GENIE TECH PRO ONLINE SERVICE TRAINING AVAILABLE

TractoPart | Jul 14, 2016 | 0 comments

According to upcoming changes to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA), only a qualified person should inspect and maintain mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. To help meet demand for the next generation of aerial service technicians in the rental industry, Terex Aerial Work Platforms

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PHILIPPI-HAGENBUCH MATERIAL SPREADER BODY

TractoPart | Jul 13, 2016 | 0 comments

The Material Spreader Body spreads road grit, sand, or other material. The Material Spreader Body spreads road grit, sand, or other material. Built on the company’s Rear-Eject Body, the spreader attachment handles material from very fine to more than 2 inches. Spreading width can run from 15 feet to more than 60 feet, and the

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OEM DATA DELIVERY KEYPOD EQUIPMENT TRACKING & MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

TractoPart | Jul 7, 2016 | 0 comments

KeyPOD is a comprehensive equipment tracking and management system designed to help fleet managers and equipment owners control access to off-highway machinery and improve compliance with safety inspections. KeyPOD is a comprehensive equipment tracking and management system designed to help fleet managers and equipment owners control access to off-highway machinery and improve compliance

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Braås celebrates 50th anniversary of the Volvo Articulated Hauler

TractoPart | Jul 6, 2016 | 0 comments

This week sees half a century of innovation and market leadership marked at the spiritual home of the hauler – Braås, Sweden. The 50th anniversary of the articulated hauler concept is being celebrated in style this week, with a very special celebration being held at the home of the hauler – Braås, Sweden. Taking place

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John Deere Updates Maneuverable, Reduced-Tail-Swing Excavators

TractoPart | Jul 4, 2016 | 0 comments

The reduced-tail swing, 101 hp 135G can maneuver through any project, from urban renewal to underground construction. — The John Deere excavator lineup continues its transformation with the updating of the 135G and 245G LC reduced-tail-swing excavators. Built with the same toughness as their larger production-class counterparts, these machines deliver the productivity, uptime and low daily

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Dome hoist near the Eiffel Tower by LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane

TractoPart | Jun 30, 2016 | 0 comments

The golden dome has a diameter of 12 metres and weighs eight tonnes. A new-build Russian Orthodox church is being built in the centre of Paris not far from the Eiffel Tower. A total of five domes covered with gold leaf will crown the structure on its completion. The hoist of the largest dome by

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John Deere 337E Knuckleboom Loader Adds a Proven Solution to Full-Tree Logging Lineup

TractoPart | Jun 27, 2016 | 0 comments

John Deere unveils the latest addition to its line of full-tree forestry solutions, the 337E Knuckleboom Loader. Building upon the reputation of John Deere knuckleboom loaders, known for their durability, high swing torque and exceptional boom strength, the 337E model incorporates proven solutions to offer a reliable, productive machine for loggers. A key upgrade in

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GENIE: Evolution of Aerial Safety and Training Programs

TractoPart | Jun 24, 2016 | 0 comments

When I started working in a rental yard on aerial equipment in May of 1976, today’s training and safety programs didn’t exist yet because the industry wasn’t very big at the time. Manufacturers like Genie provided a manual with the equipment you bought — if you had an issue with how the machine was

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GENIE GTH™-5519

TractoPart | Jun 22, 2016 | 0 comments

Easy to maneuver and convenient to service, with a variety of rugged attachments, Genie® compact telehandlers meet the needs of most construction, masonry, landscape and farming applications. Overview Comfortable, spacious cab with tilt steering and ergonomic controls Easy-to-use, multifunction joystick control for precise positioning ROPS/FOPS canopy (ISO compliant), retractable seat belt and illuminated gauge and

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CATERPILLAR’S DIGITAL DNA: DATA MAGIC

TractoPart | Jun 21, 2016 | 0 comments

It’s estimated that Caterpillar is connecting assets every five minutes, or roughly 6,500 per month. That number is expected to grow exponentially. Bringing in the data from those connected assets is good, but having a “data translator” like Suba Ramani to make sense of it is what you’d call a major key. “We turn the

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May 2, 2017

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Versatile Carmix takes concrete to North Mara Gold Mine in Tanzania

May 1, 2017

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The gold mine in North Mara is situated in the north-west of Tanzania, at about 100 kilometres east of Lake Victoria and 20 kilometres south of the border with Kenya. The gold mine works an average of 8,000 tonnes of minerals a day and produced 287,188 ounces of gold in 2015. The gold

WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY

May 1, 2017

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Workers’ Memorial Day, observed each year on April 28, honors workers killed, injured, or made ill at work. Since 1992, BLS has collected data on both nonfatal work injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, and fatal work injuries. In 2015, the occupations with the highest number of nonfatal injuries and illnesses

TOP 15 CONSIDERATIONS FOR MAINTAINING UNDERCARRIAGE HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY

Apr 28, 2017

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The undercarriage of a machine represents a significant portion of a piece of equipment’s purchase price. Proper maintenance and operation practices are critical for protecting your equipment investment. Undercarriage maintenance is critical to the overall productivity of a machine. It is the mechanism that gives tracked machines much of their power and stability. It also

Deere Adds 8-Year / 20K Hour Warranty on 944K Electric-Drive Components

Apr 27, 2017

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John Deere is now offering a 96-month / 20,000-hour power electronic components warranty on the Deere 944K hybrid wheel loader. The warranty is retroactive to existing machines in the field and provided on new 944K loaders through October 31, 2018. The warranty includes a 96-month (eight-year) or 20,000-hour (whichever comes first) non-prorated assurance on wheel

VERMEER SILVER SERIES DRILL RODS COMPOSED OF S135 COMMON GRADE STEEL

Apr 27, 2017

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Vermeer’s Silver Series drill rod is composed of S135 common grade steel and is threaded in the same facility as the company’s Firestick drill rod with the same column wall thickness. The Silver Series drill rod is available in four sizes: 1.66-inch, 1.9-inch, 2.06-inch, and 2.375-inch, for use on the D7x11 through the D24x40

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