Product Snapshot: Compact Wheel Loader and Cordless Recip Saw
DeWalt's 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Reciprocating Saw is 21/2 in. shorter than the earlier model of recip saw, allowing it to make cuts in more confined spaces. The saw blade has a 11/8-in. stroke length and features a fixed pivoting shoe for different cutting applications. The battery-powered reciprocating saw is powerful enough to cut a range of materials, including wood, PVC pipe, steel pipe, conduit and studs.
DeWalt; www.dewalt.com
The HM300-5 Articulated Dump Truck has a 30.9-ton payload, with a gross vehicle weight of 58.9 tons. It is powered by a Tier 4 Final engine that uses selective catalytic reduction. The truck has a loading height of 9 ft, 2 in., and a dump angle of 70�. An integrated payload meter comes as a standard feature and provides payload data to KOMTRAX fleet management software.
Komatsu America Corp.; www.komatsuamerica.com
The Case 221F Wheel Loader has a straight tipping load of 3.1 tons and an operating weight of 6 tons. Powered by a 74-hp, Tier 4 Final engine, the 221F features a four-wheel-drive hydrostatic transmission. It is available with a 22-mph high-speed option (HSO) with a two-gear mechanical gearbox. The high-speed option also adds creep speed, which maximizes hydraulic flow at low travel speeds.
Case Construction Equipment; www.casece.com
Milwaukee Tool has added two SDS Plus rotary hammers to its M18 FUEL line of cordless tools. The 1-in. SDS Plus rotary hammer weighs 7 lb and is capable of 1,400 rpm and 4,900 bpm. The 11/8-in. SDS Plus rotary hammer weighs 7.7 lb and is capable of 1,350 rpm and 5,000 bpm. Both hammers feature brushless motors and Redlink Plus electronic battery controls.
Milwaukee Tool Co.; www.milwaukeetool.com
This week we look at a compact wheel loader from Case and a cordless reciprocating saw from DeWalt. Click to begin the slide show.
