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Unsung Heroes of California Wildfires By Lori Tobias CEG CORRESPONDENT

LiuGong Holds 60th Anniversary Celebration in China...10

Gibson Heavy Haul Delivers Equipment in Time of Need...12

On the morning of Nov. 8, Nolan Merrifield, senior equipment operator of the Butte County, Calif., Public Works Department, headed up into the foothills above Paradise to do some roadwork. Midway there, Merrifield turned and saw a plume of smoke, then he got a call. “My boss said things are not going good,” said Merrifield, a heavy equipment operator of nearly 30 years. “He said the fire was jumping over to Paradise.” And so, began, the tragedy of Camp Fire which would ultimately burn 153,000 acres, take the lives of at least 85 people, destroy 13,696 homes, 275 multi-family structures and 523 businesses. Eighteen days later, when the fire was declared contained, 80 percent of the homes there were destroyed. The cause has not been identified, though downed powerlines are being considered as the possible igniting spark, with heavy winds, drought conditions and thick vegetation fueling the flames. see WILDFIRES page 20

At the command center, the fire battalion chief explained there were eight city transit buses going up to Paradise and he needed the crew of four to follow him with the loader and a backhoe.

$631M Interchange Under Way on I-5 in California...19

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$1.5B Gate Expansion at Denver Intl. Under Way Apple Invests $1B in Austin Campus Read the full story on page 64.

California Section ........19-24 Mini & Compact Equipment Section ..........................25-44 Snow & Ice Section ......48-49 Paving Section..............53-63 Auction Section ............67-71 Business Calendar..............68 Advertisers Index...............70

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Construction crews at Denver International Airport (DEN) are on site laying the groundwork for a $1.5 billion gate expansion project.

Apple announced a major expansion of its operations in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 13 including an investment of $1 billion to build a new campus in North Austin. The company also announced plans to establish new sites in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City, Calif., and expand in cities across the United States including Pittsburgh, New York and Boulder, Colo., over the next three years, with the potential for additional expansion elsewhere in the United States over time. The announcement caps a year of continued job creation. Apple added 6,000 jobs to its American workforce in 2018 and now employs 90,000 people in all 50 states. As announced in January, the company is on track to create 20,000 jobs in the United States by 2023. In 16 states, Apple employs more than 1,000 people. see APPLE page 15

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2015 John Deere 310SL, Stk#: 11449, EROPS, A/C & Heat, 4WD, 2,084 hrs., 24" Bucket, 92" Quick Connect Front Bucket, Pilot Controls, 12.5x80x18 Front Tires, 19.5Lx24 Rear Tires, D.E.F. Fluid. ..............................................$59,500

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2008 John Deere 6320, Stk#: 11520, EROPS, A/C & Heat, 4,920 Hrs, Side, Boom Mower, LT285x75Rx16 Front Tires, 18.4x34 Rear Tires, 4 Cyl. JD Eng...............................................$29,500

2012 Case Int'L Puma 170, Stk#: 11499, EROPS, 2016 Diamond DLR072C, Stk#: 10572, 72" A/C, 4WD, 3,570 hrs., 170hp, 18x6 Powership Rotary Skid Steer Mower, 17-20 GPM W/O Case Trans., 540/100PTO, 3 Remotes, Front Counterwight............................................$49,500 Drain, 30-0528 Motor ..............................$12,500

2011 John Deere 850K, Stk#: 11187, EROPS, A/C & Heat, S/U Tilt Blade, 8,117 Hrs, 22” Pads, Vall Ripper, 10’10” Wide. ........................$98,500

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2012 John Deere 850K LT, Stk#: HR-744, EROPS, A/C & Heat, FM Stereo, 5,365 hrs., 80% U/C, Semi U Tilt Blade, Vall 850 Rear Ripper, 23" Pads, 10' 9" Wide ......................................................$139,500

2015 Haulotte HA100JRT, Stk#: 11375, 500 lbs., 100 ft., 1,026 hrs., 4WD, 8ft. Man Basket, JIB, Straight Boom, 445x65Dx22.5 Foam Filled Tires, 4 Cyl. Diesel Eng. ....................................$79,500

2015 Terex TC37, Stk#: 10773, EROPS, A/C, 32hp., 101 hrs., 18" Bucket, Aux. Hyd., 69" Push Blade, 12" Rubber Tracks, 4 Cyl. Mitsubishi Eng. ..............................................................$46,500

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IN THIS ISSUE

LiuGong’s 60th Anniversary Celebration was held Nov. 26, 2018in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. Attendees included customers, distributors, suppliers and government officials who have worked with LiuGong throughout its 60 years.

GIBSON HEAVY HAUL DELIVERS EQUIPMENT IN TIME OF NEED

LIUGONG ANNOUNCES TEXAS TIMBERJACK AS NEW DEALER

When a Kirby-Smith Machinery employee’s home and acreage south of Dallas was in imminent danger of being consumed by a rampaging wildfire, his employer acted quickly to help.

LiuGong has announced a new partnership with Texas Timberjack Inc., a forestry equipment dealer in Texas and now the authorized LiuGong and Dressta dealer for Houston and the surrounding markets.

When the Montana Department of Transportation set out to reroute some outdated stretches of Interstates 15-90, it encountered an unexpected landmark — an old, abandoned mine, dubbed the Olive Branch mine.

The 5 to 14 cu. yd. (3.8 to 10.7 cu m) capacity DuraClass Sidewinder dump body operates as a standard dump body and provides a solution for spreading material during the winter months.

