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A MESSAGE FROMTHE PRESIDENTGene Snowden, Jr.RELIABLEEQUIPMENTDear Equipment User:We all know construction can be a cyclical entity, and througheach cycle we’ve always remained ready to help you in anyway we can. One way we can help is by working with you tounderstand the needs of your business and demonstrate how theoutstanding equipment lines we carry can benefit your bottomline. Another is backing up our equipment with responsive partsand service capabilities that are second-to-none.Komatsu’s revolutionary dozers, which have drawn ravereviews from industry experts and users alike, are among ourfeature products in this issue of your <strong>Brandeis</strong> magazine. Find outhow the D155AX-6 with the Sigma blade is helping companiesmove more material faster. You’ll also see that the new D51recently won a very prestigious industry award for its design,which increases operator visibility for more accurate and efficientwork in a large number of applications.No matter what you use equipment for, we’re here to helpensure it maintains its productivity and reliability. We can dothat by working with you to schedule a preventive maintenanceinspection at your convenience. During the process, we’ll checkyour equipment thoroughly and point out any issues that maycause a major problem down the road. That way, you avoid costlydowntime.To schedule an inspection, feel free to call us or stop by one ofour locations. We’ll be happy to work with you any way we can.Sincerely,BRANDEIS MACHINERY & SUPPLY COMPANYGene Snowden, Jr.President and Chief Operating OfficerRESPONSIVESERVICE

THE PRODUCTS PLUSTHE PEOPLE TO SERVE YOU!IN THIS ISSUE<strong>HEFLIN</strong> <strong>INC</strong>.See why this longtime demolition contractor is expanding to offerconcrete recycling.GUEST OPINIONAGC Chief Executive Officer Stephen E. Sandherr addresses constructionindustry priorities as the organization outlines six specific issues forCongress to act upon.INDUSTRY OUTLOOKRead what key industry leaders have to say about the state of thecountry’s infrastructure and what should be done to fund improvements.PRODUCT INNOVATIONSFind out why customers are praising Komatsu’s D155 dozer with therevolutionary Sigma blade.NEW EQUIPMENTSee how Komatsu’s new WA320PX-6 parallel tool carrier offers benefits tousers in a wide range of applications.NEW UTILITY PRODUCTSIf you are looking for big-excavator features in a utility-size package, theKomatsu PC88MR-8 could be the answer.LOUISVILLE, KY1801 Watterson TrailLouisville, KY 40299-2454(502) 491-4000FAX (502) 499-3195STANVILLE, KY130 Mare Creek RoadStanville, KY 41659-7003(606) 478-9201FAX (606) 478-9208FORT WAYNE, IN7310 Venture LaneFort Wayne, IN 46818-1256(260) 489-4551FAX (260) 489-1620Published by Construction Publications, Inc. for <strong>Brandeis</strong> Machinerywww.brandeismachinery.comLEXINGTON, KY1389 Cahill DriveLexington, KY 40504-1167(859) 259-3456FAX (859) 254-0783PADUCAH, KY160 County Park Rd.Paducah, KY 42001(270) 444-8390FAX (270) 575-4907INDIANAPOLIS, IN8410 Zionsville RoadIndianapolis, IN 46268-1524(317) 872-8410FAX (317) 872-8417CORBIN, KY1484 American Greeting Card RoadCorbin, KY 40701-4813(606) 528-3700FAX (606) 528-9014EVANSVILLE, IN2506 Highway 41 NorthEvansville, IN 47711-4048(812) 425-4491FAX (812) 425-1171SOUTH BEND, IN3160 Youngs CourtSouth Bend, IN 46614(574) 233-8770FAX (574) 233-8775J. A. (Jay) Paradis, III, ChairmanCharles Leis, Chief Executive OfficerGene Snowden Jr., President & Chief Operating OfficerTony Estes, Senior Vice President/Sales & RentalsLarry Shuck, Senior Vice President/General Manager Crane & Material HandlingRon Weir, Used Equipment ManagerChuck Mueller, Vice President/Coal Services ManagerDavid Coultas, Vice President/Regional Sales ManagerKeith Harlan, Vice President/Product Support ServicesAnthony Hillyard, Fleet Maintenance & Repair ManagerTodd Coffey, Corporate Service ManagerDan Brandon, Manager of Sales & Rental ServicesDave Bauer, Utility Equipment ManagerSean McGuire, Corporate Rental ManagerChris Hooker, Coal Sales ManagerSpencer DePoy, Regional Sales ManagerLOUISVILLESteve Seelbach,Branch ManagerWes Broyles,Service ManagerDoug Flynn,Machine Sales Rep.Lee Schilling,Machine Sales Rep.Gene Snowden III,Machine Sales Rep.Tommy Johnson,Product Support Sales Rep.John Harping,Product Support Sales Rep.Bob Bisig,Parts ManagerCraig Leis,Rental Rep.STANVILLEBarry Justice,Branch ManagerHarold Vititoe,Service ManagerRalph Scott,Machine Sales Rep.Randy Reynolds,Coal SalesmanJack Hunt,Product Support Sales Rep.Mike Roberts,Product Support Sales Rep.Ricky Johnson,Coal Product ServicesHarold Adams, Parts ManagerINDIANAPOLISJohn Newman,Branch ManagerJeff Woods,Product Support Rep.Josh Farmer,Machine Sales Rep.Eric Baker,Machine Sales Rep.Chris Harman,Rental Rep.Pat Creel,Machine Sales Rep.Chet Blanton,Rental Rep.Mike Lovell,Product Support Sales Rep.EJ Fisher,Machine Sales Rep.FORT WAYNETim Kreider,Machine Sales Rep.Nathan Rhoades,Rental Rep.Tom Patrick,Product Support Sales Rep.Ralph Glick,Senior Branch Parts Rep.CORBINLarry Freeman,Branch ManagerRob Prewitt,Service ManagerJohn Estill,Machine Sales Rep.Robert Krutsinger,Machine Sales Rep.Larry Jones,Product Support Sales Rep.Mike Frederick,Coal Product ServicesDavid Helton,Senior Branch Parts Rep.LEXINGTONTodd Daugherty,Branch ManagerBill Powell,Service ManagerKen Tate,Machine Sales Rep.John Morse,Product Support Sales Rep.Gayle Tipton,Senior Branch Parts Rep.Lisle Dalton,Rental Rep.PADUCAHDavid Smithmier,Operations ManagerCory Edwards,Machine Sales Rep.Chad Porter,Product Support Sales Rep.Justin Growel,Rental Rep.SOUTH BENDKevin Wolford,Operations ManagerTom Patrick,Product Support Sales Rep.Doug Fox,Machine Sales Rep.EVANSVILLEBob Morris,Branch ManagerRandy McCormick,Service ManagerKelly Cates,Coal SalesmanMatt Bueltel,Machine Sales Rep.Brandon Russell,Machine Sales Rep.Joe Barnard,Product Support Sales Rep.Chris Alcorn,Product Support Sales Rep.Jeff Vinnedge,Coal Product ServicesMike Reese, Parts ManagerRodney Spaw, Rental Rep.Printed in U.S.A © 2009 Construction Publications, Inc.Pantone 072 blue

