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8 reasons why you’re paying too much for tiresVolvo’s Tier 4 Final EC250E and EC300E crawler excavators, Wacker Neuson’s BS 50-4As and BS 60-4As vibratory rammers, Dexter + Chaney’s Payroll Time Entry mobile app and more.

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When I listen to contractors tell me how they first be-came involved in construc-tion – usually a tale of early exposure and family

tradition – it’s hit me that what this industry needs is a corporate adoption program. But as the chances of our own Orphan Train Movement are slim, the best option we’ve got is growing the raw talent that makes it to our door.

How to develop this raw talent befuddles many contractors. They look at the young people filling out applications, and they see impatience and a lack of work ethic and loyalty. As our 2014 Contractor of the Year Jeremy Hiltz puts it: “You’re not going to be giv-ing this younger generation a 40-year watch.”

Doug Thomas with Thom-as Construction grew tired of his own complaining about the situation. With a background as a teacher (see our story on Doug in our June issue), Doug created an old guy/new guy matchup in his company, with the veterans formally mentoring the promising newbies. “So many young people expect to get a trophy the first week they’re on the job, which doesn’t work well in construction,” he says. “But we tell them that when the old guy says they’ve done something good, then they’ve really done something good.”

Convincing the old guys to buy in to this program wasn’t easy at first, Thomas says. His message to his seasoned crew: “Do you guys want to do this all by yourself? We need the young people to pick up where you’re starting to leave off. If we don’t, there won’t be a company.”

Jonathan Hamilton with Tollestrup Con-struction out of Lethbridge, Alberta, points out the new guys “have a gift” when it comes to learning technology. “They pick

it up quite quickly,” he says. “You need the experi-ence from your senior guys, but you can’t be running a 50-year-old guy 14 hours a day for five months a year.”

“When it comes to tech-nology,” adds Hiltz, “our young guys help foster the older guys. It’s really ben-eficial because without the technology, our production rates wouldn’t be where they are now.”

“When I was coming up,” Hiltz continues, “you worked your tail off to impress the older guys. You wanted their respect, and that’s non-existent today. If there’s some way we can build that back in, I think we’d have something again.”

Thomas thinks it’s there, somewhere, and contractors should work hard to find it. “The kids still have it,” he advises. “They’re not different from you and me growing up, they’re still out there. You just have to bring it out.”


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The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania has come up with a promising

way to attract more recruits to the industry – a “virtual apprenticeship” video game.

Visitors to the Future Road Build-ers website can fi ll out a ques-tionnaire to see how well their aptitudes and temperament match what’s needed in the construc-tion industry. Then they can click through a mock highway project and see all the different stages it goes through to completion. You can view the game at www.cawp.org and by clicking the “Career Center” tab and then “Future Road Builders.” – Tom Jackson

Western Pennsylvania road builders launch“virtual apprenticeship” video game for recruiting

Now that Volvo Construction Equipment’s acquisition of Terex’s articulated and rigid frame trucks is complete, Volvo is concen-

trating on continuing the product lineup in North America under the name Terex Trucks Americas. The Southaven, Mississippi, division will also be responsible for manufacturing and marketing the brands in Central and South America. There are currently 35 Terex truck distributors in North America. Kevin Joyce, vice president for business development, says Volvo also will seek additional distribution in key target territories.

The fi rst Terex products introduced after the sale are the Tier 4 Final TA300 and TA400 articu-lated haulers with Scania engines. The former Terex lineup will continue, including fi ve rigid-frame models, from the 31.8-metric-ton TR35 up to the 91-metric-ton TR100 and three articulated hauler models.

“We don’t see a lot of overlap with the Volvo artics,” Joyce says. “The Volvo artics are seen in high-production fl eets, while the Terex brand is

going to a more rental-type customer who maybe have just one or two trucks versus a fl eet and needs the truck on a more intermittent basis.”

– Marcia Gruver Doyle

Volvo CE after truck buy: “We want to workwith distribution to keep the Terex fl ag fl ying”

The Terex TA400 (pictured) and TA300 articulated haulers are the fi rst trucks to be announced after Volvo CE’s acquisition of Terex’s line of articulated and rigid frame trucks.

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In partnership with the Cali-fornia Energy Commission, Cummins has developed an

engine and powertrain that re-duce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 80 percent com-pared with a baseline gasoline-powered medium-duty truck. More than 1,000 miles and 1,500 hours have been accumu-lated on the ETHOS 2.8L engine over the past 2 1/2 years, dem-onstrating that this technology is capable of exceeding the 50 percent CO

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tions outlined in the project’s goals, Cummins says. A final on-road validation testing phase has been underway since June.

The Cummins ETHOS 2.8L is designed specifically to use E-85, a clean-burning blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. The engine operates at diesel-like cylin-der pressures and incorporates advanced spark-ignition tech-nology, delivering up to 250 horsepower and up to 450 foot-pounds of peak torque of gaso-

line and diesel engines nearly twice its 2.8-liter displacement. The engine also incorporates an integrated stop-start system that further reduces fuel consump-tion and emissions by shutting the engine down after the ve-hicle comes to a complete stop and the brake pedal remains depressed. As the driver’s foot is lifted from the brake, the system automatically starts the engine to seamlessly allow ac-celeration from the stop.

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Cummins’ E-85 truck aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 80 percent

New and used fi nanced construction equip-ment unit sales went opposite directions in the month of May, according to fi gures

released by Equipment Data Associates. New unit sales of fi nanced construction equipment rose 3 percent during May, going from 8,000 in April to 8,273 units. Used fi nanced units, on the other hand,

declined nearly 9 percent, going from 8,389 units in April to 7,664 units in May.

In year-over-year comparisons, the number of new equipment units rose 16 percent compared with May 2013 and used units declined 6 percent.

