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Inspection Crawler
Enhanced Features
A provider of video pipeline inspection solutions for municipalities, contractors, departments of transportation and civil/environmental engineers announces new enhancements to its ROVVER line of modular, steerable inspection crawlers. The improvements include a new zooming pan/tilt camera head with optional laser measurement. It combines 10X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom to extend inspection range and improve resolving power. The inspection crawlers also feature a new handheld pendant for fingertip control of more crawler functions and a wide wheel set for improved traction in sediment. Envirosight LLC; 973/993-1570; www.envirosight.com
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Attachment
Single-Pass Trench Filling
Manufacturer introduces a new trench filler attachment that allows operators to fill trenches in a single pass. Developed for use with the Dingo compact utility loader, the new Toro trench filler attachment is equipped with two sets of opposing augers that direct the spoils from the sides of the trench back into the hole. It then levels off the work areas as it continues to push material forward. It allows fast, easy cover-up with minimal cleanup. The Toro Co.; 800/344-8676; www.toro.com
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Mortar Mix
Improves Installation
With improved consistency and workability, a new veneer stone mortar is formulated to improve installation and reduce jobsite callbacks. The product provides contractors with a contractor-grade type-S mortar mix solution designed specifically for thin brick/stone and veneer applications. The mortar can also be used in tuck-pointing of stone, and as a grout over concrete, masonry, or galvanized metal lath surfaces. Available in 80-lb or 3,000-lb sacks, it can be combined with more than 20 colors. Quikrete; 800/282-5828; www.quikrete.com
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Self-leveling, Collapsible Sawhorse
Ideal for Rough, Uneven Ground
Designed for carpenters, painters and other construction tradesmen, the new Trojan sawhorse features two pairs of collapsible steel legs and is designed so that a common 2 x 4 can be quickly and easily clamped at the top of the legs to form the crossbeam. Users can choose any length 2 x 4 to suit their needs, or use upward to 2 x 12 sizes for jobs where increased crossbeam elevation is useful. Ideal for jobs on rough or uneven ground.Trojan Manufacturing Inc.; 800/745-2120; www.trojantools.com
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Turbocharged Asphalt Paver
Increased Horsepower
The BG-230D is a medium-sized, rubber-tire paver for airport, highway, urban and rural roads, industrial site and large parking lot projects. It offers features such as a new Caterpillar 3054C turbocharged diesel engine that generates 130-hp at 2,200 rpm, an optional generator system and auxiliary power panel and a single operator station that slides from side to side.
Caterpillar Inc.; 763/712-3001; www.cat.com
