Product Snapshot: Mini Excavator and Power Buggy
The AT-16 Power Buggy rides on rubber tracks and boasts a 16-cu-ft bucket capacity. It is powered by a 27-hp Kohler gasoline engine and has a maximum payload of 2,500 lb. When the bucket is fully dumped, the power buggy has a full six inches of ground clearance. The buggy has a two-speed hydrostatic drive, with a separate travel mode for transporting loads. Allen Engineering; 870-236-7751; www.alleneng.com
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The Cat 301.7 D Mini Hydraulic Excavator weighs 1.7 tons and is small enough to be transported on a trailer or in the bed of a pickup truck. It has a standard digging dept of 7 ft, 2 in., with an optional long arm that has a digging depth of 7 ft, 10 in. The 301.7 D is available with either a fixed or extending undercarriage. Standard features include a float function for the blade control as well as a two-way hydraulic control for attachments. Caterpillar Inc.; 309-675-8995; www.cat.com
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Wirtgen Autopilot is a string-less control system for Wirtgen SP 15 and SP 25 slipform pavers. The GPS-based system is designed for use with poured-in-place concrete profiles, including curbs, safety barriers and slabs. The Autopilot system works with a rover pole to establish paving coordinates and can work directly from digital models. The software can be used with a laser, ultrasonic sensor or total station when precision concrete placement is required. Wirtgen America Inc.; 615-501-0600; www.wirtgenamerica.com
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Clear Cure VOC J7WB is a water-based, VOC-compliant, clear-resin dissipating cure designed for use on freshly finished concrete. Clear Cure can be used in vertical and horizontal applications, and dissipation begins in seven to 10 days. The membrane-forming compound meets the requirements of ASTM C309, contains less than 100 g/l VOCs and may contribute to LEED credits. Dayton Superior; 937-866-0711; www.daytonsuperior.com
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This week we look at a mini excavator from Caterpillar and a power buggy from Allen Engineering. Click here to begin the slide show.
