Construction Equipment articles from February 2002

Construction Equipment archives from February 2002

Useful evolution. (Sutton Report).(websites)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Dell Computer continues to baffle its rivals. Because of efficiencies in its operation, Dell was able to cut prices to levels competitors were hard-pressed to match. Pundits suggest Dell may be able to achieve 40 percent market share (it...

2002 Equipment Guide available. (Resources).(from Heartland Communications Group)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The 2002 Hotline Equipment Guide for heavy construction is now available. The annual guide provides information on pricing, serial number identification, auction results, specifications and transport dimensions from more than 200 manufacturers...

Volvo expands product range. (Manufacturer News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE) has been busy expanding its product range. First, the company is developing its own backhoe-loader line, which you'll see for the first time at the Con-expo/Con-Agg Show in March. And, to fill a...

Highway-funding reauthorization: What you can do. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... In 2003, the Congress must reauthorize federal-aid highway and mass transit programs. During the past decade, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) and 1998's Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century...

Short-term rental serves government fleets. (Rental Trends).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Short-term rental increased for one in five government fleets that rent, according to Construction Equipment/New Holland Construction 2002 Annual Report & Forecast. The percentage of state fleets reporting an increase in the acquisition...

NES climbs the rental heap. (Rental News).(National Equipment Services acquires Brambles Equipment Services)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Rental-company giant National Equipment Services (NES) acquired Brambles Equipment Services (BESI) in January, creating what will likely become the fourth or fifth largest rental fleet in North America. NES is ranked No. 22 on the...

Peterbilt transforms into flag on wheels. (Manufacturer News).(Giant Industries outfits vehicle with red, white and blue lights)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Many Americans are adorning their businesses, homes and vehicles with the American flag and other images of patriotism. But Giant Industries, a refiner and marketer of petroleum products, has gone one step further. The Scottsdale,...

Handbook aimed at forklift safety. (Resources).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The Crane Institute of America (CIA) has released another in a series of handbooks aimed at lifting safety. This time, the subject is forklifts. The new handbook, says CIA, is designed to provide operators, managers and safety professionals the...

Yanmar. (Excavators).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The ViO50 mini-excavator with zero tail swing fits into the 11,000-pound operating weight class. It features a quick-coupler system that allows bucket changes to be made in minutes without leaving the operator's platform. A three-pump hydraulic...

Kobelco. (Excavators).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The ED 190 Blade Runner features the power and finesse of the Dynamic Acera excavator. It is powered by a 111-hp Mitsubishi diesel engine and has a ground pressure of 7.2 psi. The excavator has a digging reach of 31 feet 2 inches and a dig...

Schaeff. (Excavators).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The HR 32 zero-tail-swing excavator has a bucket hinge pin height at ground level of 9 feet 10 inches, which yields a lift capacity (when supported with blade) of 11,680 pounds. The new design allows a 240-degree rotation of the upper carriage...

Mustang. (Excavators).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... A new line of four compact excavators features many enhancements. Models ME2503, ME3003, ME3503 and ME3703 have improved digging depths that range from 8 feet 7 inches to 10 feet 3 inches. They also boast higher breakout forces between 4,343...

JLG. (Aerial-Works).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Models 450A and 450AJ Series II articulated boom lifts feature a 500-pound platform capacity. The 450AJ has a 4 foot-1 inch jib boom. Horizontal reach is 24 feet 6 inches, and up-and-over reach has been extended to 25 feet 2 inches. Both units...

New holland construction. (Trucks).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The six-wheel-drive AD250 articulated dump truck is the initial offering of a complete line of new trucks. It features a center-pin oscillation mechanism and ground following rear tandem that keeps the truck's wheels on the ground at all times....

Tadano. (Cranes).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... New to North America is the TR450XL-4, a 45-ton-capacity rough-terrain crane. It has a maxi mum tip height of 167 feet and a maximum load radius of 133 feet. The Twin Swing System provides a choice of free swing or lock swing and precision...

