Equipment Today June 2017

PROFIT MATTERS: Digital Technology Puts You on a Path to Competitive Advantage Helping you optimize ROI on your construction equipment

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EXCAVATOR SPEC GUIDE

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The Ford F-650/F-750 presents upfitters with a clean cab-to-axle design.

There are no components to move, no rivets or bolts along the top of the frame rails to get in the way. More reasons Ford Medium Duty trucks are the fastest-growing-volume medium-duty brand.* And the winner of Work Truck magazine’s Medium-Duty Truck of the Year award for two years running.

Vehicle shown with optional features and aftermarket equipment. *Based on IHS Markit TIP Registrations for GVW 4-7 vehicles with sales over 1,000 units for CYTD Dec. 2016 vs. CYTD Dec. 2015.

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Contents

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Today’s excavators are designed with both the experienced and inexperienced operator in mind.

COVER STORY

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EXCAVATOR SPEC GUIDE PRODUCTS 30 Excavator Attachments Sort through a variety of attachments to expand excavator versatility.

48 Engines & Components

Find diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, hydraulic cylinders and more.

59 On/Off-road Tires 63 Trucks & Transportation A selection of vehicles and equipment to meet your transportation needs.

DEPARTMENTS 6 Breaking Ground 8 Equipment Introductions

FEATURES SCRATCH BELOW THE SURFACE WITH EXCAVATOR BUCKET SELECTION pg 24 ENGINE TECHNOLOGIES COMBINE TO MEET STAGE V pg 44

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OFFERS AN EASY PATH TO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE pg 52 Only about half of construction contractors use the digital tools that offer the easiest way to improve construction efficiency.

SPEC FOR THE HEAVY HAUL pg 60

57 Off-road Tires

Variety is Key for Tire Operational Efficiency

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The EU’s Stage V emissions standard is prompting manufacturers to re-evaluate existing technologies and develop more compact, integrated designs.

Simulated Reality Brings Real-world Results

Prepare for New Lease Accounting Rules

4 Construction Equipment Challenges New Telematics Systems Solve

Bucket choices can impact both productivity and operating cost.

54 Technology Trends

66 Running the Business

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Wheelbase, frame rails, axle ratios and transmission choice depend on application requirements.

New telematics solutions house all of your equipment data, across many brands, in one central location.

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Know Your Options for Financing Construction Business Investment

Replacing or upgrading construction equipment?

Here are key details on financing options that help you make an informed choice.

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How to Improve Crew Productivity

Improving workers’ sense of safety physically, mentally and emotionally are important to gaining greater productivity.

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15 Employee Retention Strategies to Start Using Today

Employee turnover is a major problem, and there are many factors at work.

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THE PRECISION TO CAREFULLY LIFT YOUR JAW UP OFF THE FLOOR.

Meet the new Kubota SSV75. Built with the precision engineering you’ve come to expect from Kubota, it features a smooth running 74.3 HP Kubota diesel engine, vertical loader lift arms, a tilt-up cab and more. The SSV is pure Kubota, and delivers the kind of performance that raises eyebrows. And drops jaws. Locate your dealer today at Kubota.com/Construction. © Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2015.

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B R E AKI N G G R O U N D By Becky Sch

ultz

How to Crack the Next-gen Hiring “Nut”

Becky Schultz / bschultz@acbusinessmedia.com

FOR A GROWING NUMBER OF contractors, the worker shortage is reaching a critical stage, and the problem will only worsen as increasing numbers of construction workers “age out” and take their knowledge and skills with them. Some estimates predict a shortage of 31 million skilled tradespeople by the year 2020, much of it through natural attrition as

increasing numbers of baby boomers exit the workforce.

Finding willing participants to fill these vacancies will prove difficult. As a rule, the industry has struggled to attract new hires, and it will face a far more difficult task luring the current generation.

Today’s new workers have been raised on a steady diet of high-tech devices and visual

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stimulation, and collectively pushed toward university degrees and white collar fields by parents and school administrations.

They will prove a tough nut to crack when it comes to opening their eyes and minds to construction’s wide-ranging opportunities.

So how do you crack this “nut?” Start by assessing how you can work through local schools to get their attention. This generally means “showing them the money,” such as work study programs and paid apprenticeships; scholarships for those entering technical fields; tuition reimbursement programs, etc. Highlight the available opportunities in school newspapers, community news sites and especially on social media sites. You might even create a short YouTube or Facebook video designed to appeal to this more visually oriented audience.

Next, consider hosting guided tours at a local jobsite; open houses where students and other visitors can climb in equipment; and career fairs, perhaps with some incentive for students to attend.

The industry is at a fascinating juncture as technology introduction and adoption advance rapidly, much of which has potential to appeal to gamers and techies if they’re made aware of it. Even the equipment operating environment has become more adapted to those who grew up glued to an Xbox, smartphone or tablet, with its automotive-style amenities and touch screen monitors. Have them climb in the cab, regale them with tales of the dollars and cents of this rewarding career choice and they could be hooked.

Technology is opening new career paths, as well, many of which can prove attractive to today’s youth — for example, certified drone operator and flight planner, or telematics data analyst. Even service technicians must be versed in the use of laptops and tablets as they address the needs of today’s electronically-controlled machines.

Even if high-tech roles haven’t emerged within your company yet, identify the ways technology is influencing your jobsites (e.g., mobile apps), or other benefits your company offers that could be used as a marketing tool to attract young workers.

The point is that luring new hires to the industry isn’t just a matter of putting out a “Help Wanted” sign anymore. It requires marketing and self-promotion in the places the next generation of workers “live” (schools, communities, online) and planting a seed about the prospects available. Then, figure out ways to get them on your turf so you can show them first hand there’s far more to this complex and evolving industry than the basic hard hat and shovel they see online. ET

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EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTIONS

These pages feature some of the latest equipment available. You’ll find a solid sampling of both new machines and models that have been recently revamped by the manufacturers. For more information, simply visit ForConstructionPros.com and include the eight-digit code shown.

MiniTrencher

GeoRipper Commercial Hand-held Trenchers The GeoRipper GR 16 and GR 20 ultra-portable, commercial hand-held trenchers provide a unique alternative for applications such as irrigation, electrical and fiber optic installation, landscape edging, root barriers and fencing. They weigh as little as 30 lbs. and can be placed in a pickup truck or even the backseat of a vehicle. The powerhead option utilizes a Makita EK7651H four-stroke engine — recommended for tough and rocky soils — or is available with a more powerful two-stroke engine. The units feature self-sharpening chains and can be mounted on an EZ Kart for longer runs that require consistent digging depths.

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Salsco

Skidsteer Side Dump Bucket The Skidsteer Side Dump Bucket allows the operator to see where material is being placed, resulting in a neater, more controlled placement for loading curbing and small paving machines, filling trenches, backfilling and other applications. It has inside dimensions of 72” x 30 1/4” x 17” and will hold up to 3/4 cu. yds. of material.

A heavy-duty tubular steel frame with continuous welds and gussets provides added strength. The cutting edge allows scooping of loose material, and bolts on for ease of maintenance and replacement.

Quick-attach mounting enables mounting to most skid steers.

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Miller Electric

Maxstar 161 Welding Power Source

Roadtec

MTV-1100e Material Transfer Vehicle The 47,890-lb. MTV-1100e has a 9-ft.

10 1/2-in. height and a deck height of 6 ft.

2 in., providing the operator with a clearer view of the surroundings and the ability to more easily talk with the ground crew. The dump hopper includes a 22-in. triple-pitch segmented auger and offers a 500-tph capacity. The front hopper has a vibrating bottom plate designed to prevent material buildup. Heavy-duty, swiveling support casters under the hopper are designed to provide smooth movement. Hydraulically operated clean-out doors are located at each conveyor. The unit is powered by a 250-hp Cummins QSB 6.7 Tier 4 Final engine.

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Grove

GRT880 Roughterrain Crane

The Maxstar 161 delivers up to 160 amps of welding power and comes in three models offering stick only (S); TIG and stick (STL); and TIG, pulsed TIG and stick (STH) welding processes. Auto-Line technology for 120- and 240-volt input power and power management technology frees operators from primary power limitations and allows uninterrupted production. A digital meter results in easy setup and more precise control when presetting or monitoring welding amperage. A single amperage range allows it to be accurately set on 120- or 240-volt primary power.

Improvements to stick arc performance allow the arc to be kept lit even on difficult to run electrodes. The 13-lb., compact unit includes an upgraded handle/shoulder strap for easy transport.

The 80-ton GRT880 features a 135-ft. boom available with a full complement of boom extension and insert options that enable a reach of 200 ft. and maximum tip height of 223 ft. It can achieve line pulls of 17,380 lbs. on both the main and auxiliary hoists. The boom extension stowage system for the manual, offsettable jib option decreases erection and stowage time by 60%. The updated full-vision cab tilts to 20° and features an ergonomic control arrangement including a tilting/telescoping steering column, electronic joysticks and jog dial for simple Crane Control System menu navigation. An ECO mode improves fuel efficiency and decreases wear and tear on the powertrain and hydraulic systems.

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A declaration OF ENDURANCE.

© 2017 , Inc. All rights reserved.

All marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

THE INTERNATIONAL® HX™ SERIES SURVIVES AND THRIVES IN EVERY SITUATION. The HX Series was built with one goal in mind: stand up to North America’s toughest jobsites. Dual steering gears and a 40-degree wheel cut offer maneuverability in tight spaces, with a lightweight aluminum cab designed to endure severe conditions.

Now available with the Cummins® X15 engine under the hood, there’s nothing that can stand in the way of the HX Series and a job well done.

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EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTIONS

Caterpillar Brokk

500 Demolition Robot The 11,464-lb. Brokk 500 delivers 1,086 ft.-lbs. with each blow of the 1,510-lb. Atlas Copco SB 702 hydraulic breaker. Its three-part arm system now reaches 24.3-ft. vertically and 23-ft. horizontally.

The SmartPower intelligent electrical system maximizes power output based on environmental and operating factors; it also helps start the machine on a poor power supply while protecting it against any harmful faulty power. The unit includes a strengthened machine design, reinforced casted details and new headlight protections. In addition, all daily and weekly maintenance can be completed without lifting the covers of the machine.

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RP12000 E Generators The RP12000 E delivers 12 kW of running power and has a larger frame to house a 670cc V-Twin engine with fully pressurized oil system. It also provides up to 15 kW of surge power, making it suitable for powering more equipment and heavy loads. The all-copper generator delivers clean power with less than 5% total harmonic distortion, which is suitable for sensitive electronics and tools. A low-idle mode option optimizes fuel consumption and noise levels and reduces engine wear. Run times are 11+ hours (at 50% load). A custom muffler and extra-large steel fuel tank are positioned on top of the engine to minimize noise levels and prevent damage from vibration. The lighted, single-side operators station houses nine receptacles including a 50A 240V outlet required for many heavy-duty tools.

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Volvo

SD45B Soil Compactor The SD45B single-drum soil compactor features a 54-in. drum width, up to 12° of oscillation and 41° of frame articulation in each direction, plus up to 45% gradeability. Its fully integrated traction system and NoSPIN differential limit wheel or drum spin, improving traction, productivity and safety. The drum system offers a heavy drum weight, .078-in. amplitude and up to 21,132 lbs. of centrifugal force. The vibration system automatically shuts off when the machine is in neutral to prevent over compaction. The unit is powered by a 74-hp Volvo D3.3 Tier 4 Final engine with automatic idle.

The optional two-piece, clamp-on padfoot shell kit can be installed or removed in less than an hour.

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Philippi-Hagenbuch

Jekko

Rolling Wedge Concrete Planer SPK 60 Telescoping Crawler Crane The standard 2.5-ft.-wide Rolling Wedge Concrete Planer can be mounted on loaders, rough-terrain forklifts and related equipment and works with the carrier’s hydraulics (requires 40 to 45 gpm at 2,500 psi). Hardened steel cutters with carbide tips revolve around a drum and use a wedging action to place concrete and asphalt in tension, enabling considerably less energy to be used and saving on fuel costs. The cutting drums also produce a more stable base since the integrity of the surface is undamaged. The coarser, 3/4-in. material cuttings can be reused for road base material. Standard cutting depth is up to 3 in. with custom depths available. Depth is controlled by independently adjustable shoes on each side of the planer body, allowing it to plane at an angle as well as flat.

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The SPK 60 telescoping crane can be driven or operated via radio remote, has a maximum lifting capacity of more than 6.5 tons and has a reach of nearly 89 ft. (with extensions) and with 360° rotation. Its hydraulic winch has a 3,300-lb. capacity. The radio remote and load moment indicator interface systems give the operator precise control of lifting and maneuvering capabilities in confined indoor or outdoor areas.

Extendable tracks increase stability. A front-mounted dozer blade can be used to level debris. The GR300 grabber/manipulator attachment can be used to grip and handle pipes and beams. Hydraulic, lattice and searcher hook jib attachments are also available.

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Technology That Transforms.

Transforming Productivity And Profits.

Cummins Tier 4 Final engine power was prominent at CONEXPO 2017. Our Tier 4 Final engine range, introduced at CONEXPO 2014, is working successfully in over 600 installations – more than any other OEM in the industry. You could also see more than 100 Cummins-powered applications on display across this year’s exhibition. Cummins debuted dual fuel 45- to 100-kW spark-ignited generators. The C100N6 generator unit runs on either natural gas or propane without any hardware changes, and has been designed to withstand winds up to 180 mph, providing power where you need it the most. Cummins continues to develop a portfolio of Connected Solutions™ and remote monitoring technologies to manage equipment on site to drastically reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency. At CONEXPO, Cummins revealed a new suite of products to the construction market, providing a world-class service experience.

Visit cumminsengines.com/CONEXPO for the latest updates from the show. ©2017 Cummins Inc., Box 3005, Columbus, IN 47202-3005 U.S.A.

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2 0 1 7 EXCAVATOR SPEC GUIDE Today’s excavators boast advanced functionalities that make them easier to operate and can enhance operator productivity regardless of skill level. Sort through the following to find the right combination of capabilities for your projects, then use the URLs provided to access more information on the specific brands and models. You can also sort by brand and the specs shown using the interactive, customizable version of this spec guide at ForConstructionPros.com/specguide/excavator.

Case Construction Equipment

Case’s excavator offering ranges from the ever-expanding D Series line of midi- and full-size excavators to the all-new C Series compact excavators. Each model is built from the ground up with the operator in mind. Standard features such as easy-to-use control pattern selectors, ergonomic controls, adjustable seating and line-of-sight digital displays allow operators of all experience levels to be as productive as possible.

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Case Construction Equipment M o d e l CX17C CX26C CX33C CX37C CX57C CX60C CX75C SR CX80C CX130D CX145C SR CX160D CX210D CX245D SR CX250D CX300D CX350D CX490D CX750D CX750D ME

Caterpillar Inc.

N e t H P 16 23 24 24 65 63 55 55 102 100 112 160 160 177 207 268 362 460 460

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

3,910 5,520 7,110 7,990 12,050 12,940 16,200 18,800 30,140 31,967 34,400 48,973 56,900 56,909 67,271 82,483 109,300 158,300 159,600

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .04 .07 .09 .11 .18 .18 .21-.59 .24-.59 .32-1.12 .43-1.02 .32-1.12 .55-1.76 .65-1.2 .68-1.9 .72-2.42 .88-2.72 2.03-3.37 2.47-5.91

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

3,490 4,740 6,900 6,900 9,550 9,190 12,800 12,800 20,200 20,200 25,200 31,923 31,800 36,419 39,342 51,639 55,500 68,790 75,310

M a x . D ig D e p th 7’ 3” 7’ 11” 9’ 11” 10’ 3” 12’ 6” 11’ 9” 13’ 7’’ 13’ 9” 18’ 3” 19’ 8” 19’ 11” 21’ 20’ 1” 22’ 8” 23’ 4” 24’ 1” 25’ 4” 27’ 7” 24’ 2”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 10’ 8” 12’ 4” 14’ 3” 14’ 11” 17’ 16’ 8” 20’ 7’’ 22’ 9” 26’ 10” 28’ 2” 30’ 4” 31’ 11” 30’ 1” 33’ 2” 34’ 5” 36’ 38’ 6” 42’ 11” 37’ 11”

Caterpillar offers 2D Grade, 3D Grade and Grade with Assist to help operators get to grade faster and more accurately. The 2D Grade has a depth and slope system that allows the operator to maintain a simple grade and slope without any support equipment such as a laser or GPS base station. The 3D Grade offered on the 313F, 330F, 336F XE, 349F and 352F from the factory allows the operator to do more complicated designs such as sewer and water, golf courses or ponds. Grade with Assist for the 323F, 330F, 336F XE, 349F and 352F allows the operator to stay on grade simply by pulling on a single joystick while the boom and bucket stay on grade.

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Caterpillar Inc. M o d e l 311F 313F 313F GC 315F 316F 318F 320F 323F 325F 326F 330F 335F 336F 336F XE Hybrid 349F 349F XE 352F 374F 390F M314F* M315F* M316F* M317F* M318F* M320F* M322F*

N e t H P 70 91 70 89 113 117 161 161 161 203 239 200 303 303 396 417 396 472 524 141 150 141 150 169 169 169

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

30,600 33,080 32,200 32,600 38,801 41,670 48,500 56,438 57,115 64,831 68,209 83,703 80,500 81,800 107,200 108,300 117,500 156,461 190,204 34,746 36,971 36,102 40,896 40,587 43,982 48,722

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S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .27-1.0 .27-1.0 .27-1.0 .27-1.0 .46-1.19 .46-1.19 .61-2.06 .61-2.08 .72-2.08 .68-2.46 .68-2.58 .68-2.58 .95-3.52 .95-3.52 1.2-5.0 1.24-4.04 1.2-5.0 2.5-6.0 2.8-8.5 .20-1.31 .26-1.31 .46-1.9 .26-1.31 .46-1.9 .5-1.65 .5-1.65

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

17,900 19,200 19,300 19,200 22,000 24,400 30,100 28,300 30,124 33,500 35,519 35,500 42,380 42,380 52,830 52,830 52,830 70,523 81,673 23,155 23,155 25,628 20,682 22,705 22,427 34,171

M a x . D ig D e p th 18’ 4” 19’ 10” 19’ 9” 19’ 6” 21’ 7” 21’ 7” 22’ 1” 22’ 1” 22’ 22’ 4” 25’ 6” 22’ 11” 26’ 10” 26’ 10” 26’ 11” 26’ 11” 26’ 5” 28’ 2” 31’ 8” 19’ 18’ 3” 20” 19’ 3” 20’ 20’ 9” 21’ 10”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 26’ 7” 28’ 3” 28’ 3” 28’ 6” 30’ 5” 30’ 1” 32’ 4” 32’ 4” 32’ 1” 33’ 2” 36’ 7” 34’ 11” 38’ 5” 38’ 5” 39’ 10” 39’ 10” 39’ 9” 43’ 2” 48’ 2” 29’9” 28’ 8” 30’ 10” 29’ 11” 30’ 10” 31’ 5” 33’ 5”

Gradall

Gradall excavators have an in-cab switch, allowing operators to choose the Gradall, Deere or SAE joystick pattern. Inexperienced operators quickly become accustomed to operating the versatile telescoping, full-tilting boom with maximum power through the entire dig cycle, even under bridges and in tunnels where there’s limited overhead space. Choose from highway speed and rough-terrain wheeled models or stable crawlers — now available in the Series V collection with Volvo Tier 4 Final engines.

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Gradall M o d e l D152* D154* XL 3100 V* XL 4100 V* XL 5100 V* XL 3200 V XL 4200 V XL 5200 V XL 3300 V* XL 4300 V* XL 5300 V*

N e t H P 220 250 215 248 315 173 173 173 173 173 173

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

32,200 34,500 40,930 49,684 57,670 39,240 46,862 54,452 39,295 43,580 51,216

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .5 .5 .88 1.13 1.6 .88 1.13 1.6 .88 1.13 1.6

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

11,400 11,400 17,990 24,900 24,900 19,300 25,405 25,405 19,300 25,405 25,405

M a x . D ig D e p th 13’ 5” 13’ 5” 18’ 4” 20’ 3” 24’ 5” 19’ 2” 22’ 25’ 4” 18’ 5” 21’ 3” 24’ 7”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 24’ 11” 24’ 9” 27’ 3” 30’ 3” 33’ 9” 27’ 5” 30’ 6” 33’ 11” 27’ 3” 30’ 3” 33’ 9”

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Gehl

JCB

The new minimal tail Gehl M08 is designed with a light operating weight and very compact dimensions.

