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Aerial Equipment
Telescopic
boom
Bil-Jax introduces the 36XT
telescopic boom to its line of self-propelled X-Booms, which features 43
feet of working height and a 32-foot maximum outreach. Weighing in at
4,900 pounds, operators can transport the 36XT on a trailer with a
medium-duty SUV or truck. The X-Booms match industry standards with
45-percent gradeability, 3.5-mph drive speed and 4-wheel-drive
capability. Hydraulic outriggers have replaced the heavy counterweights
found on conventional self-propelled machines.
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Telescopic
jib
The new Big Boom HB86 TJ+ from Haulotte has a telescopic jib that
offers a 19-foot, 8-inch reach and proportional controls that allow
operators to work in challenging and inaccessible jobsites. Other
features that allow the unit to operate in a wide range of working
environments include an outreach of 75 feet, 6 inches; an 8-foot
platform; and the capacity to rapidly lift heavy loads up to 772 pounds.
The boom and the jib, with its octagonal section made of high-elastic
modulus steel, are rigid and provide stability to the HB86 TJ+ for
improved operator comfort. The 3-section boom, which folds down directly
onto the turntable, also contributes to optimal working comfort. The
unit also offers a narrow fixed-width frame, an oscillating axle and a
differential wheel lock to allow for operation in cramped areas.
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Trenchers
Walk-behind
trenchers
The Toro Company expands its
compact equipment line with the addition of two walk-behind trenchers
— the TRX-15 and TRX-19 tracked trenchers. The low-profile tracked
design provides a low center of gravity and a light footprint for
increased stability on side hills and smooth operation on uneven
terrain. The units feature a ground pressure as low as 4.1 psi and each
model trenches up to 36 inches. The TRX models feature a cross-trenching
capability and the tracks help the operator maneuver over perpendicular
trenches with little effort, where wheeled units may get stuck in the
existing trench. Both the 15-hp and the 19-hp TRX models feature
4-cycle, V-twin engines. A large oil reservoir helps maintain low engine
temperature and prolong engine life, and a dual-element KAI air cleaner
is designed to improve airflow, performance and reduce engine wear.
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Mini-trencher
Ground Hog’s T-4
operator-propelled chain-type trencher is designed to dig up to a
12-inch-deep by 3-inch-wide trench. For digging in all soil conditions,
operators have a choice of carbide-tipped shark or bullet teeth.
Conversions for depths up to 12 inches by 4 inches wide or 18 inches
deep by 3 inches wide are also available. The T-4’s user-friendly,
compact design fits through narrow gates and doorways and easily
trenches near walls and fences. Its heavy gauge steel construction,
tapered roller bearings and double-row ball bearings ensure less
maintenance.
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Demolition Hammers & Tools
Drop
hammers
Stanley Hydraulic
Tools introduces the Cyclone drop hammers, which can be used in a
variety of flatwork demolition projects. Three model sizes are offered,
the DH1500, DH3500 and the DH9000. These tools are designed to fit
walk-behind tool carriers, skid-steer loaders, mini loaders and
mini-excavators. Stanley acquired the Cyclone product line from
Universal Technologies.
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Rotary
hammer
Makita introduces the model
HR4510C 1¾-inch rotary hammer with AVT technology, which is a
counterbalance system engineered internally to reduce vibration. The
hammer features dual-mode operation — hammering-with-rotation and
hammering-only — with a built-in torque limiter that ensures stable
torque control and disengages the motor should the bit bind or hit
reinforcements. The 13.5-amp motor provides 130 to 280 rpm and 1,250 to
2,750 bpm for a range of applications. The unit weighs 18.3 pounds and
has two options of side handles available (straight and D-shaped), both
with rubberized grips.
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Chipping
hammers
Kaeser Compressors
offers heavy-duty chipping hammers designed for light demolition and
form stripping. The chipping hammers are specifically sized for scaling,
chiseling and removing concrete build-up and are available with a
variety of different tools such as chisels, points and busing tools.
These tools come in 2-, 3- and 4-inch strokes and feature a standard
pistol grip or optional 4-bolt series handles.
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Engines
Compact
diesel engine
The Minimax Series from Yanmar
is a diesel power solution for lawn and garden equipment, small
agricultural machines, utility vehicles and compact generators. The
3TNM68 model is a 784cc, three-cylinder, Tier-4-compliant engine that
utilizes Yanmar’s proprietary indirect injection technology to provide
low fuel consumption and low emissions levels. Because of the compact
cylinder block design, the company has been able to provide higher
output levels relative to the compact size of the engine. The Minimax is
designed for applications that have tight space regulations and demand
for high output.