Known as the Valley View Avenue Interchange Project, work is centered in La Mirada and spans 1.5 mi. of I-5. It is part of major I-5 improvements in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Fisher Engineering has launched the HC Heavy Contractor plows. The plows fit up to a 27,500 lb. GVW and are designed for heavy contractor work as well as municipal applications.

The Oklahoma Transportation Commission awarded an up to $105 million contract to Allen Contracting Inc. at its Dec. 3 monthly meeting, making the new project the single largest dollar amount contract awarded in state history.

MDT CHANGES COURSE OF $25M ROAD PROJECT DUE TO OLD MINE

$631M INTERCHANGE UNDER WAY ON I-5 IN LA MIRADA

OCTA PLANS FOR $43B INVESTMENT IN TRANSPORTATION

MAMMOET MOVES HISTORIC BUILDING FOR PIER 70 PROJECT

Mammoet has completed the transport of a 192.5-ton steel building frame as part of the Pier 70 revitalization project in San Francisco. It was moved to a temporary storage location while the historic pier undergoes renovations.

RAIL PROJECT AT PORT OF LONG BEACH WINS $14M GRANT

The Port of Long Beach has been awarded a $14 million grant to help pay for construction of a planned rail project that will increase efficiency while reducing traffic congestion on local streets and freeways. Founder, Publisher & CEO Western Publisher Executive Publisher Editor In Chief Associate Editor Editorial Assistant Editorial Consultant Production Mgr. Controller Circulation Mgr. Web Editor

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OTC AWARDS $105M CONTRACT — LARGEST IN STATE HISTORY

AUDREY COPELAND TO LEAD ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOC.

Audrey Copeland has been named the next president and CEO of the National Asphalt Pavement Association. She will assume the new role at the NAPA 2019 annual meeting in January.

RITCHIE BROS. SELLS MORE THAN $60M OF EQUIPMENT IN TEXAS

Ritchie Bros. finished strong with its tenth and final Texas auction of 2018, selling more than 4,150 equipment items and trucks for more than $60 million in Fort Worth over two days.

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LiuGong Holds 60th Anniversary Celebration in facilitate the economic development in southwest China. In a wilderness on the west bank of Liujiang River, they built a factory from nothing. In 1966, LiuGong rolled out the first wheel loader accredited by China, which opened a new chapter in the company’s development. In 1993, LiuGong began trading on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and became the first listed company of CE industry and Guangxi. Since 2000, LiuGong has been looking beyond its loader business and working on cross-regional operations and expansion of its product lines. So far, LiuGong has 32 complete product lines in six categories to meet the customers’ demands of various applications as well as extreme operations. In April 2002, LiuGong successfully produced 899 loaders in one month, which was known as “899 Campaign,” a huge leap of production at that time. The company then launched its reform toward becoming a modern company. Afterwards, its board of directors promoted to build an “open and globalized” LiuGong, which led to fast growth of overseas revenues.

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In 1958 LiuGong started when Shanghai Huadong Steel Factory allocated approximately 500 employees and pieces of equipment to Liuzhou, Guangxi, to facilitate the economic development in southwest China.

LiuGong’s 60th Anniversary Celebration was held Nov. 26, 2018, at LiuGong International Industrial Park in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. Attendees included domestic and overseas customers, distributors, suppliers, government officials, shareholders and stakeholders who have worked with LiuGong throughout its 60 years. “Today marks the 60th anniversary of LiuGong,” said Huang Haibo. president of Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., to atten-

dees. “In retrospect of the past six decades, we have grown together with LiuGong and written a brilliant story of passion and drive. The 60 years have witnessed the cycle of seasons and the harvest of fruits. With such a rich legacy, LiuGong will start a new journey and reach new heights.” LiuGong also celebrated another significant milestone — the production of its 400,000th wheel loader. The company also rolled out six new products during the ceremony: the 990F

LiuGong’s new 990F excavator is powered by a Cummins EFI engine with a rated power of 447 kW, combined with a 5.6 cu m bucket.

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excavator, the B170DL dozer, the S935 sugarcane harvester, the TC800C5 crane, the 4180D motorgrader and the 886H loader (As of press time, LiuGong did not state when these new products would be available in the United States.) How LiuGong Started, How It Grew In 1958, Shanghai Huadong Steel Factory allocated approximately 500 employees and pieces of equipment to Liuzhou, Guangxi, to

Focusing on Innovation Along with China’s entry into the WTO, LiuGong started to build its eastern bases and added multiple product lines into its portfolio. In 2003, LiuGong developed its first overseas distributor in Morocco in north Africa and began its globalization. Just 15 years later in 2018, LiuGong now has 10 overseas subsidiaries, nine overseas regional parts distribution centers and more than 300 distributors in more 100 countries. All LiuGong products and customers are supported by five R&D centers worldwide. In 2012, via the acquisition of civil construction machinery segment of HSW in Poland, LiuGong laid a solid foundation for export CEG photo

(L-R): Huang Haibo. president of Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co.; Zheng Jin, vice chairman and CEO of Guangxi LiuGong Group Co. Ltd.; Zeng Guang’an, chairman of Guangxi LiuGong Group Co. Ltd. and Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co. Ltd.; and Kevin Thienemann, vice president of Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd. and executive chairman of LiuGong North America.

