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TIPS TO COST-EFFECTIVELY OUTFIT TRUCKS WITH ONBOARD AIR

Backhoe-loaders:

Backhoes Lift Capabilities to New Heights Breakout forces and backhoe lifting capabilities continue to climb Pg 24

FACTORS FOR FINER FILTRATION

TRACK LOADER SELECTION 101

What lies behind the demand for enhanced hydraulic filtration

Get back to basics when choosing compact track loaders

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Contents

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TIPS TO OUTFIT TRUCKS WITH ONBOARD AIR Over- or under-spec’ing an onboard air compressor can impact up-front costs and productivity. PAGE 12

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PRODUCTS 8 Equipment Introductions 15 Power Sources

A collection of onboard, portable and towable on-site power options.

20 Trucks & Transportation 28 Backhoe-loaders 32 Oils & Lubricants 38 Compact Track Loaders

DEPARTMENTS 6 Breaking Ground Corporate Giving That Gives Back

40 Jobsite Solutions CTL Proves a Sweet

Addition for Sugar Hill

44 Running the Business Finish Out Strong in 2015 — and 2016

FEATURES BACKHOES LIFT 24 CAPABILITIES TO NEW HEIGHTS pg 24

Hydraulic Handheld Tools Give Contractors a Break from Tier Changes

With the development of Tier 4 Final equipment and the subsequent rise in costs, contractors are looking at more economical options, such as hydraulically powered tools and equipment. ForConstructionPros.com/12109678

Breakout forces and backhoe lifting capabilities continue to climb.

FACTORS FOR FINER FILTRATION pg 30 The increased sensitivity of components and systems has produced the need for finer hydraulic filtration.

PROFIT MATTERS: 6 STEPS TO SECURE YOUR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS pg 34 Resist taking a “faith-based” approach to cyber security for your digital business systems.

COMPACT TRACK LOADER SELECTION 101 pg 36 Take a back to basics approach when adding a new compact track loader to your fleet.

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

Corporate Giving That Gives Back

T Becky Schultz / bschultz@acbusinessmedia.com

is the season for philanthropic gestures of all sorts as corporations seek to “spread good will” among their customers and prospects during the holiday season. The degree to which you believe in a company’s apparent generosity depends largely on your level of cynicism and any prior information or preconceptions you may have about a particular

organization and its business practices. (Claims by Volkswagen as a champion of the environment would be tough to swallow, for example.) Putting such cynicism aside, it is possible for a company to be both generous and enterprising in its philantrhopic endeavors. The construction industry has proven this many times, whether through

participation in local charitable drives, or donating equipment and personnel for disaster cleanup efforts whenever and wherever it’s needed. Big or small, such efforts showcase the company’s generosity, corporate citizenship and, in certain cases, its capabilities and area(s) of expertise to the communities affected. A national construction services firm based in the Midwest is showcasing its efforts and abilities in a bigger, bolder way. It was announced last month that The Boldt Company, based in Appleton, WI, will be donating time and resources to make the campus of a new osteopathic medical college in Jefferson, WI, “shovel ready.” While exact figures for the donation weren’t provided, the value is estimated in the millions. This reflects a hefty sum, but it’s not the company’s first sizable donation, though it is the first to a for-profit venture. However, the funding model for the College of Osteopathic Medicine project is predicated on gifts and grants, including the donation by the city of Jefferson of 100 acres of former agricultural land for the campus. Boldt will donate time, personnel and resources to help get the $125 million project — which has seen its share of stumbling blocks — moving forward. The college will help fill a need by training qualified medical personnel, plus the construction process and college will generate hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in economic activity and income for the area. For Boldt, the donation provides a chance to highlight its philanthropy on a large scale, and solidify its standing within the medical community, where it ranks as one of the top 10 healthcare builders in the country. In addition, Boldt plans to bid on construction of the academic structures. I suspect it will have a very good chance of being awarded the project. A side benefit of such philanthropy is the ongoing positive publicity it generates. Not only was the initial donation front page news, once ground is broken, there will be positive “touch points” with the media for months to come. It’s doubtful many construction firms have the resources for a donation on this scale. Yet, philanthropic efforts at any level can have a positive impact on the community and the perception of your company within it. Whether it’s donating time, money and equipment, or food, clothing and holiday gifts, giving back to those around you feels good — and can continue to be good for your business well after the holiday season has come and gone. ET

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EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTIONS

Take a look through the next couple of pages for the latest equipment available. You’ll find a sampling of both new machines and models that have been revamped by the manufacturers. For more information on these products, fill out the reader service card following page 14 or visit the Buyers Guide at ForConstructionPros.com. Wacker Neuson

ET145 Compact Excavator K-Tec

1263 ADT Pull Scraper The 1263 ADT earthmoving scraper offers a heaped capacity of 63 cu. yds. (ISO) and an empty tare weight of 61,000 lbs. Its 15.25-ft.-long bucket and larger gate belly provide an extra 9 cu. yds. of capacity over the 1254 ADT, allowing for more material capacity and easy, efficient loading with an excavator. To further maximize capacity, a push dozer in the cut is recommended to utilize the standard roller push-block. The unit is designed to be pulled with 40-ton or larger articulated dump trucks, with its hitch system transferring 32% of the load weight to the point where the truck is designed to carry it. A digital display screen is included in the truck cab to access visual operating details, track load count productivity and for troubleshooting/serviceability.

The 14-ton ET145 delivers the power and performance of a large machine while maintaining the benefits of a smaller mini-excavator. Rubber or hybrid tracks allow it to access finished surfaces without leaving marks; steel tracks are also available. A full-size, heavy-duty dozer blade helps with backfilling and grading jobs, while adding more stability. The 127° boom swing allows operators to dig along walls and trenches, work around pipes and dig along traffic lanes. The unit produces a breakout force of 20,500 lbs. and digging depth of 18 ft. It is powered by a 75-hp Perkins turbocharged, Tier 4 Final diesel engine. It includes a spacious cab with optimal visibility to the work site, a 3.5-in. display with machine interface and climate control unit (heat and air conditioning are standard) and easy to reach controls.

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Komatsu

D61-24 Crawler Dozer The D61-24 features a 168-hp SAA4D107E-3 6.8-liter, Tier 4 Final-certified engine, hydrostatic transmission and Komatsu Variable Geometry Turbocharger (KVGT), which creates optimal engine response and helps maintain a high level of passive regeneration. The unit provides a choice between quick-shift, three-speed mode and a variable, 20-speed customizable transmission mode. Auto-idle shutdown and economy modes help reduce idle time and save fuel, while the H-Mode enhancement allows for high duty cycle applications requiring extra engine speed. The multi-lingual, 7-in. high-resolution LCD monitor with Ecology Guidance helps operators monitor machine performance and follow real-time integrated diagnostics.

Skyjack

TH Series Telehandlers The TH series includes four telehandler models powered by 74-hp Deutz TCD 2.9L Tier 4 Final engines that require no diesel particulate filter, diesel exhaust fluid or other active exhaust aftertreatment. The engine provides 221 lbs.-ft. of torque and 18,000 lbs. of tractive effort on the SJ643 TH and SJ843 TH, and 287 lbs.-ft. of torque and 20,000 lbs. of tractive effort on the SJ1044 TH and SJ1056 TH. A 107-hp Deutz engine is optional (SJ1044 TH and SJ1056 TH). Maximum lift heights range from 43 to 56 ft. with lift capacities of 10,000 to 12,000 lbs. Simpler rear axle stabilization, hydraulics systems, outriggers, controls, engine servicing, electronics and option packages ensure reliability and ease of service. Features include an external extension cylinder and top-mounted extension chain, Dana powershift transmission and axles, modular cab, simple control panel design and multi-function engine display.

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Kubota

Utility Tractors The 47-hp (gross) L47 and 63-hp (gross) M62 four-wheel-drive loader and landscaper utility tractors are powered by Kubota diesel engines and hydrostatic transmissions, and come in tractor-loader (TL) or tractor-loaderbackhoe (TLB) configurations. The L47 has a new backhoe with a digging depth up to 10 ft., while the backhoe on the M62 has a 14-ft. digging capability. Fuel tank capacity is increased to 17.7 gal. Optional cabs come with a heater and a new design with a 27% increase in foot room for backhoe operation. Side-positioned loader controls provide ease of operation and at-a-glance information when using the loader or backhoe. Features include a larger LCD screen, added throttle-up button, boom lock and new quick coupler (M62).

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Our Volvo E-Series excavator has allowed us to do things that are just plain amazing.

That’s our Ex Factor. – Jim Whitaker, fleet manager, Whitaker Construction

Whitaker Construction has more than 60 years’ experience in underground construction. As one of the largest utility contractors in their region, they have to operate with a cutting edge. Jim says the EC380E gives them that edge — working up to a 480 class size, while fitting in tighter spaces — allowing them to tackle challenging jobs with more efficiency. Find tips to get the most from your excavator at volvoce.com/ExFactor.

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EQUIPMENT INTRODUCTIONS

Liebherr

XPower Large Wheel Loaders

Pettibone

Extendo 944B Telehandler The Extendo 944B delivers a 44-ft. 4-in. maximum lift height, 9,000-lb. maximum load capacity and 30-ft. 3-in. forward reach. Its 117-hp Cummins QSF 3.8 Tier 4 Final turbo diesel engine features electronic control and protection with selective catalytic reduction aftertreatment. A Parker IQAN-MD3 display provides instant engine and aftertreatment diagnostics. The Dana T12000 Powershift series transmission offers three speeds forward/reverse, and is complemented by a heavy-duty transmission cooler. Single joystick pilot-operated controls allow for smooth control of all boom and auxiliary hydraulics. The unit provides four-wheel, two-wheel and crab steering modes and has a 12-ft. 4-in. turning radius. Two wide-stance, heavy-duty lift cylinders with automatic fork and load leveling eliminate the need for slave cylinders. A 24° frame sway and rear axle stabilization system further improve load stability.

The XPower L 550 to L 586 loaders feature stronger axles and a standard power-split driveline that combines a hydrostatic and a mechanical drive, with automatic adjustment between drives based on the application. Liebherr Power Efficiency software coordinates the engine, transmission and hydraulics to enable up to a 30% fuel efficiency gain. The 191- to 354-hp Tier 4 Final diesel engines operate at a low 1,100 to 1,300 rpm, and feature selective catalytic reduction technology that does not require a diesel particulate filter or exhaust gas recirculation. The loaders feature 39,022- to 71,871-lb. operating weights. Tipping loads range from 26,896 to 47,620 lbs. and bucket capacities span 4.19 to 7.85 cu. yds. Breakout force ranges from 28,101 to 58,450 lbs. A standard automatic self-locking differential provides continuous control of tractive force and reduces tire wear SEE VIDEO: by up to 25% by preventing wheel slippage.

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Western Material & Design

FasTrac Concrete Mixer Attachment

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The 750-lb. FasTrac Concrete Mixer attachments come in 1/2- and 3/4-cu.-yd. capacities and can convert any skid steer into a portable concrete mixer. They enable pouring on the left or right side, and the discharge chute extends up to 6 ft. for more latitude when positioning the mixer. The main trough is designed to prevent dry mix from gathering in corners, and the solid steel, all-welded mixing auger can operate in either direction for improved mixing. A rubber trough base provides the flexibility to handle aggregates of varying sizes. Pour gate seals prevent water and material from escaping, making the attachments suitable for self-leveling applications involving a more fluid mix. The units are powered by a hydraulic motor connected to the standard quick disconnects for the loader.