Its narrow width allows it to travel through doors, over sidewalks and through backyard gates. A full line of attachments is also available. The new 10-ton M100 has a dig depth of 14 ft. 10 in. and an operating capacity of over 20,000 lbs. Its robust mono boom will go 60° in either direction, allowing consistent digging without the need to reposition the machine.

The ability to match the machine to the task at hand is crucial to operator efficiency, and is the reason behind JCB’s comprehensive range of large and compact tracked excavators, and the Hydradig wheeled excavator. Intuitive, easy to use controls are featured in several of the company’s rental-ready models, and all of its excavators feature either a no-DPF Tier 4 Final engine or a sub-75-hp JCB engine requiring no DPF or DEF for improved uptime and productivity.

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JCB

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Gehl M o d e l M08 Z17 GEN:2 Z25 Z35 GEN:2 Z45 GEN:2 Z55 Z80 GEN:2 M100

N e t H P 10 14.5 19.7 23.9 37.7 44.9 55.7 69.3

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

2,348 3,836 6,217 8,214 10,814 12,247 18,136 21,550

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .04 .06 .16 .16 .24 .3 .44 .44

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

2,360 3,417 4,079 5,643 6,497 9,419 14,286 12,216

M a x . D ig D e p th 4’ 11.1” 7’ 2.6” 9’ 8” 10’ 8” 11’ 7.8” 12’ 9.5” 14’ 4.4” 14’ 10.3”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 8’ 11.5” 12’ 2.1” 15’ 9” 17’ 3.5” 18’ 10” 20’ 1.7” 23’ 5.1” 24’ 3.3”

M o d e l 8018 CTS 8029 CTS 8035 ZTS 45Z-1 48Z-1 55Z-1 57C-1 67C-1 85Z-1 86C-1 90Z-1 100C-1 JS131 JS145 JS160 JS190 JS220 JS300 JS330 JS370 Hydradig 110W*

N e t H P 19.7 24.7 31.6 48 48 48 48 55 64.4 64.4 73.8 73.8 74 109 125 125 173 241 281 281 109

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

4,017 6,321 8,049 9,866 10,564 11,860 12,088 14,903 18,142 18,464 18,975 21,458 31,499 32,227 38,665 43,896 49,582 71,161 75,319 81,992 24,315

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .05 .07 .1 .13 .13 .17 .17 .32 .32 .32 .37 .37 .89 .89 1.19 1.19 1.57 2.38 2.38 2.38 .25

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

3,642 5,170 7,193 8,532 8,543 9,442 9,442 10,611 12,837 12,837 12,837 16,231 20,660 20,660 26,100 26,100 34,833 55,595 51,931 59,754 13,535

M a x . D ig D e p th * 9.3’ 10.1’ 11.6’ 11.11’ 11.11’ 12.7’ 13.4’ 13.4’ 12.2’ 14.1’ 13.7’ 14.11’ 19.9’ 19.9’ 20.7’ 21.8’ 22’ 25.1’ 26.7’ 26.6’ 14.6’

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l* 14.7’ 15.4’ 17.5’ 18.8’ 18.8’ 19.8’ 20.1’ 21.4’ 22.6’ 24.3’ 24.9’ 24.9’ 28.5’ 28.5’ 29.9’ 29.10’ 31.8’ 36.5’ 38.1’ 38’ 26.4’

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Wacker Neuson

One of the features that sets apart the Wacker Neuson excavators is the Vertical Digging System. With the Vertical Digging System, the operator can sit perpendicular to the bottom of the trench while on an angled grade. This makes digging and operation more comfortable and makes it a much easier task, especially for the less-experienced operator.

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Wacker Neuson M o d e l 803 Dual power ET16 EZ17 ET20 EZ28 3503 EZ38 EZ53 ET65 ET90 EW65** EW100** ET145

N e t H P 15.4 17.7 17.2 17.2 21.2 40 24.4 58.9 58.6 73.7 58.6 73.7 73.9

The R-Series E32 and E35 compact excavators feature a bold, distinct design, helping boost operator productivity and comfort, as well as machine uptime protection. A new dual-flange track roller system has been added to provide up to a 15% increase in overthe-side capacity for greater digging performance and slewing ability. Operators will also experience improved ride quality, a high-quality finish and a redesigned cab for a positive operator experience.

www.forconstructionpros.com/10075912 O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

2,319 3,564 3,801 4,420 6,283 7,941 8,488 11,554 13,399 19,202 14,892 21,352 32,886

S td . B u c k e t (c u . f t .) .36-.80 .87-1.8 .87-1.8 .87-1.8 1.78-6.64 1.78-6.65 1.78-6.66 3.0-9.8 3.0-9.8 3.5-13 3.0-9.8 3.5-13 8.8-28.3

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

2,001 3,192 4,204 4,226 5,058 6,812 7,194 8,565 11,398 16,591 11,398 10,308 20,458

M a x . D ig D e p th * 5’ 9” 7’ 11” 8’ 2” 8’ 10” 9’ 11’ 7” 11’ 12’ 4” 13’ 6” 15’ 2” 12’ 7” 14’ 1” 18’

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l* 9’ 11” 12’ 6” 13’ 2” 13’ 10” 15’ 4” 18’ 17’ 10” 20’ 21’ 24’ 7” 20’ 9” 25’ 28’

Bobcat Company M o d e l 418 E20 E26 E32 E35 E42 E45 E50 E55 E63 E85

N e t H P 9.9 13.3 22.5 24.1 24.1/31.2 40.9 40.9 47.7 47.7 59.4 59.4

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

2,593 4,306 5,666 7,340 7,699/7,909 9,246 10,077 10,677 12,004 13,779 18,960

S td . B u c k e t (c u . f t .) .54 1.1 2.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 9.5

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

1,865 4,684 4,991 6,968 6,968 9,183 7,650 8,977 8,977 9,731 14,509

M a x . D ig D e p th 6’ 8’ 6” 8’ 10” 10’ 3” 10’ 3” 10’ 6” 10’ 10” 11’ 7” 12’ 10” 13’ 6” 15’ 6”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 10’ 2” 14’ 14’ 9” 16’ 4” 17’ 2” 17’ 3” 18’ 7” 19’ 6” 20’ 20’ 5” 23’ 11”

* With standard dipper stick ** Wheeled

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The Hyundai HX series offers a One-Pedal Straight-Travel option. With the flip of a toggle switch, the lefthand pedal can be set for straight forward and reverse travel — optimal when traveling longer distances. The standard haptic remote control uses vibrations and pulses to guide the operator through menu selections, enabling control of the accelerator, air conditioner and all functions within the cluster for maximum convenience. Hydraulic system options include the Swing-lock System, Fine Swing Control and Boom Float Mode.

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Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. M o d e l R17Z-9A R25Z-9AK R30Z-9AK R35Z-9A R55-9A R60CR-9A R80CR-9A HX140L HX145LCR HX160L HX180L HX220L HX220LR HX235LCR HX260L HX300L HX300LR HX330L HX380L HX480L HX520L R55W-9A* HW140* HW180* HW210*

N e t H P 15.8 23.2 23.2 23.2 65.1 63 65.1 116 116 128 128 173 173 173 179 230 230 270 300 424 424 65.1 149 171 174

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

3,747 5,360 6,625 8,140 12,460 12,790 18,190 32,044 33,486 42,955 42,955 51,500 54,720 56,440 58,860 69,552 72,910 77,270 88,890 112,520 118,340 12,240 32,800 39,240 46,740

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .05 .09 .09 .14 .24 .24 .37 .76 .68 .92 .99 1.2 .68 1.05 1.41 1.66 .68 1.88 2.12 2.87 2.87 .24 .24 .92 .92

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

3,490 4,320 4,520 6,170 8,490 8,228 12,570 22,930 21,300 27,780 27,780 32,550 15,650 32,550 38,290 41,170 10,800 35,900 49,300 48,830 49,050 9,550 24,890 30,160 37,100

M a x . D ig D e p th 7’ 2” 7’ 11” 8’ 2” 10’ 3” 12’ 6” 11’ 9” 13’ 7” 19’ 10’’ 19’ 8’’ 21’ 6’’ 21’ 6” 22’ 1” 38’ 7” 22’ 23’ 24’ 3” 48’ 7” 24’ 2” 24’ 8” 25’ 6” 25’ 11’ 6” 17’ 3’’ 19’ 5” 20’ 11”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 12’ 7” 14’ 8” 15’ 3” 17’ 5” 20’ 2” 20’ 2” 22’ 10” 28’ 10’’ 26’ 10” 31’ 31’ 32’ 9” 50’ 32’ 34’ 35’ 6’’ 60’ 9” 35’ 7” 36’ 7’’ 39’ 6’’ 39’ 6’’ 20’ 2’’ 27’ 4’’ 30’ 3’’ 32’ 8’’

*Wheeled

LBX Co.

The Link-Belt X4 Series comes equipped with a 7-in. display to make it easier for the operator to stay connected with how the machine is running, and it has plenty of room to see what is going on behind the machine with the standard rear view camera that is always on.

The optional WAVES (Wide Angle Visual Enhancement System) camera system allows the operator to safely see 270° around the machine. Other features include fuel consumption history, machine operation and status information, programmable service reminders and an anti-theft deterrent system.

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LBX Co. M o d e l 130X4 Tier 4 Final (T4F) 145X3 Spin Ace* (T4i) 160X4 (T4F) 210X4 (T4F) 210X4 Long Front 245X3 Spin Ace* (T4F) 250X4 (T4F) 250X4 Long Front 300X4 (T4F) 350X4 (T4F) 490X4 FF (T4F) 490X4 EF (T4F) 750X4 750X4 ME 75X3 MSR (T4F) 75X3 MSR Offset Boom (T4F) 80X3 MSR Swing Boom

N e t H P 102 100 112 160 160 160 177 177 207 268 362 362 512 512 55 55 55

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

29,100 33,069 38,400 48,900 51,900 56,900 56,900 63,600 67,000 82,400 109,800 112,900 158,300 159,600 17,300 18,100 18,800

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .42-.98 .42-.98 .50-1.14 .58-1.75 .50-.98 .61-1.75 .76-2.43 .50-.95 .76-2.43 1.08-2.93 1.37-4.04 1.37-4.04 1.78-5.86 1.78-5.86 .24-.71 .24-.45 .24-.71

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

21,360 21,360 26,500 34,600 14,600 34,600 39,570 17,300 42,780 56,160 55,500 55,500 68,790 82,280 12,800 12,800 12,800

M a x . D ig D e p th 18’ 2” 18’ 1” 19’ 11” 21’ 10” 39’ 5” 21’ 10” 22’ 8” 47’ 9” 23’ 4” 24’ 1” 25’ 4” 24’ 10” 27’ 7” 23’ 7” 13’ 7” 13’ 11” 13’ 9”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 26’ 10” 26’ 8” 29’ 1” 31’ 11” 50’ 10” 31’ 9” 33’ 2” 59’ 9” 34’ 5” 36’ 38’ 7” 38’ 5” 42’ 37’ 6” 20’ 7” 20’ 10” 22’ 9”

*With blade FF = Fixed Frame EF = Expandable Frame

John Deere

John Deere hydraulic systems are highly tuned, integrated and especially smooth to operate. The smoothness provides operators more comfort and more control. The more comfortable an operator is, the more efficient they are, thus driving higher productivity rates. According to the company, its cabs are often favorites of operators, as well, especially on the midsize models.

Optimal cab visibility and a high-end seat option provide added comfort.

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New Holland

The New Holland C Series compact excavator line is built around the operator. Both experienced and beginner operators will find comfort in the operator interface. With standard features such as selectable control pattern — SAE (backhoe) or ISO (excavator) — any operator can be comfortable and confident with the switch of a lever. An optional rear view camera on the E57C and E60C also makes getting used to a larger machine much easier.

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New Holland M o d e l E17C E26C E30B E33C E35B E37C E55BX E57C E60C

N e t H P 16.2 24.3 23.1 24.4 23.1 24.4 37.4 65.1 63

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

3,910 5,520 6,600 7,110 7,700 7,990 12,100 12,050 12,940

S td . B u c k e t (c u . f t .)

1.4 2.4 2.2 3.1 2.2 3.8 2.2 6.3 6.3

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

3,490 4,740 5,418 6,900 5,418 6,900 6,992 9,550 9,190

M a x . D ig D e p th 7’ 3” 7’ 11” 10’ 3” 9’ 11” 12’ 10’ 3” 12’ 9” 12’ 6” 11’ 9”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 12’ 6” 14’ 3” 17’ 6” 16’ 7” 18’ 17’ 1” 20’ 19’ 9” 24’ 11”

M o d e l 17G 26G 30G 35G 50G 60G 75G 85G 130G 135G 160G LC 180G LC 190G W* 210G LC 230G W* 245G LC 250G LC 300G LC 350G LC 380G LC 470G LC 670G LC 870G LC

N e t H P 14.5 20 23 23.3 35.9 53 56.9 56.9 98 101 122 128 159 159 159 159 188 223 271 271 367 463 512

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

3,790 6,110 6,850 7,760 10,560 13,547 18,221 19,564 31,604 31,500 39,526 45,170 44,530 51,940 52,030 56,830 57,800 68,674 78,550 83,992 112,916 154,103 188,716

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .05 .048-.16 .05-.16 .048-.21 .078-.31 .122-.46 .41 .41 .65 .65 .78 .78 .92 1.19 .92 1.04 1.38 1.38 2.3 1.5-2.4 3.06 4.04 4.57

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

3,597 4,994 6,110 6,085 8,267 9,237 10,476 10,476 21,480 23,380 26,665 28,244 27,651 35,520 35,520 35,520 42,489 45,411 55,303 55,303 64,295 72,838 89,699

M a x . D ig D e p th 7’ 2” 8’ 6” 9’ 2” 10’ 11’ 7” 12’ 4” 15’ 1” 14’ 10” 19’ 9” 20’ 0” 21’ 4” 23’ 2” 19’ 2” 21’ 11” 20’ 8” 21’ 9” 25’ 25’ 10” 26’ 10” 26’ 10” 27’ 2” 30’ 31’ 5”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 12’ 6” 15’ 2” 13’ 1” 17’ 1” 19’ 7” 20’ 5” 22’ 2” 24’ 9” 28’ 5” 28’ 4” 30’ 1” 32’ 1” 33’ 9” 32’ 31’ 5” 32’ 6” 35’ 3” 36’ 5” 38’ 3” 38’ 3” 40’ 3” 44’ 8” 48’

*Wheeled

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Volvo

The KX033-4 delivers optimal hydraulic breakout power while achieving fast cycle times, resulting in more material moved per hour. The adjustable auxiliary preset controls enable the hydraulics to be dialed up or down for specific attachments conveniently from the operator station. Adjustable auxiliary hydraulics let the operator program up to five different oil flow rates, controlled from a new digital control panel.

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Kubota Tractor Corp.

N e t M o d e l H P K008-3 10.3 K008-3T4 10.1 U17 16.1 KX018-4 16.1 U25S 20.9 KX71-3S 24.4 KX033-4 24.8 KX71-3ST4 23.1 U35-4* 23.9-24.8 KX040-4** 38.9-40.4 U55-4* 45.2-47.6 KX057-4* 45.2-47.6 KX080-4S Angle Blade 62.3

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

2,200 2,200 3,703 3,747 5,625 6,305 7,420 6,305 8,129 9,195-9,900 11,915 12,200 19,200

S t d . B u c k e t B u c k e t D ig g in g M a x . D ig (c u . y d s .)

F o r c e (lb s .)

D e p th .02 2,200 5’ 8” .02 2,200 5’ 8” .04 3,417 7’ 8.4” .04 3,594 7’ 10” .07 5,765 9’ 3.6” .10 6,350 9’ 10.8” .12 8,138 10’ 7.2” .10 6,350 9’ 9” .12 7,924 9’ 10.8” .16 9,535 11’ 3.6” .23 11,177 11’ 10”*** .23 11,177 12’ 9.6” .45 14,660 15’ 1.1”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 9’ 11” 9’ 11” 12’ 8.4” 12’ 9.6” 15’ 4.8” 16’ 16’ 1.2” 16’ 16’ 11.3”*** 17’ 10.8” 19’ 7.2” 20’ 1”*** 23’ 6.3”

*Available with angle blade **Available w/angle blade or 6-in-1 blade ***With angle blade

Liebherr

Liebherr excavators are designed to provide ease of maintenance and serviceability.

Generously sized cooling units arranged side by side ensure constant uniform cooling. A swing-out AC condenser with hinged knobs allows for easy cleaning. Service points are readily accessible and grouped together for routine maintenance. Fully automatic central lubrication is standard. A sloping angle in the undercarriage design allows for easy clean-out. The LiDAT data transmission and positioning system can be used to monitor optimal equipment operation, and plan and prepare service and maintenance intervals.

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Liebherr USA Co. M o d e l A918* A924* R920 R924 R926 R936 R946 R956 R966 R976

N e t H P 161 188 150 157 190 231 295 326 435 544

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

38,800-43,600 47,400–58,400 41,340-48,280 54,345-57,320 57,430–64,710 68,230–85,210 83,886–91,712 117,945–123,020 151,130–171,960 189,600–205,470

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .22-1.37 .72–2.16 .40-1.25 1.24-2.16 .70–2.30 1.30–2.80 1.30–3.26 1.63–4.32 1.95–7.20 2.61–7.58

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

22,300 41,900 22,050 40,016 43,160 46,540 53,505 70,365 79,580 109,033

M a x . D ig D e p th 18’ 8” 23’ 2” 19’ 22’ 6” 23’ 2” 23’ 2” 25’ 3” 29’ 10” 38’ 11” 40’ 8”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 30’ 34’ 9” 29’ 4” 33’ 33’ 8” 35’ 1” 37’ 11” 43’ 10” 53’ 2” 57’ 3”

Mustang

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

2,348 3,836 6,217 8,214 10,814 12,247 18,136 21,550

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O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

5,490 12,830 19,420 4,300 7,780 8,550 12,830 11,355-13,380 111,900 140,200 33,950 55,780 81,320 31,660 45,592 49,490 59,290 68,330 82,180 94,800 100,310 166,040 35,720-40,130 41,230-45,860 43,400-50,300

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .04-.16 .09-.25 .1-.44 .04- .1 .07-.19 .07-.19 .09-.31 .10-.31 --.33-1 .63-1.66 .72-2.30 .33-1 .39-1.1 .63-1.66 .73-1.98 .86-2.21 1.1-2.5 1.1-3.0 1.5-3.5 2.6-6.28 .76-1.25 .86-1.44 .86-1.44

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

5,020 8,950 12,860 4,107 7,394 7,394 9,720 9,730 49,240 59,510 19,200 33,590 38,810 21,720 27,400 33,500 41,810 45,970 49,840 54,560 63,935 80,710 28,325 30,574 33,400

M a x . D ig D e p th 9’ 1” 12’ 11” 14’ 10” 8’ 5” 11’ 3” 11’ 3” 13’ 1” 10’ 10” --19’ 9” 22’ 2” 25” 19’ 11” 21’ 3” 24’ 1” 25’ 3” 26’ 3” 24’ 11” 26’ 6” 30’ 5” 29’ 8” 20’ 5” 20’ 21’ 9”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 15’ 1” 20’ 5” 23’ 7” 14’ 17’ 5” 18’ 8” 20’ 6” 19’ 1” --29’ 31’ 11” 36’ 4” 28’ 7” 30’ 2” 33’ 7” 34’ 11” 36’ 7” 36’ 2” 37’ 9” 43’ 2” 44’ 4” 31” 31’ 11” 32’ 5”

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .04 .06 .16 .16 .24 .3 .44 .44

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

2,360 3,417 4,079 5,643 6,497 9,419 14,286 12,216

M a x . D ig D e p th 4’ 11.1” 7’ 2.6” 9’ 8” 10’ 8” 11’ 7.8” 12’ 9.5” 14’ 4.4” 14’ 10.3”

Kobelco USA

Kobelco excavators are designed to make complicated tasks easy. Independent travel enhances productivity by allowing the machine to smoothly move, lift and swing with no change in travel speed.

It also enables the machine to lift the rated lift chart while walking. Furthermore, the excavators offer automatic swing priority, where one pump automatically assists the arm and another assists the swing during combined sidewall trenching.

