Compact Loaders: Rubber-Tracked
Compact Loaders: Rubber-Tracked Compact Loaders: Rubber-Tracked

The 279C, 289C and 299C compact loaders feature steel-embedded rubber tracks with steel undercarriage components for durability while reducing overall ground damage to a jobsite. The 289C (near right) has a rated operating capacity of 3,850 lb while the 279C (far right) can handle 3,200 lb. All models have a top speed of 8.5 mph and can accept a wide range of attachments. Caterpillar Inc.; 309-675-8995; www.cat.com


Gas-Powered Fastener: Powerful Shot
Gas-Powered Fastener: Powerful Shot

The TY150GSC is a Gas-Powered Fastening System able to deliver 67 ft-lb of driving force. The fastener weighs 8.3 lb and is powered by rechargeable NiMH batteries. It is compatible with other brands of fuel/pin packs, including ITW/Ramset TrakFast and Powers Trak-It. It shoots standard washer or breakaway-style collation pins from 1⁄2 in. to 11⁄4 in. in length. TyRex LLC; 800-396-3318


Modular Crane Package: Allows For Low Approaches
Modular Crane Package: Allows For Low Approaches

The QL Modular Crane Package is a complete crane component package designed for many different types of loading applications, and comes standard with the LoadMate Electric Chain Hoist. The LoadMate’s compact design allows for close trolley approach, and is capable of a 150-ft single fall or 75-ft two fall. The LoadMate is equipped with a torque-limiting device for hoist overload protection and electromagnetic disc brake-clutch combination. The QL package also includes standard two-speed hoist controls, variable frequency trolley and variable frequency bridge controls. Pendant-style controls are standard with a radio controller available as an option. R&M Materials Handling Inc.; 800-955-9967; www.rmhoist.com


Telescoping Platform: Small Footprint, High Reach
Telescoping Platform: Small Footprint, High Reach

The Genie GRC-12 Roundabout Contractor is a two-person capacity, telescoping-mast vertical platform designed to provide the relative height of a scissor lift where space is limited. It can work to a height of 18 ft, and its 2-ft, 51⁄2-in. by 4-ft, 53⁄4-in. footprint allows it to fit in service elevators and through doorways. Its steel rails and platform are supported by a steel-enclosed mast to reduce damage from the jobsite environment. The platform also has a slide-out extension deck which adds an extra 17.5 in. of outreach. Genie Industries; 800-536-1800; www.genieindustries.com


Extended Dumping Body: Extra Axle Stabilizes
Extended Dumping Body: Extra Axle Stabilizes

The Profit Maximizer Super Dump features an air-suspension Silent Drive trailing axle for added stability and capacity. The trailing axle lifts hydraulically during dumping, and an optional high-lift hydraulic tailgate extends the normal tailgate by 15 in., allowing up to 6 ft of clearance while dumping. Hydraulics are housed in an aluminum cabinet underneath the sloped front end of the bed. Available in both elliptical and traditional-square body styles. TBEI Incorporated; 952-941-0752; www.tbei.com