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China; Also Marks Significant Wheel Loader Milestone of China’s proprietary technology and products to the EU. Today, the company produces its products in China, India, Poland and Brazil. LiuGong India Company and LiuGong Dressta Machinery were awarded with the “Best Foreign Investor,” “Model Enterprise for China-India Cooperation,” and the “Best Employer” by local governments. As the “Belt and Road” Initiative continues to advance, LiuGong has expanded its footprint to 85 percent of the countries among the 65 key countries along “OBOR.” LiuGong’s products contributed to many major projects along “OBOR,” such as Pakistan PKM Motorway, China-Laos Railway and Jakarta-Bandung Railway. In 2008, LiuGong set up SinoEver Financial Leasing Company in Beijing, becoming the pioneer company in manufacturer leasing and LiuGong entered crane business by acquiring Zhengchonganli Engineering Machinery Company in Bengbu. In 2010, LiuGong acquired Liuzhou OVM, a manufacturer of pre-stressing products and technology, and started the construction of an eastern manufacturing base for excavators in Changzhou. In 2011, LiuGong bought into the piling foundation industry by holding shares of Jintai, China’s leading brand in piling machinery, and opened a JV with Cummins in Liuzhou. In 2012, LiuGong opened its hydraulic company and in 2013, LiuGong and Metso started a joint venture to produce mobile mining crushers and grinding mills and LiuGong took over an air compressor business in Liuzhou. In 2016, LiuGong entered the agricultural equipment sector. The Luzhai plant was put into operation. And in 2018, LiuGong began producing intelligent manufacturing systems, mining machinery, forestry machinery and aerial work platforms.

Attendees included domestic and overseas customers, distributors, suppliers, government officials, shareholders and stakeholders who have worked with LiuGong throughout its 60 years. CEG photo

LiuGong has continued to invest in R&D even during the challenging economic periods. In 2015, LiuGong launched the National Earthmoving Machinery Engineering Research Center and LiuGong Global R&D Center, making LiuGong the only national demonstration base for technological innovation and industrialization of earthmoving machines, according to the company. A total of 19 product lines at LiuGong

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LiuGong’s new 4180D motorgrader is super maneuverable, intuitive and controllable. The console desk is adjustable and enables the operator to control multiple handles simultaneously, realizing accurate control and comfortable operation.

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LiuGong also celebrated another significant milestone — the production of its 400,000th wheel loader.

LiuGong’s new TC800C5 is equipped with a five-section U-shaped super-long boom with full extension of 50.2 meters, the longest among the same size class products in the industry.

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Gibson Heavy Haul Delivers Equipment in Time of Need When a Kirby-Smith Machinery employee’s home and acreage south of Dallas was in imminent danger of being consumed by a rampaging wildfire, his employer acted quickly to help. Deciding to send a dozer to the employee’s home so that an earthen firewall could be created around the perimeter of his property, Kirby-Smith put a call into its hauling contractor, Gibson Heavy Haul. The dozer would need to get there stat. “I called Kelby at Gibson Heavy Haul and they sent a truck directly to our yard to pick up the dozer and deliver it to his home,” said Bryce Puckett, Kirby-Smith’s general rental manager. “Gibson did this for us at no cost to us. The employee was able to save his home along with helping other neighbors save theirs, as well.” That level of service and response time helps explain the rapid growth of Gibson Heavy Haul, a two-year-old company that already is averaging more than 500 loads per month, nearly all of which is heavy equipment. “That’s the kind of service that will keep us as loyal customers for years to come,” Puckett said about why Kirby-Smith made Gibson its “go to” transport company. Located in Granbury, Texas, Gibson focuses on the greater DFW area but has quickly become a major player in the oilfields of West Texas, too. Eugene Gibson, who had operated a successful roustabout company in the Barnett Shale and multiple other locations, decided to move into the transport business after the oil slowdown of 2014. Gibson, now president of Gibson Heavy Haul, added two key staff

(L-R): Eugene Gibson, Gibson Heavy Haul president; Brad Pustejovsky, senior vice president; and Kelby Hubbard, vice president of sales.

members to his company soon after that, which he credits with helping his company grow. Brad Pustejovsky, who had more than a dozen years’ experience in highway construction, joined Gibson as a partner in 2016, and Kelby Hubbard brought more

than 15 years of transport experience to the company the following year. Pustejovsky serves as senior vice president while Hubbard is vice president of sales. Hubbard affirmed the company’s commitment to customer service, exemplified by Kirby-

Smith’s experiences. “It’s about how we handle our business,” he said. “Customer service is number one. Making our appointment times, making ontime deliveries, having qualified, professional drivers — it all adds up. Our drivers all have operator

No job is too big for Gibson Heavy Haul, including the transport of this Kleemann crusher.

Gibson Heavy Haul is ready to get this Grove crane in motion.

experience. They know how to load and unload properly.” But there’s more to it. Gibson Heavy Haul places equal emphasis on using quality equipment. The company’s fleet size has tripled to 16 trucks and 24 trailers in just two years., and its equipment is new and well-maintained. “We buy new trucks …. nice trucks.,” said Gibson. “Our trucks and trailers are maintained impeccably. We maintain our own shop, our own service truck, our own mechanics.” Gibson primarily uses Peterbilt trucks and Trail King, Talbert and Landoll trailers that can haul as much as 150,000 lbs. Equipment makes a difference, Kirby-Smith’s Puckett added. “Gibson’s large and diverse fleet gives them the ability to haul most everything we carry,” he said. “When you couple that versatility with dependability, it is a winning combination. With a new addition to their fleet, they are now able to deliver our largest Kleemann rock crushers and Komatsu PC650’s weighing out at over 140,000 lbs..” “Our competitors will say you can make as much money with an ugly truck as a good looking truck,” Gibson said, “but that’s not how we operate.” That philosophy is important to the customer, Puckett said. “When our unit arrives on site for our customers, in their eyes, Gibson is a representative of Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. and they do a great job of representing us.” Gibson recently proved its expertise when it successfully hauled a D10T dozer, fully dressed with a ripper and blade for a West Texas construction company. see GIBSON page 71

Gibson Heavy Haul transports Komatsu wheel loaders to a job site in Texas on behalf of Kirby-Smith Machinery.