A SALUTE TO A CUSTOMERRELIABLE EQUIPMENTRESPONSIVE SERVICE<strong>HEFLIN</strong> <strong>INC</strong>.This longtime demolition contractor has addedconcrete recycling to its servicesMickey Heflin,OwnerRecycling concrete may not be a priority formany contractors in western Kentucky, butMickey Heflin is hopeful that it soon will be.In the spring of 2008, this longtime Benton,Ky.-based demolition contractor — who ownsand operates Heflin Inc. — launched a newventure aimed at receiving and recycling theconcrete demolition debris that is often illegallydumped in western Kentucky. Calling on hisown experience with concrete debris, Heflinopened a concrete recycling center just outside ofPaducah, Ky., under the name Heflin Recycling.“We recycle brick, block, concrete, asphalt— whatever,” he said. “We don’t try to makea state-spec product, but we make it so we canuse it in our own applications for driveways orparking lots or anything else we need.”Heflin said he hopes that as governmentagencies more closely regulate the illegaldumping that takes place in western Kentucky,Heflin Inc. Owner Mickey Heflin works a Komatsu PC200LC-8 excavator alongside aKomatsu WA200-6 wheel loader. “With Komatsu, we know we’re getting a good pieceof equipment,” he said.his recycling center will become a viableoption for many contractors.“From what I can see, western Kentucky isprobably one of the only places in the UnitedStates where contractors can dump concreteat random and regulations aren’t enforced,”Heflin said. “Creeks and ponds along theroadside are filling up with concrete. We offeran alternative to that.”Demolition, paving workWith his background in demolitionwork, Heflin had first-hand knowledge ofthe potential business for such a recyclingoperation. He estimates Heflin Inc. does aroughly equal amount of demolition andpaving work in a territory that covers westernKentucky and southern Illinois.“We do a little bit of everything,” Heflinexplained. “We do demolition, site work andasphalt paving — parking lots and driveways. Butwe don’t do highway or heavy highway work.”Heflin established Heflin Inc. in 1996 whenan opportunity arose to demolish a numberof homes in Paducah. “I did demolition workexclusively at first,” Heflin recalled. “Then wegraduated into doing some site work.”Paving was added to the company’s resumeof expertise when Tony Davenport joinedthe company in 2004 with a wealth of pavingexperience. Heflin Inc. has four other employeesin addition to Heflin and Davenport.Big demolition jobsAmong their notable demolition jobs inPaducah are the old Lourdes Hospital in 2001,the Thomas Jefferson Apartments (more than200 total units) and Metzger’s Meat Packingplant, where Heflin Inc. completed demolition

Heflin Inc. Owner Mickey Heflin uses his Komatsu PC200LC-8 excavator with a mechanical thumb attachment to move concrete debris at his recyclingcenter near Paducah, Ky.in May 2008. Heflin Inc. also tore downMetropolis High School in 2003 and BrookportElementary School, both in southern Illinois.“We’ve been very active in demolition work,”Heflin affirmed. “That’s what got us startedinto the concrete recycling.“I could see the writing on the wall thatsooner or later there would be a problem withdumping concrete,” he said. “Some contractorsmight have a small project and dump twoor three loads over a bank in the river andnobody really says much. But when there’sa big project with three trucks running everyday and dumping piles and piles of concrete,before long there’s a big mound of it.”At his recycling center, contractors can dropoff their demolished concrete for free. Heflinprocesses the material and then produces andsells two different products: a one-inch-minusrock and a one-inch to inch-and-a-half rock.That finished product is then often used bycontractors as backfill.“It will pack up hard,” Heflin said. “Wedefinitely like it because it will roll up and it’sa hard rock. Everybody we’ve sold to reallylikes the product.”“Sold on Komatsu”To keep his demolition, paving and recyclingoperations running smoothly, Heflin relies onKomatsu equipment acquired from the Paducah,Heflin Inc. Operator Tony Davenport uses a Komatsu WA200-6 wheelloader to pile up concrete debris that will eventually be recycled.Ky., branch of <strong>Brandeis</strong> Machinery & SupplyCompany with the help of Sales RepresentativeCory Edwards. Heflin’s fleet at the recyclingcenter includes a Komatsu PC200LC-8 excavator,a Komatsu WA200-6 wheel loader and aKomatsu D39PX dozer. Heflin additionally usesa Komatsu D41P dozer to move material at aC&D landfill he owns in Paducah.“The loader stays at the recycling center toload out the rock,” Heflin explained. “We useContinued . . .RELIABLEEQUIPMENTRESPONSIVESERVICE

Future looks good for concrete recycling. . . continuedit to pile up the rock that’s not full of rebar andother materials. We use the D39 dozer to pushmaterial at the recycling center, but we alsotake it out and use it to push rock and grade ifwe’re doing site work. The PC200 stays at therecycling center and feeds the crusher, unlesswe need to use it for a demolition job.“I bought the D41 dozer in 1999 and it’s beena heck of a nice machine,” Heflin added. “It’sdone everything I’ve needed it to do.”Heflin said his first Komatsu purchase,a used PC220 excavator, left a memorableHeflin Inc. Owner Mickey Heflin (left) calls on <strong>Brandeis</strong> Machinery & Supply CompanySales Representative Cory Edwards for assistance with all of his equipment needs.When it’s not pushing material at the concrete recycling center, Heflin Inc. uses itsKomatsu D39PX dozer for site work.impression. “It was a darn good machine,”Heflin recalled. “It didn’t have an hour meter,so I’m not sure how many hours it had, but itran all the time and was a workhorse. It hadgobs of power and I was really impressed withit. That machine sold us on Komatsu.“When we purchased the PC200, we lookedat other brands, but as long as Komatsu iscompetitive, my preference is Komatsu,” Heflincontinued. “With Komatsu, we know we’regetting a good piece of equipment.”Heflin has had his Komatsu PC200 for morethan a year now and said he’s been pleasedwith the performance. “It’s a lot smoother thansome of the other brands we looked at,” hesaid. “It’s comfortable and it’s easy to operate.Everybody likes it.”When mechanical issues arise with hisKomatsu equipment, Heflin relies on theexpertise of <strong>Brandeis</strong> Machinery. “They takecare of whatever we need,” he said. “They’vebeen very good to me, and we’re extremelyhappy with them.”Increasing awarenessHeflin will be even happier when morecontractors begin taking advantage of hisrecycling operation. “Eventually, the concretedumping will come to a stop,” Heflin said. “Thebeauty of what we’re doing here is there’s nowaste whatsoever. When we’re done with it, it’sgone. It’s been turned into a usable aggregate.We take the metal out and recycle it too, sothere isn’t anything left when we’re done — thematerials are recycled 100 percent.”Heflin’s goal is to process 20,000 tons in hisfirst year in operation. Eventually he hopes thesuccess of the recycling center will lead to abigger crusher and bigger equipment to feed it.“We want to get to the place where we can’tkeep up with what’s coming in,” he said.But for now his goals are more understated.“Right now, we’re focusing on getting peopleto bring us the concrete,” he said. “Selling theproduct is not an issue. We can sell it as fast aswe get it.“I think we’re on the right track, and whatwe’re doing here will continue to grow.” ■

