Product Snapshot: Hammer Drill and Utility Locator
The SR-24 Line Locator is a utility locator that features integrated Bluetooth and GPS connectivity. The location of buried utilities detected by the SR-24 can be automatically sent to a PC, tablet, smartphone or GPS-enabled worksite management platform. An onboard micro SD card also records utility location information. The SR-24 is compatible with the RIDGIDtrax app, which provides basic utility mapping on mobile devices.
RIDGID; www.ridgid.com
The RGV12100 generator is powered by a Subaru 22-hp EH65 engine and is able to deliver a maximum output of 12,000 watts. It has a 11.4-gallon fuel tank and can run over eight hours at the rated load. An autonomous voltage regulator provides steady voltage with reduced output fluctuation.
Subaru Industrial Power Products; www.subarupower.com
The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-in. Hammer Drill-Driver is able to deliver up to 1,090 in.-lb of torque. It uses Makita's 4-amp-hour battery, which can be fully charged in only 40 minutes. The tool weighs only 5.9 lb and is powered by a brushless motor with two-speed transmission.
Makita; www.makitatools.com
The Milwaukee Electrical Tester is able to measure voltage, continuity and resistance in one tool. The tool can measure voltage to a single decimal place and automatically tell when to test voltage or continuity. A built-in LED illuminates the work area.
Milwaukee Tool; www.milwaukeetool.com
This week we look at a hammer drill from Makita and a GPS-enabled utility locator from RIDGID. Click to begin the slide show.
