commitment to drive change towards a net-zero future.

Following the completion of a multi-stakeholder research project aimed at breaking new ground in hydrogen technology, the company has started testing of the world’s first fuel cell articulated hauler prototype, the Volvo HX04. The results of the project will provide important insights into the possibilities provided by hydrogen and fuel cells as Volvo CE continues research for its future product development programs.

Acting on its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment of net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and driving industry transformation towards carbon neutrality, Volvo CE has accelerated its work into sustainable power sources.

Besides battery-electric solutions, where Volvo CE is already offering the largest range of commercial products, the company’s efforts also include exploring the potential of electrification through hydrogen fuel cell technology. Now, an important milestone has been reached with the testing of a world-first emission free hydrogen fuel cell articulated hauler prototype, the Volvo HX04.

Carolina Diez Ferrer, head of advanced engineering programs at Volvo CE, said: “Being inventors of the world’s first articulated hauler more than 55 years ago, we are happy and proud to again drive change with this fuel cell hauler concept. While an early prototype, this innovation will give valuable insights into the opportunities of hydrogen in the energy transformation alongside battery-electric solutions. We believe that by exploring multiple technologies and

working in partnership we can create the best path forward to decarbonize the construction industry.”

Driving Change Through Partnerships

The Volvo HX04 is the result of a research project running between 2018 and 2022, with funding from FFI, a national collaboration between the Swedish InnovationAgency VINNOVA, Swedish Energy Agency and Swedish Transport Administration, to support sustainable vehicle strategic research, innovation and development. Partners include Volvo CE, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, who provided specialist competence on driveline development and safety, and PowerCell Sweden, a developer of fuel cell-based hydrogen-electric power solutions.

The development and building of the six-wheel prototype has largely been carried out at Volvo CE’s facility in Braås, Sweden — the same location where Gravel Charlie, the world’s first articulated hauler, was born back in 1966, giving the Volvo HX04 the nickname “Electric Charlie”.

Engineers at the Technology Center in Eskilstuna, Sweden, have contributed with software development and knowledge gathered through its fuel cell test lab. While not commercially available, valuable insights from the concept will inevitably inform future production, the company said.

Hydrogen Refueling Station

Infrastructure for hydrogen is still in development, which means refueling the Volvo HX04 is an important aspect to solve in the project. Shell installed a hydrogen refueling station at the Volvo CE test track in Braås. Both Shell and Volvo Group are founding members of H2Accelerate, a collabora-

tion of companies working to foster conditions for the mass market roll-out of hydrogen trucks in Europe.

Oliver Bishop, Shell’s general manager of hydrogen mobility, said: “Providing the fueling infrastructure for this innovative project gave Shell the opportunity to demonstrate our technical capabilities in hydrogen and enabled us to support one of our key global collaboration partners in taking another step forward in their decarbonization journey, which goes to the heart and intent of Shell’s Powering Progress strategy.”

How It Works

The fueling process for hydrogen vehicles is fast — the Volvo HX04 is charged with 12 kg hydrogen in circa 7,5 minutes, enabling it to operate for approximately four hours. Fuel cells work by combining hydrogen with oxygen and the resulting chemical reaction produces electricity which powers the machine. In the process, fuel cells also produce heat that can be used for heating of the cab. Fuel cells only emit one thing — water vapor.

In principle, a fuel cell works much like a battery except that it generates its own electricity from the hydrogen onboard as needed rather than being charged from an external source. Vehicles with fuel cell electric powertrains have an uptime, range and fueling time similar to that of combustion engine powered vehicles.

While battery-electric vehicles and biofuels are commercially available today — as more sustainable alternatives to diesel — commercialization of hydrogen-powered machines is expected during the second half of this decade.

For more information, visit www.volvoce.com.

The Volvo HX04 is the result of a research project running between 2018 and 2022, with funding from FFI, a national collaboration between the Swedish Innovation Agency VINNOVA, Swedish Energy Agency and Swedish Transport Administration, to support sustainable vehicle strategic research, innovation and development.

904/786-6710

352/629-7585

407/849-6560

813/754-2727

561/863-0570

POWER EQUIPMENT

www.powerequipco.com

Chattanooga, TN • 423/894-1870

Kingsport, TN • 423/349-6111

Knoxville, TN • 865/577-5563

LaVergne, TN • 615/213-0900

Memphis, TN • 901/346-9800

Saltillo, MS • 662/869-0283

Little Rock, AR • 501/823-4400

Springdale, AR • 479/927-1672

TRACTOR

Alabama

Alabaster • 205/621-2489

Anniston • 256/831-2440

Birmingham • 205/591-2131

Decatur • 256/355-0305

Dothan • 334/678-1832

Huntsville • 256/851-2222

Mobile • 251/457-8991

Montgomery • 334/288-6580

Tuscaloosa • 205/752-0621

Florida

Panama City • 850/763-4654

Pensacola • 850/505-0550

Georgia

Albany • 229/435-0982

Atlanta • 404-366-0693

Augusta • 706/798-7777

Calhoun • 706/879-6200

Columbus • 706/562-1801

Hoschton • 706/654-9850

Kennesaw • 678/354-5533

Macon • 478/745-6891

Savannah • 912/330-7500

AUSA’s Reversible Dumpers Sport Hill Holder System

AUSA’s DR601AHG and DR1001AHG reversible dumpers have a 13,200 and 22,000 lb. payload, respectively, and comfortable hydrostatic transmission.

These compact earthmoving machines are mainly used in the construction sector, where their maneuverability and quick moves allows the operator to complete the job faster than with other traditional machinery, according to the manufacturer.

The design of the reversible driving position of these AUSA dumpers allows the seat to rotate 180 degrees and all components are instantly adjusted to suit the driver’s new position: steering wheel, joystick, pedals, safety cameras and other features. That means the operator can always drive forwards, which is an important increase in the safety and helps to reduce the machine maneuvers.

In terms of technology, various systems have been included to make them more efficient dumpers: they have the ECO Mode function, where the engine speed is automatically controlled to ensure lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

They are fitted with the Hill Holder system, a start-assist and safety system that engages the dumper’s brake when you take your foot off the accelerator at zero speed. This significantly increases safety, especially when operating on slopes.

They also can be equipped with Smart Stop: a plug-in system that automatically shuts down the engine when it is not in use and the optimal time and safety requirements are met.

The new DR601AHG and DR1001AHG dumpers are equipped with a powerful 74.3 hp Deutz engine that complies with the Tier IV emissions standards and have an

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

engine torque of 340@1500 on the 6-tonne capacity and 405@1300 on the 10-tonne.

In regards to the emissions, these reversible dumpers fit a new generation DPF with an automatic regeneration system. Even if the machine is only used a few hours a week, the system starts up by itself without having to do anything, the manufacturer said.

According to the estimated use of the machines, 95 percent of the time the operator will not have to carry out any type of action, the manufacturer said.

Finally, these models are available with a large number of accessories and finishes, including a ROPS/FOPS closed cab, which is easily removable for transport.

For more information, visit www.ausa.com.

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Beard Equipment Company

Mobile, AL 251/456-1993

Pensacola, FL 850/476-0277

Freeport, FL 850/835-3337

Panama City, FL 850/769-4844

Tallahassee, FL 850/575-5600

Perry, FL 850/584-9200 Jacksonville, FL 904/296-5000

Lake City, FL 386/752-9544

Palatka, FL 386/325-6268

Ocala, FL 352/732-4646

Dobbs Equipment

www.dobbsequipment.com

Riverview, FL (HQ) 813/620-1000

Miami, FL 305/592-5740

West Palm Beach, FL 561/848-6618

Orlando, FL 407/299-1212

Fort Myers, FL 239/334-3627

Lutz, FL 813/995-0841

Daytona, FL 407/299-1212

Riverview, FL 813/621-4902

Pompano Beach, FL 954/977-9541

Sarasota, FL 941/960-2004

Dothan, AL 334/794-8691 Troy, AL 334/566-4181 Adairsville, GA 770/773-9857

Albany, GA 229/888-1212

Atlanta, GA 404/691-9445 Braselton, GA 770/965-1889 Brunswick, GA 912/264-6161 Columbus, GA 706/687-3344 Grovetown, GA 706/855-5440

FLINT

Macon, GA 478/788-1586 Savannah, GA 912/964-7370

Valdosta, GA 229/474-6680

Andrews, SC 843/221-4940 Aynor, SC 843/358-5688 Ladson, SC 843/572-0400

Simpsonville, SC 864/963-5835 Walterboro, SC 843/539-1420 West Columbia, SC 803/794-9340

Hyundai CE Enters Articulated Dump Truck Market

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced it is entering the articulated dump truck market with two new models — the HA30 and HA45 articulated dump trucks — targeting the popular 30- and 45-ton segments.

