SPOTLIGHT INTRODUCTIONS & UPDATES

Wacker Neuson

Interchangeable battery system for light compaction equipment

Wacker Neuson, BOMAG, Mikasa, Swepac, and Enarco will be offering mutually compatible, interchangeable batteries and chargers for construction equipment, with the batteries and chargers marketed under the Battery One brand. Wacker Neuson has been using the battery since 2014 and it now works with 11 different products. Since 2021, this battery has been used in BOMAG’s electrically powered rammers. To ensure instant recognizability among customers and users, these interoperable batteries and chargers are all marked with the Battery One branding.

Building upon Battery One, these manufacturers are collaborating to establish a standard for construction equipment batteries to simplify construction site workflows and logistics by eliminating the need to manage different battery and charging systems. The aim is to make the battery system available to more manufacturers in the construction sector.

Vermeer

Utility locator improves accuracy and connectivity

Vermeer’s new Verifier G3+ utility locator pairs with smartphones using the G3+ mobile app to plot location information including depth, current index, GPS data, utility type, device name, and the operator who performed the work. It can determine underground current direction against adjacent signals from other utilities, and it can detect ambient noise so the operator can switch to a different frequency for a particular job site.

Operators can adjust transmitter frequency and power outputs from up to 500 feet (152.4 metres) away using a wireless connection. Saved data is transferred via Bluetooth to the G3+ app. The data can also be uploaded to the Vermeer Projects bore planning tool.

It has three locating modes: peak, peak/null, and null. A water-resistant, one-size-fits-all coil clamp does not need to encircle a utility to induce a signal.

Sullair’s new E1035H electric portable compressor provides the same reliability, durability, and performance as its diesel counterparts. It contains Sullair’s air end and solid-state starter; it delivers quiet operation, added safety features, and a lower total cost of ownership as compared to diesel compressors, according to Sullair.

The E1035H features swing-out coolers, a patent-pending design which gives users complete access to the coolers both front and back. Additionally, the E1035H features unique condensate management technology which helps eliminate the need for additional equipment to dispose of condensate. The EH1035H produces 1,035 cfm at 150 psi. It can be used indoors and wherever a 60Hz power source is available.

Short-tail-swing compact excavator

Takeuchi has expanded its TB300 Series excavator product line with its first short-tail-swing model in the 5-ton class – the TB350R. The machine has a rear swing overhang of just 2.95 inches and weighs 10,980 pounds in canopy configuration and 11,235 pounds when equipped with a cab. It is powered by a 41.7-hp Kubota V2607-CR-E5B diesel engine.

A four-pump hydraulic system delivers smooth control of the work equipment, and this excavator provides a bucket breakout force of 10,431 pounds, a traction force of 12,320 pounds, and a maximum dig depth of 11 feet 8.8 inches. Both canopy and cab configurations are equipped with a primary auxiliary circuit plumbed to mid-arm. The cab model also includes a dedicated coupler circuit operated by controls located inside the cab. The primary auxiliary circuit delivers 26.4 gpm at 2,990 psi.

John Deere Construction & Forestry

Small dozers

John Deere says its new 450, 550, and 650 P-Tier small dozer models offer precise hydraulics and smooth stability during operation. They feature the entry-level solution EZ Grade in base models with EH controls, as well as optional slope control and 2D laser capabilities. Owners can upgrade to Slope Control or SmartGrade technology in the future.

The new eight-inch touchscreen cab display offers intuitive navigation of slope control and machine settings on EH machines. These models have a 14 percent larger cab than previous models and offer increased storage space and easier ingress/egress. In addition, customers can now proportionally control the blade’s angle and change travel direction through the use of the integrated FNR switch. The new hood design, straightened and lowered on all models helps improve overall forward visibility.