GUEST OPINIONCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PRIORITIESAssociated General Contractors calls on Congressto act on six specific issuesStephen E. Sandherr,AGC Chief ExecutiveOfficerThe Associated General Contractors ofAmerica (AGC) recently called on membersof the U.S. House and Senate to focus on sixpriority areas — those that will most impactthe ability of AGC members to hire, managetheir businesses and pay taxes into the future.“The construction industry is suffering adrop in employment, especially in highwayand transportation construction, which hasseen employment drop more than 5 percent inthe past year,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, ChiefExecutive Officer of AGC. “We have also seensignificant volatility in diesel/energy pricesover the last five years.”AGC urged Congress to focus on thefollowing top six priorities:AGC is urging Congress to focus on six priorities, including fixing a shortfall in theHighway Trust Fund and shoring up domestic energy security as volatility is seen in suchareas as diesel fuel prices.1. Fixing the shortfall in the Highway TrustFund. The administration has admittedthat the situation is dire and that earlierthan expected, the balance in the HighwayAccount of the Highway Trust Fund isinsufficient to pay its bills on time and in full.Congress must fix this shortfall immediatelyso that states and private industry are notleft holding the bag.2. Extending authorization for the AirportImprovement Program (AIP) in the 111thCongress. Congress needs to give the FAAprograms the authorization they need tomodernize and improve safety at America’scongested airports and air space.3. Finalizing appropriations for FY 2009 andproviding economic stimulus that creates jobs.Making decisions on the full FY 2009 programwill help contractors and the federalgovernment work together to ensure that about$100 billion in federal funds is spent wisely.4. Improving domestic energy security. Congressmust act now to lay a solid energy foundationfor the safety and security of the country.5. Extending tax provisions. Each year,Congress grapples with the decisions onextending tax provisions, including haltingthe effects of the alternative minimum tax.6. Reauthorizing E-Verify. The simple,straightforward reauthorization ofE-Verify gives employers across the countrythe confidence they need to deal with themounting pressures of hiring a competent,legal work force.“In the legislative days that remain, weurge Congress to address these constructionindustry priorities,” said Sandherr. ■

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INDUSTRY OUTLOOKINFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENTWear and tear on nation’s infrastructure are obvious —funding sources for improvements are less soHere’s acomprehensiveoutlook for thefuture based oncomments of keyindustry leadersIIn March of 2009, a report card is coming outfrom the American Society of Civil Engineerson the state of infrastructure in the UnitedStates — and it isn’t expected to be glowing.That’s because when the ASCE issued its lastreport in 2005, it included an overall grade ofD, and ASCE President David Mongan, P.E.,F. ASCE, said he’s seen little improvement interms of infrastructure funding in that time.“Although there are some isolatedcircumstances, there hasn’t been anythingsignificant,” he confirmed. “For example, somestates have raised user fees or done other thingsto increase spending on infrastructure, andCongress passed a water bill last year. But overall,there hasn’t been any significant ratcheting up ofour state, local and federal spending.”Mongan is hopeful that recent events anddialogue signify a change in that pattern, butcertain facts remain: the 2005 report estimatedThe I-35 bridge in Minneapolis is now open after being rebuilt following the disaster in 2007.However, numerous other bridges and roads across the nation are in need of attention.that the United States needed to spend $1.6trillion over five years on infrastructure needs,but Mongan estimates total spending willbarely reach half that total.“The level of infrastructure investment as apercentage of GDP has gone down,” Mongansaid. “It’s one-tenth of what it used to be 30 to40 years ago and we can simply look around towhat some of our world competitors are doingwith their investment in infrastructure, not justemerging or developing countries, but Franceand England and others are making majorinvestments in infrastructure. We need tomake this investment to remain competitive.”Funding shortfallInfrastructure can cover a broad rangeof technical structures that are vital tosupporting our society, including roads, watersupply, wastewater, power grids and floodmanagement systems. The National SurfaceTransportation Policy and Revenue StudyCommission recently found that the U.S. needsto invest $225 billion a year at all levels ofgovernment simply to maintain current levelsof surface transportation. Investment todaystands at less than 40 percent of that figure.Gridlock costs the economy more than $78billion per year and it’s estimated there are 13,000fatalities on highways each year as the result ofinadequate maintenance, design, or capacity ofroadways. According to the ASCE, the FederalHighway Administration estimates it would cost$9.4 billion a year for 20 years to eliminate allbridge deficiencies in the U.S.A 2008 study from the EnvironmentalProtection Agency reports $202.5 billionis needed in capital investment to controlwastewater pollution for up to the next 20

years. That estimate includes $134.4 billion forwastewater and collection systems, $54.8 billionfor combined sewer overflow corrections and$9 billion for stormwater management.“We have an aging infrastructure,” saidSusie Bruninga, Director of Legislative andPublic Affairs with the National Associationof Clean Water Agencies. “Many pipes are100 or more years old. We have a growingpopulation; we have more regulatoryrequirements; we have new challengesconfronting us, including climate changes; andat the same time, we’re seeing federal fundingfor clean water decreasing.”Concerns about complacencyWhile the scope and extent of infrastructuredeficiencies may vary from region to region,most of the nation has seen some impact.Janet Kavinoky, Director of TransportationInfrastructure at the U.S. Chamber ofCommerce, suggests decades of familiarity havehelped lead to our current level of complacency.“People today take our infrastructure forgranted because so much of it was a gift to usfrom our parents and our grandparents,” shesaid. “They started with nothing and knewthey had to have it. Now that we’ve got it, thechallenge is thinking about maintaining whatwe have and then modernizing and expandingits capacity. But because we already have theinfrastructure, it’s too easy to take for granted.”Mongan said competing interests for dollarsare the main culprit, but he also attributes aserious lack of forethought at every level ofgovernment. “I think it’s a lack of vision onthe part of our leadership at the local, stateand federal level,” he said. “There are clearlyexceptions to that statement, but overall there’sa lack of leadership and understanding —and I’m not talking about simply spendingtax dollars. I’m talking about user fees andother sources of revenue that will make aninvestment in America’s future.”Wake-up callsRecent disasters like Midwest flooding in2008 and the Minneapolis bridge collapsein 2007 have raised public awareness ofinfrastructure needs for brief periods of time,but Kavinoky said the focus created by thoseevents has not been sustained.“I certainly think there’s greater interest, inparticular in bridges and roads, and we seethat reflected in national news stories,” shesaid. “But in other respects, such catastrophicevents are a wake-up call for about three weeksand then people start saying that’s not going tohappen in my community or that the answeris to just reprogram the money we have — thatwe actually don’t need more money. Eventhough organizations like the U.S. Chamberhave tried to educate people about the needfor more investment and for prioritization, thatmessage didn’t get through or it didn’t stick.”Most agree, however, that the issue ofinfrastructure needs has shown more stayingpower during the 2008 presidential campaignthan in campaigns of the past. Still, Mongansaid it isn’t nearly enough. Continued . . .Pipe work is a constantneed as our nation’sinfrastructure continuesto age. “Many pipes are100 or more years old,”said Susie Bruninga,Director of Legislativeand Public Affairs withthe National Associationof Clean Water Agencies.