Bandit. (Chippers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Several hand-fed chippers have been put into motion by way of a Caterpillar 304.5 rubber-track undercarriage. Hand-fed, disc-style Brush Bandit's in 12-, 14- and 18-inch-diameter capacities are all available with this new option. These...

Grove. (Chippers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Model RT9000E is Grove's largest rough-terrain crane. The 130-ton unit will compete with conventional crawler cranes as it offers excellent mobility, maneuverability and pick-and-carry capabilities. It features a five-section, full power...

Tesmec. (Miscellaneous).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Tesmec says it has introduced the world's largest rock saw. The 525-hp TRS-1275 weighs 148,000 pounds, and it can dig 60 inches deep and up to 16 inches wide. Three operator-selectable digging speeds make it more efficient in different types of...

J&J truck equipment. (Miscellaneous).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... A lube truck has been custom-built and designed with a heavy-duty body structure. It is equipped with a 1,000-gallon diesel fuel tank, five 100-gallon oil product tanks with electronic level indicators, a 100-gallon aluminum antifreeze tank,...

RWF industries. (Miscellaneous).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The BRON 150 Series II custom crawler has a Cat D4-style 112-inch track with 30-inch pad width for maximum drawbar pull and a 4.76-psi ground pressure. It has a two-speed hydrostatic track drive (separate hydrostat loops), manual lock-in-low...

[0] Tesmec. (Miscellaneous).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The TRS-700 is powered by a 185-hp Cummins engine and weighs 28,000 pounds. With a 6-foot boom and 12-inch cupcutters, the unit has a maximum digging depth in dirt of 8 feet and digging width is 24 inches. Maximum digging in rock is 6 feet deep...

Takeuchi. (Utility Crawlers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Replacing Model TL126 is the TL13O rubber-track loader. The unit has increased engine, track and bucket power and provides 1,000 pounds of increased tip load. Powered by a 67-hp Yanmar diesel engine, the loader has a two-speed travel system for...

Caterpillar. (Utility Crawlers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The first two models of the Multi Terrain Loader (MTL) range include the 59-hp MTL 267 and the 74-hp 277. Each combines the upper portion of a Cat skid-steer loader, the 236 and 246, respectively, with a special rubber-track undercarriage built...

NMC-wollard. (Tool Carriers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Called VersaDyne, the 3,000-pound compact articulated wheel loader/tool carrier features pilot control hydraulics, ergonomic operator's station, universal tool carrier, two-speed auto shift drive train and more. It has hydro/mechanical drive...

Transcraft. (Trailers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Model TL 2000 offers new standard and optional features on its all-steel platform trailer. With super-beams, the trailer is rated for a load capacity of 65,000 pounds in 4 feet or 70,000 pounds in 10 feet. Its low-maintenance Hendrickson...

Landoll. (Trailers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Landoll introduced Models 135 and 150 fixed gooseneck beavertail trailers. The 135 is a two-axle 35-ton-capacity trailer and the 150 is a triple-axle 50-ton-capacity trailer. Both are designed to load and haul either light or heavy construction...

Leland engineering. (Trailers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Designed to transport a variety of equipment, Boss Hauler Equipment Trailers are available in a 7-foot-wide skid-steer model and a 102-inch deck-over-tag and gooseneck model. They are all constructed with heavy-duty steel C-channel and I-beam...

Ingersoll equipment. (Backhoe-Loaders).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Built from the ground up is the 7020LBH compact, four-wheel-drive backhoe-loader. Lift capacity of the loader bucket is 750 pounds at full height. It offers a 92-inch digging depth with joystick controls and a selection of buckets from 8 to 24...

Morbark. (Chippers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Designed to process up to 18-inch material in a variety of locations is the Model 20/36 Track Chipper. It features a hydraulic discharge spout so chips can he directed in a 180-degree arc. The unit comes equipped with a 36-inch-diameter drum...

Caterpillar. (Tractors).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The first of the new G Series small track-type tractors is the D5G, which replaces the D5G Series Ill. The new machine features simpler operation and improved control of the hydrostatic transmission. A new hydrostatic winch provides infinite...

