Versatile Breaker Active Vibration Reduction System The TE 706-AVR breaker offers high-chiseling performance when working on wall and floor applications. It is the first in its class to feature a state-of-the art brushless SR-motor and an active vibration reduction system, which reduces the hammering mechanism’s vibration by up to 50%. The new model also has a three-level hammering power regulation for a wide variety of applications. Available in pointed, flat and wide-flat versions, the self-sharpening polygon chisels assure maximum productivity and efficiency by eliminating the need to resharpen, reforge or reharden the chisel. Hilti Inc.; 800/950-6654; www.us.hilti.com Traffic Control Display
Vibratory Roller Improved Fuel Efficiency Manufacturer "rolls" out a new 84-in.-wide compaction machine with tandem vibratory drums. The BW284’s power plant is a 185-hp Cummins diesel that makes the machine quieter and more fuel-efficient than earlier models. An operating weight of 28,425 lb is 7% heavier than the maker’s previous versions. The roller delivers up to 4,000 vibrations per minute at a top speed of 4.5 mph. An articulating center joint allows �12 degrees of side oscillation. BOMAG Americas Inc.; 309-853-3571; www.bomag-americas.com Excavators 'Memory' Controls Earthmoving equipment producer has two new hydraulic excavators at the low-capacity end of its diverse,
Miter Saw New to Maker's Product Line Manufacturer has added the KGS 305 dual-bevel sliding compound 12-in. miter saw to its woodworking tool product line. The model can crosscut material up to 12 1/2 in. wide and 4 3/4 in. high and features the maker’s unique dust-collection system. The KGS 305 features such safety features as wide footprints and a lock-out feature in its switches, as well as a powerful 15-amp, 200-Watt motor that can reach a no-load speed of 3,800 rpm. Metabo Corp.; 800-638-2264; www.metabousa. com Telescopic Crane Hexagonal Tube The Model 6628 crane has 28 ft of hydraulic
Data Driven. GPS isn’t making the grade. (Photo top by Tudor Hampton for ENR, Photo bottom courtesy of Komatsu America Corp.) The expense of hiring surveyors to stake out the cut and fill of earthwork or re-stake a site damaged by a clumsy operator used to be a big money-drainer for contractors. But as more earthmoving machines roll out of factories with global positioning systems built in, what’s left in the place of those wooden stakes is the laborious process of making site plans into machine-compatible, 3D files. Equipment suppliers are itching to sell contractors expensive hardware, but their lack
(Photo by Tudor Hampton for ENR) For equipment enthusiasts who think they know everything about the 168-year-old machinery manufacturer in Moline, Ill., a book published this year about Deere & Co.’s core business principles contains several surprises. Without a doubt, the heavy equipment company and its 46,000 employees are masters at building brands. But the memorable tagline "Nothing Runs Like A Deere" was almost trashed during a marketing session for John Deere’s new line of snowmobiles in 1971. The slogan outlived the snowmobile line, and today it applies to all Deere equipment, including its familiar yellow construction machines. Deere attributes
Hydraulic Saw Ring Cutter The new K 3600 MK II hydraulic ring saw features a narrow, slim body and an adjustable front handle that has an integrated, easy-to-reach water flow adjustment. It provides exceptionally high power without being too heavy to handle, says the maker. The ring-cutter concept has an off-center drive and provides the same 10-in. cuts using a 14-in. blade as 24-in. blades on traditional saws, but at a much lower initial cost, the maker says. Partner; 800/323-3553;www.partnerusa.com Skid Steer Loader Four-Ton Model The new SK1026-5 model is an 8,068-lb unit designed to meet customers’ demands for increased
United Rental is the world's largest equipment rental company. (Photo courtesy of United Rentals Inc.) A top executive at United Rentals Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, has less than one month to answer to alleged accounting errors. The ultimatum came almost a year after the company announced that it was "cooperating" with a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission probe. John N. Milne, president and CFO of the Greenwich, Conn.-based equipment supplier, "failed to perform his duties" after refusing to answer recent boardroom questions related to the pending SEC inquiry. A special board committee recently found evidence that equipment
Concrete Boom Pump Compact Outrigger Spread The new 40Z-Meter concrete boom pump is mounted on three axles with a net reach of 107 ft, 7 in. At less than 56,000 lb, it offers a compact and ultra-lightweight design for the reach class. The Multi-Z boom configuration eases concrete placement in difficult-to-reach places. Fully hydraulic outriggers with integral cylinders are 20 ft, 11 in. in the front; 23 ft, 1 in. in the rear. Putzmeister America; 800/884-7210; www.putzmeister.com Compact Excavator Digs Deeper and Faster The new 323 compact excavator can access tight spots. It retracts to just 39 in. wide from
Heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. executed a two-for-one stock split on July 13, after its pre-split price closed just under $100 that afternoon. The Peoria, Ill.-based company also raised dividends by 22%. The adjustments reflect Cat's positive outlook for the rebounding equipment business. Chairman Jim Owens says, "we haven't yet reached our full potential." Over the last year, Wall Street analysts have hammered manufacturing stocks, complaining that machine prices are too low to offset higher raw-material costs. But that attitude is changing as price increases hit the balance sheet. "We believe better raw material comps and pricing will start making
All-Terrain Vehicle Durable, Reinforced Rubber Tracks RangeRunner is an all-new utility vehicle that is gaining popularity in markets that include utility, government, construction, agriculture and more. It features twin independently driven rubber tracks that are supported by a dynamic suspension system. An optional front and rear auxiliary hydraulic system allows hydraulic attachments to be added through quick-pin receiver hitches. With 1,650 sq in. of track surface supporting the 1,580-lb vehicle, it can safely transport personnel and cargo while maintaining a ground pressure at or below 1.0 psi. TerraTrak; 800/523-6993; www.terratrack.com Boring Attachment Confined Areas A new boring attachment drill is
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