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Diesel versus electric power
The current debate over power configurations available on portable processing equipment is hotly contested. Astec's Paul Smith looks at both sides of the debate in his latest column, weighing the advantages of each and offering a final takeaway.
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App opens door for stockpile measurements
Measuring stockpiles can be a complicated process, from accurately measuring the piles to recording and storing data. One company, however, developed a solution to accurately measure stockpiles via an iPhone app.
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Cat showcases equipment in Peoria
Caterpillar rolled out new equipment at a media event in Peoria, Ill., where company representatives demonstrated F-Series excavators, the M950 wheel loader and the CT681 vocational truck. Find out more about the features of these machines.
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LaHood weighs in on highway funding
A number of portable plant activities depend on road building and the federal highway funds tied to them. A long-term highway bill isn't anywhere in sight, though. Ray LaHood, former secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, addressed the funding shortfall at an event hosted by Caterpillar.
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