Glare-Free Light Towers
Water-Resistant Balloons

GloBug light towers are designed for use on construction job sites and at a wide variety of entertainment and special events. They illuminate to distances in excess of 150 ft and are offered as a stand-alone unit, or with a cart for an optional generator. The light towers have maximum mast heights of 13 ft and 16 ft, respectively, and come standard with a water-resistant balloon. The 9.5-amp units use 120-volt power and come standard with a protective canvas cover to protect the GloBug when it is not in use. A 1,000-Watt metal halide lamp provides the glare-free illumination. Multiquip Inc., 800/421-1244; www.multiquip.com

B Series Excavators
Tier 2 Upgrade

Manufacturer has upgraded four of its CX compact excavators to be Tier 2 certified. Models CX27B, CX31B, CX36B and CX50B now feature an overall 19% increase in engine horse power, 15% increase in hydraulic flow and 14% increase in hydraulic horse power. The machines are easier to maintain and service, with swing-out access panels and ground-line fluid fills, says the company. Case Construction Equipment; 262/636-7498; www.casece.com

Ballon Light
Self-Inflating

The BL2000 balloon light is a self-inflating illumination unit versatile enough to be used for a variety of applications, including construction, disaster relief, drilling, guard rail installation, landscaping, paving, road repair and more. The balloon light weighs less than 40 lb and diffuses a glare-free light over a 360� area, the maker says. It has a diameter of 43.3 in. and when placed on an optional mounting system stands 7.5 to 15 ft tall, covering up to 15,000-sq ft radius. Its 2,000 Watts of power are supplied by either a 10-amp, 230-Volt source for one lamp or a 20-amp, 110-Volt source for two lamps. The unit inflates in less than one minute, providing instant illumination once fully inflated and resists wind speeds up to63 miles per hour. Ingersoll-Rand Co.; 877/472-7263; www.irco.com

Skid-Steer Loader
More than 50 Attachments

The S205 skid-steer loader is made for contractors looking for optimal power in a compact machine, the company says. This new vertical lift path machine is 66 in. wide (60 in. wide with optional offset rims), with a 2050-lb rated operating capacity. Features include a 118.2-in. height that provides the operator with better lift height and reach for truck loading, as well as more lift capacity for moving building materials and supplies. In addition, the low-profile, vertical-path lift arm design offers good visibility to key areas during operation. The S205 offers 16.3-gallon per-minute hydraulic flow and is powered by a turbo-charged, liquid-cooled, 61-hp diesel engine. Bobcat Co.; 866/823-7898; www.bobcat.com/S205

Hydraulic Excavator
C13 Engine

Model 345C L, the new C-Series excavator, features the Cat C13 engine with ACERT Technology for powerful, reliable performance and reduced emissions. The C13 helps boost engine horsepower 7.5%, compared to the 345 B Series II, which the 345C L replaces. A new operator station with improved interior creates an environment for improved operator performance and comfort. The 345C L also has multiple bucket attachment options available to provide better machine versatility. Caterpillar Inc.; 309/675-8995; www.cat.com