Status & Forecast.(construction spending, production)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Multifamily Residential Starts/Spending Units decreased, but dollars spent on their construction grew at a healthy rate last year. Industrial Vacancies Problems in manufacturing and wholesale distribution have left industrial...

Centralized rental boosts fleet-utilization rates: Increased communication between jobsites gives E.E. Cruz the ability to better manage its machines. (Great Managers).
February 1, 2002... Q. How does centralized rental acquisition increase fleet utilization and rental cost-effectiveness? A. "All equipment rental comes out of my office, from earthmoving equipment to jackhammers," says Rui Andre, equipment manager for E.E....

Basic service keeps ABS trailers stopping safely: If you keep brake air clean and preserve wiring integrity, anti-lock brakes will reduce trailer maintenance costs. (Prevention Illustrated).
February 1, 2002... The key difference between maintaining a trailer with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and one without is taking care of the wiring harness. Keeping trailer air systems clean has always been a pretty serious challenge, and ABS doesn't add to...

Moving hot mix from truck to paver: The method chosen to supply an asphalt paver with hot mix varies with contract specs, job conditions and contractor preference. (Application Notebook).
February 1, 2002... Everyone agrees that smooth, defect-free, asphalt pavements are the result of a careful process that begins with mix design, then continues through mix production, storage, loading and hauling, transfer to the paver, screed control and...

Road rage...As reauthorization looms: Highway lobby and environmentalists head for a showdown over priorities in transportation funding. (Paving Report).
February 1, 2002... With more than a year and a half remaining before the existing federal surface-transportation-funding legislation expires, the battle lines are being drawn as to whom will benefit most from the next law, dubbed "TEA-3." On one side is the...

RCC edges its way into new markets: Roller-compacted concrete, first used in the logging industry, then for dams, is finding wider application in paving projects. (Paving Report).
February 1, 2002... Roller-compacted concrete, or RCC, takes its name from the method by which it's finished. RCC is a concrete mix, typically lean on cement and low on water, that is speedily placed with asphalt-paving machines, or with dump trucks and motor...

Perpetual pavements build durability layer by layer: Fundamental principles involve limiting tensile and compressive forces by engineering each pavement layer to function in a specific manner. (Paving Report).
February 1, 2002... A 200-pound man inches his way across an 8-foot-long 1 x 4 board, with its ends resting on concrete blocks. As he reaches the mid-point, the board bends, creating "tensile strain," a force that tries to stretch the board's bottom surface. After...

Peterbilt 330 ably totes this factory dump box: It may be 'integrated,' but a new program with Heil preserves most advantages of custom specifying. (Hands-on Trucking).
February 1, 2002... Need a 10-wheel dumper, all ready to go? Consider this Peterbilt 330 with factory-installed dump body. It's available now, along with many other bodies and chassis, through your Peterbilt dealer's order book. Peterbilt Motors, perhaps the...

Black or white, there's a paver to do it right: Whether it's asphalt or concrete paving, today's selection of pavers is designed for fast, precise mix laydown. (Buying File).(Buyers Guide)
February 1, 2002... Contractors can be rest assured that manufacturers of both concrete and asphalt paving machines have come up with some pretty innovative designs that not only simplify the paving process, but also make it easier to meet the tight specifications...

Individual track drives. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... With six available screed types, the IR ABG Titan 423 track paver is capable of placing a wide range of wearing, binder and base courses in large paving widths and course thickness. The crawler tracks are equipped with electronically controlled...

Variable belt speed. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Gomaco's new-generation Commander III trimmer/slipform paver simultaneously trims and pours for maximum concrete yield. The unit is equipped with a 42-inch-wide sectionalized trimmerhead with extensions available for trimming up to 120 inches...

Shield height changes. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Among the features available on Caterpillar asphalt payers is the AS2301 screed with front-mounted extenders that put an emphasis on component access. The screed has a paving width from 10 to 18 feet. Optional bolt-on extensions increase paving...