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Kawasaki

Task Master Tool Carriers The KCM 67TM7 and 70TM7 Task Master tool carriers come with parallel-lift loader linkage and quick couplers for pallet fork and similar applications. The 67TM7 handles a 2.8-cu.-yd. coupler bucket or 3.1-cu.-yd. pin-on general-purpose bucket. It has 5+ in. more hinge pin height than the 67Z7 Z-linkage model. The 70TM7 can handle a 3.4-cu.-yd. coupler bucket or 3.7-cu.-yd. pin-on bucket, and has 8+ in. more hinge pin height and more breakout force than the 70Z7. The units feature four-speed hydrostatic transmissions and 152-hp Isuzu 4HK1 (67TM7) and 168-hp Cummins QSB6.7 (70TM7) diesel engines that don’t require a diesel particulate filter or selective catalytic reduction. IntelliDig balances rimpull and hydraulic digging force to match conditions, while the SimulLoad system allows simultaneous actuation of lift and tilt.

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Brown Bear

Ditch Padding Attachment Designed for trenches up to 24 in. wide, the ditch padding attachment for use with Brown Bear’s 148- to 350-hp 4x4 tool carriers and 4x4 and 6x6 off-highway carriers works parallel to a trench and deposits screened backfill into it, while materials greater than the screen size are deposited on the opposite side. The fully interchangeable attachment uses a vibrating rotary drum screen fed by a discontinuous auger paddle design that pulverizes the fill before it enters the screen, allowing more fine material to pass through. Various drum screening sizes are available starting at 1 in. The screen is powered hydraulically from the carrier’s implement hydraulic system and is fully adjustable for speed and direction from the cabin. A fluted cleaning drum with flexible cleaning blades counter rotates to the direction of the drum, cleaning the spaces between the rotating screening bars.

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P OWE R SOU R C E S By Curt Bennink

Under-body compressors are more involved to install, but they can provide air flow and pressure comparable to a towable compressor.

Tips to Outfit Trucks with

ONBOARD AIR W

hen selecting an onboard air compressor, start with the basics. Determine how much pressure (psi) and flow (cfm) is required, then determine the duty cycle. “Ask yourself what you will be doing with the compressor and then make sure you will not be overworking it,” advises Tim Worman, business development manager at IMT. “For example, if you run a 1-in. impact wrench 80% of the time, you would overwork a 35-cfm compressor. You would cycle the compressor more often and waste time while the air tank is refilling.” A compressor with a higher cfm rating would be more appropriate. Evaluate tools used on a regular basis to determine power requirements. “The tools that you use most often need to operate with maximum efficiency and no downtime,” says Mike

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Pettigrew, marketing manager, VMAC. Consider air tool specifications as well as maintenance. “If air tools are improperly serviced, they require more air power to do the same job as a properly serviced air tool.” Air flow is obviously the No. 1 requirement. “If you use multiple tools simultaneously, add their cfm together to be able to operate both at the same time,” says Jim Perschke, VP of Global Sales, Vanair Mfg. Most tools require 90 or 100 psi, though some may require 150 to 200 psi. Once you determine the flow and pressure requirements, make sure the truck and/or PTO can handle the load. More horsepower is required for higher flows and pressures.

DRIVE CONSIDERATIONS Power requirements also help determine the best compressor drive option. “In the 100- to

Over- or under-spec’ing impacts up-front costs and productivity.

200-cfm range, the up-front cost of engine driven is significantly more than a PTO-driven compressor,” says Perschke. “In the 20- to 90-cfm range, the decision is really made by how the truck is equipped. Does the truck already utilize hydraulics or is it equipped with a PTO port for a hydraulic system? If the answer is no, then an engine-driven compressor is the right answer.” “The most effective way to drive a compressor is largely dependent on the application,” says Worman. “While in the past, direct PTO drives were most common — partially because other options led to significant power inefficiencies — engineering improvements to these alternatives have increased the number of compressor drive options. If the machine already has a hydraulic system, a hydraulic compressor drive might be a simple solution.” If not, owners

are increasingly choosing a gas or diesel engine rather than the truck’s main engine as the primary drive. High-demand air applications still favor a PTO drive. “A simple rule of thumb: if the application requires more than 25 hp, the under-deck PTO drive is the right choice,” says Perschke. Below-deck, PTO compressors are an alternative to a tow-behind. They are typically rotary screw designs capable of delivering 90 to 220 cfm of air. “If you used a tow-behind or skid-mounted compressor to perform your job in the past, then you would require more than 25 hp and would need a PTOdriven system,” says Perschke. “Under-deck air compressors will operate large pneumatic tools like jackhammers, rock drills and underground boring equipment.” However, be careful to avoid common mistakes when selecting

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POWER S OU RCES

an under-body compressor. A compressors exist, the dominant for high-power air tools, such as common issue is not underconfigurations are rotary screw jackhammers. In addition, they standing what continuous-duty and reciprocating. are a relatively simple design torque limitations exist, or how Reciprocating compreswith no valves. They the truck needs to be ordered so sors come in single-and provide instant air that the under-body unit will fit two-stage variants. The on demand but do properly. “Fuel tanks, exhaust, single-stage version require very high brakes, cab-to-axle, wheelbase uses one piston rotor speeds. and cab type all have an impact stroke to com“Rotary on the integration process,” says press the screw comPerschke. Other issues include air, and the pressors and potential relocation of DEF two-stage reciprocating tanks or 4x4 transfer cases. comprespiston comTrucks can be factory sor has two pressors each equipped with connections to the separate have unique engine and transmission control compresbenefits, and modules to improve the quality sion strokes. This VMAC rotary screw compressor IMT offers of compressor installation. The first mounts under the hood and is driven both types to Engine-driven above-deck compresprovide our by a belt on the engine crankshaft. compressors save wear and tear on sion stroke customers with These compressors are capable of the truck’s engine and transmispartially the best option producing up to 150 cfm and 175 psi. to meet their sion. “Engine-driven, above-deck compresses air compressors are often self-conthe air, then specific needs,” tained units, as they may have sends it to a second compression says Worman. “Today’s larger their own battery, fuel tank and stroke to complete compression. equipment is creating a greatair reservoir,” says Al Kuhlman, The key difference is that the er demand for air to get the job assistant product manager, Stellar two-stage compressor will have done. So when an operator needs Industries. Installation is simple: an easier time keeping up with a continuous supply of air on they can be bolted to the truck constant demand, such as that demand, it makes sense to invest bed, have an airline run to the air created by an impact wrench. in rotary screw compressors. filter/regulator and they’re ready The single-stage compressor These units are designed to run to use. can save for extended periods of time.” Engine-driven compressors can Diesel and up-front Although rotary screw comgas options cost in less pressors don’t require a reservoir save wear and tear on the truck’s are commondemanding tank, IMT recommends utilizengine and transmission. They also ly available. applicaing a tank to help dissipate heat offer very easy installation. “Diesel tions. They and remove moisture from the engines are generally air. “In addition, a reservoir tank significantly offer presprovides operators with a quick more expensures from burst of air without the need to sive,” says 70 to 100 power up the compressor,” says Perschke. psi, while Worman. “It might two-stage Rotary screw compressors are make sense compressors not necessary for short, interto choose one are often mittent air needs. “For those over the other used for applications, a reciprocating pisif the operahigher preston compressor is likely the best tor plans to sures from option,” says Worman. “If you use chassis fuel 100 to 250 psi. are not operating anything more rather than havRotary screw than a 1/4-in. impact wrench, ing to constantly fill compressors typically utiyou are probably just fine with the compressor’s fuel tank.” lize two precise meshing rotary a reciprocating compressor. Be screws to compress the air realistic about your use, and RECIPROCATING VS. between them. They can provide don’t buy purely on price.” ROTARY SCREW high volumes of high-pressure Each compressor type has While other types of air air at a continuous duty cycle unique characteristics. “Rotary

“Today’s larger equipment is creating a greater demand for air to get the job done. So when an operator needs a continuous supply of air on demand, it makes sense to invest in rotary screw compressors. These units are designed to run for extended periods of time.” — Tim Worman, business development manager, IMT

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TRUCK-MOUNTED COMPRESSOR GUIDE Each type of truck-mounted compressor has advantages and disadvantages. This is a list of the pros/cons associated with each type of compressor configuration for your consideration.

UNDER-HOOD COMPRESSORS PROS »» Space savings: There is a relatively small footprint with nothing mounted on

the service body »» Lightweight system only adds 150 to 200 lbs. to GVW »» High cfm output for the size: Rotary screw designs produce flows from 30 to 150 cfm »» Quiet operation »» Truck engine keeps compressor warm if operating in extremely cold environments »» Air-to-liquid heat exchangers plumbed to the truck’s cooling system keep the compressor cool in hot climates »» No additional engine to service »» No PTO required: Rotary screw compressor for 100% duty cycle »» Feature automatic engine speed control that matches air demand to maximize performance while reducing fuel costs

CONS »» Belt driven off engine crank pulley and can be disabled if belt is not

properly maintained »» Substantial labor associated with installation in certain applications »» Harder to perform general maintenance than above-deck counterparts »» Truck engine run time »» Application specific and will not fit on every truck »» Non-transferrable between trucks

UNDER-DECK COMPRESSORS PROS »» Produce air flows comparable to tow-behind compressors and skid-mount

compressors »» Rotary screw compressor provides 100% duty cycle »» Using the truck engine to power the compressor means the customer is automatically compliant with Tier 4 emissions standards »» Weigh about one-third of a skid or tow behind, allowing operators to choose lighter GVW trucks to get the job done »» Take up no space on the truck body and leave the hitch open for other equipment »» Truck engine speeds are relatively low to deliver high cfm requirements »» There is only one engine to maintain

CONS »» Accessibility of the compressor for service »» Truck engine run time »» Exposed to the environment »» Can typically only operate the compressor while parked »» Application designed: For many body designs, upfitters are forced to design their own mounting points and drive shafts to power the compressor »» Non-transferrable between trucks

ABOVE-DECK COMPRESSORS PROS »» Offer many different cfm and pressure ranges compared to under-body

or under-hood counterparts »» Choice between piston compression and rotary screw compression »» Easy to install »» Typically installed in a very easily accessed location, making maintenance easier »» Choice of engine or hydraulic drive »» Transferrable between truck bodies »» Self-powered models save on truck fuel costs and wear and tear on the vehicle engine and transmission

CONS »» Take up bed space »» Open to elements »» Higher perceivable noise levels due to location »» Added weight and maintenance of additional engine if self-powered »» Truck engine run time if hydraulically powered

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Above-deck compressors are the most popular for mechanic’s trucks because there is already room on the side pack; you can choose between rotary screw or reciprocating piston to meet air demands; and they can be driven by self-contained engines or the vehicle hydraulics.

