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Contents

April 2017 Vol. 121, Issue 4
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FEATURES
22 How Machine Data Can 30 Dont Slip Up on Grease Use

Predict Downtime How its formulated, how it works, why mixing it can be a bad
ideaand why its often a fleet managers dilemma
Principles of data science can help find the trends to forecast
faults and protect the bottom line
36 Rough-Terrains Ready for More Work
26 Utilization Gains, Data Have Lane Rough-terrain cranes having proved their mettle on countless job
sites, and new models are designed to work even more efficiently
Poised for Growth
Under 40 winner Dan Breunig brings a focus on increasing
usage and telematics
Cover photo: Grove 9150E rough-terrain crane
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April 2017 Vol. 121, Issue 4
PRODUCTS ONLINE
9 Market Watch 9 ConstructionEquipment.com
Major machine introductions
42 Lifting Report
Volvo PL4809E pipelayer
44 Lifting Report
Grove TMS9000-2 truck crane
46 Truck Report
Cummins X15 engine
49 Market Watch Lite
Smaller product solutions
42 Web Features:
How-to guides
DEPARTMENTS Video reports
Asset management
7 Sutton Report Big Iron blog
Dont doubt machine data Case studies and research papers
15 Managers Digest Research Equipment Online:
2017 Fleet Masters named Latest Products
JCB enters AWP market Supplier Listing
Machine Specifications
40 Equipment Executive Equipment Evaluations
Uncomplicate labor costing
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EDITORIAL STAFF
Dont Doubt Machine Data
Rod Sutton, Editorial Director
T
847.954.7923; rsutton@sgcmail.com he construction equipment management profession is on the verge of a transforma-
Walt Moore, Editor tional change driven by machine data. Senior editor Frank Raczon, on page 22, takes a
630.456.1850; wmoore@sgcmail.com not-too-futuristic look at how machine data can enable fleets to predict downtime.
Frank Raczon, Senior Editor Implementation and penetration of data usage is slow, however. Our Technology
847.954.7910; fraczon@sgcmail.com
in Construction survey, published last month, shows that 67 percent of fleets have telematics
Tom Berg, Truck Editor
capability on fewer than 10 percent of their machines. Only 16 percent have it on half or more.
Mike Vorster, Contributing Editor
As fleets expand and implement their telematics capabilities, however, they will move a step
Georgia Krause, Contributing Editor
closer to digital site management. Site-management software enables real-time communica-
Dan Soltis, Designer
tions between project, machine, and home office.
PUBLISHING OFFICES This is the transformational area to watch. Although
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Rick Blesi, VP, Publisher Principal point, the president or owner of a construction firm
rblesi@sgcmail.com will make the move. When that happens, fleet must be
Patricia Maroder, Associate Publisher able to respond accordingly.
pmaroder@sgcmail.com Technological advancements are not something an
Robert Haas, VP Stategic Product equipment manager can control; they can only try to
Development - Data/Digital
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Judy Brociek, Events Manager while still fully functioning in each area of an asset
847.954.7943; jbrociek@sgcmail.com managers responsibilities. How will the equipment
Deborah Byrne, Senior Audience manager handle this transformation? How will they
Development Manager ride the wave so that theyre on top when it breaks?
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The greatest ally in this transformation is going to Rod Sutton, Editorial Director
846.201.5329; gregry.gilroy@reachmarketing.com. be their equipment supplier: both the distributor and the
We welcome your comments.
Mike Porcaro, Marketing Director rental house. The responsibilities of asset-management
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Holly Dryden, Creative Services organization structures. Supplier partnerships are nec-
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Tina Kanter, Administrative Coordinator In addition to the challenges of emerging technolo-
tkanter@sgcmail.com gies, fleets continue to wrestle with how to manage the
REPRINTS maintenance challenges of emissions control, and fleets
For reprints, please contact Carly Pini, continue to wrestle with a shortage of skilled techni-
847.954.7941, cpini@sgcmail.com cians. Let dealers and rental houses find technicians; let rental houses maintain emissions and
CORPORATE compliance records for machines they own and rent to the fleet; and enlist both to use machine
Chairman Emeritus (1922-2003) data to monitor maintenance and performance of both owned and rented equipment.
H.S. Gillette The future belongs to machine data. Weve seen how machine control thinned out the earth-
Chairperson moving industry. Many who did not use it were unable to compete and went out of business.
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A summary of the months primary machine introductions and model changes
Caterpillar
The 215-horsepower Cat D6T dozer has a fully auto-
matic, four-speed powershift transmission with an inte-
gral lockup clutch. The operator can set the desired
ground speed, and the Auto Shift system chooses the
optimal gear and engine speed to match operating con-
ditions. The transmission has an additional gear be-
tween rst and second that allows the dozer to remain
in the most efcient mode for a higher percentage of
time, which the company says results it up to 2.5 per-
cent greater productivity. Operating weight ranges from
47,846 to 54,526 pounds. Connect GRADE technology
includes Cat GRADE with Slope Assist, Cat
Slope Indicate, and Cat Stable Blade.
Circle 821 on the reader service card
Grove
The GHC30 crawler crane has been added to the Grove Hydraulic Atlas Copco
Crawler line. The 30-ton crane is the smallest in the line. The GHC30 The PowerROC T45 surface drill has a
can pick-and-carry at 100 percent of its load chart on inclinations telescoping boom and drills holes from
up to 4 degrees, and it can swing loads a full 360 degrees. It 3 to 5 inches in diameter. It has an RD
has a compact footprint of 34.7x9.8x10 feet, and a tail swing 22S hydraulic drill and 370-cfm air
of 10.8 feet. It has a full-power, three-section 83-foot tele- compressor. Power Eco allows the op-
scoping boom. An offsettable, swingaway boom exten- erator to select engine speeds2,000;
sion is available in lengths that range from 21.3 feet 2,100; or 2,200 rpm. A 20-foot lead rod
42.7 feet. When equipped with the boom exten- plus a three-rod, carousel-style rod-
sion, maximum tip height is 132 feet. handling system provides on-board
Circle 822 on the reader service card depth capacity to 54 feet with single-
pass capability of 18 feet. A hydraulic
smooth drilling system controls the
rock drill power level, feed force, and
rotation torque in response to changing
rock conditions.

Market Watch
Skyjack
The SJ85 AJ articulating boom aerial platform is the com-
panys largest. It has a working height of 91 feet, horizontal
outreach of 56 feet, and up-and-over clearance of 34
feet. The riser design provides Skyriser capability
that offers true vertical rise without drifting, ac-
cording to the company. An open-center knuckle John Deere
riser design enables the lowering of the y boom The 75G and 85G excavators have been up-
to ground level for re-stocking without lowering the dated with a 57-horsepower Tier 4 diesel that
riser; operators will be able to function between uses a DPF. Operating weights are 17,952 and
maximum platform height and ground level in 60-70 19,244 pounds, respectively. Maximum dig
seconds, the company says. It has dual platform capacities depths are 15 feet 1 inch and 14 feet 10 inches,
of 750 or 500 pounds with two- and three-personnel rating. respectively. Hand-controlled auxiliary hydrau-
Circle 825 on the reader service card lics enable the operator to use attachments
slowly or fast, depending on the application.
The 85G brings additional maneuverability to
the job site with an independent swing boom
Terex Advance that allows contractors to work closer to curbs,
The Terex Advance FD4000 front-discharge around structures or in the midst of trafc.
mixer has a number of component upgrades Circle 827 on the reader service card
that, according to Terex, reduce the vehi-
cles weight, increase payload, and improve
performance. The mixers lighter-weight
rear-tandem-axle design allows the use of
either super-single or dual tires. The Meritor
DualTrac rear axles feature disc brakes for
reduced stopping distances, and design
changes in the wheel-bearing area redis-
tribute loading forces. A new SAF Holland
Vocational air-drive rear-tandem suspension
reduces weight and features a one-piece in-
tegral lower module that eliminates the
conventional bushing design for a 25-per-
cent gain in stability, says Terex.
Volvo
The SD45B has an operating weight of 11,660
pounds, and delivers 0.078 inch of amplitude
and 21,132 pounds of centrifugal force. It pro-
vides up to 12 degrees of oscillation and 41 de-
grees of frame articulation in each direction.
The fully integrated traction system, combined
with the NoSPIN differential, limits wheel or
drum spin, improving productivity and safety,
the company says.

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Ditch Witch
The construction-grade ST37X ride-on trencher
has a 37-horsepower Tier 4 Yanmar 3TNV88C die-
sel engine. A heavy-duty, 50,000-pound chain al-
lows trenching up to 16 inches wide and 36 inches
deep. Operating weight is 4,110 pounds. The mul-
tiposition trencher allows centerline to offset dig-
ging, and it has 43 inches of track on the ground
for stability to cross-trench. The operator platform
measures 74 square inches, and is spring-sup-
ported. The track-tensioning system features a
grease cylinder for adjustments, track removal,
and simplied maintenance.
Terex Bid-Well
Terex Bid-Well has three
new remote-control op-
tions for making machine-
setting adjustments to its
4800 paver. The new re-
mote-control units allow
the operator to adjust crit-
ical machine functions
from ground level, while
paving, providing more exibility for quickly ne-tuning paver settings to
meet changing conditions, says the company. Two tethered control boxes can
be attached anywhere on the pavers frame to conveniently modify settings
such as paver speed, engine throttle, power crown adjustment, and paving
width. Contractors can choose from the entry-level keypad control or the
local control that uses a touch-screen display.
Stellar Industries
The TMAX 30K service body can accept up a Dynapac
service crane rated up to 30,000 lb.-ft. The body The CC950D double-drum asphalt compactor has an oper-
weighs 1,000 pounds less than the TMAX 1. ating mass of about 1.6 tons and a 38-inch drum width. A
Torq-Isolator torsion box understructure and Tier 4 Kubota D722-E4B-KEA-2 diesel engine provides 20
crane compartment isolates the cranes lifting horsepower. The unit vibrates at 4,200 vpm on the front
forces into the stabilizers and chassis frame drum with a static rear drum. Shock absorbers on the rear
rather than into the the storage compartments. drum minimize vibrations in the operators platform, which
Side compartments are built with 14-gauge gal- also offers ample space and ergonomically positioned
vanneal steel, with double-panel aluminum steps to improve operator comfort. Both the steering hitch
doors that have a bonded internal hat channel. and steering cylinder are maintenance-free, and other ser-
It uses stainless steel billet style hinges, vice points are easily accessible. The instrument panel fea-
3-point stainless steel compression latches, and tures an hour meter, horn switch, brake warning lights, bat-
double spring over center door closures to keep tery charging indicator, engine oil pressure indicator, and
door in a positive open or closed position. glow plug for aiding engine start during cold temperatures.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Fleet Masters, Technician of the Year Winners Named

