Fleet Management

from Equipment Today June 2022

by ForConstructionPros.com

Equipment Introductions

Track Hoe Track Cleaning Tool

The Track Hoe tool is a fast and easy way to clean tracked equipment daily. Its design pushes and pulls dirt and mud for fast and easy removal of dirt with less residue buildup on tool. It cleans around most carrier rollers, scraping dirt and mud from areas where a shovel won’t fit. It can clean under final drives on high track equipment, and fits into tighter areas around driver and idle ends of the tracks. The tool can be used on most excavators, dozers, pipe layers, side booms, track loaders, track skid steers, front end shovels and other tracked equipment. It is made of powder-coated industrial strengh metal with a 1.5-in. wooden handle for durability.

Milwaukee Tool PACKOUT Modular Shop Storage

Milwaukee Tool expanded their PACKOUT Modular Storage System to include 20+ Shop Storage solutions. Users can customize their storage with wall plates, hooks, tool racks, tool holders, and a cabinet that connect with all PACKOUT solutions. The Wall Plates feature Quick Alignment Tabs on all sides, making installing rows and columns of multiple plates easy. Available in two sizes, the Large Wall Plate features a 150-lb. wall-mounted capacity, and the Compact Wall Plate features a 50-lb. wall-mounted capacity. These hooks, tool racks, and holders provide the Most Secure Mounting when paired with PACKOUT Wall Plates. These solutions allow users to maximize their efficiency in the shop by featuring Quick Access Functionality. They include five different hook styles and sizes that are metal reinforced to maintain their shape when loaded. A wide variety of tool racks and holders, including M18 and M12 battery racks, compact shelf, organizer cup, tool rack, screwdriver rack, roll holder, tool station, long handle tool rack, and two sizes of bins, providing users with endless customization options.

Camso CWL 532 Compact Wheel Loader Tire

The CWL 532 bias tire offers dependable off-road performance and optimal traction for compact wheel loaders operating on mixed and soft surfaces.

•Void guard tread protection provides more rubber to reduce risk of impact-related punctur •Impact guard and rim guard enhance sidewall and rim flange protection •Enhanced tread depth with curved lugs ensure traction and great durability •Stepped tread design improves tire cleanout and traction in offroad conditions •Offered in 12.5/70-16 (ply rating 6 or 8) and 15.5/60-18 (ply rating 8) Read more at: https://eqtoday.co/jgxu2q

Westport Hydrogen HPDI Fuel System

Westport Fuel Systems recently unveiled its H2 HPDI fuel system, which enables heavyduty trucks to operate on bio-methane (renewable natural gas) and natural gas with the same power, torque, efficiency and performance as diesel engines, and with better results running on hydrogen, while meeting global emissions regulations. Specifications:

•Power and torque: 20% higher power and torque than the base diesel engine •Efficiency: 5% to 10% better thermal efficiency than the base diesel engine •Turbocharged 13 liter, in-line six-cylinder engine •Fuel: Hydrogen, with pilot ignition •Four-cycle, compression ignition, direct injection Read more at: https://eqtoday.co/c2rrgv

BKT AIROMAX AM 27 Mobile Crane Tire

The AIROMAX AM 27 radial tire is especially suited for cranes that travel on roads and highways that require high resistance to wear and tear.

•Also maintains optimal traction and resistance on more aggressive and uneven terrain •Casing and belt constructed in steel layers to ensure robustness •Side and tread compounds highly resistant to cuts and tears •Resists high temperatures and dissipates heat created during high-speed road movements •Available in 385/95 R 24, 385/95 R 25, 445/95 R 25, 505/95 R 25 and 525/80 R 25 sizes in speed indices “E” and “F” Read more at: https://eqtoday.co/4jeu8y

DENIOS Lithium-Ion Battery Charging and Storage Cabinets

DENIOS Lithium-Ion Battery Charging and Storage Units are designed for contractors using lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries in their work. There are many safety risks associated with Li-ion batteries, including fire and burning. The cabinets are equipped with a transport base to quickly remove Li-ion batteries from a building. Each unit features solidly-welded construction and a triple hinge door, safety elements assembled outside the storage compartment for increased protection against corrosion, scratch- and impact-resistance and an easy to clean surface. Lockable doors with a permanent self-closing function keep the contents safe from unauthorized personnel.

FleetWatcher Escalating Idle Alert Feature

FleetWatcher’s Escalating Idle Alert informs managers when equipment has been idling for too long, allowing immediate corrective action to be taken. This can help slash idle time, and thus elongate equipment life span.

•FleetWatcher monitors rpm over time, and alerts managers with text or email when a pre-set threshold has been reached •The parameters and alerting structure are completely customizable by the user •Data can be integrated with other business systems such as accounting, estimating •Tracks multiple data points including cycle times, productivity and downtime, equipment utilization and underutilization, exact location of each piece of equipment, project status, budgets, shop costs, rental expenses, and trends and behaviors Read more at: https://eqtoday.co/fevpsm