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 8’ 11.5” 12’ 2.1” 15’ 9” 17’ 3.5” 18’ 10” 20’ 1.7” 23’ 5.1” 24’ 3.3”

M o d e l SK17SR-5E SK25SR-6E SK30SR-6E SK35SR-6E SK45SRX-6E SK55SRX-6E SK75SR-3E SK85CS-3E SK140SRLC-5 ED160-5 Blade Runner SK230SRLC-5 SK270SRLC-5 SK170LC-10 SK210LC-10 SK260LC-10 SK300LC-10 SK350LC-10 SK500LC-10 SK260LC-10 H&W SK300LC-10 H&W SK500LC-10 ME SK210LC-10 LR SK260LC-10 LR *cubic feet

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N e t H P 21* 47 55 16* 25* 25* 57 61 302 371 119 172 192 119 148 172 213 240 302 302 371 502 150 169 169

M o d e l ECR25D ECR58D ECR88D EC20D EC35D ECR40D EC60E EW60E EC380EHR EC480EHR ECR145E ECR235E ECR305C EC140E EC160E EC220E EC250E EC300E EC350E EC380E EC480E EC750E EW160E** EW180E** EW210D**

Kobelco USA

www.forconstructionpros.com/10073977 N e t H P 10 14.5 19.7 23.9 37.7 44.9 55.7 69.3

Volvo Construction Equipment

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The new minimal tail Mustang 80M is designed with a light operating weight and very compact dimensions. Its narrow width allows it to travel through doors, over sidewalks and through backyard gates. A full line of attachments is also available. The new 10-ton 1000M has a dig depth of 14 ft. 10 in. and an operating capacity of over 20,000 lbs. Its robust mono boom will go 60° in either direction, allowing consistent digging without the need to reposition the machine.

M o d e l 80M 170Z NXT2 250Z 350Z NXT2 450Z NXT2 550Z 800Z NXT2 1000M

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*Gross HP **Wheeled

* Wheeled

Mustang

Volvo Dig Assist is an intuitive excavator machine control system that allows operators to easily input job specifications and track progress along the way to ensure the job is done right the first time, every time.

The operator can see the realtime position of the bucket and machine in relation to target grade and depth. With the optional In-Field Design functionality, the operator can draw custom digging profiles directly from the cab.

N e t H P 15 20.4 23 23.1 37 37.4 55 55 95.6 95.6 160 160 127 160 178 252 270 369 178 252 369 157 178

H&W = High & Wide

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

3,836 5,930 7,670 8,555 10,300 11,860 17,100 18,700 31,500 36,200 56,400 60,000 38,800 49,400 59,300 68,100 83,300 114,400 63,100 73,600 118,000 52,000 62,600 LR = Long Reach

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .)

1.77* 2.84* 3.18* 3.88* 4.94* 5.64* 3.78-12.42* 6.48-9.99* .30-.88 .30-.88 .68-1.6 .68-1.8 .45-1.36 .91-1.8 .875-2.25 .875-1.875 .875-2.75 1.5-4.26 1.06-1.31 1.57 4.45 0.6 0.5

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

2,833 4,546 5,420 7,216 6,990 11,128 14,658 14,658 20,500 18,100 24,300 28,800 22,700 29,220 35,000 37,300 45,900 52,600 35,000 37,300 56,200 19,783 20,502

M a x . D ig D e p th 7’ 3” 9’ 2” 9’ 3” 10’ 11’ 3” 12’ 10” 13’ 8” 13’ 9” 19’ 7” 19’ 1” 21’ 7” 21’ 9” 21’ 3” 21’ 5” 23’ 23’ 7” 24’ 10” 25’ 7” 21’ 10” 22’ 7” 21’ 3” 39’ 5” 48’ 4”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 12’ 2” 15’ 7” 17’ 1” 17’ 7” 19’ 2” 20’ 6” 21’ 3” 23’ 9” 28’ 10” 29’ 8” 31’ 10” 32’ 3” 31’ 1” 32’ 6” 33’ 10” 35’ 8” 36’ 11” 39’ 7” 33’ 9” 35’ 8” 35’ 8” 51’ 11” 60’ 10”

ME = Mass Excavator

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Wacker Neuson’s VDS, available on select compact excavators, saves up to 25 percent on time and material. The VDS compensates for height differences on uneven terrain and quickly sets the operator in an upright position, greatly increasing productivity.

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Wacker Neuson developed the VDS system 25 years ago and it has proven itself around job sites across the globe. The applications are far reaching from civil engineering, road and highway construction, sidewalk and building construction as well as landscaping applications.

Anyone who needs to excavate and backfill on uneven ground or along sidewalk edges will find the VDS to be a valuable feature.

Brian Slaughter, owner/operator of Concrete & More, Dallas Center, Iowa uses a Wacker Neuson excavator with the VDS to dig water and sewer trenches. “I didn’t know I needed a VDS until I had a VDS, and now I wouldn’t have an excavator without it,” noted Slaughter. “With the VDS I can pull up to a job, position myself once, level the machine, dig, back up and dig again. It speeds up digging time which saves time and time is money,” he added.

Wacker Neuson is the only manufacturer in the industry to offer the Vertical Digging System. The benefits include:

˜ Greater productivity

and improved efficiency: shorter digging times

˜ Up to 25% time and

material savings when excavating and backfilling

˜ Up to 20% increased stability at full load

˜ Optimized swiveling performance and dump height

˜ Normal sitting position for

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No stone unturned Wacker Neuson’s excavators are performance-ready today and tomorrow, no matter what turns up. They’re rugged, reliable and keep on digging with best-in-class breakout force for the toughest conditions. We’ve also incorporated technology for deeper digging along vertical walls and optimal bucket rotation to keep the load secure before dumping. And, because you work long hours, we designed our excavators with comfortable cabs and simple, intuitive operation. So, whether you’re working with dirt, stone or anything in between, Wacker Neuson has your excavation needs covered.

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2 0 1 7 EXCAVATOR SPEC GUIDE Lonking from IronDirect

IronDirect offers four models of Lonking hydraulic excavators ranging from 14 to 48 tons. All models are very easy to use and have only the features needed to operate, with no extra bells/whistles that often confuse inexperienced operators. They are designed for comfort and are outfitted with intuitive, informative color monitors. Optimal visibility ensures the operator can dig, handle, landscape and dredge with safety and confidence.

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Lonking from IronDirect N e t H P 120.7 194 289.7 360.7

M o d e l CDM6150 CDM6235 CDM6365E CDM6485

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

30,865 48,400 74,957 106,262

S td . B u c k e t (c u . f t .)

0.73 1.5 2.1 2.88

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

26,078 33,045 47,435 58,900

M a x . D ig D e p th 18’ 2” 21’ 7” 23’ 2” 25’ 7”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ra d e 27’ 4” 32’ 6” 35’ 6” 39’ 4”

Yanmar America

Two key features of the ViO excavators enable less experienced operators to become productive more quickly. Yanmar utilizes a ViO Progressive 3-Pump System that allows simultaneous operation of all functions. Better management of multi-function operation allows straight line travel while using other functions, faster cycle time and improved fuel efficiency.

In addition, the standard zero tailswing allows the operator to work without concern about swinging into rear obstacles.

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Yanmar America M o d e l SV08-1B ViO17-A ViO25-6A ViO35-6A ViO45-6A ViO55-6A ViO80-1A SV100-2A

N e t H P 10.3 14.5 20.4 24.4 39 47.6 56.9 72

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

2,348 3,836 5,919 7,905 10,417 11,850 18,136 21,550

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .040 .055 .105 .145 .180 .230 .370 .450

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

2,360 3,418 5,171 7,171 8,858 10,184 15,849 17,083

M a x . D ig D e p th 5’ 4” 7’ 7” 10’ 4” 11’ 3” 12’ 3” 13’ 6” 15’ 4” 15’ 9”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 8’ 11” 12’ 2” 15’ 9” 17’ 3” 18’ 10” 20’ 2” 23’ 5” 24’ 3”

Sany America

Sany America has developed a telematics solution that allows owners and fleet managers to monitor and manage their heavy equipment in North America. With SanyLIVE, customers receive real-time diagnostic and condition alerts, notifying them of any upcoming scheduled maintenance, equipment service needs or even insights to the possibility of future component failures. The system comes pre-installed with a three-year subscription included.

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Sany America M o d e l SY16C T4F SY26U T4F SY35U T4F SY50 T4F SY60 T4F SY75C T4F SY95 T4F SY135C9 T4F SY215LC T4F SY235C T3 SY235CLR T3 SY265C T4F SY365C T4F SY500H T4F

N e t H P 15.6 18 23 39 57 54 72 98 164 195 195 190 290 400

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

3,858 6,140 8,333 11,905 13,448 16,050 20,238 32,783 51,193 55,589 59,525 59,525 77,426 115,743

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S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .)

1.5* 2.1* 1.9-6.0* 3.5-6.7* 3.5-9.9* 3.0-12.2* 3.5-13.8* .7-.9 .52-1.83 .52-1.83 .5-.9 .5-2.0 .52- 2.3 3.0- 4.0

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

3,417 5,463 6,834 7,306 10,116 11,465 14,298 20,840 28,551 39,340 19,873 29,250 43,185 61,822

M a x . D ig D e p th 7’ 8” 9’ 3” 10’ 2” 11’ 3” 13’ 14’ 7” 14’ 2” 18’ 1” 21’ 8” 22’ 2” 46’ 7” 21’ 11” 24’ 27’ 1”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 12’ 10” 15’ 6” 17’ 6” 19’ 3” 20’ 7” 20’ 6” 22’ 1” 27’ 2” 33’ 10” 33’ 4” 58’ 4” 33’ 6” 36’ 3” 41’ 1”

Komatsu America

Komatsu’s fully integrated Machine Control system eliminates the struggles of manual excavation by automating the difficult maneuvers. With semi-automatics engaged, the intelligent excavator automatically limits the bucket from digging below target surface. It will automatically adjust the boom height, allowing the bucket to trace the target surface and prevent over-digging.

These features allow users to operate accurately and efficiently even without years of experience.

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Komatsu America M o d e l PC30MR-5 PC35MR-5 PC45MR-5 PC55MR-5 PC78US-10 PC88MR-10 HB215LC-1 PC138USLC-11 PC170LC-10 Heavy Spec PC170LC-10 Std Spec PC210LC-10 PC210LCi-10 PC210LC-11 PC228USLC-10 PC240LC-11 PC290LC-11 PC360LC-11 PC360LCi-11 PC390LC-11 PC490LC-11 PC490LC-11 Var. Guage PC490LCi-11 PC650LC-11 PC650LC-11 SE PC800LC-8 PC800LC-8 SD PC800LC-8 SE PC1250-8 PC1250LC-8 PC1250SP-8 PC2000-8

N e t H P 24.4 24.4 38.2 38.2 65.5 65.5 139 97.2 121 121 158 158 165 158 177 196 257 257 257 359 359 359 436 436 487 487 487 672 672 672 956

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

6,670 8,158 10,868 11,486 17,747 19,014 48,175 34,288 41,600 38,100 52,036 52,036 52,639 54,729 56,061 71,396 80,320 80,320 89,940 107,945 110,220 107,945 145,284 143,257 188,670 189,595 189,749 239,880 250,154 244,050 440,920

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .04-.14 .06-.12 .11-.36 .11-.36 .12-.44 .12-.44 .66-1.57 .34-1.00 .48-1.24 .48-1.24 .66-1.57 .66-1.57 .66-1.57 .66-1.57 .76-1.85 .76-2.13 .89-2.56 .89-2.56 .89-2.91 1.47-4.15 1.47-4.15 1.47-4.15 2.05-4.98 2.05-7.5 2.23-6.0 2.23-6.0 2.23-7.8 4.4-6.8 4.4-6.8 8.8 15.7-17.9

B u c k e t D ig g in g F o r c e (lb s .)

6,631 6,722 7,628 8,774 13,780 13,780 31,080 20,950 27,560 27,560 33,510 33,510 33,510 31,085 38,667 44,533 44,970 44,970 44,970 53,790 53,790 53,790 64,150 70,040 72,750 77,600 96,120 94,800 94,800 112,900 140,600

M a x . D ig D e p th 9’ 1” 11’ 4” 11’ 11” 12’ 4” 15’ 3” 15’ 21’ 9” 19’ 4” 20’ 6” 20’ 6” 21’ 9” 21’ 9” 21’ 9” 21’ 9” 24’ 23’ 8” 26’ 10” 26’ 7” 26’ 7” 30’ 2” 30’ 2” 27’ 6” 33’ 7” 23’ 2” 29’ 2” 28’ 3” 23’ 5” 38’ 38’ 25’ 11” 30’ 4”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 16’ 1” 18’ 1” 19’ 4” 19’ 11” 22’ 8” 23’ 5” 31’ 10” 28’ 3” 29’ 9” 29’ 9” 31’ 10” 31’ 10” 31’ 10” 31’ 10” 34’ 2” 35’ 2” 38’ 6” 38’ 6” 38’ 5” 43’ 3” 43’ 3” 40’ 7” 47’ 4” 37’ 1” 50’ 6” 44’ 2” 39’ 2” 56’ 2” 56’ 2” 44’ 10” 50’ 3”

Rhino Equipment

Rhino excavators have a simple engine speed control that regulates the engine’s rpms by looking at feedback from control levers and other variables. As a result, the engine only works when it has to, enabling the machine to save fuel and work more efficiently.

The computer has different work modes in order for the arm to receive the exact hydraulic power needed to perform the task.

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Rhino Equipment M o d e l REX10 REX18 REX22 REX30 REX35 REX50 REX60W* REX70 REX74CW** REX75W* REX130 REX210 REX330 REX360 REX450 REX700 *Wheeled

N e t H P 18 25 26.8 32.2 34 50 60 60 60 68 115 150 252 257 337 475

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

1,763 3,880 4,850 6,613 9,259 12,588 13,184 14,991 16,314 16,535 28,660 45,415 72,753 76,059 100,972 154,324

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .07 .05 .11 .11 .2 .2 .3 .4 .3 .46 .7 1.3 1.9 2.1 2.7 5.2

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

2,360 2,563 2,968 2,968 5,328 8,408 13,039 11,847 11,847 13,489 17,985 25,628 55,753 46,760 45,861 58,900

M a x . D ig D e p th 5.9’ 6.5’ 8.6’ 9.8’ 10.1’ 12.9’ 9.4’ 13.2’ 9.8’ 11.3’ 18’ 22.7’ 24.2’ 24.2’ 25.6’ 23.6’

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 11.2’ 11.9’ 13.7’ 15’ 17.8’ 20.1’ 19’ 20.3’ 19’ 18.6’ 26.8’ 32.8’ 35.8’ 35.8’ 38.8’ 37.5’

**Tracks/wheeled

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2 0 1 7 EXCAVATOR SPEC GUIDE Takeuchi - US

Takeuchi incorporates a four-pump hydraulic system in most of its excavator line for smooth and precise control of hydraulics. An intuitive multifunctioning display monitor is easy to navigate and features easy to understand functions and settings. Clearly marked rocker switches have icons to explain their functions. Also featured is a large cab/canopy with a six-way adjustable high back seat for comfort and a more productive operator.

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Takeuchi-US M o d e l TB210R TB216 TB216H (hybrid) TB230 TB240 TB260 TB280FR TB290 TB2150

N e t H P 11.7 15 14.9/14.2* 24.4 35.8 47.6 69.2 69.2 114

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

2,370 3,902 4,277 6,360 8,990 12,125 19,240 19,145 34,480

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .)

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B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

2,518 4,250 4,250 6,471 9,958 12,756 16,335 16,565 22,190

M a x . D ig D e p th 5’ 9.1” 7’ 9.5” 7’ 10” 10’ 2” 11’ 6” 12’ 9.4” 14’ 11” 15’ 18’

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 10’ 9.4” 12’ 9” 13’ 5” 15’ 6” 17’ 9.6” 20’ 1.4” 23’ 7” 24’ 5” 28’ 9”

*Diesel/Electric

Kato Compact Excavator Sales Kato excavators (formerly known as IHI) have several features that provide ease of operation for less experienced operators. The two biggest features are the proportional valve joystick controls that allow the operator to smoothly execute the machine functions from their fingertips, and the pattern change valve, which allows the user to change the joystick controls between the A and F pattern that comes standard on every machine.

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Kato Compact Excavator Sales LLC N e t H P 5* 13.4 15** 23.6 22.8 22.8 24 44 44 54.7 44 59.4

M o d e l 9VXE-Electirc 17VX3 17VXE-Electric 25V4 30V4 35V4 35N-4 45V4 55V4 55N-4 60V4 85V4 *Baldor elecric motor

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

2,060 3,850 3,583 5,955 7,075 8,100 7,983 10,802 11,800 12,447 12,128 18,775

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .03 .06 .06 .1 .12 .15 .14 .17 .21 .15 .26 .32

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

2,360 5,447 5,447 5,698 7,100 7,688 7,992 9,854 10,850 11,070 12,100 14,730

M a x . D ig D e p th 5’ 2” 7’ 7’ 8’ 9’ 10 11’ 1” 10’ 1” 11’ 9” 12’ 7” 12’ 8” 13’ 3” 15’ 1”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ra d e L e v e l 9’ 9” 12’ 4” 12’ 4” 15’ 17’ 18’ 2” 16’ 6” 19’ 7” 20’ 4” 20’ 1” 21’ 2” 23’ 4”

Hitachi

Hitachi’s hydraulic systems are highly tuned and integrated, and are very smooth to operate. The smoothness facilitates comfort and control, which in turn increases operators’ comfort level. The cabs are designed to be among operators’ favorites, especially the midsize models. They offer optimal visibility and a highend seat option. Comfortable operators tend to operate more efficiently, which results in higher productivity rates.

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Hitachi M o d e l ZX17U-5 ZX26U-5 ZX30U-5 ZX35U-5 ZX50U-5 ZX60USB-5 ZX75US-5 ZX85USB-5 ZX130-6 ZX135US-6 ZX160LC-6 ZX180LC-6 ZX190W-5 Monoblock Boom** ZX190W-5 Two-piece Boom** ZX210-6 ZX210LC-6 ZX245USLC-6 ZX250LC-6 ZX300LC-6 ZX350LC-6 ZX380LC-6 ZX470LC-6 ZX670LC-6 ZX870LC-6 *Cubic feet

**Wheeled

N e t H P 14.5 20 23 23.3 35.9 53 56.9 56.9 101 101 116 116 159 159 160 160 159 177 249 271 271 362 463 512

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

3,790 6,110 6,850 7,760 10,560 13,547 17,952 19,244 26,674 32,820 38,366 40,419 44,530 45,300 46,586 47,548 56,170 55,689 64,375 77,360 82,276 110,804 154,103 188,716

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .02-.05 .05-.16 .05-.16 1.3-5.9* 2.1-8.3* 5.1-12.5* .31-.64 .4-.66 .47-.99 .47-.99 .47-1.17 .51-1.31 .52-1.97 .52-1.97 .9-1.29 .9-1.29 .51-1.55 1.0-1.9 .9-1.6 1.3-2.78 1.3-2.78 1.8-4.2 1.7-6.6 2.0-7.6

LiuGong Construction Machinery North America LLC M o d e l 915E 922E 925E 930E 936E 950E

N e t H P 113 160 173 212 280 378

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

35,935 51,522 56,218 71,650 79,807 105,822

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S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .47 1.3 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.9

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb f.)* 21,784 34,170 40,240 45,636 56,652 50,582

M a x . D ig D e p th 19’ 3” 21’ 5” 22’ 7” 23’ 10” 24’ 1” 27’ 5”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 28’ 3” 31’ 7” 33’ 3” 34’ 4” 35’ 9” 40’ 3”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 12’ 6” 15’ 2” 13’ 1” 18’ 11” 20’ 6” 21’ 6” 22’ 2” 24’ 9” 28’ 5” 28’ 7” 30’ 1” 32’ 1” 31’ 5” 31’ 1” 30’ 4” 30’ 4” 32’ 6” 35’ 3” 36’ 5” 38’ 3” 38’ 3” 40’ 3” 44’ 8” 48’

Doosan

Doosan excavator operators can choose from four power modes for more control to better balance fuel consumption and machine power to the working conditions. Power modes include economy for reduced fuel consumption for lowdemand applications; standard mode for everyday digging, grading and lifting tasks; power mode for added power and performance in tough digging conditions; and power+ mode to deliver the fastest work group speeds.