The first of the new ADTs are now available for order through Hyundai’s North American network of authorized dealers.

With rated payloads of 28 and 41 tons respectively, the HA30 and HA45 articulated dump trucks provide an ideal haul truck match for Hyundai’s larger crawler excavators and wheeled loaders. Designed primarily for high-volume earthmoving projects, highway construction, and mine and quarry operations, Hyundai’s articulated haulers provide maximum drive and traction in the worst site conditions, maintaining year-round productivity for the customer.

“Hyundai is excited to enter the ADT market to better serve our customers in aggregates and infrastructure construction,” said Mike Ross, senior VP of CE Sales, Parts & Service, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas.

“Our new ADT models are the first collaborative results of the combined design, engineering and manufacturing expertise of Hyundai Construction Equipment and Hyundai Doosan Infracore.”

Hyundai Heavy Industries Group in 2021 purchased the Doosan business, which now operates — along with Hyundai Construction Equipment — as a separate division within Hyundai Genuine. While maintaining their respective management and dealer network structures, the two divisions plan further integration in R&D, design, engineering, procurement and manufacturing.

Articulated Hauling

The new Hyundai HA30 and HA45 trucks are built around a full-time six-wheel drive concept, with front and rear limited slip differentials and a longitudinal differential that can be manually locked, for maximum drive and traction on difficult terrain.

The trucks have a compact chassis design, to aid maneu-

verability, with a sloping rear frame and a front-mounted differential integrated into the ZF transmission, allowing for a shorter front frame section. This results in the smallest turning radius in the vehicle class and outstanding stability, according to the manufacturer.

Self-leveling hydro-gas suspension on the front axle further supports a comfortable ride, delivering maximum tractability in tough ground conditions.

The turning ring is mounted in front of the chassis articulation point, resulting in an equal weight distribution to the front wheels in all driving situations, for increased stability and traction.

Tandem reduction gearboxes on the two rear axles enable maximum oscillation of the rear axles to maintain ground contact on rough terrain. The single central differential increases ground clearance beneath the truck.

Oil-cooled wet disc brakes achieve an extended service lifetime of up to 15,000 hours. A hydraulically activated mechanical parking brake holds the machine when stationary.

The trucks are supplied with a gradient meter, with flipover protection and a Body Over Center of Gravity function, to assist drivers when dumping and operating on rough terrain.

The HA30 has a 22 cu. yd. heaped body capacity, that rises to 23.3 cu. yd. when fitted with a tailgate. The larger HA45 offers a 32 cu. yd. heaped capacity, rising to 34 cu. yd. with a tailgate. Both dump bodies can be optionally heated by the engine exhaust gases to prevent freezing and sticking of materials when operating in colder temperatures.

Internal wear plates are available as an option when working in applications with heavy and hard rock.

Proven Powertrain

Tier IV Final Scania diesel engines power both trucks. The HA30 uses a five-cylinder, 9.3-L DC9 turbocharged diesel, producing 375 hp and 1,876 Nm of torque. The larger HA45 uses a six-cylinder, 12.7-L DC13 diesel engine, pro-

ducing a maximum 500 hp and 2,476 Nm of torque.

Both engines drive through eight-speed ZF automatic transmissions. The torque converter has lock-up in all gears, reducing fuel consumption and increasing efficiency. Ground level service points are designed for maximum efficiency and improved safety.

The engine canopy tilts forward for access to filters and fill points, while the complete cab structure also can be tilted towards the rear of the truck, to provide access for repair and maintenance.

Hyundai’s Hi-Mate telematic monitoring system is standard, with satellite and GSM connectivity, to reach the most inaccessible construction and mining sites across the world. This enables remote monitoring of productivity, fuel consumption, system warning and maintenance status, reducing unplanned downtime and improving fleet utilization.

Comfort, Protection

With the most spacious ROPS/FOPS cab on the market, the Hyundai ADT features an ergonomic layout to the controls, a high-quality air-suspended operator’s seat, an internal sound level of just 72dB(A), MP3 and Bluetooth-compatible radio, USB charger, all-round safety rails and a footrest. Interior cab storage includes room for an optional cool/hot box and 12V power sockets for operator phones and other accessories. Full cab climate control is standard on both models for maximum comfort throughout the working day.

A comprehensive monitor panel provides an integrated payload meter to prevent overloading and to record productivity. Diagnostic functions are included within the monitoring system, and the operator can remotely check hydraulic and transmission oil levels from the cab.

A gradient meter ensures that the truck is driven safely within its limits, while an integrated rearview camera and large mirrors provide excellent all-round visibility when reversing under an excavator or into the dumping area.

For more information, visit www.hceamericas.com.

With rated payloads of 28 and 41 tons, respectively, the HA30 and HA45 articulated dump trucks provide an ideal haul truck match for Hyundai’s larger crawler excavators and wheeled loaders.

HD1500-8E0

730E-10

830E-1AC

Komatsu

RWD 365,967 (166,000) 101.6 (92.2) Komatsu SAA12V140E-7 M

RWD 550,229 (249,580) 153.2 (139) Komatsu SDA16V159E-3 M

RWD 745,328 (338,075) 205 (186) Komatsu SSDA16V159 AC Elec

RWD 850,650 (385,848) 244 (222) Komatsu SDA16V160

901,400 (408,875)

1,115,000 (505,755)

1,150,000 (521,640)

1,150,000 (521,640)

1,384,500 (627,999)

(227) Komatsu SDA16V160

Komatsu SSDA18V170

Komatsu SSDA16V160

(290) Komatsu SSDA18V170

SSDA18V170

Komatsu’s HD1500-8E0 Haul Truck

Is Built for Performance On Grade

Delivering performance with a 1,580 gross hp (1180 kW), Tier IV final Komatsu SDA16V159E-3 engine, the HD1500-8E0 helps drive high levels of productivity.

Does your operation need an efficient 150 ton haulage solution that can deliver performance on grade while providing energy-saving technologies to help achieve lower fuel consumption? Komatsu’s rigid frame off-highway haul truck, the HD1500-8E0, is purpose-built for mining, quarry and aggregate applications.

Delivering performance with a 1,580 gross horsepower (1180 kW), Tier IV final Komatsu SDA16V159E-3 engine, the HD1500-8E0 helps drive high levels of productivity. The redesigned cab, combined with a MacPherson strut-type and hydropneumatic suspension, gives operators the smooth and comfortable ride they need for long shifts.

Quick Specs of HD1500-8E0

• Net horsepower: 1,570 hp (1,171 kW) @ 1,900 rpm

• Operating weight: 550,229 lbs. (249,579 kg)

• Rated payload: 153.2 tons (139.0 t)

• Rated Capacity (SAE Heaped 2:1): 102 cu. yd. (78 cu m)

Travel Performance for Productivity

In addition to speed on grade, the HD1500-8E0 is equipped with hydraulic, wet multiple-disc brakes on all four corners. The continuously cooled, large-capacity brakes also act as a highly responsive retarder, providing operators with confidence at higher speeds when traveling downhill. Downhill descent also can be controlled by setting a desired travel speed with the automatic retard speed control (ARSC), which applies the brake retarder to maintain the desired setting and descend the road with confidence.

Maneuverability for Tight Spaces, Steep Grades, Slippery Haul Road Conditions

With a tight turning radius (36 ft. 9 in.), operators in the HD1500-8E0 can easily maneuver in and out of tight spaces when spotting to be loaded or positioning to dump. The MacPherson strut-type independent front suspension features an A-arm wheel-to-mainframe design for wide spacing and easy access to the engine bay.

Komatsu’s traction control system (KTCS) provides enhanced control in loose or slippery haul road conditions by monitoring the rear wheels for slippage and automatically applying pressure to the independent wheel brake assemblies.

