Commentary Canada’s Rock to Road Publication Buyers' Guide 2011 Volume 24, Issue 6 Full toolbox Editor Bill Tice Tel: 604.346.8416 elcome to the Aggregates & Roadbuilding 2011 Buyers’ [email protected] Guide, a stand-alone directory and product guide to all that matters in the rock-to-road sector. As is the case with all the Consulting Editor W Andy Bateman guides we’ve published over the past quarter century, this one is a com- Tel: 905.633.9681 prehensive list of equipment and services suppliers. In it you’ll find the [email protected] familiar suppliers you’ve used over the years. But you’ll also find some Group Publisher new suppliers, as once again we’ve added a host of new names to the 400- Scott Jamieson plus dedicated players. Tel: 519.429.5180 [email protected] Whether you’re looking for tool or equipment rental, gas engines, pumps, mini excavators, concrete pumps, trailers, screening media, asphalt heaters, or myriad other gear, you’ll find brand National Sales new listings from suppliers you likely have not considered before. Have a look, find a few fresh Tim Tolton Tel: 514.237.6614 names, and see what they can do to improve your operations or reduce your overhead. [email protected] You’ll also find a bit more in the 2011 buyers’ guide, asAggregates & Roadbuilding continues to add to the contents in this extra issue. There are few things contractors buy more of than pick- Guy Fortin up trucks, with a standard fleet for larger companies now topping 50 full-size and heavy-duty Tel: 514.237.6615 [email protected] pickups. In this guide you’ll find well-known truck writer Howard Elmer’s complete review of full-size pickups, with all the 2011 models and their features detailed. You’ll also find conveyor Production belt cleaning and maintenance tips from the industry experts at Flexco. Josée Crevier [email protected] Enjoy the guide, and stash it away for future reference. It is also available for download at www.rocktoroad.com should you misplace your copy or want to share with a colleague. If you CP 51058 notice an error or missing listing, do not hesitate to let us know. Pincourt, QC J7V 9T3 Tel: 514-425-0025 | Fax: 514-425-0068 Website: www.rocktoroad.com Bill Tice, Editor Occasionally, Aggregates & Roadbuilding Magazine will mail infor- [email protected] mation on behalf of industry-related groups whose products and services we believe may be of interest to you. If you prefer not to receive this information, please contact our circulation department. 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Aggregates & Roadbuilding 2011 Buyers’ Guide / 3 Pickup Preview The 2010 Ford Raptor is an F-150 with a special powertrain and a high-performance off-road capability. 2011 half-ton pickup truck preview By Howard J. Elmer odel year 2011 in the truck world is stamped Heavy Duty F-series lineup with these new engines. However, the EcoBoost engine, as each of the Big Three has released new HD iron over the in particular, is rated to improve the 2011 F-150’s fuel consumption by Mpast six months. New bodies, engines and transmissions up to 20 per cent, versus the outgoing 2010 F-150. SMS Equipment provides dedicated focus on the needs are the order of the day, with payload and towing capacities climbing This EcoBoost engine has power comparable to a naturally aspirated of the Construction, Forestry, Mining industries and Utility ever higher. In contrast, the half-ton market seems to be doing very V8, yet the fuel economy is very much that of a V6. Technically speak- product users. SMS Equipment was created to provide little for the coming model year. However, while some manufactur- ing, this is a result of new materials and engine design – already avail- customers with integrated solutions and to expand our service ers love to be first to the media (Ford), others hold back until the last able in other Ford vehicles – but now modified to work in its bestselling capabilities as a nationwide organization. minute on news updates (Toyota). This roundup is as current as it can model as well. Along with the engine upgrades, all F-series pickups will be, but surprises are always a possibility; and there already are a few. now come equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission that will SMS offers the most extensive range of products, parts and If there is one theme for the coming year, it’s the change/addition include SelectShift. of engine choices to the 1500-series market. In fact, I see a new trend Introduced for the 2010 model year, the Ford Raptor is an F-150 services in the industry, available through a fully integrated emerging in the pickup truck market that I’m calling “echo-market- with a special suspension, a new body and purpose-built powertrain. network across Canada. ing.” Over the past few years, new generations of pickups debut with This special vehicle team (SVT) creation gives the Raptor a high-per- new tin and interiors, but little in the way of mechanical upgrades; formance off-road capability while still keeping it street-legal and de- Highly qualified and dedicated people to then, two years later – bam! Here come the new powertrains – or the cent to drive on pavement. The Raptor comes in one body style only support your productivity. echo of the original release. And, as usual, Ford leads the pack. – Super Cab with a five-foot bed. This combination gives the truck the right “look” as well as maintaining a shorter wheelbase that is vital for 2011 Ford F-150 getting it over rough terrain. It should be continued into the coming year. With a major redesign in 2009, the F-series moves into the 2011 model year with the same tin but a host of changes under the hood. Currently Ford F-series specs (current 2010 Figures) only available with a selection of V8s, the F-series is bringing four new Max towing: 9,700 lb. (4,400 kg) engines into play for next year’s truck. First will be a 3.7-litre V6 and a Max payload: 2,060 lb. (934 kg) 5.0-litre V8, both of which feature twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT). There will also be a version of the 6.2-litre V8 avail- Fuel economy able (this is to be the new base engine in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Litres per 100 km city highway combined Duty and is also available in the Raptor), but probably the biggest en- • Western Region : 866 458-0101 4.6L V8 engine 14.3 9.7 12 gine news is the addition of a 3.5-litre V6 EcoBoost engine to the lineup. 5.4L V8 engine 14.9 10.2 12.5 Ford claims that fuel economy will be “best-in-class” across its • Eastern Region : 800 881-9828 www.smsequip.com 4 /Aggregates & Roadbuilding 2011 Buyers’ Guide SMS Equipment provides dedicated focus on the needs of the Construction, Forestry, Mining industries and Utility product users. SMS Equipment was created to provide customers with integrated solutions and to expand our service capabilities as a nationwide organization. SMS offers the most extensive range of products, parts and services in the industry, available through a fully integrated network across Canada. Highly qualified and dedicated people to support your productivity. • Western Region : 866 458-0101 • Eastern Region : 800 881-9828 www.smsequip.com Pickup Preview The RamBox is an exclusive, late 2010 offering, and Ram is using it to build a new package called the Ram Outdoorsman. 2011 GMC SIERRA1500/SIERRA DENALI 1500 2011 DODGE RAM These trucks are rated a Best Buy by Consumers Digest. Certainly The Dodge Ram is another truck where new engine changes are expected that’s an advantage to building a pickup for several years and clocking to match the excellent new tin and interior that we got in 2009.