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APPLE from page 1

“Apple is proud to bring new investment, jobs and opportunity to cities across the United States and to significantly deepen our quarter-century partnership with the city and people of Austin,” said Tim Cook, Apple CEO. “Talent, creativity and tomorrow’s breakthrough ideas aren’t limited by region or zip code and with this new expansion, we’re redoubling our commitment to cultivating the high-tech sector and workforce nationwide.” Austin Campus Apple’s newest Austin campus will be located less than a mile from its existing facilities. The 133-acre campus will initially accommodate 5,000 additional employees, with the capacity to grow to 15,000, and is expected to make Apple the largest private employer in Austin. “Apple is among the world’s most innovative companies and an avid creator of jobs in Texas and across the country,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott. “Its decision to expand operations in our state is a testament to the high-quality workforce and unmatched economic environment that Texas offers. I thank Apple for this tremendous investment in Texas, and I look forward to building upon our strong partnership to create an even brighter future for the Lone Star State.” Jobs created at the new campus will include a broad range of functions including engineering, R&D, operations, finance, sales and customer support. At 6,200 people, Austin already represents the largest population of Apple employees outside Cupertino. “Apple has been a vital part of the Austin community for a quarter century, and we are thrilled that they are deepening their investment in our people and the city we love,” said Austin Mayor Steve Adler. “Apple and Austin share a creative spark and a commitment to getting big things done. We share their commitment to diversity and inclusion. We’re excited they are bringing more middle-skilled jobs to the area. And we’re particularly gratified by their commitment to providing a great place to work for a large and growing number of America’s veterans.” “Apple is truly a part of our Texas family,” said Rebecca Clemons, Williamson County director of administration. “Apple’s vision on innovation, quality and simplicity align

with the values here in Williamson County. We are both committed to continued job creation and outstanding quality of life. This new expansion is a perfect example of the astounding growth and opportunity that are possible when a company and a community work together.” The new campus will include 50 acres of preserved open space and, like all Apple facilities worldwide, its workspaces will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy. Nationwide Growth Apple plans to grow its employee base in regions across the United States over the next three years, expanding to more than 1,000 employees in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City each, and adding hundreds of new jobs in Pittsburgh, New York, Boulder, Boston and Portland, Oregon. The company recently opened its newest office in Nashville, Tenn., and Apple’s Miami office is projected to double in size. Apple plans to invest $10 billion in U.S. data centers over the next five years, including $4.5 billion this year and next. Apple’s data centers in North Carolina, Arizona and Nevada are currently being expanded. In Iowa, preparations are under way for the company’s newest data center in Waukee. All of the company’s data centers are run on 100 percent renewable energy. Apple’s Job Creation Apple is already responsible for creating and supporting more than 2 million jobs in all 50 states, including workers at 9,000 suppliers and manufacturers in the United States. The booming App Store ecosystem is responsible for more than 1.5 million American jobs, bringing growth and opportunity from Atlanta to Anchorage, Alaska. Apple’s job creation efforts span a wide range of roles — from advanced design, engineering and research, to the most innovative retail, operations and customer support functions in the world. Apple operates retail stores in 44 states plus the District of Columbia, and has added 7,000 U.S. retail jobs over the past five years. Apple plans to add more stores and reimagine the customer experience at many existing retail locations across the country. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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2002 HITACHI ZX450, Enclosed ROPS Type; Very good, work ready, low hours, AC, FOPS, reach boom, med stk, Pin Grabber QC, GP Bucket, good tracks ..........................$99,000

2000 CAT 322BL LR, Excellent Long Reach, cab, AC, GP Bucket. 48' depth x 60' reach, newer paint, good tracks, work ready. A/C Condition: Excellent, A/C, Heater ......$85,000

2002 CAT 330CL, Work ready, EPA T-2 Eng, cab, AC, reach boom, 3.3M stick, Hyd PinGrabber QC, GP Bucket. Very good, well maintained HEX. A/C ........................$59,000

1999 CAT 140H VHP, ROPS: Enclosed; EROPS High Profile Cab, AC, 14'MB, Rip/Scar, VHP motor. Work ready machine, fully dressed, lights..............(1 of 3) $79,000

1999 CAT 966G, ROPS: Enclosed; 1999 CAT 966G, #6307, sn 3ZS00350 with 17000hrs, AC, GP Bkt, 4200hrs on rebuilt eng and trans, good tires ............................(1 of 2) $59,000

2007 CATERPILLAR 740, EXCELLENT 40T 6X6 TRUCK WITH CAB, AC, RETARDER, 60%+ 29.5R25 RADIAL TIRES, SUPPLEMENTAL STEERING ..................(1 of 2) $159,000

2003 CAT D6N LGP, ROPS: Enclosed; Very nice Low Ground Pressure mudcat with 6-way PAT dozer, sweeps, aux hydraulics, 80%+ Undercarriage, new paint; very sharp! ..................1 0f 12 $78,000

1997 CAT D6R, Work ready, fully equipped dozer with cab, AC, Ripper, 6S dozer ,60% tracks. One of two available. CHECK NEW LOW PRICE! ....................................$69,000

1998 CAT D8R, ROPS: Enclosed; A/C in Cab,SU Blade,MS Ripper, rebuilt engine, 623hr UC. Excellent tractor with 4725hrs on rebuilt engine, torq and pumps ......$180,000

