Small Excavator: Big Performance for Small Jobs The 75C is the latest member to be added to the C-Series excavator line. It is best suited to handle light residential and other work in confined job sites with the advantage of a zero tail-swing radius. The 75C is equipped with the Powerwize II engine/hydraulic system that delivers additional power when needed, enables multi-function operation and more. It also has a single work mode. The dig mode allows different operations without switching modes for different applications. In addition, the 75C offers a maximum digging depth of 15 ft, 1 in. John Deere;
Zero-Swing Excavator: Step-Down Travel Motors The TB153FR is a 12,450-lb model that has many of the same features as its predecessor, the TB53FR. It combines the advantages of a zero-tail swing excavator with a side-to-side offset boom system that allows the operator to work in confined areas. The TB153FR improves upon the prior model with the addition of step-down travel motors that automatically shift from high to low-speed travel when the machine is turning or ascending a steep grade. With this feature, the operator no longer has to manually shift the travel speeds as ground conditions change. Takeuchi Mfg. (U.S.)
Hydro. New dozer (above) follows tranny trend. Artic (bottom), swings into service. Case Construction Equipment is rediscovering itself. The historic brand of CNH Global N.V. is starting to update its equipment lines and “soft” services, with hopes to retake market share lost since its 1999 merger with New Holland. Expanding services is on the radar. “Building the brand isn’t just about selling the equipment,” says Jim Hasler, the newly-appointed vice president of Case Construction Equipment, North America. “It is the support side of the equation that is going to cause the customer to come back.” After some reshuffling last September,
Pneumatic Torque Wrench: Saves Time Manufacturer adds the Wright Torque System to its line of torque wrenches. Patent-pending Wright Torque wrenches are continuous-turning, high-speed pneumatic torque wrenches that provide time savings up to 70%, depending on the bolting application, says the manufacturer. Unlike traditional torque wrenches, these are compact for use in confined areas and have torque ranges from 88 to 4,500 lb per ft within plus or minus 5% accuracy and repeatability of 5%. They also reduce vibration and other problems associated with impacting tools. Wright Tool Co.; 800-321-2902 www.wrighttool.com Versatile Paver: With Various Screeds The Electronic Paver Management
Telescoping Arm Fume Extraction The LFA 2.0 telescopic fume extraction arm is one of three new products added to the manufacturer�s line of welding fume environmental systems. It features a low-vacuum arm that provides ease of positioning in a small package, making it ideal for stationary work stations and instructional facilities. The LFA 2.0 also has a 360� rotating hood and a range of 6.5 ft. Optional features include an automatic start/stop function and a convenient work lamp. The Lincoln Electric Co.; 888-355-3213; www.lincolnelectric.com Slab Buster A Single Blow Rubblizes Concrete The Hammerhead II Model HB 550 is a totally
Gas Pressure Washers Quick Connect Nozzles Manufacturer introduces its first-ever line of commercial gas pressure washers. The line includes six models�DP2800, DP3100, DP3400, DP3400HR, DP3750 and DP3750HR�suitable for cleaning for paint preparation or removal, concrete forms, construction equipment, fleet trucks, brick masonry and more. These gas pressure washers are powered by Honda 13-hp OHV GX engines and feature industrial crankshaft high-pressure pumps. They also include 12-in. all terrain wheels for easy transportation over rough terrain and soap dispensing quick connect nozzles. DEWALT; 800-433-9258; www.dewalt.com Vertical Lifts Joystick Drive and Steer The Camifil Farr has created the “Riga-V,” an efficient and
Benchtop Router Table Easy Set-Up Designed for use by finish carpenters, remodelers and woodworkers, the new RA1181 benchtop router table is easy to set up and can be moved from jobsite to jobsite. Features include a large 27 by 18-in. die-cast aluminum top that is resistant to corrosion and distortion from the elements. Also, a rigid aluminum router mounting plate accompanies the table for flat and precise accuracy, the manufacturer says. Bosch Power Tools and Accessories; 877-267-2499-www.boschtools.com Motion and Photo Sensor Detects 40 Ft Away The HDL line of heavy-duty lifts offers repair shops, small fleets and other facilities an
Satisfaction: How Every Great Company Listens to the Voice of the Customer By Chris Denove and J.D. Power IV ISBN: 1591841097 Hardcover, 288pp Pub. Date: February 2006; $16.35 (from Amazon) Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) click to buy Design and construction firm leaders can learn from the experts in rating customer satisfaction. J.D. Powers & Associates. The firm, which was purchased by enr.com parent The McGraw-Hill Companies in 2005, is well known for its independent analysis of the automotive industry (where it got its start). Now, two executives from the firm, Chris Denove and J.D. Power IV, have written a book
Air-Cooled Diesel Engine Ultra Compact LV Series features what maker says is the world’s smallest direct injection system for fuel-squeezing economy. Three engine models are available: L48V (4.7 hp @ 3,600 rpm), L70V (6.4 hp @ 3,600 rpm) and L100V (9.1 hp @ 3,600 rpm). All are U.S. Environmental Protection Agency compliant and counterbalanced for high speed operation. Recoil start with manual decompression and auto-return lever is standard. There is an option for electrical start. The engines are small and ideal for applications such as pumps, small compressors and sprayers, among other uses. Yanmar America Corp.; 815-541-1900; www.yanmar.co.jp Linear Fluorescent
Firestop System Selector Based on Questionnaire The new FS 411 Firestop System Selector puts firestop system recommendations right into the installer�s hand by use of the Palm Personal Digital Assistants. The FS411 PDA software, which consists of a simple smart questionnaire, screens out irrelevant questions based on answers to previous questions and helps save time, as all needed information can be input in less than one minute, including wall or floor type, thickness, fire rating and more. The FS411 determines all acceptable firestop system options (based on user inputs), and displays them in order of recommendation. Hilti Inc.; 800-879-6000; www.ushilti.com
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