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  • New Case IH FA 1030 Air Boom Applicator

    New Case IH FA 1030 Air Boom Applicator

    To help operators achieve high-efficiency application in challenging conditions, Case IH is launching the FA 1030 air boom applicator. Initially available for the Titan 4540 floater, this rugged applicator is built to carry more product, enhance productivity and deliver accurate application across changing terrain. The FA 1030 will be available for the Titan 3540 in July 2021.
    With a rear-mounted 72-foot stainless steel boom and 350 cubic feet of struck capacity, the FA 1030 air boom applicator helps cover more ground. The ability to configure the FA 1030 to spread up to three products and up to 1,200 pounds per acre of total product at 10 mph further ensures maximized field efficiency. The FA 1030 also offers variable rate product application and left/right boom section control, giving operators the ability to optimize their product delivery.
    “Not only do today’s operators demand application equipment that will help them cover more ground in less time, but they also need the flexibility and configurations to tailor their equipment, matching their customers’ needs and fields,” said Mark Burns, Case IH application equipment marketing manager. “This rugged applicator is built to carry more product and make the most of in-field time.”
    The new Case IH FA 1030 air boom applicator helps pack more productive days into every season with increased capacity and configurations to match unique needs and fields. 

    More Options & Configurations
    Operators can select from a range of bin options, including single-, double- and triple-bin configurations. An optional micro bin is also available for applications of granular fertilizer, granular chemicals or even cover crop planting with variable rate capabilities. On multiproduct hoppers, operators can use an adjustable divider to easily change from a 50/50 to a 60/40 split, with no tools required. If the micro bin is used for a third product, a 50/37/13 or 60/27/13 split can be selected for ultimate flexibility.
    The FA 1030 factory-fit design for the Titan 4540 floater is made possible by the partnership between Case IH and Salford Group Inc., an application equipment manufacturer headquartered in Ontario, Canada.
    “We’re pleased to team up with Salford Group to offer this new air boom applicator on the Case IH Titan 4540 floater,” Burns said. “Salford Group is known for developing durable, reliable equipment, and our shared dedication to innovating and helping operators be more productive makes us a great match.”
    For more information, visit your local Case IH dealer or www.caseih.com. 

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    Sep 8, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • How To Pick The Right Trailer To Haul Your Heavy Equipment

    When it comes to selecting a trailer to haul your heavy construction equipment, you have more than a few options to consider. And when your trailers are carrying a variety of machines to and from the jobsite it only gets more complex. To make the process less daunting, we asked the experts from three trailer manufacturers to discuss the most important considerations. Find The Right Size Trailer Matching the capacity of the trailer to the weight of the equipment you want to haul is key. “Buying too small is unsafe, buying too much capacity is a waste of money,” says Jim Ladner, national sales manager for Landoll Company, Transportation Products division. “A good decision now is a great ROI on the selling side.” But it’s not just the trailer you need to consider. “It’s imperative that both the trailer and the tow vehicle are appropriately sized to carry the load,” says Nathan Uphus, sales manager, Felling Trailers. Also don’t forget to consider the weight of attachments you plan to haul along with the machine. Uphus says attachments are often overlooked. “Most excavators have a travel mode that narrows the width of the machine,” says Troy Geisler, vice president of sales and marketing for Talbert Trailers. “However, some operators will not go to the trouble that it takes to put the machine in travel mode. You have to know how your operators will actually load the machine or you could stress the trailer.” Geisler cautions that buyers need to beware when comparing load capacity. “There is no standard method to determine a capacity rating, “says Geisler. “Some manufacturer ratings may be based on an impractical load distribution.” A 35- to 65-ton capacity trailer is needed to carry most mid-size or large construction equipment. A 55- to 65-ton capacity trailer is typically needed for transporting larger cranes and specialty equipment. Know Where Are You Going To Haul Your Equipment Regulations change from state to state so it’s important to consider where you want to travel. “You want to make sure you have the right trailer capacity, the correct number of axles and the axles are positioned in the correct locations,” says Ladner. Can One Trailer Do It All? “It’s common for users to want to buy a single trailer that hauls all their equipment, but in most cases that’s not possible, says Ladner. ““Users should consider selecting a trailer that accomplishes 80 percent of their moves and sub-contract the highly specialized loads to an outside hauler.” Ladner says the more pieces of equipment you can transport in a single move the more you will reduce hauling costs. He advises operators to look for more useable deck space to accommodate a wide variety of equipment. Trailer Types 101 Different trailer designs offer varying benefits for transporting heavy construction equipment. Lowboy, low bed trailers or float trailers (Eastern Canada) feature two drops in deck height: one right after the gooseneck and one prior to the wheels. It’s designed to keep the heavy haul load as low as possible – 18 inches off the ground. If you are worried about maximizing vertical clearance to safely transport equipment, this can be a good option. “The lower the better” really plays true to help reduce the chances of rollovers accidents,” says Ladner. Gooseneck trailers have a 'neck' that extends over the box or bed of the tow vehicle. A ball hitch is placed into the box of the truck.” The design offers greater stability because weight is centered on the rear axle of the truck rather than the rear bumper. A drop deck trailer, is an open trailer with two deck levels: an upper deck and a lower deck that drops down after clearing the tractor unit. Equipment is typically loaded using fold down ramps. According to Geisler, these types of trailers are useful for hauling compact construction equipment. With tilt trailers there is no need for a ramp to load and unload equipment. However, some equipment, such as pavers require a very shallow load angle, so ramps are sometimes added. The axles are further forward on the tilt trailer compared to a beavertail trailer (with ramps). This allows the trailer to tilt without hitting the tires and also improves maneuverability. Hydraulic tilt models generally have a stationary platform ahead of the tilt deck. The stationary platform remains flat while the tilt deck allows the machine to be loaded/unloaded. On sliding or traveling axle trailers the axle travels forward, allowing the tail of the trailer to lower to the ground. This creates a “ramp” to load equipment on and delivers a load angle of six degrees. Don Landoll, owner and chairman of Landoll Company, invented and patented the Traveling Axle trailer in 1969. b