Technology That Promotes Enhanced Productivity

The HD1500-8E0 has a 7-speed, fully automatic trans-

mission with two configurable reverse speeds. Komatsu’s advanced transmission with optimum modulation control system (K-ATOMiCS) provides electronic shift control with automatic clutch modulation, promoting optimized clutch engagement at every gear to provide smooth shifting without losing torque, offering a comfortable ride while helping to reduce material spillage.

Enhance payloads, promote productivity and control the life cycle costs of your truck with the HD1500-8E0‘s integrated payload meter (PLM). It manages the payload of each hauling cycle, analyzing production volume and the working conditions of the machine.

Operator Comfort, Visibility

Designed with a convenient control layout, the ergonomic operator cab is equipped with an air suspension seat to help dampen vibrations. Seat heater and ventilator are equipped as standard. To help improve operator comfort, hydropneumatic suspension provides a smooth ride over rough terrain, while the low noise engine, fan clutch and cab sealing provide a quiet, low decibel operating environment.

Give your operator greater visibility to the work-area with features like KomVision, a 360-degree monitoring system that uses six cameras for a real-time view of surroundings. Two screen mode allows your operator to view the 360degree bird’s eye view and any of the six cameras to be viewed simultaneously, on a dedicated monitor.

Maintenance Made Easier

Designed for convenient preventative maintenance and servicing, a ground-level service center is located at the bottom of the HD1500-8E0‘s hydraulic tank, putting engine, transmission, brake control and hydraulic oil filling evacuation ports accessible in one central location. The standard, automatic greasing system helps minimize maintenance time by automatically supplying grease at predetermined intervals. A battery disconnect switch, located on the left side of the vehicle, is accessible from the ground level. For security during maintenance, there are tie-off anchor points for safety harnesses.

The cold weather package includes electric heating elements for engine oil pan, coolant, steering and hoist oil tank, transmission oil pan and brake oil tank, which plugs into an external power supply. The engine also is equipped with a cold weather ether starting aid system, standard for the HD1500-8E0.

For more information, visit www.komatsu.com.

ALABAMA

CAROLINAS

Stone Equipment Co., Inc.

1797-A Fulton Spring Rd. Alabaster, AL 35007 844-786-6373

210 West Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36108 844-786-6373

www.stoneequipmentco.com

Taylor Construction Equipment

5640 Commerce Blvd. East Mobile, AL 36619 251-666-2924

www.taylorconstructionequipment.com

MISSISSIPPI

NED - Carolinas

Formerly MAY-RHI, Richardson Service 1991, Inc Charlotte, NC 704-228-0455

Clayton-Raleigh, NC 886-629-3784

Grimesland, NC 252-752-1500 Lexington, NC 866-629-3784 Columbia, SC 888-865-1002

Conway-Myrtle Beach, SC 800-968-0754

Piedmont-Greenville, SC 864-434-1154

Summerville-Charleston, SC 843-501-0566

www.nedealers.com

FLORIDA

Mid South Machinery

3233 Hwy. 80 W. Jackson, MS 39204 601-948-6740

www.gomidsouth.com

Taylor Construction Equipment

3637 N. Church Avenue Louisville, MS 39339 833-773-3421

103 Industrial Park Road Philadelphia, MS 39350 833-773-3421

www.taylorconstructionequipment.com

TENNESSE

NED - Florida

Formerly Earthmovers Construction Equipment

Apopka-Orlando, FL 407-401-8956

Ft. Pierce, FL 772-212-4043

Tampa, FL 813-940-4405

www.nedealers.com

GEORGIA

NED Georgia

Formerly Grove River Machinery

Richmond Hill-Savannah, GA 912-756-7854

www.nedealers.com

Taylor Construction Equipment

104 Brickmill Commercial Dr. Maryville, TN 37801 865-444-0883

132 Industrial Dr. White House, TN 37188 615-392-4803

www.taylorconstructionequipment.com

THE DOER’S DREAM

Loved for the features. Trusted for the performance.

Hyundai articulated dump trucks have the power and performance — not to mention top-notch interiors, clear sight lines and handy tech — that make life on the jobsite easier. So you can do more without feeling like it.

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

To learn more about the safety features built into HX series excavators, contact your Hyundai dealer today.

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

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D100AHA Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Front & High 2,200 (998) 2,966 (1,300) 0.52 (.40) 0.74 (0.57) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48

D100AHA Compact Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Front & High 2,200 (998) 2,966 (1,300) 0.52 (.40) 0.74 (0.57) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48

D100 AHG Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Swivel 2,200 (998) 2,966 (1,300) 0.51 (0.39) 0.71 (0.54) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48

D120 AHA Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Front & High 2,600 (1,179) 3,031 (1,375) 0.67 (0.51) 0.91 (0.70) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48

D120 AHG Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Swivel 2,600 (1,179) 3,031 (1,375) 0.65 (0.50) 0.9 (0.69) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48

D150 AHA Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Front & High 3,300 (1,497) 3,329 (1,510) 0.89 (0.68) 1.1 (0.84) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48

D150 AHG Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Swivel 3,300 (1,497) 3,329 (1,510) 0.82 (0.63) 1.18 (0.90) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48

D350 AHG Compact Hydrostatic Swivel 7,700 (3,493) 6,130 (2,781) 2.34 (1.79) 2.78 (2.13) 44 (32.8) Kubota D1803CR-T-E5B

D450 AHG Compact Hydrostatic Swivel 9,900 (4,491) 6,400 (2,903) 2.69 (2.06) 3.49 (2.67) 45 (32.8) Kubota D1803CR-T-E5B

D601 AHG

Compact Hydrostatic Swivel 13,000 (5,897) 9,898 (4,490) 4.12 (3.15) 4.12 (3.15) 74.3 (55.4) Deutz TD 3.6 L4

D601 APG Compact Mechanic Swivel 13,000 (5,897) 10,352 (4,696) 3.42 (2.61) 4.12 (3.15) 74.3 (55.4) Deutz TD 3.6 L4

D1000 APG Large Mechanic Swivel 22,000 (9,979) 10,500 (4,763) 4.1 (3.13) 6.26 (4.79) 74.3 (55.4) Deutz TD 3.6 L4

DR601 AHG Large Reverse Hydrostatic Swivel 13,000 (5,897) 10,648 (4,830) 3.21 (2.45) 4.12 (3.15) 74.3 (55.4) Deutz TD 3.6 L4

DR1001 AHG Large Reverse Hydrostatic Swivel 22,000 (9,979) 11,133 (5,050) 4.32 (3.30) 5.1 (3.90) 74.3 (55.4) Deutz TD 3.6 L4

Authorized Bobcat Dealers

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Bobcat of Jacksonville, LLC Jacksonville 904-288-9181 www.bobcatjax.com

Bobcat of Palm Beach West Palm Beach 561-689-9880 www.sbequipment.com

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Bobcat of Treasure Coast Fort Pierce 772-460-9998 www.sbequipment.com

GEORGIA

Bobcat of Savannah Bloomingdale 912-236-5588 www.bobcatops.com

NORTH CAROLINA

Bobcat of Asheville Arden 828-684-4403 www.bobcatops.com

R.S. Braswell Company Kannapolis 704-933-2269 www.rsbraswell.com

Bobcat of Charlotte Charlotte 704-343-9000

www.bobcatofcharlotte.com

Bobcat of Monroe Monroe 704-289-2200 www.bobcatofmonroe.com

Triangle Equipment Co., Inc. Morrisville 919-781-7910 www.ncbobcat.com

Bobcat of Johnston County Garner 919-661-1833 www.ncbobcat.com

Bobcat of Wilmington Wilmington 910-395-2050 www.ncbobcat.com

Bobcat of Wilson Wilson 252-206-0733

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White’s Equipment Jacksonville Jacksonville 910-347-1646

www.whitesequipmentco.com

TENNESSEE

Bobcat of Clarksville Clarksville 931-436-9555

Bobcat of Nashville La Vergne 615-941-4000

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Bobcat of Charleston North Charleston 843-725-6330 www.bobcatops.com

Bobcat of Columbia Columbia 803-933-9996 www.bobcatops.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

Bobcat of Greenville Piedmont 864-269-3600 800-220-6266 www.bobcatops.com

Bobcat of Spartanburg Spartanburg 864-342-9003 www.bobcatops.com

Bobcat of Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach 843-236-4499 www.ncbobcat.com

Bobcat of Rock Hill Rock Hill 803-670-2003

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Crews Cut Through Mountains for Corridor Q Project

CORRIDOR from page 1

through mountains and relocating the dirt and rock into support for the new highway. Corridor Q will provide a safer two-lane highway with truck climbing lanes. Workers will use large-scale equipment to move more than 15 million cu. yds. of material in just three years on a 2-mi. construction segment, Poplar Creek Phase B.

