Davit Crane Electric Wire Rope Hoist Manufacturer introduces a newly designed material-handling davit crane to meet the U.S. Dept. of Commerce requirements for performance, operation and safety. It features a Columbia HD650 AC electric wire rope hoist and is best suited for material handling and maintenance service applications with long lift distances. Maximum lifting capacity of the APPI Model 4FFM Davit is 400 lb. The Columbia hoist on this unit comes with 115 ft of 5�32-in. wire rope and has an average lifting speed of 25 ft per minute. An upper limit switch and a removable remote pendant control are
If Captain Kirk were an equipment operator, this would be his chair. On the right, a single joystick steers. To the left, a color computer screen shows travel direction and speed. The one-piece console rotates automatically as the operator moves the machine from forward to reverse. All that’s missing is sound advice from Mr. Spock. In Control Paving operators don’t have to twist their necks, thanks to a new cab design.(Photo by Tudor Hampton for ENR) Mounted independently of the frame, a climate-controlled cab slides 12-in. side-to-side for visibility. Underneath, two access doors swing open and a hydraulic hand pump
Caterpillar Inc. is carving out a larger share of China’s healthy market for construction machinery by purchasing a minority interest in one of the country’s leading producers of front-end wheel loaders. The contract gives Peoria, Ill.-based Cat the option to buy all remaining shares of Shandong SEM Machinery Co. Ltd., Qingzhou City, China, in 2007. "Our interests are long-term to acquire 100% ownership," says Cat spokesman Benjamin S. Cordani. The manufacturer made the announcement March 22. No more details were disclosed. The wheel loader is one of the most sought-after machines in China. The country produced 92,800 of them last
Trench Roller Uses Hand-Held Cable Control The new Rammax trench roller features a hand-held cable control. This allows the operator to control the roller’s functions from a safe distance, especially in trenches where job site injuries can occur, says the manufacturer. Model P33/24FCR produces 15,652 lb of impact force and is suitable for any large soil compaction job. It is available in either 24 or 33-in. drum configurations with cable control or in combination with the construction industry’s only solar-powered transmitter that never needs recharging. Multiquip Inc.; 800/421-1244; www.multiquip.com Anti-Theft Device Locks Mechanically A new anti-theft device, called the Stabilizer
Skid Control VHS and DVD Formats This video-based training program uses computer-animated dramatizations and actual demonstrations on skid pads to focus on skids and skid recovery, while also offering tips and guidelines on prevention. The program provides key information on vehicle control factors, specific causes of skids as well as types of skids. It also includes commentary from transportation professionals. J.J. Keller & Associates Inc.; 800/327-6868; www.jjkeller.com 2005 Tool Catalog 240 Pages of Products A full line of contractor-grade hand tools and equipment for the building trades is featured in this new 240-page catalog. It contains over 3,000 products
Hydraulic Excavator Automatic Shift Down Manufacturer introduces the TB1140, a 15-ton hydraulic excavator with an operating weight of 31,370 lb, a digging depth of 18 ft, bucket breakout force of 22,188 lb, reach at ground level of 28.1 ft and a dump height of 20.4 ft. New features include a two-speed travel system that monitors ground conditions and automatically shifts from high to low speed when additional track power is required as well as primary and secondary auxiliary hydraulic circuits featuring thumb-operated proportional controls. Takeuchi Mfg.; 770/831-0661; www.takeuchi-us.com Backhoes Excavator Controls This WB140PS-2N backhoe loader is one of five models
King Ranch Pickup Truck Overhead Rail New for 2005 is the F-150 King Ranch model with Castano leather power-adjustable heated captain’s chairs. Cab configurations feature four doors for easy access. The F-150 offers three engine choices, including the newly available 4.2-liter V-6 engine with electronic throttle control and manual transmission. Also, a modular overhead rail system allows owners to customize interior storage options to suit their individual needs. Ford Motor Co.; 800/392-3673; www.ford.com Mega Pickup Cab More Interior Space This all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab can comfortably seat six adults and provide enough interior storage space for their gear,
Ride-On Trowel Non-Overlapping The new BG70 ride-on double trowel is a non-overlapping machine that can be equipped with blades or pans. It has a 70-in. working width and is fitted with a 20-hp Honda GX620 gasoline engine. The BG70 weighs 705 lb and has a high-speed blade rotation of 70 to 150 rpm. Additional features on the new model include optimized weight distribution (engine centrally placed), adjustable seat forward and backward, two lifting eyes on each side of the seat for balanced lifting, as well as retardant spray tank and three halogen lights. Dynapac Concrete; +33.1.64.42.59.00; www.dynapac-concrete.com PEX Piping Replaces
Cutquik Machine New Air Filtration System This new cut-off machine, designated TS 700 Cutquik, is designed with features to help maximize productivity. With its new X2 long-term air-filtration system, the machine can run twice as long before the filter needs changing, making it suitable for heavy-duty cutting applications. The TS 700 comes fully assembled and has a 6.7-bhp, 98.5-cc stratified charged engine. It also is lightweight, well balanced and equipped with a five-point, dual element vibration control system. Stihl Inc.; 800/467-8445; www.stihlusa.com Cut-Off Saws Long-Life Lubrication Piston The new BTS-L3 series of portable cut-off saws includes four models–the BTS 930L3,
A Detroit manufacturer of diesel engines and its corporate affiliates spun a web of conspiracy to shut out their competitors, according to a class-action lawsuit that 10 truck dealers filed in a Pennsylvania federal court last week. Detroit Diesel Corp. (DDC) and its distributors boycotted Volvo and International Truck dealerships by revoking their licenses to perform warranty work on Detroit-brand engines. The move was a "retaliation" against dealers that had stopped buying the engines after DaimlerChrysler purchased DDC in October 2000, the suit alleges. The engine buyout helped Stuttgart, Germany-based DaimlerChrysler integrate its trucking businesses. Detroit Diesel supplies engine equipment
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