Comfort Drive operator's station. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The RP185-10R asphalt paver from Roadtec is the rubber-track version of the RP-180-10 and incorporates the same features and system of the rubber-tired model, including the Comfort Drive and FXS fume-extraction system. The Comfort Drive system...

Steering slack minimized. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Available in a wide range of sizes and configurations, Guntert & Zimmerman's S-Series slipform paver can tackle jobs such as mainline highways, secondary roads, lane additions, city streets, ramps and airports. Variable track position settings...

Microsurfaces and Slurry seals. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Slurry surfacing payers from Bergkamp are designed to lay both microsurfacing and slurry seal consisting of crushed emulsion, water, liquid additive and fines. The materials are continuously delivered at a measured rate, mixed in a twinshaft...

Dual augers. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Four steerable tracks with two-speed motors on the Miller Formless M-8800 concrete paver provide low stable speed while pouring and faster speed for traveling. Dual augers with long-lasting cast sections hydraulically adjust up and down and...

Adjustable conveyor. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The Power Curber 8700 concrete paver pours flat surfaces up to 16 feet wide and has the capability to look for a left-side stringline, a right-side stringline or two stringlines, simply by throwing a switch. An option of either a three- or...

Automatic sensors. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The HVW Series concrete paver from CMI Terex has a 10-to 32-foot paving capability. With four tracks, it features automatic sensor control elevation steering. CMI's Hydra-Mation system consists of four hydraulic sensors for elevation and two...

Air-conditioned cab. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Among the Bitelli asphalt payers from Mecom Equipment is the BB 660 D, a 147-hp computerized paver with control display. The hydraulically extended screed is heated by eight burners, with the tamper and vibrator operated automatically when the...

Front-mounted screed extensions. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... LeeBoy's 8000 series asphalt payers come in either track or rubber-tired versions. Both feature the LeeBoy Legend screed, which comes with two propane burners on the main screed and one burner on each of the extensions. The wear plate is made...

Optional screed/auger extensions. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Designed for a multitude of jobs, the IR Blaw-Knox PF-875 asphalt paver is a 73-hp track-mounted unit with standard paving widths of 8 to 13 feet. Optional bolt-on screed/auger extensions are available for paving up to 15 feet. The screed...

Augers mounted to screed extensions. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The screed extensions of the Gilcrest ProPaver 813 RT asphalt paver are designed to give the operator excellent control of the material, as well as a uniform, fully screeded mat. Screed extension augers are mounted to the extensions, not the...

Belt finisher cuts imperfections. (Gallery of Pavers).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Allen Engineering's three slipform payers range in maximum paving widths from 20 to 36 feet. A hydraulic belt finisher with oscillating motion helps to eliminate any imperfections that may exist behind the paving pan. A wrap-around console...

Utility infrastructure needs repair, rehab, replacement: Underground utility systems are sometimes taken for granted, but they require an ongoing commitment of time and money. (Underground Report).(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Businesses and industries, educational institutions, government agencies, and homes and apartments depend on the same basic utilities--plenty of clean water, reliable sewer service, adequate electrical power, natural gas for heating, and...

New Stealth breakers are quiet and powerful: These Stanley models are sized to fit a broad range of carriers including backhoe-loaders and hydraulic excavators. (Light Equipment).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Stanley Hydraulic Tools has just introduced its new Stealth line of mounted breakers, which includes eight models ranging in weight from 1,259 to 8,799 pounds. According to Stanley, the two smallest models, the MB20EXS and the MB30EXS, are...

Integral welder keeps steel erector productive: Project superintendent estimates 10 percent improvement in labor efficiency with JLG's SkyWelder boom lift. (Equipment Ideas).(Midwest Steel)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... When Midwest Steel landed the subcontract to erect steel for the $12.5-million expansion of Ford's light-truck assembly plant in Norfolk, Va., the firm became one of the first users of a new aerial-work platform with an integrated welding...