LiuGong

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M a x . D ig D e p th 7’ 2” 8’ 6” 9’ 2” 11’ 4” 12’ 7” 13’ 6” 15’ 1” 14’ 1” 19’ 11” 19’ 7” 21’ 4” 23’ 2” 19’ 2” 19’ 5” 21’ 4” 21’ 4” 21’ 9” 25’ 25’ 10” 26’ 10” 26’ 10” 27’ 2” 30’ 31’ 5”

NOTE: Mining excavators/shovels (EX1200-6 and above) can be found in the online spec guide

**Rueland electric motor

LiuGong’s E-Series excavators come equipped with IPC (Intelligent Power Control) and six work modes that allow more productivity at a push of a button. A large LCD monitor displays machine faults and is programmable in up to seven languages. The large display changes to rearview camera mode when the excavator is traveling, giving the operator an optimal view behind the counterweight. The ROPS cab with automatic climate control is designed for ease of use, productivity, comfort and safety.

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

3,597 4,994 6,110 6,085 8,267 9,237 10,467 10,467 23,435 23,380 25,180 28,552 20,458 20,458 35,520 35,520 35,520 42,489 45,411 55,303 55,303 64,295 72,838 89,699

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Doosan Construction Equipment M o d e l DX63-3 DX85R-3 DX140LC-5 DX140LCR-5 DX180LC-5 DX225LC-5 DX225LC-5 SLR DX235LCR-5 DX255LC-5 DX300LC-5 DX300LC-5 SLR DX350LC-5 DX420LC-5 DX490LC-5 DX530LC-5 DX530LC-5 SLR DX140W-5* DX190W-5* DX210W-5* SLR = Super-long reach

N e t H P 59 59 115 115 131 166 166 189 189 271 271 317 345 380 380 373 124 168 186

O p e ra t in g W e ig h t (lb s .)

13,779 18,960 32,783 34,987 43,224 52,086 55,731 56,019 57,752 68,764 72,462 80,654 94,799 112,203 116,576 117,112 34,203 43,431 47,179

S td . B u c k e t (c u . y d s .) .08-.38 .13-.53 .30-.85 .30-.85 .38-1.26 .59-1.41 .27-.82 .59-1.41 .61-1.45 .67-2.09 .27-.82 1.06-2.46 1.50-3.23 2.00-3.81 2.00-3.81 .67-1.84 .30-.77 .50-1.22 .67-1.67

B re a k o u t F o r c e (lb s .)

9,731 14,509 21,471 21,471 28,881 33,510 22,046 35,274 37,479 44,092 23,149 57,100 59,745 67,902 67,902 33,510 20,349 28,219 31,306

M a x . D ig D e p th 13’ 6” 15’ 6” 20’ 1” 19’ 7” 20’ 21’ 7” 38’ 2” 21’ 10” 22’ 4” 24’ 8” 45’ 2” 23’ 11” 25’ 4’’ 25’ 6” 24’ 49’ 7” 14’ 8” 18’ 9” 19’ 4”

M a x . R e a c h a t G ro u n d L e v e l 20’ 5” 23’ 11” 27’ 11” 27’ 11” 29’ 7” 31’ 10” 50’ 31’ 7” 32’ 9” 35’ 10” 57’ 5” 34’ 6” 37’ 38’ 11” 37’ 6” 63’ 9” 24’ 2” 29’ 8” 31’ 10”

*Wheeled

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Contact your local dealer, or visit volvoce.com/parts24 for complete details. *Guarantee applies to Class 1 parts orders. 48-Hour Parts Delivery Guarantee for Canada and Hawaii. See website for complete details.

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E XCAVAT OR AT TA C H M E N T S By Curt Bennink

SCRATCH BELOW THE SURFACE with Excavator Bucket Selection

Bucket choice can impact both productivity and operating cost.

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here is much more to selecting the most appropriate excavator bucket than meets the eye. Tip radius, width, heel depth, weight, ground-engaging tools (GET) and the type of coupler all have a major impact on the overall performance of the excavator in a given application. Incorrect application can yield decreased productivity and increased maintenance costs.

When selecting a bucket, bigger isn’t always better. “If you use a bucket too big for the material density, it can have a major effect on performance or cycle times, as well as stability of the machine,” says Ryan Neal, product application specialist, Caterpillar.

“The most common mistake is selecting a trenching bucket that is too large for the excavator,” says Lee Smith, excavator product specialist, Doosan Construction Equipment. “Some excavator owners think a bigger

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There are cases where rotating and tilting buckets in more conventional bucket widths can come in handy.

Tip radius, heel depth, bucket width, weight of the bucket and GET must match the application for optimum performance. bucket will increase productivity. However, that is not always the case.”

Bucket width should minimize moving excess material.

“For example, if a utility contractor is digging a trench to lay a 20-in.-diameter pipe, he or she

would select a 24-in.-wide bucket,” says Lee Horton, Leading Edge Attachments. He notes excavator and backhoe buckets are typically offered in widths that change in 6-in. increments.

“If the operator chooses a bucket that is too wide, he will be moving more material than what is required, which can get costly very fast. Also, if the material is relatively hard, a wider bucket

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SOME EXCAVATOR OWNERS THINK A BIGGER BUCKET WILL INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY. HOWEVER, THAT IS NOT ALWAYS THE CASE.” Lee S m ith , ex c a v a to r p ro d uct s p eci a li s t, D o o s a n Co ns truc tio n E q uip m ent

can slow down the process due to loss of penetration.”

Using a wide bucket in hard material may also create extra wear and tear on the bucket and the pins on the machines, potentially causing downtime for the customer, Neal points out.

“However, if it is too narrow, the bucket will not have enough capacity for a speedy job,” says Horton. “Also, the fewer teeth that are engaged with the material, the higher the force per tooth will be achieved, and thus provide less stress on the machine.”

KNOW YOUR WEIGHTS It’s important to understand the density of the material being moved. “That will determine

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E XCAVAT OR AT TA C H M E N T S

TILTING BUCKETS ADD A NEW DIMENSION There are a lot of advantages to tilting and rotation buckets. “They are very versatile and when used in the right application like ditching or finish grading, it is by far the best attachment to use,” says Ryan Neal, Caterpillar. “But the weight of the attachments will affect the overall capacity of the bucket.”

“Rotating or tilting buckets are usually ditching or grading buckets, so they are normally wide and have a short tip radius with low capacity,” says Lee Horton, Leading Edge Attachments. “They offer the advantage of being very effective at shaping the ground to create non-flat surfaces. The weight of the tilting mechanism is usually not an issue because a ditching and grading bucket is normally not used for bailing or digging large amounts of material.

“Ditching and grading normally is not as abusive as high-production dig and load-out applications, so there is not a big concern over damaging the tilting mechanism,” he continues. “Tilting buckets and tilting couplers can be very expensive, however. But if the owner’s job requires large amounts of land formation on slopes and valleys, a tilting mechanism can pay for itself in little time.”

Horton notes that Woods/Wain-Roy offers a tilting coupler, the Swinger, that allows the operators to use any type of bucket needed.

“Tilting the bucket when starting a dig helps with penetration because the bucket can be positioned so that only one tooth engages,” he points out. “Tilting buckets are useful for pouring pea gravel because of the fine placement ability of pouring over the corner of the bucket.”

the size of the bucket,” says Neal. The amount of material to be moved also factors into the equation.

“When properly sizing a bucket to an excavator, Doosan evaluates the bucket weight and capacity,” says Smith. Find an average density of the material to be moved.

Then compare that to the tip capacity of each excavator. By doing so, the goal is to maximize the production of the machine.

Make sure you include all weight on the end of the stick.

“A customer needs to look at all other attachments on the machine,” says Smith. “Is there a quick coupler on the machine?

Does the customer have a clamp on the arm with the bucket? The attachments need to be considered when evaluating the total amount of weight that can be moved by the bucket.”

Tilting buckets are very versatile when used in the right application. They are typically wide buckets used for grading and shaping applications. in maintenance of a bucket by performing repairs or applying hardfacing and plates if the bucket is made without abrasion-resistant or harder alloy steels.”

General-purpose and heavyduty buckets are commonly used in normal digging conditions and materials. “But when a customer is in a highly abrasive material, it can play havoc on a general-duty or heavy-duty bucket,” Neal states. “That is when they should consider using a severe-duty bucket, knowing that there is a slight trade-off in bucket capacity and extra

weight in the bucket. But it will last much longer than the nonsevere-duty buckets.”

Versatility favors severeduty buckets. “Contractors have a wider array of applications with the guarding on severe-duty buckets,” says Smith. “Contractors can continue working with a severe-duty bucket even in non-abrasive conditions.”

The increased durability translates to less maintenance. “If the material is hard or compacted rock is involved, a severe-duty bucket will save the operator time and money by saving on maintenance,” says Horton. “A severe-duty bucket costs more at the time of purchase. However, it will pay for itself in a short period of time and thus save money in the long run.”

Yet, a severe-duty bucket isn’t right for every task. “With the additional guarding on the top, sides and bottom, there is some additional weight compared to the heavy-duty bucket,” says Smith. “There is no need to add weight if it is not needed.

You will get more work done by optimizing the attachment

at the end of the machine with the material being moved.”

The tip radius changes with duty cycle. “For each higher level of duty, the tip radius decreases and so does the capacity,” says Horton. “The harder the material, the more a short tip radius is needed. So if the material is soft clay, a high-capacity generalpurpose bucket can be chosen.

If the material is hardpacked dirt, a heavy-duty bucket will be required. If the material is compacted cobble and gravel, a severe-duty bucket will be needed. If the material is sandstone,

Leading Edge Attachments offers rock ripping buckets with SHARC (Shanks on an ARC) technology, where the teeth rip the rock one tooth at a time.

Sizing the bucket to both the excavator and the application will help to maximize productivity.

MATCH BUCKET TO DUTY CYCLE Duty cycle and the strength of the bucket directly impact maintenance cost. “It is best to choose a bucket that is described at the proper duty rating and manufactured with the best high-strength and wear materials,” says Horton.

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limestone, shale, caliche, decomposed granite, asphalt, coral or frozen ground, a rock ripping bucket will be required.

“It is best to have several different width buckets of different duty types,” he adds. “Unless the operator is strictly digging in sand and clay where a generalpurpose bucket may be sufficient, it is recommended to always use heavy-duty and severe-duty buckets, and use rock ripping buckets for real tough applications.”

LEARN GEOMETRY Bucket geometry has a substantial impact on performance.

“For example, if the tip radius is too long, it will affect breakout force drastically, meaning the

productivity, the bucket characteristics of number of teeth, width, tip radius and capacity should be matched with rippability of the material to be excavated.”

A longer tip radius gives operators more capacity. “The trade-off is the operator’s cycle times will be a little slower when filling the bucket. A shorter tip radius provides more arm and bucket breakout force and faster cycle times,” notes Smith.

Heel depth can affect how the material goes into and out of the bucket. “Sometimes in wet, sticky material, the dirt or stone has a harder time discharging out of a bucket with a long heel,” says Neal.

CHOOSING A BUCKET THAT HAS A SHORTER TIP RADIUS WILL PROVIDE HIGHER TOOTH FORCES FOR DIGGING OR RIPPING THROUGH TOUGH MATERIALS, THUS BETTER PENETRATION.” —

Lee H o rto n, Lea d ing E d g e A tta ch m ents machine may have a harder time breaking through tough material such as hard stone or compacted dirt,” says Neal.

“Choosing a bucket that has a shorter tip radius will provide higher tooth forces for digging or ripping through tough materials, thus better penetration,” says Horton. “Also, the bucket with the least teeth in contact with the material at any one time will provide higher tooth forces. Of course, buckets that have short tip radii are often lower capacity.

In order to achieve the highest

A severe-duty bucket is the best choice for abrasive conditions. However, with the additional guarding on the top, sides and bottom, there is additional weight compared to a heavy-duty bucket.

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“Some buckets have a more protruding heel and a large capacity, but can hit the material while digging, and thus cause drag on the machine and excessive wear on the bucket,” says Horton.

“The best buckets are those that have the heel that does not stick outside of the tip radius.”

“A deep heel depth is usually paired with a long tip radius to offer a high-capacity bucket,” says Smith. “A shallower heel depth increases bucket and arm breakout forces. The tip radius and heel depth should be

COUPLERS BALANCE VERSATILITY AND PERFORMANCE Couplers add to the versatility of an excavator bucket. There are dedicated-style couplers and there are pin grabber-style couplers.

“The dedicated style is like the Wain-Roy, the wedge style or the Volvo S3 style coupler where the coupler will only mate to a bucket with a special top connection,” says Lee Horton, Leading Edge Attachments. “The advantage of this method is that the tip radius is usually very small, the weight is relatively low and the buckets can be used with several of the same size class machines fitted with the mating coupler. With this style coupler, because a bucket can be used with many different OEM excavators, it is great for rental houses or larger contractors with multiple machines because they don’t have to worry about matching the bucket to the machine in the same size class.

“The pin grabber-type advantage is that if the owner already has several buckets for a given machine, he or she can easily adapt the coupler and change between them,” he notes. “The negative aspect is that the weight and the tip radius suffer.”

Caterpillar’s Pin Grabber Coupler can use some competitive buckets that are like size. “It allows customers to switch back and forth from bucket to bucket in a matter of seconds,” says Ryan Neal. “But one tradeoff is the tip radius is increased and breakout force is decreased. Most customers are willing to lose that for the versatility.”

Doosan offers two quick couplers. “One is a pin grabber, hydraulic quick coupler,” says Lee Smith. “The benefit is the buckets can be swapped by the operator from inside the cab of the machine. The hydraulic quick coupler works without any pin-on bucket or attachment. Regarding overall performance, it does lengthen the tip radius. That may affect the overall cycle times of the machine. It may take more time to fill the bucket and add some weight to the machine.”

The other quick coupler Doosan offers is a manual wedge lock coupler. “An operator will have to choose a bucket that is compatible with a wedge lock coupler,” says Smith. “There are specific, designated wedge lock buckets with a fitting that goes with the wedge lock coupler. Most operators that use a wedge lock coupler already have a line of wedge lock attachments to use with it. An advantage of the wedge lock coupler it that it does not lengthen the tip radius as much compared to the pin grabber coupler.”

selected based on what the contractor is doing.”

MATCH GET TO CONDITIONS GET also has a major impact on performance. Consider the bucket teeth.

“The teeth have to cut through the material causing the least amount of drag on the bucket,” says Horton. “The fewer the teeth engaged with the substrate, the more penetration. However, the teeth will wear faster and have to be replaced more often. A sharp single spike tooth will have high penetration but a shorter life. Twin

tigers offer high penetration but also side ripping when used on the corner bucket locations.”

GET also makes buckets more suitable for tough conditions. “Adding replaceable bucket protection GET is a great idea for high-abrasion applications, depending upon the design of the bucket,” says Horton. “Sandstone and materials with highly abrasive content can wear out most buckets prematurely, and although these guards add extra weight to the bucket, the protection that they provide justifies any negative aspects.”

“It all comes down to material type as to what type of GET you use,” says Neal. “Whether it’s bucket teeth or extra guarding to protect the life of the bucket, there is a fine balance between longevity of the bucket and overall productivity. The heavier the bucket, the less payload the machine will be able to achieve.” ET

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EXCAVATOR ATTACHMENTS >> Products Fecon Bull Hog Forestry Mulchers Bull Hog forestry mulchers are suited for clearing trees and brush along roadsides, ravines, creeks, river banks and other places that could be difficult to reach.

• Heavy-duty and severe-duty models available for excavators from 5 to 45 tons • Working widths from 36 to 59 in.

• FGT, HDT or DCR rotor choices with several tool choices per rotor • Fixed-displacement or variable-displacement motors • Power pack not required

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Loftness Battle Ax Mulching Attachment

Kinshofer NOX Tilt-Rotator

The Battle Ax mulching attachment features a 17-in.-diameter rotor with built-in depth gauges to prevent it from engaging too much material at one time.

• Available in 41-, 51- and 61-in. cutting widths for 7- to 15-ton excavators • Features a variable-displacement piston motor, two-stage cutting chamber and adjustable primary shear bar • Ultra-sharp Quadco reversible knives or carbide teeth • Standard spade hook, adjustable skid shoes for cutting up to 1.5 in. below grade, anti-wrap bearings, premium strength steel housing and steel deflector chains

Because it has no tilt cylinders, the NOX tilt rotator system is suitable for standard excavation work, as well as use in narrow working areas.

• Less height and higher breakout force achieved due to the use of an elliptic rotary actuator for the tilting action • ADI (Austempered Ductile Iron) increases main body strength • Integral braking system and interior gear/worm gear run in a constant oil bath • Models offered in four sizes for excavators from 3 to 32 tonnes

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The V-Line Strata Rock and Frost Severe Duty Buckets are specifically designed and heavily reinforced for excavating frozen ground or layered rock.

• Design enables the machine to exert all of its force at a single point • Extra-severe duty model available for heavier applications involving tougher and more abrasive rock • Incorporate T-1 steel in all critical or high-wear components, oversized leading edges, a cutting edge with reinforced plate and tapered side plates • Twin-pointed teeth set in a manner to provide maximum penetration • Standard sizes from 1/4 to 3 cu. yds.

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IHI ACQUIRED BY KATO WORKS Since 1994, IHI Compact Excavator Sales has been distributing high quality equipment throughout North and South America. Family owned and operated by Mike and Markie Smith, the company has always prided itself on outstanding service, quality, and customer satisfaction for over 20 years. Compact Excavator Sales located in central Kentucky has been the largest distributor for the IHI Equipment Brand.

Whether it has been supplying Crawler Carriers to the oil & gas industry or Mini Excavators, SkidSteers, Track Loaders, and Concrete Buggies to the rental industry; Compact Excavator Sales has developed a reputation for expertise, integrity and unparalleled customer service with end users through their dealer network.

IHI Construction Machinery Limited, the former supplier of Machinery for Compact Excavator Sales, was acquired by Japanese Equipment Manufacturing Company, KATO Works, in November of 2016. KATO Works has

been in the equipment Limited (A small divimanufacturing business sion of IHI) by KATO in Japan since 1895.

Works, CES, or Compact The company produces Excavator Sales will now large conpartstruction ner with equipment The KATO includGroup to ing; large distribute hydraulic mini excaOwners — Mike & Markie Smith excavavators, tors with weights ranging compact track loaders, from 16,000-101,000 rubber tired skid-steers, lbs., rough terrain cranes, and crawler carriers to all terrain cranes, boring North and South America. trucks, street sweepKimiyasu Kato, president ers, and wheeled cranes. of KATO Works released “All-in-all, there couldn’t a statement on the have been a better pairoutlook of the new parting between IHI and KATO nership between KATO Works”, Says Compact and Compact Excavator Excavator Sales Owner Sales saying, “There is no Mike Smith. IHI produced doubt the North American compact sized equipment Market is one of the most along with tracked-crawl- important markets for er dump trucks, and our group, together, KATO rubber track cranes mak- Works and CES will aim to ing it the perfect match increase and expand our for the full line of large Sales in the US by comconstruction equipment bining our resources.” that KATO Works curCompact Excavator rently produces today.

Sales is very excited for With the acquisition of IHI future endeavors with our Construction Machinery new business partner. The updated manufacturing facilities and technology that the KATO group has will not only help increase the overall customer experience, but will also allow CES to expand their footprint throughout North and South America.

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UB Equipment 300 Series Breakers The 300 Series breakers feature a cradle-style bracket, meaning no bracket bolts to break.

• 13 models from 350- to 10,000-ft.lb. impact energy ratings suited for skid steers, miniexcavators, backhoes and excavators • Nitrogen gas-assisted design • Control valves concealed inside of smaller units for added protection • Accumulator located on the side of larger models to protect hydraulic system • Replaceable tool bushing

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John Brown & Sons Brontosaurus The original Brontosaurus land clearing and mulching attachment can be mounted on a 30,000-lb. excavator with 85 to 95 hp.

• Excavator counterweight is replaced with a 115- to 185-hp turbo diesel engine to power the attachment • Auxiliary engine powers a Sunstrand hydraulic pump which supplies the Sunstrand motor on the mower • Engine and hydraulic controls for the motor install in the cab

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Hall’s Grade Blade Attachments Blade attachments come in six sizes designed to fit any brand of backhoe-loader or compact excavator and four sizes for 9-ton excavators and up.