Compact track loaders dominated the top new model list in terms of number of units sold. (This list tends to skew toward compact equipment because of its lower purchase price.) The top 10 fi nanced models sold during the month were: 1. Caterpillar 259D compact track loader, 112 units

2. Kubota SVL902 compact track loader, 102 units3. Bobcat S650 skid steer, 100 units4. Bobcat T590 compact track loader, 100 units5. Bobcat T650 compact track loader, 90 units6. Cat 336E L excavator, 79 units7. John Deere 310SK backhoe, 66 units8. Kubota SVL752 compact track loader, 59 units9. Cat 289D compact track loader, 58 units10. Kubota KX1213 compact excavator, 57 units(Note: Counts as of July 2, 2014. EDA records are

continually updated.) – Marcia Gruver Doyle

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Volvo Construction Equipment keyed in on effi ciency gains with the launch of the Tier 4 Final EC250E and EC300E crawler excavators, which has features that optimize hydraulic fl ow while minimizing pressure losses. With the ability to manually control the fl ow to the hydraulics using an integrated work mode system, the operator can choose the work mode based on the job.

A boost in productivity is achieved with Volvo’s ECO mode, which reduces fuel usage without reducing performance. An optional automatic idling and auto-engine shutdown system allows the operator to set the controls for between 3 and 20 seconds, after which the engine speed will be automatically reduced to idle if the machine’s controls are inactive. If the machine is motionless for 5 minutes, the engine will automatically turn off.

Machine controllability is improved via a proportional two-pump fl ow that allows for a high quality grading fi nish in less time. Com-bined with the full electro-hydraulic control system, the high pump fl ow also creates faster response and cycle times, and an increased pump input torque further boosts cycle times.

Comfort and convenience are addressed through the excavators’ advanced human ma-chine interface, which ensures the best place-ment of joysticks, keypad and LCD monitor for control, comfort and effi ciency. Additional features include an attachment management system that stores the settings for up to 20 different hydraulic attachments and an After Treatment Control Module that that controls, monitors and diagnoses the aftertreatment system to ensure emission regulation compli-ance. The E-Series excavators also feature a heavy-duty superstructure with reinforced idler frame, track links and bot-tom rollers.

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EASY STARTERWacker Neuson has launched two new models in its vibratory rammer line – the BS 50-4As and BS 60-4As. Powered by a 4-cycle 3.2-horsepower GX 100 Honda engine, the new units join a rammer lineup that includes 2-cycle oil injection models and premix 2-cycle and diesel models. The BS 50-4As and BS 0-4As feature low oil shutoff technology that detects if the machine has low or no oil and will not al-low the engine to start. A purge bulb that evacuates air from the fuel line ensures easy starting, and a compensated carburetor ensures optimum air-to-fuel ratio to deliver air fi lter change intervals up to three times longer than previous models of rammers. A four-stage air fi ltration system, available on all Wacker Neuson rammers, includes a main element with 20 percent more capacity than the previous design. The rammer’s motion self-cleans the unit, and a cyclonic pre-fi lter provides more effi cient dirt removal. Also, a fourth stage fi lter prevents dust ingestion during fi lter changes.

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SMALL SIZE, BIG FEATURESExperience the easy operation of a small unit combined with the advanced features of a large horizontal directional drill with Ditch Witch’s JT9, a 64-horsepower drill the company says is the most powerful in its class. With a Tier 4 air-cooled Deutz diesel engine, the JT9 delivers 9,000 pounds of pullback force and holds 300 feet of drill pipe on board to fi nish large jobs quickly. The shortest drill in its class, the JT9 can reach and set up in tight spaces, as well as easily maneuver on the jobsite. Features include a heavy-duty anchor system, open-top vise wrenches and an integrated remote display. The operator is positioned near the center of the pipe rack for simplifi ed pipe handling, and the turf-friendly tracks minimize surface distur-bance. A comfortable operator’s station features an advanced display that provides engine diagnostics as well as a sliding ergonomic seat. With no grease zerks and daily maintenance points in a single, easily accessible location, the JT9 is easy to maintain.

LOTS OF LIGHTIlluminate up to 2 1/2 acres of jobsite area with the LM-25-3S-EPL-4X150RT-RB foldover light mast from Larson Electronics, which produces 48,000 lumens of light. The 25-foot, three-stage telescoping light mast has a boom that allows for 360 degrees of rotation and collapses to just 12 feet. The mast head, which is removable, is affi xed with four Class 1 Division 1 150-watt LED light fi xtures, and the mast is elevated from its folding position with 1,000-pound hand winches fi tted with 3/16-inch cable. The lights are suitable for wet areas and are explosion proof. Each fi xture produces 12,000 lumens of high intensity light while drawing just 150 watts at 1.25 amps from a 120-volt electrical system. The unit’s tower features an optional 5-15 straight blade plug, 5-20 twist lock plug or a 6-20 twist lock plug. A 44-inch-wide, 2- by 2- by1/4-inch-thick mounting plate is attached to the upper section of the mast, providing a stable platform for the four light fi xtures. The light mast can be mounted to trailers or other surfaces by a 1/4-inch-thick 15- by 13-inch base plate that has been predrilled to accept six 9/16-inch anchor bolts. The tower, which can support and lift 150 pounds of weight, weighs approximately 450 pounds.

SMALL SIZE, BIG FEATURESExperience the easy operation of a small unit combined with the advanced features of a large horizontal directional drill with Ditch Witch’s JT9, a 64-horsepower drill the company says is the most powerful in its class. With a Tier 4 air-cooled Deutz diesel engine, the JT9 delivers 9,000 pounds of pullback force and holds 300 feet of drill pipe on board to fi nish large jobs quickly. The shortest drill in its class, the JT9 can reach and set up in tight spaces, as well as easily maneuver on the jobsite. Features include a heavy-duty anchor system, open-top vise wrenches and an integrated remote display. The operator is positioned near the center of the pipe rack for simplifi ed pipe handling, and the turf-friendly tracks minimize surface distur-bance. A comfortable operator’s station features an advanced display that provides engine diagnostics as well as a sliding ergonomic seat. With no grease zerks and daily maintenance points in a single, easily accessible location, the JT9 is easy to maintain.