    When it comes to selecting a trailer to haul your heavy construction equipment, you have more than a few options to consider. And when your trailers are carrying a variety of machines to and from the jobsite it only gets more complex. To make the process less daunting, we asked the experts from three trailer manufacturers to discuss the most important considerations.

    Find The Right Size Trailer
    Matching the capacity of the trailer to the weight of the equipment you want to haul is key. “Buying too small is unsafe, buying too much capacity is a waste of money,” says Jim Ladner, national sales manager for Landoll Company, Transportation Products division. “A good decision now is a great ROI on the selling side.”
    But it’s not just the trailer you need to consider. “It’s imperative that both the trailer and the tow vehicle are appropriately sized to carry the load,” says Nathan Uphus, sales manager, Felling Trailers. Also don’t forget to consider the weight of attachments you plan to haul along with the machine. Uphus says attachments are often overlooked.
    “Most excavators have a travel mode that narrows the width of the machine,” says Troy Geisler, vice president of sales and marketing for Talbert Trailers. “However, some operators will not go to the trouble that it takes to put the machine in travel mode. You have to know how your operators will actually load the machine or you could stress the trailer.”   
    Geisler cautions that buyers need to beware when comparing load capacity. “There is no standard method to determine a capacity rating, “says Geisler. “Some manufacturer ratings may be based on an impractical load distribution.”
    A 35- to 65-ton capacity trailer is needed to carry most mid-size or large construction equipment. A 55- to 65-ton capacity trailer is typically needed for transporting larger cranes and specialty equipment.

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    Sep 8, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Saskatchewan To Create Canada’s First Rare Earth Processing Facility At SRC

    The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $31 million in funding for a Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatchewan – delivering on a key element of the 2030 Growth Plan. The facility will be owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC). It will be the first-of-its-kind in Canada and will begin to establish a Rare Earth Element (REE) supply chain in Saskatchewan, forming an industry model for future commercial REE resource expansion in the province. REE metals are naturally occurring minerals that are essential to the modern global economy and economic development. Global demand for REEs will increase significantly in the coming decade as demand for electric vehicles, renewable power generation and all forms of electronics increases. “Saskatchewan’s new Rare Earth Processing Facility will be a catalyst to stimulate the resource sector in Saskatchewan and across Canada, providing the early-stage supply chain needed to generate cash-flow, investment and industrial growth of the sector,” Premier Scott Moe said. “It will also help ensure the competitiveness of Saskatchewan as we focus on our economic recovery and grow our province over the next decade.” “Saskatchewan has a globally recognized mining industry, workforce and culture with local companies already beginning to explore REE deposits both in Saskatchewan, and in surrounding provinces and territories,” Minister Responsible for SRC Jeremy Harrison said. “This facility will allow the REE industry to grow and create both immediate and long-term jobs.” The conversion of REE ore to individual REE products is done in two main stages. The first is the concentration of ore to mixed REE Carbonate. The second is the more complex separation stage that converts the mixed REE Carbonate to commercial pure-grade REEs. The facility will address both stages of REE processing. The facility is expected to be fully operational in late 2022 with construction beginning this fall. SRC is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization. With more than 290 employees, $91 million in annual revenue and nearly 75 years of experience, SRC provides services and products to its 1,500 clients in 27 countries around the world. More information at http://www.src.sk.ca/REE. b