C onstruction Equipment magazine and
the Association of Equipment Manage-
ment Professionals (AEMP) crowned Strike,
and efficient management of mixed fleets. A
panel of industry experts selects honorees that
have demonstrated outstanding fleet manage-
LLC and Dakota County (Minn.) Fleet Man- ment capabilities through finance, information
agement, Fleet Masters award winners at the management, policies, controls, and customer
AEMP annual meeting held in Las Vegas prior service.
to Conexpo. AEMP also named its private and public
Strike, LLC, a pipeline and energy services fleet Technician of the Year award winners.
contractor from The Woodlands, Texas, gar- Lee R. Manzares of general contractor RMCI,
nered large-fleet honors, and Dakota County, Albuquerque, N.M., was the private fleet winner,
just south of Minneapolis/St. Paul, won the and Bruce D. Satterwhite of the Virginia Depart-
medium-fleet award. Fleet Masters categories Kevin Schlangen (center), and members of his team ment of Transportation, Hampton Roads District,
are based on the fleets estimated replacement from Dakota County, Minn., winners of the 2017 Fleet- won the public fleet designation.
value (ERV): small fleets, less than $10 mil- master award for medium fleets. AEMPs Education Foundation and John
lion ERV; medium fleets, $10 million to $100 Deere Construction & Forestry present the
million ERV; large fleets, more than $100 the Fleet Masters award to outstanding equip- Technician of the Year award to individuals
million ERV. ment professionals who excel in meeting the who are models of excellence in the equip-
Construction Equipment and AEMP present unique challenges inherent in cost-effective ment industry.
MANUFACTURER NEWS
JCB Introduces First Aerial Lift Products

J CB introduced its first nine
products to signal its en-
trance into the aerial lift market.
The electric scissors are pow-
ered by four 6V or 12V batteries,
with hydraulic drive. The access
By the end of the year, the com- market is a truly global market
pany will have 27 machines in and offers immense opportuni-
its new JCB Access lineup: ties for growth for JCB, said
Nine electric and three diesel JCB chairman Lord Bamford.
scissor lifts from 15 to 45 feet Its a market that is ripe for a
Five telescoping articulating new supplier with the ability to
boom lifts from 49 to 81 feet offer industry leading, round-the
10 diesel telescopic boom clock-product support. JCBs 770
lifts from 67 to 136 feet dealers with 2,200 depots can
deliver the back-up that global
The scissor lifts weigh between customers expect.
2,932 to 7,421 pounds. The two JCBs dealer network has been
smallest models (S1530E and undergoing full sales and service
S1930E) have work platforms training to be able to provide
measuring 5.4x2.5 feet, the largest world-class back-up for the ac-
(S4550E) has a platform measur- cess platform ranges, the com-
ing 8.7x2.5 feet, and the rest use pany said. Its LiveLink telematics
8.2x2.5-foot work platforms. system will be incorporated as
Platform capacity ranges from 500 standard on all booms, and avail-
to 1,213 pounds. able as an option on the scissors. JCB has made a splash entering the lift market, promising 27 models by years end.

Managers Digest
INDUSTRY NEWS
Strong Attendance at ARA Confirms Rental Industry Optimism
The busy show floor at the 2017 ARA show in Orlando.
A mid a strengthening economic forecast

for the equipment rental industry, the
American Rental Association (ARA) show
were a bit surprised by the buying activity.
They said that the buyers were replacing fleet
and adding fleet, which means that the rental
fantastic experience. The attendance exceeded
our expectations and, more importantly, the
initial feedback from the attendees was that
in Orlando in February featured a sold-out operators are preparing for growth. this was one of the best shows in years, he
trade show floor for the fifth consecutive One of the companies with a successful said. With the highest total attendance since
year and increased rental business atten- show was EDCO, Equipment Development 2006, it is safe to say that there is momentum
dance over 2016. Co. of Frederick, Md., a 59-year exhibitor at building in the rental industry.
There were 6,276 rental business attendees the show as of this year. Our receipt count on The five-year forecast for the equipment
in Orlandothe first time since the shows the second day of the trade show was the best rental industry revenue released by ARA
50th anniversary in 2006 that the number of day ever for EDCO at this show, said Jason in January showed a moderate strengthen-
rental attendees topped 6,000, and the eighth Stanczyk, marketing director. I didnt have ing compared to the previous forecast from
consecutive year for growth in rental business time to talk with anyone besides buyers, it was November 2016. U.S. equipment rental
attendance. This years attendees represented that busy. revenue is projected to reach $48.9 billion
2,730 rental businesses, the most companies It was a busy show for compact equipment this year and grow at an average rate of 4.3
at the show since 2001. The 2001 and 2006 manufacturer Takeuchi, of Pendergrass, Ga., percent over the forecast to top $56 billion
shows also were in Orlando. as well. We had lots of traffic, made lots of in 2020.
Total attendance at the show for 2017 was quotes on the first day and had a steady stream For 2018, The Rental Show will return to
11,648, representing the highest total atten- of people coming back to close on things, New Orleans and the Ernest N. Morial Con-
dance since 2006. ARA said the attendance said Clay Eubanks, president. vention Center with a full day of educational
increases were a reflection of the positive People had a great year last year and they seminars on Sunday, Feb. 18, and the trade
mood overall at the 2017 edition of The are very optimistic for the future. The opti- show from Monday, Feb. 19, through Wednes-
Rental Show. mism level is at an all-time high for us and for day, Feb. 21.
The sentiment among attendees and exhib- the rental industry in general. Additional details on next years show will
itors was one of optimism, said Tony Conant, For Conant, whos been CEO since mid- be available throughout the spring and sum-
CEO of ARA. Several exhibitors I spoke with November, his first time at the show was a mer at TheRentalShow.com.

Managers Digest
ACQUISITION & DISPOSAL
Buyers Co-op Adds Trucks to Its Products List

F or more than 18 years, the National Joint
Powers Alliance (NJPA) has helped pub-
lic entities save time and money in purchas-
ing equipment and supplies. Now NJPA has
added trucks and other vehicles to its long list
of products carrying prenegotiated contracts.
Autocar, Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Navistar
are approved vendors for Class 6, 7, and 8
vehicles. NJPA began adding those manufac-
turers to its list in November and wrapped up
agreements in mid-December, said Mike
Domin, a manager at the alliance.
Though national is in its name, NJPA is
an arm of Minnesotas state government, with
offices in Staples, in the center of the Land of
10,000 Lakes. It acts as a buying co-operative,
though its many members throughout the U.S.
do not own it like farmers own an agricultural Townships and other municipalities can save time and money by purchasing trucks through the National Joint
co-op, said Sarah Speer, its marketing direc- Powers Alliance, the group says.
tor. Members can take advantage of the many
items available at competitive prices from Ram, Nissan, and other makes. We hold two $5,000 per unit, for a Class 6, 7, or 8 vehicle,
approved vendors while skipping most of the contracts with NJPA on vehicles Class 5 and including the time savings, he said. Thats
traditional bidding process. belowlight trucks, vans, SUVs, and cars not a discount off a price. Were selling time
Expansion from items like paving ma- and for medium and heavy-duty trucks, said and money, the time of purchasing people
chines, software, and stationery supplies to Jesse Cooper, a fleet account manager. We and what thats worth, not just money. Our
medium- and heavy-duty trucks was logical also partner with others. JX Peterbilt (in the website (www.nationalautofleetgroup.com)
because they are among the many necessities Midwest) is a partner. A local buyer can reach can be used by buyers any time, 24 hours a
of running municipalities, school districts, and out to JX Peterbilt directly, then JX would day, so its really efficient for their schedules.
other publicly owned bodies, she said. Private reach out to me to formulate a NJPA contract. Theoretically, a guy can issue a purchase order
parties like construction contractors cannot Buying through an NJPA-affiliated dealer within an hour of getting spending approval.
participate in NJPA, but they benefit as tax- can eliminate the six or so weeks it takes for Through the agreements, trucks are pre-
payers because their dollars go further if their a purchasing agent to put out a request for specd for many applications, and a buyer can
local governments and schools work through bids, then receive and evaluate them, Cooper choose from the list. But they can still modify
the alliance (www.njpacoop.org). says. That allows his entity to complete a buy the specifications to better suit their applica-
NJPA is setting up partnerships with quickly, and is especially valuable if they have tion and the requirements and preferences of
automotive dealerships who will arrange just been approved to acquire equipment but maintenance personnel. A buyer can tell us
purchases. One of the first is National Auto are faced with manufacturer cutoffs, when what he wants, Cooper says, and we cater to
Fleet Group, in Watsonville, Calif., which models change and prices increase. their needs, to the best of our ability.
has franchises for Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, My guesstimate is theyd save about Tom Berg, truck editor
READERS RESPOND
The following comment was sent to the editors of Construction Equipment. It has been edited for grammar and style.
Lower Horsepower Backhoe Loaders Build a New Niche.
Regarding that sweet spot at 74 horsepower, there seems to be an understanding in the industry that engines under this level automatically do
not require certain additional hardware for emissionssuch as an SCR packagebut this is not an automatic given in the eyes of the EPA. The de-
termination as to what is necessary for a given engine package on a particular piece of equipment is still very much in the hands of the manufac-
turer in determining what is best overall from emissions, performance, maintenance, fuel usage (economy), and other considerations.
John Fischer, engine consultant, Palatine, Illinois

Managers Digest
ACQUISITION & DISPOSAL
Highest Retained Value Winners Announced

E quipmentWatch has an-
nounced its 2nd annual list
of Highest Retained Value
Only five series continued their
2016 dominance and won again in
2017, a sign that residual values
pact on an assets performance on
the secondary market, but residual
values are also highly impacted
the buying decision process, says
Schemmel. The residual value
of an asset will have a significant
Award winners, awards based among the most popular types of by brand affinity and fair original impact on leasing terms and life-
on residual values of heavy equipment are very competitive. pricing. A manufacturer must time ownership costs. Informed
equipment. Top honors in each Repeat winners include Apache excel on all three fronts to gain buyers do well to weigh value
category were given to the (self-propelled sprayers), Case recognition as a Highest Retained retention heavily when consider-
model/series projected to retain (backhoe loaders), Gehl (small Value Award winner. ing equipment acquisition.
the highest percentage of its skid steer loaders), JLG (articu- While large brands (Caterpillar, To create the 2017 Highest
original value after five years. lating boom lift), and SkyTrak Deere, Komatsu) continued to dom- Retained Value Awards, Equip-
Twenty-eight awards were pre- (telehandlers). inate certain categories, there were mentWatch analysts considered
sented in all, recognizing winners The Highest Retained Value a notable number of specialized 12,536 models. That list was
in construction, agricultural, and Award is indicative of excellence manufacturers with product series narrowed down to 156 series from
lift/access equipment categories. across a manufacturing organiza- that showed significantly greater 36 brands. Once the finalists were
Caterpillar and John Deere tied for tion, said Garrett Schemmel, VP retained value than their competi- set, residual values were calculat-
most awards won in 2017 with four of EquipmentWatch and a Con- tion, such as BOMAG, Challenger, ed at the series level by leverag-
each. Caterpillar maintains a slight struction Equipment magazine and Hyundai, said Schemmel. ing a database covering more than
all-time edge with a total of nine Under 40 in Construction Equip- For purchasers of equip- $412 billion in market activity
to Deeres eight accumulated since ment award winner. Product ment, there is perhaps no single in order to identify the winner in
the programs inception in 2016. quality has the most obvious im- measurement more influential in each category.
MANUFACTURER NEWS
Komatsu Shows Students Future Possibilities