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PAYROLL COST CONTROLQuickly and easily enter labor and equip-ment hours directly from the jobsite with Dexter + Chaney’s mobile app, Payroll Time Entry, which provides accurate and up-to-date job cost data. Designed for use with Android and Apple tablets and smartphones, the app allows both on- and offl ine use, and then synchronizes automatically with Spectrum Construction Software, Dexter + Chaney’s cloud-based construction software. To use, supervisors or project managers can select the appropriate job and then enter time for all employees and equipment as-signed to the job. Personnel and equipment can be reassigned as needed, and tracking enables monitoring labor and equipment costs associated with the job.



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Is there a compelling reason for you to invest in the new models?

BACKHOES

The 2013 Equipment World Spec Guide had 10 new models of backhoes in the 14-foot and greater cat-egories. This year, there’s only one new model. Since Tier 4 Final is set to come into effect next January 1 for most engines used in

this backhoe size class, we wondered what manu-facturers have done in addition to meeting these emissions regs. Is there a compelling reason for customers to invest in current models?

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In response, all OEMs say they’ve gone way beyond the Tier 4 upgrade, making signifi cant improvements to their large backhoes. Katie Pullen, brand marketing manager at Case Construction Equipment, summed it up by saying, “It’s actually a very exciting time in backhoe loader development. The market has re-mained strong as manufacturers have really stepped up their game in the last few years in terms of added features, capabilities and effi ciency.”

Much of what’s new relies on maturing electronics and advanced hydraulics. One example is a system to damp rocking-horse oscillations during lift and carry, increasing operator comfort and decreas-ing bucket spillage. Other examples include auto idle, auto shutdown, and multiple user-selectable work modes. Once offered only in larger machines, these features have come down to smaller models of

all types of equipment. The net effect for customers is improved productivity and lowered costs. Reduced fuel consumption makes a big con-tribution to that cost reduction.

Is there a compelling reason for you to invest in the new models?

Delivering 74 horsepower, the JCB 3CX is powered by a Tier4 Final JCB Ecomax diesel engine that consumes around 2.3 gallons of fuel. With a maxi-mum bucket breakout force of 13,603 pound-feet, the backhoe has a parallel lift loader geometry, reversible stabilizer feet, plus a reinforced excavator end.jcb.com


Understanding lower fuel costsFeatures such as auto idle and auto shutdown can make a big differ-ence in fuel consumption, but if your operators already use fuel-conserving practices – by minimiz-ing idling time, for example – the impact of these features will be reduced. Work modes also help reduce fuel costs and it’s hard for even a good operator to replicate the effect of work modes through careful operating practices.

Some manufacturers’ comparisons of fuel consumption are overall numbers of a new machine com-pared to its predecessor. Some are numbers for specific applications or may be comparisons to competitors’ machines. There is no construction equivalent to the EPA’s test cycle for determining mileage in passenger

vehicles, so it’s up to customers to understand the numbers offered by OEMs. It’s not that manufactur-ers are being deceptive, but in the absence of standardized reporting they’re free to present numbers as they wish.

JCB is among the companies offering big-picture fuel numbers for all the models it makes, includ-ing backhoes. “By early next year we will have saved our customers a staggering 264 million gallons of fuel,” says Tim Burnhope, JCB’s chief innovation and growth offi-cer. “The machines that we sell in 2014 alone will help our customers to save 80 million gallons in their first year of use, when compared to the machines that we were sell-ing in 2010.”

JCB’s 3CX backhoe loader from

2010 consumed about 2.3 gallons per hour. In current 3CX ECO mod-els, the number is about 1.6 gph. Part of the improvement comes from JCB’s Ecomax engines, which have been optimized for Tier 4 Fi-nal. Part of it comes from electronic control systems. EcoDig harmonizes output from three hydraulic pumps to maintain performance even at lower engine speeds, delivering up to 15 percent fuel savings. The TorqueLock feature of the EcoRoad mode provides a 25 percent fuel savings when roading in higher gears, an example of savings cited for a specific application.

More toolsTo further expand the versatility of what are already versatile machines, backhoes are designed to integrate


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Ranging from 17,500 to 19,500 pounds, Volvo’s BL60B and BL70B backhoe loaders use a D3.8H four-cylinder 3.8-liter Volvo engine. The machines are fitted with two floor-mounted ergonomic levers, and feature a small turning radius, a narrow, tall arch designed boom and a one-piece chassis. volvoce.com


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It’s easy to talk trash about fuel costs these days. But with good equipment management, you can stop talking and take action. Today’s built-in machine technology makes it easier than ever to spot excess idle time, track fuel usage and get the most work done for every drop of fuel you burn.

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The Terex TLB840 backhoe loader has a Tier 4 Interim Perkins 1204E-E44TA engine and an optional 4-speed servo power synchro transmission with au-tomatic shifting. The machine has a curved boom design to provide greater clearance, a dig depth of 14 feet 9 inches and a hydro mechanical self-level-ing feature to avoid spillage. terex.com/construction


better with an ever-expanding list of attach-ments. This allows backhoe loaders to do jobs once assigned to mid-size excavators. “In comparison to an excavator, a backhoe loader does significantly less damage to the ground, is more maneuverable, is easier to transport, and still gets the lifting capacity of about a 7-ton excavator,” says Case’s Pullen.