Groups and individuals work to increase awareness. . . continued“I think there needs to be a greater debateand a greater realization that this simplyisn’t spending tax dollars,” he said. “Thisis an investment in America’s future. We’rehammering away, trying to get people tounderstand that and recognize the importanceof an investment in America’s infrastructure.”The impact of actionSuch an investment, Mongan contends, canhave a longlasting impact. “A billion dollarsspent on highway construction typicallysupports more than 30,000 jobs,” Mongan said.“It’s not insignificant.”“There are studies in different communitiesthat show investment in public transportationreturns $6 for every $1 that’s put intoinfrastructure in transit systems,” Kavinokyadded. “We know that transportationinvestment, in particular, really paysdividends, and not just immediately, but in thelong run.”The cost of inaction can be equally asdramatic. “That’s the ‘patch-and-pray’mentality,” Mongan described. “We’llpatch things as they break and we’ll keepthings running together as best we can. Butinfrastructure will continue to deteriorate andwe will be simply putting off a bill that weought to be paying today.”The National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission recentlyfound that the U.S. needs to invest $225 billion a year at all levels of government simplyto maintain current levels of surface transportation. Investment today stands at less than40 percent of that figure.“It’s like taking care of your house,”Kavinoky explained. “If you don’t take careof your roof, if you just keep putting bucketsunder the leaks, eventually it’s going to costyou a lot more than what it would have costto make repairs and replace things when youfirst needed to.”“It’s easier to maintain than it is to rebuild,”agreed Brian Deery, Senior Director/Highwayand Transportation Division with theAssociated General Contractors of America.“If we have to go out and rebuild many ofour pavements, we’re talking about hugeinvestments and huge time delays for peopleas we do that kind of work. So it’s better to doit now than to wait.”Signs of progressThere are signs that these pleas for action arebeing heard. Congress has discussed creating aNational Infrastructure Bank that would issuebonds to raise funds for select infrastructureprojects that meet certain criteria.Additionally, California Governor ArnoldSchwarzenegger, Pennsylvania GovernorEdward Rendell and New York City MayorMichael Bloomberg recently announced aninitiative to expand the Building America’sFuture Infrastructure Coalition to includestate legislative leaders. That coalition isattempting to build support in pushing thefederal government to play a larger role in thefunding of America’s infrastructure.“I think there is an increased concern andawareness,” Mongan said. “Is it at the levelthat we would like to see it? No. But there areclearly indications that it is a step in the rightdirection, including the coalitions that we seebeing developed all across the country.”Mongan added individuals can have animpact in these funding decisions, either byworking through various associations orcontacting their legislators.“There may not be a crisis right now interms of things literally falling down beneathour feet,” Kavinoky said. “But if we actuallymake the investments we need, we cancertainly avert a crisis 10 or 20 years fromnow.” n

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PRODUCT INNOVATIONSRELIABLE EQUIPMENTRESPONSIVE SERVICEIMPROVING EFFICIENCYCustomers throughout U.S. praise Komatsu’s D155dozer with revolutionary “Sigma blade”As soon as Lou Anders, Vice Presidentof Nighthawk Oilfield Services, demo’d aKomatsu D155AX-6 dozer with the Sigmablade, he was convinced it was the machine heneeded. The Little Rock, Ark.-based companybuilds oil field locations throughout Arkansas,Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexicoand needs to cut and level massive amounts ofdirt quickly and efficiently.“I’ve always been a loyal user of a competitivebrand, so when my Komatsu sales representativeapproached me about trying the D155, I told himhe’d have to convince me it would do everythingthe other brand would do, and then some,”he recalled. “It didn’t take long to figure out itwould be one of our key machines. The Sigmadesign on the blade helps us push dirt farther.The old-style blade — what I call a straightblade — loses too much dirt as you’re pushing.This dozer allows us to roll into a cut, load upand just keep pushing and cutting at the sametime without losing power or stalling. Comparedto the competitive brand in its size class, we’removing between 20 percent and 25 percent morematerial. It’s a significant difference.”That’s been a common finding for usersof the D155AX-6 since Komatsu introducedit in 2006. Komatsu designed the 44-ton,354-horsepower dozer to push more materialthan ever before. With its patented dozer blade— shaped like the Greek letter Sigma (∑) —the results are impressive. It carries 15 percentmore material than the previous Komatsumodel and 20 percent more than the leadingcompetitor. The 12.3-cubic-yard Sigma bladehas dual pitch and tilt, and a hydraulic controlsystem that is easier on the operator. Komatsuintroduced a Sigma blade to its new D275dozers in April.Rave reviewsBecause of its ease of operation and morematerial push, Cherokee Builders GeneralSuperintendent Bobby Burns said the needfor additional dozers on a jobsite is decreased.Based in Tulsa, Okla., Cherokee Builders doesgeneral dirt work, utility installation andconcrete work for residential, commercial andhighway construction.“The material doesn’t roll out, like it does withother blade styles; instead, it rolls in,” Burnsexplained. “That equates to more material beingpushed at any one time, and allows us to movemore material over a longer distance. Instead ofhaving two or three smaller dozers on a job, we’reable to do the same work with the D155. It’s alsofuel-efficient, so our cost per yard is very good.” Continued . . .Komatsu’s patented Sigma dozer blade is designed to promote rolling of material andto keep it from spilling around the sides. It allows the D155AX-6 to push and carry 15percent more material than the previous Komatsu model and 20 percent more than theleading competitor.