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CRAWLER DOZERS

(3) 2011/’12/’17 Cat D10T, EROPS, SU/Ripper....................$Call 1987 Cat D10N, EROPS, A/C, SU/Tilt, Ctwt..................$119,500 (3) 84-86 Cat D9L, EROPS, A/C, Ripper/Ctwt ................$79,500 (2) 78 Cat D9H, EROPS, A/C ..........................................$52,500 2012 Cat D8T, EROPS, A/C, SU/Tilt, MS Ripper ..........$389,500 (3) 2014-2018 Cat D6T XL, EROPS, Ripper........From $249,500 (5) 2013-2016, ‘18 Cat D6T XW, VPAT Bld, Ripper, 3665 Hrs .... ..............................................................................................$Call ‘06 Cat D6R XL, EROPS, SU/Tilt, Ripper, Sweeps ......$119,500 2015 Cat D6N XL, Ripper, VPAT, Very Good U/C ........$229,500 2013 Cat D6K2 XL, EROPS, A/C, Ripper......................$152,500 ‘11 Deere 850K LT, 7456 Hrs, Very Good U/C, 6 Way $109,500 ‘12/’14 Deere 850K WLT, Very Good U/C, Ripper ........$139,500

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2001 Cat 854G, SU/Twin Tilt, Fire Supression ............$219,500

LOADERS

2008 Cat 993K, EROPS, A/C, High Lift, 14,000 Hrs 1991 Cat 992C, EROPS, A/C, Spade Bkt w/Teeth ‘16 Cat 988K, EROPS, A/C, New Tires, Spade Bkt w/Teeth ...... ........................................................................................$659,500 ‘16 Cat 980M, EROPS, A/C, Aggr. Pkg, Ride Ctrl ........$309,500 (2) 2014 Cat 966M, EROPS, Fusion Cplr, Bkt & Forks ......$Call 2015 Cat 950M, New, GP Bkt, 3rd Valve Hyd ..............$235,000 2016 Cat 938M, A/C, Fusion Cplr, G/P Bkt, Forks ......$205,000 2015 Cat 938K, EROPS, A/C, Forks, GP Bkt ......................$Call

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‘06 Cat 385CL, EROPS, A/C, G/P Boom, 92” Bucket ........$Call (2) ‘15/’18 Cat 349FL, A/C, Boom, Tool Ctrl, 5145 Hrs .............. ..............................................................................From $279,500 ‘08 Cat 345DL, 8504 Hrs, Aux Hyrd, Coupler, Stick....$124,500 2017 Cat 336FL, Cplr, Tool Cntrl ........................................$Call

www.trophytractor.com 2012 Cat 336EL, 12’10” Stick, Thumb ..........................$119,500 2014 Cat 329EL, A/C, Reach Boom, 10’6” Stick ........$189,500 ‘17 Cat 323FL, Reach Boom, Aux Hydr, Grade Ctr ....$189,500

2013 Cat CS56B, EROPS, AC, Smooth Drum..............$109,500 (2) 2013 Cat CP56B, EROPS, A/C ......................From $124,500 2011 Cat CS56, EROPS, AC ..................................From $79,500

(2) ‘18 Morooka MST2200VD, EROPS, A/C, Dump Bed ....$Call 2018 Morooka MST300VD, EORPS, A/C, Dump Bed ........$Call

(2) ‘01-’03 Cat 789C, EROPS, Supp Steer, Retarder..........$Call (2) ‘07 Cat 777F, EROPS, Retarder, VIMS, Good Tires......$Call (2) 1995 Cat 777C, EROPS, AC, Rtrdr, Liners ..From $149,500 (2) 1991 Cat 773B, EROPS, A/C ............................From $69,500 (2) ‘14 Cat 725C, EROPS, Retarder, Auto Lube, 6026 Hrs ........ ........................................................................................$259,500

CRAWLER CARRIERS SKID STEERS

(2) 15/16 Cat 299D XHP, EROPS, High Flow, 2 Spd ......$79,500 (5) 14-15 Cat 299D XPS, EROPS, High Flow, 2 Spd ....$62,500 (2) 2016 Cat 299D2, EROPS, A/C, Elec Coup, 2 Spd ........$Call ‘12 Cat 299C, 2796 Hrs, 78” Bkt, Hydr, Coup, 2 Spd ....$37,500 (2) ‘16 Cat 259D, EROPS, A/C, 2 Spd, 72” Bucket ............$Call

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2008 Cat 16M, EROPS, A/C, 16” Mold Board, Ripper $249,500 (3) 2012/2016 Cat 140M3, EROPS, Ripper, Accum......$199,500 13 Cat 14M VHP, EROPS, A/C, 16’ Moldboard, Ripper......$Call 2012 Deere 872GP, 6483 Hrs, Ripper, Push Block......$155,000

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‘14 Cat RM-300, 2412 Hrs, Mixer, Depth & Steer Ctrl $229,500

SCRAPERS

2005 Cat 631G, EROPS, A/C, Retarder, Good Tires....$129,500 2018 Rome AG10, 10’ Cut Width, Tilt Option ..................$8,250

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(5) 2012/’14-’15 Cat 725C, EROPS, AC ..............From $279,500 (2) ‘01,’06 Cat 613C II, EROPS, 5,000 Gal ............From $99,500 (17) ‘17-’19 KW T370, 2 Front/Rear/Side Spray Heads ....$Call (16) ‘12/’16-’18 Pete 348, Auto, Rmt Cannon ..........From $Call 2006 Int’l 4200, 2000 Gal. Tank, 5 Spray Heads ................$Call 2018 Int’l 4300, 2000 Gal. Tank, 5 Spray Heads ................$Call 2007 FL M2 100, AC, Mercedes ............................From $69,500 (2) ‘15-’16 FL M2 106, Non CDL Cummins ..........From $92,500 (3) Klein KPT120, 12,000 Gal, Port Pwr Pack, High Vol....$Call