    The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $31 million in funding for a Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatchewan – delivering on a key element of the 2030 Growth Plan.
    The facility will be owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC).  It will be the first-of-its-kind in Canada and will begin to establish a Rare Earth Element (REE) supply chain in Saskatchewan, forming an industry model for future commercial REE resource expansion in the province.  REE metals are naturally occurring minerals that are essential to the modern global economy and economic development.
    Global demand for REEs will increase significantly in the coming decade as demand for electric vehicles, renewable power generation and all forms of electronics increases.
    “Saskatchewan’s new Rare Earth Processing Facility will be a catalyst to stimulate the resource sector in Saskatchewan and across Canada, providing the early-stage supply chain needed to generate cash-flow, investment and industrial growth of the sector,” Premier Scott Moe said.  “It will also help ensure the competitiveness of Saskatchewan as we focus on our economic recovery and grow our province over the next decade.”
    “Saskatchewan has a globally recognized mining industry, workforce and culture with local companies already beginning to explore REE deposits both in Saskatchewan, and in surrounding provinces and territories,” Minister Responsible for SRC Jeremy Harrison said.  “This facility will allow the REE industry to grow and create both immediate and long-term jobs.”
    The conversion of REE ore to individual REE products is done in two main stages.  The first is the concentration of ore to mixed REE Carbonate.  The second is the more complex separation stage that converts the mixed REE Carbonate to commercial pure-grade REEs.  The facility will address both stages of REE processing.
    The facility is expected to be fully operational in late 2022 with construction beginning this fall.
    SRC is Canada’s second largest research and technology organization.  With more than 290 employees, $91 million in annual revenue and nearly 75 years of experience, SRC provides services and products to its 1,500 clients in 27 countries around the world.  More information at http://www.src.sk.ca/REE. 

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    Sep 8, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Ag Companies Embrace New Approach For Canada’s Digital Farm Show

    Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2020

    A 27-year track record of connecting farmers and agribusiness is bringing long-standing and new exhibitors to Canada’s Digital Farm Show.

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    Aug 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Tigercat Releases Highly Anticipated H-Series Skidders

    Tigercat H-Series Skidders

    Tigercat’s advanced, efficient and refined skidders just got a whole lot better with a completely redesigned operator station and numerous advancements to boost productivity and minimize downtime.
    Tigercat H-series skidders introduce a new, larger cab, while improving serviceability, reliability, and efficiency. The new skidder line includes the release of the 620H, 630H, and 632H four-wheel models, as well as the 625H and 635H six-wheel models.
    The redesigned operator station provides 20% more cab space than the previous E-series design. Window area has increased by 19% offering superior forward and rear visibility. Additional low side windows allow for better sightlines to all tires.
    A new and improved Turnaround® system lets the operator rotate the seat 220°. Effortless pushbutton controls lock and unlock the seat in any position in the range. The operator has full control of all machine functions including drive controls. The 220° seat rotation improves operator visibility, greatly reduces neck strain, and allows the operator to easily exit either side of the cab.
    A durable, heavy duty air ride suspension seat with heating and cooling keeps the operator comfortable all day long. The reclining seat is fully adjustable with seat angle and seat extension adjustment. Tilt up adjustable armrests along with adjustable lumbar support all contribute to operator comfort. A secure five-point harness comes standard for improved safety.
    A completely redesigned HVAC system provides more efficient cooling capacity, 50% more air vents, infinitely variable fan speed, and an automatic defrost option. A ventilated cup holder with adjustable airflow keeps your drink hot or cold. Dedicated storage locations are set aside with space for a lunch box, hooks for a hardhat and jacket, along with a sturdy cell phone holder and convenient charging port.
    The interior finish includes a state-of-the-art LCD touchscreen display. Interior walls are made of molded plastics and removable steel panels making cleaning a breeze. On the floor you will find an easy-clean rubber floor mat with checkered aluminum plates at high touch points for added durability.
    Operator controls are now located on the armrests and include several new features. Independent differential lock buttons are easily accessible on the joystick with the ability to engage the front and rear separately. LED lights above the buttons illuminate making it crystal clear when they are active. A cruise control button is also available to maintain the drive command for the operator.
    All H-series skidders feature load-sensing hydraulics with larger, more efficient valves. Hydraulic tank capacity has increased 20% for improved steep slope performance, along with improved level detection and more robust mounting. Horsepower has increased on the 620H, 630H, 632H, and 635H models. The 620H and 630H are now equipped with larger arch and boom cylinders. The 625H is equipped with larger arch and boom cylinders, along with larger steer and dozer cylinders – all to maximize productivity.
    Engine enclosure doors have been reinforced to resist impacts. T-style compression latches ensure they stay securely closed. Belly doors now use pivot bolts to effortlessly swing open and a new smaller door makes accessing the fluid drain plugs a breeze. When tilting the cab is necessary, new ‘quarter turn’ locking pins, adjustable sweep brackets, and a larger tilt cylinder make the job much simpler. Batteries, drain hoses and fill hoses are now easily accessible within the left side step. A robust tire pressure monitoring system now comes standard on all models. 