Corridor Q also has challenged engineers, field workers and planners alike as they built the tallest bridge in the state (Route 460 Connector Phase 1), will soon build the second tallest bridge in the state (Poplar Creek Phase B), built the deepest segmented, precast box culvert (Poplar Creek Phase A) in Virginia and will construct the deepest earth cut in the state (Poplar Creek Phase B).

This massive endeavor is composed of several smaller jobs, each of which would be a significant project on its own. The estimated cost for the entire 14.2-mi. project will be around $750 million.

• Route 460 Connector Phase I (approximately 1 mi.). Opened to traffic November 2020. Included construction of the tallest bridge in Virginia. Cost: $121 million.

• Route 460 Connector Phase II (approximately 6 mi.).

Rough grade completed. Paved road will be open for traffic in late 2023. Cost: $194 million.

• Hawks Nest/Intersection (approximately 2 mi.). Rough grade completed. Paved road will be open for traffic in late 2023. Cost: $13 million.

• Poplar Creek Phase A (approximately 3 mi.). Construction under way. Completion expected in late 2024. Cost: $200 million.

• Poplar Creek Phase B (approximately 2 mi.). Includes a bridge over railroad/Levisa River, which will be the second tallest in Virginia. Completion date is mid-2027. Cost $220 million.

Marty Halloway, VDOT Bristol District Mega-Projects engineer, leads a team from various locations to coordinate these efforts.

“The current roads in this region are mountainous, twolane roads,” said Halloway. “Corridor Q will be safer with a significant reduction in travel time.”

Blasting and drilling were vital to produce the deepest cut

The current roads in this region are mountainous, two-lane roads. Constructing these final segments of Corridor Q in Virginia will provide a safer alternative and will reduce travel time.

in the state, nearly 500 ft. deep.

“The Poplar Creek Phase A cut was the deepest cut, but only one of many necessary for this project,” said Halloway. “Our contractor used large-scale equipment to move enormous amounts of material more quickly than would have been possible in the past. Work teams also used onsite material to create the embankments and fill.”

The Corridor Q project required huge amounts of building materials including 35,000 tons of asphalt. Some 16,000 cu. yds. of concrete were necessary for just the Phase 1 bridge. An onsite concrete batch plant was used for the bridge. Workers planned to finish the pavement with a 6-in. base mix and 1.5-in. asphalt concrete pavement 12.5D surface. The roads will have 13-ft.-wide shoulders.

Tallest, Deepest

The Phase 1 bridge, the tallest in Virginia, was built over Grassy Creek.

“The bridge construction topped out at 250 feet above the creek,” said Halloway.

The bridge was built of twin 1,700-ft.-long cast-in-place segmental bridges, each with a deck width of 43 ft., carrying two lanes of traffic in each direction.

Workers will take on another daunting challenge with the Poplar Creek Phase B project. When constructed, this will be the second-tallest bridge in the state at 150 ft. tall, just over 1,000 ft. long and containing a 338-ft. span.

Deep ravines created another problem for designers and workers. Stream impacts required some original thinking. The team solved the problem by building the longest segmented pre-cast box culvert in the state on the Poplar Creek Phase A project. The culvert needed to withstand 310 ft. of embankment fill on top of it and still be able to carry water to the proper channel.

“There was no template to use for designing such a culvert with that kind of stress and strain present,” said Halloway. “Our team studied the various factors that would be on the culvert and made sure to design it properly. At one point we undercut an additional 25 feet of material to reach bedrock to make sure the culvert would be properly supported. Then,

This massive endeavor is composed of several smaller jobs, each of which would be significant projects on their own. The length of the entire project will be 14.2 mi.

Corridor Q (Route 460) will provide residents with better access to healthcare, improved travel times and increased interstate commerce opportunities.

Company Wrench JCB

125 Wilsons Mills Rd. Extension Smithfield, NC 27577 855-562-3526

141 Brickyard Rd Lexington, SC 29072 866-262-4181 803-520-0032

11301 Reames Rd. Charlotte, NC 28269 980-859-4680

www.companywrench.com

Low Country JCB

1008 E Hwy 80 Pooler, GA 31322 888-431-0130

www.lowcountryjcb.com

JCB of Chattanooga

1609 Church Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-899-1219

www.jcbofchattanooga.com

Deep South JCB

6851 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71119 318-621-9000

340 Airport Road Jackson, MS 39208 601-939-9655

761 Choctaw Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70805 225-383-6117

8489 West Oaklawn Road Biloxi, MS 39532 888-838-5485

www.deepsouthjcb.com

Briggs JCB

8215 Palm River Road Tampa, FL 33619 813-605-7800

7551 Presidents Drive, Suite 104 Orlando, FL 32809 407-841-4202

2525 Phillips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32207 904-260-6105

2755 Marshall Dr Tifton, GA 31793 229-388-8120

181 Riverbend Drive St. Rose, LA 70087 504-733-5640

www.briggsjcb.com

TriStar JCB

1241 Salem Park Court Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-809-3377

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WesPro JCB

1501 Atlanta Industrial Drive Atlanta, GA 30331 678-402-6867

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JCB

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ARKANSAS

ALMA TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT 479-632-6300 doosandealers.com/Alma

LIFT TRUCK SERVICES 501-568-3330 doosandealers.com/Little-Rock

FLORIDA

BOBCAT OF JACKSONVILLE 904-288-9181 doosandealers.com/Jacksonville

COASTAL MACHINERY 850-944-2002 doosandealers.com/Pensacola

SYNERGY EQUIPMENT 386-274-1002 doosandealers.com/Daytona-Beach 239-334-4987 doosandealers.com/Fort-Myers 305-362-6632 doosandealers.com/Miami 407-273-7383 doosandealers.com/Orlando 954-256-0583 doosandealers.com/Pompano-Beach 561-264-3287 doosandealers.com/Stuart 813-626-3470 doosandealers.com/Tampa

TENNESSEE

BOBCAT OF CLARKSVILLE 931-436-9555 doosandealers.com/Clarksville

BOBCAT OF NASHVILLE 615-941-4000 doosandealers.com/Nashville

North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia

Powerscreen Mid-Atlantic, Inc. PO Box 2505 • Kernersville, NC 27285 Tel: 800-797-7276 Web: www.powerscreenmidatl.com

Alta Equipment Company www.altaequipment.com

Lake City, FL 386-758-7444

Jacksonville, FL 904-737-6000

Tampa, FL 813-630-0077

Orlando, FL 407-850-9614

Fort Myers, FL 239-481-8554

Davie, FL 954-581-4744

Miami, FL 305-477-2442

CCS Equipment Sales, LLC www.ccsequipment.com

Raleigh - Durham 5428 Highway 96 Youngsville, NC 27596 919-375-7129 877-469-3471

Fuquay - Varina Angier, NC 919-935-0505

Greenville, NC Ayden, NC 28513 252-712-1033

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Briggs JCB

Orlando,

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Jacksonville,

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Tifton,

31793 299-388-8120

CLM EQUIPMENT CO., INC.

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Houston, TX • 281-598-2500

GSE GREAT SOUTHERN EQUIPMENT COMPANY

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Tampa, FL • 866-586-8956

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Orlando, FL • 407-859-9160

Jacksonville, FL • 904-268-4400

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Blasting, Drilling Produces Nearly 500-Ft. Deep Cut

we put the temporarily relocated stream back into the box. We calculated that it would be sufficient to convey a 100year flood, even while partially obstructed.”

Not only did the team manage challenging geography, but communication was unique as the team was spread out from Maryland to Virginia and from Kentucky to Illinois.

“We had to rely on virtual collaboration and do much of the work virtually before and during the pandemic,” said Halloway.

In addition, the teams had to contend with labor issues and

supply chain challenges that are common in today’s construction environment.

