July/August 2007
Vol. 9, No. 5

Daily Double
Backhoe loaders have been the winning pair for almost 50 years.
By Paul Hull

The Power at Hand
Meeting the growing demand to deal with materials recycled at the job site.
By Peter Hildebrandt

Forecasting the Future of Heavy Equipment
Three out of five equipment operators work in construction, much of it heavy.
By Lori Lovely

Dozers Up Close
The current lineup of crawler dozers offers a wide range of power and comfort.
By Greg Northcutt

Brains Over Brawn
Automated guidance systems lend finesse to what once was brute force.
By Daniel P. Duffy

Favorite Compacts and the Men Who Love Them
This is a case in which size does matter—and the smaller, the better.
By DeWitt Smith

Vacuum Excavation Sweeps the Industry
A vacuum excavator can take the hard work out of soft excavation.
By Carol Wasson