Back Pack Vibrator Gas-Powered Model Manufacturer introduces a portable, self-contained backpack concrete vibrator—the gas-powered model 402. It is best suited for remote and hard-to-reach jobs because no electrical cords or pneumatic hoses are required. The device maintains constant vibration in the mix, with easy operator control of vibration speed by the engine throttle. The portable model is available with a choice of shaft lengths and head sizes. The design consolidates concrete 20 to 50% faster. Wyco Tool Co.; 800/233-9926; www.wyco.com Ready Ratchet Snap-Lock Socket Tray Made of composite materials with a contoured handle, the new Ready Ratchet is available in
Piling-Drilling Rig Compact Dimensions A newly developed carrier unit, the LRB 125 piling and drilling rig, is designed for special civil engineering jobs. The LRB 125 is in the 40-ton class and is fitted with the manufacturer’s 400-kW diesel engine. With its compact dimensions of 13 m long, 3 m wide and 3.4 m high, the rig can be moved as a single unit, with a transport weight of approximately 38.5 tons. The rig can be used in a variety of applications, such as pile-driving, sheet piling, girder installation and more. Liebherr-Werk: +43 5525 606-473; www.Liebherr.com Specialized Trailer Hauls Super
Telehandler Maximum 12,000-lb Lift Capacity Telehandler: Maximum 12,000-lb Lift Capacity The G12-55A telehandler has a maximum lifting capacity of 12,000 lb and is capable of lifting 5,000 lb loads to 55 ft and extending a 3,000-lb load to a full reach of 42 ft. The operator can choose from all-wheel, front-wheel or crab steering. Power is provided by a John Deere turbo-charged diesel engine that is side-mounted to permit improved operator visibility. The engine is linked to a four-speed transmission and can be driven at 20 mph. JLG Industries Inc.; 240/420-8721; www.jlg.com European Crawler Crane Transportable Transportability is a key
Excavators Self-Diagnostic Display System The Robex 7 Series wheeled excavator product line includes the R140W-7, R170W-7 and R200W-7, suitable for road, bridge and urban construction jobs. Features include an improved computer-aided power optimization management system with new mode controls and a self-diagnostic display system. Hyundai Construction Equipment; 847/437-3333; www. hceusa.com Big Truck Two Engine Choices Model EH5000 is the manufacturer’s largest rigid frame haul truck. It has a maximum payload capacity of 351 tons and is available with two engine choices. Despite the length of 47 ft, 5 in., a front width of 25 ft and a rear width of
Ecospace Elevator Fits in Hydraulic Hoistway Company introduces EcoSpace, the first machine-room-less elevator designed specifically for two to seven stop applications. A key feature of the EcoSpace elevator is the EcoDisc hoisting machine, which mounts off the car rail inside the elevator shaft. EcoDisc and all its control and logic systems fit in a standard hydraulic hoistway, eliminating the need for a machine room. This gives architects more design freedom, unlocking 36 to 136 additional sq ft of floor space. Models with lift capacities of 2,000 or 2,500 lb are available and offer a quieter, smoother ride. KONE Inc.; 800/956-5663;
Inverter Racks Four, Six or Eight Pack-Configurations Conveniently grouped in an industrial, portable package, these new inverter racks are designed for use on jobsites that require a number of welding power sources for multiple operators. The inverter racks come in four or six packs with the multiprocess Invertec V350-PRO factory rack model, or in four or eight packs with weather-protected Invertec V275-S for stick and TIG welding. They are constructed of heavy-gauge square tubular steel and are the only racks on the market to offer a standard main disconnect switch and IP23S-rated power sources, says the maker. Lincoln Electric Co.;
Silicone Sealants Standard and Custom Colors Manufacturer introduces a new line of high-performance silicone sealants to complement its already existing full line of polyurethane construction sealants. The new line consists of SikaSil-C 990 and SikaSil-C 995. Both products are available in six standard colors as well as custom colors for those applications that are color critical. SikaSil-C 990 is a one-component silicone sealant with plus-100%, minus-50% movement capability and is targeted for exterior insulating finish system facade joints and other weatherseal applications. Sika Corp.; 201/933-8800; www.sikacorp.com Vulkem 250 GC Cures In Four Hours This one-part, cold fluid-applied elastomeric waterproofing membrane,
Trucks Concrete Applications This brochure offers detailed information on the company’s Granite series construction trucks. The series includes heavy-duty class-8 conventional straight models that can be configured as a mixer, dump or tractor hauling heavy equipment. Features such as its smart, advanced electronics that help enhance productivity, its spacious leg and belly room and innovative features that help make mounting a body hassle-free also are included. Mack Trucks Inc.; 610/709-2560; www.macktrucks.com New Fasteners Pressure-Treated Lumber Issue In response to new EPA regulations on the use of pressure-treated lumber in all residential and some commercial applications, manufacturer publishes a seven-page brochure
Small Cold Milling Machine Three-Wheel Mill The W50 is a small cold milling machine that features an 80-hp Deutz diesel engine and an operating weight of 13,162 lb, excluding optional conveyor. The three-wheel mill can cut up to 6 in. deep and 20 in. wide, with a 4-in. turning radius. In addition to the loading conveyor, a fourth wheel is optional. The W50 can mill at speeds up to 82 ft per minute. For ease in making horizontal cuts on roadways, the fully adjustable loading conveyor can be dismounted and mounted by the operator without assistance in a matter of
Four-Cycle Rammer Up to 3,950 lb of Impact Force Mikasa’s MT-84F rammer is designed for compaction work in trenches, retaining walls and on pads. It is equipped with a 3.5-hp Robin EH-12 gasoline engine that is more fuel-efficient, quieter and has lower emissions than two-cycle rammers, says the maker. The unit also features numerous improvements such as longer air filter service intervals and more blows per minute. It travels at 36 ft per minute and can compact a maximum area of 2,000 sq ft per hour. Multiquip Inc.; 800/421-1244; www.multiquip.com Utility Vehicle Four Configurations The RTV900, the manufacturer’s first
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