K omatsu America Corp. recently hosted
more than 30 students from three At-
lanta-area colleges and technical schools at
the companys Cartersville, Ga., customer
center/training site. Students came to learn
about construction-related jobs, says Kom-
atsu, as well as to operate select Komatsu
machines, including dozers, excavators,
wheel loaders, and haul trucks.
As guests of Komatsu and local distributors
Tractor & Equipment, Co.; Linder Industrial
Machinery Co.; Brandeis Machinery; and
Power Equipment Co., students from Chatta-
hoochee Technical College, Reinhardt Univer-
sity, and Kennesaw State University learned
about a day in the work life of construction
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M a i n t e n a n c e M a n a g e m e n t : Te l e m a t i c s
By FRANK RACZON, Senior Editor
How Machine Data Can
Predict Downtime
Principles of data science can help find the trends to forecast faults and protect the bottom line
P
redicting machine-down-type faults before educated in the field of data science, or importantly, some-
they happen may be the Holy Grail of fleet one who learned on the job. Its an emerging field and all
management. of these are valid paths into the career, he says.
A wealth of telematics data is available to All the paths have certain intangibles in common, as
help for both off-road and on-road fleets, but well, such as the ability to synthesize technology and
what are the best ways to look at data? What principles business; the tendency to ask good questions; and the
can guide the process to make it uniform, repeatable, desire to tell a story with data.
and predictive? Also, theres the ability to manage relationships with
Data science is the answer, but dont be intimidated business partners and technical teams. But most of all,
a data scientist doesnt have to be a doctor with a pocket theres a natural sense of curiosity to explore the un-
protector brought into your organization at a high price. known. It sounds a little like a job description for a fleet
In a presentation given at Trimble Dimensions 2016 manager. Since managing data is already a requirement
in Las Vegas by Trent Lezer, VP, Vusion Data Science, for many managers, why not refine it to realize the great-
and Anne Hunt, statistician with Vusion Data Science, est benefits? Lets start with some basics.
Telematics data from Lezer points out that the training and background of a data In explaining the discipline itself, Lezer begins with a
trucks, with correctly scientist can vary. They may be a programmer with math basic definition: Data is something that can be found, ac-
applied data science, skills, a mathematician with programming skills formally quired, cleansed, processed, combined, and rearranged,
can predict the he says. Other elements include
possibility of major programming, which allows the
maintenance events creation of custom code, and al-
before its too late. gorithms to find and analyze
patterns. Data science also uses
scientific method: asking ques-
tions, formulating hypotheses,
designing experiments, collect-
ing data, learning from the re-
sults, and repeating.
The statistics involved are
formulated from many mathe-
matical specialties with the
purpose of finding unusual
data and evaluating its impor-
tance. Data science also uses
visualization, the display of
data in a way that conveys
meaning intuitivelyand im-
mediately. This is one of the
most important elements when

it comes to conveying results to upper management.
Finally, theres domain knowledge. Thats applying
A Balancing Act
your knowledge of the industry to interpret results, focus
on relevant areas, and recommend actions for the fleet. Early Intervention: Intangible Risks
Data science requires both art and craft from its + Fewer breakdowns/tows Driver dissatisfaction
practitioners, Lezer says. Data visualization aides False positives/lost revenues Late delivery
clarity, communicates information, and calls out major Decreased productivity Customer loyalty impact
findings. Mathematical models can use different meth-
ods to tune for specific goals and purposes.
Much like implementing telematics as a whole, or
technology such as machine control, its important to Deferred Intervention:
establish your goal going in.
Asset Protection
+ Productivity improvement
Dont start analysis before clearly defining your
Cascading effects
goals, Lezer says. Why? Because misaligned goals
may result in confusion rather than insight.
Increased costs
Lezer says goal-setting includes asking the following
questions: What is your objective? What decisions will
Tractor Uptime
you make? What constraints are in place? And a big one,
how will you measure results? Deciding when to intervene with maintenance to protect on-highway assets is a bal-
He calls data the food that fuels your business. Like ancing act. Though early intervention generally has more positives than negatives and
a good meal, data insights take preparation. Lots of hard fewer intangible risks, data can be the true arbiter on the best time to take action.
work occurs before that data ever arrives at your desk.
And like many foods, raw data needs to be harvested,
collected, and processed to be ready for use. Quality together without a cohesive design. Its easy to imagine
control throughout the process yields successful results. how that can choke the process.
But always beware that excellent analysis of bad data Think ahead to develop a cohesive solution to scale
yields useless results. and deliver rapid insights. A well-planned architecture
An example of combining data in an on-highway can support multiple areas more efficiently than multiple
fleet application is an illustration of how each data standalone projects.
source is powerful alone, but all are stronger in combi- There are tools of the trade here, broken down into
nation. Consider multiple readings coming from the three categories: basic needs, niche specialties, and
truck fleet, such as load weight, driver attributes, truck some interchangeable options, according to Lezer.
attributes, GPS location, road data, the dispatched route, Database tools include data export, transformation,
and the trucks maintenance history. and loading (Exact, Transform, Load), data storage, and
Moving and arranging such data for analysis is 80 to data querying (Hadoop, SQL). Mathematical tools in-
90 percent of the effort, Lezer says. And the more that clude statistical modeling and machine learning. And
burden falls on practitioners of data science, the less there is also data visualization.
time they have to analyze that data. Niche tools help round out your process by providing
That means automating the gathering and processing focused ways to perform specific tasks that are difficult
as much as possible. Small gains in data processing ef- with generalized tools. Examples of these would be text
ficiency yield big gains in time available for analysis. analytic tools, single-method modeling tools, and Web
Other tips for data: Keep it fresh. Fresher data allows analytics tools. Interchangeable tools depend on the
current and timely analysis, but can be difficult to do. Qual- preferences of data scientists (among the most common
ity checks throughout data processing contribute heavily to decisions to make are R versus SAS versus Python).
the final result. Lezer says a robust solution includes data- Each tool has strengths and weaknesses, Lezer ad-
processing tools, integrated quality assurance, home-grown vises. Pick the tools that fit the need and work well to-
tools and queries, and occasional manual research. gether over personal favorites.
One reason data movement is difficult is because it Once you receive the data, it comes down to the pre-
hasnt been kept simple, which results in lots of pieces sentation. Tuning the message, Lezer calls it.

M a i n t e n a n c e M a n a g e m e n t : Te l e m a t i c s
Good visuals communicate results efficiently and Each involves risks (see the graphic on the previous
highlight key results, but he offers the following warn- page). Where does it make the most sense to intervene?
ing: There is a fine line between tuning the analysis to Severe faults happen less than 1 percent per month. The
address the right question and cherry-picking data to fit key is finding that 1 percent.
the conclusion. This can be done by introducing proactive predic-
Graphics can be more effective than numbers alone, tive maintenance, which is using statistical analysis of
Lezer says. And when the data begins to flow, remem- engine data to pinpoint which trucks have a high likeli-
ber your key questions. hood to have a fault. The output must be specific, and
Before launching into an example of using data for you must, of course, require periodic performance
predictive maintenance for on-highway trucks, the pre- readings from the vehicle. The system used to capture
senters shared a quote from Frost & Sullivan: Every information must have dozens of performance-related
dollar spent on advanced analytics delivers an 8 to 11 data elements. Ideally, these would include engine
times ROI and a restructuring of total cost of ownership speed, fuel temperatures, any warnings, oil temp, SCR
(TCO) of trucks that yields a 2 to 3 percent reduction in ratio, rail pressure, turbo speed, coolant level, idle
TCO per vehicle per year. In short, data science pays. hours, trip distance, and location (Trimbles system is
As far as priority of maintenance, the top four costs called PeopleNet).
have consistently been fuel, wages and benefits, truck The challenge then becomes how to classify hun-
and trailer payments, and repair and maintenance, dreds of performance measurements into faulting behav-
Lezer says. The American Transportation Research In- iors, or how to see the future. The presentation says this
stitutes An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Truck- occurs with the use of statistical decision trees. In them,
ing says repair and maintenance has been 8 to 9 percent splitting rules are applied iteratively, creating a hierar-
of the total average marginal cost since 2009. chy of branches. Rules provide a unique path for data to
The timeline of a The current state of maintenance for many truck fleets enter the defined class, and rules help predict new node
fault graphic is a scheduled PM cycle, usually determined by mileage, values based on new or unseen data. Random forests are
visualizes the a routine checklist of components and fluids, and a con- multitree (100s) committees that use randomly drawn
parameters in which stant striving to try to identify trending issues within the samples of data and inputs, and reweighting techniques
faults may occur. In fleetall with a minimized impact on productivity. to develop multiple trees. A random forest results in a
this example, the Lezer and Hunt think managers can do better at robust data model correlating a large number of input
operating zone scheduling maintenance. Without data, managers inter- values to a predicted outcome, Lezer says.
readings most likely vention decisions on maintenance are a balancing act Data are run through a forest of statistical decision
to produce faults are between early intervention and deferred intervention. trees to develop a proof of concept. A strong proof of
called out. concept example would include 60 days of performance
data on 16,000 vehicles, nearly 1 million truck days,
Ti m e l i n e o f a F a u l t with aftertreatment faults examined in detail, and also,
260 training results verified against the test set. In testing for
240 faults regarding regens/aftertreatment, the data reveal
Elevated Operating Zone
220
Typical Operating Zone the timeline of a fault, and the commonalities with typi-
200
cal operating zones and elevated operating zones (left).
The proof of concept results, and scoring by the pre-
EngInjRail1Press
180
sentations model for one aftertreatment fault, success-
160
fully ranked 50 in the top 50 faults and 93 of the top 100.
140
When you consider that the 10 most frequent faults ac-
120 count for 95 percent of the overall volume of severe
100 faults, you are able to engage in event prediction. Pre-
80 dictive maintenance analysis is now possible.
60 Analytics can provide valuable insight into your
40 fleets health and proactively manage maintenance op-
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
portunities ahead of unscheduled downtimes, Lezer
Sequence concludes.