• Cover teeth to make a smooth edge bucket • Install in less than 60 seconds with no tools required • Squeegee blades have 30° wings to control dirt, etc., leave no windrows and increase bucket capacity 25%

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The Mega-Beak from Daniel Mfg. The Mega Beak maintains a constant grip on material while utilizing the excavator’s full range of motion.

• 57-in. jaw opening with a 39-in. fork width and 48-in. fork length • Fits all brands of 10- to 24-ton excavators

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Esco SXDP Super Extreme Duty Plate Lip Bucket

The 275-hp Stump Mill self-powered stump grinder grinds up to six acres per day using a two-piece cutter wheel and carbide teeth design.

• No modifications required to the excavator • No hydraulics to limit speed or functions • Triple sealed lower bearings • Remote control • Also available in a 170-hp version

Designed for the most severe, high wear applications, the SXDP Super Extreme Duty Plate Lip Bucket includes an extreme-duty wear package providing more cast wear protection.

• Ultralok Chisel Points provide penetration and strength • Incorporate two cast shrouds on each wing, cast corner wear shoes (heel bands), cast weld-on lip shrouds, AR400 horizontal wear kit and vertical wear pads • Standard offering available for 20- to 75-ton class excavators in capacities of .64 to 5.97 cu. yds.

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TAKEUCHI TL10V2 VERTICAL LIFT TRACK LOADER Takeuchi-US features the TL10V2 in its track loader lineup.

This track loader is US EPA Final Tier 4 emission compliant and comes standard with Takeuchi Fleet Management.

The TL10V2 is the second vertical lift track loader in the Takeuchi lineup. The vertical lift arrangement delivers a greater operating capacity over the TL10 radial track loader. It also provides increased lift height and greater balance.

All Takeuchi track loaders are purpose built and feature a one-piece fully welded frame with integrated cross members, making them robust and very durable.

SPECS At 10,130 pounds, the TL10V2 features a rated operating capacity of 2,522 pounds, a tipping load of 7,205 pounds, bucket breakout force of 6,520 pounds, and lift arm breakout force of 5,400 pounds. Additionally, it has a maximum hinge pin height of 10 ft. 4.8 in., dump height fully raised of 7 ft.

11.9 in. and dump reach of 3 ft. 1.4 in. The machine has an overall improved rated operator capacity of 2,522 pounds, a 5 percent increase over the TL10 radial lift track loader.

The TL10V2 is powered by a Kubota 3.3 liter diesel engine with 195 ft-lbs of torque. The machine is equipped with a DOC+DPF diesel exhaust after-treatment system. Active Power Control (APC) is standard equipment, allowing the machine to automatically maintain engine power while keeping the engine within its optimal performance range. This unique feature can be turned on or off depending on the operator’s preference.

OPERATOR’S STATION The fully redesigned operator’s station has been enlarged and provides greater comfort and functionality. It features a smooth low-effort overhead door design for improved entry and exit.

A new 5.7-inch color multi-informational display keeps the operator informed of machine vitals and allows viewing of the standard rear view camera, while the precision pilot controls deliver unmatched responsiveness, performance and comfort.

TRACKS The quiet ride track design of the TL10V2 reduces noise and vibration and the tread design provides maximum flotation.

Takeuchi uses model-specific components on the undercarriage of the track loader. Larger bearings allow for slower shaft speeds, which enhances component life. Metal face seals are standard on the rollers and help keep dirt and other contaminants out, increasing component longevity and durability.

These features equate to less wear and tear, less maintenance and less downtime, making operators more productive.

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The STAMIX Stabilization System increases the strength and dynamic stiffness of soft soil in order to improve its engineering characteristics, as well as remediates contaminated soil.

• PMX Power Mixer hydraulic accessory for excavators can mix soils from 16.5 (PMX 500) to 23 ft. deep (PMX 700) • Remote-controlled, tracked chassismounted PF Pressure Feeder injects binder agent into the ground via compressed air • DAC (Data Acquisition Control) System measures, controls and provides data during the stabilization project • Available STAMIX 3D Positioning System guides operator to feed correct amount of binder and ensure thorough mixing

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Antraquip Rock and Concrete Cutters These rock and concrete grinders are suitable for trenching, controlled demolition, scaling, soil remediation, tunneling, underwater cutting and general rock excavation.

• Models available for excavators ranging from 2 to 110 tons • Choice of cutter head styles to suit the application • AQ line equipped with a hightorque, low-speed hydraulic motor with rugged gearing and symmetrically aligned cutter bit patterns for maximum productivity

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Rev Drill Attachment Line Drill models are available for excavators in size classes from 8,000 lbs. on up and with maximum drilling depths to 65 ft.

• 12- to 72-in. auger diameters • Segmented/expandable masts with mast length/stroke from 12 to 60 ft.

• Rotary motor options from 5,000 ft.-lbs. to 27,000 ft.-lbs. (two-speed) • Winch options include a 4,000-lb. line pull Bloom winch, 14,000-ft.-lb. winch model with brake assembly and 20,000lb. line pull lift safe Bloom winch • Custom models available including lightweight drill masts for use with compact excavators or skid steers • Various mounting options

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E-Z Drill 210 Series Concrete Drill Attachments This equipment-mounted, pneumatic concrete drill attachment series includes the three-gang Model 210-3 EQ MT, four-gang Model 210-4 EQ MT and five-gang Model 210-5 EQ MT. • Compatible with most models of backhoes and excavators • Capable of drilling 5/8- to 2 1/2-in.-diameter holes at a depth of 18 in.

• Each drill motor requires a minimum of 100 cfm for operation • Minimum of 300 cfm required to power the Model 210-3 EQ MT • User-friendly, easily accessible control panel mounted on drill

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Felco Vibratory Compaction Buckets These Vibratory Compaction Buckets allow an excavator operator to dig, place and compact all in one attachment.

• Combines performance of a vibratory plate unit with the versatility of a bucket • Eliminates transition times when switching between separate attachments • Compacts granular materials by forcing air in soil to the surface to decrease air pockets • Bucket ears manufactured to match each excavator’s OEM specs or to adapt to quick couplers

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Productivity and efficiency go hand in hand, and Takeuchi’s all-new TL10V2 vertical lift track loader delivers both. A fully redesigned operator’s station keeps you comfortable, while the outstanding operating capacity and load carrying capabilities help you get the job done. Add in the unmatched responsiveness and quiet track design, and you’ve got the kind of power and performance that has made Takeuchi a world leader.

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E XCAVAT OR AT TA C H M E N T S P ro d ucts Leading Edge Attachments Multi-DigNRip Bucket The Multi-DigNRip bucket is designed for highproduction rip and load applications where a wider rock bucket is required.

• Combines the Multi-Ripper bucket and the DigNRip bucket • SHARC (SHanks on an ARC) technology uses the hydraulic excavator rolling action to rip, applying maximum breakout force sequentially to each tooth • Staggered ripper teeth allow for flat ripped trench sides with no depth limitations • Back teeth arranged to cut deeper with increased radii • Available for excavators above 6,000 lbs.

Rotobec RCB Construction Breakers Eight monoblock breakers are available for excavators from .08 to 15 tons and five tie-rod models are offered for excavators from 17 to 72 tons.

• Monoblock design includes a polyurethane jacket to reduce impact vibrations to the machine and lower noise levels • Diaphragm accumulators used for consistent performance with no recharging required • Tie-rod design incorporates a heavy-duty tie-rod assembly and internal components that are easy to access and maintain

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Minnich A3/A6 Dowel Pin Drills The A3/A6 pneumatically powered, machine-mounted drills can be mounted to an excavator, backhoe or skid-steer loader to form a self-contained and highly mobile drilling solution for full-depth repair.

•Feature up to six drills •Carrier used to transport the drill, eliminating operator fatigue and improving safety •Available side-shift functionality enables operators to drill a second set of holes without having to reposition the carrier •Optional dust collection system available

Alpine Rockwheel Rock and Concrete Grinders The Rockwheel rock and concrete grinders incorporate hydraulic rotary cutting technology that delivers the power and precision to make efficient, low-vibration, low-noise excavations for any application.

• Models available from 12 to 295 hp for carriers from 1 to 75+ tons • Cutting force from 949 to 32,360 lbs. with cutting widths from 11.8 to 49 in.

• Chain drive, gear drive, direct drive and axial drive versions

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Bobcat FMR Flail Mower Attachment The FMR flail mower attachment, available for Bobcat E63, E80 and E85 excavators, offers a 40-in. working width and a 4-in. cutting capacity.

• Triple-knife design with 36 knives provides a smooth cutting motion to rip through hard and soft woods, vines, grass and brush • Direct-drive motor excels in aggressive cutting applications • Reversible flails provide bidirectional rotation by switching the hydraulic hoses at the drive motor • Includes a side safety chain within the housing to help deflect and contain debris, and a rotor brake to stop the mower in seven seconds or less once the hydraulics are deactivated

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National Attachments Torrent Mulcher The Torrent mulcher is a tough, lightweight mulcher for mini-excavators and larger carriers.

• Withstands full downpressure of carrier • Features a one-piece ultra-strong frame, spherical fixed cutters, direct drive and solid through drum shaft • Double row spherical bearings

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E XCAVAT OR AT TA C H M E N T S P ro d ucts Allied Rammer Small Range Breakers The 555, 777 and 999 Rammer small range breakers are designed without tie rods and incorporate the Constant Blow Energy (CBE) plus operating system.

• For carriers between 7,500 and 27,600 lbs.

• Integrated one-piece tool bushing design requires fewer parts and is easily field replaceable • Box-type housing with high-tech dampening material that reduces noise and vibration and fully protects the power cell • Dual accumulator (High Pressure and Low Pressure) design provides maximum power with less pulsation in hydraulic lines

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Steel Unlimited HB Mini-Series Breakers Part of a complete range of 15 breakers, the HB Mini-Series models are designed to fit the smallest carriers (walk-behind loaders, miniexcavators, TLBs and skid steers) up to full-size excavators.

• Series includes the HB-100 through HB-1000 • Can be ordered with “Multi-Fit” side plates that can be moved between skid steers, mini-excavators or backhoe-loaders within the same weight class • Developed for applications in the construction, demolition, rental, mining, quarry, recycling and landscaping industries

The design of the BX Series hydraulic breakers produces stable high-speed percussion and durability for all construction, demolition and rock breaking requirements.

• Eight models ranging from the 400to 4,000-ft.-lb. class for carriers from 1.2 to 25 metric tons • Breaker-mounted manual high/low stroke selector (BX8 to BX40) • Long stroke piston design • Anti-blank fire on/off selector (BX8 to BX40) allows operator to alternate modes when operating in varying rock conditions • Optimal sound dampening

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The Strike Force breaker series includes a range of models and sizes for various carriers and applications.

• Smaller models available for compact excavators and skid-steer loaders requiring safe, efficient handling with a high breaking capacity • Mid-range models include a robust structure with advanced noise reduction technology • Larger sizes offer an efficient piston and cylinder design to transfer higher shock wave into breaking objects •Durable, reliable construction with only two moving parts for easy service and maintenance

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APT Hydraulic Breaker Attachments AB-Series breakers are designed with fewer components for increased life, as well as advanced noise and vibration damping.

• Available in sizes to fit carrier weight classes from 2,900 to 61,800 lbs.

• One-piece cylinder/tool holder construction eliminates the need for tension bolts • Replaceable cylinder sleeve design • Larger models feature an active ventilation port that reduces dust intake into the tool bushings • Double tool retainer bars ensure optimal working tool guidance • Power Stop feature reduces strain caused by dry firing

Montabert V65 Breaker The 12,324-lb. V65 heavy-range hydraulic breaker features an automatic speed variation system that adjusts impact energy and striking rate to match material hardness.

• Delivers 380 to 950 bpm and is rated in the 15,000 ft.-lb. impact energy class • Designed for use on excavators weighing between 121,250 and 198,400 lbs.

• Progressive start system sets the tool into material prior to the delivery of higher energy • Standard blank fire protection system and energy recovery system • Fully enclosed heavy-duty cradle

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Furukawa Fx225 Qtv Hydraulic Breaker The Fx225 Qtv is a 4,250-ft.-lb. impact class breaker engineered to operate on 21- to 26.5-ton excavators.

• Improved internal grease routing and inline grease fitting • Relocated air inlet for dust intake prevention takes in air from the top of the breaker • Square, monoblock design eliminates need for through-bolts • Redesigned piston enhances surface contact to the working steel, and a larger bushing surface keeps it aligned for greater impact • Replaceable cylinder liner

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Indeco IHW Series Wheel Compactor The IHW Series boom-mounted wheel compactor uses the excavator or backhoe applied static weight to achieve compaction density, and compacts fill material in a trench as it is being backfilled.

• Pads penetrate the trench fill to achieve bottom-up compaction • Locking wheel removal design allows easy field accessibility to the heavy-duty sealed bearings • Heavy-duty steel weldments with relief ports prevent material jams • Mechanical design requires no hydraulic connections or separate drive systems • Variety of models and width sizes available for most excavator brands

The self-contained AMC Series Vacuum Lifting Systems allow for single or double vacuum pad arrangements and can be used to lift steel, poly or concrete pipe, trench plate and concrete slabs.

• AMC 4 has an 8,800-lb. lifting capacity and a hydraulic quickchange adapter for mounting on truck-mounted articulating cranes • AMC 6 offers a 13,200-lb. lifting capacity and standard pin adapter to mount on compact to mid-sized excavators • Feature integrated legs for stability, 360° rotation and wireless remote operation

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Okada OAC Plate Compactor/Drivers These boom-mounted plate compactor/ drivers for backhoes and excavators provide impulse forces from 3,150 to 22,000 lbs.

• Hydraulic flow capabilities up to 50 gpm • Plate sizes range from 11.5” x 30” to 34” x 43” • Five sizes for carriers from 4,400 to 94,600 lbs.

• Rugged construction with minimal maintenance requirements

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• Mount to boom or stick on carriers ranging from 13 to 121 tons • Fixed steel cutter or rotatable unit available • Well-balanced hydraulics for dual opening and closing of cutter jaws • Speed valves integrated into hydraulic cylinders and automatically change from speed to power mode • Auto Guide adjusts jaws for proper blade gap and precision

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Kenco Double Barrier Lift

Digga MM-10K Anchor Drive The MM-10K planetary gearbox-driven anchor drive is specifically designed for multiple applications where dual axis four-way swing capabilities (FWD-REVLFT-RGT) are required.

• Also suited for the tight overhead conditions of most helical piling applications • Engineered for use on mini loaders, skid steers and excavators with auxiliary flows of up to 18.5 gpm • Delivers a maximum theoretical output torque of 10,378 ft.-lbs.

• Comes with a unit-specific mounting plate for easy installation and setup

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Stumper 240 Mid-size Stump Grinder The 475-lb. Stumper 240 is a mid-size grinder that chews up to 8 in. of stump per pass, while offering a lighter weight and high- or low-flow hydraulic power options.

• 24-in. cutting diameter and 8-in. cut depth per pass • Requires 18- to 25-gpm low-flow hydraulic output and 25 to 45 gpm for high flow • Compatible with mini and regular skid steers, compact excavators, backhoes and UTVs • Features a low-maintenance, rugged design with powder-coated steel weldments

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The Double Barrier Lift can allow any type or model of machine with lifting capabilities to grab two barrier walls at a time.

• Fully automatic action allows hands-free operation • Alignment legs extrude from one side of the lifter so operator can guide the lifter onto the wall • Pad angles swivel to match the slope of the wall being lifted • Elastomer pads ensure a secure grip, even in wet weather • Grip ranges and capacities engineered to meet specific requirements

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Chicago Pneumatic RX12 Light Hydraulic Breaker Featuring a service weight of 1,380 lbs., the RX12 has an impact rate of up to 950 bpm and is specified for carriers with a capacity of 19,800 to 33,000 lbs.

• Features a monoblock design, hybrid gas/oil technology and fewer moving parts for reduced overall maintenance • Monobody design combines the cylinder and tool holder in one piece, eliminating strain and risk of seizures • One-piece floating wear bushing ensures fast, easy field replacement • Incorporates noise and vibration dampening technology and an internal control valve

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General Equipment DIG-R-TACH Series The 671 DIG-R-TACH Series 16 is designed for hydraulic systems on skid steers, small excavators, knuckleboom cranes and small backhoes, while the Series 24 is suited for larger hydraulic systems on backhoes and excavators.

• Series 16 features a two-speed chain/ sprocket drive and 5- to 20-gpm hydraulic flow range • Series 24 operates in a 15- to 25-gpm hydraulic flow range and delivers a maximum drilling torque of 2,018 ft.lbs. at 2,500 psi • 671 DIG-R-TACH series utilizes a 2-in. hexagon auger drive system and the 753 DIG-R-TACH series offers a 2 9/16in. round auger drive system connection

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US Mower Samurai Flail Mower Available in 30-, 40-, 50- and 60-in. models, the Samurai excavator flail mowers can turn your excavator into a boom mower in minutes.

• Cut up to 6-in.-diameter material (8 to 40 gpm) • Gear or piston motor available • T-1 steel construction with powder-coat finish • Pin or pin grabber mount

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Top-locking teeth are designed to be installed easily without tools and removed with either a pry bar or punch.

• Available for Case, Deere, JCB and other backhoes utilizing side flexpin teeth and shanks • Designed to fit existing shanks so there are no flexpin hassles • Now available in self-sharpening single and twin penetrator, dirt, fang and flare styles • Starter kits contain five teeth and all attachment components

The auger drive utilizes a sealed planetary gearbox and a single-piece shaft assembly to keep concrete, dust, dirt and grime out, increasing the life span of the motor.

• Low-flow and high-flow capability in multiple systems to work with skid steers, telehandlers, backhoes and excavators • Available in standard round pin or hex mount • Standard universal quick-attach • Engineered to work with a wide variety of bits, as well as other drive attachable tools such as the Stump Planer

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CALDWELL EXCAVATION HOOK CLEVIS A quick and easy way to attach a hook onto excavating equipment without welding.

FEATURES: • Designed to easily attach & remove from excavator “D” rings.

• Keeps the hook orientated for easy rigging installation.

• Alloy steel construction for demanding construction environments.

• Pin bushing reduce “D” ring wear.

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Arrowhead Rockdrill R Series Breakers The R Series hydraulic hammers for compact equipment deliver greater power while maintaining optimal maneuverability and visibility.

• Fully gas-fired operating system yields high productivity without overworking the carrier hydraulic system • Contain fewer parts and only two moving assemblies • Tie rod-free design improves reliability • Feature a sleeved design and proprietary tool holder locking system • Easy tool changes and minimal routine maintenance

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Husqvarna DC 200 Drum Cutter The 441-lb. DC 200 is a versatile attachment for surface profiling rock or concrete, trenching, excavating frozen soil, soft rock excavation in quarries, demolition and dredging.

• 56 tungsten carbide-tipped picks on each side rotate and chip away at the surface material to the desired depth or complete removal • 20-in. total cutting head width with 9-in.-diameter cutter drum • 2,835-lb. maximum cutting force at 5,075 psi • 2,900-psi maximum rock hardness • Suitable for use on restricted jobsites and sensitive urban areas due to the low noise and low vibration levels

BATTLE AX BY LOFTNESS The Battle Ax is the latest mulching attachment from Loftness. Its unique, direct-drive rotor with built-in depth gauges is ideal for a variety of vegetation management applications, including right-of-way maintenance, land clearing, forestry mulching and more. Models are currently available for 7-15 ton excavators.

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Paul Wever Extendavator

TOP-SPREAD LOADER MOUNTED SPREADER Your versatile straw spreading solution on your SKID STEER. Harness the power of your machine to efficiently process and spread your material for ground coverage or landscaping.

• Round or Square bales and mulch load easily with one person • Attach to skid steer, end loader, or telehandler • Operator controlled feed with the push of a button • Forward and reverse bale movement • Easily fits on a flatbed pick-up • Save time, labor and material– no more small squares!

• 2,500 lbs lift capacity requirement • 20 gpm or more of hydraulic flow requirement • Affordable solution for ground coverage •Call us at 712.864.3131 • Inquire at: materialspreader@artsway-mfg.com • YouTube Search: Art’s Way TOP-SPREAD •www.artsway-ag.com

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The Extendavator is available in lengths from 4 to 50 ft. in six weight classes.

