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CONTENTS

VOLUME 35, NO.6 | SEPTEMBER 2017

FEATURES

Operator Environment: HMI Systems

Taking cues from the automotive industry, HMI

20 Developing a More Comfortable and Effective Operator Environment

component manufacturers are focusing their efforts on ergonomic and intuitive products to help OEMs create a more comfortable operator experience.

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Safety: Obstacle Detection Systems

With their ability to measure both speed and distance,

26 A More Accurate Picture of Vehicle Surroundings

radar and lidar enable better object detection capabilities to improve vehicle safety, and eventually pave the way for autonomous operation.

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Extreme Machines!: Extendable Skid Steer

A company with a unique concept vehicle is poised to

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ON THE COVER Cover Story: Telematics

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turn the compact equipment market on its head with its extendable-base skid steer design.

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Global Market Forecast: Agriculture

The long- and short-term views of the global

36 A Positive Outlook for Agricultural Equipment

agricultural equipment market both point to a growth trajectory due to food demand and technology adoption.

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echnology Breakdown: T Autonomous Snow Clearing Machine

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ontinuous connection to the Cloud enables C autonomous, remote operation of a snow clearing machine.

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Equipment Launches

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Is AI the END GAME? A

IN T HE NE X T I S S UE

t the 2017 National Fluid Power Association’s Industry and Economic Conference (NFPA IEOC), there were fantastic presentations across the board, per usual, on the current state and future outlooks of the many regions and heavy equipment industries. If you want to get a taste of the information provided by the event, simply check out OEM Off-Highway’s Twitter feed (@OEMOffHighway) and search #IEOC. But, there was one presentation that was equally fascinating and unnerving.

Kevin Surace presented on the emergence and possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI). During the presentation, we heard a new Beatles song—yes, you read that correctly—created by AI analyzing the lyrical content and music of their previous works and extrapolating a song in line with their style. He also spoke of the recent story of Facebook’s own AI engine that was shut down after developers realized the AI had created its own language that humans couldn’t understand...not terrifying at all.

Pairing this technology with its potential for the heavy-duty vehicle industry, it gets even more interesting. Think of a time where CAD software can handle more complex shapes for additive manufacturing processes. Now merge that with an AI interface where engineers can enter the parameters their solution needs to fit within and the AI will run thousands of iterations until it finds the best solution. Take it one step further and the optimized design gets automatically sent to the 3D printer, and the completed part is automatically shipped overnight to whomever submitted the original design request.

Seems far fetched, right? But Surace suggests that AI will soon be able to replace not just slow skilled jobs but also high average IQ people, and that 80% of today’s tasks will be automated by 2050. It’s a fascinating scenario to consider, and the next few decades will be exciting to watch unfold.

But, at present we are still fine-tuning our automation systems, which have come a long way in recent years. Be sure to read “Automating the Snow Removal Process” on page 42 to get a look at a unique, real world example of a fully autonomous vehicle in a rugged environment.

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CONSTRUCTION Sector to Bring More Opportunities in Second Half of 2017

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onstruction Machinery Production in the U.S. and Europe is recovering year-over-year. Cyclical rise signals there may be more opportunities in this sector in the second half of 2017. Quarterly U.S. Mining Machinery Production is growing at an accelerating rate, and further growth should be expected this year.

Agriculture Machinery Production in China and the U.S. is declining, while production in Europe is rising on an annual average basis. U.S. Production levels will increase heading into 2018.

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• The U.S. Leading Indicator rose further in June.

• Rise in the Indicator suggests that overall growth and positive business cycle momentum in the U.S. economy will persist through 2017.

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Millions of single-family units,seasonally adjusted annualized rates

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U.S. Total Industrial Production:

1.174

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• Average U.S. Industrial Production during the 3 months through June was up 1.4% compared to the same 3 months of 2016.

• Expect the industrial economy to grow in 2017 and 2018 as manufacturing increases.

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• U.S. Housing Starts totalled 1.196 million units in the 12 months through June.

• Construction during the 3 months through May was up 3.2% compared to the same 3 months in 2016.

• Housing starts are expected to rise throughout 2017.

• Expect construction spending to increase through the end of the year.