By FRANK RACZON, Senior Editor
Utilization Gains, Data Have Lane
Poised for Growth

Dan Breunig came to Lane Construction with an earthmoving perspective and a focus
on increasing usage and telematics as the firm looks to expand its Midwest operations
D
an Breunig, EMS, mechanical supervisor for starting to get exposed to concrete paving a little bit, but
The Lane Construction Corp., a company spe- Ive never really been around asphalt.
cializing in heavy civil construction services Breunig handles his regions equipment needs from
and products in the transportation, infrastruc- acquisition, including equipment leasing, rental, and
ture, and energy industries nationwide, arrived purchase, to maintenance.
from T.J. Lambrecht, a now-shuttered firm that was a big One of the ideas Breunig has brought with him to
Our fourth class of earthmover in Illinois. Lane is increasing the use of towed scrapers.
Under 40 in At Lambrecht, Breunig It seems like the whole
Construction was used to working on con- world has gone to top loading
Equipment winners centrated job sites stressing ADTs, Breunig says. I think
was announced at earth work, and he brought that getting back into more tra-
Conexpo last month. some ideas of his own to ditional scrapers, like a truck-
These young people Lanes wide, multidisciplined towed scraper, something that
under the age of 40 Midwest territory. the guys at Mobile Track Solu-
represent exciting At the end of my tenure tions (MTS) build, can in-
potential for the with Lambrecht, I took care of crease your utilization.
industry. some larger projects that were MTS is an Iowa company
This is another in a out of town, Breunig says. Breunig has fostered a close
series of profiles that For instance, we did quite a relationship with since his
highlight winners bit of road work in Arkansas days at Lambrecht. It makes
past and present. for three or four years when towed scraper models that re-
things were slow, and after that place the dump bodies on
we did an intermodal facility ADTs. Breunig has been in-
in Kansas City. volved in testing and has pro-
At that project, we had vided feedback.
33 haul units alone, and youre Dan Breunig, EMS, Lane Construction. With this type of towed
talking about a fleet of 70 scraper, we can have the same
pieces of heavy equipment burning about 8,000 gallons power unit working whether were top loading the truck
of fuel a day, Breunig says. or push loading scrapers, Breunig says. Using the
At Lane, Breunig is dealing with assets closer to same power unit gives us better utilization out of the
home in a region that includes Illinois and all the states same piece of equipment.
bordering it, though for the time being, the pieces he Breunig says this kind of move has the potential to
oversees at peak season are primarily in Northern Illi- increase utilization by 50 percent for a fleet of ADTs,
nois and St. Louis. provided the fleet has enough of the appropriate work.
The fleet is mostly earth excavation, dozers, exca- The days of having a yard full of scrapers are
vators, and articulated trucks, Breunig says. Im over, he says. You have to keep all your equipment

Breunig has done extensive research on towed scrapers as interchangeable replacements for the dump bodies on ADTs. His goal is to increase utilization and
production for earth work.
working as much as you can. In a nutshell, thats what taking a look at that, and then they had one, too.
its all about. At that time, Lambrecht was, as Lane is too, very
Other seasoned earth work veterans made the move open to new ideas and embracing technology. And by
from Lambrecht to Lane along with Breunig. In our of- doing that, sometimes youre on the cutting edge and
fice, we have a lot of Lambrecht people in our estimat- youre the first one to do something, so you have to make
ing and engineering staff who are very familiar with it work even if the OEM hasnt figured it out yet, he says.
earth work, so a lot of the different Lane projects lean on Back then, equipment guys and the GPS guys were
us when earth work comes up for them. Lanes manage- very different people. Caterpillar and Trimble hadnt
ment has been greattheyve been very open to ideas. gotten together on AccuGrade much, so putting the GPS
Breunig is no stranger to ingenuity. While at Lam- equipment on the machines was up to the customer or a
brecht in 2006 and 2007, Breunig and co-worker Brent third party. We just did it ourselves. You had to make the
Ohlendorf found a way to integrate GPS grade control machine go, so thats what you did.
with the first electro-hydraulic (EH) controlled dozers. Breunig is now working to increase telematics use in
Before the equipment went from pilot control to his fleet, working with OEMs and third-party vendors.
full EH, the electro-hydraulic actuation from the cab to We use the OEM telematics when they have them,
the blade, everybody had the pilot system all figured out and on pieces that wouldnt have them, or long-term
and they were a little nervous about how to make things rented pieces, we use Zonar. And then thats managed
work with the new controls, Breunig says. both locally and regionally. The hours all go into our
Back then, they piggybacked another valve, an- equipment-management software, Breunig says.
other proportional valve, alongside of the equipments The HCSS Equipment360 operating system helps
stock valve, he says. We came up with a harness to Lane schedule maintenance. Thats new to us; we
make it work with the new controls. As with all good started out just tracking employee time with it, he says.
ideas, shortly thereafter Topcon was very interested in Our area is one of the initial areas that are actually

Thats different than other
areas where theyre running a
lot of pipe crews or plants; it
seems like the potential for idle
time exists a little more for
them than for us.
Breunig tracks mainte-
nance costs, but its not as data-
driven as some of his other dis-
ciplines and relies on a number
o f fa c e - t o - fa c e m e e t i n g s .
Theres no magic formula we
use for replacing equipment,
he says. Thats managed lo-
cally first. Choices are nar-
rowed down to pieces with po-
tential issues, the ones we feel
are the problem children.
Much of Breunigs fleet is
Tier 4. Hes had good luck with
maintenance and performance.
So far, so good on Tier
4, he says. They seem to have
the same or increased power in
Taking GPS grade control running the PMs off that same system. Were having a a given size class of a machine. The fuel efficiency has
for dozers from pilot-con- lot of success with it. increased, and because we do the proper maintenance
trolled units to the units Lane is also tracking location and fuel usage. according to the manufacturerthats the EGR, crank-
with EH controls seen Breunig knows theres much more data to be had. case, ventilation filters, and things like thatwe havent
today wasnt always a Theres some other stuff in there that is useful, but had a tremendous amount of issues. Proactive mainte-
given; Breunig and a youll have to manage it at another level, he says. If nance is a big thing with Tier 4. I dont think youre
colleague developed a youre going to capture all that data, it needs to be orga- going to be able to ignore the maintenance intervals and
harness to make it work nized, processed, and analyzed. And sometimes theres have success.
some 10 years ago. so much data that unless you have someone dedicated to Breunig also has advice for managers regarding
it, its not helpful across the board for the fleet. succession.
If you want to look at something on a particular Keep transparency with your people and grow
piece, its available, Breunig says. Its a little difficult them within the company to advance, he says. Its
having four or five OEMs and a third party, because good to have internal succession. I think it makes every-
youve got to bring that all together, and thats not a one a little more invested in the goal of the company.
seamless process yet. But that day is coming. Everybody has to believe and buy into what theyre
Lane also uses technology to track idling. doing to get the level of dedication needed to be success-
Our idling policy comes down from the top, ful. If the people under me can see everything Im doing,
Breunig says. Some of the equipment has anti-idling theyll be ready to operate at the next level.
technology on it. We dont really do anything additional He also stresses accountability, a concept reinforced
on the equipment, such as implementing a shutdown after by training to be a single-engine airplane pilot.
five minutes. It is analyzed and tracked with telematics. I think that training forces you to have a lot of ac-
Its a little easier for us in our area on the excava- countability, because failures not an option up there. You
tion side, because when the equipment is running, its have to be accountable for what youre doing, otherwise
always running hard, and when its off, its off, he says. its going to kill you. Follow through on everything.

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The Intersection of Infrastructure and Technology
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Special Report: Lubricating Grease
By WALT MOORE, Editor
Dont Slip Up on A primer about greasehow its formulated,
Grease Use
how it works, why mixing it can be a bad idea
and why its often a fleet managers dilemma
I
ts not rocket science, says David Turner, proportions of these constituents can vary with the spe-
CLGS, CLS, OMA-I, product specialist, Citgo cific formulation, but typically are in the range (by vol-
Petroleum Corp., but theres more to the sub- ume) of 80-90 percent base oil, 5-15 percent thickener,
ject than most realize. Turner is referring to and 2-5 percent additives.
lubricating greaseused on most every piece With a nod to Wikipedia, grease is a semi-solid lu-
of mobile equipment and a staple commodity in every bricant that has a high initial viscosity, but when shear
shop and on every field-service truck. forces are applied [such as those forces in the front-
Not rocket science, maybe, but the technology behind linkage pivots of a wheel loader working a stockpile] the
lubricating grease is far from simple, and using a grease viscosity of the grease drops to give the effect of lubri-
not suitable for the application, or mixing incompatible cating the pivot with a fluid oil having the approximate
formulations, can cause serious problems when machine viscosity of the base oil. This change in viscosity is
pivot points, sliding surfaces, bushings, and bearings are known as shear thinning.
inadequately lubricated, wear rapidly, fail prematurely, rkn uses laymans terms. Think of the thickener
and require expensive repair. as a sponge that holds the base oil and additives, he
Umut rkn, global grease marketing advisor, Exxon- says. When pressure is applied at the point of contact,
Mobil Corp., touches on the very fundamental purpose of the thickener, like squeezing a sponge, releases some of
grease, which, he says, is to provide lubrication between its oil and additives to perform the lubrication task, that
mating surfaces that move relative to each other in applica- is, building an oil film between mating surfaces. When
tions where a liquid lubricant would not remain in place. the force is removed, a well-formulated grease can reab-
sorb the fluid oil. The grease also serves as a barrier or
How it works seal against contaminants.
Grease is formulated with three ingredientsbase For the more technically minded, CITGOs Turner
oil, thickener (sometimes called a gelling agent or filler), explains that grease behavior, that is, thinning with shear
and additives. ExxonMobils rkn says that the and then recovering its pre-shear state, typically is de-
scribed as thixotropic.
Thickeners
According to rkn, controlling the release of oil
from the thickener requires the grease formulation to
balance the cohesive forces between the lubricating oil
and the thickener matrix [structure]. The thickener must
be able to withstand the shear forces applied, he says,
and if it cant, then the thickener can be damaged and the
grease can soften and not remain in place.
As pictured in the Timken Lubrication Refernce Guide, these

three constituents mixed togetheradditives, base oil, and
Timken Co.
thickenercreate grease. The exact type and amount of each

element used will affect grease properties and performance.

Grease thickeners generally are classified as simple
metal soaps, complex metal soaps, and non-metal types,
the latter category including such materials as clay and
polyurea. With apologies for a bit of a chemistry lesson,
Turner explains simple and complex metal soaps.
A simple soap, says Turner, is a reaction product of
a fatty acidfor example, 12 hydroxy stearic acid, a de-
rivative of castor oilwith an alkaline-type metal, such as
calcium, sodium, lithium, or bariumusually in the form
of a hydroxide. Other soaps take it a step further. You still
have the same basic ingredients, but youd use additional
amounts of the metal hydroxide, say, lithium hydroxide,
and then a smaller amount of whats called a difunctional
fatty acid. Mixing the two types of soaps together results
in what we call a complex soap thickener.
Len Badal, global Delo Brand manager, Chevron,
adds that having two types of soap thickenerssimple
and complexcan be beneficial.
Simple soap thickeners tend to have lower-temperature Mixed in the reservoir of
performance capabilities, where as complex thickeners typi- would be more resistant to heat, but has only good resis- this pavers auto-lube
cally provide better performance at higher temperatures, tance to water. Its a trade-off of properties. system are three grease
says Badal. But that can be of benefit, because not all oper- (Watch a dropping-point test at https://www.youtube. types, all classed as EP-2
ating conditions require high-temperature performance, but com/watch?v=GGSiHDk1bgg. The maximum useable tem- (Extreme Pressure/NLGI
might instead require other performance capabilities that perature for a formulation is usually 75 F to 100 F below the grade 2), but the alumi-
simple-soap thickeners can provide at better cost levels. dropping pointthe experimental temperature at which the num-complex thickener of
According to the 2016 Annual Grease Production Sur- grease becomes so fluid that it does not remain in place.) one is incompatible with
vey by the National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI), The type and amount of thickener used in a grease for- the lithium-complex
the most common soap thickeners (by percent) are lith- mulation also determines its consistencyits ability to thickener of another. Color
ium (55), lithium complex (20), calcium (10), and alumi- resist deformation when force is applied. Practically, con- indicates nothing, say the
num (4). The most-used non-metal thickener is polyurea sistency is a measure of how well grease stays in place. experts, except perhaps
(6). Polyurea is a generic term for non-metal thickeners, Nine NLGI classifications for consistency range that the black product
says Turner, and is used, for example, in grease that must from 000 to 6 and are based on laboratory tests that mea- contains molybdenum
be highly resistant to oxidation (aging) and have long life, sure the depth to which a weighted cone penetrates the disulde as an anti-wear
such as that used in constant-velocity joints of front- grease when dropped into the product under specific test additive.
wheel-drive vehicles. An NLGI Others category ac- conditions. According to ExxonMobils rkn, class 0,
counts for the remaining 5 percent of thickeners. 1, and 2 greases are commonly used for construction
The different thickener technologies tend to have machines. (Watch a consistency test at https://www.you-
different cost profiles, depending on the amount needed tube.com/watch?v=hue0UNoTNoA.)
for the formulation, so this has to be taken into account,
says Chevrons Badal. Base oil and additives
As with thickeners, base oils are chosen for the spe-
Performance characteristics cific performance properties they bring to the grease
Why so many thickeners? Because the various thick- formulation. And like engine oils, the oils used in grease
eners provide different performance properties, says are of various qualities and viscositiesthe latter a mea-
Turner. Calcium soaps, for example, have excellent sure of the oils resistance to flow.
water resistance and help keep grease from being washed Jeremy Wright, director of product management, Ad-
out in applications where it might be continually exposed vanced Technology Services (ATS), a contract-mainte-
to water. But the dropping point of calcium-based grease nance company, explains that base oils are classified by
[its melting point] is only moderate. A lithium complex the American Petroleum Institute into five Groups.

