ELECTRIC CRANE Heavy-Duty 12-Volt Electric Hoist Winch Model EC2K-P, a 6,500-ft-lb power rotation electric crane, is designed for public utilities, municipalities, water works and any other situation requiring a crane in the light lifting range. It has a maximum lifting capacity of 930 lb at 7 ft and uses a 12-volt electric hoist winch with a 9.5-ft- per-minute winch speed. The crane is available by itself or in a state-of-the-art complete turnkey package that includes a chassis of the operator's choice, the T1-9 heavy-duty 9-ft steel body and more. Stellar Industries Inc.; 800/321-3741; www.stellar-industries.com FLARED-END CONCRETE PUMP LINE Alternative to
HANDRAIL SYSTEM Sleek Look This handrail system, made from a variety of materials including schedule 40 steel pipe sleeved in HDPE thermoplastic tube, aluminum, stainless steel and welded steel, is available in sections as well as continuous units. It has a sleek look and is capable of withstanding a concentrated load of 200 lb. Users can build completely new railing systems or expand their current system. The railing system is offered in a variety of styles and installation options. It meets OSHA, BOCA, SBC and UBC standards. Ideal Shield; 800/731-1722; www.idealshield.com SOIL CONDITIONER ATTACHMENT Auxiliary Hydraulics Circuit An 84-in. attachment
WHEEL LOADER Full-Vision Steel Cab The new SKL873 SP wheel loader has an operating weight of 29,767 lb and a maximum breakout force of 24,425 lb. Tipping load capacity while fully articulated is 25,247 lb, with a turning radius of 18 ft, 9 in. The machine's high-performance parallel bar linkage is powered by a Perkins 140-hp, 1006-6T 6-cylinder turbo diesel and a hydrostatic, two-stage drive transmission. Additional features include a 2.87-cu-yd bucket and a removable, rubber-insulated full-vision steel cab that is accessible from both sides. Terex Construction Americas, a div. of Terex Corp.; 662/393-1209; www.terex.com TIGHT-TAIL-SWING EXCAVATOR Load Sensing Hydraulic
PEDESTAL Holds Mixer Shipped complete in one package, the Little Champ 2-cu-ft concrete mixer is now available in an easy-to-assemble, three-part breakaway pedestal. The 25CMPT features a tilt pole that sets snuggly inside the two leg components, which is designed to hold the mixer and allow it to dump. The unit can be assembled and disassembled quickly providing for easy transport and storage, according to the manufacturer. The pedestal and mixer are shipped complete in one package. Stone Construction Equipment Inc.; 585/229-5141; www.stone-equip.com BARRIER LIFTER UPGRADE Automatic Actuator Improvements to Kenco's line of barrier lifters now include an automatic actuator
ROUND-UP Heimer, right, tracks his fleet in real and historic time, optimizing operations. Telematics, which uses global positioning locators and wireless communications to link vehicles to data systems, is finding clients among construction companies that are using it in Internet-based services to track and coordinate crews and equipment. "Construction is a fairly large subgrowth area for us," says J.D. Fay, vice president of corporate affairs for At Road Inc., Fremont, Calif., a 1998 start-up that has enrolled 84,000 vehicles in its @Road system. The company is one of several competing for the business. Early users were in trucking, distribution, field
Construction equipment manufacturers have recaptured most of last spring's price increase, which initially failed to hold. Producers were not able to maintain last March's average 1.3% price increase as market conditions forced them to roll back prices 1.1% in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' producer price index. Equipment makers attempted another 1.3% price hike in June and most of it appears to be sticking this time, with producers being forced to give back just 0.1% in July. Click here to view chart The BLS price index for construction equipment now is 1.7% above July 2001's level. This
RACK Hydraulic EZ-Glide aluminum ladder rack system is designed to fit a wide range of vehicles, including vans, minivans, hi-cube vans and Sprinter vans. It has an ergonomic design with hydraulic action, allowing easy raising and lowering of ladders, claims the maker. The modular approach allows the rack to be set up in a variety of configurations to meet the user's exact needs. The basic rack provides a drop-down rotation kit mounted on the curb side of the vehicle. Additional cross members also are available for different styles and lengths of ladders. Knaack Manufacturing Co.; 800/344-2981; www.weatherguard.com TILT WALL WEDGE-BOLT
ROUGH TERRAIN TELESCOPIC HANDLER 42-ft Boom The 644E-42, which became available to the public on Oct. 4, is the latest Lull model to be added to the manufacturer's line of rough terrain telescopic handlers. The 6,000-lb capacity unit features a three-section, 42-ft boom of welded box construction with replaceable high-density wear pads and wear indicators. It offers a maximum forward reach up to 35.5 ft and a 99-hp Cummins 4BT3.9 turbocharged diesel engine. The unit also is equipped with multifunction joystick controls and can travel at a top speed of 22 mph. OmniQuip/Textron, parent company of Lull; 262/268-8965; www.new644E.com SURFACE
HYDRAULIC PEDESTRIAN TRENCHER Reversible Digging Chain The compact size of this 84-in.-long, 33-in.-wide Ditch Witch 1330 hydraulic trencher allows it to work in narrow, confined areas. The unit is equipped with a 13-gross hp Honda GX390 gasoline engine and can trench to depths of 36 in. with trench widths to 6 in. One of its main features is a reversible digging chain for dislodging rocks or spoils caught in the chain. Also, color-coded controls are located within easy reach from the operator's position. The Charles Machine Works Inc.; 800/654-6481; www.ditchwitch.com WIRE FEEDING GUN Ergonomic Design Two new guns--CobraMax, a gooseneck
Security Products On Display Or Hidden Away Security products are designed to either be hidden or visible. The products below cover both types, from imposing security gates to tiny cameras that fit into the palm of your hand. Both groups have their own advantages. The challenge is to find an effective and aesthetically pleasing combination of the two. Rita F. Catinella, AR EXTREME CCTV Extreme CCTV manufactures high-end infrared illumination and surveillance systems for U. S. government customers as well as end users around the world. The new line of products includes the EX48 Conical No Grip Camera, which has