Millions of single-family units,seasonally adjusted annualized rates

2.5

Private Nonresidential New Construction:

1.0

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• Expected growth in U.S. Housing Starts and rising U.S. Nondefense Capital Goods New Orders (excluding aircraft) suggest Construction Machinery New Orders will rise this year.

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• Construction will decline through late 2017.

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HeavyDuty Truck Shipments:

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Defense Industry, New Orders:

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• U.S. Heavy Duty Truck Shipments during the 12 months through May were down 16.3% compared to the year-ago level.

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• Shipments are in a recovery trend.

Cyclical rise will likely characterize at least the remainder of the year.

• May U.S. Defense Capital Goods New Orders were 3.2% above the year-ago level on an annual basis.

• U.S. Mining Machinery New Orders are recovering, 35.9% below the yearago level.

• Plan for this segment to mildly decline through the end of 2017.

• Expect New Orders to recover as oil and metal prices generally rise.

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• Rise in the Leading Indicator suggests that the European economy will expand at a faster pace in the second half of 2017.

Editor’s Note: Please note that this chart has been modified on the Y-axis to show the trend more easily.

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Industrial Production, United Kingdom:

Euro Area Leading Indicator • The Europe Leading Indicator is rising.

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• Average Germany Industrial Production in the 3 months through May was up 3.9% compared to the same 3 months 1 year earlier.

• Production will mildly decline into late 2017 before rise resumes.

• Expect Industrial Production to generally accelerate through 2017.

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by Sara Jensen ClearSky provides a variety of machine data including engine hours, fuel and battery levels, as well as monitors fault codes and other critical alerts.

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elematics systems have become almost ubiquitous within the heavy equipment industry, providing operators with a wealth of knowledge about machine performance and health. While systems are available directly from a telematics provider, many OEMs have begun partnering with these suppliers to integrate their technologies into equipment at the factory level.

Doing so enables an OEM to differentiate itself from the competition, says Willy Schlacks, President and co-founder of EquipmentShare—a construction technology company focused on helping

contractors and heavy equipment owners increase the utilization of their assets. “By offering the advanced data contractors and fleet managers need, OEMs can increase customer loyalty and add value to their offerings,” he explains. “And with telematics solutions becoming highly sought after by contractors and fleet owners, OEMs can take a step out of their purchasing journey by offering them equipment with telematics already integrated— essentially a two-for-one deal.”

Benefits of working with a supplier According to Schlacks, building a telematics platform in-house can be costly for an OEM—upwards of $40 million—and requires years of development. “Telematics platforms

are also constantly evolving as the number of regulations increase, so they require constant updates from developers,” he says.

Because of this, EquipmentShare saw the opportunity to develop MachineLink, a fully white-labeled telematics platform purpose-built for OEMs. It is designed to be a turnkey solution that is out of the box ready, and includes a full customer interface, robust backend and full support. “For OEMs, this flexibility feels like suddenly adding 50 developers to their organization,” says Schlacks. “OEMs are able to access the benefits of a telematics platform without the cost or risk of building out their own solution.”

Jon Shapiro, Global Telematics Manager at JLG Industries Inc., says partnering with a telematics sup-

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plier is the most effective means of developing and deploying an end-toend telematics solution because the telematics company is focused on using the latest and most up-to-date telematics hardware and services.

These technologies can be very complex and require a higher level of specialized technology experience and understanding which may not be part of an OEM’s DNA. He says JLG works with a number of technology partners for its ClearSky telematics platform (learn more, 20867878) which bring a wealth of experience and knowledge about telematics and wireless technology. This enables new technology to be developed and deployed quickly as customer and market changes occur. “These types of technology projects bring the best resources from both companies to drive solutions quickly to the market,” says Shapiro. “Each company has specific expertise in their resident knowledge that is not easily replaceable.

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By partnering directly with a telematics provider, an OEM can differentiate itself from the competition by tailoring a telematics system to individual application needs.

partnership lends well to adapting quickly to changes in the industry and changing customer needs for technology.”

Frank Schneider, Senior Product Manager at Telogis, says that by working directly with an OEM, a telematics provider can deliver data that’s unique to a particular make of vehicle or equipment, and therefore customize solutions and processes for customers. The overall goal of a telematics system is to help end users run their fleets more efficiently; tailoring a system to their specific requirements ensures only the information that will most benefit their operations is provided.