B series toughens up with better structures, hydraulics: Stronger swing frame, carbody, and swing bearing work with better pumps, circuits and relief valves for longer life. (Earthmoving).(Caterpillar)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Caterpillar touted an increase in engine horsepower of 5 percent, and an increase in hydraulic flow to implement circuits by 10 percent, with the release of the 5230B hydraulic shovel/mass excavator. But the big news surrounding this...

Case rolls out the heavies: With its heavy crawler dozers, Case unveils plans to debut 27 models this year targeting the larger, more heavy-duty users. (Earthmoving).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Case Construction Equipment will expand dramatically its product line into the heavy end this year in a move to provide existing customers with a broader range of equipment and to open markets with new customer bases. A representative cross...

Volvo Pioneers the ADT: Articulated dump trucks date back to the 1950s, with Volvo being in the forefront of development. (The Iron Works).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Today, the articulated dump truck is an accepted means of earthmoving. In many instances, the ADT, matched with an excavator, has replaced the scraper as a way to excavate and move vast quantities of earth. While some may see the ADT as...

10 ways to benefit from Conexpo-Con/Agg 2002: Pre-registration planning boosts your return on the time invested--but hurry, advance registration ends February 15, 2002. (Special Report CE's Top 10).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Every three years, Conexpo-Con/Agg presents an opportunity to check out the latest in equipment, services and technology for the construction, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete industries. The vast venture, which runs from March 19-23, 2002,...

At your leisure: Aside from gambling and nightlife, Las Vegas offers a variety of destinations to occupy your free time. (Special Report Recreation).(Las Vegas, Nevada)
February 1, 2002... Relax at a sidewalk cafe. Ride a roller coaster. Play golf on one of the world's best courses. Explore the desert; take a raft trip; experience the Old West. Las Vegas wants you to know that there is more here than casino gambling,...

Let yourself grow in Las Vegas: A comprehensive program of seminars provides ample opportunity to expand your personal, business and jobsite skills. (Seminars Conexpo-Con/Agg '02).(Las Vegas, Nevada)
February 1, 2002... Hats off to the 17 construction, manufacturing and materials-producer organizations that worked with the management of Conexpo-Con/Agg 2002 to plan a seminar program that targets industry issues and trends, information technology, business...

Dynamic power source. (Miscellaneous).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Contained in a sturdy, corrosion-resistant truckbed toolbox, the heart of the PowerBox is a powerful generator and compressor capable of powering a variety of tools, including drills, saws and pneumatic tools. With an optional package, the...

Superior signals. (Safety).(strobe light advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The Meteorlite 16000 series strobe light features an enclosed base and kits for permanent or magnetic mounting. The extra-high-intensity strobe comes in three models with color choices of amber, clear, blue, green and red. circle 156

Innovative technology. (Safety).(safety transmitters advertisement)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... ST2000 safety transmitters alert drivers inside their vehicles approximately 1/2 mile before entering construction zones. As they near the work zone, drivers receive another warning. The transmitter operates in temperatures from 22 degrees...

Ditch witch. (Drilling Equipment).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The grade drilling system gives HDD equipment direction and grade-control capabilities for installing pipe for gravity-flow sewer systems. The system includes a transition sub, grade bits and a Subsite 86BG grade beacon, which provides pitch...

Greenlee textron. (Shop Products).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Most storage boxes feature dual, recessed lock enclosures, making the locks impossible to drill out, according to the company. The boxes are easy to grip with full width, grooved-edge lids. The textured industrial powder coat finish is more...

Superior signals: SY810L and SY850L Traffic-Manager. (Safety).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... SY810L and SY850L Traffic-Manager arrow lights come standard with a control box and a 25-foot wiring harness for each arrow panel. The SY810L's functions include left, right, double arrow and caution bar. The arrow panel measures 55 by 13...

Superior signals: A new line of L.E.D. (Safety).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... A new line of L.E.D. Traffic Manager arrow boards offer a low-amp draw, longer life and a brighter output for better visibility. Boards are available in 24x48, 30x60, 36x72 and 48x96, with options of 13, 15 or 25 lights per board. Units with 13...

