Products   03/16/2011
Vocational Truck: Many Configurations The Class 8 Western Star 4700 truck is available with set-forward and set-back axle options and features a 110-in. bumper-to-back-of-cab distance. Depending on the job, the truck has a range of powertrain options, including a 350-hp to 450-hp Detroit Diesel DD13 engine with BlueTec selective catalytic reduction. The truck can be configured for dump, mixer, crane or roll-off applications. Western Star; 866-850-7827; www.westernstar.com


Modular Platform Needs No Ground Support Safway has received a patent for QuikDeck, a modular platform system that can be used in places where ground-based scaffolding is impractical. It can support 75 lb per sq ft, and it can be set up quickly. Safway Services; 800-558-4772; www.safway.com
Line Laser Self-Leveling The PML 42 Line Laser features single-button operation and is self-leveling. A rubber coating and a durable casing prevent damage to the mechanism. Hilti; 918-872-3265; www.hilti.com
Portable Mixing Station Handles Many Materials The Portamix Hippo PMH 70X mixing station allows one person to mix and transport a wide range of self-leveling construction materials. It has a 20-gallon capacity and two mixing paddles powered by a 2-amp motor. CS Unitec; 800-700-5919; www.csunitec.com