In November, the company announced a partnership with John

Deere that would enable customers to use John Deere construction equipment’s built-in connectivity to access a richer data set to provide greater insight into their operations and eliminate manual data entry. “By working in tandem with Telogis, we’re giving businesses the ability to run their entire mobile equipment business on one comprehensive software platform with one login for all their vehicles and equipment – whether it’s John Deere or a mixed fleet,” said Jena Holtberg-Benge, Director Worksight Solutions at John Deere, in the press release announcing the partnership (learn more, 20971899).

Schneider says partnering with Telogis allows an OEM like John Deere to offer a comprehensive solution

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The ability to access the machine data comes from codifying a standard data interface which the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) has been working directly with OEMs to achieve. “This standardized interface enables Telogis to access data directly from the factory-installed OEM telematics hardware,” explains Schneider.

“For customers, access to factory-fit hardware and OEM-supported data gives them the quickest path to deploy fleet and equipment management solutions.”

Unlike many telematics providers which offer their products to end users and OEMs, Hemisphere GNSS solely focuses on the OEM market. “We’re providing the toolbox, components and technology strictly to the OEMs to make the system their own,” says Randy Noland, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Hemisphere GNSS Inc. “I would say every equipment manufacturer would prefer to own their own positioning system, and this is a way for them to do that.”

As a full OEM solutions provider, the company offers any of the various components necessary for a telematics or positioning system, as well as the full system. Even if an OEM has a telematics system already built into its machine—including one from another telematics provider—it can access Hemisphere’s GNSS system.

Noland says working directly with OEMs enables deeper technology integration so they can make the system their own, as well as better tailor it to specific applications.

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Additionally, Noland says that because Hemisphere’s technology is only available to OEMs, there is no aftermarket channel with which the equipment manufacturer might have to worry about competing, as

is often the case with other telematics providers. He also notes that Hemisphere owns the manufacturing of its products, reducing their price considerably for OEMs.

The role of data Data is a key aspect of the telematics system, not only for the equipment user but the OEM, as well.

Collecting data on how a machine is operated in real-world conditions enables OEMs to evaluate and refine their machine designs. Noland says by partnering with an OEM, technology providers like Hemisphere can also use the data to refine their systems. It can help both parties to continually update the system to make it more efficient and ensure all of the necessary metrics are being measured.

“One of the biggest reasons OEMs collect telematics data is to build better equipment,” says Schlacks.

“They want a telematics platform that can provide access to the data they need to see shortcomings and improve product designs.” However, the amount of data collected can be overwhelming to receive and analyze. Because of this, he says, “OEMs also want a platform that can provide actionable insights without having to perform a data deep-dive, such as sending reports of equipment behavior patterns or alerts of possible product failure. This predictive form of telematics gives OEMs more time to fix flawed machines, and build for the future.” Working with a company like EquipmentShare which has expertise in predictive analytics enables the OEM to get the insights they need to improve equipment designs.

The concept of big data is an important part of this, as well, as Noland says it is basically a repository for everything the machine is doing.

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“Big data will drive a better understanding of the operation of the machines and how trends can be viewed,” adds JLG’s Shapiro. It can help the manufacturer build more useful customer-centric services that will have a positive impact on users.

“The potential is there for telematics to be the point on the equipment that gathers and transfers the data back to a center point for further analysis.”

Schlacks says the next evolution of telematics and GPS systems will provide contractors the ultimate form of asset management fleet security.

While systems today can issue an alert if a machine is moved outside of

its designation without proper authorization, he says these alerts are only as good as the contractor’s ability to take action. “Telematics of the future will send contractors the data and take action on those insights for a more secure fleet, without needing the contractor to do so.”

If, for instance, a contractor receives an alert at 3 a.m. a piece of equipment is traveling outside of its set geofence, unless he or she can get to the machine in a timely manner, the alert is useless. “The future of telematics will involve making that decision for the contractor and instantly shutting down the machine,” says Schlacks.

This will be aided by the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in telematics. Hardware advancements which can analyze millions of points of data in real time, make decisions and report on

the data as necessary will enable machine intelligence to begin moving from the cloud to the machine itself, says Schlacks. This is in contrast to the current method of telematics systems sending limited data to a server based on thresholds and events.

