The E-Screed is a battery-powered, vibrating screed that requires only one operator for strike-off of wet concrete. The screed’s high-frequency vibration produces uniform vibration distribution over the entire blade length, enhancing the integrity of the concrete. The screed is powered by a 36-V lithium-iron-phosphate battery that boasts over 1,500 lifetime cycles. The E-Screed battery-powered unit can be used with existing Magic Screed blades. Allen Engineering Corp.; 870-236-7751; www.alleneng.com
The redesigned Bobcat 324 compact excavator features a boom cylinder attached to the top—instead of the bottom—of the boom, giving it more protection from damage while digging. It has a maximum dig depth of 8 ft, 6 in., a 14-ft ground reach and a dump height clearance of 8 ft, 8 in. The undercarriage of the 324 hydraulically retracts to a width of just 39 in. for passage through gates and doorways, and it can expand to 54 in. Bobcat Co.; 701-241-8700; www.bobcat.com