Under-hood air compressors are a viable option when there are space constraints on the truck’s transmission or in the truck bed. However, they are application specific and will only fit on certain trucks models. screw compressors generally produce more cfm output for their footprint, but a two-stage reciprocating compressor can produce higher pressures,” says Kuhlman. “Since reciprocating compressors have more moving parts, they tend to be heavier than rotary screw compressors and take up more space.” Also consider return on investment. “When up-front cost is the primary driver, the reciprocating air compressor is the cheaper solution,” Pettigrew points out. “When jobsite performance and job cost are the primary drivers, then the rotary screw will provide a better long-term return on investment.” But there will be tradeoffs with any choice. “The size of the compressor and the materials used in its manufacture will all impact weight, performance, maintenance and life expectancy,” says Perschke. “It is very difficult to get everything. For example, a cast iron reciprocating compressor might be heavier than an aluminum design; however, the cast iron design will last longer. A reciprocating compressor requires an air storage tank, whereas rotary screw compressors do not.”

room on the side pack. “Underbody air compressors are used when a lot of air is required and the customer has the ability to run two PTO units or only needs an air compressor and does not run other PTO-driven equipment,” says Kuhlman. “Under-hood air compressors are another viable option when there are space constraints either on the truck’s transmission or in the truck’s bed,” he continues. “Under-hood air compressors are a great option when using a van body as a work truck platform,

I also need to determine which power source I have available on the truck, including PTO and/ or hydraulics. Lastly, I need to understand my applications, and what other equipment may be needed on the jobsite, such as a crane, welder, generator or booster.”

AVOID COMMON MISTAKES Make sure you understand compressor duty cycle. “One of the most common mistakes is choosing an air compressor that

“The size of the compressor and the materials used in its manufacture will all impact weight, performance, maintenance and life expectancy. It is very difficult to get everything.”

CHOOSE THE BEST PLACEMENT Above-deck compressors are the most popular for mechanic’s trucks since there is already

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— Jim Perschke, VP of Global Sales, Vanair since there is very little vehicle work area taken.” Consider both the vehicle and your specific requirements for a compressor when deciding upon placement. “To determine whether an under-hood, under-body or above-deck air compressor is most appropriate for my application, I need to consider the design of my truck body, including space and weight limitations,” says Pettigrew. “The amount of air I require for my tools or application is critical at this point, as this may reduce the number of available options.

requires a 100% duty cycle in an application that would require one with less,” says Kuhlman. “One example would be choosing a rotary screw compressor and operating it periodically. Rotary screw compressors work best when allowed to get to their operating temp and run there for a period of time greater than 15 minutes,” he explains. “This allows the moisture to evaporate out of the oil in the compressor, saving on maintenance requirements. In this instance, a reciprocating compressor would be best.”

Avoid under sizing to save up-front cost. “You may go with a smaller cfm air compressor to save money up front, but your application requires more air flow than what the compressor can efficiently produce,” says Kuhlman. “This leads to increased duty cycles and premature wear on compressor components, and ultimately replacing the compressor.” Also avoid purchasing simply based on past history. Advancements in air compressor technology have given customers many new options. Research all options and technology advancements. “Air compressors are one of the most important pieces of equipment on the jobsite and deserve the necessary attention to ensure the best solution is specified for the application,” says Pettigrew. Invest the time to understand both the application and work environment. “This includes speaking with operators on the jobsite and learning about their challenges, and how they truly use the truck and air compressor,” says Pettigrew. “An example of how purchasing may make a mistake is if they specify an air compressor that has its own engine power so that the truck engine does not have to idle. This is a great idea on the surface,” he notes, “but in reality, the operator may continue to idle the truck engine because they need to keep the cab heated in the winter and cooled in the summer.” ET

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The EB10000 generator is compact, lightweight and features a narrow-shaped design, centralized exhaust mechanism and newly developed alternator. • Provides a maximum output of 10,000 watts • Digital Auto Voltage Regulator (DAVR) improves output capability by holding the voltage stable within 1% over time during standard operation • i-Monitor digital operation system with lighting for at a glance condition monitoring • Operates at approximately 72 dB at 23 ft. • Honda GX630 V-Twin engine

The Viper Diesel D80 80-cfm rotary screw air compressor delivers enough power to operate 90-lb. jack hammers as well as 1 1/2-in. impact wrenches. • Compact footprint small enough to fit behind the cab of a vehicle or be mounted on the side pack • Infinitely variable throttle control minimizes fuel consumption • Kubota Tier 4 Final-certified engine • Completely self-contained and easily transferable via a lifting bail • V-TEC Vanair Total Electronic Control System allows for diagnostic and speed control including air pressure and temperature, engine rpm and fuel level

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Doosan Utility Mount P185WDOU Compressor The utility mount P185WDOU features a bank of thermostatically controlled electric cooling fans, which engages only when required for maximum fuel efficiency and quieter operation. • Free-air delivery of 185 cfm with a rated operating pressure of 100 psi • Backlit LED Quick View Screens for easy viewing of up to 13 commonly used parameters and fault codes • 49-hp Doosan D24 Tier 4 Final engine with diesel oxidation catalyst • Full-sized, locking end doors provide faster inspection of fluid levels and filters and quick access to the battery and spin-on oil separator

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The 375 family of portable air compressors includes six models ranging from 300 to 425 acfm at operating pressures to 200 psig. • Available with Caterpillar or John Deere fourcylinder, Tier 4 Interim-compliant diesel engines • Meet EPA sound requirements of 76 dBA at 7 meters • Full fluid containment retention frame • Diagnostic electronic control system with text display • Two-stage dry-type intake filters • Available with heavy-duty highway towable running gear

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Magnum Gaseous-fueled Mobile Generators This line of gaseous-fueled mobile generators ranges from 100 through 396 kW and can run directly on well gas in addition to natural gas and propane. • Engine management systems automatically adjust to run on propane, natural gas or well gas • Paralleling capabilities and automatic changeover ensure power output is maintained • Heavy-duty spark-ignited engine designed to handle impurities from running on raw natural gas • Easy to use, programmable full-featured controller • Sound-attenuated enclosure

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Case offers a 12,000-watt generator and 3-in-1 compressor/generator/ welder. • Generator features a continuous 9,500 watts with up to 40 amps of output, a single-cylinder engine, collapsible, foldaway handle and vibration-resistant frame • 3-in-1 model includes a compressor providing 22 cfm at 100 psi, a welder supplying 250 amps of power at 70% duty cycle and a generator offering a peak of 5,500 watts, plus a 30-gal. air tank or tankless option

The 205-lb. RAPTAIR-G30 rotary screw compressor provides a continuous 30 cfm at 100 psi and is rated for 100% duty cycle for constant, smooth air delivery. • Fully integrated package with WHASP tank technology that ensures both the air and oil are cooled • 14-hp Subaru EX40 OHC gasoline engine • Easily mounts with four bolts on the top of the side-pack of a service body • Small footprint takes up 20.3” x 33.5” on the body and measures 21 in. high

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Caterpillar XQ375 Tier 4 Final Diesel Generator Set The XQ375 mid-sized diesel generator set meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards and is rated for standby operation at 375 ekW and for prime operation at 290, 320 or 340 ekW, depending on voltage and frequency. • Powered by a fuel-efficient C13 ACERT engine equipped with the Cat NOx Reduction System • EMCP 4.4 control panel, ADEM A4 and Cat Digital Voltage Regulator (DVR) sense changes and automatically adjust key performance parameters • Accepts 100% rated load in one step • 76-dBA sound level at 7 meters at 110% of the prime rating

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Kaeser M114 Mobilair The M114 Mobilair portable compressor produces 375 cfm at 100 psig. • Over-sized fuel tank, power-saving Sigma Profile rotary screw airend and heavyduty Deutz Tier 4 Interim engine allow for 10+ hours of uninterrupted operation • Fully weather-proofed canopy and wide-opening gullwing doors provide quick access to all components for easy servicing, plus reduce noise levels • Steel chassis, torsion bar suspension, over-sized tires and instrument and light package ensure easy portability and optimal road handling

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Husqvarna PP 518 Power Pack The 298-lb. PP 518 self-contained power pack uses a hydrostatic pump system to power hydraulic tools and equipment without the use of engine rpms to regulate flow. • Designed to power hydraulic tools requiring 5, 8 or 10 gpm at 2,000 psi • Automatic power-on-demand saves fuel and adjusts to different tools and hose lengths • 18-hp twin-cylinder, OHV, air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start • Insulated side panels and large volume muffler reduce noise and protect the power pack • All controls and hose attachments located on the front of the machine

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The MQ Power 185-cfm DIS185SSI4F air compressor is engineered to meet the needs of construction and equipment rental professionals. • 49-hp Isuzu diesel engine meets Tier 4 Final emissions • Weather-resistant, fully lockable steel housing for safe, unattended operation • Sound-attenuated cabinet • LED digital control panel displays operating temperature, fuel level, engine temperature and speed and also provides engine diagnostics • Large tires provides smooth, stable towing characteristics

The 1,165-lb. XAS 90 air compressor is designed for utility and pneumatic tool applications demanding as much as 88 cfm of air power. • Durable HardHat canopy made of weather-resistant polyethylene protects the 24-hp Kubota diesel engine • Two-stage air intake filter with service indicator • Stepless, fully automatic regulator continuously adjusts engine speed to accommodate air demand and optimize fuel consumption • Spillage-free frame contains 100% of fluids if a leak occurs • Mounted to a single-axle trailer

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IMT CAS80R Rotary Screw Air Compressor The CAS80R hydraulic driven, continuous duty, single-stage, pressure-lubricated, rotary screw air compressor provides high-volume air for use in pneumatic tools, tire service, sandblasting, painting, carbon arc cutting and other compressed air needs. • Offers 33% more air output than the previous model, delivering up to 80 cfm at 150 psi • Increased hydraulic cooling capabilities and an easy to set air pressure output provide a greater range of operation • Hydraulic aftercooler integrated into the design to minimize weight and the physical footprint on top of the body side pack

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WE DO MORE THAN DESIGN EQUIPMENT. Powermate 12,500-watt Portable Generator This 12,500-watt generator features a 22-hp Subaru Electric Start V-twin OHV gas engine with low-oil shutdown. • 8-gal. gas tank with fuel gauge runs up to 6 hours at 50% load • Control panel contains four 120-volt 20A GFCI-protected outlets, one 120/240-volt 50A outlet, one 120-volt 30A twistlock outlet and circuit breaker protection • Idle control feature reduces fuel consumption when power is not being pulled from the generator • Equipped with 13-in. pneumatic wheels and dual folding handles • 12-volt 34Ah battery

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P OWE R SOU R C E S Products Wacker Neuson Industrial-grade Generators

Generac XD5000E Generator The XD5000E is powered by a Tier 4-compliant, industrial-grade diesel engine with low-oil shutdown and singletouch electric start. • TruePower Technology allows for clean, smooth operation of electronics and equipment • 12-gal. fuel tank with fuel gauge provides a runtime of 32 hours at 50% load • Includes four 120V 20A GFCI outlets, one 120V 30A Twist Lock and one 120/240V 20A Twist Lock • 120/240V selector allows full 120V power or 120/240V power output • Includes a fully welded 1 1/4-in. steel frame, integrated lifting eye, hour meter and optional portability kit

American Eagle SHD-60 Hydraulic Drive Air Compressor The updated SHD-60 truck-mounted air compressor offers improved installation, maintenance and serviceability. • Metal enclosure with flip-up lid provides easy access to check oil level and change the air filter • Reconfigured front-mount bulkhead connectors improve installation process • Hydraulic direct-drive system has no belts to break or adjust and provides 30 cfm at 100 psi • Drive system built around a heavy ductile iron balance crankshaft with heavyduty journal bushings and micro-honed connecting rods

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The G625 and G1100 provide sufficient power for larger industrial applications, while load sharing/paralleling enables them to be scaled up for even higher power demands. • G625 produces 500-kW prime and 550-kW standby power and features an 810-hp Volvo six-cylinder Tier 2 diesel engine, heavy-duty sound-attenuated enclosure and skid or trailer mount • G1100 supplies 920-kW prime and 1,015-kW standby power and offers a 1,490-hp Cummins 12-cylinder, Tier 2 diesel engine and heavyduty, sound-attenuated, 20-ft. ISO container • Digital controller with LCD displays • Include 110% fluid containment with liquid level alarm, fuel level gauge at fill point and no-mess oil and radiator drains

