Expanding on its established lineup of attachments, John Deere unveiled its new CP18E, CP24E and CP30E cold planers. These new attachment offerings help operators who work on street repairs, leveling uneven pavement, texturing pavement and cleaning around larger milling machines. The CP18E, CP24E and CP30E are compatible with John Deere skid steers and compact track loaders, as well as equipment offered by competitors. The attachments are equipped with a heavy-duty planetary drive system that delivers high-torque speed for the toughest and most demanding jobs. The planetary drive system is a wheel drive, which allows the operator to remove the side … Read more
GPS Tracker Provides Jobsite Profitability
For construction contractors, the Shadow Tracker Vision III, from Advanced Tracking Technologies, provides real-time, 24/7 vehicle tracking capability, enabling optimal resource allocation and profitability across jobsites. The real-time location can be displayed via a PC or smartphone app on a map, with “zoom in” on any vehicle. At a glance, contractors can see if a vehicle is moving (displays green) or stopped (displays red). The system provides real-time location updates every 10 seconds, as well as speed and idle-time alerts. In addition, the system has access to nationwide speed limits in its database, which can help deter driver speeding.
Werk Brau Introduces Extreme Duty Excavator Buckets
New Werk-Brau extreme-duty excavator buckets feature an aggressive dig angle, rugged construction of abrasion-resistant AR400 through AR500 steel and horizontal wear strips, to effectively excavate in the toughest conditions. The bucket is also equipped with industry-standard teeth for extra durability. The tooth size can be increased to tolerate more extreme digging applications; box rippers can also be installed upon request. Werk-Brau Extreme Duty Excavator Buckets are made in the USA. Standard sizes are available, from 3/8 cubic yards to 10 cubic yards in various widths, with special designs and capacities available on request.
4-in-1 Installation Drill Driver with ½-Inch Chuck Made for Hard-To-Access Applications
HIlti North America launched its new 4-in-1 cordless multi-head drill driver to help contractors tackle the most demanding and difficult-to-access applications. The SFE 2-A12 multi-head drill driver is designed to reach places that a common tool in its class cannot, which will help customers save time and increase productivity at the jobsite. The innovation is ergonomically designed to provide maximum comfort for users, with its exclusive ½-inch chuck that allows a larger variety of drills to be used. The four exchangeable chucks are: ¼-inch offset, right-angle adapter, ½-inch keyless metal chuck and ¼-inch hex chuck. The cordless tool is designed … Read more
Talbert Manufacturing’s Tag-A-Long AC Series Trailers Maximize Efficiency
Talbert Manufacturing offers its Tag-A-Long Austin Carry-All Series Trailers to minimize load times and maximize productivity, for everyday hauling of small- to mid-size equipment. The line of 10-25 ton trailers features loaded deck heights, durable construction and a low, 7 degree load angle to transport a variety of equipment. It’s ideal for use in industries such as general construction, paving and more. The dual axle AC-10 offers a 10 ton, 20,000 pound capacity with an overall transport length of 29 feet, 6 inches. Deck length is 24 feet — 19 feet flat with a 5-foot beavertail — with 5-foot, 5-inch … Read more








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