Timken Co.
New grease in a natural state As it oxidizes, lubrication Finally, the grease wears out, with the
typically is light tan in color. qualities diminish. thickener and additives decomposed
and the base oil broken down.
The first three Groups [I, II, and III] are refined apparent viscosity, which is a measure of a greases
from petroleum crude oil (mineral oil) by various meth- ability to flow through an automatic lubrication system
ods, says Wright. The way oil is refined determines its at different temperatures, orifice sizes, and line lengths.
properties. Solvent refining used for Group I is the easi- By measuring flow characteristics, with an instrument
est, cheapest way to refine, but the oils properties are such as the Lincoln Ventmeter, for example, a greases
hinderedfor example, it oxidizes quickly. Group II suitability for an application can be determined. This
oils are hydro-treated to break apart unwanted molecules subject is a science of its own, however, and best dis-
and realign them; the resulting oil costs more, but has cussed with a knowledgeable lubricants specialist.
better properties.
Group III oils are hydro-cracked and are of such Compatibility
high quality that, from a lab-testing perspective, theyre When two grease formulations are mixed together,
difficult to distinguish from Group IV synthetic polyal- the result might or might not provide the lubrication
phaolefins, PAOs [a man-made oil based on natural con- properties required by the application. Grease compati-
stituents]. Group V includes all other base oils. bility charts attempt to give guidance in this regard by
Base-oil selection, both the quality and the viscosity, classifying mixtures as compatible, borderline (moder-
says ExxonMobils rkn, depends on the application and ately compatible), or incompatible. A web search for
operating conditions the grease will encounter. Synthetics, these charts will turn up more than youll want to read.
for example, he says, offer the best performance in tem- Most charts base recommendations solely on how
perature extremes, and those with a high viscosity index two thickeners get along, and to that extent are useful.
are better at maintaining their stated viscosity across a But be advised; all charts do not agree. Although incom-
wide temperature range. But the base oil alone, he says, is patibility is usually thickener related, it also can be a
usually not capable of handling all the challenging tasks function of additive incompatibilityor in rare in-
of lubrication and must be supplemented with additives. stances, base-oil incompatibility. Nor do compatibility
Additives have three functions, says ATSs Wright: charts address the effect of grease mixtures on perfor-
enhancing the base oils properties; suppressing its unde- mance aspects, such as resistance to extreme pressures
sirable properties; and adding properties the base does not or water washout. Nor do they address possible effects
have. Additives can include those that help the base oil on seals or yellow metals.
better handle oxidation, improve anti-wear properties, in- Typical manifestations of grease incompatibility in-
hibit rust and corrosion, or improve anti-friction proper- clude significant thinning of the grease, which might
ties, perhaps with the addition of molybdenum disulfide. increase as temperature and shear forces increase, and
One other aspect of grease behavior related to base- hardening of the grease, a function of base oils bleeding
oil viscosity and thickener properties is the products from the mixture at elevated temperatures.

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fundamentals, he says, and the machine

Use Compatibility Charts with Caution owner must adjust accordingly. A machine
digging 12 hours a day, in wet muck, and in
Aluminum Calcium Calcium
Lithium
12-
Lithium
Polyurea Clay
Grease-compatibility charts cold temperatures, says Wright, might well
Complex Complex Sulfonate Complex
Hydroxy typically base judgments on thickener require a different greasing strategy than a
Aluminum
C I M I I M I
behavior. Not all charts agree, nor do machine used four hours per day in a hot cli-
Complex
they consider the basic measurements mate digging abrasive sand.
Calcium
I C M I M C I
of consistency and dropping point. Eighty percent of the time, the manufac-
Complex
ExxonMobil includes the following turers recommendations will serve the ma-
Calcium
M M C M C I I
disclaimers with this chart. chine owner well, says Wright, but the
Sulfonate
This matrix is based on information commonly
owner must be aware of conditions that re-
Lithium
12- I I M C C M I
used in industry, providing a general assessment of quire deviation from the recommendations.
Hydroxy grease compatibility based on structural stability of
mixtures of different grease thickeners. Not addressed
Chevrons Badal makes the further obser-
Lithium
I M C C C M I
are potential additive-related incompatibilities vation that if fleet managers are working to-
Complex or other performance features. Classification
may differ for specific greases depending on
ward extending engine-oil drain intervals in
Polyurea
(shear M C I M M C M composition and manufacturing process. Always various vehicles, then they must be sure that
stable) recommended is to thoroughly remove and clean
out old grease remaining in application prior to
greases presently in use can go the extra dis-
Clay I I I I I M C converting to a different grease. Information in tance and still perform acceptably.
this table does not engage the responsibility
of ExxonMobil or its affiliated companies.
With a mixed fleet, in which an equip-
C: Compatible M: Moderately Compatible I: Incompatible
ment manager must see that proper greasing
fundamentals are practiced in applications as
varied as truck U-joints, excavator swing
In the lab, says CITGOs Turner, compatibility tests bearings, jaw-crusher thrust plates, and trailer wheel
usually include those for consistency and dropping bearingspolicing the use of grease is a daunting task.
pointfor each of the neat (unmixed) greases, for a And a conscientious effort to comply with every manu-
90/10 mix of the greases, both ways, and a 50/50 mix. facturers grease recommendation can lead to a long list
If consistency, compared with the neat greases, drops of grease types.
to the next lowest NLGI class, then the greases are in- To keep things straight in these situations, some have
compatibleas they are if the mixtures dropping point suggested color-coding grease guns and grease zerks;
falls out of the range of either neat grease. If changes in others suggest using different types of grease fittings
consistency or dropping point still fall within the that only mate with the appropriate gun. But what about
ranges of the neat greases, the mixture might be con- consolidating grease types without jeopardizing lubrica-
sidered borderline. tion quality on the various machines?
Chevrons Badal adds another dimension to compat- Complicating that endeavorat least according to a
ibility testing when proposing to replace one grease few fleet managers who have voiced this opinionis the
with another. The comparisons, he says, also should absence of guidance from some equipment dealers who
include mixing the new neat grease with a sample of have a surprising lack of lubrication knowledge regard-
the current grease pulled from the application. The rea- ing the products they sell. In other instances, goes the
son, he says, is that the current grease might be work- complaint, equipment manufacturers provide so little
ing in an environment where it picks up contaminants information about grease specifications, that fleet man-
that could affect compatibility, or the application itself agers cant intelligently choose an alternative product to
might render the mixture incompatible under specific that branded and recommended by the manufacturer.
operating conditions. For those who face this task, we can, at best, cau-
tiously direct them to lubrication specialists who have
The practical side demonstrated a thorough grasp of grease formulations
In the day-to-day task of maintaining machines, and their applications. Consolidating grease types can be
ATSs Wright says that the fundamentals of grease lubri- done, were told, but must be approached with due dili-
cation entail attention to the type of grease used, the gencewhich might include consulting an oil companys
volume of grease used, and frequency of application. product data sheets and a methodic compilation of grease
Operating conditions and duty cycles affect these requirements across varied machines in the fleet.

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Rough-Terrains
Ready for More Work

Rough-terrain cranes have proved their mettle on countless job sites, and new models are designed to
work even more efficiently as industries that use them revive
L
ink-Belt Cranes Brian Smoot, product manager,
telescopic rough-terrain cranes, sums up the util-
Rough-terrain cranes are ity of rough-terrain (RT) cranes and their wide
staples of the lifting industry, range of application. Theyre the wheelbar-
working in applications as rows of the job site for lifting chores, he says.
varied as urban infrastructure To keep pace with end-user requirements for efficient,
and reneries. Design safe, reliable lifting capability, manufacturers continu-
innovation continues, as with ally refine the design of these versatile machines, as is
this Link-Belt RTC 80150 that evident by the number of new models recently intro-
powers each of its six wheels ducedmany making their first official appearance at
hydrostatically. Conexpo 2017.
Liebherr, for example, introduced two new RT mod-
els at the show, the LRT 1090-2.1 and LRT 1100-2.1.
Liebherr manufactured rough-terrain models in the
1980s and into the mid-1990s and has now returned to
that market segment with new generation machines,
which, says the company, were preceded by extensive
analyses into the requirements for modern RT cranes,
particularly in the main market of North America.
The two new Liebherr models, respectively, have
rated lift capacities of 100 and 110 tons and main-boom
lengths of 154 and 164 feet. An outrigger-monitoring
system is standard equipment, as is the companys Vario-
Base feature, a one-button, auto-leveling outrigger sys-
tem. According to Liebherr, the new cranes have a curb
weight of about 121,000 pounds, including counter-
weight and all equipment, but that weight can be re-
duced for transport to about 88,000 pounds.
New for Link-Belt are the 75RT and 110RT, rated at
75 and 110 tons and having maximum tip heights of
208.7 and 261.7 feet, respectively. Both new models
feature Link-Belts Pulse 2.0 operating system, V-CALC
(Confined Area Lifting Capacities) outrigger-control
system, and telematics. According to Link-Belts Smoot,
a product distinctive in the companys RT line is the use
of six-wheel carriers for three of its largest models. Each
of the six wheels steers and is powered via a hydrostatic

Liebherrs decision to
motor. These features, says Smoot, contribute to job-site revive the rough-terrain integrated diagnostics, redesigned cab with 18 degrees
maneuverability. sector of its business of tilt, and multi-stage outriggers.
Also shown for the first time in North America at gives North American In the Sany America product range, the SRC885 is
Conexpo was the Grove GRT880, which, says Manito- buyers more choice. among the newest models. Rated at 85 tons lift capacity,
wocs Paul Cutchall, product manager, RT cranes, marks the SRC885 uses a five-section 148-foot main boom,
a generational update for the Grove RT range, focus- and a 52.5-foot extension is available. According to Sa-
ing on reliability, increased return on investment, ver- nys Leo Liangjian, the new model reflects the compa-
satility, and strong load charts. The new model, with a nys RT design approach: reach; power; maneuverabil-
rated lift capacity of 80 tons, has a maximum tip height ity; stability; simplicity.
of 223 feet and features the Manitowoc Crane Control Assessing the features of new machines, a number of
System. Operator amenities, says Cutchall, include a design aspects recuramong them operator safety, ease
tilting (20 degrees) cab, electronic joysticks, and intui- of operation, and reliability. New control systems, for
tive navigation of the control system. example, provide more intuitive operation of the crane,
New to North America, as well, is the Terex RT and safety features encompass sure-footed access to un-
100US, rated at 100 tons capacity and featuring, says cluttered decks, tilting cabs, automated outrigger con-
Terex, a compact design (10-foot width) that facilitates trol, and a choice of boom-extension configurations to
transport. The machine is equipped with a five-section assist in set up. More robust designs for structures, com-
154-foot main boom and has, says the company, a 210- ponents, and systems, as well as on-board diagnostics
foot maximum system length. The design philosophy and telematics capability, enhance reliability.
behind the new model, says Suresh Natarajan, director,
rough-terrain product management, can be summed up Market challenges
in three words: safe; simple; and reliable. The RT Although exact sales figures are difficult to pin down,
100US design features a new control system with marketers say that RT sales have declined in the past

