Mon March 18, 2013
Vermeer Introduces RTX250 Pedestrian Trencher for Rental Industry
Vermeer’s RTX250 is a rubber-tracked, steerable pedestrian trencher that is designed for the needs of rental businesses and utility contractors. The RTX250 uses a 27-hp (20.1 kW) Kohler electronic fuel injected (EFI) gas engine that delivers power to dig 8-in.-wide (20.3 cm) trenches up to 48 in....
Tue March 05, 2013
Meekins Holds Auction for Locklear Boring Inc.
Lloyd Meekins & Sons Auction Co. held an absolute auction featuring equipment from Locklear Boring Inc. on Jan. 31 in Creedmoor, N.C. ...
James McRay - Mon December 24, 2012
Build-A-Box Aluminum Trench Shield Aids Energy Co.
Consumers Energy, a Michigan gas and electrical provider, recently completed a regulation station upgrade near the intersection of 11-Mile and Stevenson Roads in Madison Heights. During the three week project, two gas shut-off valves were brought above grade; one valve on an existing 6 in....
Tue December 11, 2012
The Pro-Brace Power System from Pro-Tec Equipment
Pro-Tec Equipment is now offering a hydraulic sheeting and bracing system called The Pro-Brace power system. This hydraulic brace system is ideal for large cast-in-place projects, such as bridge footing and pump stations, along with large tank installations, soil remediations, boring and receiving projects, according to the manufacturer....
Mon December 17, 2012
ICON’s Slide Rail Systems Offer Versatility for Challenging Excavation Projects
ICON slide rail systems give contractors versatility and options to help them shore everything from simple pits to elaborate excavations with utility problems, overhead clearance projects or difficult soil conditions....
Tue December 11, 2012
ICON Offers Versatile, Durable ICON-O-Lite Modular Aluminum Trench Box System
ICON Equipment offers its ICON-O-Lite modular aluminum trench box system to municipalities and utility contractors and as an alternative to heavy steel trench boxes. Designed by ICON, this system is ideal for trench shoring, utility and communications installations and repairs and other shallow trench work, according to the manufacturer....
Tue September 25, 2012
TyCar Trenchless Technologies Brings Boy’s Dream to Life
Someday driving a race car is a dream shared by many boys. Watching NASCAR races on television or in person can’t help but make a young man imagine the thrill of racing. Other than driving small gasoline-powered cars on tracks at amusement parks or small raceways, competitive racing is something most youngsters never experience....
Tue August 21, 2012
Ditch Witch Introduces RT80 Quad
The Ditch Witch RT80 Quad is a heavy-duty ride-on trencher and vibratory plow designed to provide the power, durability, stability and traction contractors need for both short and long utility installations....
Tue July 10, 2012
MICO Offers Hydraulic Apply Caliper Disc Brake
MICO Incorporated offers the 520 Series hydraulic apply caliper disc brake for on and off-highway service braking applications. The fixed caliper type brake uses a modulated hydraulic pressure source, such as a master cylinder, to control brake torque....
Mary Reed - Mon June 25, 2012
Massive Tunnel Boring Machines Will be Nibbling Away Under London
Why will Mary and Sophia cross under the River Thames?It’s nothing to do with the old joke about chickens crossing the road, but rather the names of a pair of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will help create a new $25 billion (£16 billion) Underground line in London, England....