2016 PETERBILT 348 Water Truck $179,500

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MDT Changes Course of $25M Road Project Due to Old Olive Branch Mine By Lori Tobias CEG CORRESPONDENT

When the Montana Department of Transportation set out to reroute some outdated stretches of Interstates 15-90, it encountered an unexpected landmark. Located between the westbound and eastbound bridges, both built in the 1960s and considered “functionally obsolete” was an old, abandoned mine, dubbed the Olive Branch mine. Engineers knew it was possible that at least a portion of the mine shaft was close to the surface. So, they designed the new bridges around the old mine to minimize the risk. MDT will not do anything with the former mine, said Jeff Ebert, Butte district manager for MDT. The mine produced silver, as well as some gold, zinc and lead around the late 1800s and early 1900s. “The timbers inside the mine that miners used to help hold the mine up when it was built are now in disrepair,” Ebert said. “The mine also branched into horizontal tunnels that are throughout the whole area there, spiking out in various directions. In our opinion, it could have raised concerns with whether it was stable or not,” he said. “It was a hazard.” The new road will change slightly from the original

Engineers knew it was possible that at least a portion of the mine shaft was close to the surface. So, they designed the new bridges around the old mine to minimize the risk.

design. The eastbound bridge had been built into a curve, but will now be straight and located away from the old mine shaft. Not having a curve in the bridge “increases the safety of the bridge,” Ebert said. The new bridges also will be wider. The $25 million project between Rocker and Butte is expected to take about three years to complete. see MINE page 68

The $25 million project between Rocker and Butte is expected to take about three years to complete.

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‘I Can See Clearly Now’ … With Transparent Noise Barriers By Jennifer McKevitt CEG CORRESPONDENT

The only thing worse than being stuck in tunnel-like, stifling bridge traffic is living nearby and enduring the drone of cars all day, every day. That’s why transparent noise barriers, which substitute advanced acrylic for precast concrete, are such a positive innovation in the field of noise inhibition. Superior Transparent Noise Barriers are specialists in the field. Examples of the company’s products can be found on the new Mario Cuomo Bridge in Tarrytown, N.Y., as well as in California, Indiana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Rhode Island. Bob Rex, grandson of founder Howard Rex Sr., is president of Superior, which was born from the development boom in 1930s Detroit. At that time, the company became known for construction of the first tunnel to connect the United States and Canada: the Detroit and Windsor Fleetway. The company initially focused on concrete sewer pipes, pre-stressed concrete bridge beams and construction-grade wire. Those branches of the company were sold to Hanson PLC in 1999, by which time Bob’s Pennsylvania plant, which specialized in precast concrete reflective and noise absorbing traffic barriers, most notably on the Long Island Expressway, was well established. In 2013, Bob Rex began another noise barrier company, Superior Transparent Noise Barriers LLC and began focusing exclusively on transparent noise barriers with projects on the Tappan Zee Bridge, the Scudder Falls Bridge, Boston’s Green Line Extension to the “T,” and the Rhode Island Pedestrian Bridge. “Our barriers are saw cut for precision,” said Rex. “We cut to the exact specifications for each installation. The panels are mounted to the same bridge decks, median barriers or caissons that are standard installations for precast concrete noise barriers. The panel setting installation process involves either a vacuum lifter or nylon slings and a cherry picker. That’s how the sheets are set into the steel framework.”

Despite the seeming delicacy of the transparent panels, they’ve never had a failure, according to Rex. And while the use of transparent noise barriers has long been popular in Europe, the first North American installation did not occur until 1991 in New Jersey. Those panels remain in excellent condition despite their age. “There has been no loss of clarity whatsoever,” Rex said. “And there’s been no need for maintenance.” The no need of maintenance is typical. The only circumstances under which cleaning is required is when graffiti appears, in which case a citrus-based, spray-on,

Pedestrian bridges are an ideal setting and use for Superior Transparent Noise Barriers.

The style of the panels range from clear colorless, colored, matte, and lined and unlined. Non-filament lined is used for sites where there’s little to no likelihood of impact, such as traffic locations or where no pedestrians will walk beneath the structures.

wipe-off solution is used. The smoothness of the hybrid acrylic (Acrylite) surface contributes to its ease of use. Of course, safety is paramount in any kind of barrier between motorists and water, mountains, or even other drivers. To achieve the highest level of protection, the Acrylite may be inlaid with polyamide filaments, which prevent any possibility of fallout should the sheets be struck with enough force to shatter. In other words, the panels will remain in one piece regardless of the force of impact. The style of the panels range from clear colorless, colored, matte, and lined and unlined. Nonfilament lined is used for sites where there’s little to no likelihood

Examples of the company’s products can be found on the new Mario Cuomo Bridge in Tarrytown, N.Y., as well as in California, Indiana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Rhode Island.

of impact, such as traffic locations or where no pedestrians will walk beneath the structures. A further consideration that is growing in importance involves the satisfaction of drivers, train riders and pedestrians, all of whom want access to the scenery through which they travel. When residents of Milwaukee, Wis., were surveyed about vista preferences, a majority chose the ability to see their skyline during regular com-

mutes as being of primary value. For the cost-conscious, Rex noted that the transparent noise barrier installations are just 10 percent higher in price than typical pre-cast noise barrier systems. However, that 10 percent is easily recouped through the lower maintenance costs. Ultimately, choosing a transparent barrier is up to the local governments responsible for the roadways in question. However, user

preference should be considered as a vital factor in long-term resident and tourist satisfaction. Visuals contribute greatly to a region’s aesthetic appeal and are often first encountered from a distance. A great view of a local landscape will bring value to any area. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG

