New product announcements: 04/01/2009 45-Tonne City Mobile Crane: Compact Size Manitowoc Cranes is launching a new mobile crane under its Grove brand that is designed especially for use on tight urban jobsites. The GCK3045 has a 45-tonne capacity with a 34-meter boom and optional 6.3-m twist jib. The crane is 9.07 m long and 3 m high and offers a choice of five outrigger locations. It has a three-axle configuration with electronic rear-wheel steering to minimize tire wear and has a boom-down design. Manitowoc Cranes; 920-684-6621; www.manitowoc.com Advanced Insulation For Pipe: Small Diameter The new Aquatherm Advanced pipe-wrap insulation, when used
New product announcements: 03/25/2009 Medium-Duty Truck: Crew Option Available in the fall, Dodge offers its second-generation, restyled chassis cabs for the first time with a crew-cab option. The 3500 comes with a new 5.7L HEMI V-8 engine, while the 4500/5500 comes standard with a 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel packing 610 lb-ft of torque and equipped with all-new selective-catalytic reduction for 50-state emission compliance. An 8-gallon urea tank will need to be refilled for about every 400 gallons of fuel used, at least once for every 7,500-mile oil-change interval, Dodge says. Inside, a new, optional center console stores and powers a laptop computer.
New product announcements: 03/18/2009 Rotary Hammer: Lower Vibration Bosch rotary hammers now include the new Vibration Control system for reducing operator vibration. The system employs a slightly larger air cushion between the piston and pin to reduce vibration during impact and a redesigned handle with rubber built into the top and bottom to absorb the shock. The new pin design also contributes to faster drilling in concrete. Bosch Power Tools and Accessories; 877-267-2499; www.boschtools.com Hydraulic Power Packs: Portable Portable Hydraulic Power Packs from Chicago Pneumatic are available in four compact models. The largest pack is less than 30 in. to a
New product announcements: 03/11/2009 Hydraulic Breaker: For Mid-Sized Carriers The HB 3600 hydraulic breaker attachment is designed for carriers in the 35-to-63 tonne weight class. The breaker delivers up to 560 blows per minute and accepts a maximum hydraulic flow of 79 gallons per minute at 2,610 psi. It can be used for demolition, trenching, foundation work, tunneling, rock mining and secondary breaking. An automatic shutoff feature prevents any damage if excess hydraulic pressure is delivered by the carrier. Atlas Copco; 413-746-0020; www.atlascopco.com Illumination: Light Tower Supplies Power The ML30 EX light tower features 1,250 W parallel lamps and can
New product announcements: 03/04/2009 Self-Cleaning Drain: No Clogs The Permaflow self-cleaning drain by PF WaterWorks replaces the standard p-trap on kitchen and bath sinks used to prevent sewer gases from entering a building. Its clear plastic body is engineered to increase turbulence in the drain and surrounds a wiper that is rotated by turning an external wheel to remove clogs. The see-through capability also allows items to be retrieved from the trap. PF WaterWorks; 877-265-9777; http://www.pfwaterworks.net/ Rugged Light Truck Tire: Takes Heavy Loads The new Wrangler DuraTrac is designed for pickups and other light trucks that need to get around rough
New product announcements: 02/25/2009 Durable Generators: Idle Control Saves Fuel Three new generators are packed with the latest Subaru 10, 12 and 14-hp overhead-cam engines and are built of heavy-duty steel for extra durability. The 5,000 and 7,100-Watt units can operate continuously for up to 8.3 hours, while the top-line, 7,800-Watt machine runs up to 7.5 hours. All models are available with pull or electric starters and feature automatic idle control, which lowers the engine speed while the mill is not producing power, saving fuel. Robin America Inc.; 800-277-6246; www.robinamerica.com Cold Recycler: Get on Board the Road Recycling Train The new
New product announcements: 02/18/2009 Demolition Robot: Remote Control All of a sudden, demolition robots are all the rage, and Husqvarna is going after the destruction with the new DXR-310. The wireless-controlled wrecker will be available in North America in the third quarter. Powered by a 22-kW electric motor, the 2-ton unit’s width is just slightly over 2.5 ft. Stepless, electrohydraulic controls stand up against harsh environments, and the telescopic boom’s overall reach, including the breaker, is 18 ft. Husqvarna Construction Products; 913-928-1000; www.husqvarnacp.com Form Screen: Protects Workers Doka introduces the Xclimb-60 formwork screen, being used for the first time in the
New product announcements: 02/11/2009 Crawler Excavator: Redesigned for Better Fuel Efficiency The DX350 crawler excavator is powered by a 270-hp, 1,900-rpm Doosan Tier III engine and features an electronic optimized hydraulic system for improved fuel efficiency. The excavator has an arm digging force of 39,460 lb and a bucket digging force of 54,010 lb. Polymer shims and a redesigned boom, arm and bucket allow for greasing intervals of 250 hours. The cab features a transparent roof for greater visibility. The excavator’s dual-walled muffler reduces operational noise levels. Doosan Infracore America; 770-831-2200; www.infracore.com Remotely Operated Dowel-Pin Drill: Get a Better View The
New product announcements: 02/04/2009 Cogeneration System for Residential Construction Heat and Power Produced by Natural Gas or Propane The “freewatt” home-heating system combines a Honda generator with a high-tech control module and highefficiency furnace or boiler to produce heat and power for homes. Thenatural-gas or propane-fi red generator produces 1.2 kWh of electric power, and almost all heat produced by the engine is captured, including that from the cooling system, exhaust and oil sump. The system was developed by Climate Energy LLC, a joint venture of ECR International Inc., Utica, N.Y., and Yankee Scientifi c Inc., Mefi eld, Mass., with assistance
New product announcements: 01/28/2009 Hydraulic Concrete Chain Saw: Deeper Cuts Save Time The 880F4 Saw is a hydraulically driven chain saw for heavy-duty cutting applications, including concrete, masonry and stone. The saw can cut up to 25-in. deep, allowing faster cutting. It also can make square corner cuts, reducing the need for overcutting and extra patchwork later. The saw is available in 8-gpm and 12-gpm hydraulic-oil-flow variants. ICS, Blout Inc.; 800-321-1240; www.icsbestway.com Concrete Mudsill Anchor: No More Anchor-Bolt Patching and Adjustments The MASA Mudsill Anchor is an alternative to the more traditional anchor bolts used in concrete in framing applications.
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