• Possible to achieve over 100 ft. of ground reach on a 250,000-lb. machine • Allows use of buckets, hammers, grapples and universal processors without additional counterweight • Two-hour installation with no additional hydraulic valves required • Transportable with excavator • Custom-designed sticks available

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OKADA AMERICA TMB SERIES TROMMEL SCREENING BUCKETS M.C. Faulkner Rock Rippers Rock Rippers are designed for ripping frost and ledge or breaking up hardpan soil.

• Available for machines weighing 7,000 to 100,000 lbs.

• HardOx steel used in high wear areas for maximum strength and wear resistance • Replaceable tooth • Available with direct pin or quick coupler

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Hensley Xcentric Ripper Vibratory Attachment The Xcentric Ripper vibratory attachment is available in nine models to fit excavators from 7 to 150 mt.

• Designed for rock excavation and demolition work, as well as ripping permafrost, trenching, asphalt removal, underwater demolition and quarries where drilling and blasting are prohibited • Impact Energy Accumulation Technology features pneumatic accumulation and amplified eccentric gears to provide powerful energy for efficient rock breaking capability • Made completely of wear-resistant steel • No daily maintenance requirements

The Okada America, Inc. trommel screening buckets (TMB Series) are ideal for screening C&D debris out of soil and sand to make recycling efficient and keep dumping requirements to a minimum. The TMB Series features operation in a single action rotation or two-way operation (bi-directional installation kit required) with a drum rotation speed that can be fine-tuned.

The TMB Series is offered in four sizes for carriers ranging from 6 to 40 tons.

• Compact design is lightweight and easy to operate • Built-in control valve regulates flow and pressure which eliminates the need for costly plumbing • Rotation drum consists of four bolt-on concave screens that are easily replaced • Assortment of screen sizes are available from 3/8” to 4” Visit www.okadaamerica.com for more information.

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E N G I N E S & COMP O N E N T S By Sara Jensen

Engine Technologies Combine to Meet The EU’s Stage V is prompting manufacturers to re-evaluate existing technologies and develop more compact, integrated designs.

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n 2019, Stage V emissions regulations will go into effect in Europe for non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) engines in the 25.5- to 751hp power range. This next step — which will be the strictest in the world — will introduce a limit on particle number (PN) in addition to the previously required particle mass (PM) limits for engine emissions.

Though no plans are currently in place to adopt PN limits in the U.S., the design changes needed to meet Stage V are already impacting some Tier 4 Final models, and could have further impacts in future.

BACK TO DPFS Many manufacturers were able to eliminate diesel particulate filters (DPFs) from smaller engines for Stage IV/Tier 4 Final, helping to save space within crowded engine compartments. With the inclusion of PN limits, it is anticipated DPFs will again be necessary to achieve Stage V compliance.

Frank Terres, executive director, Advanced Technologies – Clean Air, Tenneco Inc., says it will be necessary to have a DPF on engines above 25.5 hp, because as seen in the light-duty vehicle market, the required PN limits can only be achieved using wall-flow filters, which are considered to have the highest filtration efficiency (over 85%).

“Engines that do not utilize DPF technology have particulate levels two times higher than Stage V regulations allow,” says Dr. Xinqun Gui, manager, Engineering at John Deere Power Systems (JDPS). “Currently, DPF is the only commercially available technology that allows producers to meet Stage V engine requirements.”

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with reintroducing the DPF to existing aftertreatment systems.

Space within engine compartments is already limited, especially in smaller pieces of equipment, making it difficult to include more components.

One way manufacturers look to overcome this is to use the SDPF technology being introduced for light-duty vehicles, in which the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst is coated directly onto a DPF substrate.

“This [diesel oxidation catalyst] DOC + SDPF system requires only a small amount of additional space compared to the Stage IV SCR-only system,” Terres explains.

SDPF (also referred to as SCRF) systems are able to warm up faster due to their closer proximity to the vehicle’s engine than an SCR located downstream. This enables earlier NOx conversion.

According to Johnson Matthey, a manufacturer of

not diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) mixing performance.

JDPS will leverage a new advanced filter substrate and high-performance catalyst, says Gui, as well as emissions control calibration technologies to downsize the aftertreatment systems for its Stage V engines.

The use of these solutions will reduce engine package size 39% and weight 57%. In addition, a compact mixer design will help provide greater package flexibility and easier installation.

Korneel De Rudder, exhaust/ emissions development manager, Donaldson Company, says that when it comes to packaging, it often makes sense to completely redesign a machine to achieve an optimal Stage V aftertreatment layout. “However, the reality of reduced budgets forces many OEMs to update existing machines,” he says. This typically leads to the addition of extra componentry, such as a DPF. To accommodate these redesign constraints, some manufacturers are looking to combine all of the necessary aftertreatment technologies into a single unit. Such systems are common in the on-highway truck market. Volvo Trucks and sister company Mack Trucks both introduced

JDPS will leverage a new advanced filter substrate and high-performance catalyst…

The use of these solutions will reduce engine package size 39% and weight 57%.

—Dr. Xinqun Gui, manager, Engineering, John Deere Power Systems SCRFs, these systems improve thermal management of the catalyst. They are also demanding systems and therefore may require an additional SCR/ ammonia slip catalyst to maximize nitrogen oxide (NOx) conversion. Gary Simons, exhaust/emissions engineering director at Donaldson Company Inc., says these systems can impact packaging, but generally

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such systems in 2016, which include the DPF, SCR and DEF injector in a single system to reduce installation space and weight.

Donaldson will offer customers compact, fully integrated systems when possible. Reducing the size of its mixing technology enables it to package all aftertreatment components in a single unit that is still manageable for vehicle mounting.

In addition, improvements to standalone mixers and mixers integrated with the DOC/DPF make it possible to package components in relatively compact modular systems.

Simons notes that in certain instances — such as for manufacturers who already use a DPF and SCR to meet Stage IV — the customer’s Stage V solution may be smaller than the one used for Stage IV. “For Stage V, it’s possible these customers will focus on optimizing the catalyst sizes and taking advantage of the improved mixing to reduce the overall package size,” he says.

OEMs completely redesigning a machine platform to meet Stage V may also benefit from the integrated, single

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Stage V unit option as the volume level would better justify the tooling costs. “However, if the OEM is upgrading the machine platform to the new emissions legislation (no complete redesign), one needs to be very creative to find the necessary space to integrate all the aftertreatment components,” says De Rudder. In those cases, it can be more advantageous to use multiple, smaller sized aftertreatment components that enable flexible and modular integration.

For most OEM customers, Stage V will mean extra aftertreatment components being added to their machines.

and U.S. Tier 4 Final regulations are relatively harmonized, it has made it easier for manufacturers to use similar designs for customers in both markets. For those that use a Donaldson system, Simons says if the system is optimized to operate at the higher dosing

The Volvo Penta Stage V engine concept features a common rail injection system to help reduce fuel consumption.

marketing, says there is no cooling system update or vehicle redesign required to go from the Stage IV HI-eSCR system to the new HI-eSCR2.

He adds that continuing to offer an EGR-free technology will maintain the fuel efficiency, performance, reliability and durability benefits its previous aftertreatment offered for engines at lower regulation levels. The lack of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) means CUSTOMIZED TO there is no downtime THE MARKET for maintenance or Besides the packactive regeneration. aging challenges, This also eliminates —Gary Simons, exhaust/emissions engineering including extra comthe need for a heat director at Donaldson Company Inc. ponentry may require protection device that global manufacturers to have rate required by Stage V, it will would otherwise be required to different designs for different also work for Stage III and IV guard against the peak temperamarkets. “In several cases, there without further development. tures of active regeneration. is a desire to use a similar afterFor 75.1-hp and above treatment system for Stage III, engines, FPT Industrial SCR ADVANCEMENTS IV and V applications with the intends to meet Stage V with De Rudder says SCR cataonly changes between them its next generation of SCRlyst technology has improved being the cataonly technology, HI-eSCR2 considerably over the years, lyst content (www.oemoffhighway. and use of state-of-the-art SCR (downgradcom/20841622). This system substrates enables very high ing),” says adopts SCR on filter (SCRoF) NOx conversion to be reliably Simons. technology consisting of a achieved from small catalyst Because ceramic substrate with alternavolumes. “For engine OEMs, the current tively closed channels and SCR this translates into reduced SCR Stage IV coating. PM filtration is intecatalyst volume,” he says. grated onto the SCR system, Donaldson’s development of enabling it to comply with both Stage V solutions has been in the NOx and PM requirements. the works for several years, says The HI-eSCR2 is flexibly Simons, with a primary focus designed to aid installation. on DEF mixing performance Up to 20 different layand deposit-free operation without solutions are possible in a smaller overall package size. to meet customers’ varBy maximizing the free spray ied packaging needs. FPT path length, and reducing or says its system is also 10% avoiding any droplet impingesmaller than others in the ment on the internal walls of the market, further aiding exhaust system, the build-up of installation. unwanted DEF decomposition In addition, Federico by-products (deposits or crystals) Gaiazzi, FPT’s head of can be avoided. For mixing, De Rudder notes that the company has been offering systems using JDPS will leverage an advanced filter bulk swirl motion to enhance substrate and high-performance catalyst both micro and macro scale mixas well as emissions control calibration ing in the exhaust. “We are now technologies to downsize the aftertreatment at a point where we can integrate the SCR mixing in the systems for its Stage V engines.

Often, the transition from Stage IV to V has been accompanied by an increase in the engine out NOx… This has forced the mixing performance to increase, especially when it comes to operating deposit free.

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Volvo Penta’s Stage V engine concept, unveiled at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017, will include its entire range of engine models with power outputs of 143 to 770 hp. Bjorn Ingemanson, president and CEO of Volvo Penta, says the company leveraged all of the competence within the Volvo Group and talked to key customers in order to develop a tailor-made solution that will meet current engine needs, as well as be optimized for future installation and emissions legislation requirements.

According to Christer Hedstrom, Volvo Penta product planning manager, the big difference between the company’s Stage V engines and its Stage IV models is the addition of a DPF to meet the new PN requirement. “Due to that, we’re also adding some devices on the engine to optimize it for good system regeneration, and provide as much uptime as possible,” he says.

The introduction of a common rail injection system on 11 L and 13 L models will provide improved fuel efficiency and reduced noise benefits, says Hedstrom. For smaller engines (D5 and D8 models), cooled EGR is being replaced with uncooled EGR to deliver effective heat management. It will also help reduce complexity of the engine, as will the use of a fixed turbo instead of a variable geometry turbo.

The exhaust aftertreatment system (EATS) will combine a DPF, DOC, DEF, SCR and ammonia slip catalyst. This two-box unit can be installed in various ways. “We have several hundred types of customers, so we need to have large flexibility depending on what type of installation the engine will go into,” says Ingemanson. The company is also looking to make the system as compact as possible to further aid installation.

The company will use the same hardware layout and electrical architecture to ensure consistency across its range of Stage II to Stage V engines.

This will make it easier for OEMs developing machinery for markets with varying emissions regulations. In addition, the high efficiency of the EATS helps reduce engine complexity.

SCR-BASED SOLUTIONS FPT Industrial’s new V20 engine includes a common rail injection system that works in tandem with the engine’s electronic control unit to reduce fuel consumption 2%. Further aiding efficiency is an internal turbocharger with cross-bank exhaust system. The engine features a V8 architecture that FPT says provides a 13% The FPT V20 improved power-to-weight ratio over V12 engine will meet alternatives, while still providing the same Stage V without the power and performance as a V12. use of a DPF or EGR. To meet Stage V, the V20 will use HI-eSCR technology rather than a DPF or EGR. The in-house designed HI-eSCR system uses SCR on-filter technology and PM filtration integrated onto the SCR system to meet emissions requirements. It is modular, enabling up to 20 different layout possibilities. Various aftertreatment mounting options ease installation.

MAN Engine’s D2862 LE13x will also meet Stage V with an SCR-only strategy. According to the company, omission of an EGR system helps lower heat dissipation from the engine, which allows the use of a smaller radiator, minimizing space claim. Its aftertreatment system is modular in design, as well, enabling various installation options of the individual components.

TIER 4 FINAL BENEFITS While there is no equivalent to Stage V yet planned for the U.S., many of the engine designs are compliant with Tier 4 Final, as well.

According to Hugh Foden, executive director, Cummins Off-Highway Business, North American OEMs can also benefit from the technology enhancements being made to the new engine designs. Improved performance, efficiency and packaging are all features OEMs will gain by using the next-generation engine designs. For example, Cummins’ Tier 4 Final/Stage V engines have a smaller, lighter package design than the previous generation and reduce overall fuel and DEF costs up to 3% compared to the current Tier 4 Final range.

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SCR inlet, and still have a smaller space claim than what was needed for a Stage IV SCR system,” he says.

Most of the Stage V solutions represent the next level of mixing technology. “Often, the transition from Stage IV to V has been accompanied by an increase in the engine out NOx, caused by the reduction/removal of EGR,” Simons

Donaldson’s Stage V integrated aftertreatment system includes a DOC, mixer, SDPF and SCR. explains. “This has forced the mixing performance to increase, especially when it comes to operating deposit free.

“Two of the most critical specifications that dictate the mixing technology are the [DEF] dosing rate and backpressure,” he

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continues. “It is generally true that the higher the mixing needed, the higher the backpressure will be in order to operate at the best performance [level] and deposit free. With lower dosing rates, it is possible to simplify the mixing system and keep the backpressure as low as possible.”

Reducing or removing EGR can cause challenges when calibrating the DEF dosing algorithm. “No- or lowEGR engines have high raw NOx emissions which demand a high-efficiency SCR system. Often, conversion rates in the range of 96% to 99% are required,” says De Rudder. “However, at these efficiency levels, any minor local deviations in NOx conversion over the SCR catalyst can lead to a major difference in downstream NOx sensor readings.”

The NOx sensor reads absolute values in the range of 10 parts per million (ppm), and De Rudder says if that reading is off by 1 or 2 ppms, it can cause major issues with the DEF dosing algorithm. Because of this, mixers downstream of the SCR catalyst have become more common in system designs to ensure good NOx sensor readings.

Donaldson provides non-impingement swirl mixing systems that are sensitive to DEF crystallization (avoiding plugging the exhaust) and offer high mixing performance. While the majority of the industry has utilized impact-based mixers, today Donaldson sees many embracing swirl-based mixing systems. “There is a directional trend toward more compact aftertreatment systems and less volume being allocated for mixing,” De Rudder says. “More often than not, these systems use swirling flow to enhance mixing.”

“Both swirl-type mixing and nextgeneration impingement designs are being proposed,” notes Simons.

“Time will tell if they are successful.”

Terres points out that active or passive thermal management solutions can be beneficial in overcoming the challenges associated with reducing or removing EGR, as well. Such solutions from Tenneco include low thermal inertia and air gap insulated manifolds, high-efficiency insulation technology and Micro Thermal Units, each of which provides active heat to support improved aftertreatment system efficiency. “We have also developed highly efficient compact mixers that allow for urea processing at low temperatures without the formation of undesired urea deposits,” he adds. ET

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• Produces 295 ft.-lbs. of torque from 1,300 rpm • Automatic valve adjusters require no regular maintenance • No DOC, DPF or SCR required to meet emissions requirements • Features an integrated Mass Air Flow meter system, heavy-duty PTO, cast iron bedplate structure, rearmounted gear train and integrated glow plugs

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UltraShift PLUS automated transmissions for vocational applications offer enhanced split shaft power takeoff (PTO) capabilities, allowing for transmission gear selection and clutch control outside of a vehicle’s cab.

• Permit use of all gear ratios for PTO minimum and maximum drive gears • Self-adjusting electronic clutch actuation • Hill Start Aid feature prevents rolling while on steep grades and allows for smoother vehicle launches • Feature automatic, manual and low mode selections, a Creep feature and six-bolt, eight-bolt and thru-shaft PTO options

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The updated RS-236 self-steer auxiliary truck suspension for I-beam axle integration has been updated for lighter weight and lower maintenance.

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The mDRIVE and mDRIVE HD automated manual transmissions for MP series engines now feature standard mDRIVE rolling start and auto neutral to improve the jobsite performance and safety of trucks.

• mDRIVE rolling start allows drivers to shift the transmission into drive without pressing the truck’s service brakes • mDRIVE auto neutral automatically shifts the transmission into neutral when the parking brake is set • mDRIVE HD now includes 13-speed and 14-speed configurations featuring low-ratio creeper gears and up to four reverse gear ratios

Kubota V5009 Stage V Engine

The 5-liter, inline four-cylinder D5 industrial engine and 8-liter, inline six-cylinder D8 open power unit (PowerPac) benefit from a redesigned platform and advanced fuel injection and aftertreatment systems.

• D5 offers a range of 143 to 218 hp, uses proven selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and features a common rail fuel system • D8 comes in the 218- to 320-hp range and uses SCR technology with light exhaust gas recirculation • Increased displacement offers improved engine block stiffness and higher torque at low speed with reduced fuel consumption

The 210.9-hp V5009 five-liter, fourcylinder diesel engine is designed to meet EU Stage V emissions regulations and will be available when the regulations go into effect in 2020.

• Includes a diesel particulate filter and selective catalytic reduction • Air intake amount secured through highpressure supercharging with combustion matching to create high in-cylinder pressure • Includes a ladder frame structure and improved water cooling channel • Added side power take-off option and three ports for accessories • Will not require any major modifications to current machines

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• Power range of 335 to 456 hp • Low heat rejection allows for a small cooling pack, enabling easier installation • Service-free aftertreatment with on-engine mounting • 500-hour oil change intervals

Comet Clutches 780 Automatic Torque Converter Drive Clutch The highly tunable 780 can be used with several different driven diameters and spring configurations to obtain the optimal driver to driven ratios for each application.

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• Drive pulley with 7.22-in. outside diameter or available diameters of 9.91, 9.83, 9.26 and 8.45 in.

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This 13.6-liter engine features an integrated high-pressure common rail fuel system and an improved combustion process that reduces DEF consumption.

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The LeeceNeville PowerPro Extreme 10 high-torque starter for extremeuse heavy equipment delivers 24V, 10.5-kW starting power and has a -40° F to 257° F ambient operating range.

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Liebherr Hydraulic Cylinders This hydraulic cylinder series is designed for pressure ranges up to 5,076 psi (5,511 psi optional) and operation under harsh environmental conditions.

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• Strokes of up to 90.55 in. can be achieved • Dual sealing concept reduces “stick-slip” effect, prevents leakage and ensures low maintenance

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MWE Compact Undercarriage Components MWE offers a wide range of aftermarket undercarriage components for compact track loaders and compact excavators, including rollers, sprockets and idlers.

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The Horton Thermoset Engineered Composite (HTEC) 1800 fan delivers increased efficiency, a higher temperature and speed rating, durability, corrosion resistance, reduced fuel consumption and significant noise reduction.

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Hercules Sealing Products carries its own line of tie-rod and welded cylinders designed for a variety of equipment.

• Feature iron piston, iron gland with drilled oil passages, honed steel tube, high-tensile, hard-chrome plated-rod, iron end mounts and female clevises with pins and clips • Bore sizes from 1 1/2 to 5 in. with strokes from 4 to 48 in.

• O-ring tube seal, deep polypak rod seal with B lip design and crown seal or U-seals for piston

Bair Aftermarket CAT and Terex ASV Parts Bair offers a selection of aftermarket parts for Caterpillar multi terrain loaders and Terex compact track loaders.

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Digital Technology Offers an Easy Path to Competitive Advantage Only about half of construction contractors use the digital tools that offer the easiest way to improve construction efficiency.

DECREASE 2% SAME INCREASE 53% 45% Source: Equipment Today

CHANGE IN ONLINE PURCHASES Contractors who make >$500 purchases online Many contractors who have made $500 purchases online plan to continue and/or expand their use of e-commerce in 2017.

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INTERNET PURCHASES WORTH MORE THAN $500 Only 36% of construction contractors are willing to make purchases worth more than $500 online, suggesting the level of resistance to even participating in digital business.

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ecent research from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) measuring the degree of digitization in various sectors across the U.S. economy found the construction industry near the bottom of the list, and a large and growing gap between sectors. The opportunity to gain competitive advantage by implementing digital technology in a construction organization may never be better, with off-the-shelf technologies abundant and so few competitors using them.