“We also had environmental challenges, utility schedules and permitting issues to work around.”

Halloway is looking forward to the day when motorists will be able to use the new road in its entirety.

“In the end, I believe travel will be faster and safer. Travel will be much easier locally and to other states.”

Equipment

On average, the contractors use 120 pieces of equipment on the Poplar Creek Phase A construction project at any

given time. The Intersection Hawks Nest paving project has approximately 35 pieces of equipment. This includes everything from pickup trucks to large, off-road equipment.

• Caterpillar 777D and 785B haulers

• Caterpillar D8 through D12 dozers

• Caterpillar 980, 992 and 993 loaders

• Hitachi 1200 and 800 excavators

• Atlas Copco DM 45 drills

• Caterpillar 16G and 16H motor graders

• Metso mobile crusher and Extec portable screener

• Grove 5275 275-ton crane  CEG

(All photos courtesy of Virginia DOT.)

Three Mid-Atlantic StatesAppear Spared From Shortage

Right now, though, “about 43 percent of the major areas of U.S. consumption are under shortage conditions,” Sullivan said. “Each one of the areas impacted has shown an increase in demand or a heavy reliance on imports.”

Ongoing supply issues have builders exploring alternative strategies, including ordering early.

“We are having to order concrete 16 to 18 days in advance, when two to three days is typical,” said Tony Fitzgerald, vice president of purchasing of Morrison Homes. “And concrete block orders have to be made eight days in advance of need.”

Fitzgerald is working to establish a new foreign supply for his concrete suppliers.

“The material is available, it is a matter of obtaining the ships,” he said.

Running an End Around

Tool and equipment app developer OneKey suggests taking a proactive approach to navigate the supply-chain crisis.

“These tactics may not eliminate supply issues, but they can limit the blast radius of setbacks, delays and shortages.”

Consider Prefab

Traditional onsite construction methods have established processes and systems throughout the industry, but delays and price surges have plagued the conventional building approach.

“Contractors can significantly reduce costs and speed up their project timelines by trying innovative construction techniques, like offsite construction,” said One-Key.

Prefabricated construction methods in which project components are mass-produced, assembled and transported to the building site, offer immense potential for the current situation.

The process maximizes the use of materials by minimizing waste and reducing prices.

Offsite assembly, especially for mass-produced components, is quick and streamlined without the delays caused by inclement weather.

Positive real-world results from prefabricated construction indicate that contractors could offer lower prices and faster turnaround times by utilizing prefab construction.

This is especially beneficial when used in conjunction with tools like building information modeling.

Order Early

Many contractors have already begun adapting by placing orders months in advance.

Planning for one- to six-month delays can end up saving trouble in the long run because it allows contractors to create more reliable schedules, and it also makes additional delays less likely.

These advance orders may help suppliers plan accordingly, which could help the supply chain catch up down the road.

Be Transparent

It is crucial for contractors in today’s construction industry to be straightforward about delays and setbacks due to supply-chain issues.

They need to be honest about how long a project will realistically take when offering estimates to potential clients, even if it is longer than they would prefer.

The reality is that virtually all construction projects are experiencing significant delays right now

Clients will ultimately be more satisfied when something is completed on time, even if that timeline is longer than usual.

Offering a client a realistic project timeline will dodge the need to have challeng-

ing conversations down the road when delays do inevitably occur, said One-Key.

“In fact, the No. 1 cause of construction project delays is a lack of upfront planning, which includes predicting likely obstacles such as supply chain delays.”

Contractors may need to brush up on their project planning skills in addition to communicating with clients about project expectations.

Similarly, it can be helpful to anticipate materials becoming unavailable during a project.

Working with clients to choose alternatives ahead of time can help prevent additional delays.

Consider Alternatives

Green building techniques have become more popular over recent years, but they are more valuable today than ever.

Contractors may want to consider appealing to nontraditional demographics to address the labor shortage.

Shifting recruiting strategies to cater to these groups could help attract more people to the industry’s many rewarding roles.

Some 35,000 tons of asphalt will be used for Corridor Q.

Alta Equipment Company

www.altaequipment.com

539 SW Arrowhead Terrace • Lake City, FL 32024 386.758.7444

8750 Philips Hwy • Jacksonville, FL 32256 904.737.6000

8418 Palm River Road • Tampa, FL 33619 813.630.0077

9601 Boggy Creek Road • Orlando, FL 32824 407.850.9614

5151 Martin Luther King Blvd. • Fort Myers, FL 33905 239.481.8554

5210 Reese Road • Davie, FL 33314 954.581.4744

Power Equipment

www.powerequipco.com

3300 Dozer Lane • Knoxville, TN 37920 865.577.5563

4295 Bonny Oaks Dr. • Chattanooga, TN 37406 423.894.1870

1487 Rock Springs Rd. • Kingsport, TN 37664 423.349.6111

3050 Ferrell Park Cove • Memphis, TN 38116-3502 901.346.9800

1545 Highway 45 • Saltillo, MS 38866 662.869.0283

2801 W 65th Street • Little Rock, AR 72209 501-823-4400

781 E Randall Wobbe Lane • Springdale, AR 72764 479-927-1672

CCS Equipment Sales, LLC

www.ccsequipment.com

Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

5428 Highway 96 • Youngsville, NC 27596919.556.9110

Fuquay-Holly Springs-Sanford-Fayetteville

836 North Broad St. • Angier, NC 27501919.935.0505

5886 Ernest Taylor Rd. • Ayden, NC 28513252.712.1033

ditchwitchworx.com

1807 West Oakridge Drive • Albany, GA 31707 229.435-5811

Parman Tractor & Equipment

www.parmantractor.com

3570 Dickerson Pike • Nashville, TN 37207 615.685.7800

Atlantic Coastal EquipmentSales & Rentals

www.acesalesandrentals.com

922 Longwood Drive • Richmond Hill, GA 31324 912.459.1155

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX400 EXCAVATOR

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

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (TX): JOHN DEERE WHEEL LOADERS

LOOKING FOR A JOHN DEERE 544K & 644K TO PURCHASE ASAP WITH HOURS 5000 OR LESS.

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

WANTED (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

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

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

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 936E WHEEL LOADERS - NEED TO BUY CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 916, 926, 936, 950B/E, 966E/D/F, 970F, 980C AND 980F. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

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

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

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

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX450LC 5

EXCAVATORS – NEED TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATOR (DIGGERS) 450, 400, 270, 300, 200 SIZE.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX450LC 5 EXCAVATORS – NEED TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATOR (DIGGERS) 450, 400, 270, 300, 200 SIZE.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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

EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1-657-236-7399

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

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

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX220 EXCAVATORS

WANT TO BUY USED HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX-220, EX-270, EX-400, AND EX450, ANY CONDITION.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 936 WHEEL LOADERS – NEED TO BUY CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 916,926,936,950B/E,966E/D/F, 970F, 980C AND 980F. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE EMAIL US.

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

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX400LC EXCAVATORS - NEED TO LOCATE HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX270, EX-300, EX-400, AND EX-450. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX450 EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY OLD USED HITACHI EX 450 EXCAVATORS.

EMAIL: IKRAMKHAN@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598

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

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

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

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

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

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

WANTED (US): ACS INDUSTRIES

BUCKETS, ALL MODELS EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM

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

EMAIL:CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 6I6-813-3642

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 966F WHEEL LOADERS – NEED TO BUY USED CAT WHEEL LOADERS 966F, 966-F-II, 980C, AND CAT 970F.

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

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

EMAIL: BBENEDETTO@COMCAST.NET

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS

CAT USED MOTOR GRADER 140G AND 140H FOR OWN STOCK.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX330-5 EXCAVATORS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY A COUPLE OF UNITS OF HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX 330-5 & EX 450-5. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 988B WHEEL LOADER– WE NEED TO BUY A CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 936, 988B/F & 950B. IF YOU HAVE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 992D EXCAVATORS – NEED TO LOCATE JOHN DEERE'S EXCAVATORS SIZES 190E, 200, 210, 230, 270, 300, 400.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTS TRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478

WANTED (US): EZ SCREEN 1200XLS

SCREENING – ANYTHING THAT WOULD BE LIKE A 1200 OR1200 XLS.