And as the intelligence of telematics is used to enhance machines, he says it will lay the groundwork for automation within the off-highway industry. It will take time for this to occur, though, due to the uncontrolled environments in which off-highway equipment is typically used. More advanced AI will be required than what is currently available in the automotive industry.

“The future of telematics lies in building the fully connected environment where all elements of the contractor’s job are seamlessly integrated,” concludes Schlacks. |

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Heavy-duty equipment cabs are becoming more sophisticated in styling and technology to increase operator productivity.

The virtual mirror Continental displayed at CONEXPO-CON/ AGG 2017 is designed to replace traditional exterior mirrors, using cameras to provide improved visibility.

thus eases machine control.

Pannone says EAO works directly with customers to create intuitive and ergonomic HMI systems. “Our products and systems are designed to invoke seamless interaction between the end user and heavy-duty equipment.”

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Instead of four or five different controls and displays, he says customers want a single HMI device for the radio, camera, engine information, and climate control.

GS Global Resources offers configurable displays which aid this desire for fewer screens, such as its new MD4 Bezel and Mount

(learn more, 20972055). It can be programmed to display and control many different components on a machine such as the HVAC system, radio and load management. Multicolored bezels enable navigation through the various display pages, even when the operator is wearing gloves or the machine is traveling over rough terrain and use of the touchscreen is not possible.

The company has also created Bluetooth modules and software that allow the machine to connect to a smartphone for diagnostics and error or event logs. Smith says this allows service personnel and operators to not only get more information from the machine, but also share that with the OEM to help track performance.

“Technology advances are driving every industry to think differently.

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As an engineering company and system integrator, GS Global Resources will work directly with an OEM to create an HMI system and overall cab design. Earlier this year the company released a case study of how it had worked with mobile crane manufacturer Broderson Manufacturing Corp. to design a Configurable Cab Solution (learn more, 20862964). Ergonomic and intuitive elements incorporated into the cab design included adjustable joystick pods, a light bar for displaying load on the boom and switch panels with clear markings.

“Mobile equipment manufacturers have an opportunity to lower costs by requiring suppliers to assemble, integrate and test cabs,” says Smith.

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Continental’s 12 in. (30.5 cm) display in the cab it exhibited at CONEXPO-CON/ AGG 2017 enables several vehicle operating characteristics to be shown on a single display.

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and heavy-duty industries have experienced this—due in part to the implementation of emissions regulations and the need to use more sophisticated technology to ensure compliance—leading to the use of cross-functional interface devices such as touchscreens and monitors, as well as multi-functional push buttons, joysticks and rotary controllers. “This progression has been evolving within the automotive market with varied degrees of success,” he says. “It was not long ago that some within the industry attempted a completely touch-based interface—which was met with negative reviews.”

Neither market he says has shifted completely back to The MD4 7 in. (17.8 cm) display features a bonded the use of hardglass touchscreen with 170 degree viewing angle, wired, high-power and the buttons are five-color LEDs allowing for switches such as active feedback of system status. pushbuttons and rockers but instead have adopted a mixed-technolmore automotive styling has been ogy blend. This approach serves the increased electrification and the need for intuitive, ergonomic use of computer systems withdesigns as colors, graphics, illuin heavy-duty equipment, says mination and control types can all Pannone. Both the automotive 24

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Increasing use of safety systems on heavy machinery is also part of the automotive industry’s influence.

The Continental cab demonstrated this through the inclusion of its ProViu ASL360 camera system (learn more, 12058539) combined with its ProViu Mirror which is designed to replace exterior mirrors.

Instead, displays within the cab on the right and left side of the operator are used to provide visibility via the camera system. These digital mirrors provide an increased area of view as they are able to capture more of the work site than a traditional mirror. In addition, they are more accurate as they provide a high definition picture of the surrounding area. Read more about camera systems replacing exterior mirrors in the article “Mirrorless Vehicles are Closer Than They Appear” at oemoffhighway.com/12246040.

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bstacle detection and avoidance systems are becoming more prevalent on heavy-duty vehicles as a means of not only improving safety but also creating more automated features—and eventually achieving fully autonomous vehicle operation.

Radar (RAdio Detection And Ranging) and lidar (LIght Detection And Ranging) are used for object detection as they are both capable of measuring the speed and distance of an object. Radar uses radio waves to do so, while lidar uses laser light. “Both technologies are utilized in safety systems because they detect and measure the distance of objects near the vehicle, thus helping to prevent or minimize the impact of collisions, whether it be with other vehicles, pedestrians or other objects,” says Simon Dean, Director of Engineering at WABCO Americas.

