Excessive moisture a problem Nov 6, 2009
With October having been so dreary, roads didn't have a chance to dry out, Schulte said, which affected the amount of blading motor grader operators could accomplish ... This week, Richels plans for motor grader operators to begin blading with serrated edged blades to cut up some of the mud packed onto the roads. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Will US factories show signs of life? Oct 18, 2009
Why it's important: Caterpillar makes bulldozers, motor graders and other machines used to build everything from highways to hospitals. Its engines power cargo ships that help form the backbone of global trade and pump oil and natural gas from the earth. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Exploration of regional health center part of pact approved by county council Oct 9, 2009
Heard finance director T.M. Thomas report the county s expenses for its 2009-2010 budget are on line outside of the unforeseen expense of approximately $5,800 to replace a hydraulic pump for the oldest motor grader. Since completing our first full quarter at the end of September, the year-to-date expenditure percentage is at 22 percent of the total budget, leaving us with a remaining balance of about $5. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
More than 350 Ky. surplus vehicles being auctioned Sep 30, 2009
Trucks, motor graders, rollers, loaders, backhoes, mowers, dump trucks, bush hogs and other equipment will be among the items for sale. The auction is one of several the state is holding. (FOX19.com, OH)
City authorizes grant applications for downtown revitalizaiton, library Sep 24, 2009
Equipment purchases include a 1999 Tymco 600 Street Sweeper, $70,458; 2008 John Deere 310J Backhoe, $63,500; 1996 Motor Grader, $66,500; 1987 Ford Dump Truck, $25,000; 1981 John Deere tractor, $8,000; 2006 1 ton dump truck, $38,539; 1972 Gallion Drum Roller, $l, 500; 1983 John Deere Backhoe, $35,000 (sold); 2003 John Deere Backhoe, $64,000 (traded); 1980 Gallion Road Grader, $25,000 (traded). During the discussion on bills, Councilman Herington question why the city was paying for locating water... (Kalona News, IA)
Ritchie Bros. to sell large number of late model equipment items for Rodman Companies and others in Fort Worth unreserved public auction Sep 20, 2009
Late model equipment from Rodman includes: crawler tractors, wheel loaders, motor graders, hydraulic excavators, articulated dump trucks, compactors, directional drills, crushers, truck tractors and low-boy, end-dump and vacuum trailers. "With the state of the economy like it is, we have to downsize our fleet. The issue facing us is the volume of equipment already in the market place," said Mike Flowers, Fleet Manager, Rodman Companies LLC. "To give ourselves the greatest opportunity to sell our... (PR Newswire)
George Bradley to retire after 16 years of maintaining Lodi's streets (5) Aug 28, 2009
ADVERTISEMENT George Bradley stands in front of an antique Austin Motor Grader on Monday. The equipment was used for grading streets. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Deller will seek re-election Aug 13, 2009
Considering himself a hands-on commissioner, Deller said he would just as easily be out on a motor grader fixing roads as in his office shuffling papers. . (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Secondi Metropolitan Assembly to procure heavy duty equipment Jul 19, 2009
At an emergency session of the assembly in Sekondi, the members said purchase of the equipment, which include bulldozers and motor grader vibratory roller would reduce the high cost in renting the machines. Mr Kobina Pra Annan, Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) noted at the meeting that the Urban Roads Department is not adequately equipped to assist in the development and cleaning of the city. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Changes to BMP manuals OKd9:23 am | (No comments posted.) Jul 16, 2009
Approved purchasing a 2009 John Deere 770G motor grader for 117,800 from RDO Equipment Co., of Sioux Falls. Tabled further discussion on the Sandy Shore expansion proposal between resident Gary Wilson and the South Dakota Department of Games, Fish and Parks until the July 28 meeting. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Board rejects jail bids; plan to start anew Jun 17, 2009
In another bidding matter, the county sold a 215,000 bond note for the purchase of a motor grader, used to create flat road surfaces. The board, after reviewing several bids, issued the bond to Bancorp South at an interest rate of 3. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
County to upgrade railroad crossings May 28, 2009
The safety topic of the month was to help improve motor grader operator skills using modern controls and functions. The library remitted 249. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Commissioners will meet Tuesday8:38 pm | (No comments posted.) May 23, 2009