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    Aug 20, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Carli Trucking Builds Up Fleet with Kenworth T880S Dump Trucks

    Chelsy Looker, owner of Carli Trucking
    Chelsy Looker, owner of Carli Trucking

    From owning a fitness and yoga studio to owning and operating a successful trucking company that serves contractors in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area, Chelsy Looker is proving to be a talented entrepreneur.
    “When I was young, I was a flagger for my dad’s asphalt company (Asphalt Patch Systems), so I was always around heavy equipment,” Looker recalled. “My dad owns several Kenworth vocational trucks and so does my uncle, who owns Looker Asphalt in Tacoma. Kenworth has been the truck make of choice for both of them for years, so I became quite familiar with the brand. As a flagger, my curiosity of what it would be like to drive a big rig began to grow. I ended up having a successful career in fitness for several years, but eventually I had a change of heart and wanted to try my hand at trucking." After driving for Asphalt Patch Systems to gain valuable industry experience, Looker became confident that she would have what it takes to own her own trucking company. In 2018, Looker established Carli Trucking.
    “When I felt that I was ready to go off on my own, my dad set me up with Rick Barry, who is the new truck salesman for Papé Kenworth Northwest in Lakewood (Wash.),” said Looker. “My dad and uncle have worked with Rick since the ‘90s, so they knew he’d help me out.
    “I knew I wanted a Kenworth T880 equipped with an OSW Super Dump body. That was never in question – it’s the most productive dump truck out there and what many asphalt contractors are looking to hire. I wanted to start my company off on the right foot with the best equipment.”
    According to Looker, the seven-axle Kenworth T880 is a popular truck in the asphalt business because the combination distributes weight to be compliant with bridge laws so that truck operators with super dump bodies can haul a maximum payload – typically 25 tons.
    “Not only is the T880 a luxury truck by way of appearance and in-cab comforts, it’s also the most efficient when it comes to laying asphalt, especially when paired with the OSW dump body,” Looker said. “It takes less time for me to complete the load.”
    When Looker first began driving for herself, she initially delivered asphalt exclusively for Looker Asphalt. But, that didn’t last long. Looker quickly made connections with other contractors in the area, and began delivering all sorts of material such as dirt, crushed rock, asphalt, among other aggregates. When road building subsides in the winter, Looker stays busy hauling dirt for other construction projects.
    In two short years, Looker has added three new seven-axle Kenworth T880S trucks with OSW Super Dump bodies – purchased through Papé Kenworth Northwest – Lakewood. According to Looker, Barry suggested that a transition to the T880S could add an additional 1,000 pounds to her payload. The T880S with the set-forward front axle is the go-to configuration for Kenworth customers whose vocational trucks need to meet the federal bridge formula. Looker’s T880S trucks are equipped with 510-hp PACCAR MX-13 engines and Allison automatic transmissions.
    Looker said her trucks typically average 45,000 miles per year. The most recent projects the company has worked on include re-paving city roads in Tacoma and sections of Interstate 5, just south of Tacoma.
    According to Looker, her drive to deliver quality and on-time service is backed by operating reliable and efficient equipment, which has been key in the company’s sustained growth.

    “It’s all about establishing trust and providing consistent quality services to the contractors we work with,” said Looker. “And running trucks that are well-built and stay on the road and out of the shop is an important component to that.”
    As a woman in the trucking industry’s vocational segment, Looker acknowledged she often draws notice while she’s on the job site. According to Looker, since there are not many women in the industry pulling up in a dump truck, she feels even more driven to prove that she is just as capable as anyone else in the business.
    “The reality is, there aren’t many of us, but I’d like to see that change and I think that it eventually will,” said Looker. “Because there are few women driving vocational trucks, let alone owning their own trucking business, I feel an added weight on my shoulders. But, I believe the reputation the company has earned the past few years is a testament to the hard work we’ve put in.”
    As an owner of a transportation company who continues to drive herself, Looker finds it challenging at times to balance driver schedules, manage equipment, along with all the other tasks associated with a business. However, that does not prevent her from pursuing her ultimate goal of owning a fleet of more than 10 trucks.
    “I think with the number of trucks we have now, we’re just getting started,” said Looker. “A fleet of 10-15 total trucks is my goal and they will all be Kenworth T880S OSW dump trucks. That’s the winning combination for us, and it will continue to be.” 

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    Aug 20, 2020 - 5 years ago

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