Excavation Machine Controls: New Control Box
The GX-55 is a control box for Topcon’s 2D and 3D excavation-control systems. Designed to work with Topcon’s SiteLink 3D software package, the GX-55 can be used as a part of 2D, 3D or 3D-indicate excavator-machine-control systems. The touch-screen panel mounts easily in the cab of an excavator, with only a single cable to plug in. The control box can provide visual and audible alarms for when the excavator is nearing the preset grade, and it can download performance data via USB. Topcon Positioning Group; www.topconpositioning.com
High-Capacity Telehandler: Small Turning Radius for Better Handling
The Extendo 944B Telehandler has a maximum load capacity of 9,000 lb and is powered by a 117-hp Cummins Tier 4 Final engine. It boasts a forward reach of 30 ft, 3 in., and a maximum vertical reach of 44 ft, 4 in. With a turning radius of 12 ft, 4 in., the telehandler can maneuver on crowded jobsites. The machine is capable of 12° of off-center frame sway and features rear-axle stabilization. Pettibone; www.gopettibone.com
Auger Drive Attachment: Handles High Hydraulic Flow Rates
The Compact High-Flow 4DDS Auger Drive can deliver an output torque of up to 4,180 ft-lb. The tool is able to fit a range of hydraulic equipment, including skid steers, backhoes and mini excavators. The auger drive can handle hydraulic flows from 8 to 42 gallons per minute, with output speeds of up to 108 rpm, allowing for faster drilling of holes in poor ground conditions. The gearbox on the 4DDS is designed to be slim enough to fit into a 10-ft hole, providing greater drilling depth without the need for extensions. Digga North America; www.diggausa.com
High-Power Light Tower: Heavy-Duty Canopy
The CPLT V15 Light Tower features a cluster of four 1,000-watt metal halide lamps that, according to the manufacturer, can illuminate an area of up to seven acres. Running on a Kubota Tier 4 diesel engine, a 28-gallon fuel tank grants the light tower a run time of 50 hours. The durable polyethylene canopy protects the engine from harsh jobsite conditions. The light tower can be transported with its mast in the upright position, making it easier to transport multiple light towers on a single trailer. Chicago Pneumatic; www.cp.com
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