Sigma dozer boosts productivity, lowers costs. . . continuedOrlando Ruiz, Owner of Orlando Excavationsin Chaplin, Conn., said his cost per yard isgreatly improved since he bought a D155 abouta year ago. The excavation contractor uses thedozer for all types of projects.“It’s really sped up production because theSigma blade will push so much more material,”Ruiz said. “Specifications say the bladecapacity is a little more than 12 yards, but sincethe material rolls to the middle, we’ve foundthat it will push more than 20 yards in the rightconditions. If the conditions are less-than-ideal,it won’t push that much, but it will go beyondthe 12 yards and significantly outperformsany competitive dozer we’ve used. It has goodbalance, and the fuel economy is great.”Gary Schmidt, North Central Iowa RegionalSolid Waste Authority Director, was one of thefirst to use the D155AX-6 with the Sigma blade.Schmidt has used it in cell construction at theFort Dodge landfill since NCIRSA purchased adozer right when they came on the market.“It didn’t take long to notice that we wereburning far less fuel than we were with ourold dozer,” Schmidt said, who noted thatthe machine now has more than 2,000 hourson it. “That’s still the case. Most of the timeit’s around 10 gallons an hour, which isvery good. Couple that with the amount ofmaterial we can move, and our cost to movedirt is lower than before. Compared to atraditional U-shape blade, the Sigma bladeholds the material much better. It doesn’t leavewindrows like traditional dozing does. It’s agreat machine.”Anders feels the same way. In fact, becausehis D155AX-6 with the Sigma blade has beenso efficient, he said it’s likely he’ll add more tohis fleet.“We have several yards across the mid-Southand we have several dozers at those locations.Quite a number of them are competitivebrands, but based on the performance of ourKomatsu D155, that’s going to change.” nSuper-slant design earns IDEA awardKomatsu’s D51 dozerreceived a Silver Awardfrom IDEA for itssuper-slant nose designthat offers operators betterblade and area visibility inall grading applications.The design is also part ofKomatsu’s new D31, D37and D39 dozers.Komatsu’s innovative D51EX-22/D51PX-22model dozers received a Silver Award fromthe International Design Excellence Awards(IDEA) competition for the unique design thatprovides outstanding operator visibility ofthe top blade edge and the area in front of theblade at all times.That’s accomplished with the uniquesuper-slant nose design. “It allows the operatorto see objects that are very close to the blade,dramatically increasing safety and efficiencyon the jobsite. This new design assures animprovement in fundamental dozer workparameters,” according to the IDEA awardcitation. The IDEA program is an internationalcompetition honoring design excellence. The sidesand back of the D51 cab are also slanted to givethe operator better views all around the machine.“Last year, the D51 was named among theTop 100 construction equipment machinesby Construction Equipment magazine, so theaccolades keep coming,” said Bruce Boebel,Product Marketing Manager, Crawler Dozers.“What we find most gratifying about the IDEAaward is that it reflects the feedback we get fromour customers about the D51: that they’re moreproductive because of better visibility, as well asother productive features of the machine.”

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NEW EQUIPMENTRELIABLE EQUIPMENTRESPONSIVE SERVICENEW PZ TOOL CARRIERWA320PZ-6 offers benefits to help usersin a wide range of applicationsWhether you’re in construction, utility, wasteor agriculture, the WA320PZ-6 offers benefitsthat can make your application more productive,including a new parallel Z-Bar linkage thatoffers parallel movements in both fork andbucket applications. The recently introducedWA320PZ-6 replaces the WA320PT parallel toolcarrier in Komatsu’s wheel loader lineup.“The parallel Z-Bar linkage has twoadvantages,” said Mike Gidaspow, ProductManager Wheel Loaders, who notes theversatility of the WA320PZ-6 makes it excellentin fork and logging applications. “Buckets andforks stay more level than with regular wheelloaders, so the operator doesn’t have to adjustthe load to keep it from tipping forward. Also,users will be able to clearly see the load, andeven the end of the tine in fork applications,because of the better visibility the WA320PZ-6offers throughout a cycle.”The parallel Z-Bar linkage also offers largetilt force at all heights, large dump angle atmaximum boom height and a two-modebucket leveler. Long lift arms give highdumping clearances and maximum dumpingreach so the operator can level loads on thebody of a dump truck.Like other PZ models (WA200PZ-6and WA250PZ-6), the WA320PZ-6 hasan electronically controlled hydrostatictransmission that provides quick travelresponse and aggressive drive into the pile. Aninching pedal gives the operator simultaneouscontrol of travel and hydraulic speeds. Thenew variable traction control system with itsunique S-Mode allows the operator to adjust thetractive effort to the job conditions and reducetire slippage, even in slippery road conditionsduring such applications as snow removal.Valuable additionThe WA320PZ-6 got a boost in horsepowercompared to the previous PT model, and ispowered by Komatsu’s high-torque, ecot3,Tier 3 engine with high performance, lessfuel consumption and lower emissions asmain features. Keeping track of the machine’sperformance is easier with Komatsu’s KOMTRAXmonitoring system, which comes standard andsends information such as hours, location andmaintenance alerts wirelessly to a secure Web site.“Along with other great benefits, such asimproved operator comfort with a roomiercab and easier maintenance and serviceability,KOMTRAX is a fantastic tool for keeping trackof the machine’s productivity and maintenanceschedule,” said Gidaspow. nMike Gidaspow,Product ManagerWheel LoadersBrief Specs on Komatsu WA320PZ-6 Parallel Tool CarrierModel Net hp Operating weight Bucket capacity Breakout forceWA320PZ-6 167 hp 32,480-33,900 lbs. 3.25-3.5 cu. yd. 31,810 lbs.The WA320PZ-6 has a new parallel Z-Bar linkage for parallel movements in both fork andbucket applications. In addition, the Z-Bar linkage provides excellent digging ability andbetter visibility throughout the cycle.

NEW UTILITY PRODUCTSRELIABLE EQUIPMENTRESPONSIVE SERVICEPC88MR-8 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORSThese machines deliver big-excavator featuresin a utility-size packageKomatsu’s new PC88MR-8 sets the standardfor large utility-size excavators in the eight-tonclass. It features a new look that includes aredesigned counterweight and new paintscheme like Komatsu’s construction-sizemachines. But, that’s just the beginning. Thesefull-featured machines are designed to providethe ultimate in compact excavator comfort,value, productivity, service and maintenanceaccess, and peace of mind.Well-placed handholds and a wide-opening,upper-rail sliding door allow the operator toeasily enter and exit the machine. Operatorswill find that the cab on the PC88MR-8 is anextremely spacious platform from which towork. After all, it is the same cab found on thelarger PC138USLC-8 and includes standardair conditioner, seven-inch color monitorpanel, AM/FM radio, power outlets and cupholder. The fully adjustable, cloth, high-backsuspension seat with arm rests is designedto lessen fatigue, and the pilot proportionaljoystick controls enable the operator to workcomfortably for long periods of time.The short tail swing of these machinesallows the operator to concentrate on thework in front of him, instead of worryingabout rear-swing impacts. The result is a morerelaxed and more productive operator, evenwhen working in a confined area.Komatsu continues to focus on providinghigh-strength work equipment. ThePC88MR-8 features a new, single boom-swingpin that places extra strength in a high-stresscomponent, and has an extended lubricationinterval of up to 500 hours.Another high-strength element is the X-trackframe. This is the same type of track framefeatured on larger Komatsu excavators. TheX-frame design is very rigid and transfers shockevenly throughout the frame. The sloped designof the track frame deters the buildup of dirt anddebris, helping to minimize the time required toclean the machine for transport.Komatsu’s proven Road-Liner tracksystem provides a reliable and longer-lastingalternative to rubber track. It is mounteddirectly to the rail like a steel grouser, butunlike steel, it is surface-friendly. Continued . . .Komatsu’s new PC88MR-8 replaces the PC78 model and features a new look that includesa redesigned counterweight and new paint scheme like Komatsu’s larger machines. Thesefull-featured machines are designed to provide the ultimate in compact excavator comfort,value, productivity, service and maintenance access, and peace of mind.ValueThe new PC88MR-8 is equipped with theKOMTRAX machine-monitoring system asstandard equipment — nothing to install andno monthly fees for at least five years. WithKOMTRAX, the owner can access: hour-meterreading, fuel level, travel notification, machinelocation, cautions, maintenance replacementnotifications, and high water-temperature mark.

