Loader/Tool Carrier: Simplified Operation The 570M XT Series 3 Loader/Tool Carrier has a Tier III turbocharged engine that delivers 79 net hp. It features a single lever loader control for both tilt and lift for easier operation, with an automatic self-leveling function to minimize bucket spills during raising. The optional Ride Control aids in cushioning the loader arms to prevent spills during transport. It can accept a variety of attachments including a box blade, pallet fork or auger. Case Construction; 866-542-2736; www.casece.com. Welding Generator: Fully Enclosed The 225 GXT Welder Generator has AC/DC welding output with 225 amps/25 Volts of
Materials Placement: Belt Conveyor The Telebelt TB 600 truck-mounted telescopic belt conveyor is designed for high-volume materials placement. It has a rated output of 600 cu yd per hour and has a 24-in.-wide main conveyor and feeder belt. It can place a wide range of flowable materials, such as pervious concrete, roller-compacted concrete, soil cement, flowable fill and larger aggregates. It has an unfolding height of 15 ft, 4 in. Putzmeister America Inc.; 800-884-7210; www.putzmeister.com. Excavation: Wet and Dry Vac The AllTrench Vacuum/Hydro Excavator is an industrial vacuum loader and high-pressure water cleaning machine designed to quickly remove material from
Underhood Air Compressor: Fits Latest Trucks The VR140 Underhood Air Compressor is designed to fit the latest 2008 Ford 6.8L Triton V10 Gas F250-F550 Super Duty trucks. Eliminating the need for a tow-behind air compressor, the 200-lb VR140 fits under the hood and draws its power directly from the truck’s engine. It has a small air/oil separator tank mounted on the truck’s frame rail, with the rest of the components under the hood. The belt-driven, rotary-screw compressor is capable of up to 150 cfm/175 psi of air delivery. The compressor is cooled by the truck’s cooling system; oil is warmed
Smooth Ride: Roller-Suspension System The Bobcat line of compact tract loaders feature a redesigned all-steel roller suspension system option that attempts to minimize vibration at the ground level for a smoother ride. The system’s high-strength-steel leaf springs reduce vibration and roll over obstacles easily. This roller suspension system does not require any greasing or adjusting as the rollers are permanently sealed and lubricated with synthetic oil. Bobcat; 866-823-7898; www.bobcat.com. Excavator: Small Footprint The XL 5100 III Excavator is a 55,000-lb truck-integrated excavator that uses one 275-hp diesel engine to power both the excavator and truck carrier, conserving fuel compared to
Excavator: Fuel-Efficient Design The CX700B excavator has an electronically controlled, common-rail, Tier-III 7.8-l engine that delivers 463 hp. According to the manufacturer, the common rail engine combined with a refined hydraulic system with low cycle time contributes to a noticeable increase in overall fuel efficiency. The excavator has an operating weight of 153,400 lb with a bucket digging force of 65,194 lb and a maximum dig depth of 27 ft, 7in. Case Construction; 866-542-2736; www.casece.com Framing Nailer: Cordless But Powerful The Cordless 20° Round Head Framing Nailer is capable of driving 2-in. to 31⁄4-in. nails at a rate of two
Hydraulic System Analyzer: Complete Profile The Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer allows for the complete testing of hydraulic equipment through a simple computer interface. The system can be used for testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing service issues on any piece of hydraulic equipment, including front-end loaders, cranes and excavators. The sensor unit is able to transmit flow, temperature and pressure data to a computer through its USB port, which then displays and logs it using the included software.Flo-Tech; 800-433-5263; www.flo-tech.com Portable Band Saw: Air-Powered The Airband is a portable, pneumatic band saw that is designed for use in hazardous environments. This
Compact Tractor: Multipurpose Machine The CK27 Series Compact tractor is designed to get into areas where normal tractors and earth-moving equipment cannot maneuver. The tractors come in either a manual-synchro shuttle-transmission model or with a hydrostatic transmission. They can be used in light construction and landscaping applications, and feature a three-point hitch, joystick loader control and tilt steering. Both are powered by three-cylinder, 28-hp diesel engines. KIOTI Tractor; 877-465-4684; www.kioti.com Articulated Boom: Any Position The Rototilt line of boom attachments is designed for excavators and loaders across a wide range of machine weights. The articulated hydraulic attachment fits between the
Mobile Anchor System: OSHA Compliant The Raptor R1000 is a portable anchorage system that allows up to two workers to tie-off during leading-edge work on low-slope roofs and elevated platforms. The OSHA-compliant system can be rolled to a site and moved along with the work. The Raptor can be outfitted with two job boxes, or a job box and an air compressor or generator. It can provide fall-restraint for two workers with harnesses and lanyards or fall-arrest for one. The wheels do not damage roof material, but in the event of a fall, a claw will engage in the substrate
Compact Wheel Loader: Low Profile The V4-6 compact wheel loader feature a low overall height, which makes for easier unloading and loading operations in enclosed spaces, as well as lowering the loader’s center of gravity for improved stability. The V4-6 has a rated lifting capacity of 7,451 lb and is powered by a 40-hp diesel engine. Despite it’s low profile, the wheel loader has a full 10 in. of ground clearance. An optional mechanical Quick-Coupler allows for the use of most skid steer attachments. Yanmar America; 770-877-7570; www.yanmar.com Machine Control Sensor: Making the Grade The LS-B100 series of machine control
PVC Pipe System: Easy Assembly for Above or Below Certa-Lok Yelomine is a restained-joint PVC pressure-piping system with a simple joint design that does not require welding, bolting wrenches or special equipment. The pipe’s joint is formed by precision-matching grooves, which when aligned, allow a spline to be inserted. A flexible O-ring in the coupling then provides the hydrostatic seal. The system can be disassembled later without damaging the pipe and is available in a wide variety of shapes and in versions suited for above- or below-grade applications. CertainTeed; 866-284-7473; www.certainteed.com TIG Welder: LCD Interface The Invertec V-310-T is a