The Sidewinder is a dumping body which allows for the continuous spread of 25-ft widths of loose materials. The body sidewall is shaped in a continuous top rail, side and running board configuration. A front-mounted inverted telescopic hoist with hard chrome-plated sleeves eliminates the need for cylinder housing inside the body, reducing risk of contamination. Available in four sizes, ranging from 9-ft to 14-ft inside length, with 5 cu yd to 14 cu yd of body capacity. Truck Bodies & Equipment International; 800-255-4345; www.tbei.com
The Workman Personal Fall Limiter has a maximum working capacity of 400 lb and is available assemble-to-order in lengths ranging from 6 ft to 12 ft, in 1-ft increments. The Workman PFL meets ANSI A10.32 and all applicable OSHA requirements. It has a constant lock-up rate to prevent “jerky” lock up and has an SRL connector with integrated swivel. The lightweight unit features impact-absorbing bumpers and durable thermoplastic casing. MSA; 800-672-2222; www.msanet.com
The Mini Screed C is a laser-controlled, walk-behind concrete screed which can be user for many concrete applications, including chaired-mesh, fluted-metal-deck and post-tension work. The Mini Screed C weighs only 470 lb with a 6-ft, 8-in. head, yet provides the same level of precision as its larger cousins. The screed is roughly the size of a walk-behind lawnmower and fits easily into a pickup bed. Somero Enterprises Inc.; 906-482-7252; www.somero.com
The ZX120-3 is a utility-class excavator designed to fit a wide range of construction applications. Powered by a 93-hp, four-cylinder fuel-efficient diesel engine, the ZX120-3 can produce over 12,800 lb of breakout force and has a maximum lift of 11,443 lb over the front at a distance of 15 ft. It has three power modes, two travel modes and one work mode. The ZX120-3 can be easily towed behind a dump truck for transport to job sites. It is available with either an 8-ft, 3-in. or 9-ft, 11-in. arm, and comes with standard rubber crawler pads with optional triple semi-grouser steel shoes. Hitachi Construction & Mining Products; 800-675-8459; www.hitachiconstruction.com
The TY5100 Auto-Feed Screwdriver features a variable speed trigger for fastening at speeds up to 5,000 rpm. The 5-lb tool has a fully integrated design and is well-balanced, unlike attachment-type tools. The TY5100’s Corner-Fit feed system allows for the placement of screws in corners and around obstructions, while its clutch mechanism disengages the screw quickly once set, to prevent stripped out heads. It is designed for a number of fastening applications, including exterior gypsum sheathing, drywall, metal stud and truss framing, wood sheathing, cement board and underlayment. TyRex; 800-396-3318