Product Snapshot: Heated Tool Storage and Upgraded Motor Grader
Knaack thermosteel tool chest
Bosch GOP55-36 StarlockMax oscillating multi-tool
Caterpillar Inc. 14M3 motor grader
Deere Construction & Forestry Division 470G LC excavator
Tool Storage: Heated Compartments for Cold Weather
The Thermosteel tool chest features heated storage compartments that can be kept heated in cold weather. The cabinets can maintain a 70° F temperature in zero-degree ambient temperature and keep tools, safety equipment and building materials warm in temperatures as low as -40° F. In addition to the heated compartments, the Thermosteel also features fully insulated tool drawers. A raised floor in the storage chest makes it easier to find items at the bottom of the chest. Knaack; www.knaack.com
Oscillating Tool: Improved Power
The GOP55-36 StarlockMax oscillating multi-tool is able to deliver 8,000 to 20,000 oscillations per minute for surface preparation and demolition applications. The tool is driven by a 5.5-amp motor and weighs only 3.5 lb. It features a snap-in tool-less accessory attachment and a fast ejection for blade changes. Bosch Tool Corp.; www.boschtools.com
Motor Grader: Factory-Installed Grade Controls
The 14M3 motor grader comes with a Cat C13 engine, which is more powerful than the earlier model’s, boasting 8% more torque. Cat’s factory-installed, cross-slope grade control system automatically controls one side of the blade to maintain the target slope. Caterpillar Inc.; www.cat.com
Production Excavator: Tier 4 Final Engine
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The 470G LC excavator is powered by a 367-hp engine that meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards. The production-class machine features mounting brackets for aftermarket 2D and 3D grade-control systems. Intended for heavy-duty applications, the 470G features an expansion tank in the cooling system to prevent the engine from overheating during extended use. Deere Construction & Forestry Division; www.deere.com
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