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Kohler 55REOZT4 Diesel Mobile Generator The 55REOZT4 is capable of a 46- to 48-kW standby rating and 42- to 43-kW prime and continuous rating. • KDI 3404 engine achieves Tier 4 Final without a DPF • Decision-Maker 3500 digital controller provides intuitive displays and keypad functions, plus advanced network communications for remote monitoring • Fuel tanks sized for 24-hour runtime • Steel sound-attenuating housing with quiet operation of 69 dB(A) at 23 ft. at full load • Compatible with Mobile Paralleling Box that allows users to parallel different sized generators with different fuel types

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Chicago Pneumatic CPS 850 Compressor The 850-cfm CPS 850 diesel compressor features adjustable working pressure between 58 to 150 psi with a maximum unloading pressure of 175 psi. • 250-hp John Deere six-cylinder, Tier 4 Final engine • Intuitive full-color LCD screen controller enables easy programming and viewing of multiple operating parameters, and automatically adjusts output to deliver the flow once the regulator is set to the required pressure • Features an 88-gal. fuel tank, large easy-to-open doors and 100% fluid containment • Weighs 7,980 lbs. and measures 203 in. long, 80 in. wide and 86 in. tall

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Subaru RG3200iS and RG4300iS Inverter Generators The RG3200iS Inverter Series generator is rated at 3,200 watts and the RG4300iS is rated at 4,300 watts. • Advanced inverter technology runs the engine at a slower speed for low power use and automatically increases speed as more electrical power is required • EX OHC gasoline engines • Multi-Monitor integrates an AC voltmeter, frequency meter, hour meter, idle control and electric oil level sensor • One-touch control system allows all engine functions to be controlled with a turn of a dial • Sound-absorbing poly-resin enclosure

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Southwest Products QP 50 Generator

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The QP 50 generator offers a standby rating of 50 kVA/40 kW and a prime rating of 45 kVA/26 kW. • Features a lockable enclosure and oversized alternator for improved motor starting • Isuzu 4LE2X Tier 4 Final engine provides optimal efficiency and cleanburning operation • Sound level of 64 dBA • Designed to provide high endurance, long run times and lengthier service intervals

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The M6-250 Series roll-off trailer weighs only 15,650 lbs., has a shorter overall length and has a GVWR of 72,500 lbs. • Container size capacity up to 30 ft. • Available in outside rail (OR), extendable tail (EX), inside/ outside rail (IO) and deadlift (HH) configurations • Two telescoping lift cylinders mounted on outside of rails for added stability when loading/unloading heavy containers • Lower trailer height accommodates taller containers • Features a “Plug n’ Play” wiring system, automatic front container spring-loaded locking system and rear container hold-downs, hoist-up alarm, dual safety props and seven rollers per side

Mad-Ramps steel and aluminum ramps allow you to load and unload ATVs and other vehicles from the bed of a pickup truck in less than two minutes. • 1,400-lb. maximum load • Slide easily into place in five minutes on trucks with a trailer hitch • Pivot and telescope for storage in place on the vehicle • Support loads for transport even when extending slightly beyond the tailgate • Rear-facing light bars improve visibility

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Aluma 7816 Tandem-axle Flatbed Trailer

Curry Supply 2,500-gal. Water Truck Curry Supply has teamed up with Hydrema US Inc. to produce 2,500-gal. articulated water trucks on a Hydrema chassis. • Feature a low center of gravity • No-weld tank mounting design • Interior tank coating exceeds industry standards • Interlocking baffle design for durability • Custom options available

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The 7816 tandem-axle, flatbed utility trailer features removable aluminum fenders, an extruded aluminum floor, two 5-ft. aluminum pull-out ramps with storage underneath and front and side retaining rails. • Bed measures 77.5 in. wide by 192 in. long • Rides on dual 3,500lb. rubber torsion axles with easy lube hubs • Includes electric brakes, an LED lighting package, safety chains and fold-down rear stabilizer jacks • Lightweight, corrosion resistant and maintenance free

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This stainless steel tailgate spreader provides optimum control for material spreading applications. • “No-Dribble” bubble auger design means the flow stops when the auger stops • Features a convenient in-cab variablespeed controller with blast control and control for the optional vibrator • Brushed-finish 304 stainless steel hoppers available in 6- and 10-cu.-ft. capacities • Optional swing-away hitch provides easy access to the truck bed and tailgate

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Minimizer Custom Molded Floor Mats Minimizer Custom Molded Floor Mats are now available for the Freightliner Coronado (model years 2010-2016) and the Freightliner 122SD. • Available for most semi trucks, including Volvo, Peterbilt and Western Star • Interior measurements and angles of each specific make and model of truck scanned to ensure an exact fit • Retention hook mounted to base of the stick shift keeps mat in place • Design wraps around the pedals and contours • Tray system designed to be easily removed for quick cleaning

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B ACKHOE -LO A D E R S By Curt Bennink

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Breakout forces and backhoe lifting capacities climb.

ydraulic system improvements coupled with Tier 4 electronic engine technology have expanded backhoe capability while increasing fuel efficiency. Electronic engines enable power lift technology that temporarily boosts lifting, craning and bucket breakout capabilities. In addition, many systems now offer higher flows and greater efficiency. “In the past decade, we have seen, on average, increases in breakout forces and lift capacities between 15% to 20%,” says Rafael Nunez, backhoe product manager, JCB North America. “We see customers doing jobs like moving jersey barriers, septic tanks and junction boxes with our 14-ft. machines which would have required much larger machines in the past.” “A major theme in most equipment introductions of the

last decade, aside from Tier 4, has been how to get more done in the same or smaller footprint,” says Katie Pullen, brand marketing manager, Case Construction Equipment. “This can be seen in the evolution of breakout force and lifting capacities since that time. “Consider the Case 590 Super M,” she continues. “In one of the final specs issued on that machine, the maximum backhoe breakout force was 14,718 lbs. The 590 Super N now offers a maximum bucket breakout force of 15,853 lbs., an improvement of more than 1,000 lbs. The maximum lifting capacity on the backhoe side of the 590 Super M was 2,870 lbs. Today, with the 590 Super N, maximum lift at ground level with Power Lift engaged is 4,175 lbs.” The increases result from customer demand. “Higher backhoe

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breakout force — or digging force, as we list in some of our specs — is becoming increasingly important,” says Pullen. “It allows operators to do more within the existing footprint of the backhoe-loader, and do so without having to change out attachments as frequently. “If you are trying to break through really hard soils or layers of frost, it’s not always going to be convenient to switch out to a frost bucket,” she notes. “You want to be able to break through with the bucket you are already using. Also, pulling out stumps, popping concrete out — breakout force is very important to a variety of applications.”

ELECTRONICS ENHANCE CAPABILITIES With Tier 4, manufacturers made the move to electronic engines, which allow closer

integration with other systems on the backhoe. One result is a lift mode offered by many suppliers. “Electronic engines are the foundation for some of the powerful features available in today’s backhoes,” says Pullen. “The electronic throttle makes PowerLift and the associated lower rpms possible. And without electronic engines, all of the features that help with fuel efficiency and less wear and tear on the engines — ECO modes, auto engine shutdown, auto idle — would be much more difficult to achieve.” “Without the electronics in the engine, lift mode would not be a capability we could offer,” says Brian Hennings, John Deere Construction. Lift mode allows the operator to push a button on the Sealed Switch Module and have up to a 15% boost in craning capacity or breakout forces. “It sets the engine speed at 1,400

rpm and then allows an additional 400 psi to the system as required, up to 4,000 psi. That is all electronically regulated and controlled.” Of course, this also requires improved rear structures and larger cylinders. Lift mode has many applications. “It is for all cylinders on the back of the hoe,” says Hennings. “It can increase the pressure as required, which includes bucket breakout force. This provides the customer broader flexibility. If they are carrying around pipe or plates, they have that additional capacity when they need it.” It helps with placement when you are extending out with the hoe. “PowerLift also allows the hydraulic system to be more efficient by increasing hydraulic power on demand vs. having it at that excessive power at all times,” says Pullen.

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By Curt Bennink BACKHOE LOADERS

The JCB backhoe-loader line is fitted with a higher flow, 44-gpm piston pump to improve fuel efficiency across the complete duty cycle.

Like the heavy lift mode on some Case excavators, PowerLift boosts hydraulic pressure to about 3,700 psi and cuts engine speed in half to give the backhoe extra muscle with increased control in heavy lifting and hard digging conditions. Throwing the PowerLift rocker switch on the dashboard provides a 6% increase in the 590 Super N’s boom lift capacity, 8% on the 580 Super N and 16% on the Super N WT. “PowerLift allows you to do some of the same lifting and craning work as you may have previously done with a 7-ton excavator or larger backhoe,” says Pullen. The latest technologies extend beyond lift mode and simultaneously offer increased capability and fuel efficiency. A couple of these include electronic pumps and selectable modes. For instance, the F2 Series

backhoe-loaders from Caterpillar feature upgraded hydraulics that provide more power more quickly. All of the Caterpillar F2 Series models feature a load-sensing, variable-displacement piston pump that provides full lifting and digging forces at all engine speeds and matches hydraulic flow to work demands for efficient operation. In fact, every backhoe that Cat has ever built had a piston pump providing the hydraulic power. That’s 30 years of backhoes and 300,000 machines. “A couple of years ago on our F Series machine, we went to electronic pump control,” notes Kevin Hershberger, product specialist, Caterpillar. The combination of the electronic pump control and the loadsensing hydraulics has allowed Caterpillar to develop an ECO mode. “When you push ECO

mode, you drop the engine speed but increase pump displacement so you maintain productivity. Between standard mode and ECO mode, we have seen about a 20% fuel savings with virtually no decrease in productivity.” The introduction of electronic engines has been a key technology enabler. “With the introduction of emissions regulations, our engines have been getting smarter and therefore there are more features we have been able to implement to take advantage of the more precise engines,” says JCB’s Nunez. Some of these features include Auto Throttle, Auto Idle, Auto SRS (Smooth Ride System) and Auto Drive.

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The combination of electronic pump control and load-sensing hydraulics has allowed Caterpillar to develop an ECO mode that results in about a 20% fuel savings with no impact on productivity. application. In the case of backhoe-loaders, there are currently two types of hydraulic pumps utilized: gear pumps (open center) and piston pumps (closed center). There are pros and cons to each system. Ultimately, it comes down to a matter of customer preference. First, note that a hydraulic pump does not create pressure; it creates flow. Pressure is the result of a resistance to flow. Gear pumps produce flow by carrying fluid in between the teeth of two meshing gears. Gear pumps have a fixed displacement and therefore produce maximum flow and efficiency near their maximum rated speed. They tend to be simple in design, cost less than a piston pump and are more tolerant to contamination. Operators often claim they get more feel and feedback from open-center hydraulic systems. Piston pump systems are more complex. They use the principle of the reciprocating pump with several pistons to create fluid flow, and they can be either a fixed or variable displacement. Variable-displacement piston pumps can use flow com-

With electronically controlled, variable piston hydraulic pumps, the John Deere 310SL HL and the 410L deliver 25% more backhoe boom lift capacity than comparable K-Series models.

pensators or load sense controls to reduce flow when there is less demand. This reduces the amount of flow that is wasted while dumping over a relief valve. Excess oil flowing over a relief valve generates heat and wastes horsepower. Variable-displacement piston pumps are efficient at varying engine speeds. “Pressurecompensating, load-sensing (PCLS) hydraulics provide great controllability and multi-functioning at various rpms,” says Hennings. A key benefit of a variable-displacement piston pump is it will provide full hydraulic forces at any engine speed. Caterpillar uses this technology across its entire

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product range. “Full lift and dig forces throughout the entire engine speed range has been a standard feature on every Cat backhoe-loader ever built,” notes Hershberger. This is important in lift situations with laborers on the ground or in the trench. “Cat backhoes allow this work to be done at low idle, improving safe communication between operator and ground crew.” Some will argue that the load-sensing piston pump is among the most important recent advancements. “If you think about the last 10 years, I think one of the biggest developments would be the axial piston pump,” says Nunez. “If you look back five years ago, everything was fixed gear. So adding axial piston pumps has been a huge driver behind fuel efficiency and

productivity gains. The wear and tear that you get on a fixed gear machine is different than what you get on an axial piston pump because it is load sensing. It gives you flow on demand. It gives you better component life because your pumps are not working all of the time depending upon your engine rpm.”