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$631M Interchange Under Way on I-5 By Chuck Harvey CEG CORRESPONDENT

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OCTA Plans for $43B Investment in Transportation

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A $631M project is considered as a big step toward reducing traffic on Interstate 5 in southern Los Angeles and northern Orange counties. Known as the Valley View Avenue Interchange Project, work is centered in La Mirada and spans 1.5 mi. of I-5. It is part of major I-5 improvements in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Once completed, I-5 will have five regular freeway lanes and one HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lane in each direction at the location. Seven new bridges will be built as part of the project. In addition, Valley View Avenue will be widened from four to six lanes. Start date for the project was November 2016. Work is scheduled to finish in early 2021. Funding for the project is from a combination of state, federal and MTA funds. The improvement projects are divided into I-5 North and I-5 South Corridor construction projects.

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The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors has approved a $43.4 billion plan that will serve as a blueprint for how people move throughout the county for the next two decades and beyond. OCTA, the county’s transportation planning agency, develops a Long-Range Transportation Plan every four years, taking into consideration changing demographics and anticipated growth in travel demand. A copy of the plan, called Designing Tomorrow, can be reviewed online at octa.net/lrtp. “OCTA has earned a reputation for delivering a reliable state-of-the-art transportation system for Orange County,” said Lisa Bartlett, OCTA chairwoman, also the county’s Fifth District supervisor. “It is precisely this kind of planning, with input from the public and collaboration with our stakeholders, that ensures we are successful in preparing for a diverse transportation future.” The plan establishes transportation priorities and analyzes revenue challenges and emerging transportation issues and technologies. Orange County’s population is expected to grow by 10 percent or by about 311,000 people by 2040, and employment is anticipated to grow by 17 percent — or about 275,000 jobs — over the same time period. By 2040, it is projected that an additional 1.7 million daily trips will occur in Orange County. That’s a 12 percent increase compared to now. Without the OCTA plan and see OCTA page 23

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Seven new bridges will be built as part of the project. In addition, Valley View Avenue will be widened from four to six lanes.

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Equipment Operators Assist Authorities During Wildfires

The tragedy of Camp Fire which would ultimately burn 153,000 acres, take the lives of at least 85 people, destroy 13,696 homes, 275 multi-family structures and 523 businesses.

The cause has not been identified, though downed powerlines are being considered as the possible igniting spark, with heavy winds, drought conditions and thick vegetation fueling the flames. WILDFIRES from page 1

That morning, Merrifield and co-worker, Brock Velliquette, headed down to their properties — his in lower Paradise; Velliquette’s in upper Paradise. By the time Merrifield got to his 24 acres, the cloud of smoke had grown so large it almost looked like nighttime, he said. He evacuated his 11 horses, then stuck around to clear debris away from the house, dragging the land until it was as close to bare dirt as possible. I could hear explosions going,” Merrifield said. “I knew everything was getting closer and closer.” And that’s when Merrifield went from being a heavy equipment operator, accustomed to the usual job responsibilities of paving roads and clearing snow, to a rescue worker who would risk his own life to save others. With his partner Cheryl on her way to safety, and satisfied he’d done all he could to protect his home, Merrifield returned to work. There, he joined three others to load up equipment and head to Skyway Drive to help clear trees blocking the road and the escape of evacuees. But on site, the crew of four — Merrifield, foreman Shawn Bates, leadman Jason Gangelhoff and operator Manuel Lopez — found it was not trees, but power lines. The lines remained energized and there was nothing they could do. “We left and headed down Neal Road right by my property,” he recalled. “All of Neal Road is on

“NEVER in my life would I have thought I would do something like this. We cleared the way so the rescuers could go in.” Nolan Merrifield Butte County Public Works

fire. I get down by my property. I can see my house is fine, but I have fire all around my property. At that time the wind was really low, so I felt comfortable my house was OK.” At the command center, the fire battalion chief explained there were eight city transit buses going up to Paradise and he needed the crew of four to follow him with the loader and a backhoe. “As we get into Paradise, the whole town is on fire,” Merrifield said. “We go probably about a mile into town on Skyway and we stop in the middle of an intersection. We’re waiting for the fire truck to move and the truck I am in is an old truck and as we’re sitting there, an explosion happens close to us. I could feel

the percussion inside the cab.” The crew unloaded the equipment and went to work. “We push the abandoned vehicles out of the way so we can get fire trucks and buses up to the people stranded there. We go a couple miles and they load people onto buses. I go down to Clark Avenue and push trees and vehicles across the road. I am on the backhoe and it’s got a four and one bucket that opens and closes. Anytime, I came to the power line or phone lines, I would put the bucket up in the air and pinch the line. If the lines were live, Merrifield believed he was safe because he was grounded by four rubber tires. “I know it could have damaged the equipment, but at that point in time it didn’t matter. I go down