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couple of years. Opinions differ somewhat about how

soon the market might recover, but the news is not all bad.
Cost of Ownership
The RT market is still down in North America, says f o r Ty p i c a l R T S i z e s
Terexs Natarajan, but there are reasons to be optimis- M-ton capacity Avg. initial price Avg. hourly rate*
tic. Oil prices at present are seeing small increases, and 10.0-16.9 $155,000 $57
the new administration seems open to infrastructure 17.0-24.9 $277,000 $74
spending. Were optimistic that we have hit the bottom 25.0-29.9 $265,000 $60
and will start to see the market recover. 35.00-39.9 $360,000 $90
Link-Belts Smoot is of similar opinion, but with 66.0-80.9 $715,000 $135
qualifiers. 81.0-110.9 $863,000 $190
Theres been a lack of confidence in infrastructure * Hourly rate represents the monthly ownership costs divided by 176, plus oper-
funding and in the prospect for long-term road-building ating cost. Adjusted operating unit prices used in the calculation are diesel fuel
at $2.30 per gallon, mechanics wage at $56.67 per hour, and money costs at
projects, he says. Also, rental fleets are saturated, and 1.875 percent.
rental companies are suffering from underutilization of Source: EquipmentWatch.com 800.669.3282
their fleets and not buying new. But that said, there might
be light at the end of the tunnel. Oil is up a bit, and road-
building contracts and other large projects that have been some regions having to deal with a lack of qualified op-
pending now seem to have a chance of being fulfilled. erators, while others face a limited amount of work.
Despite the prospect of a healthier RT market, the Fewer projects, says Sanys Liangjian, means in-
effects of the energy-sector slowdown still linger, says creasing competition among crane-using companies.
Liebherrs Randy Spike, product manager, LRT cranes.
At present, he says, customers generally are Purchasing principles
maintaining aging fleets and are very conservative Brand loyalty and the economics of having a uniform
about new purchases. fleet figure significantly into rough-terrain purchases,
Manitowocs Chris Bratthauar, marketing direc- and experienced buyers need little counselexcept, per-
tor, gives the current RT market a mixed review. haps, to be open to the features and benefits of untried
The RT market in North America was sig- brands and to periodically assess dealer capabilities.
nificantly down in 2016, says Bratthauar, on Be an informed buyer of product support and uptime
the order of 30 percent year-over-year. The capabilities, advises Liebherrs Randy Spike.
market continues to be challenging, with Even for more experienced buyers, though, the basics
no near-term recovery in sightand this still apply. Manitowocs Cutchall reminds buyers, for
trend could continue until used-crane example, that they need always to carefully consider the
prices and crane utilization rates requirements of anticipated applications against the
begin to recover. There are encour- model they might be considering.
aging signs, however, that the new Link-Belts Smoot adds to the list of fundamental
U.S administration will focus on purchase considerations. The safety aspects of the ma-
Designed specically for the investment in infrastructure. chine are critical, he says, as are its basic lifting capa-
North American market, the From an end-user stand- bilitiescapacity and boom length. Transportability is
Terex RT 100US is rated at 100 point, says Manitowocs also a major consideration, because you want to mini-
tons lift capacity and has a Cutchall, market chal- mize overflow loads, and along with that is whether the
main-boom length of 155 feet. lenges seem to vary machine can disassemble and assemble itself.
by regionwith The machines serviceability is important, and re-
lated to that is the distributors capabilities. One other
aspect to keep in mind is the machines emissions-con-
trol system; some project owners and local jurisdictions
require a certain level of control, say a Tier 4 engine,
before the machine can work on the site. Same applies
to certain safety requirements that the project owner
might require in the crane.

G a l l e r y o f R o u g h - Te r r a i n C r a n e s
L I N K - B E LT LIEBHERR
Six-wheel Hydrostatic VarioBase System
The Link-Belt rough-ter- Liebherrs two rough-terrain
rain line ranges in lift ca- models, the LRT 1090-2.1
pacity from 50 to 150 tons and LRT 1100-2.1, have rated
and in maximum tip lift capacities of 100 and 110
height from 168 to 311 tons, respectively. Both fea-
feet. Main boom lengths ture an outrigger-monitoring
range from 110 to 195 system, which, says Liebherr,
feet. According to Link- automatically detects the
Belt, safety features in- support status on tires or outriggers and saves the information to the crane
clude a flat deck and six points of access to the deck, no matter where the controller. Also standard is the companys VarioBase system, which allows
upper structure might be positioned. Three models in the line (80110, 80130, each outrigger beam to be extended to arbitrary lengths. The cranes are
and 80150) are six-wheel, hydrostatically powered units that use low-profile controlled, says Liebherr, via a load-moment indicator in the companys LIC-
tires to reduce overall transport height. CON controller.
SANY TA D A N O
SRC885 Rated at 80 Tons Up to 160 Tons Capacity
Sany America markets four Tadanos seven-model
rough-terrain models in North rough-terrain line has units
America, ranging from the ranging in lift capacity
SRC840 with a rated lift capac- from 15 to 160 tons. Maxi-
ity (at 10-foot radius) of 40 mum main-boom lengths
tons, to the SRC885, with a range from 78 to 200 feet,
rated capacity of 85 tons. The and maximum lift heights
SRC885, pictured here, uses a from 98 to 303 feet. The
148-foot, five-section main GR-1600XL is a three-axle model having selectable 6x2 or 6x4 drive configura-
boom that can accommodate a tions and 6x6 steering. Newest in the line is the GR1200XL-2, a two-axle
telescopic extension that adds up to 53 feet. The SRC885 features a Cummins model rated at 120 tons lift capacity and featuring a 183-foot, six-section
engine, Axle-Tech axles, and Dana power-shift transmission. boom that accommodates a 33-to-58-foot jib.
TEREX GROVE
North American RT 100US Broad Product Range
In North America, Terex Nine models in the Grove rough-terrain
markets seven rough-ter- line range in rated lift capacity from 30
rain models that provide to 150 tons, and in maximum tip
lift capacities from 30 to height from 146 to 312 feet. The mod-
130 tons. Main-boom els feature four-wheel drive and four-
lengths range from 94 to wheel steering with four steering
155 feet, and maximum tip modes. Boom-telescoping configura-
heights from 141 to 218 tions include synchronized, sequence
feet. Newest of the com- synchronized, and the companys Twin-
panys rough-terrain mod- Lock boom pinning system. Booms use
els is the RT 100US, with a the companys MEGAFORM design
rated lift capacity of 100 tons and a main-boom length of 154 feet. The RT that features a U-shaped cross-section. Boom extensions include fixed-
100US features three boom modes and a two-section folding jib. length-lattice, telescopic-lattice, and bifold-lattice types; all can be offset.

Equipment Executive
By MIKE VORSTER, Contributing Editor
Uncomplicate Labor Costing

Complex relationships exist between shop and payroll, so simplify the process
C
omplicated software problems often occur time and a half and that Sunday overtime is double
where workflows require one system to time. Lets assume that taxes, insurance, and fringe
talk to another so that they can exchange benefits come to 28 percent of base pay.
data or perform different parts of the same The second table shows the weekly payroll calcu-
workflow. lation for Sam and Joe based on these assumptions.
Most of us have been challenged by the interface We see that our two technicians cost us $3,066.88
between our maintenance management software for the week at an average hourly rate of $34.08
(MMS) and our enterprise resource planning soft- ($3,066.88 divided by 90 work hours). Sams hourly
ware (ERP). To be specific, many of us have won- rate for the week came to $25.60, and Joes rate
dered exactly how our work-order system interfaces came to $40.86.
with the formal and fully compliant payroll system We now need to work out the cost of technician
within the ERP. labor for each of the four machines. Two methodolo-
Lets see if we can shed some light on how it all gies are in fairly common use.
Mike Vorster works. We will keep things simple and assume that The first methodology uses the actual weekly
Mike Vorster is the David H. we have a company that has four rate of the actual technician that
Burrows Professor Emeritus machines (numbered 1 through Data recorded at a unit worked on the machine and ap-
of Construction Engineering 4) and two technicians: Sam and plies this to the hours worked by
at Virginia Tech and is the Joe. You will most certainly have
level in the MMS must the technician on the machine for
author of Construction more, but the principles remain be transferred to the the week. This is normally done
Equipment Economics, a the same. in the work-order system with
Lets assume that you have a
payroll system in the the rates being transferred from
handbook on the manage-
ment of construction equip- work order system that, among ERP to be processed. payroll to the work-order cost-
other things, records the num- ing system in order to calculate
ment fleets. Mike is lead
ber of hours worked by each technician on each work-order labor costs for each unit in the fleet.
presenter at the annual
machine. The first table shows the data collected for A sample calculation is shown in the third table,
Construction Equipment
a given week in our imaginary organization. where we see the hours worked by Sam and Joe on
Management Program We see that Sam worked a regular 40-hour each machine multiplied by their actual rates for the
(CEMP) and serves as a week while Joe worked 40 hours plus 10 hours of week: $25.60 and $40.86, respectively.
consultant in the area of overtime. Six of these were on Saturday and four This is certainly an accurate way of allocating
fleet management and on Sunday. We see that they spent time on all four technician costs to the units, but the question can be
organizational development. machines for a total of 24, 20, 14, and 32 hours, asked: Why should Unit 4 be unduly burdened by
His column won the Gold respectively. the fact that Joe has a higher rate and worked a lot of
Award from the American Although this is simple and straightforward, it overtime? This is not an unreasonable question, and
Society of Business does not end there. Data recorded at a unit level in the process can introduce fluctuations on unit costs
Publication Editors. the MMS must be transferred to the payroll system based solely on individual technicians rates and
in the ERP to be processed in compliance with all overtime. Also, and very importantly in many cases,
the current rules and regulations regarding prevail- this approach causes individual technicians labor
ing wages, overtime, social security, unemployment rates to become known to anyone working in the
taxes, workers compensation, public liability insur- work-order system.
ance, and fringe benefits. A variation of this methodology seeks to solve
Payroll calculations are not simple, so we need to these problems by using the average rate for techni-
make some assumptions to keep our example rea- cian labor for the week and applying this to the
sonably straightforward. Lets assume that Sam has hours worked by technicians on machines during
a base pay of $20 per hour and Joe has a base pay of the week. This answers a lot of concerns regarding
$28 per hour. Lets assume that Saturday overtime is fluctuations that occur with different technicians and

Work Order System Collects
Hours worked by 2 technicians on 4 machines
Machine
Technician 1 2 3 4 Total
Sam 6 20 14 40
Joe 18 32 50
Total 24 20 14 32 90
Payroll System Calculates