FLEXIBILITY THAT FITS Backhoes are widely used due to their versatility, yet the demands are different according to the type of work you perform. Designing a multi-purpose tool that best fits each customer’s unique demands can be a challenge. John Deere has addressed

this challenge by assessing the backhoe-loaders in its line and addressing any product gaps. “We found about 20% of our customers use their machine for craning in various applications,” says Hennings. Along with this knowledge, the company identified a gap between models in the 14-ft. dig depth. It was filled this spring with the new 310SL HL (Heavy Lift), which uses a closed-center, pressure-compensated (PCLS) system like that in the nearly 16-ft. 410L. With electronically controlled variable piston hydraulic pumps, the 310SL HL and the 410L deliver 25% more backhoe boom lift capacity than comparable K-Series models. The L Series features opencenter gear pumps on models up to the 310SL. “Everything above that is more performance related and we utilize PCLS hydraulics,” says Hennings. “The 310L remains a single gear pump and the 310SL, which is the next step up in the portfolio, maintains a tandem open-center pump. That covers a good portion of customer needs for various activities and applications. John Deere has been using PCLS hydraulics since the G model back in the early 2000s.” John Deere has also redesigned the hydraulics for the 410L. “We took what we have learned since the G-Series with PCLS hydraulics and put it into a redesigned valve and redesigned structures and cylinders,” says Hennings.

TURN UP THE FLOW Some manufacturers have increased hydraulic pump flows in their latest generation backhoe-loaders to add capability. According to Nunez, JCB improved cycle times with larger flow on demand pumps. “More flow provides you more speed,” he says. The JCB backhoe-loader line is fitted with a higher flow, 44-gpm piston pump to improve fuel efficiency across the complete duty cycle. A flow on demand axial piston pump

increases fuel economy. It also provides lighter lever effort for easier control. “Our entire range of premium 3CX Supers received a hydraulic refresh over the last two years to provide the best productivity and fuel economy for our customers,” says Nunez. “These systems include Variflow pumps, which deliver flow on demand, improving our performance at low engine rpms while also saving fuel throughout the duty cycle.” Case boosted hydraulic performance by increasing cylinder sizes in several positions, and by turning up pump pressure to around 3,400 psi and flow to 43 gpm across the line. The Super Ns all use variable piston pumps. There is a direct relationship between pressure and breakout force. “Every time you want to increase breakout force, you need to have more pressure, or create the capability for more pressure,” says Pullen. “Case did a few things when the N Series backhoes were introduced that helped create those opportunities. We redesigned the geometry of the boom. We went to a robotically welded boom and we increased the cylinder sizes and changed the pressures of the machine. All of these changes working together helped meet that added need — and the structure to support it — which allowed for increased breakout force. “In many ways, the same features that have helped improve breakout force have helped improve lifting capacities — larger cylinders, the robotically welded boom and the addition of PowerLift,” Pullen adds. The continued evolution of hydraulics and electronics allowed for the development of operating modes and settings that let operators be more efficient, and use only as much power as needed. “That efficiency translates to the hydraulic system itself, and fuel efficiency, as well, as it’s ultimately the engine that drives the whole system,” says Pullen. ET

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Hyundai H930C Backhoe-loader The H930C backhoe-loader will feature an 87-hp Perkins 1104C-44T engine and a four-wheel drive system that can be activated on the go. • Features an operating weight of 14,881 lbs. and a backhoe dig depth of 14 ft. 3 in. • Loader attachment includes an automatic return-to-dig function • Large, spacious cab includes a tilting, adjustable steering column, hingedtype side windows, conveniently located gauges, switches and levers and suspension seat • Optional load-sensing hydraulic system, adjustable flow control system and control pattern selector

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The 68-net-hp 415F2 uses a C3.4B Tier 4 Final engine that does not require diesel exhaust fluid, and the 416F2, 420F2 and 430F2 use the Tier 4 Final C4.4 ACERT with ratings of 87, 93 and 108 net hp. • Feature 14.25- to 15.33-ft. maximum dig depths • Single-tilt and Integrated Tool Carrier front linkage option (420F2 and 430F2) • Four-wheel drive standard on 430F2 • Pilot-operated joystick controls with in-cab pattern changers standard on the 420F2 and 430F2 and optional on the 415F2 and 416F2 • Implement hydraulic system with load-sensing, variable-displacement piston pumps

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The N Series adds the 580N EP, a lower horsepower version of the 580N that maintains lift capacity and breakout force with greater fuel efficiency and a maintenance-free emissions solution. • Other models feature Fiat Powertrain (FPT) engines with SCR technology that does not require a DPF, regeneration or any long-term emissions maintenance • 74-hp 580N EP has an 11,517-lb. backhoe bucket breakout force and 2,858-lb. backhoe lift capacity • Larger units offer 90 to 110 hp, 11,517 to 15,853 lbs. of backhoe bucket breakout force and 2,858 to 4,175 lbs. of lift capacity • Options include Power Lift, Ride Control, Comfort Steer, universal backhoe bucket coupler and Extendahoe

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OI L S & L U BR I C A N T S By Sara Jensen

Factors for FINER Filtration

The increased sensitivity of components and systems has produced the need for finer hydraulic filtration.

Donaldson developed its Synteq XP hydraulic filter media to reduce pressure loss, as well as improve filtration performance.

he higher operating pressures of today’s hydraulic systems have greatly increased the importance of filtration within these systems. Pressures of anywhere from 4,000 psi and up make it easier for contaminants within hydraulic fluid to cause damage, while the tighter tolerances of components now being used in mobile equipment make them much more susceptible to damage or failure from contamination. Just a decade ago, a single filter could keep a hydraulic system clean. Now, most equipment has multiple hydraulic filters, notes Joël Daub, division manager of Hydraulic and Lube Filtration at HYDAC International. He adds that an OEM may even choose to put a high-pressure filter directly in front of a single valve to ensure it stays protected from potential contaminants. Due to the increased system pressures and component sensitivity, providing finer filtration has become a key goal for hydraulic filter manufacturers. Many are achieving this through developments in new filtration media and improvements to overall filter design.

To help manage the growing problem of static electricity buildup within hydraulic systems, HYDAC developed its STAT-FREE filtration technology to diminish the amount of electric charge that can be created within the filter element.

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However, Daub says finer filtration may not be the solution in all situations, such as in colder climates where cold starts can cause dirty oil to get into the system. During a cold start, the hydraulic oil’s viscosity is high, which in turn causes a high pressure drop within the filter element. The high pressure drop opens the hydraulic system’s bypass valve, letting unfiltered oil pass through the system. To avoid this, Daub says it’s sometimes necessary to use a coarser filter element if the size of the fine filter cannot be increased to reduce the pressure drop. Knowing how a system works and in what application it will be used is vital to selecting the appropriate type of filter. Marty Barris, director of the Hydraulic Products Group at Donaldson Company Inc., says filter manufacturers have begun to pay more attention to reducing pressure loss because of the potential cold start issues. He says many OEMs have found the premature wear on their equipment can be attributed to unfiltered oil flowing through

their systems during bypass events, such as pressure loss during cold starts. To help combat this, Donaldson developed its Synteq XP hydraulic filter media, which is specifically designed to reduce pressure loss, as well as improve filtration performance. “It’s thermally bonded together rather than with a resin or glue,” he explains. “We can provide the efficiency protection but at a much reduced pressure loss, because we don’t have the glue or resin blocking off many of the pores. We get a much better flow through the media.” Barris says Synteq XP reduces pressure loss by up to 30%.

environmental benefits they can offer over spin-on filters. “When you recycle a spin-on element, you throw away a lot of steel,” Daub says. Cartridge filters, however, are typically composed of materials that can be recycled or disposed of in ways that eliminate steel or other metals entering the landfill. HYDAC uses polyamide materials to help reduce the metal content of its filters, and has developed filter elements that can be incinerated.

CARTRIDGE FILTRATION The move toward cartridge filters has been one of the ways manufacturers have started going about meeting the needs for finer filtration and reduced pressure loss. According to Justin Bitner, product specialist with Eaton’s Filtration Division, cartridge filters provide high dirt-holding capacity and low pressure drop characteristics. Eaton’s Internormen line of cartridge filters, introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014, feature six layers of filtration media to help capture harmful particulates. Bitner explains that the two center layers of filter media, made of absolute rated fiberglass, are what provide the filter with its high dirt-holding capacity. “It’s industrial technology,” he says. “But you find the products that were developed primarily for the industrial market are starting to find their way into the mobile markets as system performance and demands increase.” The increased use of cartridge filters has also been due to the

The Eaton TEF Series tank-top return filter can be built directly into the hydraulic reservoir to provide a more compact design.

Donaldson’s FLK mediumpressure filter is a cartridge-style filter featuring a reusable bowl, requiring only the filter cartridge inside the filter to be replaced. The filter cartridge is composed of nylon plastic components that enable it to be incinerated instead of being put in a landfill. Barris notes that developing more environmentally friendly products is becoming another important design aspect for filter manufacturers. Donaldson continues to look into the use of alternative components, such as using injection molded nylon

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Donaldson’s FLK medium-pressure filter is a cartridge-style filter featuring a reusable bowl, requiring only the filter cartridge inside the filter to be replaced. or plastic construction instead of steel. Customers are also asking the company to use plastic filter media support screens in place of epoxy-coated steel screens. Donaldson is also looking to use alternative materials in the end caps to which the filter media is bonded. Here again, Barris says the company has switched from steel to injection-molded nylon with many new filter designs.

