BACKHOE WORK TOOLS In-Cab Operator Controls New backhoes for Cat skid-steer loaders and multiterrain loaders, models BH30 and BH30w, provide a digging depth of 9 ft, 6 in. They feature in-cab operator controls and an 180û boom swing to further enhance digging capabilities in tight spaces. Standard backhoe loader controls are mounted on a console that folds into the cab of both models. The operator can use the backhoe as well as reposition the entire machine when needed-all while seated in the cab. Each unit has a frame that allows the loader to be shifted manually to the left or
MOBILE SPRAY RIG SYSTEM Fits on Heavy-Duty Gooseneck Trailer An integrated, portable spray rig system enables contractors to avoid the hassle of renting and hooking up equipment from different sources. The system comes with everything the operator needs to apply sprayed polyurethane foam. The mobile spray rig fits on the back of a dual-axle trailer and can be towed by a 3Ú4-ton truck. The trailer is outfitted with all standard safety equipment as well as a heavy-duty diesel generator, air compressor and tank reservoir. All necessary metering and proportioning equipment is fully in place and ready to accurately spray plural
COMPUTER-AIDED EXCAVATORS Productivity Through Control Newly introduced models R210LC-7 and R290LC-7 are equipped with Hyundai's Computer Aided Power Optimization. Improvements to the CAPO system include new mode controls for operator efficiency and a self-diagnostic display system that provides technical information for 48 functions. The cab is completely redesigned. The R210LC-7 has 143 hp and weighs 48,460 lb. It has a maximum digging depth of 22 ft, 1 in. The new 183-hp R290LC-7 weighs 66,270 lb and has a maximum digging depth of 24 ft, 7 in. HYUNDAI CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT; 847/437-3333; www.hceusa.com TRACKING SYSTEM Features Instant Lock-on RC-2 FastTrak has wireless,
AIR-COOLED MIG GUNS For "High-Heat" Jobs Available in 250-, 350- and 450-amp models, Spray Master series guns come equipped with heavy-duty contact tips and diffusers that make them suitable for operation in extreme conditions. The 350- and 450-amp models are available with optional locking or dual-schedule triggers. Spray Master guns are rated at 80% duty cycle with argon/carbon dioxide gases. They feature an ergonomic handle design to reduce welder's fatigue. They have only 11 parts, which reduces maintenance and repair. TWECO ARCAIR; 314/721-5573; www.drone.com/pressroom/twe PVC SKYLIGHTS For Residential or Commercial Use SHEERFRAME solarium skylight system combines design, performance, long life
MINI SKID STEER LOADER Universal Attachment System Manufacturer introduces its first mini skid steer loader, model 25G. It is designed to handle jobs where full-size skid steers are too big. The machine weighs approximately 1,500 lb and measures 39.9 in. in width. It features a full SAE rated lift capacity of 475 lb and over 1,450 lb of breakout force. The machine also has a universal attachment system that allows it to be versatile on the jobsite. It is equipped with a hydraulic system that enables the operator to direct power where it is needed most, to the traction drive
A new design from McNeilus Companies Inc., Dodge Center, Minn., has produced a composite ready-mix drum that weighs 2,000 lb less than a comparably sized steel drum. The drumnamed Revolutionwas dramatically unveiled at CONEXPO-CON/AGG on March 19 as hundreds of attendees crowded into the McNeilus booth. This is one revolution that lives up to its name," said McNeilus President Dan Lanzdorf, against a backdrop of the Beatles singing, "We just want to change the world." Because of its reduced weight, the mixer can carry a half cubic yard of concrete more in every load, increasing productivity. The composite material also
Manitowoc officials were charged up about the response they got at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas to their new model S282 boom truck. "We had a dozen orders coming in here, and we picked up another 23 by the end of the show," said Jay Shiffler, sales director for boom trucks and self-erecting cranes in North America. The S282 has a maximum reach of 82 ft, and it can be set up completely in seven minutes by one operator. MARRIAGE The S282, the first joint project of Manitowoc and Potain, debuted at CONEXPO.(Photo by Janice L. Tuchman for ENR) The new
When it finally wraps up in 2004, Boston's $14-billion Central Artery/Tunnel project will feature almost four miles of state-of-the-art tunnels. Helping with the lion's share of tunnel finish work is Arva Industries Inc., St Thomas, Ontario, Canada, which teamed with a local joint venture to custom design and build two new self-propelled work platforms that are now seeing heavy-duty action on a $170-million job. LIFT-0FF Ceiling erector(above) and "giraffe" platform boost productivity. (Photo by Bigdig.com) (Photo by ARVA Industries Inc.) "We had an aggressive schedule to finish over three miles of Interstate tunnel and we needed the ability to build
CRANE Medium Lifting Range The model 3315 electric/hydraulic crane has an 11,500-ft-lb capacity and can lift a maximum of 3,200 lb at 3 ft. It uses a planetary winch system with a hydraulic/ mechanical brake system and offers a 30-ft/minute winch speed and a maximum reach of 15 ft from the centerline of the crane. Model 3315 is available by itself or in a complete turnkey package, including the UC-9 9-ft-long, heavy-duty steel service body with 32.5 cu ft of enclosed storage space and a 67-cu-ft load bed area. STELLAR INDUSTRIES INC.; 641/923-3741; www.stellar-industries.com CONCRETE FINISHING TOOL Vibration Isolation System
AREA AND ROADWAY LIGHTING Precision-Designed Reflectors A new line of premier low-profile architectural luminaires, called Aeries, comes in two sizes with a choice of five different distribution types. The smaller Aeris 1 is suitable for walkways, pathways and common areas, while the Aeries 2 can be used in open parking areas, entry drives and roadways. They feature high performance optics and precision-designed reflectors that result in low energy consumption and light that is free of stripes and striations, claims the maker. In addition, all reflectors are interchangeable and rotatable in 90û increments. LITHONIA LIGHTING; 770/922-9000; www.lithonia.com LATTICE-BOOM CRAWLER CRANE Quiet