A summary of the McKinsey research notes, “The most digital companies see outsized growth in productivity and profit margins.” Researchers defined the scale of digitization based on 27 indicators that fall into the three categories: digital assets, digital usage and digital workers.

Writing about their results in the Harvard Business Review, McKinsey says, “Digital usage in the form of transactions, customer and supplier interactions, and internal business processes, grew almost fivefold [over the past 15 years].” Digital usage measures the extent to which companies engage digitally with customers and suppliers.

Leading companies make greater use of digital payments, digital marketing and design-led product development. They are more likely to manage their operations and customer relationships using software.

They take advantage of e-commerce platforms.

“Just as the introduction of electricity shifted the world’s industrialized economies into higher gear a century ago, digital technologies are fueling economic activity today.

This time, however, the transformation is unfolding exponentially faster.”

A SUBSTANTIAL LAG IN ADOPTION Recent research by Equipment Today found that only 36% of construction contractors are willing to make purchases worth more than $500 online, suggesting the breadth of construction’s resistance to even participating in digital business.

And 76% of those who will not conduct a $500 purchase online will either hold course on online purchasing or reduce its frequency.

More telling, 30% to 60% of all construction contractors responding to the 2016 Construction Technology Report

by JBKnowledge employ manual processes or spreadsheets to manage takeoff, estimating, subcontractor pre-qualification, invitation to bid, project management and collecting field data. Fewer than half of contractors responding to the construction technology provider’s survey use mobile apps for daily reporting, worker time entry, managing safety and tracking job performance.

Digital America: A Tale of the Haves and Have Mores (http://bit.ly/1UshGgv), McKinsey & Company

JBKnowledge’s summary of the annual study suggests, “Roughly half of the companies surveyed either do not know where to start in tying each of their mobile data collection processes together, automating them and going mobile, or they’re not willing to spend additional money to do so. The amount of manual and spreadsheet data collected from a mobile device on a jobsite is surprising. Builders are completely missing the daily analytics that could reduce jobsite error, waste and inefficiencies.”

The best news is that software solutions are available for all key construction management functions, and most have some record of improving construction company efficiency and performance. With about half of U.S. contractors eschewing these advantages, opportunities to get a leg up on a major portion of your competition are no further away than your smartphone. ET

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Simulated Reality Brings Real-world Results Advancements in virtual reality technology are providing new opportunities for improved operator training.

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ADAPTING THE SIMULATOR INTO A VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE HEIGHTENS THE USER’S SENSORY FACTORS TO A DIFFERENT LEVEL IN A ‘NON-DYNAMIC’ ENVIRONMENT.” G reg W o lfe, D itch W itch d irecto r o f trai ning

s the costs of virtual reality (VR) hardware and software have decreased in recent years, the technology’s use within various industries has grown. The heavy equipment industry, for instance, sees the benefits it can provide, particularly to help provide training and improve safety on jobsites.

VR is the computer-generated simulation of a real-world environment or situation. It provides an artificial experience that makes the user feel as if he or she is actually in the simulated environment.

At CONEXPO-CON/ AGG 2017, Liebherr was one of a number of companies featuring a VR experience.

Liebherr’s allowed attendees to step inside its 710 HC-L luffing jib crane currently working on the MoMA Tower in New York City. Designed to offer a real-time perspective, the VR experience featured a game pad which could be used to explore the virtual 3D world. Users could get up close to the crane’s hook, fly into the jib or take in views of the surrounding city. In addition, different weather conditions and times of day could be experienced.

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Currently, much of the VR technology being developed for the construction industry is for training purposes. By training workers in a virtual world, they can acquire the skills necessary to do their jobs in a safe environment. Simulators that place users in the operator’s seat of a piece of equipment are one of the various forms this training technology can take.

Ditch Witch is among the OEMs now offering simulators as a means of providing operator training on their equipment.

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the company displayed its horizontal

Fully-enclosed VR goggles and hand-held control devices help immerse users in the virtual training environment. Photo: RUB, Schirdewahn directional drill (HDD) virtual reality training simulator, which is designed to simulate a real HDD work site.

According to Greg Wolfe, Ditch Witch director of training, the VR simulator builds upon the company’s existing HDD training simulator. “With this new system, operators will be fully immersed within a virtual reality HDD jobsite experience,” he says. The technology simulates a real site where operators

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sit in a virtual drill cab and use joystick controls to operate the drill in realistic environments.

“The simulator is as close as you can get to the actual operation other than training on a real machine on a physical jobsite,” says Wolfe. “Adapting the simulator into a virtual reality experience heightens the user’s sensory factors to a different level in a ‘non-dynamic’ environment.”

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TRAINING ON THE SIMULATORS AIMS TO CONNECT CLASSROOM KNOWLEDGE WITH OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE, AND PROVIDE AN ENGAGING FORMAT IN WHICH AN OPERATOR CAN ARRIVE ON A PROJECT WITH THE CONFIDENCE TO HANDLE A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.

virtual environment, personnel and equipment are not placed at risk. In addition, excess depreciation on equipment is eliminated as it is not being used for both training and work tasks. The VR simulator also allows users to travel to another jobsite at any time by simply hitting a reset button, helping to decrease the overall cost of training.

CREATING A SAFER WORK ENVIRONMENT Wolfe says the backbone of the Ditch Witch simulator technology is an algorithm the company created 15 years ago for its first HDD simulator. It worked on the VR simulators with METECS, an automation, simulation and software company that has developed simulation products for NASA’s training efforts.

The VR simulator provides training for Ditch Witch’s entire suite of HDDs and in various environments from urban to rural. Wolfe says users will be able to control a drill unit exactly as they would on a real-world site, with the same vision points replicated on the simulator. “We have placed underground utilities within the expected path of the drill, simulating the need to avoid real jobsite challenges,” he says.

After each course, an overview is provided to give the operator feedback on their performance, which also includes steering and utility hits. “By addressing these mistakes in the simulator, the operator can learn from them and avoid similar mistakes as their training progresses,” Wolfe notes.

Safety was the driving force behind Ditch Witch’s creation of the VR training simulator.

Also underlying that benefit is the reduction in total cost of

Ditch Witch’s virtual reality HDD training simulator will replicate actual jobsites to provide a realistic machine operation experience. Photo: Ditch Witch equipment ownership. The number of mistakes made on the job can be decreased and productivity increased, as there will be less of a learning curve once a new operator sits in an actual machine on a real site.

Training on the simulators aims to connect classroom knowledge with operational experience, and provide an engaging format in which an operator can arrive on a project with the confidence to handle a piece of equipment.

“On-the-job training has been the primary method of training for decades, and we still incorporate this component after the operator has completed our recommended 40 hours of training,” says Wolfe. “You combine this learned skill with our online Ditch Witch Certified HDD Training courses and we believe we’ve provided a product that helps improve productivity and jobsite knowledge to that participant before he or she is ever on an actual jobsite.”

RESEARCHING VR’S TRAINING POTENTIAL Researchers at RhurUniversity Bochum (RUB) in

Germany are currently investigating the possibility of interactive training courses using VR to increase safety on construction sites. Their goal is to have workers experience the various hazards they would encounter on a site in order to sensitize them and ultimately prevent accidents from occurring.

Three-dimensional modeling using computer game technology enables the researchers to create the virtual world. In order to properly familiarize workers with the potential job hazards, the VR world is designed to be a replica of the actual site on which the trainees will work. Various realworld elements such as sound, surface textures, shadows and construction equipment are included within the virtual environment to provide as realistic an experience as possible.

Trainees wear fully-enclosed VR goggles to completely immerse them in the virtual world, and use a hand-held control device — similar to a remote control — to interact with objects.

The researchers see this technology being primarily beneficial

to occupational health and safety planners as a supplement, if not a replacement, for printed training materials, presentations and films. Jochen Teizer, an internationally recognized safety expert for the construction industry who is aiding the research team, said in a press release about the project that such traditional types of training materials are on par with watching television, in that they tend to have a lower rate of success at lasting learning. In the future, the researchers believe all construction workers could be trained using VR technology and have it customized to individual needs and work tasks.

The Rhur-University Bochum (RUB) VR technology replicates the actual site where trainees will work. Real-world elements such as sound and machinery are included to create as realistic an experience as possible. Photo: RUB, Schirdewahn

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The gaming industry has helped to make VR technology more commonplace, which in turn has reduced its costs and enabled it to be more easily researched and applied to other industries.

While the costs are still high, they will continue to go down as its use grows.

Much like younger generations’ familiarity with video game controllers has influenced the evolution of machine controls, VR’s G reg W o lfe, increasing d irecto r o availability and use could have an impact on the heavy equipment industry. Wolfe says the Ditch Witch VR training simulator was developed to take advantage of the

tech-savvy generation of operators entering the industry.

“HDD operators are in high demand, and this VR simulator technology engages with that next generation of drill operators entering the market,” he says.

“Contractors need to find available talent and utilizing VR capabilities in training and other areas provides a direct link to emerging talent without the risks associated with more traditional training methods.

“VR will be an important component of Ditch Witch’s training program in the itch W itch future, and we trai ning see opportunities to expand the technology into other product areas,” Wolfe continues. “Any technology that helps improve safety and productivity is constantly evaluated.” ET

HDD OPERATORS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND, AND THIS VR SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY ENGAGES WITH THAT NEXT GENERATION OF DRILL OPERATORS ENTERING THE MARKET.” D f

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By S a ra Jens en OFF-ROAD TIRES

VARIETY IS KEY

for Tire Operational Efficiency Tire manufacturers continually expand their product offerings and mix of design features to meet diverse construction industry needs.

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aried applications and working conditions make it necessary for tire manufacturers within the construction industry to offer a range of solutions. Expanding these product offerings was the theme for many during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 earlier this year.

According to Gary Pomp, manager field technical services, BKT USA Inc.,“The most important trend BKT has seen in tires for the construction industry is using multiple design cues to increase operational efficiency on the jobsite. As such, the company integrates various technologies into its tire designs to meet these efficiency needs.”

For example, its new Earthmax SR 35 tire (www. oemoffhighway/20855072) includes steel belts to resist snags and punctures, helping ensure

the longevity of the tire’s lifespan. The tire also includes a cut-resis-tant compound to extend tire life.

Trelleborg announced it is adding to its line of pneumatic tires (www.oemoffhighway/20854177). Part of this offering includes the Mitas range of construction tires, which became part of Trelleborg following the acquisition of CGS Holdings in June 2016.

“Mitas has a strong presence in Europe through its agricultural range and has developed a good position within the construction market through some notable OEMs,” says Marc Margossian, marketing director for Trelleborg Wheel Systems in the Americas. “In North America, Trelleborg has been a strong player in specialist construction niches through its

The BKT Earthmax SR 35 tire includes steel belts to resist snags and punctures, helping ensure longevity. solid OTR range and construction tracks. By adding the Mitas range, we become a true single source supplier with a full range of proven, quality products.”

SCRAP TIRES DRIVE NEXT-GENERATION DESIGN

Over the last two years, Camso has undertaken an initiative to re-evaluate many of its legacy tires — including those for skid steers, telehandlers and its multi-purpose tire line — through a scrap tire analysis. The company studied both its own tires and those of competitors to see why and how they fail. It found sidewall and puncture damage to Trelleborg’s expanded line of pneumatic tires for the North American market will allow be among

the company to offer a full range of products to meet customers’ various application needs.

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the leading causes. It is using this information to develop its “Next Generation” tires (www.oemoffhighway/20852604), and plans to rebuild two-thirds of its compact construction tire lineup. “[The scrap tire analysis] really helped guide our hands to develop smarter tires providing added performance and durability,” says Mike Dembe, Camso product management director, North America and LATAM for Construction.

One of the tires developed is the MPT 753, a multi-purpose tire set to be launched in Europe first and in North America later in 2017. A key feature of the MPT 753 is its non-directional tread, which has a higher lug to void ratio so there is more rubber to wear off, making the tire last longer on abrasive surfaces. Camso used one of its most premium rubber compounds for the tire to further aid abrasion resistance and durability. Void guards on the tire — patches measuring just a couple of millimeters — were included to provide tread impact resistance.

“We wanted to do something without sacrificing tread depth,” explains Dembe. “We have these little void guard protection patches and what we found was a 10% better tread impact resistance, so 10% fewer flats. It’s just a tiny bit of rubber, but it’s using that rubber smartly.”

Another development is the impact guard and reverse sidewall concept. Camso’s previous sidewall design consisted of a tapered wedge shape. This design has been completely reversed so the thicker part of the tire is further away from the shoulder and is now closer to the bead area.

This removes the “shelf ” that

ELIMINATING DOWNTIME Flat tires can be costly for fleets not only in the downtime they cause but in regard to repair or replacement and disposal of the tires. The airBOSS segmented tire system (shown above) aims to offer an alternative by enabling just the damaged portions of the tire to be replaced.

The airBOSS wheel rims are tailored to each piece of equipment or fleet, and the tire segments are individually bolted onto the rim. If damage occurs to one of the segments, that segment is unbolted from the wheel and replaced with a new one. Operators can also choose to change the damaged segment when it’s most convenient for them as the system will continue to work with up to three or four damaged segments at a time.

The tire system is primarily designed for use on slower moving compact equipment such as skid steers, backhoes and dumpers.

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A TRANSITION TO TRACKS Camso’s Mike Dembe is seeing a greater trend toward the use of tracks on construction equipment as operators look for improved traction, flotation, stability and durability, all of which tracks provide.

“You have a wider footprint, a full-length surface — for a larger footprint contact patch — that [equates] to reduced ground pressure, better pulling power and more torque,” he explains. “This is where the whole industry is trending.”

“Across the construction industry, we’re seeing greater adoption and use of rubber tracks on loaders to facilitate projects at a variety of jobsites,” agrees Koji Nakayama, vice president, Bridgestone Industrial Products Inc. He adds that rubber tracks have a niche market within the construction industry.

“We are seeing tracks used on loaders at one specific jobsite, rather than on vehicles that are moving between operations since tires provide the versatility and speed needed to move between jobs more easily.”

To meet the growing demand for track systems, Camso developed a Conversion Track System (CTS) prototype, which it exhibited during CONEXPOCON/AGG. The CTS is a bolt-on track and undercarriage solution currently intended for use on telescopic handlers, compact wheel loaders, smaller fullsize wheel loaders and mini dumpers.

The CTS offers customers the ability to easily switch between tracks and tires as necessary. This enables more flexibility in their operations and eliminates the need to choose between only having a tire or tracked machine. The

CTS is a permanent solution that can be left on a piece of equipment if desired.

Camso is working directly with OEMs to design the CTS precisely to specific machine platforms. A generic aftermarket version will also be available as an “all makes” model to fit a variety of machine types. This version will have an adapter plate that can be added or removed to ease installation on various pieces of equipment.

Bridgestone also showed its Vortech rubber track system (shown above; www.oemoffhighway.com/20854807) at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. According to the company, the track is designed to help improve driver efficiency and workability in compact track loader applications. It achieves this through an optimized internal structure and tread pattern, which lowers the bending resistance that occurs when rubber tracks rotate to enable more fluid vehicle movement.

The H-shaped tread pattern expands the edge of the tracks, providing 60% more biting edge around the tread lug compared to standard tread patterns.

“This unique shape results in a consistent grip and improved traction across a variety of jobsites,” says Nakayama. The tread pattern works in tandem with the track’s optimized embed placement, as well, to minimize vibration during machine operation and create a smoother, more comfortable ride.

previously existed and was the weak part of the tire.

“Tires don’t like hard edges or angles [because] it’s something more to rub up against and actually cause structural damage,” says Dembe. “We removed that stress point and, in reversing the sidewall, there’s a wedge shape at the bottom.”

This wedge pushes material and objects away from the tire before they can cause any damage. Due to the success of this design, Camso will include it on all of its next-generation tires.

appreciated the technology advancements occurring in the tire market. “They realized a more flexible sidewall, significantly larger footprint and the capacity to increase the load on these radials,” he says. “Since then, the replacement market has been picking up as machinery owners see the benefits of radials, or just replace the tires that were original to the

RADIALS ON THE RISE The use of radial tires has been increasing in construction over the past 15 years, says Steve Vandegrift, product manager - Construction, OTR, Alliance Tires Americas.

The increased flotation, improved traction and additional stability radials can provide relate directly to improved production, which helps make them an attractive option for fleets. “While there is still demand for bias tires, veterans in the industry are feeling more comfortable with radials now, which is causing the increase in demand,” says Pomp.

Vandegrift notes the move to radials was first driven

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to better conform to the terrain, enhancing ride quality for improved operator comfort. In addition, the sidewall acts as a suspension system that absorbs shock, further improving comfort as well as reducing machine wear. “Many customers tell us that the time and money they spend maintaining the frames, suspensions and axles of their equipment have gone down after a switch to radials,” says Vandegrift.

The initial cost of radial construction tires is about 20% higher than an equivalent-sized bias ply tire. However, Alliance Tires has seen radials last twice as long on jobsites “so the return on investment, figured by dividing the purchase cost by the service life, is outstanding,” Vandegrift states.

While both Alliance Tires and BKT see increased use of radials, there are applications in which bias-ply tires are still the better option. The thicker sidewall of bias tires is particularly suited for low-speed construction jobs where there is a high potential for sidewall punctures to occur. Applications in which sidewall stability is paramount — such as telehandlers whose center of gravity can shift as the load is raised or lowered — would also benefit from the stiffer sidewall of a bias-ply tire.

Radials are best suited for equipment that runs on the road, especially for long cycles, such as rock trucks and backhoe-loaders shuttled on the street. The flexible sidewall creates a broad, flat footprint for a comfortable ride on this surface type.

“Radials are most appreciated by construction contractors who track the actual cost per hour of running their equipment — the money spent on tires per hour of operation, the amount of fuel consumed per hour on a contract and the cost of downtime, which of course is less frequent with longer-lasting tires,” says Vandegrift. ET

machine. Either way, it’s creating increasing demand for construction radials.”

Among the many benefits radials offer is their larger, more evenly distributed footprint.

This is due to the body plies being oriented at a 90° angle with the bead, creating a strong sidewall that is more flexible, says Vandegrift; whereas, body plies on a traditional tire meet the bead bundle on a bias, or slant. The layers of overlapping fabric create a stiffer sidewall, which lifts the edges of the tread so less of the footprint is in contact with the ground.

The wide footprint and the fact that the radial construction distributes torque more uniformly across the tire’s circumference produces more even tread wear and a longer tread life.

“The larger, more uniform footprint of radials also provides better flotation and less rolling resistance, improving fuel economy,” says Vandegrift.

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ON/OFF-ROAD TIRES >> Products

Michelin Tweel HST Airless Radial Tire

Goodyear Scraper Radial Tires The RT-3A (E-3) scraper tire comes in size 33.25R29, the RT-3A+ (E-3+) comes in size 40.5/75R39 and the RL-3J (E-3) is available in size 37.25R35.

• RT-3A (E-3) and RT-3A+ (E-3+) offer cool-running, radial construction; an aggressive tread pattern; geometric lug pattern; even pressure distribution and buttressed, self-cleaning lugs • RL-3J (E-3) for high-speed use on moderate to severe underfoot conditions features a zigzag, centerline groove for lateral traction in high-torque applications; tapered, self-cleaning shoulder lugs and high-tensile steel belt package

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BKT Earthmax SR 50 and SR 51 Loader Tires Developed for muddy and earthy surfaces, the Earthmax SR 50 and Earthmax SR 51 wheel loader tires feature an aggressive L-5 class tread for longer tire life cycle and steady resistance to obstacles.

• Robust with optimal lateral stability suited for loading and leveling operations • Earthmax SR 51 is made of a special cutresistant compound and has a special square shoulder shape facilitating ejection of foreign material • Earthmax SR 50 comes in sizes 26.5 R 25 and 29.5 R 25, and the Earthmax SR 51 is offered in sizes 17.5 R 25, 20.5 R 25, 23.5 R 25 and 29.5 R 29

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Yokohama BluEarth 709L Ultra Wide Base Drive Tire Available in size 445/50R22.5, the BluEarth 709L ultra wide base (UWB) drive tire is SmartWay-verified and designed for maximum fuel efficiency.

• Advanced compound resists heat build-up • Original tread depth of 24/32 in. for optimal low rolling resistance • Z-block design creates multiple biting edges for more grip during acceleration • Seven circumferential grooves efficiently evacuate water from beneath the tread to maximize road contact • Zero-degree belt creates a consistently stable footprint for long, even wear

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A Hard Surface Traction (HST) version of the 12N16.5 X TWEEL SSL Airless Radial Tire is available for skid-steer loaders working on hard or highly abrasive surfaces, such as asphalt and pavement.