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Lidar versus radar As with any technology, both radar and lidar have their advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages Dean says lidar offers is its ability to detect smaller objects since it uses a short wavelength. It is also capable of scanning more than 100 m (328.08 ft.) in all directions, generating a precise distance and angular position measurement of a vehicle’s surroundings. In addition, he says lidar is able to develop a more precise “image” of an object in view in terms of distance and angular location.

Radar, on the other hand, can operate in low visibility conditions—including foggy weather—and more precisely measure relative speeds. Dean says it also has a longer operation distance than lidar.

WABCO’s OnGuardMAX advanced emergency braking system uses state-of-the-art 77GHz radar in combination with a high-resolution camera to alert drivers of impending rear-end collisions with vehicles ahead (learn more, 12259681). Dean says radar was used because it detects objects in a forward direction with a small opening

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For its OnCity Urban Turning Assist system, WABCO utilized lidar technology. Dean says it was the best option for this system because it provides a wider field of view around the vehicle, not just in front of it, which is important to ensure the vehicle does not come into contact with surrounding pedestrians or objects. A field of view of up to 180 degrees is possible with the system, and a single sensor is used to detect vulnerable road users (e.g. pedestrians, cyclists) that may be within a vehicle’s blind spot (learn more, 12261150).

Dean says the key differences between the systems is that OnGuard-

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Volvo Trucks North America announced in July its Volvo Active Driver Assist will now be standard on its new VNL and VNR Series trucks (learn more, 20867483). It includes the Bendix Wingman Fusion cameraand radar-based collision mitigation system to detect stationary and moving objects in the surrounding area of the truck. Utilization of radar to determine speed and distance of other vehicles in front of the truck enables drivers to better maintain a safe driving distance. When a truck gets too close to the vehicle ahead of it, the system sends alerts to warn the driver he or she should slow down.

New to the system is a heads-up warning that flashes a red light on the windshield of the truck if corrective action is not taken.

Unlike other systems which have a buzzer or warning signal coming from drivers’ peripheral view, the heads-up alert allows drivers to keep their focus on the road ahead.

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The collision avoidance and object detection capabilities they provide are already enabling the use of advanced driver assistance systems, which are stepping stones along the road to autonomy.

The Volvo system for instance, goes beyond just alerting drivers to potential collisions. If the radar detects a vehicle ahead and even after the heads-up alert is sent a driver does not take corrective action, the system steps in by reducing throttle and disengaging cruise, as well as applying the brakes to slow or stop the truck. Active safety systems capable of taking action on behalf of the driver are a key step to achieving fully autonomous vehicle operation as the ultimate goal in many cases is to completely remove the need for an operator. Having the ability to create vehicle systems which can detect and avoid other vehicles, objects and people without the need for human interaction is essential to ensuring safe operation of these vehicles on roadways.

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WABCO OnGuardMAX uses 77GHz radar in combination with a high-resolution camera to alert drivers of impending collisions with vehicles ahead.

All-around sensing will be important, as well, said Tom Loutzenheiser, Vice President of Business Development at Preco Electronics, during a presentation of the company’s PreView Side Defender radar-based side object detection system at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 (learn more,

zone is detected. Loutzenheiser said the system can differentiate between moving and stationary objects so as not to alert drivers unnecessarily.

Side Defender can be used in conjunction with the company’s Sentry radar system (learn more, 12261125) to provide visibility around an entire vehicle, helping to further increase safety.

This all-around object detection capability will be beneficial for development of autonomous vehicles as they will need to be aware of other objects in their surroundings to avoid collisions.

Loutzenheiser said autonomy will most likely be an evolution, progressing first to driver assistance systems that provide warnings to operators, then on to the systems

The move toward full autonomy will see safety systems that combine their signals for more accuracy.

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which can take corrective actions without operator interference—such as the Volvo system—and eventually full autonomy.

Dean says radar, lidar and all of the other safety system technologies will continue to evolve in order to enable higher levels of automation.

