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Compact Equipment
Compact telehandler
Genie introduces the GTH-5519 compact telehandler, which is designed for applications requiring the versatility to lift, move and place various types of materials and loads. The unit comes standard with 4-wheel drive and three power-assisted steering modes. Maximum lift capacity is 5,500 pounds and the maximum lift height is 18 feet, 10 inches with a maximum reach of 11 feet, 3 inches.

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Skid steer
The Ditch Witch SK650 skid steer comes equipped with a 31-hp Kubota turbo diesel engine. Quick-disconnect attachment fittings enable attachments to be changed with the hydraulic system under pressure. The SK650 is also equipped with a foot pedal auxiliary control that allows the operator to drive the attachment by foot, freeing up his hands to control depth and ground speed. An attachment-level indicator is mounted to the attachment lift frame, allowing the operator to see from the operator's station if the attachment is level.

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Breakers
Hydraulic breakers
The new Worksite Pro hydraulic breakers from John Deere feature a solid one-piece design that does not need side bolts, which results in a tough breaker that is suited to heavy-duty applications. The breakers can be used with skid-steer loaders, compact-track loaders and compact excavators. The low-pressure, nitrogen-charged design cushions operators from recoil, while the narrow overall shape allows these breakers to work in tight quarters and crowded jobsites. With few seals and moving parts, and no special tools necessary, these breakers are engineered to offer durability and simplified maintenance.

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Breaker hammer
The new 70-pound, 15-amp breaker hammer from Makita features anti-vibration technology designed for three times less vibration. The HM1810 delivers 1,100 blows per minute and 63.0 joules of impact energy. An automatic brush cut-off system protects the motor and a warning indicator lamp is designed to extend tool life.

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Lawn & Garden Equipment
Power rake
The Turf Teq Power Rake is designed for all types of seedbed preparation and turf renovation. The unit features a 36-inch-wide drum. The pivot angle of the drum can be adjusted to the left or right from the operator position. The unit also features a hydrostatic transmission, 13-hp Honda engine and on-the-go differential lock.

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Hydroseeder
Finn's Hydroseeder features hydraulically driven mechanical agitation systems and a direct-drive engine, clutch and pump assembly for improved performance on the job. The hydraulic system allows operators to mix thick slurry, alleviates maintenance setbacks and prevents the pump from clogging. Finn offers both the 300- and 600-gallon sizes to the rental industry.

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Articulating pole hedge trimmer
Tanaka introduces the TPH-260PF new articulating pole hedge trimmer. With a 130-degree articulating angle, it is designed for trimming tall hedges as well as clearing tough ground cover. Powered by Tanaka's 25-cc, 1.3-hp PureFire engine, key features include a 23-fluid ounce see-through fuel tank, padded "D" handle, and a solid-steel drive shaft. The TPH-260PF contains 22-inch double-sided, dual reciprocating blades that can cut through branches ¾-inches thick.

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Other Products
Concrete and asphalt saw
Edco introduces the DS-18 concrete and asphalt saw. The DS-18 boasts a 13-hp gasoline engine or 5-hp electric motor with a heavy-duty, anti-vibration engine mount; a 7-gauge, solid-steel frame; 18-inch blade capacity with dual-arbor cutting along with lifting handles; and a lifting bail as well as perfect balance. According to the company, the key to performance, long blade life, smooth and even cuts, and eliminating excessive wear and tear on the machine is perfect balance.

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Air compressor
The HP60CMH air compressor is part of the Ingersoll Rand Onboard Power Solutions line and is designed to be mounted on standard-sized utility body trucks. This hydraulic-drive, truck-mounted air compressor delivers free air at 60 cfm at a rated operating pressure of 150 psi. Powered by the hydraulic system on the truck, the HP60CMH requires 18.1 gpm of hydraulic flow at 2,295 psi hydraulic pressure to maintain full-load, continuous-duty operation. The unit will run light air tools and larger pneumatic tools such as 50-pound breakers.

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Centrifugal pump
The GP3410 industrial centrifugal pump from Shindaiwa features a centrifugal-type pump, convenient-carry handle, push-button stop switch and fully enclosed mechanical seals. The 34cc, 1.4-hp unit is powered by the high-torque Shindaiwa 3410-series C4 technology engine. Each pump contains all hardware and a strainer, as well as an electric ignition system and a die-cast all-metal impeller. The GP3410 offers a two-year consumer and one-year commercial warranty, and a limited lifetime warranty of major ignition components.

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Welding technology
The Surface Tension Transfer (STT) from Lincoln Electric is an arc welding process used on the company's patented inverter-based power source. The STT is designed to significantly reduce spatter and smoke through the use of high-frequency inverter technology with advanced waveform control. The STT process, which controls the electrode current during the entire gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process, can be used with 100-percent carbon dioxide in combination with electrodes ranging from .030-inch to .045-inch diameter. The technology produces a low-hydrogen weld deposit and makes it easier to achieve a high-quality root weld in all positions.

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Product Spotlight
Deere Helps San Diego Prepare for Worst
"Be Prepared" is the motto for the Boy Scouts, but it also could be the motto for a huge project currently underway by officials in San Diego, Calif., and John Deere equipment is playing a major part in making it a reality.

The city of San Diego's Water Authority is building an 11-mile pipeline (8.5 foot wide) designed to carry water from the San Vicente reservoir to a vital pumping station in San Diego in the event of a major earthquake or other emergency. In the event of a catastrophe, the reservoir's water could supply the city for up to six months.

A project of this importance and magnitude required the best equipment for the job. Traylor Brothers Construction Company, which was chosen for the project, called on John Deere. The company purchased three John Deere 744J loaders to handle the material from the excavation once it was topside and also a John Deere 332 skid steer for cleanup work on the job.

But the key equipment Traylor specifically needed was an excavator that could be lowered into the narrow 70-to-90-feet deep shafts where the boring machines deposit material. The John Deere 225C LC RTS (reduced tail swing) excavator fits the bill because its 5-foot, 6-inch turning radius and 7-foot, 3-inch arm can maneuver in the confines of the shaft. The tunnel is approximately 12-feet in diameter, with depth ranging between 50 and 600 feet underground.

"The reduced-tail-swing excavator fits the project like a glove," says Richard Dotson, equipment manager for the project. "It was purchased specifically for this project and was the largest machine we could lower into the shafts. It has worked perfectly for our needs."

The $200 million Emergency Storage Project is expected to be completed by late 2008. Much work is yet to be done, but Traylor's project manager for the pipeline isn't worried about Deere equipment not performing. "The equipment will be required to perform flawlessly as we go forward," says Mike Jatczak. "We have every reason to believe our expectations for the Deere equipment will continue to be met."

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