Base pay Base hrs Overtime hrs Double time Hrs worked Pay hrs Base pay Ins, tax, fringes Cost Avg hourly
Sam $20.00 40 0 0 40 40 $800.00 28% $1,024.00 $25.60
Joe $28.00 40 6 4 50 57 $1,596.00 28% $2,042.88 $40.86
Total 80 90 97 $2,396.00 $3,066.88
Avg hourly for technicians $26.62 $34.08
different amounts of overtime, and it causes indi-

vidual pay rates to remain confidential. It does, how- Labor Costs Using Actual Rates
ever, still mean that you cannot calculate labor costs Sam Joe
on work orders until you have transferred hours to Unit Hrs Rate Cost Hrs Rate Cost Total for unit
the payroll system and transferred the actual average 1 6 $25.60 $153.60 18 $40.86 $735.44 $889.04
rate for the week back from payroll. 2 20 $25.60 $512.00 0 $40.86 $- $512.00
The second methodology solves the complexity 3 14 $25.60 $358.40 0 $40.86 $- $358.40
of these workflows by estimating a standard hourly 4 0 $25.60 $- 32 $40.86 $1,307.44 $1,307.44
rate for all technicians and using this to calculate Total 40 $1,024.00 50 $2,042.88 $3,066.88
work order labor costs within the MMS. Nothing is
passed to and from the ERP or payroll system ex-
cept the hours data needed to perform a formal and
fully compliant payroll calculation. If we assume Labor Costs Using the Standard Rates
that our example company has calculated a standard Unit Hours Standard shop rate Total for unit
shop rate of $36 per hour for Sam and Joe, then the 1 24 $36.00 $864.00
calculation is shown in the fourth table. 2 20 $36.00 $720.00
The use of an estimated standard rate will, of 3 14 $36.00 $504.00
course, introduce inaccuracies, but these are not seen 4 32 $36.00 $1,152.00
as material when it comes to determining work-or- Total 90 $3,240.00
der labor costs and other operational statistics used
in fleet decision making. The difference between the
actual cost of $3,066.88 in third table and the stan- simplicity, precision, and accuracy. Work order
dard cost of $3,240.00 in the fourth can be trued costs calculated in the MMS are not the final word.
up in a separate calculation, but this reintroduces They provide good information and operational sta-
a complexity to the workflow that many companies tistics that that help us run our fleets. Payroll costs
see as unnecessary. calculated in the ERP are the final auditable and
The secret to success in standard costing does, reportable word. Precision is more important than
of course, depend on the accuracy of the estimated material accuracy.
standard cost. This is not a complex calculation, Understand what is going on, know what you
and the accuracy is relatively easily monitored in a want, and make reasonable decisions that simplify
technician labor variance account which compares workflows as much as possible. Make sure you have
the actual costs experienced for technician labor the information you need for good, well considered
($3,066.88) with the costs recovered at the standard management decisions. Dont add complexity for
rate ($3,240.00). unnecessary precision.
The process is complex, yet, as with many things, For more on asset management, visit www.
we are caught in a box defined by complexity, ConstructionEquipment.com/Institute.

Lifting Report
Volvo PL4809E Works as Two Machines

The new pipe layer is excavator-based and can work as a conventional digging
machine when required
A
ccording to Volvo Construction Equipment, the new excava- The PL4809E has a rated tipping
tor-based PL4809E rotating pipe layer has safety-enhancing capacity of 242,000 pounds
features, uses an advanced load-management system, and is and is equipped with
easier to transport, compared with conventional pipe layers Volvos Load Management
that might require removal of boom and counterweight. The companys System and an anti-
claim is that the PL4809E, using a Volvo D13J Tier 4-Final engine, de- two-block system.
livers lifting capacity that outperforms the largest traditional side booms
in its size class. When not working as a pipe layer, the PL4809E can be
converted to a conventional excavator for conventional tasks.
With a maximum 242,000-pound tipping capacity, the new pipe layer,
says Volvo, can take on heavy-duty tasks, such as loading and off-load-
ing, tie-ins, and feeding pipe-bending machinesand do so in rugged
terrain and on slopes of up to 35 degrees. The machines 360-degree
swing capacity, says the company, allows operators to safely rotate the
superstructure when lifting and placing large, heavy pipe, anywhere
around the machine.
Volvo says that in as little as 4.5 hours, the PL4809E can be converted
into a standard excavator by switching the pipe-layer boom for an ex- Specifications
cavator alternative included in the optional digging kit. By offering the Volvo D13J Tier 4-Final
benefits of two machines in one, says Volvo, users get the most out of Engine
372 hp @ 1,800 rpm
their investment. Hydraulic performance is matched for both pipe-laying Gross power
129,000-142,500 lb.
and digging applications, according to Volvo, and the machine exhib- Operating weight
30 ft. 2 in.
its no loss of power in either configuration. Std. boom length
36 ft. 9 in.
Pre-configured booms allow for installation of an optional Ext boom length
35 deg.
boom extension on the machine, providing the same lifting Max. working slope
capacity, says Volvo, but with added reach and hook height.
Pad-type protectors on the boom are designed to avoid
machine damage if pipe touches the boom. The new pipe layers cab is hydraulically elevated
and ROPS-certified. The operators station features the
Volvo Load Management System (LMS), allowing op-
erators to manage and monitor loads and to receive alerts,
via visible and audible warning signals, when load limits are
approaching. Operators see what loads can be safely picked,
relative to the slope, says Volvo, as displayed on a 7-inch color
monitor. LMS light bars on each side of the boom indicate load
status, via three colored lights, to both the operator and ground crew.
The PL4809E also has an anti-two-block system.
The PL4809E can be fitted with Volvos CareTrack telematics
system, allowing users to track machine location and remotely
monitor machine health and performance. Grouped greasing
points and filters accessible from ground level contribute to
serviceability, says Volvo, and handrails, guardrails, and
anti-slip plates promote safety when technicians perform
routine maintenance.

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Lifting Report
New Grove: Lighter, Longer, Stronger

The Grove TMS9000-2 truck crane reflects Manitowocs latest engineering principles
The new Grove uses a 450-horsepower Cummins ISX12 engine and offers a choice of either a manual or an automated-manual transmission.
L
ighter, longer, stronger. Those words, says The Manitowoc Co., Though the TMS9000-2 is lighter, says Manitowoc, its boom length
builder of Grove cranes, reflect the basic engineering approach and capacity have both increased. The crane features a new 169.3-foot,
when designing the new Grove TMS9000-2 truck crane, which six-section Megaform boom that uses the Grove Twin-Lock pinning sys-
the company calls its next-generation truck crane. tem and requires no grease. Manual or hydraulic swing-away jibs are
The 115-ton-capacity crane features a number of improvements, com- available, along with additional inserts.
pared with previous models, that will enable owners to increase their On average, according to Manitowoc, load charts for the new model
utilization and lifting capabilities, says Manitowoc. The new crane is (with maximum counterweight) have improved about 5 percent, com-
lighter, says the company, thus increasing its roadability in terms of pared with its predecessors load chart. The new model also shares the
complying with North American gross-vehicle-weight requirements. same counterweight system as the TMS9000E, allowing owners to inter-
The new model also has a longer boom, which, says Manitowoc, in- change counterweights and wing weights.
creases reach and enables users to complete a wider variety of applica- The TMS9000-2 uses the Manitowoc Crane Control System
tions. And the crane is stronger, says the company, with revised load (CCS), providing six predefined boom sequences to maximize crane
charts for all counterweight configurations. utilization, says Manitowoc, and also incorporating features from
The Grove TMS9000-2 is a clear example of The Manitowoc Way CCS-equipped Grove all-terrain models, including an intuitive boom
in action, says Harrison Hipple, product manager for truck-mounted configurator mode that facilitates selecting the optimum boom posi-
cranes at Manitowoc. We brought our customers in at the earliest stages tion and length for a specific lift. The operator enters lift parameters,
of designing this crane to ensure we made a product that fits their lifting and the system calculates the optimum configuration. Also, new
needs. It was engineered with one goal in mind: to increase utilization four-position outrigger system provides greater set-up flexibility,
rates for customers and increase their return on investment. says Manitowoc.
The TMS9000-2 is approximately 800 pounds lighter than its prede- Along with CCS, the cranes cab features a new air-conditioning sys-
cessor, the TMS9000E, and the reduction in weight, says Manitowoc, tem, ergonomic controls, and a series of cameras to assist operators both
enables added capability for carrying counterweight, cribbing, and relat- while driving and lifting. Reverse and passenger-side blind-spot cameras
ed items for a wider variety of applications. The optimized truck crane help operators maneuver, and when lifting, a camera provides visibility
will meet a diverse range of road regulations across North America, says the hoists.
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By TOM BERG, Truck Editor
Cummins X15 Wins Truck Writers Award

Truck Writers of North America panel cites advanced combustion design within the Efficiency Series engines
as the innovation that helped it beat out four other finalists
U
nusual valve operation to achieve extra fuel eco onomyy in Cum--
mins X15 Efficiency Series diesel is among thhe features that
merited a Technical Achievement Award from tthe Truck Writ--
ers of North America. It garnered the most votees among g five
our--
finalists previously selected by a panel of 10 trade press jo
nalists, including Construction Equipments truck editor.
The annual award has been given by TWNA since
1991, when this writer presented it to Grote Indus-
tries, the first to market a red LED marker lamp:
now a ubiquitous appliance from numerous sources
on trucks and trailers. The award has represented
what writers considered the best of truck-related prod-
ucts and services introduced in the named year. The
2016 award was presented to Cummins representatives
last month, during an industry meeting in Nashville, Tenn. n.
The engine won for its advanced combustion design n thatt
includes a little-used Atkinson Cycle, and other features, said Jim Park,
chairman of the selection committee and a writer for CanadianC and
American trucking magazines. It beat out four other finalists who had
previously topped a pool of 15 candidates for the award.
Cummins redesigned its ISX15 to meet 2017 federal grreenhouse ggas
and fuel economy requirements, and introduced two models m called
X15 Performance and X15 Efficiency. The Efficiency version em--
ploys valve action and other advances that add about 3 peercent in fuel
efficiency over the ISX15, the company said when it in ntroduced the
revised engine last year. John Baxter, a former mechanic and veteran Cummins X15
freelance writer, looked closely at the technical descripttion and came Efficiency
up with his own: diesels
The engines valve events are modified so that compreession is slight-
g - Atkinson Cycle
ly limited, allowing for greater-than-normal expansion du uringg the power
p r valve action and
stroke that follows, he explained. other fuel-saving features
That means that the gases expand to 20 times theirr volume at the merited the 2016 Technical
pistons top center by the time they are released, as opp pposed to stan-- Achievement Award from the
dard expansion factors in the range of 15-17 to 1. Allowingowing the burn- Truck Writers of North America.
ing gases more room to expand captures energy that is normally thrown
away when the exhaust valve opens. Cummins doesnt advertise it as an tion of this high performing, easy-to-service brake type. Next in the
Atkinson Cycle, but thats what it is. rankings was another Volvo-Mack product, called iSee and Predictive
As with any voting, the outcome wasnt unanimous and in fact was Cruise Control, respectively, which memorizes terrain features of a
quite close among three of the top five finalists. But enough panelists trucks route and remembers them the next time a truck traverses that
voted for the X15E that it emerged on top, slightly edging out another se- route and operates the powertrain accordingly.
ries of diesels, from Volvo and Mack, which use a wave piston, among Because these products are all relatively new, we writers cannot pre-
other things, to achieve higher fuel economy. Tied with that was Ac- dict how durable and reliable theyll be. But they stand out in technical
curides AccuSteel wheel with a special anti-corrosive treatment. conception and execution, and should help truck owners operate more
Further down in the rankings was SAF-Hollands P89 air disc brake efficiently while meeting ever more strict government regulations. And
for trailers, which cuts weight and cost that have been barriers to adop- this time, Cummins X15 Efficiency emerged as the best of the best.

