Welcome to the Earthmoving Channel, a special feature that provides the user an in-depth look at the earthmoving and excavating industry. This section offers several areas to explore: earthmoving and excavating equipment and product spotlights, article archives, related case studies, related video and product/supplier contact list. The product spotlights contain information and photos of equipment relevant to the industry. The article library contains all stories related to earthmoving and excavating pulled from the rich archives of Roads & Bridges magazine and our monthly equipment round-ups.
Recent Articles
Fuel efficient and tough
Case’s 921F wheel loader provides faster acceleration, quicker cycle times and higher travel speeds while delivering as much as 17% greater fuel...
Today’s dozers are moving beyond mere power and precision. All the featured machines have ample horsepower to move heavy loads and the fine control necessary for precision...
When it comes to motor graders, two traits are key to getting the job done: precision and control. Operators need power, but they also must often make fine blade adjustments...
While it’s no surprise that manufacturers strive to maximize power and reduce fuel consumption and emissions, many are now beefing up their loaders with more creature...
Products
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The New Holland B95B LR (Long Reach) loader backhoe provides added reach with better fuel consumption than larger machines and delivers extreme...
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Gradall Industries Inc. has taken over all VACALL product manufacturing, engineering and parts fulfillment in Ohio. Known worldwide for uniquely...
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Safety Vision, Houston, now offers the SVC-200S color mini camera. This camera is designed for heavy-duty mobile applications including construction...
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Pickup brooms from John Deere, Moline, Ill., do the most efficient job of cleaning and minimizing dust. Available in 72- and 84-in. widths, pickup...
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Case Construction Equipment has expanded its new F Series wheel loader product line with two all-new models, the 1021F and 1121F. The Tier 4 Interim-...
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The new Volvo L250G wheel loader fills the market need for a machine in the 39-ton weight category. The two-pass loader is a heavy-duty, Tier 4i/...
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Case Construction Equipment recently introduced three new F Series wheel loader models. The new machines provide faster acceleration, quicker cycle...
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Case Construction Equipment has introduced three new F Series wheel loader models. The new machines provide faster acceleration, quicker cycle times...
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John Deere’s Interim Tier IV (IT4) engine option for the 744K 4WD loader gives road and bridge contractors the first equipment over 175 hp to meet...
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John Deere’s Interim Tier IV (IT4) engine option for the 744K 4WD loader gives road and bridge contractors the first equipment over 175 hp to meet...
Minnesota’s Kandiyohi County Road No. 7 was in need of reconstruction.
“This segment of the grading and bituminous surfacing project was...
The city of West Hartford, Conn., spent years wrestling with their collective conscience. They had a primary responsibility to provide quality winter...
The Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA), located in the south metro Denver, Colo., area, is responsible for several culverts located...
For more than 70 years, nearly all pavers have utilized the free-floating, or self-leveling, screed to produce pavements with a level and smooth...
How to cut manhole raising costs by 81% and extend new pavement lifespan with adjustable manhole risers.
Holmes County in central Ohio wanted to increase safety and improve operations at an affordable price. The solution was MOTOTRBO digital radios with...
Roads&Bridges Videos
Industry News
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is facing severe public and political backlash following a botched road repair on I-10 that...
As the baby-boom generation begins to turn 65, the number of older Americans and their share of the overall population will swell dramatically. But,...
Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez joined North Carolina Transportation Secretary Gene Conti Feb. 16 to review progress on the widening of I...