EMAIL: MAIERLANDSCAPING@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR BACKHOE LOADERS, ALL MODELS – NEED TO BUY USED CAT WHEEL LOADERS, BACKHOES, EXCAVATORS, HIGHWAY TRUCK.

EMAIL: SEARCHT930@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 657-236-7399

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WANTED: CHAINS AND SPROCKETS FOR KOBELCO 400IV OR 480 EXCAVATOR, NEW OR USED.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED: BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH 4.25 YARD.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED (PA): JOHN DEERE BUCKETS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH 4.25 YARD. EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET PHONE: 724-535-7722

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR DUMP TRUCKS - CAT 725-745'S 10,000 HOURS OR LESS, WILL BUY IN GROUPS. EMAIL: ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM; PHONE: 312-898-5355

WANTED (US); TEREX BUCKET TRUCKS, ALL MODELS - 55 FT & 60 FT 4-5 YEARS OLD, PREFERABLY PREFER TEREX 5TC-55 & ALTEC AA55E PREFER FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS.

EMAIL: ZACHZ@BLACKSTARACA.COM; PHONE: 815-575-6797

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 916 WHEEL LOADERS; RUNNING OR NONRUNNING UNITS REQUIRED.

EMAIL: IMPERIALMACHINERYTRADER@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 966F II WHEEL LOADERS EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923322489350

WANTED (NJ): CASE BACKHOE LOADERS: 580SK, 580L, 580SL, 580LII, 580SLII, 580M, 580MII, 580MIII, 580SM, 580SM+, 580SMII, 580SMIII, 580N EP, 580N, 580SN, 580SN WT EMAIL: FRANKHORAN@ GROFFTRACTOR.COM PHONE: 800-654-USED

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, ALL MODELSLOOKING TO BUY USED CAT MOTOR GRADERS 140G,12G/H, 14G/H, 140H AND 14M. PLEASE SEND ME A PICTURE WITH DETAIL ANDASKING PRICE. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 916 WHEEL LOADERS - URGENTLY NEED CAT 916, 926, 966F AND 970F WHEEL LOADER, ALSO HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX 270, EX 400 AND 450.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923335555360

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS; WE ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING HITACHI EXCAVATORS (DIGGERS) 450, 400, 270, 300, 200 SIZE.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): INTERNATIONAL MODEL FUEL / LUBE TRUCKS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR 1 OR 2 FUEL TRUCKS. THEY WOULD NEED TO BE:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -DECENT MILES, ENGINE HOURS -PREFERABLY MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS -PREFERABLY INTERNATIONAL, BUT NOT A MUST -NO DPF, OR MAXXFORCE ENGINES. MAXIMUM $40,000 TO AS CHEAP AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU. EMAIL: MANAGER@ COMMERCIALFLEETSUPPLY.COM; PHONE: 347-489-4474

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. WE NEED TO BUY CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 916,926,936,950B/E,966E/D/F, 970F, 980C,980F ALSO CAT MOTOR GRADERS 140G,12G/H, 14G/H, 140H, AND 14M. IF ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE LET US KNOW THANKS. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS HITACHI EXCAVATORS – WE NEED TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATORS ZX 200-1, ZX 330, ZX 450, ZX 650, ZX 850 EX 270-1, EX 300-1, EX 400-1 AND EX 450-5. ALSO KOMATSU EXCAVATORS PC400, KOMATSU PC 450-6, KOMATSU PC 7506. IF ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE LET US KNOW, THANKS. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 LC-5 EXCAVATORS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR USED HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINES. PLEASE OFFER US FOLLOWING MENTION MACHINES & EMAIL US DETAILS WITH PICTURES CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS 140G CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966E, 966F, 966FII, 970F, 980F HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX200, EX200LC, EX270LC, EX400, EX400LC, EX300LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400-5, EX60WD, EX100WD. JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D.

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@ HOTMAIL.COM PHONE: +923332316587

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 950B WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY CAT WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966E, 966F, 966F II, 970F, 980F.

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHAN73@YAHOO.COM PHONE: +923333298751

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR SEVERAL CAT 330DL, 336DL, 336EL EXCAVATORS UNDER 10,000 HOURS AND WHOLESALE PRICED.

EMAIL: LJEQUIPMENT3@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 1-3309873508

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR OLDER HITACHI EXCAVATORS AND CAT WHEEL LOADERS, IN GOOD RUNNING CONDITION OR NON-RUNNING MACHINES. EMAIL US TO DISCUSS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS KOMATSU WHEEL LOADERS - WE NEED TO BUY KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA600-3, WA-600-6, WA-30, WA-40, WA 50. IF YOU HAVE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 972H WHEEL LOADER.

EMAIL: PONTO2002EG@YAHOO.COM

WANTED (NE): ALL MODELS ATLAS COPCO BREAKERS / HAMMERS.

EMAIL: JAKE.SMITH41@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 402-350-3280

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS WAIN ROY BUCKETS - LOOKING FOR 24", 30" OR 36" BACKHOE BUCKETS. I HAVE A CATERPILLAR 420D EQUIPPED WITH THE ONE PIN CATERPILLAR QUICK EXCHANGE SYSTEM. CATERPILLAR, WAIN-ROY OR SIMILAR BUCKETS WOULD BE FINE. THE CLOSER TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, THE BETTER, BUCKET WILL NEED TO BE SHIPPED. PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND PRICES. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

EMAIL: TWOPETIES@AOL.COM; PHONE: 239-440-4254

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ALL MODELS HITACHI EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX200, EX200LC, EX270LC, EX330LC-5, EX400LC, EX450LC-5. OFFER AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT AND GOOD PRICE. EMAIL: ELROYFITZGERALDSALES@ GMAIL.COM

WANTED (MD): KOMATSU ANY KOMATSU PC100-5,120-5,150-5,200-5,220-5,3005 EXCAVATOR EMAIL: MIKE@3MEQUIPMENT.COM; PHONE: 240-910-0877

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX200, EX200LC, EX270LC, EX330LC-5, EX400LC, EX450LC-5. OFFER AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT AND GOOD PRICE. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@ HOTMAIL.COM

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LINDER TURF & TRACTOR

www.lindertt.com

250 North Church Street Burlington, NC 27217 336-792-3412

1501 N. Memorial Drive Greenville, NC 27834 252-695-6200

5504 15th Street E Bradenton, FL 34203 941-755-5722

RJV KUBOTA

www.rjvequipment.com

Nashville 140 Charter Place LaVergne, TN 37086 615-793-7576

Knoxville 3356 Rudy Street Knoxville, TN 37921 865-970-2840

BROOKS SALES, INC.

www.brookssales.com

3144 Hwy 74 East Monroe, NC 28112 704-233-4242

JONESBORO

TRACTOR SALES INC

www.jonesboro-tractor.com

5312 Stadium Blvd. Jonesboro, AR 72402 888-931-9151 870-935-9151

TYLER EQUIPMENT CO., INC.

www.tylerequipment company.com 2613 Main St. Conway, SC 29516 843-248-5294

MASON TRACTOR CO

www.masontractorco.com

1050 Appalachian Hwy Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706-632-3777

McDonough, GA 30253 770-957-3370

Cumming, GA 30040 770-887-6119

Perry, GA 31069 478-987-1173

Norcross, GA 30071 770-582-0377

Villa Rica, GA 30180 678-952-2037

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

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com 315-633-2944

• Timed Online

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• Long Island, NY

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Sat., October 8, 2022

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October 12 - 26, 2022

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• Manchester, NH Sat., October 22, 2022

For: One Owner, Construction & Agricultural Equipment

• Victoria, TX Thurs., October 27, 2022

For: Major Job Completion (Part 2)

RITCHIE BROS.

AUCTIONEERS

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All our auctions are now online bidding only!

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October 5-7, 2022

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• Online Sat., October 8, 2022

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• Online Sat., November 12, 2022

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• Online October 11, 2022

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• Online October 5, 2022

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• New Haven, KY Sat., October 29, 2022

For: Absolute Estate Auction

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• Lebanon, OH Sat., October 8, 2022

For: 2022 Fall Cincinnati Heavy Equipment Truck & Trailer Auction

Coming Auctions

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

FREY & SONS, INC. www.freyandsons.com 419-455-3739

• Archbold, OH Thurs., November 10, 2022

For: NW Ohio Contractors Auction

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For: Equipment Auction

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• Virtual Live Wed., October 12, 2022

For: Absolute Auction, Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc.