Features add value to new utility excavator. . . continuedThe new PC88MR-8has a 65-horsepower,turbocharged andaftercooled Komatsuengine that provides 17percent more horsepowerthan the PC78MR-6, 10percent greater arm-crowdforce and travel speed,and more pushing powerwith a 3.5 percent increasein drawbar pull than themachine it replaces.To further enhance the value of thePC88MR-8, Komatsu has made single/bidirectional-flow auxiliary hydraulicsstandard equipment. This allows the operatorto use a variety of attachments, such ashydraulic hammers, hydraulic thumbs, tilting/grading/ditching buckets, grapples etc.ProductivityAutomatic load-sensing, two-speed travelenhances the productivity of the PC88MR-8by automatically shifting from high speed tolow speed when under load, and then fromlow speed to high speed when the load on themachine is reduced.Standard pilot proportional joysticks withproportional thumb control for auxiliaryhydraulics allow the operator to usehydraulic attachments efficiently and easily.Furthermore, five working modes allow theoperator to choose the mode that best matchesthe job he is trying to perform.Other enhancements that will improveproductivity include a 65-horsepower,turbocharged and aftercooled Komatsu enginethat provides 17 percent more horsepowerthan the PC78MR-6, 10 percent greaterarm-crowd force and travel speed, and morepushing power with a 3.5 percent increase indrawbar pull than the machine it replaces.The PC88MR-8 is equipped with severalfuel-management features. The “eco gauge”provides the operator with a visual indicatoron the monitor panel that enables the operatorto maximize fuel efficiency by working in the“green” range as much as possible.Auto idle helps to conserve fuel by reducingthrottle to low idle after the joysticks and travellevers are left in the neutral position for fourseconds. Once a machine function is activated,the machine returns to the preset throttle position.If the machine is left to idle for more thanfive minutes, an excessive idle warningprovides the operator with both a visual alerton the monitor panel and an audible warning.The operator can then determine whether toshut the machine down to conserve fuel.ServiceabilityWide-opening covers and panels provideoutstanding access to daily checkpoints, and thefuel tank and hydraulic tank are side-by-sidefor easy inspection and access.The radiator andoil cooler are side-by-side, making both easyto inspect and clean, ensuring clean, fresh airreaches each component.Maintenance and lubrication intervals forengine oil and filter, fuel filter, and lubrication ofarm, boom, and boom swing are now 500 hours,making it easy to schedule machine maintenance.Finally, Komatsu provides a standardthree-year, 3,000-hour warranty on thePC88MR-8, demonstrating Komatsu’scommitment to total customer satisfaction andpeace of mind.“The PC88MR-8 is loaded with featuresthat will enhance operator comfort, value,productivity, and peace of mind. By providinga larger operator station with many standardfeatures (air conditioner, seven-inch colormonitor panel, 12-volt and 24-volt outlets, andPPC joysticks with thumb-controlled auxiliaryhydraulic function), standard auxiliaryhydraulics, and a larger, more powerfulKomatsu engine, Komatsu engineers took thebest and made it better,” said David Caldwell,Product Manager. n

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KOMATSU & YOURELIABLE EQUIPMENTRESPONSIVE SERVICESTICKING TO THE FUNDAMENTALSListening to the customer is vitalsays VP/GM of Construction DivisionThis is one of a series of articlesbased on interviews with keypeople at Komatsu discussingthe company’s commitment to itscustomers in the construction andmining industries — and theirvisions for the future.Ed PowersVice President and General Manager,Construction Equipment DivisionEd Powers has been with Komatsu 20 years. He began his careerin April 1988 with the Finance Division. He has worked in variouscapacities within the company, most recently as Vice President andGeneral Manager, Construction Equipment Division.“During my career, I’ve worn many hats with Komatsu. The thingsI have found that are universal in determining success throughout allfacets of this business are ongoing communication and the philosophythat the customer always comes first. We can manufacture the mosttechnologically innovative machines in the world, but if they arenot what the customer needs, they are useless. Today, the customerdetermines value, not the manufacturer. As a manufacturer, it isimportant to listen and establish ongoing communication, not onlywith the customer (end user), but also with our distributors. Thisprovides us a better understanding of how Komatsu can build andservice equipment to fit our customers’ needs. In the end, it is all aboutthe relationship and providing the appropriate solution.”Ed oversees all activities associated with planning, operations,selling and servicing Komatsu’s construction-size equipment line.The construction line consists of D31 to D275 dozers; PC128 toPC1250 excavators; WA150 to WA700 wheel loaders; GD555 to GD675motor graders; articulated trucks and rigid-frame trucks less than715 horsepower. “I’m very excited about my new responsibilities,which now allow me to work closely with our manufacturing plants.My 20-year career with Komatsu has given me the opportunity tocross-functionally develop the necessary relationships, so I was able tohit the ground running in my new position.“Today, it’s just as important knowing your customer, as it isknowing your product.”QUESTION: You have been with Komatsu invarious capacities throughout your career as ithas grown into one of the top two equipmentmanufacturers in the world. How has Komatsubeen able to achieve such a position?ANSWER: Primarily by adhering to thefundamentals. First and foremost, how well welisten will ultimately determine how successfulwe will be. Today, in many instances, customersknow as much about our product as we do.They have all the readily available resources attheir fingertips. We must not be threatened bythis, but embrace it, listen and be prepared tosupport their unique value proposition. Withthe ever-escalating cost of materials and fuel,many customers are now applying dollars andcents to “value,” and the cost of owning andoperating is one of today’s key differentiators.The question is no longer, “What can you do forme on the front end?” but rather, what can weoffer during their entire owning and operatingexperience, including a return on the back end?Believe me, Komatsu is ahead of the game.Through our life-cycle analysis with our miningand construction equipment, we have provenour return-on-asset (ROA) is one of the industry’smost profitable.I have often been asked, “Why doesn’t Komatsuadvertise more?” in publications, etc. My reply isthat Komatsu has one of the largest advertisingdepartments in the industry; it comes in theform of engineers. In the past, I may have saidKomatsu isn’t a marketing company, it’s anengineering company. But we understand theimportance of establishing a universal brandidentity, and globally, we’re making progress.As our technological world continues to evolveat a tremendous rate, so does the rate of change.There is no other manufacturer in the industrythat embraces and keeps up with today’s rate