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Diesel
engine line-up
Kubota Engine America’s
diesel engine line-up ranges from 13.3 to 99.2 hp. The engines are part
of the Super Mini, 05, 03M, V3 and the 07 Series. The 07 Series features
a cylinder block design that allows for a larger displacement within the
current 2.4-liter compact engine package. The engines offer up to
100-percent power take-off from a gear train located on the flywheel
side designed for compact positioning of PTO hydraulic devices. This
design makes it possible to install up to three hydraulic pups with
different capacities.
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Industrial
diesel engine
Isuzu Diesel Engines
introduces the 3CD1TKZP-02 industrial diesel engine. The unit weighs 377
pounds and offers an engine displacement of 1.5 liters. The 3-cylindar,
4-cycle, water-cooled, OHV, in-line turbocharged engine is Tier 2
certified and features a maximum torque of 91.8 foot-pounds at 1,500
rpm. It also features a rated output of 41.6 hp at 2,800 rpm.
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Computer Software
Rental
software
Universal Accounting
Software introduces a new Windows version of its Rental Control
System software, which offers faster processing, enhanced data integrity
and improved inquiry capabilities. The software offers periodic billing
for long-term rentals, a complete reservation system with an easy
convert-to-contract function, automatic meter calculations with an
onscreen display that allows customers and employees to better
understand rental charges, and it can retain up to nine years of
customer rental history.
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Smart
phone software
The AlphaRental Mobile version 3.0 software from Genisys is designed to run on
any Windows or Mobile 5.0- or 6.0-based smart phone. Salesperson
functions include the ability to look up customers to get their account
balances and open orders; look up inventory to get availability and
rental rates; and see all open orders for any inventory item. Management
functions include the capability to check revenues for each location and
an employee time-clock lookup by date range. Driver functions include
the ability to see deliveries or pickups that need to be made in order
of their stops by truck. The driver can also perform equipment exchanges
and update meter readings on equipment.
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Resource
planning application
Wynne Systems announces a
new name for its RentalMan software product, which is now titled SaaS
(Software as a Service) and previously known as ASP (Applications
Service Provider). Rental Man is a fully-integrated enterprise resource
planning application that enables users to accurately track equipment
and workflow, as well as back office functionality. According to Wynne
Systems, the name change was a marketing-driven decision in which the
company wanted a descriptive name that more clearly describes the
proposition to its clients and prospects.
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Product Spotlight
Case
Dispatches Crawler Dozers to Help With Levee Fortification In
Iowa
Case Construction Equipment
arranged last Friday for use of the first of several crawler dozers to
help fortify levees along the swollen Iowa and Mississippi rivers. The
emergency request is a result of the record rainfall in the Midwest last
week.
Case dispatched the first crawler dozer to Oakville, Iowa, which is
located near the Case manufacturing plant in Burlington. According to
Tracy Gach of the Case dozer product management team, Federal Levee
District 16 specifically requested the 850L because of its superior
performance under current, exceptionally muddy conditions, which require
extra flotation. Case has confirmed that Bob Hinson, an expert operator
with many years of experience working at the Case Proving Grounds in
Burlington, had volunteered to operate the dozer for this application.
The machine and operator since have been reassigned to Kingston, Iowa,
where they are supporting work at a pumping station.
In addition, on Saturday morning, Case put another 850L to work south of
Burlington, along with a 1650L and 1850K crawler dozer, which were
dispatched to Green Bay Bottoms along the Mississippi River. The company
also responded on Tuesday to a request from the National Guard to supply
a Case 580 Super M loader/backhoe. Current and retired Case employees
have volunteered their time to operate the equipment.
“We followed the news of devastating floods in Cedar Rapids and the
potential for serious flooding across other parts of Iowa,” said Jim
Hasler, vice president, Case Construction Equipment. “Case has a
strong track record of loaning equipment and other resources in
emergency situations, such as these levee fortification efforts. This
particular project hits extra close to home because one of our four key
North American manufacturing plants is in Burlington.”
Since the levees in Cedar Rapids were breached, Case has also been
contacted regarding the possibility of providing equipment for cleanup
efforts. Case is working with its local dealers in Iowa to arrange
assistance to flood-damaged areas.
Case has approximately 600 employees in Burlington, which is where the
company engineers and manufactures its flagship loader/backhoes,
rough-terrain forklifts and loader tool carriers.
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