Scheetz claims his 350-hp tractor can go anywhere". In the spirit of legendary inventor R.G. LeTourneau, an ambitious gear head in Indiana has designed a muscular off-road tractor that has people talking about new possibilities for soft-ground earthmoving and ordnance removal in war-torn countries. The high-speed unit, still in prototype stage, sports a patented, rubber-tracked undercarriage that displaces only 8 lb per sq in. while towing a pull-type scraper. A former Illinois hog farmer and earthmoving contractor, Tim R. Scheetz of Richmond, Ind., believes his new invention will help users boost scraping productivity and improve the safety of off-road hitching
Dump Insert From Pickup to Dump Truck in Minutes A dump insert for pickup trucks, called Dump-Pro, enables a user to go from pick-up to dump truck in minutes using the Quick Change-Out option. It utilizes a Warn Works electric winch that operates off the trucks 12-volt DC battery. Dump Pro is lightweight and offers a 60° dumping angle. It comes either assembled or in kit form with all parts needed for installation and mounting hardware. Standard Hamilton Co. Inc.; 866/438-6777; www.dump-pro.com Utility Tractors Four-Wheel Drive This new line of compact utility tractors includes the 8435 and 8435 HST. Both
MANUFACTURERS' INFORMATION Surface Preparation Tools Blastrac Brand This 62-page catalog covers the Sawtec line of surface preparation tools from Blastrac. The catalog contains color photographs, product illustrations and parts diagrams to help customers easily identify equipment, parts and components needed for their surface preparation jobs. Highlighted equipment includes concrete grinders, dust collectors and vacuums, crack chasing and joint cleanout saws, concrete and asphalt saws and other equipment. International Surface Preparation Corp.; 800/256-3440; www.surfacepreparation.com Air Plasma Cutting One of Three Models Details on all features and specifications of the new CUTMASTER 51 air plasma cutting system, a member of the
Wrap-Mount Boxes Elimnate Mounting Hardware The new Steel City wrap-mount boxes are designed to help electrical contractors save time during steel box installations on the job site. The bracket wraps around a steel stud and eliminates box-mounting hardware. Four-square boxes are available in deep and shallow versions. A switch box version is also available. The four-square versions feature raised, pre-installed screws and the switch box version includes attached clamps for armored cable. Thomas & Betts Corp.; 800/816-7809; www.tnb.com Roller Hydraulic Travel System Bomags BW900-2, a 1-ton, tandem-drum roller, is equipped with a series-type hydraulic travel system. The system increases
(Illustration by Guy Lawrence for ENR) One of the worlds oldest heavy-equipment manufacturers has inked a $225-million deal with another historic firm to acquire its line of surface-drilling machinery. Pending regulatory approval, the deal would transfer ownership of Ingersoll-Rand Drilling Solutions, Garland, Texas, to Atlas Copco AB, Stockholm, Sweden. Officials hope to complete the cash deal by mid-year. The sale would help IR hone its security, industrial, road-building and compact equipment lines, says IR Chairman, President and CEO Herbert L. Henkel. Founded in 1873 as a locomotive engine and equipment supplier, Atlas Copco is expanding its global reach at a
The respective giants of equipment and entertainment, Caterpillar and Walt Disney Co., have settled a half-year-long trademark infringement lawsuit. The terms of the deal were not publicly disclosed. advertisement OAS_AD('Middle'); ... Both companies say they have reached an "amicable resolution" in the settlement that U.S. District Judge John Gorman approved on March 11. The two firms have partnered together on multiple occasions in the past, such as Disney's "imagineering" in the design of Caterpillar's eye-catching exhibition booth at the Las Vegas CONEXPO show in 1987. Last fall, Peoria, Ill.-based Cat sought a temporary restraining order to enjoin an Oct. 21,
Domestic manufacturers well-known for building heavy trucks for the North American market are expanding their product lines into the medium-sized platforms more common to the highways of Europe and Asia. WORKHORSE Firms hope new line will grab market share. (Tudor Hampton for ENR) International Truck and Engine Corp., Warrenville, Ill., unveiled its new offering March 3-5 at the Work Truck Show in Baltimore. Internationals new CF Series of low cab-forward trucks is aimed at urban construction applications and leasing. Company officials say that International and its parent firm, Navistar, have a lot at stake with the new lineup. The medium-duty,
Articulated Boom Mounts to Trailer The TZ-50 trailer-mounted articulated boom is designed to accommodate the needs of both domestic and international marketplaces. It has a working height of 55 ft, 6 in. and 29 ft, 2 in. of working outreach. The new model also features a 500-lb platform capacity throughout its entire working envelope. Weighing 4,350 lb, the unit tows easily behind nearly any vehicle with a 2-in. ball and a Class 3 hitch. Genie Industries; 425/556-6511; www.genieindustries.com Construction Lasers Wireless Remote Two new grade laser transmitter products�Spectra Precision Laser GL742 and GL762�extend the capabilities of the Spectra Precision Laser
TRUCKS and POWERTRAINS Diesel Engines 40% Fewer Components Diesel Engines: 40% Fewer Components The new NEF series of diesel engines offers a range of 3, 4 and 6-cylinder models that can be specified for any industrial, agricultural, marine and power generation application. Access is available to every part of the engine, reducing maintenance time, the maker says. The NEF series also boasts noise emission reduction, with a noise level below 91dB(A), and meets EPA and CARB regulations. Iveco Motors of North America Inc.; 630/260-4226; www.iveco.com Mining Truck AC Drive System Upgrades Designed for deep-pit mining operations, the new 2,700-hp, 938E-3
Protective Gloves With Kevlar ES Manufacturer adds a new product to its Kevlar Armor Technology line. Kevlar 970 ES, an engineered yarn with a stainless steel element, is for workers exposed to hazardous conditions that require an enhanced level of cut protection for their hands and arms. This patented technology includes Kevlar fiber spun around a stainless steel core that offers heavyweight protection with a lightweight feel. DuPont Personal Protection; 888/931-3456; www.dupont.com/kevlar/ protectiveapparels Safti-Gard Built-In Sensor Sensing-Safti-Gard motor control helps users achieve higher levels of safety by preventing accidental machine start-ups after a voltage drop or power interruption. A built-in