of change better than Komatsu. We and ourdistributors take extreme pride with the level ofKomatsu’s global sophistication and engineeringcapabilities. Komatsu is the leader in research anddevelopment. Much of Komatsu’s technologicalengineering focuses on preventive maintenanceand innovation.For example, within the past three years, we haveeither updated or introduced new model changesfor more than 90 percent of our North Americaproduct offering. And, of course, all as a resultof listening and delivering a better value to ourcustomers.As for being an industry innovator in terms oftechnology and design, we continue to raisethe bar, with the launch of our latest line of HSTdozers, such as our D51 model with the uniquesuper-slant-nose design, which provides betteroperator visibility and safety and recently wonthe silver award in the IDEA (InternationalDesign Excellence Awards) competition. TheIDEA program is the premier internationalcompetition honoring design excellence inproducts and is sponsored by BusinessWeekmagazine. In addition, Construction Equipmentmagazine named the D51 one of the “Top 100Products of 2007.”Another example of our innovation can be foundwith our telemetric (GPS) devices, such as ourKOMTRAX remote machine-monitoring system.QUESTION: How is this technology beneficial?And what distinguishes Komatsu from theothers?ANSWER: KOMTRAX is a very powerful toolthat has evolved beyond a device that simplytracks a machine’s location and hours. It providesreal-time data that can help our customersand distributors better manage their overallbusinesses. From an operational standpoint,KOMTRAX provides priceless information,such as idle time, fuel efficiency/consumption,operational performance, load factors andmaintenance reminders. It empowers our dealersto provide proactive support. The KOMTRAXWeb application is tied into our Service Supporttools, so when a machine generates a faultcode, instantaneously the local distributor andcustomer are notified. With the click of a button,our distributor can find the solution, requiredparts, tools and time it should take to replace orrepair the affected component, preventing anycatastrophic problems. No matter the department— service, sales, parts or finance — telemetricstransforms the business.Globally and domestically, Komatsu leads theway in telemetrics technology and functionality.More than 16,000 machines in North America andmore than 120,000 units globally are presentlyequipped with KOMTRAX. No other heavyequipment manufacturer comes close, and we arejust scratching the surface. Would you expect lessfrom an engineering company?QUESTION: In what other ways is Komatsuadding value, especially under today’schallenging economic times?ANSWER: One way is by providing ourdistributors a more economically efficient supplychain, without sacrificing quality. Typically, in thepast, depending on the machine spec, it couldtake between 60 and 90 days from the time amachine is ordered until it is delivered to thecustomer. Today, we have reduced (improved)delivery lead times for a significant portion of ourproducts to a four-week or same-month delivery,minimizing our distributors’ inventory-relatedexpenses. We want our distributors to relyon Komatsu for their delivery needs so theycan focus on what they do best — selling andsupporting the product.QUESTION: What else is on the horizon?ANSWER: It is obvious Komatsu isinnovation-driven. We are always looking forways to stay ahead of the curve. As we speak, weare fully engaged in Tier 4 engineering. As withTier 3, this emission regulation requirement alsoprovides opportunity. Komatsu looks forwardnot only to meeting the emission standards, butelevating our existing innovation to suit ourever-evolving customer needs. It’s clear wherewe are now and the direction Komatsu is going. nMany new features ofKomatsu equipment arethe direct result of notonly new governmentalstandards but alsoof listening to whatcustomers need forbetter production.

INDUSTRY NEWSEXTENDING BENEFITSAED-NUCA report shows positive effects of ESA,urges an extension through 2009An AED-NUCA studyshows the depreciationbonus and additionalexpensing underthe EconomicStimulus Act arehaving a positiveeffect as companiessee significant taxadvantages to buyingadditional equipment.Results of the depreciation bonus and Sec. 179expensing levels have been positive, according toa study by the Associated Equipment Distributors(AED) and National Utility ContractorsAssociation (NUCA). Now the AED is pushingfor an extension of the benefits through 2009.Organizations such as AED and NUCA are urging lawmakers and the President toextend the equipment-buying benefits of the Economic Stimulus Act through 2009,and encouraging investment in such areas as water infrastructure.Part of the Economic Stimulus Act passedearlier this year, depreciation bonus andadditional expensing allow companies buyingnew and used equipment to see significant taxadvantages. The catch is that the equipmenthas to have been purchased this year and putinto service before January 1, 2009. One-thirdof respondents to the AED-NUCA study saidthey purchased equipment to take advantageof the depreciation bonus and/or the increasedSec. 179 expensing levels. A quarter said theyplan to purchase additional equipment beforethe end of the year, but many respondents saidthey were reluctant to buy machinery due tothe slow housing market and other economicfactors.More than three-quarters of respondents saidthat if the ESA’s capital investment incentiveswere extended, they would be more likely topurchase additional equipment next year, with77 percent saying the same about the increasedexpensing levels. “Extending the depreciationbonus and increased Sec. 179 expensinglevels through the end of 2009 would provideadditional economic stimulus next year,”according to the report.Urging more investmentThe joint organizations sent a letter to PresidentBush, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and theHouse and Senate majority and minority leaders,showing the positive impact the depreciationbonus and increased expensing have had forcontractors and urging them to extend thebenefits.The organizations are also urging additionalinvestment in several key areas, such as waterinfrastructure, that will have an impact on theeconomy. n