Caterpillar is among the manufacturers im-proving the interface between the loader and the tool. Kevin Hershberger, senior market-ing professional for backhoe loaders, points out that this year Caterpillar added a factory-installed hydraulic quick coupler for backhoe work tools, Caterpillar’s term for attachments. The new coupler minimizes the effort and time required for an operator to exchange work tools. The Dual Lock coupler design delivers improved job-site safety by locking the front pin in place automatically when the tool is engaged. In addition, the sliding wedge coupler is self-compensating for pin wear to ensure that the work tool is retained tightly with no looseness in the pin joints. This fea-ture helps deliver enhanced grading capability

when precision is required.Some attachments were taken from skid

steers’ repertoire, such as brooms. “Brooms and grapples are especially popular with municipalities,” says Louann Hausner, product marketing manager for backhoes and track loaders at John Deere. “With these tools a backhoe can be very effective in such ap-plications as storm cleanup.” Deere is among the OEMs providing quick couplers on both ends of backhoe loaders; Deere offers them on all models. K-Series machines have a single loader lever with integrated electrohydraulic loader controls allowing a single lever to con-trol a multi-function bucket.

Efficient operation of this expanded range of attachments requires that backhoes be designed for attachment use. Engine and hydraulic sys-tems must complement one another. Extracting power while meeting emissions standards and improving fuel consumption requires sophis-ticated engine design. Andy Capps, backhoe product manager with Volvo Construction Equipment, says techniques to accomplish this include common rail injection, higher injection

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pressures, and injection mapping. Volvo also added Smart Hydraulics that are load-sensing and provide up to a 30 percent increase in efficiency over previous backhoe models. They have a flow-sharing main valve that maintains balance when multiple circuits are operating simultaneously.

Not all attachment-related im-provements are high-tech; some are basic design elements to ac-commodate the stresses created by attachment use as well as from digging, loading, and lifting. JCB uses keyhole castings on the 3CX to relieve stress at the end of the boom

cylinder by distributing cylinder forces through the core structure of the boom. The main frame and rear frame form a fully welded unit to cope with high digging loads. The boom and the dipper are heat treated to relieve stress on the exca-vator end and have extra plating on their ends.

Volvo has similarly beefed up their backhoes. They offer a lifetime frame warranty that covers the main frame, the loader arm assembly, and the backhoe boom and stick. The warranty is available to the original owner and is non-transferrable.

Buy now or wait?Emissions compliance comes at a cost for development and for the hardware needed to meet tougher standards. “Case has not yet introduced its Tier 4 Final models or pricing,” Pullen says, “but it’s reasonable to believe that most manufacturers will imple-ment some level of increased pricing to account for the cost of the technology and the materials that go into it. So one compelling reason to invest now is that you know what the cost of a backhoe is right now, but you don’t know

The John Deere 310K EP backhoe loader is powered by a Deere PowerTech engine, meeting Tier 4 Interim regulations without aftertreatment compo-nents and diesel particulate filters. A single loader lever with integrated electrohydraulic auxiliary loader control eliminates the need for a second lever. The cab has been completely redesigned with a ventilation system that circulates cab air from front-to-back, directing airflow where it is most needed. deere.com


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Jon Beckley, global product manager for Terex, says Tier 4 Interim has driven some cost increases in machine purchase price; however, it has also driv-en fuel savings and increases in torque to improve machine productivity. The list of features introduced by Terex concur-rent with Tier 4 development is lengthy. Examples include an optional 4-speed servo power syn-chro transmission with automatic shifting, a curved boom for more clearance to reach over obstacles, a high-torque slew system for easier backfilling and slewing uphill, a return-to-dig feature that reduces cycle times, a hydro-me-

chanical self-leveling feature that allows for load retention at full height, a hydraulic unload button that controls the loader’s lift speed and boosts the machine’s push-ing performance, and a boom and swing locking system activated with a touch of a button. These features are on the latest Terex models, including the TLB840.

Hershberger says Tier 4 is just the latest discussion in an ongoing debate. The conversation regard-ing the best purchasing strate-gies is timeless. Some choose to purchase the tried-and-true model with a strong, established reputa-tion in the market, while others prefer to be early adopters of the latest machine developments. Proponents of each approach can list multiple compelling reasons to justify their choice, and un-doubtedly each can cite historical situations where their strategy

worked out successfully. Nor-mally the clearest perspective only comes through hindsight, looking back at the resultant impact. “The unknown factors are what keep us all working to improve, whether we’re manufacturers or custom-ers,” Hershberger says.

In the long view, however, Tier 4-compliant machines may become necessary simply to get work. Once confined mainly to non-attainment areas where air quality was closely monitored, current bid requests and contracts often require contractors to use equipment meeting the latest emissions standards no matter where the work will take place. “Where local authorities require the latest emissions-standards-compliant machines on site, con-tractors find Tier 4 Interim back-hoes essential tools in order to bid on projects,” says Beckley.


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Contractors hate leaving money on the table at a bid letting. But how much money are you wasting by neglecting

your tires or by neglecting to estab-

lish a tire management program?The amount will vary, but more

importantly your tire costs are one of the few variables you can control.

“Tires are probably your largest manageable cost.” says Guy Walenga,

director of engineering, commercial products and technologies at Bridge-stone. “A tire is not a commodity. It is a unique piece of equipment that has a long original life and can be refurbished and have an extended life through retreading.”

We asked some experts to point out where contractors and equipment managers fall short on their tire man-agement programs and what they can do to improve their ROI on this significant chunk of their operating costs. Here’s what they had to say.

1. Low air pressure.If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times. Maintaining the cor-rect air pressure is the single best thing you can do to increase the longevity of your tires.

“Air carries the load,” Walenga says. “The tire is just a sophisticated balloon to keep the air in there.” Under-inflation causes the tire to flex more, which causes heat, which causes the tire to break down soon-er. A 22.5-inch tire will revolve about 500 times per mile, Walenga says. By design, the sidewalls deflect as the tire goes into and comes out of the footprint and that movement is what creates the heat. The lower the air pressure, the greater the flex and the more the tire heats up, he says.

Tires should be at their target pres-sures, cold, at the start of the day. Tires mounted in duals need to be at the same pressure and additionally not have a variance of more than 5 psi, cold, between them.