A MATTER OF SPACE As with many components and systems, hydraulic filters have been affected by the space constraints of today’s machines, partially due to the implementation of Tier 4 engines and aftertreatment systems. Bitner says OEMs want higher performing filters in smaller packages, which has led many filter manufacturers to develop tank-top filters that integrate the filter right onto the hydraulic reservoir. “We’re even starting to see manufacturers build the filter elements into the reservoirs themselves, which makes an even more compact [package],” Bitner says. “You can’t get any more compact than that.” Many OEMs are looking to reduce hydraulic reservoir size to save on space needed for Tier 4 engines and aftertreatment systems. This leaves less room within the reservoir for the hydraulic filter. Working closely with OEMs to develop a filter that will fit into their spaceconstrained designs is key to ensuring a filter will not only fit, but will also be able to provide the necessary amount of filtration, says Daub. In addition to hydraulic filters, HYDAC manufactures manifolds and valves, which have enabled the company to provide fully integrated systems to help OEMs save on space. “We can integrate the filter element

efficiency as a function of size. “We get a very detailed look at filter performance over its life,” says Barris. Adopting a cyclic flow standard that incorporates dynamic environments into the test standard, and more closely resembles realworld conditions, is a step in the right direcdirectly into the manifold [and tion, he adds. provide] a compact design,” says In the meantime, many filDaub. He adds that integratter manufacturers have taken it ing the filter element with the upon themselves to invest in test manifold reduces any potenequipment that enables them tial leakage that might otherwise to validate their designs under occur because there is less pipreal-world conditions. Barris ing between parts. Cost is also says Donaldson has invested in a reduced because there are fewer cyclic flow multi-pass test bench components and less assembly that allows the company to test time is needed to its filters in dynamic attach the filter to applications. a system. HYDAC has developed test benches that STATIC STANDARDS test filter elements One of the under differing flow many challenges conditions. OEM cusfilter manufacturtomers send HYDAC ers face is the lack the exact flow cycles of hydraulic filtrathey are experiencing tion standards that on their machines so are aligned with the company can enter real-world condithat information into Shown is the Eaton tions. Most of the its test benches and standards are based determine how its filInternormen line on ideal, steady ters will perform in BFD tank breather. state-controlled that application. environmental Daub says varying conditions. flow can have a major “The reality is our filters impact on filter elements, and are used in very dynamic enviit’s important for the company ronments where there’s engine to be able to develop and test its equipment vibration, surging filters for real-world conditions flow and stopping and startto minimize degradation. “A lot ing,” explains Barris. “Being of applications in mobile indusable to understand how our filtries have varying flow, so we ters perform under that dynamic need to be prepared for that,” he environment is a real challenge.” states. There is a push from both the In addition, the company standards committees and filhas invested in simulation tools ter manufacturers to change the to help it see how oil is flowexisting standards and move to a ing through a reservoir, as well cyclic flow multi-pass test to bet- as how air is flowing through ter reflect real-world conditions. the oil, all of which can have an The multi-pass test is one of the impact on how filter elements key measures of filter perforneed to be designed. HYDAC mance because it estimates filter will first run various flow simulacapacity and particle separation tions on the customer’s existing

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system to see how things move through the system at different rates. “We look at when the machine is tilted, for example… and try to find where the worst condition is,” Daub explains. “From there, we look at sizing a filter inside the reservoir so we not only filter the particulates, but also make it easier for the oil to get rid of air bubbles.” After simulations and prototyping, the company works together with the OEM to place a physical prototype of the filter into the machine and test it at HYDAC’s facility or in the field. Working closely with OEMs is vital to ensuring the correct filtration products are chosen for a given application. Bitner says educating them about the importance of filtration to ensure the longevity of a piece of equipment is key, as well. “Many OEM customers don’t necessarily understand the benefits of using high-performance or finer filtration,” he says. “That’s why Eaton focuses on education through training seminars, webinars, publications — anything we can do to get the message out about the benefits of finer filtration.” Cost is frequently a determining factor when it comes to filtration. But Bitner says customers often question how much it costs to improve the cleanliness of oil; instead, they should be asking, “What is the cost to me by not adding fine filtration or additional filtration to my machine?” Keeping oil clean reduces warranty costs, extends the life of equipment and also extends the life of the oil, providing longer service intervals for end users. Working together with OEMs and their customers to educate them about filtration and determine the best filter for their application will ensure they are getting filtration products that meet both their cost and filtration needs. ET

ONE OF THE MANY CHALLENGES FILTER MANUFACTURERS FACE IS THE LACK OF HYDRAULIC FILTRATION STANDARDS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH REAL-WORLD CONDITIONS.

Sara Jensen is managing editor of OEM Off-Highway magazine.

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P R OFI T M AT T E R S By Larry Stewart

to Secure Your Construction 6 Steps Management Systems T Resist taking a “faith-based” approach to cyber security for your digital business systems.

he most common factor limiting contractors’ technology adoption is very likely lack of budget. Nearly 45% of contractors responding to construction technology firm JBKnowledge Inc.’s (JBK) 2015 Construction Technology Study spent 1% or less of their revenues on information technology. (Across all industries, the average IT spend is 3.5% of revenues.) The JBK study suggests that the second most common excuse for not taking greater advantage of cost reductions and productivity improvements offered by digital management technology may well be concern over security. The cloud is where mobile data collection and construction management is making the greatest strides. It’s a key technology at the core of systems revolutionizing construction costs. Yet, a full 20% of contractors responding to the 2015 Construction Technology Study will allow none of their data to reside in the cloud. Accounting

and estimating software is among the least likely to be found there. “We have an irrational fear of cloud-based systems,” says James Benham, CEO of JBKnowledge (jbknowledge.com). But keeping data out of the cloud is false security. “If it’s digital, I can get it.” (Benham hacked systems for years as a security consultant.) “It was easier for me to get into clients’ on-premises systems than it was to get into their web-based solutions,” he continues. “Online solutions had intrusion protection and full-time security staff. On-premises stuff was practically wide open. I could just email the front desk secretary a picture of a fat cat. She’d click on it to watch the video — people can’t resist videos of fat cats — the link would download a script to her computer that would allow me to take over the whole network.” Nobody entering competitive bids for construction contracts can afford to ignore the cost-saving, productivity improving benefits of construction

technology based on security concerns.

UNDERSTAND THE DATA SECURITY RISKS Technologies may not be sustainable competitive advantages since competitors can gear up with similar technologies, but how you adopt them can be. Put data security in place before you start digitizing sensitive data, and maintain it as you take advantage of cloud and other digital technologies. Mike Zusman, president of information security consulting service Carve Systems (www. carvesystems.com), has identified four data security risks that all organizations face: ˜˜ PHISHING. Anti-phishing organization PhishMe (www. phishme.com) estimates that 91% of all data security breaches result from a phishing attack — some sort of social engineering attempt to get into a network by targeting system users. “Your

employees are getting phish emails right now,” Zusman says. “It’s not going away, and it’s kind of a hard thing to control. You have antivirus and anti-malware, but the attackers adapt. It’s a cat and mouse game.”

˜˜ UNCONTROLLED EXTERNAL NETWORK PERIMETER. Growing

use of web applications, Internet-of-things devices and machine-to-machine gateways expose companies’ computer networks to the Internet. The technologies create a lot of value for contractors, but they come with security obligations. “A lot of organizations don’t know what devices they have facing the open internet,” Zusman says. “They just don’t know what services are running; they don’t know which IPs are live.”

˜˜ INSUFFICIENT INTERNAL ACCESS CONTROL. “Typically, once a

bad guy gets into your network via phishing attack, it’s really, really hard to lock him down

Less than 10% of contractors responding to the JBKnowledge 2015 Construction Technology Report have cyber liability insurance, despite an average cost of data breaches in the U.S. rising to $6.5 million. Coverage could save a construction company from bankruptcy, and the underwriting process can be a good introduction for many firms to cyber security processes.

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and keep him from going anywhere he wants,” Zusman says. “Companies have built their networks around trusting their users, but that rationale falls apart once a bad guy gets his foot in the door.”

˜˜ INSUFFICIENT SECURITY LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE. “Security

is a people problem, from the boardroom all the way down to the mail room,” Zusman says. “Everybody has to make decisions that will impact security of the organization’s data. But most importantly, senior management needs to be supportive. They need to let the organization know that data security is a priority and devote resources to focus on security.” Many companies ignore data security. “Organizations are rarely compelled to act unless something bad has happened,” Zusman says. “We see a lot of can kicking: ‘We’re going to address security when we get a new chief technology officer. We plan to hire a director of security to own that.’ Meanwhile, time is ticking, and systems are at risk.”

HOW TO JUMPSTART DATA SECURITY The not-yet-hacked company is an environment where “faith-based security” can flourish, says Zusman. Decision-makers’ faith in their programmers goes unverified by risk assessment, penetration testing or vulnerability scans. Companies rely completely on marketing claims such as “Our

next-gen firewalls stop advanced attacks!” when almost all security breaches start with phishing that allows thieves to walk right through firewalls with network users’ stolen log-in credentials. Zusman recommends six steps to getting started with data security:

CREATE AN INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER ROLE.

“It doesn’t need to be a full-time roll, but somebody in the organization should have ownership over security and risk management,” Zusman says. “They don’t even need to be a security subject matter expert. But you need somebody to own it and take the responsibility for finding out what security means in your organization.” He recommends hiring an exploratory risk assessment done by an experienced third-party consultant. “I would definitely suggest looking for a smaller consulting company,” he adds. “What we find in our industry is that bigger companies can tend to value managing the business over providing the best services available. When you work with a smaller consulting firm, there’s a better chance that the person who is scoping and selling you the project is going to do the work, or at least manage the work.”

HAVE A MONTHLY SECURITY MEETING. “A good risk

assessment report is going to have action items for you to follow up on,” Zusman points out. “You need to have some sort of

continual process to make sure you’re progressing in those areas where you need to improve.”

CREATE A DATA CLASSIFICATION POLICY AND IDENTIFY ASSETS AND VENDORS. “Secure” is

a condition that is almost always determined partially by the potential value of the asset you’re trying to secure. “Is Dropbox a place where you’re going to store all your sensitive employee information or clients’ credit card numbers? Absolutely not,” Zusman states. “Is it a great place to store marketing material or large images of a non-sensitive nature? Sure. “Every organization has to identify its own data assets, classify them (from highly confidential to public, and everything in between), and then come up with some rules for how each class of data can be handled and stored,” Zusman says. “Is Dropbox secure? It depends on your data classification policy.”

TRAIN USERS AND GENERATE SECURITY AWARENESS. More

MANAGE YOUR VENDORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS. Use your

than nine out of 10 data security breaches start with an email or other communication designed to trick a company’s network users into giving up their log-in credentials. “Ultimately, training end users specifically to identify and not fall for phishing attacks is very important,” says Zusman.

data classification system to clearly identify the types of information you will trust your vendors and subcontractors to handle. Require vendors who must have high-security data to do their jobs to demonstrate that their own systems are secure. “Know who your vendors are,” Zusman advises. “A lot of organizations don’t even have that list of vendors.”

CONSIDER DATA BREACH AND CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE.

The incidence of data theft continues to rise, as does the cost. The 2015 Cost of Data Breach Study, multi-industry research commissioned by IBM, found that data breaches cost U.S. companies an average of $217 per data record compromised. Zusman recalls the bind a friend got into when his email-asa-service business was breached by an adroit phisher who established a firm foothold on the company’s network. “They paid $70,000 to have incident-response guys come in and figure out what happened — where are these bad guys in the network, what’s the full extent of the breach?” Zusman says. “That $70,000 was covered by their data breach cyber liability insurance.” Benham elevates the value of applying for insurance as a good first security step for many firms. “The underwriting process will force you to essentially go through a free consulting engagement,” he points out. “To answer

all the questions and actually get coverage, you have to comply with all their procedures. “A cyber liability policy protects you. Make sure you get first- and third-party coverage so you’re covered and your clients are covered,” he continues. “It protects you and then it forces you to stay compliant and do a complete security audit.”