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION www.iraymn.com 320-968-7230

• Online Wed., November 2, 2022

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

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• Huntsville, AL Thurs., October 6, 2022

For: Unreserved Fleet Reduction Auction. Outdoor Solutions, Inc.

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• Online

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• Pensacola, FL Thurs., October 6, 2022

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For: Permian Basin Unreserved Public Auction

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• Online RangerBid.com Ends October 18, 2022

For: Municipality & Consignment Auction. Various locations

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• Timed Online Wed., October 5, 2022

For: Surplus to Continuing Operations D&D Power

PAUL E. SAPERSTEIN INC. www.pesco.com 800-660-6553

• Dighton, MA Sat., October 22, 2022

For: Major NE Contractor – 1 Owner Sale

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• Online Wed., October 5, 2022

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

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For: Construction Equipment

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For: Government Auction

• Online Wed., October 12, 2022

For: Ag Equipment Auction

• Online Thurs., October 13, 2022

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

• Online Thurs., October 13, 2022

For: Kansas Turnpike Authority

Auction

• Online Wed., October 19, 2022

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

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For: Construction Equipment

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For: Ag Equipment Auction

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For: Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction

SALES AUCTION COMPANY, LLC www.salesauctioncompany.com 860-627-7506

• Suffield, CT Thurs., October 27, 2022

For: Purinton Builders, Inc.

Retirement Auction

SHERIDAN REALTY & AUCTION COMPANY www.sheridanauctionservice.com 517-676-9800

• Online

Tues., October 11, 2022

For: Fall Semi-Annual Municipal/Construction Consignment Auction

STEFFES GROUP INC. www.steffesgroup.com 701-237-9173

• Timed Online October 4-11, 2022

For: Steffes Truck & Transportation Auction

• Timed Online October 7-12, 2022

For: Online Steffes Auction

• Timed Online October 10-19, 2022

For: Northern Lights Specialized Shop Equipment Auction

• Timed Online October 12-19, 2022

For: JNS Trucking Inc. Retirement Auction

• Timed Online October 21-26, 2022

For: Online Steffes Auction

• Timed Online November 4-9, 2022

For: Online Steffes Auction

VANTAGE AUCTIONS www.vantageauctions.com 951-228-9040

• Lake Elsinore, CA Sat., November 12, 2022

For: Public Auction

WAUSAU ACTIONEERS www.wausauauctioneers.com 800-432-1922

• Black Creek, WI Sat., October 8, 2022

For: C.S. Farms Retirement Auction

WSM AUCTIONEERS www.wsmauctioneers.com 623-936-3300

• Virtual Online Sat., October 8, 2022

For: 2nd Saturday Every Month Public Auction

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990

• Kissimmee, FL Wed., November 2, 2022

For: Florida Auction

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.

• 2022 CLC Leadership Development Conference (https://clc.agc.org/)

Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2022 – 3:00 PM

Point Clear, Alabama

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea221001/)

Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 – 11:00 AM

ONLINE, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf221001/)

Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 – 3:00 PM (EST)

ONLINE, Virtual

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE BIM Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim221002/)

Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 – 11:00 AM (EST)

ONLINE, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmdp221101/)

Date:Wednesday, November 2, 2022 (1:00 PM)

ONLINE, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• 2nd Annual National Construction Industry Workforce Summit (https://fallsummit.agc.org/construction-industry-workforce-summit/)

Date:Thursday, November 3, 2022 (8:00 AM)

Place: Phoenix, Arizona

Training/Professional Development

• The Construction Leadership Advancement Summit (https://fallsummitagc.org/)

Date:Thursday, November 3, 2022 (8:00 AM)

Place: Phoenix, Arizona

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf221101/)

Date: Monday, November 7, 2022 – 5:00 PM (EST)

ONLINE, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea221101)

Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 – 5:00 PM

ONLINE, Virtual Training/Professional Development

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

OHIO

Ohio Forestry Association supports the management of Ohio’s forest resources and improvement of business conditions for the benefits of its members in their endeavors to engage in forestry-related industries and enterprises.

The Ohio Forestry Association is an independent organization, operating not-for-profit and chartered to promote the general welfare of the people and private enterprise of the state of Ohio.

2022 Paul Bunyan Show

Dates: Friday, October 7, 2022 – Sunday, October 9, 2022

Time:8

AM

5 PM Friday and Saturday

3

Place:Guernsey County Fairgrounds

Old National Road

City (Cambridge), OH 43755

Admission Prices:

$10; Seniors & Kids (7-12) $5; 6 and under Free!

Show Schedule/ Activities/ Competitions/ Exhibitors/ Lodging/ Dining/ Exhibiting Info/ Volunteers/Directions … No pets allowed! No unauthorized vehicles, no ATV’s, no personal golf carts allowed on Show grounds. NO EXCEPTIONS!

The mission of the Paul Bunyan Show is to provide access to current knowledge and technology which enhances the quality of life and market competitiveness of individuals, families, industries, and communities. This mission is accomplished by showcasing research, products, services, and experience through educational exhibits, presentations, and demonstrations on the forest industries, natural resources, and lifestyles.

Activities include a Wood Auction – All wood processed during the Show will be auctioned off on Sunday afternoon. Firewood, milled wood, wood chips, mulch and more – Bobtail and Boom Truck Cruise in – AWESOME FOOD! Come and support the Ohio Forestry Association Foundation, Inc.

For more information contact Ohio Forestry Association, 507 Main Street, Suite 200, Zanesville, OH 43701.

Phone: 888/38-TREES (888-388-7337) Fax: 740/297-4153 Email: info@OhioForest.org

ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (AED) (https://www.aednet.org)

2022 Leadership Development Institute

• SESSION: October 12 – 14, 2022

Leading Self-Leading Others

. How to have coaching conversations

. Leading self and others through change

Relational Capital

. Building relational capital

. Connecting with others – your team and your customers

. Collaboration over command

. Making every interaction matter

Program Review

. Final capstone presentations

For more information on this session, contact AED: Phone: 630/574-0650

NECA 2022 Austin presented by National Electrical Contractors

Association

Dates: Sunday, October 16, 2022 – Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Show Hours:Sunday, October 16: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday, October 17: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday, October 18: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Place: Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX

event contact Hardscape North America, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209. 812/949-9200 www.equipexposition.com

LEAN CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE (https://www.leanconstruction.org/)

Transforming Design and Construction

24th Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Congress

Dates: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 – Friday, October 21, 2022

Place:New Orleans, Louisiana

Advance Your Lean Journey at Congress!

Gain new ideas and perspectives that will enrich your work and drive your Lean practice forward. Playing a vital role in the ever-evolving design and construction industry for nearly 25 years, Congress is where your Lean community comes together for unparalleled knowledge-sharing across disciplines. Attendees come back year after year to reconnect while sharing experiences and successes – and return home with critical, actionable knowledge. We expect this year’s exhibit hall to be bigger and better than ever!

Sponsor or Exhibit to Expand Your Reach!

The LCI Congress offers exceptional opportunities to increase your company’s visibility and advance your mission within the design and construction industry. Introduce your latest offerings, raise your profile, and build connections with your audience.

Who Should Attend?

Description: Electrical contractors, this is your event!

Who Attends? Thousands of C-level executives, Project Managers, Purchasing Agents, Supervisors, Foremen, Safety Directors, Estimators, Inspectors, Apprentices, Journeymen, and Distributors…all who are electrical construction decision makers from across the nation and around the world.

Presented by the National Electrical Contractors Association, the NECA Show is the premier trade show for the electrical industry. You will find attendees from all over the globe ready to discuss industry innovations, purchase new products, and explore new solutions. The NECA Show is where leaders of the $202 billion electrical construction industry convene each year to discuss the ever-changing, ever-growing, business environment. Each year, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) opens the doors and invites the entire industry to see, touch and talk about new solutions that will benefit their bottom-line. Come join us! Their success is your success! It’s good for your business! For more information on this event contact: Phone: 555/634-8002 Email: exhibitsales@necanet.org.