Among scheduled agenda items are a discussion with Todd Architects concerning a feasibility study for an annex at the courthouse, a meeting with Historical Society Director Jaclyn Ludowese, a property tax abatement for the Town of Florence and the opening of bids for the sale of three motor graders and a loader at 10 a.m.. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Room in the courthouse and is open to the public. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Local author goes the extra (nautical) mile May 14, 2009
In other business, the Board passed resolutions to sell highway equipment including a 1969 Motor Grader at a minimum bid of 1200 and a 1967 Caterpillar Bulldozer for 5000. The bid deadline is 4 p.m. on June 8. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Meade County roads sustain slight damage May 2, 2009
Eleven motor graders are running each work day. McGirr said roads considered emergency need routes get top priority. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
WYDOT warns motorists to take caution Apr 18, 2009
All plows, loaders and motor graders are on the roads clearing the wet, heavy snow. WYDOT reports that wind has picked up in some areas, hampering the plows with snow drifts. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Large selection of equipment and real estate to be sold in upcoming unreserved Ritchie Bros. auction in Edmonton Apr 15, 2009
"There is a variety of equipment for the oil and gas, construction, agricultural and transportation industries, as well as a good selection of real estate, all of which will be sold to the highest bidders on auction day, regardless of price." The auction includes more than 100 hydraulic excavators, 85 crawler tractors, 60 motor scrapers, 45 motor graders, 45 wheel loaders, and a variety of transportation and agricultural equipment, including more than 90 truck tractors, and 45 agricultural... (Canada Newswire)
Road official eyes machinery Apr 11, 2009
By , Staff Writer Saturday, April 11, 2009. The department also is preparing to unload some of its old machinery. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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The World Link : Road official eyes machinery. Road official eyes machinery. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Supreme Court to appoint judge for local Gillam lawsuit (563) Apr 1, 2009
Gillam had sent the commission a letter Oct. 24 claiming Lincoln had taken cash and other considerations from Riggs Cat for the purchase of a motor grader in 2007 and from Regions Bank for purchasing a former shoe store for 175,000 when it was worth 50,000. According to Gillam, Lincoln had taken an inadequate amount of money to chip/seal a private citizen's road. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
March madness: 90 percent of streets plowed Mar 26, 2009
Firefighters had to use a front-end loader and a motor grader to reach her home on Nogales Way. Fritz gave birth to a 7-pound girl, Clarke Merrin, about an hour after arriving at Campbell County Memorial Hospital, her husband Pat Fritz said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Falcons pass on L.J. Smith Mar 17, 2009
Makes much more sense to me to give the TEs we have a real chance - coach them into blockers and spend draft picks on defense and maybe some more offensive line motor graders. March 16th, 20091:01 pm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Columbus in bullseye of storm path Feb 14, 2009
The county had four truck plows and 10 motor graders poised to begin moving snow. Were just waiting for plowable snow, about 2 to 3 inches, said County Highway Superintendent Fred Liss about 7:30 a.m. Once we go out, well be out there all day. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Commissioners watch senate bills Feb 11, 2009
A joint power agreement was entered into with Beadle County of Huron for bridge material, culverts and motor grader blades. This year's contract will reflect a 9% increase. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
News highlights Feb 8, 2009
The latest reductions include 500 production workers in Aurora, where Caterpillar makes wheel loaders and hydraulic excavators; 1,026 production workers in Decatur, where the company makes off-highway trucks, motor graders and wheel tractor scrapers; and 584 production workers in East Peoria, where Caterpillar makes track-type tractors and pipe layers. Caterpillar said it notified employees Friday of the permanent layoffs scheduled to begin in April. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Suspending Operations Feb 8, 2009
equipment such as motor graders, bull doziers, back hoes, track hoes, off. road trucks and super-sized farm equipment. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
County budget reflects expected decrease in revenue Feb 7, 2009
With the six motor graders owned by the county on a regular rotation for replacement, the county plans to bid one, but is not certain it will be purchased. According to Barry, the county has traded in the six-year-old grader each year, while it still has enough trade-in value to keep the purchase price of the new one down. (California Democrat, MO)
