Current Tundra (left) gives way to redesigned model. (Photo:Tudor Hampton/ENR) Toyota has set the gold standard for today¹s passenger cars, and now, it wants to do the same for light-duty trucks. Next year, its largest pickup ever will follow the latest fleet of full-size options coming from Japan, including the Nissan Titan and Honda Ridgeline. Toyota has invested heavily in this latest project. The battle between East and West will soon be fought on construction sites across the U.S, and the newest weapon will be the redesigned Tundra, which hits the street early next year. Ford, GM and Dodge, the
Hydraulic Hammer: Additional Option for Equipment Users Entering into the 700-lb energy class with a working weight of 597 lb and an impact frequency of 2,000 blows per minute, the new H65Ds is the manufacturer's largest hammer option for compact equipment users. It is sized for use with all Cat skid steer and multi terrain loaders as well as the 303.5C, 303C CR, 304C CR and 305C CR mini hydraulic excavators. The H65Ds is compatible with the company's pin grabber quick coupler system. For expanded versatility, the new model can be equipped with a chisel, mole, spade or compacting plate.
+ Click to enlarge Hydraulic Impact Hammer: With Pro Control The manufacturer�s newest addition is the Rammer Model G 88 G-Series hammer, which is designed for use on 60,000 to 88,000-lb excavators. It requires 42.3 to 60.8-gallons-per-minute hydraulic flow at 2,030 to 2,180 psi and it breaks at a rate of 300 to 480 blows per minute. The new model offers advantages such as Pro Control. This feature allows the operator to control impact energy of the hammer which delivers the appropriate impact power for increased production. The G 88 is available exclusively as a silenced CITY model for quiet
Hydraulic Pulverizer: Wide Jaw Opening The DP 2800 is a hydraulic demolition pulverizer attachment that is designed for carriers in the 24-to-38-ton weight class. It features a compact design and provides 99 tons of crushing force at the jaw tip. The unit has a maximum operating pressure of 5,076 psi and accepts a maximum hydraulic flow of 79 gpm. It also utilizes a straight jaw design that allows the pulverizer's jaws to open to a width of 35 in. This wide opening enables the unit to handle larger pieces of debris. Atlas Copco Construction Tools Inc.; 413-746-5383; www.us.atlascopco.com Rotary Hammer:
Steel Studs: Dimples Cut Labor and Absorb Noise The U.S. manufacturer of UltraSTEEL interior framing is retooling its factories in North America in hopes of forever changing the face of the humble steel stud. Because the product's cold-rolled, "dimple" process yields a higher-strength stud using lighter-gauge steel, the producer says it is offering them at no extra cost. Meanwhile, old-style, "flat" studs are being phased out. "When a facility is converted, it no longer offers traditional flat steel," says Greg S. Ralph, product development director for Dietrich Metal Framing, a unit of Columbus, Ohio-based Worthington Industries. The producer is offering
Zaxis excavator: Tier-3 Engine The new Zaxis 240LC-3 excavator, which replaces the 230LC model, comes standard with an 11 ft, 10-in. arm; an 11,094-lb counterweight and 32-in. triple semi-grouser shoes. A 9- ft, 9-in. arm is also available as are 28-in. triple semi-grouser shoes. It is equipped with a Isuzu Tier-3-certified, overhead-camshaft, four-valve engine that has a rated power of 177-net peak hp at 2,000 rpm. The new CRES II cab is the largest in its class, the manufacturer says. Hitachi Construction Products; www.hitachiconstruction.com Self-Rescuer: Easy Opening Seal Manufacturer introduces a new self-contained, self-rescuer called the Oxy K plus S
Construction Total Station: Structure Layout and Alignment The Spectra Precision TS515 mechanical total station is a portable layout and measurement tool for general and concrete contractors in commercial and residential applications. It is designed for the layout of control lines, offset points, excavation lines, foundations, forms and footers and anchor bolts. The direct reflex reflectorless distance measuring capability provides one-person operation without a prism to measure difficult or dangerous-to-reach places. The TS515 has a large graphical display and keypad. Trimble; 408-481-8000; www.trimble.com Online Design Tool: Steel-to-Steel Connections The new BeamClamp Connection Designer Website allows engineers to design steel-to-steel connections. Step
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click to buy Power Plant Construction Management: A Survival Guide By Peter G. Hessler 345 pages $99.00 With the power industry of today being much different than it was years ago, a unique set of management skills is necessary to supervise construction or retrofitting of a power generation plant. Given today's bottom-line emphasis on environment, fuel efficiency, up-to-date technical features, and the industry's loss of experienced craftsmen and supervisory personnel, this book explains the power of economics behind the industry and how to manage the finances of work activities.
Threading Machine Stands: More Portability A line of redesigned threading machines give users more portability and security on the jobsite. Models 100A, 150A and 200A feature horizontal mounting, large diameter wheels and wide handles. Constructed of heavily-walled steel tubing, the stands provide users with a stable and solid work platform. The new stands have adjustable widths that are compatible with the maker�s 535, 1822 and 1224 threading machines. Model 200A is equipped with a new steel tool cabinet, large enough to store either the 600 or 700 threading machine. Models 100A and 150A have a tray for storage of smaller
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