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2. Off-center mountingGood mechanics know you don’t tighten any series of bolts in linear fashion, but Johni Francis, global products manager for Titan Tires says he’s seen it many times – some-body changes a tire and torques all the lug nuts by going around in a circle instead of cross tightening.

“Then you have a wheel that’s off camber,” says Francis. “That plays havoc on the wear of the tire and transmits a lot of vibration to the ma-chine itself.” When the tire isn’t prop-erly mounted, the beads don’t seat completely on the fl ange, he says.

“That will cut the tire’s life in half. You change the fl ex point of the tire on the sidewall. You get excess wear in the fl ange area and create extra heat in the shoul-der as well.”

“There is a process for mounting and it’s not hard,” says Walenga. “You have to put tire lubricant on

both beads of the tire and both bead seats. It has to be tire lubricant. Not diesel fuel, not dishwashing liquid. Then get the tire mounted on the rim and throw a little air in there, just enough to get the beads to close up, maybe 5 pounds. Then roll that tire into a cage and air it up to its service pressure from inside a cage.”

Most people think that’s it, says Walenga, but the next step is to inspect the tire. Look for what the industry calls the guide ring. This is a small concentric line, or two on the tire just above of the fl ange of the rim and that guide rib should ap-

pear equidistant from the rim all the way around the tire. If it does not look equal all around, you are seeing a vari-ation of more than 1.5 mm or 2/32-inch, which is the maximum variance al-lowed. Some-times one bead will seat proper-ly and the other will get hung up resulting in an off-center tire and a guide ring that is not

evenly spaced around the circumfer-ence of the rim. Check both sides of the tire for this concentric seating on the wheel.

“If it’s not concentric, air it down, relube the wheel and bead and try it again,” says Walenga. “If it still isn’t right, measure your wheel to make sure it’s concentric and if it is, then call your tire guy.”

Walenga also recommends that you use new valve stems, grommets and valve cores and torque them correctly. “You can buy these by the carton for nickels and dimes,” he says. “This is the stuff that keeps the air in that you’re spending a lot of time doing deep knee bends to maintain it.”

3. Bad alignmentProper alignment is another factor in stretching the longevity of your tires. It’s best the check this periodically, say, every time you have a truck or vehicle in for PMs, and checking the alignment is not complicated or expensive, says Walenga. If you wait until you can see the wear in your tires you’ve likely already used up those tires prematurely and lost a percentage of their value.

4. No pressure monitoringAs of 2008, tire pressure monitor-ing systems have been required by law on all new passenger cars in the United States. Off-road equipment isn’t subject to the same laws but there are dozens of different factory installed and aftermarket systems at different prices available for these bigger tires. The Tire and Rim As-sociation is pushing for mandatory TPMS in off road equipment says Francis.

The simplest TPMS simply tells an operator or driver when the tire pressure is out of spec. Other systems can monitor temperature. The most sophisticated systems use an RFID device that sends signals through a cellular service to a re-mote website.

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home and see trucks running in Af-rica or anywhere else in the world,” says Francis. “If there is a prob-lem we can phone the tire service overseas and tell them there is tire on a particular position on a specifi c truck that is running low.”

On big haul and mining trucks monitoring technology can pro-vide metrics such as road gradient, weight distribution, road camber, turn radius, infl ation pressure, tem-peratures and GPS, says Francis. All of these will help a fl eet manager better pinpoint operation issues or side conditions that pose risks to tires, he says.

5. Lack of a programConsistently applied, a tire mainte-nance and management program can reduce or eliminate many of the problems and oversights that lead to early tire failure.

Train and expect your drivers and operators to inspect their tires before every shift says Eric Matson,

manager, global fi eld solutions OTR, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Com-pany. Check not just for air pressure, but tread depth, irregular wear, cuts or mismatched tires, he says.

Construction site analysis is an-other good habit to develop, says Matson. “Take a look at your site, and examine the roads leading in and out of it. Are these free of rocks and other debris that can damage tires? How is the site manicured? How steep are the surface inclines and declines? Is there standing water on your site or has the site been en-gineered so that water drains away from it?”

You can also profi t from identify-ing the root causes of tire problems, says Francis. Start with a periodic tire scrap pile analysis and look for common signs of premature failure such as:• Separations in the tire and

uneven wear toward the shoulder often point to issues with over-loading, underinfl ating or running

the tire beyond its recommended Ton-Mile-Per-Hour (TMPH) rating.

• Over-infl ation may be the cul-prit behind impact damage and uneven wear toward the center of the tire.

• Frequent tearing or chipping of the treads may indicate that the fl eet manager should select a dif-ferent tread compound on their tires.Establishing this baseline of per-

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If you lack the manpower or expertise for some of these mainte-nance and tire management pro-grams consider partnering with your tire dealer, says Walenga, “Maybe you’ll want the dealer to come out every Saturday and check air pres-sure, change fl ats, and inspect or repair tires to make sure everything is ready to roll Monday morning,” he says. Some dealers might charge for

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this service, Walenga says, but some might throw it in as a value added service to customers who buy a lot of tires.

6. Wrong tire for the jobSelecting the right tire for the job and site conditions is critical to maintaining a low cost-per-hour, Francis says. Examples:• Cut-resistant compounds are a

good choice for harsh settings with sharp, uneven terrain.

• Wear-resistant compounds work well for machines that frequently stop and start on hard surfaces.

• Heat-resistant compounds are recommended for long hauls at higher speeds.

• Tread depth is also a key factor in tire life, and a fl eet manager may consider a deeper L-4 or L-5 tread if an E-3/L-3 isn’t working. Choosing the correct tire not only

reduces O&O costs, but also can drastically improve productivity, says Francis. It’s important to look at

how tire choice impacts the bottom line – not just replacement costs.

7. Untrained driversMuch of the care and maintenance you put into your fl eet’s tires will be for naught if your drivers and opera-tors run the equipment or trucks in a harsh or reckless manner. Many tire experts will tell you that the majority of off-road tires are run to destruction long before the tread wears out.