Clark Road and there are people in cars. We get the powerlines moved so people could evacuate. There were probably 30 cars. Manny lifted the pole so they could all travel under. We go down to the K-Mart parking lot and it is full of cars and people are stranded there. So, with the eight buses, we load them up; I’m going to guess probably 20 to 30 people. Then we go around and knock on all the vehicles and make sure no one is the car.” Merrifield recalls first driving along Clark Road and seeing houses that weren’t burned, then coming back and see them catching fire and then on the way out, down to rubble. “Everything went so quick; it was unbelievable.” The crew of four worked for

roughly seven hours, moving debris and abandoned vehicles. As they worked, they were often only 30 ft. from the flames, not thinking — there was no time — just working. Merrifield and Lopez manned the equipment; Bates and Gagelhoff covered their backs. “Never in my life would I have thought I would do something like this,” Merrifield said. “We cleared the way so the rescuers could go in. They really didn’t have any other way. As the whole thing happened, the only way you could get in there, you had to have heavy equipment to push. We pushed a burned up school bus out of the way. People got out of their vehicles and just ran … I know a lot of people perished in their cars.” Merrifield was one of the luckier ones. He lost only a few outbuildings and RVs, and his well is damaged. His co-worker, Velliquette was not so fortunate and lost his house. But the work to help others goes on. “We are two weeks out and we’re still going out and doing things for the fire,” he said. “The county lost a yard. We had to go remove a bunch of stuff there. It’s still an ongoing thing. Unfortunately, for this area this is going to be a two to three-year process. It will never be the same.” (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG

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Mammoet Moves Historic Building for Pier 70 Project Mammoet recently completed the successful transport of a 192.5ton steel building frame as part of the Pier 70 revitalization project in San Francisco. The building frame was moved to a temporary storage location, where it will be housed while the historic pier undergoes renovations. Originally the plan was to cut the building frame into separate pieces to be moved into storage, before being moved back to the pier and reassembled once renovations were complete. However, Mammoet proposed moving the building frame in one piece, in order to save time reassembling the frame later and minimizing the risk of working at height. Due to their ease of alignment and operation, Holland Dollies were the perfect fit for this operation. The building frame was jacked up about 7 in. and then rolled 120 ft. using 16 Holland Dollies for the structure, six dollies for bracing and two excavators provided by Silverado Contractors Inc.

Once the pier renovations are complete, the building will be rolled back into position about 10 ft. higher, where the frame will become a decorative centerpiece for the new neighborhood. The renovated Pier 70 Waterfront Site will feature new affordable housing, waterfront parks, space for artists and local manufacturing, and rehabilitated historic buildings. According to Mammoet, it has the experience and heavy lifting and transport equipment necessary to carefully relocate whole buildings and structures that may lie in the path of new developments. In one such case, Unilever’s new headquarters was successfully placed on top of the existing factory, without impacting operations below. For more information, visit mammoet.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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The building frame was moved to a temporary storage location, where it will be housed while the historic pier undergoes renovations. Sam Burbank photo

The building frame was jacked up about 7 in. and then rolled 120 ft. using 16 Holland Dollies for the structure, six dollies for bracing and two excavators provided by Silverado Contractors Inc.

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Rail Project at Port of Long Beach Wins $14M Grant The Port of Long Beach has been awarded a $14 million grant to help pay for construction of a planned rail project that will increase efficiency while reducing traffic congestion on local streets and freeways. The grant is from the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program, which helps pay for improvements to freight corridors across California using designated transportation funds from Senate Bill 1 and the National Highway Freight Program. The Port will contribute the remaining $11 million for the $25 million project, which aims to increase operational efficiency, reduce delays by providing greater reliability for on-dock rail and decrease roadway congestion by shifting more containers to rail. “Moving goods by rail is four times more efficient than by truck, so this project would enhance our operational excellence and environmental sustainability,” said Mario Cordero, executive director of the Port of Long Beach. The planned “Pier G and J Double Track Access Project” will add a new 9,000-ft. departure track for trains serving four of Long Beach’s six container terminals. The

project will allow for better utilization of the on-dock rail yards at Piers G and J by enabling them to simultaneously handle arriving and departing trains. The project also will minimize conflict with neighboring terminals’ on-dock rail operations and improve overall safety in the vicinity. When completed, the project will expand on-dock rail usage by approximately 157,000 20-ft. equivalent units (TEUs) of container cargo annually, while reducing the need for 615 daily truck trips. “The Harbor Commission welcomes the grant, which helps to modernize the Port and strengthen its ability to contribute to the regional and state economy,” said Tracy Egoscue, president of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners. As a vital piece of the Port’s $1 billion rail infrastructure capital improvement program, the project will eliminate an existing bottleneck. The project is scheduled to start construction by the end of 2019 and be completed by mid-2021. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

OCTA Drafts Blueprint for Future Transportation Needs OCTA from page 19

implementation of the projects, it’s expected that congestion would increase by an estimated 66 percent. The LRTP identifies projects to improve roadways, public transit and bike paths, while considering evolving technologies such as autonomous vehicles and ondemand ridesharing. The plan addresses key issues and challenges, such as the high cost of housing, limited land for expansion of freeways and streets, challenging emissions standards and an evolving public transit market. The Measure M program, the county’s half-cent sales tax for transportation also known as OC Go, is the centerpiece of longrange planning. The plan includes Measure M projects and looks beyond that at additional needs in all areas of Orange County. To help shape the plan, OCTA sought and received extensive input from the community including: • An online survey completed by more than 1,200 people; • a telephone town hall, in which nearly

1,000 participants listened in and asked questions; and • a quantitative survey with more than 2,500 people who responded. Several themes emerged as transportation priorities from that input, including: • Keeping Orange County moving by continuing to synchronize traffic signals, maintain local roads and improving freeways; • expanding transit by exploring innovative transit options; and • using a balanced approach to transportation funding by investing across many modes of transportation to help relieve congestion. The plan will be submitted to the Southern California Association of Governments, where it will serve as Orange County’s input into the Regional Transportation Plan, the guiding document for regional transportation planning in Southern California. For more information, visit octa.net/lrtp. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)