• Constructed with a 48/32nd tread depth containing a high scrub compound for maximum tread life • 8/32nd of undertread enables the outer core tread to be retreaded multiple times • Specially designed spokes enhance endurance • Provides easy mounting, damage resistance, enhanced operator comfort and reduced fatigue, improved productivity and longer wear life

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Camso SKS 753 and 532 Skid-steer Tires The SKS 753 and SKS 532 skid-steer tires are designed for added durability and traction, improved clean-out and tread and sidewall impact resistance.

• SKS 753 for mixed and hard surfaces features a non-directional tread pattern, stepped and open shoulder lugs and redesigned sidewall with impact guard • SKS 532 for soft soil surface applications includes extra-deep tread and curved tread lugs, an enhanced stepped design and an additional rubber layer between lugs

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Titan Expanded STL2+ Tire Line The expanded STL2+ line includes the 875/65R29 and its Low Sidewall Technology (LSW) equivalent, the LSW875/55R34.5.

• Specifically suited to Cat 982M wheel loaders • Dual-purpose E-3/L-3 tread with cutresistant or wear-resistant compounding • Tied-in, bar lug design is open and non-directional for self-cleaning • 130% level tread depth

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Alliance Tire Galaxy Hulk Deep-Tread SDS The Galaxy Hulk Deep-Tread SDS solid skid-steer tire features two-stage solid construction and a chevron-and-block pattern that provides self-cleaning and long service life on all surfaces.

• 68% rubber-to-void ratio • Increased load capacity and tire life • Comes in 30x10-16 and 33x12-16 sizes • Available with and without apertures

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Spec for the

HEAVY HAUL Wheelbase, frame rails, axle ratios and transmission choice depend on application requirements.

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hen spec’ing a heavy haul truck, there is no single best solution.

The weight of the load, distance traveled, amount of time spent off road and a host of other factors determine the proper choice.

“Heavy haulers that transport loads above 120,000-lb. gross combination weight (GCW) must carefully specify their trucks for both durability and power,” says Patrick Dean, Kenworth chief engineer. “An over-spec’d truck may reduce fuel mileage and increase acquisition costs, while an under-spec’d truck may not be sufficient to move the load, or may increase maintenance costs. The challenge is to achieve the right balance between the truck’s job requirement and expected annual mileage to help produce the lowest operating cost per mile.”

Weight and terrain are primary factors. “First ask what is the

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weight you are going to be hauling and over what terrain,” says Chad Semler, director of product marketing for severe service, Navistar. Different loads and varied geography make it difficult to suggest a generic heavy haul spec.

According to John Felder, Volvo Trucks North America, “The load will determine the number of axles in terms of configuration and capacity, truck suspension, engine, gearbox, driveline, braking capacity and truck frame strength. Another consideration is the location of the operation in terms of onhighway/off-highway ratio, terrain and geographic factors.”

Different weight levels require different components. “There are a number of levels of heavy haul applications,” says Dean. “The first is 120,000 to 140,000 lbs., which can be met fairly easily with normal components. The next level is 140,000 to 180,000

lbs., which is more expensive but nothing specialized. The 180,000- to 240,000-lb. level starts requiring dedicated components to do the job. The 240,000- to 330,000-lb. level requires planetary axles and an auxiliary transmission. As the GCWR goes up, vehicle speed comes down and the price of the chassis goes up dramatically — in some cases, three to four times what a 120,000-lb. tractor would cost.”

BALANCE STARTABILITY AND TOP SPEED The engine, transmission and axles must work in concert to get the load started and keep it moving at the desired speed.

“We prioritize and optimize the powertrain first when spec’ing a truck,” says Brian Daniels, severe duty product manager, Freightliner Trucks.

“This includes everything from the driveline, axles, transmission and engines. A good starting point is the desired road speed and startability. Knowing where and how a customer plans to operate a vehicle is essential in optimizing the powertrain.

Freightliner’s powertrain partner, Detroit, has dedicated technical resources (TSRs) located in each region in the U.S. and Canada to ensure all of the requirements above are considered and optimized.”

GCWR impacts driveline selection and the torque capabilities of drivelines. Dean

explains that the driveline serves as a fusible link, protecting the expensive items such as transmissions and rear axles. “Drivelines must be capable of transmitting the torque required to do the job, though up-sizing drivelines is often required in these applications,” he notes. “Most heavy axles rated 46,000 lbs. or higher are capable of some high GCW ratings, but gear ratios and transmission selections are key to finding low enough gears to pull the heavy loads up grades, as well as achieve top speeds as required to haul on the highway.”

Components need to be properly rated. “The rear axle configuration of the truck will need to safely support the weight placed on the fifth wheel,” says Felder. “Then, it is time to move the load down the road where the driveline torque requirements are addressed. Determine the maximum engine torque you can transmit through the transmission gearing and axles.

Consideration and analysis of the terrain and geography needs to be performed because each will affect driveline torque. It’s important to balance engine power and driveline in terms of torque and road speed, where the top speed can be calculated.

The trade-off when spec’ing the driveline is to have an unloaded truck capable of highway speeds to get to the next job.”

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An over-spec’d truck may reduce fuel mileage and increase acquisition costs, while an under-spec’d truck may not be sufficient to move the load, or may increase maintenance costs. The challenge is to achieve the right balance between the truck’s job requirement and expected annual mileage to help produce the lowest operating cost per mile.

Technology now makes it easier to perform the necessary calculations. “We now have programs where you can input your desired speed, grade and load and it will help you determine an optimum range of gear ratios,” says Semler.

Make sure you understand the trade-offs with any decisions. “The rear axle ratio choice will affect startability, but choose it carefully to ensure a good balance between cruise speed and low gearing,” says Dean.

“Kenworth recommends a startability of 15% or 20% for most heavy haul applications. You typically don’t want to spec anything faster than a 4.11:1 ratio unless you are running a two-speed rear axle or an auxiliary transmission. In extreme applications involving bridge decks or oil field

equipment, you may see ratios upwards of 10:1 or even 14:1.

“For haulers running long distances at highway speeds, the ratio chosen should be as low as possible without undermining startability,” he adds. “As a rule of thumb, pick the rear axle ratio for efficiency on the highway and get the startability required from your transmission ratios.”

PREVENT OFF-ROAD SLIP Heavy haul trucks typically operate off road at least part time. This places an emphasis on traction control.

“Kenworth recommends wheel differential locks or a cross lock on at least one drive axle,” says Dean. “Automatic Traction Control is an option on antilock brake systems that control wheel spin on slippery surfaces, which can be a big help when starting a load on a muddy jobsite.”

Mack axles come standard with an interaxle power divider.

“It will automatically shift up to 75% of the power to the axle that has traction,” says Tim Wrinkle, Mack Trucks construction product manager. “There is no button to push; it does it on its own.”

There is also available interwheel from side to side; if you lose traction on one wheel, it will apply up to 75% of the power to the other wheel. “We also have the differential lock available,” says Dean. “If you are stuck, you can lock those axles and walk out.”

KEEP THE WHEELBASE AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE Don’t make the truck’s wheelbase any longer than necessary because it reduces maneuverability, which is critical for heavy haul tractors that need to negotiate crowded jobsites. “The desire

additions you are going to have on the truck, such as headache racks, toolboxes and lift axles for added capacity,” says Semler.

“But a longer wheelbase does reduce your maneuverability and turning radius. A shorter wheelbase with a setback axle is your most maneuverable.

“Generally, you will get more front axle loading with a setback axle and a shorter wheelbase,” he continues. “That may cause issues if you are off road in the soft soil. You want to keep your loading pretty equal so you don’t cause sinking in soft soil.”

Bridge laws and other legislative requirements need to be considered when spec’ing the wheelbase. “The trade-offs to be balanced are the laws, application requirements and maneuverability,” says Felder.

“Steerable lift axles may help

AS A RULE OF THUMB, PICK THE REAR AXLE RATIO FOR EFFICIENCY ON THE HIGHWAY AND GET THE STARTABILITY REQUIRED FROM YOUR TRANSMISSION RATIOS.” would be to target the shortest wheelbase possible to maximize maneuverability while still meeting federal or local regulations,” says Daniels.

Yet, there are advantages and disadvantages to both longer and shorter wheelbases. “In tractors, a longer wheelbase may be desired for spreading the load.

A longer wheelbase may also be required for accessories or

balance the trade-offs.”

“Heavy haulers in need of pusher axles to comply with local weight and axle requirements can choose from steerable and nonsteerable types,” says Dean. “A 20,000-lb. steerable is most common, but a 22,000-lb. steerable or non-steerable is also available.

Operators who run non-steerable pushers often have to lift the pusher to negotiate corners

or they end up scrubbing tires.

Steerable pushers offer the benefit of improved tire life because the axle will steer through the corner rather than scrubbing the tires. This also reduces the stress on the truck in these situations.

The most versatile configuration is a 22,000-lb. steer axle, 46,000lb. tandem drive axles and a 20,000-lb. steerable pusher.”

Proper positioning of the fifth wheel is also critical to ensure full use of the rated capacity of all axles, especially the front.

Wider tires can help handle heavy loads and meet certain state requirements but come with a maneuverability penalty.

Certain heavy haulers need wideaspect front tires not only to handle the load, but also to meet some state tire width requirements. “The rule is typically 600 psi of tire width, but it can be as low as 500-psi width,” says Dean. “Mounting 425/65R22.5 tires on the front will be good for up to 22,000 lbs. on the steer axle in most states. You can go to wider 445 section tires to maximize tire width and improve flotation over loose surfaces.

“Heavy haulers often find themselves on jobsites maneuvering at slow speeds, which places a lot of pressure on the steering system. This creates cooling concerns,” he notes. “Kenworth recommends an oil cooler on the steering system to maintain safe operating temperatures under demanding conditions.”

ENGINE CONSIDERATIONS Traditionally, most heavy haulers use a 15-liter engine. But the truck industry as a whole has

The ratio of on-highway vs. off-highway use will have a large influence on how you spec a truck. Automated manual transmissions (AMTs) are changing the equation, with Mack claiming its 13-speed AMT offers favorable startability and on-road axle gearing.

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Different loads and varied geography make it difficult to suggest a generic heavy haul spec.

You really need to understand your load and the terrain you will be hauling it over.

been “right-sizing” engines for the specific demands. “In 2009, 56% of all the U.S. Class 8 trucks had engines of greater than 13 liters,” says Wrinkle. “In 2016, that was already reduced to about 40% for the entire Class 8 industry.”

As power densities have increased, the 13-liter engines now cross over the ratings of many larger 15-liter products.

“The industry is recognizing that you can do these heavy hauls with a 13-liter engine that you couldn’t do many years ago,” says Wrinkle.

Mack claims its 13-liter MP8 is able to deliver big block power and durability. “It is up to 505 hp and 1,860 ft.-lbs. of torque.”

Freightliner Trucks also offers 13-liter engines with up to 505 hp, but concedes that customer needs continue to drive its engine offerings. “We recognize that many heavy haul applications still require larger displacement and big torque to handle the task,” says Daniels. “We continue to offer customers a broad range of 13-, 15- and 16-liter Detroit engines with up to 600 hp and 2,050 lbs.-ft. of torque.”

GEAR FOR SUCCESS “Heavy haulers typically choose an 18-speed manual or automated manual transmission (AMT) because of the super low ratios and close gear splits,” says Dean. “Allison automatic transmissions are also becoming popular with heavy haul customers, both for ease of operation and the initial torque multiplication provided by the torque converter. Two popular examples are the 4500RDS and 4700RDS.” Two- and four-speed auxiliary transmissions and two-speed axles are needed for the heaviest loads. “In both cases, they double the number of available ratios, allowing improved startability and driveability,”

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says Dean. “A two-speed auxiliary transmission will double the reduction, while a two-speed rear axle will increase the reduction by a third. A two-speed axle works well up to about 190,000lb. GCW. Above that, Kenworth recommends an auxiliary transmission with a 52,000-lb. tandem to give a GCWR of 240,000 lbs.”

AMTs are gaining popularity in the vocational market just as they have in line haul. “We offer Eaton MHP, MXP and VXP transmissions, which have very high GCW specifications,” says Semler.

Volvo Trucks recommends its I-Shift AMT for heavy haul trucks. “Powertrain integration and smoother shifting algorithms will reduce driveline shock,” says Felder. “The 13- or 14-speed Volvo I-Shift with crawler gears is a solution for GCW loads up to 220,000 lbs. The deep reduction of the crawler gears provides excellent startability, which reduces the need for a higher axle ratio. This allows a faster rear axle ratio to be paired with the I-Shift with crawler gears, bringing greater fuel efficiency to vocational and heavy haul when at highway

speeds by lowering cruise rpms.

Volvo’s heavy haul software package optimizes shifting for high GCW applications, allowing shifting to occur at higher revs, and enabling drivers to control downshifts.”

Mack has tailored its mDrive HD for heavy haul applications. “The mDrive can go up to 220,000 lbs.,” says Wrinkle.

“We have specific software and shift modes for heavy haul. The engine, the transmission and the axles are all tuned together.” For instance, the Heavy Haul shift mode makes more aggressive shifts and with less skipping.

The startability and steps between gears of the mDrive HD 13-speed with creeper gear match up favorably with an 18-speed transmission.

The 13-speed mDrive offers a 17.5:1 low ratio. “With a standard transmission, typically a low would be around 10:1 and a low/low would go down to 14:1,” says Wrinkle. “With an 18-speed transmission, there is about a 20% gap between each gear shift. So when you make that shift, you are dropping about 250 rpms. It works, but that is a lot of gears to shift through.

A good starting point when spec’ing the driveline is the desired road speed and startability. There are programs and technical resources that can help you perform the necessary calculations.

“Ten-speed transmissions, on the other hand, have a 40% step between those gears and that rpm drop is going to be 500 when you are shifting between them,” he continues. “So when you have a big, heavy load and you need to keep that momentum up, that rpm drop is hurting you in performance and efficiency.”

The 13-speed mDrive splits the difference. “It has about a 28% step in between the gears and it is automated so your foot is not having to do the clutch,” says Wrinkle. “The computer can do it a lot quicker than humans, so you are not losing those rpms and you are getting a lot better performance.”

SUPPORT THE LOAD “Freightliner’s focus on Real Cost of Ownership targets optimizations such as minimizing additional weight to a vehicle,” says Daniels. “Double frame rails are not necessary but are preferred by many of our heavy haul fleets for added durability on longer wheelbase vehicles. Load distribution and application (off road) are factors considered with frame specifications. Additional considerations for added strength would be axle- or suspensionrelated items.”

The amount of frame reinforcement will depend on the truck’s wheelbase and axle capacities. “An inserted 3/8-in. frame is usually required for most heavy haul tractors, but you can get two inserts,” says Dean.

“The longer the wheelbase and the more axle capacity you add, the more rigid the frame needs to be.”

“Many people think they need a double frame rail regardless and they may not,” says Semler. “It depends on the fifthwheel load on the tractor. You may have a high GCW, but you don’t have that huge load on the fifth wheel. Most of it is back on the trailer. If you do have a very high fifth-wheel load, you may require a double frame.”

In some cases, you may want to consider alternatives to a standard lightweight frame. “There is the option of a taller single frame that gives you more strength without the weight of a double,” says Semler. “However, you have other gives and takes.

As you go to a taller frame, you have a higher fifth wheel, so you have a higher ride height for your trailer.” ET

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ew accounting rules — just what you needed. But there is nothing you can do about them if you have annual financial statements prepared by a CPA firm. One good point is that they do not take effect until 2019, giving you time to review the new rules and prepare your internal accounting department to properly record both existing leases (where applicable) and future leases starting in 2019.

So what changes? Currently, lease payments for other than salestype leases are expensed on the income statement. Sales-type leases should be recorded like a purchase where you book the asset as well as a corresponding liability, and depreciate the asset and amortize the liability with the monthly payment. While operating leases only hit the income statement, they are summarized monetarily for five years in the company footnotes. In other words, if someone wants to know what your total fixed commitments are, they can review both the footnote regarding bank debt and the footnote regarding leases.

Starting in 2019, nearly all leases will appear on your balance sheet. In addition to the sales-type leases, it will add two items regarding operating leases to the balance sheet in the form of a Right to Use asset and a corresponding Lease Liability, both of which are amortized over the term of the lease. Existing operating leases as of December 31, 2018, will also have to be converted to the new standards for the remaining payments on those leases.

It’s not very complicated. You add up your total lease payments, which equal your Right to Use asset, and do the same for the Lease Liability. Then you amortize both on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. In most cases, the lease payment you would have used for an operating lease and the amortized amount under the new method should be the same.

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the Lease Liability a dumb-liability not used to calculate both the Debt/Equity ratio and your Debt/Coverage ratio. But who knows how a banker or finance company will look at it? It’s possible that, even if they don’t include the Lease Liability in the debt-related covenants, they might look at your company a different way once they see how your lease liabilities impact its viability. I would.

To give you some insight into the impact of the two operating lease factors involved, take a look at the “Profit Planning Model” below and spend a few minutes contemplating how the new rules will affect your business. It would be a good idea to prepare year-end results with and without the new lease transactions so that you can compare results with prior years.

Using the model, Path 1 will generate the same result with an operating lease or amortization of a Right to Use asset.

Path 2 will be lower because assets increased while net sales did not. Return on assets (ROA) will also be lower because asset balance is higher.

Path 3 will be higher with the Lease Liability included, but not if the dumb Lease Liability is eliminated before the calculation is made.

With the Lease Liability included, financial leverage increases.

Return on equity (ROE) doesn’t change because net income doesn’t change, and adding both an asset and liability means equity doesn’t change.

In the end the changes between an operating lease using the former method and the new method is an increase in assets (lower ROA) and an increase in liabilities (which may be eliminated before calculating debt covenants). ROE, Debt/Equity, Net Worth and EBITDA

3.0% x Profit Before Taxes/ Net Sales x 100

In the figure shown, the profit margin of 3% means that for every $1.00 of sales, the business produced $.03 in profit before taxes.

PATH 2: Asset Turnover

2.3 =

Net Sales/Total Assets

Asset turnover reflects the sales the business produces per dollar invested in assets. The ratio of 2.3 means the firm generated $2.30 in sales for every $1.00 in assets.

Return on Assets

6.9% x Profit Before Taxes/ Total Assets x 100

Leases with maintenance contracts included will need to be bifurcated between lease payment and maintenance payment, with the lessee having the option to include the maintenance portion in the Right to Use asset or to expense it as it is paid. A benefit of bifurcating a lease payment is that the lessee will know the “real” cost of the maintenance.

Short-term leases fall outside of these new requirements. Shortterm leases are leases less than a year. But if you are thinking you can just string together two or three years of one-year leases using the same equipment, forget about it.

So as it stands, you will now have an asset and a liability on our books that you have not had before; the same monthly payment as you had as an operating lease being used to reduce the liability; and a new Lease Liability charge hitting the income statement for the same amount of the lease payment.

The reason for the changes is to put companies that purchase equipment on the same footing as those that lease equipment using operating leases. This means zero impact on those that purchase assets and maybe a problem for those that currently lease.

INSIGHT ON IMPACT OF CHANGES So is an increase in assets with a corresponding increase in liabilities a problem? In my mind, both “yes” and “maybe.” Yes, because it will reduce your return on assets, and maybe, if your banks consider

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Margin do not change. As mentioned previously, however, having more information in front of a lender, or in front of an OEM or other readers of your financial statements, could result in a negative impression compared to what it was before you made these changes.

Consequently, here are some items to ponder: ˜ You may want to segregate out any maintenance agreements to reduce the size of “lease” entries you need to make. ˜ You may want to enter shorter contracts to reduce the amount of the lease transaction. ˜ Your normal equipment rental transactions should not impact these changes.

But you can’t let the accounting or tax tail wag the dog — unless you are very highly leveraged when you add in the leases. If so, you may want to hold off on any further commitments until you reduce your leverage percentage to industry standards.

This is a simple version of what will take place. I assure you, the accounting staff will pull their hair out when they have to implement the change. Thus, I suggest you get started figuring out what to do sooner than later. I would also suggest you work with lessors and have them prepare a summary of how you should record the transaction.

At least it will be a good place to start. ET

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