Mike Anderson’s American Iron

Better Roads Staff - Apr 01, 2011

One Size Doesn’t Fit All When Better Roads editor emeritus Kirk Landers led a group of us Randall-Reilly construction editors on last month’s deep dive into the trends of the equipment industry, it was a not-so-gentle reminder to me that growth, ...

Mike Anderson’s American Iron

Better Roads Staff - Mar 01, 2011

“Hello! Hello! Anybody out here?” By Mike Anderson Before we travel too far off the proverbial beaten path, an admission is in order. I love the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System. Like most, if not all, areas of infrastructure in this nation, the Interstate ...

Terex introduces front-discharge mixer truck line

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Jan 20, 2011

Terex Roadbuilding introduced at the World of Concrete 2011 in Las Vegas the market’s first front-discharge mixer truck line powered by EPA 2010-compliant diesel engines. The mixer line consists of three-, four-, five-, six- and seven-axle designs in both standard and ...

Terex hydra platforms: No CDL required

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Jan 20, 2011

The new Terex Hydra Platforms HPT 11/38 truck-mounted under-bridge access platform from Terex Roadbuilding is the company’s first cross model, matching the trailer platform with a truck chassis. Weighing less than 26,001 pounds, the new HPT 11/38 truck-mounted model does ...

Cat shows 3 series: Compact track loader, mini excavators, and skid steer and multi-terrain loaders

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Jan 20, 2011

Caterpillar is showcasing its new 259B3 Series compact track loader, new D Series mini excavators, and new B3 Series skid steer and multi-terrain loaders at the World of Concrete 2011 being held Jan. 18-21 in Las Vegas. The products can be ...

From World of Concrete: Freightliner, McNeilus develop bridge formula mixer chassis

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Jan 19, 2011

Freightliner Trucks has collaborated with McNeilus Companies in the development of a new bridge formula mixer chassis, Freightliner announced on Jan. 18 at World of Concrete 2011 in Las Vegas. The new truck is on display at the World of ...

Hyster shows H300HD Lift Truck at World of Concrete

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Jan 18, 2011

Hyster Company is showcasing its H190-360HD2 heavy-duty pneumatic lift truck series at the World of Concrete tradeshow taking place Jan. 17-21, 2011, in Las Vegas. The new lift truck series is being displayed in Booth C-6051.lift t The H190-360HD2 series, with ...