But a little bit of education can go a long way. Studies conducted by Technology Maintenance Council (a trucking industry group) show that driver variation alone can account for up to 35 percent difference in fuel economy, says Walenga. And if you can train drivers to improve fuel economy you can do likewise to reduce tire damage. “Driver habit is very important to fuel economy and tire life.” Walenga says.

Under certain conditions in mines and quarries a tire dealer may rec-

ommend traveling at lower speeds, running fewer cycles or carrying smaller loads, Francis says. Such a suggestion is often hard to swallow for fl eet managers, however. In the end, the tire dealer can consult with the fl eet manager to decide which provides a greater cost savings – in-creased tire life or increased pro-duction. Whatever is decided, make sure the operators practice what is preached, he says.

8. Exceeding TMPHMake sure that your tires do not exceed their TMPH or work ca-pability factor rating, says Matson. Every construction tire has a specifi c TMPH/WCF rating which dictates how much it can carry at a specifi c speed, he says.

You can exceed your truck or equipment’s TMPH rating by going too fast or carrying too much weight for the tires’ ratings. Your equipment OEM and tire dealer can help you calculate the numbers.

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Neither lengthy win-ters nor a crippling recession slowed down Steve Mueller or Dan Thiel.

Instead, they combined their business savvy, passion for the out-doors, honest work ethic and love for their community to create J&S General Contracting in Osceola, Wisconsin.

Getting startedMueller’s first industry experience came when he was 8 years old, mowing lawns with a push mower. Then in eighth grade, his parents gave him half of the money to buy a four-wheeler, and he got one and put a blade on it to plow snow. By the time he was 16, he managed the property at a grocery store and bank.

He later partnered with his friend, Jason, hence the company’s name, J&S. Mueller didn’t focus on the company full time until 2001 when he quit his engineering job.

Thiel, who grew up on a dairy farm just five miles from the current office, joined the company in 1998 as a silent partner. He originally wanted to work with computers, but after he met Mueller and discovered they had a lot of common

interests, Thiel decided to take a different path.

He had 20 years of experience in the IT industry working as a programmer and project leader before leaving to focus on J&S full time in 2005.

The two brought a good balance to the business, with Thiel as the realist and Mueller as the dreamer, they say. “We always compromise,” Mueller says. “It’s gotten us through tough times.”

At the beginning, they just had a skid steer and a single-axle dump truck. They later expanded to add a Cat 924G wheel loader and screen-ing plant. “If you have a screener, people will come,” Mueller says. “It became a quarter of our business.”

J&S now has mostly Caterpillar equipment, including compact track loaders, skid steers, backhoes, doz-ers, wheel loaders, pickup trucks, a tracked power buggy, dump trucks,


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mowers, smooth drum rollers, trac-tors and a UTV.

Changing it upAdding services during the recession was a common remedy for many contractors. But Thiel and Mueller turned these add-ons into a thriving part of their business.

Not only do they offer landscap-ing, excavation, concrete work and

snow removal services, but they also expanded their list of services to in-clude playgrounds for schools, pools, selling hard goods such as rocks, hauling materials for railroad compa-nies and installing an athletic facility for a local high school.

Their work at Osceola High School in 2013 ended up being their largest job to date: a $3.2 million project. “You have 3,000 customers when you

work for a school,” Mueller says, re-ferring to the city’s voters. Before the project began, Mueller made phone calls to gauge public opinion on the project. It gave them encouragement that the referendum would pass and they bid on the project. Most of their employees live within a 15-mile radius so J&S is committed to the community, the school system and all of the organizations in the area.

Their business is also one of the few construction companies left in their area – but they’ve done a lot more than just survive. Since 2006, they’ve experienced a 360-percent growth.

“By having a broader base of services, we run a turnkey busi-ness,” Thiel says. “We’re a one-stop shop. Clients can just turn to us for everything.”

While offering a variety of ser-vices can set a business apart from the competition, Mueller and Thiel say it’s important to not overextend themselves. Instead, they focus on fi nding new services that are just an extension of their current expertise.


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The contractors keep their equipment in a heated airport hanger so it’s ready to go at any time. They have 75 snow re-moval customers, including the business park, hospital, nursing home and airport.

Sitework foreman Matt Adam meeting with Jesse Smith, the general contractor.

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“J&S General Contracting is a fi rst-generation construction company, and they started from scratch,” says Tom Scalzo, area sales manager for Fabco Caterpillar. “They not only sur-vived during the economic downturn, but they actually grew during that time. Most of the time, it’s too risky to create success, but J&S General Contracting shows they’re a company that has succeeded and has grown since then.”

Company relationsForming solid connections with sup-pliers has been benefi cial for the pair.

“They’re another critical part of your business, and I think we benefi t from having good relationships with suppliers,” Thiel says. “They know the business, so establishing those relationships is key. I wish we had known that starting out.”

These relationships have been especially useful when they’ve considered buying a new piece of equipment. “If we spend $200,000 on a dozer, and it runs us out of busi-ness, the vendor has no business,” Mueller says. “So, they need to make sure they sell us good equipment that we need.”

New heightsGoing above and beyond is just part of Mueller and Thiel’s way of

life. They donate their time, money and materials to help groups and organizations in their area. “Our community is important,” Mueller says. “If you don’t provide for it, who will?”

They’ll even fl y clients in their plane to get an aerial view of a project or take local farmers to pick up an equipment part.

“They are the most honest people I’ve ever met,” says Roger Breault, maintenance manager at Osceola Medical Center. “They’re defi nitely worthy of industry rec-ognition.”

Not only do Thiel and Mueller build lasting relationships with their clients, but they also encour-age their employees – many of who have been with the company for a decade – to do the same.

Each employee has a personal-ized business card they share with customers, and they wear logo apparel that includes their names while on the jobsite. During the employee interview process, each candidate takes a questionnaire to make sure they are the best fi t for the position.

