This week we look at a horizontal directional drill from Vermeer and a crane attachment for power-line installations from LineWise. Click to begin the slide show.
Product Snapshot: Horizontal Drill and Utility Crane
The Phase Lifter is a crane attachment that can hold up to three energized power lines at once. It has a 1,500-lb vertical load and 225-lb side-load capacity per conductor. The attachment can remain on during travel.
LineWise; www.diversifiedproducts.com
The EC20D Compact Excavator boasts a breakout force of 4,107 lb, with a digging depth of 8 ft, 4 in. It has an operating weight of 4,300 lb, with a ground pressure of only 4.4 psi. Auto-idle and auto-shutoff features on the engine save fuel.
Volvo Construction Equipment; www.volvoce.com
The Vermeer D23x30 Navigator Horizontal Direction Drill is able to deliver 24,000 lb of thrust and pullback, with 3,000 ft-lb of rotational torque. The drill has a carriage speed of 206 ft per minute, with a rotational speed of 219 rpm; it can be used for utility installations up to 6 in. in diameter. Powered by a 100-hp diesel Deutz engine, the drill rig is capable of travel speeds of up to 3.3 mph for transit around the jobsite. Joystick controls, a digital display and onboard diagnostics are standard features on the D23x30.
Vermeer; www.vermeer.com
The Komatsu WA470-8 Wheel Loader is powered by a 272-hp, Tier 4 Final-certified engine that uses up to 6% less fuel than the Interim Tier 4 engine in the previous model. The SmartLoader Logic control system and a lockup torque converter provide adequate torque for climbing hills, acceleration and a higher top speed. The cab has an air-suspension seat for greater operator comfort and KOMTRAX telematics data on machine metrics.
Komatsu America; www.komatsuamerica.com
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