Space-Age Compaction Machines Will Roll Into North America by Early Next Year
If Captain Kirk were an equipment operator, this would be his chair. On the right, a single joystick steers. To the left, a color computer screen shows travel direction and speed. The one-piece console rotates automatically as the operator moves the machine from forward to reverse. All thats missing is sound advice from Mr. Spock.
Mounted independently of the frame, a climate-controlled cab slides 12-in. side-to-side for visibility. Underneath, two access doors swing open and a hydraulic hand pump slowly drops the engine block to the ground for service.