CSC scientific: Powered by an electromagnet. (Testing Equipment).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Powered by an electromagnet, the 36-pound Meinzer II sieve shaker has no moving parts to replace. Horizontal and vertical sieving action provides exposure to the maximum amount of apertures. The Meinzer II accepts up to 10 full-height, 8-inch...

CSC scientific: With two offset motors. (Testing Equipment).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... With two offset motors, the Powermatic sieve shaker handles large amounts of sample and heavy weights. The shaker accommodates six 18-inch-wide yes and has a quick-release clamping system. Other features include a 60-minute timer and...

Hedland. (Testing Equipment).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Hedland offers a complete line of inline test kits to measure liquid flow in hydraulic systems and compressed air and gas flows in pneumatic systems. The hydraulic test kits can measure up to 150 gpm at pressures up to 6,000 psi. The pneumatic...

Lubriquip. (Fuels/Lubes/Coolants).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Trabon automatic lubrication kits include an electric pump package with integral timer and manifold, and master and secondary divider valves to lubricate all equipment bearings. The timer is adjustable to match specific maintenance practices...

Hammond air conditioning. (Accessories).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The Arctic Wolf air conditioning kit is available for Case 580 and 590 Super M backhoe-loaders. The factory-style kit includes an evaporator coil, condenser and compressor mount. Because it uses flexible hoses, the Arctic Wolf is easier to...

Dewalt. (Saws).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Made with formulated carbide and titanium, these metal-cutting saw blades are ideal for cutting pipe, threaded rod, tubing, angle iron and other materials using dry cut metal-cutting saws. The blades last up to 40 times longer than abrasive...

GeoSonics. (Miscellaneous).(GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech SSU 3000LCP seismograph)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Combining convenience with durability, the GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech SSU 3000LCP seismograph features a full-sized keyboard for rapid data entry, removable memory cards for simplified storage, an 80-character LCD for the immediate display of...

Indeco. (Attachments).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... New hydraulic breakers are available from Indeco. Breakers are compatible with most mini-excavators, skid-steers, backhoe-loaders and excavators. Each breaker is equipped with automatically variable speed and power for high productivity,...

Metalogenia. (Attachments).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Designed for excavators, the latest addition to the Kingmet system--the flared tooth--is ideal for leveling, cleaning and sand quarrying applications. The teeth are easy to attach and remove, thanks to the vertical placement of the pin, its...

Kenco. (Attachments).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Ideal for loading and land clearing, the Brush Rake is designed to handle brush without retaining soil or rock. The attachment features added web supports for strength. When coupled with a Kenco Claw, the rake becomes a grapple. Rakes are...

Fecon. (Attachments).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... Designed to fit small excavators, five Bull Hog mulching attachments operate with 55 to 500 hydraulic horsepower to mulch standing or fallen trees, brush, shrubs and stumps up to 24 inches in diameter. The attachment features individual...

Globestar. (Attachments).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The Rolling Packer for skid-steer loaders provides a 72-inch packing width and works in hard-to-reach areas. The packer comes with a flat roller or high-speed packing teeth, which allow the operator to pack at a faster rate without chipping...

Gradall. (Attachments).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... With its 1 1/4-cubic-yard capacity, the Clear Path bucket attachment is ideal for spreading gravel and other light materials. The 102-inch-wide bucket attaches in minutes to Gradall G6-42A and G6-42P material handlers. circle 210

Rev Drills. (Attachments).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The Rev Drill attaches to most excavators ranging in weight from 17,000 to 37,000 pounds, using the bucket circuit and one auxiliary circuit. According to the company, the cost of the drill and the excavator is a fraction of what you would pay...

Sheyenne tooling and manufacturing. (Attachments).(advertisement)
February 1, 2002... The Black Max skid-steer snowblower attaches to most skid-steer loaders in seconds. In features bolt-on replaceable cutting edges and comes in cutting widths of 74 and 84 inches. Cutting depth is 38 inches. For safety, the snowblower has a...