Piling-Drilling Rig
Compact Dimensions
A newly developed carrier unit, the LRB 125 piling and drilling rig, is designed for special civil engineering jobs. The LRB 125 is in the 40-ton class and is fitted with the manufacturers 400-kW diesel engine. With its compact dimensions of 13 m long, 3 m wide and 3.4 m high, the rig can be moved as a single unit, with a transport weight of approximately 38.5 tons. The rig can be used in a variety of applications, such as pile-driving, sheet piling, girder installation and more. Liebherr-Werk: +43 5525 606-473; www.Liebherr.com
Specialized Trailer
Hauls Super Loads
Originally designed and built to transport emergency transformers, this specialized model can also be used to haul rough-terrain cranes, excavators or other heavy equipment with little or no breakdown. It stretches over 90 ft, has a 60-ton capacity and features three air-ride axles with 54 1/2 -in. axle spacings. Rogers Brothers Corp.; 800/441-9880; www.rogerstrailers.com.
Platforms
Moves on Crawlers
The new Leo 12G crawler- based access platform helps solve height access problems between 4 meters and 14 m. Working height is 12,20 m and outreach is 5.6 m with a 200-kilogram basket capacity. The basket has a working slewing radius of 355°. B Teupen Maschinenbau GmbH; 49 (0) 2562/81610; www.teupen.info
Hoist System
Lift Capacity of 3,300 lb
The Max Climber 3300 is a transport platform hoist system, equipped with a carrying platform up to 14 ft wide and 5 ft deep. Its heavy-duty galvanized mast sections are bolted together and anchored to the building exterior or to a scaffold tower. The system has dual two-speed motors, which operate on 400V3 phase power. It can transport material and passengers at a speed of 70 and 35 ft per minute, respectively. Beta Max Inc.; 800/233-5112; www.betamaxhoist.com
Hydraulic Lift Platform
Twin Mast
This 7-ft x 24-ft twin-mast hydraulic lift platform, the Mark II-HLP, is powered by a 13-hp Honda engine or a 15-hp electric motor. It has a freestanding height up to 35 ft and supports up to a 20,000-lb weight capacity. The work platform can be extended up to 64 ft. Also featured is the IQAN operating system for safe and easy operator control with only a single lever. The system allows for electronic control and monitor of the hydraulics, while a built-in modem enables remote access to the power unit. Hydek; 800/899-5947; www.hydek.com