Equipment Exposition/Hardscape North America Event

Dates:Wed, October 19, 2022 – Fri, October 21, 2022

Place:Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY

Description: Tradeshow – Hardscape North America is co-located with Equip Exposition. The combined mega industry event will take place October 19-21,2022 at the state-of-the-art Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. HNA has a dedicated area of the floor and a 6,500+ square foot Hardscape House adjacent to the exhibit hall. Hardscape North America and Equip Exposition hosts more than 850 exhibits including the Hardscape House and 20+ acre outdoor demo area with everything you need to learn and grow as a hardscape professional. This is the can’t-miss tradeshow for hardscape contractors, dealers, and landscape professionals! Education and Demos – Network and learn from the “best in the industry.” Courses, Demos, and Sessions are led by some of the top speakers in North America.

Competitions – Enter the HNA Awards or compete in the national HNA Installer Championship. Be recognized as the best of the best in the hardscape industry in North America! Admission – Admission is open to adults and children ages 12 and up. For more information on this

The LCI Congress brings together owners, members of the design community, general contractors, trade partners and other Lean professionals to collaborate, network, learn and share both success stories and challenges. Gain inspiration with stakeholders across the design and construction industry.

For more information on this event, contact: Lean Construction Institute, Inc., 4601 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 1200, Arlington, VA 22203

Phone: 703/343-1061

EQUIPMENT EXPOSITION 2022

International Landscape, Outdoor Living and Equipment Exposition Dates: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 – Friday, October 21, 2022

Venue: Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC)

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Description: Equipment Exposition is held in October, the perfect timing for manufacturers to show their new lines. As a business-owner there are seminars and technology available to boost your efficiency and bottom line and endless networking opportunities. Equipment Exposition is an event you would not dream of missing!

Concurrent Expo: Hardscape North American 2022

The Trade Show for Hardscape Contractors and Distributors Website: https://www.equipexposition.com/

Our tradeshow is located at the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209.

Our operating headquarters is located at 209 E. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202.

If you have any questions, please call: 844/770-2963 or 502/536-7050

At the heart of every JM Wood sale, these ladies work extremely long days to ensure everything goes perfectly. (L-R, standing) are Kathy Raines, Kim Wood Cox, Jan Beckwith, Julie Belisle and Becky Baggett (kneeling).

Selective Inc.’s 2022 Cat 325 garnered much attention.

Jan Beckwith’s 80th birthday coincided with the auction. Beckwith has worked with JM Wood Auction for more than 40 years and is known to everyone who comes to bid.

JM Wood Auction Holds Four Days of Sales in Montgomery, Decatur,Ala.

JM Wood recently hosted four full days of auctioning inAlabama: Sept. 20 to 22 in Montgomery and Sept. 23 in Decatur.

Featured sellers included Alabama Power Company; Brasfield and Gorrie; CW Roberts; Flint Equipment; H & H Oilfield Services; Mid Star Timber; Sea Byrd Construction; Selective Inc.; Sparks Energy; Strack Inc.; Wiregrass Construction; Wright Bros. and more than 300 other sellers.

Gross sales were more than $91,000,000, making it the largest third quarter September auction in the company’s 49 years.Atotal of 3,251 machines and trucks were sold over the four days. More than 67 percent of the bids received were online.

“Customers who are looking to retire or conduct job completion auctions have been attracted to the ability to sell their equipment from their location and blend them into our already scheduled massive quarterly auction events,” said Bryant Wood.

The winning bid was $720,000 for this 2018 Cat 627K.

Sparks Energy sold 150 machines and trucks from its Decatur yard, including this 2021 Volvo A25G.

“Sparks Energy sold 150 machines and trucks from their Decatur yard as the featured seller on the fourth day of this event. We already have all the online buyers preapproved and sitting there ready to bid. A stand-alone auction could never get the kind of attention we are able to get for our sellers by combining these auctions.”

Next up will be Oct. 28 for The Alabama Department of Transportation in Montgomery, Ala., and Dec. 6 to 7 to wrap up the company’s year.

CEG

A fleet of Cat 963C loaders arrived as part of the Selective Inc. retirement sale.

(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2022 Construction Equipment Guide.All Rights Reserved.)

A Cat D4 was sold for $295,000.

County-owned Cat graders are always a staple at a JM Wood auction.

Cody Folsom, and Peter and Jay Durrence, all of Glennville, Ga., look over some Deere 650K dozers of interest.

Howard Sheppard had a fleet of trucks ready for the auction block.

These county-owned Cat 938M’s are looking for new homes.

AED

ASCENDUM

BARGAINS......................................................................................70

BELL

BERGMANN

BOBCAT

BROOKS

CAROLINA

CLEVELAND

COMPANY

CON-EQUIP

CONSTRUCTION

DOOSAN....................................................................................68,69

DYNAPAC......................................................................................47

FAE

FLANGE

FLINT

FLUID

GOMACO

GROVE

GSE

HEAVY

HILLS

HITACHI

HYDREMA

HYUNDAI

IRON

JAMES RIVER

JCB

JFW

JJ SCHECKEL

JOHN DEERE..................................................................................59

JOHN DEERE

KOMATSU

KUBOTA

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LEEBOY....................................................................................40,41

LINDER INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY CO..........................................5

LINK-BELT MID ATLANTIC............................................................23

MAULDIN PAVING PRODUCTS....................................................42

MECALAC NORTH AMERICA LLC................................................32

MOBRO MARINE INC....................................................................14

MOROOKA USA..............................................................................61

MWI PUMPS....................................................................................30

NATIONAL EQUIPMENT DEALERS (NED)..................................16

NPK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT INC......................................31

PINNACLE CENTRAL CO..............................................................26

POWER EQUIPMENT CO................................................................6

POWERSCREEN............................................................................69

RICHMOND MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT....................................38

RING POWER CRANE..................................................................15

ROSCO MANUFACTURING......................................................44,45

SAKAI AMERICA INC....................................................................43

SANY AMERICA INC......................................................................10

SMH GROUP-US............................................................................21

SOUND HEAVY MACHINERY..................................................15,17

SUMMIT SUPPLY GROUP............................................................28

TAKEUCHI......................................................................................75

TORO..............................................................................................70

TRACTOR TRACS INC..................................................................69

VOLVO COMPACTION..................................................................46

WACKER NEUSON AMERICA CORPORATION..........................71

WAINROY........................................................................................30

WEILER PRODUCTS................................................................38,39

WIRTGEN AMERICA......................................................................49

GEORGIA SUPPLEMENT

CENTRAL ATLANTA TRACTOR......................................................7

COWIN EQUIPMENT CO INC..........................................................2

GORILLA HAMMERS........................................................................1

REYNOLDS-WARREN EQUIPMENT CO INC..................................3

TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO INC..................................................8

YANCEY BROTHERS CO................................................................5

Beard Equipment Company

Mobile, AL 36617

251/456-1993

Pensacola, FL 32534

850/476-0277

Freeport, FL 32439

850/835-3337

Panama City, FL 32404

850/769-4844

Tallahassee, FL 32304 850/575-5600

Perry, FL 32348

850/584-9200

Jacksonville, FL 32216 904/296-5000

Lake City, FL 32025 386/752-9544

Palatka, FL 32177

386/325-6268

Ocala, FL 34482 352/732-4646

Dobbs Equipment

www.dobbsequipment.com

Riverview, FL (HQ) 813/620-1000

Miami, FL 305/592-5740

West Palm Beach, FL 561/848-6618

Orlando, FL 407/299-1212

Fort Myers, FL 239/334-3627

Lutz, FL 813/995-0841

Daytona, FL 407/299-1212

Riverview, FL 813/621-4902

Pompano Beach, FL 954/977-9541

Sarasota, FL 941/960-2004

1206 Blaylock St, Albany, GA 31706 229/888-1212

Fax: 229/435-3612

Dothan, AL 36303 334/794-8691 Troy, AL 36081 334/566-4181

Adairsville, GA 30103 770/773-9857

Atlanta, GA 30336 404/691-9445

Flint

Braselton, GA 30517 770/965-1889

Brunswick, GA 31525 912/264-6161

Cuthbert GA 39840 229/732-2631

Macon, GA 31216 478/788-1586

Savannah, GA 31408 912/964-7370

Valdosta, GA 31606 229/474-6680

Aynor, SC 29511 843/358-5688

Ladson, SC 29546 843/572-0400

Walterboro, SC 29488 843/539-1420

West Columbia, SC 29169 803/794-9340