“The key is our people,” Thiel says. “We look for good, down-to-earth people.”

Another aspect that sets them apart is their tech-savvy business

model. Each of their foreman have an iPad, so they can take photos and send them to Thiel to show what each has done that day. The company also has GPS installed on the equipment and daily log sheets where employees track their hours and projects they’re working on.

“Pretty much everything they do is above and beyond,” says Chris Wilcox, sales rep for Hedberg Ag-gregates. “Other contractors see them as good competition, and they don’t like going up against them when bidding.”


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Diversify. J&S expanded their radius from 30 to 60 miles dur-ing the recession, but tightened that radius when the recovery began. To diversify, J&S added different revenue streams such as playground installations and retail sales for do-it-yourselfers.

One base job. Dan Thiel says the company strives to have one large scale project each year to serve as their anchor job. They handle a variety of large state, county and munici-pal projects, as well as projects such as the hospital and nurs-ing home.

Retail. They now offer retail sales of materials, such as screening dirt to sell to custom-ers. “We’ve tried to broaden our base of where we can get rev-enue from,” Dan Thiel says. “In the future, this will be a bigger part of our revenue stream. We want to be able to provide ma-terials for everyone that wants to enjoy the satisfaction of doing their own projects as well.”“We can load their trucks and give them anything from edging and fabric to rock and mulches so they can do their own project,” Steve Mueller adds.

J&S General Contracting excavated the site to dig the pool and build up the backyard. Their concrete crew did all of the fl atwork concrete around the pool and created the patio/fi re pit area. The land-scaping crew installed the retaining walls, decora-tive rock, mulch, edging, plantings and lawn.

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Treacherous tire repair

Information for this Safety Watch is from an accident, OSHA Publication 3086, Servicing Single-Piece and Multi-Piece Rim Wheels; 29 CFR 1910.177 and the Center for Disease Control’s NIOSH Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program. It is meant for general information only.

The accident: A welder was attempting to repair leaks to a weld on a skid-steer loader’s rim wheel. Before weld-ing, the welder attempted to seal the holes in the leaking rim wheel by using cans of a prod-uct designed to inflate and seal leaks in tires. The welder did not realize the sealant would only fill holes in a tire, not in the rim wheel itself. When the product did not repair the leaks, the welder located the holes on the rim wheel and began to weld the holes. The wheel exploded, causing the pres-surized tire to blow off the rim and into the victim. The force of the explosion caused the welder to land more than 20 feet from the loader. He was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple injuries.

The bottom line: A post-acci-dent investigation determined the sealant the welder had used was flammable, and included a warning label that the propellant was com-posed of a highly flammable gas. The welder ignored the warning labels and ignited the gas, causing the explosion. Furthermore, the welder failed to remove the tire

prior to beginning work, which put him at further risk for injury.

Rim wheel repairSeveral mistakes were made that caused the explosion in this acci-dent. Before servicing rim wheels, familiarize yourself with the follow-ing safe operating procedures.• Avoid hot work: Rim wheels un-

dergo a heat treatment process that increases the wheel’s hard-ness. Performing welding on a rim wheel alters the crystalline structure of the metal, which could create a failure point. This will weaken the wheel and make it unsafe for use.

• Remove the tire: Never work on any wheel assembly while the tire is still in place. Remove the valve core and deflate the tire, then demount the tire carefully

from the narrow ledge side of the wheel.

• No flammable products: Never use flammable sealants in field applications. If you choose to use a sealant/inflator to repair a tire as a quick fix, choose a product without a flammable propellant. The tire should then be removed from service and repaired or replaced.Remember, once a tire is re-

paired and ready to be mounted, use a restraining device such as a cage or rack that constrains all rim wheel components prior to inflation. In the event of a sud-den release of contained air, the barrier will withstand the maxi-mum force of rim wheel separa-tion and release. Never stand in front of or lean against the restraining device.

safety watch | by Amy Materson | [email protected]


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Una reparación traicionera de la llanta

Illustration by Don Lomax

El accidente: un soldador intenta-ba reparar fugas con soldadura en el aro de rueda de un mini carga-dor. Antes de iniciar, el soldador trató de sellar los agujeros en el aro con fugas usando latas de un producto diseñado para inflar y sellar fugas en neumáticos. El sol-dador no advirtió que el sellador solamente taparía los agujeros en una llanta y no en el aro en sí. Cuando el producto no reparó las fugas, el soldador ubicó los aguje-ros en el aro y empezó a soldar los agujeros. La rueda explotó, causan-do que la llanta presurizada saliera disparada del aro y volara hacia la víctima. La fuerza de la explosión hizo que el soldador aterrizara a más de 20 pies del mini cargador. Fue declarado muerto en la escena

a causa de múltiples heridas.

Conclusión: una investigación posterior al accidente determinó que el sellador que el soldador había utilizado era inflamable, e incluía una etiqueta de advertencia que señalaba que el gas estaba compuesto de un gas altamente inflamable. El soldador ignoró las etiquetas de advertencia y prendió fuego al gas, causando la ex-plosión. Lo que es más, el sol-dador no retiró la llanta antes de iniciar el trabajo, colocándose en un riesgo de lesiones aun mayor.

Reparación de aros de ruedaFueron varios los errores que oca-sionaron la explosión en este ac-cidente. Antes de dar servicio a los

aros de las ruedas, familiarícese con los siguientes procedimien-tos seguros de operación. • Evite el trabajo en caliente: Los aros de rueda son someti-dos a un tratamiento de calor que aumenta la dureza del aro. Soldar un aro altera la estruc-tura cristalina del metal, lo cual podría crear un punto de falla. Esto debilita el aro y hace que su uso se vuelva inseguro. • Retire la llanta: nunca tra-baje en ninguna rueda mientras que la llanta siga puesta. Retire la válvula central y desinfle la llanta, luego desmonte la llanta cuidadosamente desde el lado del borde angosto de la rueda. • No use productos inflam-ables. Nunca utilice selladores inflamables en aplicaciones para el terreno de trabajo. Si decide usar un sellador/inflador para reparar una llanta como una reparación rápida, opte por un producto que no contenga un gas inflamable. La llanta debería luego ser retirada de servicio y ser reparada o reemplazada.Recuerde, una vez que una llanta

ha sido reparada y está lista para ser montada, use un aparato de restricción tal como una jaula o una armazón que restrinja todos los componentes de la rueda antes de inflarla. En caso de una liber-ación repentina del aire contenido, la barrera soportará el máximo de la fuerza de la separación y liber-ación del aro de la rueda. Nunca se mantenga en frente de un aparato de restricción ni se apoye en éste.

