摘要: |
That's what makes Roads and Bridges' annual Contractors' Choice Awards so fascinating. On the surface, these results show what OEs contractors feel are building quality machines that best meet their demanding criteria for success on the jobsite. But, if you dig a little deeper, you can also see a fascinating makeup of two tough and demanding construction markets that require an astonishing array big, small and even downright massive machines and equipment that is required to get high-profile projects done safely and on time. In looking at the winners, the first thing that strikes me is the extremely large sampling of equipment manufacturer's winning accolades in this year's survey. To be sure, when looking at equipment like articulated trucks, excavators, wheel loaders and dozers, Cat and Deere both made a strong showing. But the diversity of equipment and the (often) manufacturer-specific strengths they offer contractors are also represented by strong showings from Komatsu, Bobcat and Gradall. |