IDENTIFY YOUR DATA ASSETS Zusman recommends a free resource for organizations getting started in cyber security — the Cybersecurity Framework, published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). “We started using this with clients to sort of baby-step them through their risk management program,” he says. He also stresses the need to identify the people inside and outside your company who use your data systems, all of the software that governs your business processes, all of the infrastructure that stores and uses your information and the security obligations and vulnerabilities that threaten those assets. “Most organizations fail at asset identification,” Zusman says. “That’s why so many organizations have devices and systems exposed to the Internet that allow bad guys to hack into their networks.” Zusman encourages contractors to think of data security as a long-term commitment. “Security is a process, not a state,” he adds. ET

The digital cloud is a key technology that enables mobile data collection and construction management to revolutionize construction costs. Yet, a fifth of all contractors use no cloud software. Low percentages of contractors using cloud prequalification or accounting software suggests that data security may be an issue.

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COM PACT TR A C K LO A D E R S By Kim Berndtson

Compact Track Loader Selection Take a back to basics approach when adding a new compact track loader to your fleet.

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Make sure the machine has sufficient reach to load trucks and hoppers as needed.

compact track loader (CTL) can be a versatile and productive piece of equipment on a jobsite — when the right choices are made during acquisition. “When contractors choose properly, they will have a machine with higher utilization and a higher return on investment so they can be more competitive,” says Mike Fitzgerald, loader product specialist, Bobcat. “Doing their homework by selecting the right size and style of machine, with the right accessories, can also help attract and retain good operators, which has become difficult in today’s world.” Brian Rabe, senior product manager, skid-steer/track loaders, Gehl, suggests first evaluating your applications, taking into consideration expectations for the future. “A clear understanding of the target applications will

ultimately define how the product should be configured,” he adds. “As a quick example, a landscape contractor may require a basic unit for pallet work and general digging, loading, etc. But as the business grows, there are new opportunities for land clearing, tree replanting, etc. that can present themselves. In this case, equipping the machine… with high-flow hydraulics and a cab with an impact-resistant door is a benefit as growth occurs. It can also influence the resale value.” Of course, budget considerations should also be at the top of the list. “Typically, the first step would be to determine what fits into your budget,” says David Steger, product manager, Takeuchi. “Then you can get into details related to specific loader features and specs that can best meet productivity requirements.”

SIZE MATTERS Once application and budget have been thoroughly evaluated, horsepower and rated operating capacity, as well as the physical size of the CTL, come into play. Larger and heavier CTLs typically provide greater horsepower. “When considering how much horsepower you need, take a look at the amount of material you plan to move,” advises Fitzgerald. Rated operating capacity

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(ROC) is another often-evaluated spec. “To determine the correct size of machine, ask yourself how much you need to lift,” says Kevin Scotese, product manager, sales support, compact equipment, Volvo Construction Equipment. “The ROC of a machine should be 35% of its tipping load to comply with ISO 14397-1 and SAE J 818.” Arm configuration and linkage impact lifting capabilities, with radial/radius and vertical lift path models being offered by most manufacturers. “Generally, radius lift path machines are good for ground engaging, such as backfilling trenches, while vertical lift path machines are good for lifting material into trucks and hoppers,” says Fitzgerald. “They reach a little further, and for any given size will have a larger rated operating capacity.” While spec sheets provide all of this

While spec sheets are a good starting point, it’s important to demo the machine to determine how it might work in your applications and operations. information, Steger recommends “test driving” a machine before making any purchase. “Spec sheets are a great place to start, but get to know each machine and how it might work into your daily routine before making any decisions.” Overall size also matters when selecting a CTL. To determine height and width limitations for the machine, consider the working environment.

Keep any size restrictions in mind to ensure the compact track loader can access the typical jobsites you encounter.

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“If a contractor doesn’t select the right size of machine, he may find himself in a situation where he can’t match the needs of the jobsite,” says Fitzgerald. “For example, if you have a small machine loading into high-sided trucks, you may not have enough lift height. Or if a contractor has a large machine for moving a lot of material and he finds himself working in tight spaces with 5-ft. lot lines, he just won’t fit.” Size and weight also affect how the machine will be transported. “Compact track loaders are moved to many different jobsites,” says Scotese. “Make sure the weight of a new purchase is within the capabilities of your current trailer.” Heavier loaders may require a CDL.

ATTACHMENTS FACTOR INTO THE EQUATION Attachment use plays a substantial role in determining the optimal CTL model. “If you frequently operate attachments such as a planer, wheel saw, stump grinder or high-flow trencher, you may need a high-flow hydraulic system to match the attachment and needs for performance,” says Fitzgerald. “Using a high-flow attachment on a standard-flow machine will sacrifice performance because you don’t have enough flow to make the attachment work properly. However, if you put a standard-flow attachment on a high-flow machine and turn on the high flow, you have the potential to put too much oil to the attachment and damage it.” A smaller horsepower machine will typically have lower high-flow settings, so you may need to move to a higher horsepower model to get the flow

rates required. “Also consider that if you have smaller attachments and you want to move to a larger machine, you may need to replace the attachments, as well,” says Fitzgerald. “Not all attachments will work on all machines, so don’t assume that what you have in your inventory will fit a new machine. Work with your dealer to ensure you match any new machine purchase with attachment requirements.” There are many attachments that function well with standard/base machines. “But it is important to understand the attachment hydraulic flow and pressure requirements, as well as how the attachment is to be controlled,” says Rabe. “Most attachments can be controlled from the standard proportional controls on the Gehl auxiliary hydraulics. A high-flow attachment may require a multifunction control for proper operation. This is available as a factory-installed option to allow total control of attachments and can be matched to attachment functions.”

CONTROLLABILITY AND OPERATOR COMFORT The first thing to consider when evaluating controllability and operator comfort is who will be operating the new machine. There are several different control systems available, so take into account operator preferences. “We offer standard and advanced controls, as well as selectable joystick controls in an ISO or H-pattern,” says Fitzgerald. The cab environment — including features such as heat and air conditioning, adjustable seats, etc. — is another important consideration. “Our seat-mounted joystick steering controls and air suspension seat are two essential items to provide precise operation, decreased operator fatigue and increased productivity,” says Rabe. “Intuitive controls allow for smoother movements with low effort and a high level of control at any engine rpm. An air suspension seat has several benefits, such as quick adjustment (including seat height) for different operators and smooth suspension action for reduced operator fatigue.” Volvo offers optional two speed, or high speed, for roading

and transporting the machine, plus offers a side entry door for easy access. Bobcat has an engine seal kit available for applications where excessive airborne debris may be a concern, such as in brush cutting or mowing. “It seals the engine area to keep debris from getting in,” says Fitzgerald. Other options available on Bobcat models include wide or narrow tracks and a variety of tread designs. “Narrow tracks will get you into tight spots and offer more traction because you have more pressure on the ground for pushing applications,” says Fitzgerald. “Wide tracks provide more flotation for soft ground conditions.”

Ensure the loader offers sufficient hydraulic flow capabilities to accommodate any high-flow attachments it may be required to run.

For optimum life, look for overall component size of the rollers and how the track frame is integrated into the main frame. DURABILITY FOR LASTING PRODUCTIVITY To ensure the CTL you select will provide a long, productive life, pay attention to durability features built into the machine. With CTLs, undercarriage considerations are top of mind. “The undercarriage is where a lot of the expense is for this type of machine,” says Steger. “For optimum life, look for overall component size of the rollers and how the track frame is integrated into the main frame. We have a fully integrated undercarriage that is purpose built. It’s designed specifically for a track loader. With that, we gain ground strength and clearance, which can be important in

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muddy conditions where track loaders are often used. That additional ground clearance can be the difference between getting stuck or being able to continue to work and be productive.” Gehl’s CTL range includes a dedicated chassis with an automatic track tensioning system. “The system can easily reverse tension to allow for quick track changes with minimal downtime,” says Rabe. “The tension components require no maintenance, and a measurable fuel savings is achieved by not robbing the engine of power to turn over-tensioned tracks.” Several manufacturers also offer ride control features to reduce the amount of vibration felt by

the operator and the machine. Scotese notes that Volvo’s boom suspension feature helps keep the operator from bouncing around. “It also keeps the machine from excessively vibrating, which protects components from coming loose,” he adds. Bobcat offers a roller suspension option that minimizes vibration. “This helps the operator because it reduces fatigue by taking some of the harshness out of the ride,” says Fitzgerald. “It can affect durability, as well, by minimizing some of the vibration coming into the machine, so hoses, wiring harnesses, etc. will last longer. If you operate on rough ground a lot, it is something to consider.” ET

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COMPACT TRACK LOADERS >> Products Gehl RT175 GEN:2 and RT210 GEN:2 The RT175 GEN:2 and RT210 GEN:2 radial lift track loaders feature the IdealTrax Automatic Track Tensioning System, which eliminates manual track tensioning and over-tensioning, and releases tension when the engine is turned off. • Standard straight tracking adjustable from the cab • 69.9- and 72-hp Yanmar Tier 4 diesel engines with diesel particulate filter • Offer 1,750- and 2,100-lb. rated operating capacities and 10-ft. 6-in. lift heights • Drive management system uses Horsepower Management Technology and Drive Sensitivity Adjustment • Feature high-powered auxiliary hydraulics and electronic attachment control

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John Deere E Series Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders The E-Series includes three large-frame (326E, 328E, 332E) and two mid-frame skid steers (318E, 320E) and two largeframe (329E, 333E) and two mid-frame (319E, 323E) compact track loaders. • Yanmar Tier 4 Interim (over 75 hp) and Tier 4 Final (under 75 hp) engines • Low-effort electrohydraulic controls • Boom redesign on mid-frame models delivers greater boom and bucket breakout throughout the lift path, extends reach at truck bed height and increases maximum lift height • Large-frame units feature a flat floor design with 25% more foot room • Optional keyless start and ride control

Takeuchi TL8 Radial Lift Compact Track Loader The TL8 weighs 8,345 lbs. and has a 2,105-lb. rated operating capacity. • 74.3-hp turbocharged, Tier 4 Final engine with high-pressure common rail injection system, diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filter • Double-reduction planetary drives provide traction forces of over 9,100 lbs. • Bucket breakout forces exceed 6,800 lbs., with loader lift arm forces of 6,700+ lbs. • Operator’s cab with LCD multiinformation monitor panel and switch bank, low-effort pilot controls, proportional auxiliary switches and standard deluxe high-back suspension seat

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Volvo Expanded C-Series Loader Line

New Holland 200 Series Compact Track Loaders The 200 Series includes three models featuring greater forward dump height and reach. • 76-hp C232 and 84-hp C238 feature the vertical lift Super Boom design, and offer 3,200- and 3,800-lb. rated operating capacities and 8,585-lb. bucket breakout force • 70-hp C227 radial-lift model offers a 2,700-lb. rated operating capacity and 7,145-lb. bucket breakout force • Comfortable cab with a 360° view of the jobsite • 20- to 25.5-gal. fuel tanks for up to 10 hours of operation before refueling

The radial lift MC60C and MC70C and the vertical lift MC85C, MC95C and MCT85C skid-steer and compact track loaders deliver enhanced dump height, reach and lift capacity and greater allaround visibility. • Rated operating capacities from 1,350 to 1,900 lbs. • Gross engine power from 48 to 59 hp • Reinforced single loader arm design • Large top window in cab for improved visibility during truck loading • Wide-opening side cab door • Redesigned operator’s environment with ergonomically placed controls and gauges

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Kubota SVL95-2 Compact Track Loader The SVL95-2 replaces the SVL90-2, offering more power, improved multi-tasking efficiencies, cab comfort upgrades and increased hydraulic horsepower and capacity. • 96-hp Tier 4 Final turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel engine with common rail fuel injection and diesel particulate filter • 3,200-lb. rated operating capacity, up 6% over the previous model

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Yanmar T210-1 Compact Track Loader