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NEWS & NOTESRELIABLE EQUIPMENTRESPONSIVE SERVICEGary Hirsch to head Crane & Material Handling DivisionBramco Inc. has hired Gary Hirsch to fillthe position of General Manager of Crane& Material Handling when Larry Shuck,Senior Vice President/GM Crane & MaterialHandling, retires. After serving Bramco and<strong>Brandeis</strong> for 35 and one-half years, Shuckplans to retire in January 2009.Hirsch comes to Bramco with constructionindustry experience gained from workingwith Terex Roadbuilding and IngersollRand. He is a graduate of Drexel Universityin Philadelphia, where he earned a B.S. incommerce and engineering sciences with amanagement major. Hirsch has been activein AED (Associated Equipment Distributors)and SAMA (Strategic Account ManagementAssociation).In his new position, Hirsch will work withcustomers and staff to further advance the craneand material-handling business for <strong>Brandeis</strong>and sister company Power Equipment.Hirsch and his wife, Gina, who are originallyfrom Pennsylvania, have lived in Franceand England, in addition to Virginia, Texasand most recently, Oklahoma City. They arenow living in Louisville. Their son, Steven, iscurrently attending the University of Texasat Austin and daughter Lauren is at theUniversity of North Texas in Denton. ■Gary HirschWorld of Asphalt, ARTBA and AGG1 come to OrlandoThe 2009 World of Asphalt Show &Conference is scheduled for March 9-12 inOrlando, Fla., and will be held in conjunctionwith two other shows, including The AmericanRoad and Transportation Builders AssociationTransportation Development Foundation’s(ARTBA-TDF) “National Traffic Managementand Work Zone Safety Conference.”The World of Asphalt is the asphaltindustry’s leading exposition and educationalresource with educational programs andexhibits that showcase the latest technologiesin asphalt products and services. The NationalTraffic Management and Work Zone SafetyConference will also include educationalopportunities.Also co-located is AGG1: Aggregates Forumand Expo 2009, which features exhibits andeducation focused on the latest technologies inaggregate-related equipment.To find out more about these upcomingevents, you can visit their Web sites — www.worldofasphalt.com and www.agg1.org. ■AGC urges repeal of 3-percent withholdingThe Associated General Contractors (AGC)is urging contractors and organizations tocontact their senators and representatives in aneffort to repeal a law that requires federal, stateand local governments to withhold 3 percentfrom all payments for goods and servicesunder governmental contracts. The law takeseffect in 2011, and the withholding applies tothe total contract, not to the revenue generatedfrom the project.AGC points out that most constructioncontracts average less than 3 percent profit,and the law will tighten cashflow that willrestrict bonding capacity. The law places anundue burden on S corporations and jointventures, says the AGC.On its Web site, AGC has a letter that canbe filled out and sent to representatives andsenators. ■

C.P.I.P.O. Box 1689C.R., IA 52406-1689Change Service RequestedPresortedStandardUS Postage PaidC.P.I.USED EQUIPMENT SPECIALS2005 KomatsuPC300LC7L, U20981-1,2,277 hrs.$184,6672006 Komatsu HM400,BT8812, 3,505 hrs.$280,000ARTICULATED HAUL TRUCKS2005 Komatsu HM400, BT8813, 5,834 hrs........................$210,0002005 Komatsu HM400, BT8814, 5,820 hrs........................$210,0002006 Komatsu HM400-1, BT8812, 3,505 hrs....................$280,000ASPHALT PAVER1996 LeeBoy L8500T, BT8811.............................................$15,000BACKHOE LOADERS2001 Komatsu WB140-2, 4X 4x4, BC7708, 3,368 hrs.........$30,0002005 Komatsu WB140-2N, PT20635-1, 1,875 hrs..............$32,667COMPACTION1989 Cat CS433B, BT8806...................................................$25,0001993? IR ST105, PT24748, 5,074 hrs......................................$8,000CRAWLER DOZERS1999 Komatsu D39E-1, BT8503, 4,142 hrs.........................$39,0002004 Cat D5G XL, BT8815, 3,464 hrs...................................$65,0001993 Cat D6H, BT8805..........................................................$61,000DOZERS2006 Komatsu D39EX-21A, U21322-1, 1,641 hrs...............$65,3331999 Komatsu D39P-1, PT16603-1, 2,778 hrs....................$28,0002000 Komatsu D41E-6, U17487-1, 6,998 hrs......................$26,5332006 Komatsu D41E-6, U24586, 786 hrs..........................$105,333EXCAVATORS1980 Cat 225, BT8602, 955 hrs.............................................$22,0002004 Cat 330CL, BT8820, 5,323 hrs...................................$156,0001996 Case 9030B, U24592, 6,818 hrs..................................$40,0002005 Case CX50B, PT24676, 1,660 hrs...............................$26,6672003 Komatsu PC120-6E0, U23797, 1,881 hrs..................$72,0002005 Komatsu PC160LC-7, U24366, 840 hrs...................$114,2672000 Komatsu PC200LC-6LE, U22137-1, 4,532 hrs..........$61,3332003 Komatsu PC200LC-7, U19635-1, 4,097 hrs...............$86,6672000 Komatsu PC200LC-6, U17638-1, 10,210 hrs.............$50,6671994 Komatsu PC250LC-6, U24000, 7,643 hrs..................$36,000Most machinesare availablefor rentalpurchaseoption. Allmachinessubject toprior sale. Yearlisted is year ofmanufacture.2005 Komatsu PC300LC-7L, U20983-1, 2,669 hrs.$175,9162005 Komatsu PC300LC-7L, U20530-2, 3,300 hrs...........$182,6672005 Komatsu PC300LC-7L, U20983-1, 2,669 hrs...........$175,9162005 Komatsu PC300LC-7L, U20981-1, 2,277.................$184,6672006 Komatsu PC400LC7-E0, PT22435, 2,380 hrs..........$311,3332006 Komatsu PC35MR-2, U21737-1, 300 hrs...................$37,3332007 Komatsu PC35MR-2, U22911-1, 392 hrs...................$30,0002005 Komatsu PC78MR-6, U20387-2, 759 hrs...................$68,2802006 Komatsu PC78MR-6, PT21984-1, 1,036 hrs..............$56,000FORESTRY2006 Prentice 210E, U21583-1, 1,200 hrs...........................$94,6671995 Prentice 410D, PT24691.............................................$10,6671997 Prentice 410E, U24649, 6,410 hrs..............................$22,0001998 Timberjack 460C, U24575, 5,090 hrs.........................$33,3331996 Cat 525, U24432...........................................................$25,3332003 Deere 535, PT24745, 6,089 hrs...................................$46,6672001 Hydro Ax 570, PT24749, 7,351 hrs..............................$33,3332006 Valmet 603, U22776-1, 390 hrs.................................$124,6671987 Deere 648D, U24518......................................................$9,3332003 Hydro Ax 670, U24352, 2,759 hrs....................................P.O.R2003 Franklin Q80, U24360, 6,057 hrs.................................$40,0001993 Bell Super T, U24591...................................................$17,3331998 Timbco T425C, U24579, 14,573 hrs............................$52,000MILLING MACHINE2000 Roadtec RX60C, PT24687, 4,300 hrs........................$120,000SKID STEERS1981 Bobcat 743, U24589, 3,566 hrs.....................................$4,6672006 Bobcat T190, BC0000, 460 hrs...................................$39,000SWEEPER1997 Broce RC300, U014559-1............................................$14,667OFF-ROAD TRUCKS1996 Haulpak 330M, BP1712, 19,699 hrs................................P.O.R2000 Komatsu HD605-5, BP7405, 13,602 hrs.........................P.O.RWHEEL LOADER2002 Cat IT28G, BT8816, 6,949 hrs......................................$61,000For additional information, please call (502) 493-43802006 Komatsu D41E-6,U24586, 786 hrs.$105,333Evansville, IN • (812) 425-4491 Indianapolis, IN • (317) 872-8410 Fort Wayne, IN • (260) 489-4551South Bend IN • (574) 233-8770 Louisville, KY • (502) 491-4000 Lexington, KY • (859) 259-3456Stanville KY • (606) 478-9201 Corbin, KY • (606) 528-3700 Paducah, KY • (270) 444-8390