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Toro
The MB TX 2500 Tracked
Mud Buggy is a solution
for the concrete placement
and material handling
equipment categories. The
unit offers intuitive con-
trols, can carry up to 2,500
pounds of material, and
features a 25-horsepower
Kohler Condant engine.
Additionally, the MB TX
2500 can reach transport
BOLT speeds of up to 6 mph in
Go Rhino offers its new Total Bumper System forward and 3 mph in re-
for 2007-2016 Jeep JK and JKU models with verse. Toro says the End-
BOLTs (Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology) less Kevlar reinforced
codeable lock. Go Rhinos winch-ready modular tracks are built for high
Total Bumper System is equipped with a built in performance and offer traction for a wide range of terrain, including hillsides, culverts, and ditches.
gear drawer that locks with the ignition key to The unit also performs in a variety of challenging conditions such as mud, gravel, and snow. A
keep gear secure. The drawer offers lockable dump switch design travels with the controls, ensuring that the dump switch is always at the oper-
out-of-sight storage capable of holding winch ators ngertips. The unit also features an auto-return dump feature that eliminates the need for
and towing gear, while the bumper system al- the operator to wait for the tub to return to traveling position. Weight is approximately 1,575
lows for 16 front end combinations for complete pounds and tub volume is 16 cubic feet.
customization. BOLT locks are quickly pro- Circle 838 on the reader service card
grammed the rst time the ignition key is in-
serted into the lock cylinder. Once the key is in-
serted, spring-loaded plate tumblers move up Lincoln Electric
and down, uniquely coding the cylinder to that Lincoln says its Flextec 650X multi-process welder gives operators full functionality and control at
specic key. From then on, only the drivers Jeep the arc without an added control cable, due to the companys embedded CrossLinc Technology. The
ignition key is needed to unlock any number of Flextec 650X is rated at 650 amps, 44 volts at 100 percent duty cycle. It delivers up to 815 amps for
BOLT locks. heavy applications or a stable arc at low currents for MIG or TIG welding on thin materials. Typical
Circle 848 on the reader service card applications include construction, shipbuilding, and heavy
fabrication. Its made for large-diameter stick, ux-
ux-
cored, MIG or submerged arc welding on thickk ma--
terials and is also capable of gouging with up to
a half-inch carbon. Using CrossLinc, the Flextec
650X now enables remote control of proceduree
settings at the arc.
Fumoto
The T212R and T212RNS are oil drain valves
made specically for the Caterpillar ACERT
engine oil pan and t models such as the
C-13 and C-15. They feature single-piece in-
stallation, meaning the user no longer needs
the ADP-205 adapter, and a compact design.

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Yuneec
Yuneec VTOL/Vertical
TakeOff/Landing
sUAS are capable of
low and slow ight
with greater stability
and safety than a
typical quadcopter
system, the company
says. Greater stabil-
Precision Grading ity provides for
Only Level Best laser guided higher quality imag-
grading boxes are precise to within 0.1 inch. ing, resulting in high-
Simple attachment for skid loaders and tractors of all types. resolution 2D ortho
Compatible with all guidance systems. or 3D maps, precision volumetrics, and 3D surface models. The user-con-
gurable fail-safe systems ensure return to launch in the event of lost sig-
Smoothest push-pull operation.
nal, low battery, or signal interference, and the speed control provides pi-
lots a rapid-return to home in the event of sudden changes in the ight
environment. The H520 is made for construction sites requiring precision,
speed, and multiple payloads for intelligent worksite reporting.
No Equal for Grading This Precise Circle 847 on the reader service card
For about half the cost of a new pickup truck you

can grade to within a tenth of an inch of spec. Ox Bodies
The TrailMaker dump body is constructed of carbon steel that offers the
SIMPLE.
weight of aluminum, making it up to 35 percent lighter than standard Ox
Why grade that precisely? Bodies dump bodies. Designed specically for the transportation of sand,
dirt, asphalt, and small construction aggregates, the TrailMaker is avail-
The more precise the grade, the greater the able in 14- to 20-foot body lengths and offers capacities ranging from 7.3
to 33 cubic yards. In addition to the durability offered by its carbon steel
savings on gravel and concrete costs. The standard construction, a key feature of the TrailMaker is a dump oor free of weld
10% overage estimate can be reduced to low single seams to ensure payloads particularly asphaltare completely dis-
charged, eliminating the need for operators to shovel trapped material, the
digits. The better the bid, the more contracts you company says.
win. Do the math.
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overage? Lets find out. Contact Level Best today.
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Tandemloc
Tandemlocs off-the-
shelf AR12 Diame-
tral Tongs range in
capacities up to
3,000 pounds with a
14-inch maximum di-
ameter. The diame-
ter also can be cus-
tomized per the
customers require-
ments. Units are for
handling cylindrical
items such as pipe,
round bar, and any other cylindrical item falling within the working load
limit and diameter size each tong is designed for. The AR12 Series Tongs
include the Tandemloc Autolatch for object engagement. Autolatch feature
allows the tong to engage and capture the load, perform the lift, and then
safely disengage from the load upon the placement in its new location
all without electrical or manual human involvement. As with all the com-
panys below-the-hook lifting devices, these tongs are proof tested and Circle 770
certied to 125 percent of the working load limit and meet ASME B30.20
and BTH-1 specications.
Felling Trailers
The I Series model line incorporates additional standard features, struc-
tural strength, and ease of operator use. The design of the hitch plate
area has been simplied, Felling says, to reduce the number of welds
needed in production, which adds integrity and strength in nal construc-
tion. The tailboard incorporates a 4-tail light LED system and also offers a
level transition onto rear deck boards when loading. An additional two
inches has been added to the ramp width, providing an 18-inch center
gap between ramps. Also, the tongue area maintains the space and ca-
pacity to accommodate different toolbox sizes.
Felling Trailers range from 3,000-pound utility
trailers to 120,000-pound hydraulic goose-
neck trailers; its standard trailer line includes
over 220 models.
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Donaldson
Donaldson offers a snap-in pleated bag lter for its Torit RF Baghouse dust collector, which is used in grain handling, min-
ing, woodworking, and other industries with large volumes of abrasive dust. The snap-in option is already available on the
companys Modular Baghouse, another Torit dust collector model widely used in these industries. The company says its
snap-in option provides tool-free lter installation and when combined with pleated lters, snap-in installation can reduce
labor and downtime costs by up to 50 percent compared with standard felt bags and cages.
Michelin
Michelin Tweel Technologies has introduced a
Hard Surface Traction version of its 12N16.5 X
Tweel SSL Airless Radial Tire. The tire is de-
signed for skid steer loaders that work on hard
or highly abrasive surfaces, such as asphalt and
paving, where tires tend to have a short tread
life due to the aggressive nature of these appli-
cations. The tires are also meant for construc-
tion, transfer stations, waste handling, pave-
ment maintenance, or material handling. The
tire is constructed with a 48/32nd tread depth
containing a high scrub compound for maximum
tread life. With 8/32nd of undertread, the outer
core tread can be retreaded multiple times, Mi-
chelin says. The spokes are specially designed
to enhance the models endurance.
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fumes and gases to blow-off applications, such as drying of parts, cooling
of moldings, castings, and food products.
Vermeer
Vermeers Silver Series
drill rod is composed of
S135 common grade
steel and is threaded in
the same facility as the
companys Firestick drill
rod with the same col-
umn wall thickness. The
Silver Series drill rod is
available in four sizes:
1.66-inch, 1.9-inch,
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Iron Works
By TOM BERRY, Archivist, H.C. E. A.
St. Lawrence Seaways Construction Grandeur
I
n the mid- and late-1950s, the St. Law-
rence River, in the vicinity of Massena,
N.Y., was an epicenter of heavy construc-
tion activity. The river was being devel-
oped to allow ocean-going ships access to
the Great Lakes. Contractors built a dam and
separate power plant on the main channels of
the river, along with 11 miles of levees, and ex-
cavated a 3.5-mile channel that connected two
of the locks. Upstream, near Iroquois, Quebec,
another dam, lock, and ship channel were con-
structed in conjunction with other work.
The statistics for all this work are astound-
ing. The 13 contracts for which this writer has
information involved more than 55,000,000
cubic yards of excavation, often in very diffi-
cult riverbed and glacial material, and placing
almost 1,400,000 cubic yards of concrete. An
additional contract was let for the production
of approximately 3,000,000 cubic yards of ag-
gregates for the project.
An incomplete list of equipment used in- Barnhart Island Power Plant under construction. Planning and executing the placement of those two cranes on
cluded 26 large shovels and cranes, including their towers required engineering expertise that was probably of little notice in the grand scope of the project..
a half dozen Manitowoc 4500 6-yard machines
and four Bucyrus-Erie electric shovels; three Island Power Plant. Two shovelsapparently The Historical Construction Equipment
walking draglines; nine whirley cranes; 33 mo- 2.5-cubic-yard Northwest 80-D modelsare Association (HCEA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit
tor scrapers; more than 160 Euclid 22-ton end visible, one at the floor of the excavation and organization dedicated to preserving the his-
dumps; and a fleet of 162 Euclid bottom-dump another on the bench above. Several Euclid tory of the construction, dredging, and surface-
trucks ranging in capacity from 13 to 25 cubic 22-ton R-22 haulers, equipped with radiator mining equipment industries. With more than
yards. Euclid ran advertising in the late 1950s guards, are gathered around the working shov- 4,000 members in 25 countries, our activities
touting the popularity of its equipment on the el, and a large drill, believed to be a Joy TWM5, include publication of a quarterly educational
Seaway; additional Euclids included TC-12 is at work above the pit. The most prominent magazine, Equipment Echoes; operation of the
crawler tractors, various motor scrapers, and machines are two of the four Washington Iron National Construction Equipment Museum
trucks built from R-22 haulers and TDT trac- Works whirley cranes on the project; one is be- and archives in Bowling Green, Ohio; and
tors that were used to haul concrete buckets ing used to assemble the other. hosting an annual working exhibition of re-
between batch plants and cranes. The Barnhart Island Power Plant is now the stored construction equipment. The 2017 show
Six contractsthe Barnhart Island power Moses-Saunders Power Dam, named for Rob- will be November 3-5 at the Ederville Train
plant, Long Sault Dam, Dwight D. Eisenhower ert Moses and Robert H. Saunders, respective and Tractor Show, Carthage, N.C. Individual
and Grass River locks, and two sections of ship chairmen of the New York Power Authority and memberships within the USA and Canada are
channelwere constructed by Peter Kiewit Ontario Hydro. The two men oversaw construc- $35 for one year, $66.95 for two years, $99.95
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