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The T210-1 has a 128-in. lift height and can run most any kind of attachment. • 70.7-hp Tier 4 Final turbocharged engine delivers up to 206 ft.-lbs. of torque • High-strength rubber tracks with Automatic Track Tensioning System that adjusts tension at startup and continually adjusts while working • Anti-Stall Technology automatically adjusts the hydrostatic pump to maintain maximum engine torque and drive power as drive load increases

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IHI CL45 Compact Track Loader The CL45 features an Eco Mode button that allows the operator to adjust engine speed to a preset idle from any current engine revolution. • 83-hp Yanmar 4TNV98T engine • 4.6-psi ground bearing pressure • 8,010 lbs. of bucket digging force • 10,100-lb. operating weight and 2,536-lb. operating capacity • Includes a hydraulic selfleveling bucket, one- and two-way auxiliary hydraulics, pilot-operated joystick controls, tilt-up operators compartment and optional high-flow system

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Mustang 1750RT NXT2 and 2100RT NXT2 Track Loaders These radial-lift loaders offer Yanmar Tier 4-certified diesel engines with 69.9 hp and 179 ft.-lbs. of peak torque on the 1750RT NXT2 and 72 hp and 217 ft.lbs. of peak torque on the 2100RT NXT2. • Rated operating capacities of 1,750 and 2,100 lbs. • Power management system efficiently transfers horsepower into productive performance • IdealTrax Automatic Track Tensioning system eliminates the need for manual track tensioning and increases the life of the tracks, sprockets and bearings • Just over 10-ft. 6-in. lift to pin height • High-powered auxiliary hydraulics with 18.5- and 21.8gpm standard hydraulic flow and 34- and 35.9-gpm high flow

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The 325T ForestMaster compact track loader has a comprehensive protection kit that includes an exhaust cover, rear cab glass mesh, a left-hand quarter panel guard and steel tube guard for the auxiliary high-flow circuit. • Ecomax engine delivers 74 hp across a broad rev range from 1,200 rpm and meets Tier 4 Final without a diesel particulate filter or aftertreatment • Powerboom design with full height side entry door • Level 2 FOPS guard with steel mesh on the left and right hand windows • Lexan front windscreen with a hinging front mesh guard for easy cleaning • Rear-mounted heavy-duty winch with swing-out mounting and a 28.7° departure angle • Available with a 60-in.-wide mulching head with up to 45 cutting hammers

The 98-gross-hp 272D2 skid-steer, 297D2 multiterrain and 299D2 compact track loaders, plus the 110-gross-hp XHP counterparts, include heads-up Advanced Displays and an engine compartment sealing system for enhanced airflow debris control. • Vertical-lift loader linkage • 272D2, 297D2 and 299D2 deliver ROC of 3,400, 4,700 and 4,600 lbs. at 50% of tipping capacity, while the XHP versions are rated at 3,650, 4800 and 4,725 lbs. • C3.8 Tier 4 Final engine uses selective catalytic reduction system • Full-color, 5-in. LCD monitor enables on-screen adjustment of key functions • Standard undercarriage suspension on MTLs and CTLs isolates the undercarriage from the machine frame using torsion axles

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Case TR340 and TV380 Tier 4 Final Compact Track Loaders The large-frame TR340 and TV380 feature selective catalytic reduction technology that requires no diesel particulate filter to meet Tier 4 Final. • 10,000-lb. radial lift TR340 offers a 3,400-lb. rated operating capacity (ROC) and 8,700 lbs. of bucket breakout force • 10,550-lb. vertical lift TV380 provides 7,510 lbs. of bucket breakout force and a 3,800-lb. ROC • Rated at 90 gross hp and 282 ft.-lbs. of torque with hydraulic flow rates of 24.2 (standard) and 37.6 gpm (high flow) • EZ-EH setup menu with nine adjustable speed and control sensitivity settings • Dozer-style undercarriage with a rigid track frame featuring fewer moving parts

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Bobcat T740 Compact Track Loader The T740 vertical lift path loader is powered by a 74-hp ultra-low particulate combustion (ULPC) Tier 4-compliant diesel engine that does not require a diesel particulate filter, selective catalytic reduction or diesel exhaust fluid. • 10,263-lb. operating weight with a 3,200-lb. rated operating capacity • 132-in. lift height to hinge pin • Higher standard hydraulic flow and pressure (23 gpm) with optional 30.5gpm high-flow hydraulics • Pressurized cab with cab-forward design, large cab door opening, large side and rear windows and a large top window • Standard controls with power assist or optional Selectable Joystick Controls

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CTL Proves a Sweet Addition for Sugar Hill Clint Tucker, owner and founder of Sugar Hill Outdoors, with the company’s new Takeuchi TL8 compact track loader.

Sugar Hill Outdoors makes a successful transition from rental to ownership with its compact track loaders

hen it comes to landscaping, there isn’t much that Sugar Hill Outdoors can’t do. Its experienced and skilled team handles both residential and commercial hardscape and landscape installation, enabling the Lawrenceville, GA-based design/build outdoor construction company to offer customers a myriad of services to help transform their yards and facilities into works of art. Sugar Hill Outdoors has been operating Weighing just over 8,000 for over 16 years after opening in 1998. lbs. with a tipping load of 6,000 lbs., Initially serving customers throughout the TL8 has the power an d ma ne uv er ab ilit Georgia, word quickly spread throughout y Sugar Hill Outdoors needs for landscaping an d hardscaping projects. the south about the budding landscaping and design architects, and it is now also serving parts of North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama.

DUO OF CTLS PROVES PRODUCTIVE The services Sugar Hill Outdoors offers extend from landscaping for outdoor entertainment areas to hardscaping for retaining walls, pavers, driveways, porches and decks. In addition, it does tree care and water features for building waterfalls, ponds, fountains and aquascapes. Other areas the company covers include irrigation for sprinkler systems, erosion prevention and commercial landscaping for new development and master planning. In its first year, Sugar Hill Outdoors rented equipment to get a better sense of it before buying. After renting and having success with a compact track loader, it decided to purchase one the following year. Currently, the company is armed with both a Takeuchi TL130 Clint Tucker, owner and founder and a new TL8 track loader. of Sugar Hill Outdoors. “We purchased our first Takeuchi back in 1999, and compared to any other compact machine, it flat out blows other [units] away,” says Clint Tucker, owner and founder of Sugar Hill Outdoors. “We do quite a few modular block retaining walls and the TL8 is great at moving those modular blocks around and in building those walls for us.” Released earlier this year, the 74.3-hp TL8 is designed and engineered to provide the power, strength and maneuverability required for tight spaces and corners such as those encountered on Sugar Hill’s projects. Weighing just over 8,000 lbs. with a tipping load of 6,000 lbs., it delivers bucket breakout forces exceeding 6,800 lbs. and loader lift arm forces of more than 6,700 lbs. Double reduction planetary drives provide traction forces of 9,100+ lbs. One residential project the company started in July required the TL8 to help build a wall. The scope of work called for the crew to tear off the existing deck of the customers’ house and regrade and pad out an area for a concrete patio. The crew needed to cut into the existing slope to allow the loader to assist in building a modular block retaining wall before they performed the final grade in landscaping. Using their expertise and the machines in their lineup, the crew made light work of the job, finishing at the end of July. ET

“We do quite a few modular block retaining walls and the TL8 is great at moving those modular blocks around and building those walls for us.”

Sugar Hill Outdoors performs both residential and commercial hardscape and landscape installation using its compact track loaders.

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It is important to take the time to learn about technologies that have been used to reach Tier 4 status in machines such as compact loaders and compact excavators, and the importance of proper machine maintenance.

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R U N N I N G T H E BUS I N E S S By Garry Bartecki

FINISH OUT STRONG

in 2015 — and 2016 Use the year end to identify areas of improvement and set goals for the months ahead.

e all like to have a successful, profitable year and do whatever we can at year end to try to finish strong. Of course, we all would be better off if we applied the same effort we make in December to the other 11 months. That being said, I wouldn’t feel too bad if you fall into the December scenario because I find that the majority of companies follow this path. But since you are reading this in December, there is not much time left to enhance the bottom line or reduce the tax burden. You can, of course, go through the receivables and try to collect all that you can before year end. (The bank will like that.) You also have to go through your WIP to look for billing opportunities or write-offs. And there are always vendors to deal with when you dispute their invoices. So in the end, we are caught in a dilemma — to max out book profits, or to minimize taxable income. For me, I don’t like to have the “tax tail wag the dog,” and prefer to have a clean set of supportable financial statements when it comes time to renew the bank line. Quite frankly, when you start explaining to your banker why your “real” bottom line is better than what they are looking at, it is a tough sell. As such, why don’t you try to generate a clean set of 2015 financials to see where you can improve your operating results; prepare 2016 budgets as if you implemented the changes; and then do your best in 2016 to realize those benefits. Of course, you will need some guidelines to work with, which are available from various sources or associations. You can always ask your accountant to help you out with benchmarks and go from there. If that doesn’t work, I am sure Ken Hedlund of Somerset CPAs (www.somersetcpas.com) can point you in the right direction.

HOW TO MAKE IMPROVEMENT HAPPEN Many of you will be thinking “I could never hit those benchmark numbers.” And you would be correct if you don’t try. But speaking from experience, I can tell you that if you ask yourself “How am I going to reach that benchmark number or percentage” and put some effort into the process, you will improve your bottom line. This in turn will encourage you to try this procedure again. The improvement process has to be a team effort, which means your entire management team and project managers have to buy in to the program. They too are prohibited from saying “we can’t” and can only discuss ways to make improvements. I am confident that each of them has some ideas how to do things better and should get a chance to express themselves. If you are the CEO of your company, when you stop to think about it, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain if only a few new ideas are implemented to start out. I recently attended a CEO group meeting led by a very experienced consultant and business expert who provided each group member with a set of goals for revenues, margins and costs. As you can imagine, every time the CEOs return from one of these meetings, the internal staff knows some wonderful ideas are coming back with them and they are going to have to tell their particular CEO that the ideas won’t work and can’t be done.

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Sick of getting this response, one of the CEOs invited the consultant to a meeting with the company management to discuss his goals and how to reach them. Needless to say, none of the managers wanted to attend but did so because they had to. The consultant went through how he set each goal, compared the company performance to the goal and showed each department head what had to be done to meet the goal — which turned into a team effort that concentrated on “how are we going to get there.” In short, the managers supplied the means to the end by believing it could be done, and are all diving into the process to make it happen. Now, they may not meet 100% of the goals but I am positive they will demonstrate revenue, margin and cost reduction improvements. The two-day session noted above will probably turn out to be the best money the CEO spent. And if you’re wondering why I’m so confident they will be successful, it’s because individual members of the group have hit the goals for revenue, margins and cost, which to me is proof it can be done. So the question for you is: “Where should you be next year in terms of revenues, margins and costs?” Spend the time to find out and start making improvements by prioritizing the goals that will provide the greatest benefit. So not only do I want you to finish strong in 2015, I want you to finish strong starting in January 2016 and each month thereafter. Do some homework to benchmark your business, see what technology you can bring to the table, review each process to become more productive and tighten up the accounting to speed up the billing process. And Garry Bartecki is the managing most of all, do this in December member of GB Financial Services LLP and a consultant to the Associated Equipment to ensure meaningful operating profits in 2016. ET Distributors. He can be reached at

(708) 347-9109 or gbartecki@comcast.net. To access previous Running the Business columns, as well as additional business management information, visit www.ForConstructionPros.com.

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