La información para esta Alerta de Seguridad proviene de un ac-cidente, de la Publicación 3086 de la OSHA: Dando mantenimiento a aros de rueda de una pieza y de piezas múltiples; de la 29 CFR

1910.177 y del programa de Evaluación y Control de Víctimas Fatales del NIOSH del Centro de Control de Enfermedades. Tiene únicamente fines de información general.

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Auctions

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Top auction price, paid for 2011 Cat 980K sold on Apr. 4, 2014,by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers International in Salt Lake City, Utah.

$332,500, 2011 Cat 980H, Ritchie Bros., Sept. 20, 2013 in Reno, Nevada.$325,000, 2012 980K, Ritchie Bros., Aug. 29, 2013, North East, Maryland.

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Top fi nancedwheel loader brands*Caterpillar was the dominant market leader over the past year in terms of fi nanced units sold. For the fi rst half of 2014, Caterpillar had nearly 40% fi nanced market share, followed by John Deere at around 23% and Komatsu at 11%.

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One of the first ac-cessories that finds its way onto a work truck is a toolbox, or in some job applica-

tions, multiple toolboxes. That’s why it’s important to

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The good news is there are doz-ens of regional and national tool-box brands from which to choose, and plenty of styles to fit the need, whether it’s a conventional cross-bed toolbox or a custom-fabricated unit unique to your business.

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Toolboxes that keep valuables safe – and tools from cluttering cab and bed

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LUND Truck ToolboxConstructed with heavy-duty diamond plate aluminum and fully welded seams, LUND’s Storage boxes provide top quality performance. Reinforced dome style lid with weath-erproof seal, high-grade locking handles, piano hinge and adjustable strikers protect contents from theft and weather. USA-made with limited liability warranty.www.lundinternational.com;800-241-7219

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2014 Toolbox Showcase (continued)

Delta Tool/FuelDelta’s 74-gallon combo transfer tank/ toolbox is built with .125 tread-plate aluminum and includes two center baffles for strength and to prevent contents from shifting too quickly. Two 2-inch NPT-reinforced bungs allow for reversing the lockable filler cap for access from either side, and welded tie-down brackets secure the tank in the truck bed.www.deltastorage.com;800-643-0084

Mirax Generator BoxThis Generator Box from Mirax Fuel Prod-ucts is custom made to fit the most popu-lar portable gensets including the Honda 2000. Features include locking front lid and a removable plate on the side that provides air circulation while the genera-tor is in use – and easy access to the pull cord and on/off switch. The removable plate on the front provides access to the control panel, cord outlets and air circula-tion while the generator is in use. www.miraxfuelproducts.com; 928-680-5670

Northern Tool CrossoverThis Northern Tool + Equipment Deep Design Aluminum Crossover holds 30 percent more cargo than low-profile boxes. With weather-resistant seals, lock-ing truck-style pull handles, self-adjusting strikers and a continuous piano-style hinge, this truck box will hold up every-where you go. www.northerntool.com; 800-221-0516

Owens Products Ellipse XPLAll Owens Products toolboxes are made of thick diamond-tread aluminum that won’t rust, pit or corrode. The Ellipse Series boxes feature a domed lid for added stor-age space with convenient and easy to use push-button latching system. They are available in two standard finishes: bright aluminum or black powder coat, as well as 14 special order powder coat colors. www.OwensProducts.com; 800-726-9367

Thule UWS CrossoverBuilt two inches lower on the bed rail for a better view from the rear window, Thule’s UWS toolbox features patented fully foamed lid that creates a rigid wall between outer aluminum layers to help prevent bending or warping. Its .063 alu-minum construction supports heavy-duty loads and tool drops, while built-in twin trays hold smaller tools. www.uwsta.com; 800-432-4685

Weather Guard Low-ProsThese new Low-Profile Side Boxes from Weather Guard provide maximum secure cargo storage without compromising rear visibility. They are built with heavy-gauge aluminum construction and durable clear or black finishes. WG’s Extreme Protection Lock protects against break-ins while the automotive-style latch provides smooth “one-touch” opening. Three-year war-ranty. www.weatherguard.com;800-456-7865

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The key in your first few years is to find and work for a great company. If the company you’re working for now is deficient in any of the follow-ing areas, keep your eyes open for better oppor-tunities:

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2. Training. It may take a while before the boss deems you sufficiently worthy to send you off site for some advance training, but after a year or so, good companies will help employees start building skills with training courses. This may be an advanced operator course, crane certification or some kind of construction related seminars, workshops or tradeshows.

3. Career. Is there a path to promotion? Moving up can take a long while in a small company, but big or small they should be able to tell you what it takes to go from laborer, to supervisor to a higher level manager.

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5. Benefits. It almost goes without saying, if health and medical benefits, overtime and paid vacation aren’t offered, you’re not looking at a legitimate company.

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Construction is one of the few businesses you can launch on your own and build up into a multi-million dollar enterprise with nothing more than hard work and smart decisions. Read any of our Contractor of the Year articles (there is one every month in Equipment World) for examples of how this is done. Striking out on your own isn’t for everybody. It’s high risk and high stress, but if you’ve ever wanted to be your own boss, the construction industry is one of the best places to do it.

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