“It’s hard to predict exactly how the technology will progress in the coming years, but there is no doubt we will see it continue to evolve and improve,” he says. “In the near-term, ground transportation applications are likely to remain focused on collision avoidance. Continued focus on vehicle safety and the movement toward fully autonomous vehicles will see more trucks and buses equipped with lidar, radar, cameras, and other systems that will combine their signals to obtain an even more accurate representation of the environment.” |

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The NEXT Compact Equipment Evolution?

A company with a unique concept vehicle is poised to turn the compact equipment market on its head with its extendable-base skid steer design.

by Michelle Kopier

Concept drawings for the initial prototype vehicle from Extend Manufacturing LLC.

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n the current construction equipment market, a versatile machine is an invaluable asset to reduce the total pieces of equipment on a jobsite and get the most use and productive hours per day. Skid steers are a particularly popular vehicle type, especially with their wide array of attachment options making them a true multi-purpose tool.

Skid steers are commonly assessed by their vertical lift and reach metrics as well as their ability to work on rough and sloping terrain. The higher the lift and farther the reach, the easier, faster and safer it is to load dump trucks and other jobsite receptacles. Every skid steer on the market is limited by its weight and wheel base as to how much it can lift to a certain height and distance from the vehicle.

This limitation was a particular

point of frustration for one sod farmer based in Australia who was unable to lift a normal pallet of sod if it was weighed down by water from a recent rainfall. Out of pure necessity, he and friend Marc Dack developed a makeshift extendable skid steer solution with a heavily greased single telescopic tube along the bottom of the machine—and the lengthened base solution worked.

Eventually Dack moved to Wisconsin and brought the idea with him.

He subsequently added a second telescopic tube and an extendable boom to the design, patented the ideas, and set to work creating what would become the Pro-Handler at Extend Manufacturing LLC, an affiliate of Innovative Equipment LLC. This “utility handler” is like a skid steer and telehandler in one, and solves a lot of the challenges faced

by skid steers and compact loaders including tip-over and reach limits without adding additional weight.

“The machine has two chassis components. The back portion of the chassis carries the engine, hydraulic system, back wheels and tanks, and acts as a counterweight,” explains Dack, now VP of Extend Manufacturing and responsible for product development and design. “The front portion carries the front wheels, cab and boom towers along with the booms.” The two segments of the chassis are fitted together with the two telescopic tubes housed on either side of the cab (on the front) and the engine block (on the rear).

The extension components run the full length of the machine and are joined by two hydraulic cylinders that extend and contract the wheel base.

“We structured the extension sys-

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tem to be electronically controlled with manual overrides to allow the driver to adapt to certain circumstances, such as a space-constrained environment where it’s not feasible to extend,” says Chris Osswald, President of Extend Manufacturing. The extension system receives feedback from sen-

extended while the machine is in motion.”

The Pro-Handler is driven by four hydraulic wheel motors, one for each wheel, to achieve four-wheel drive without a chain drive system and still facilitate the extendable wheel base.

When fully extended, the Pro-Handler features a wheel base of 84 in.

(2.1 m), significantly more than the larger skid steers available on

The system can also be extended while the machine is in motion sors measuring loads and pressures to ensure if a driver plans to lift a load that is too heavy for the current base, it will automatically extend the chassis to accommodate the load.

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the market that only reach a maximum wheel base of between 48.9 and 54.6 in.1 (1.2 and 1.4 m). The larger wheel base of the Pro-Handler does not come at the expense of additional weight, staying at just over 8,000 lbs. (362.9 kg) for more manageable transport.

A longer wheel base also allows for easier transport of heavy loads on steeper grades, including terrain that slopes away from the loading site.

And with all of the additional versatility the Pro-Handler vehicle can provide, “it will be more affordable than the large skid steers it outperforms,” claims Dack.

At this time, Extend Manufacturing is looking for an OEM partner to bring its patented Pro-Handler extendable skid-steer proof of concept machine to market, as well as funding to finish development and make two pre-production machines.

“We’d prefer to build and manufacture the vehicle in the U.S., that’s the goal, but we’d consider international options,” confirms Dack.

For more information on the Pro-Handler concept vehicle, go online to www.fundable.com/extend-manufacturing-llc. | 1. Comparisons are based on an average of the following machines, compiled by Extend Manufacturing: Mustang 4000V, Bobcat S850, John Deere 332E, Cat 272D2 XHP, New Holland L230, JCB 330, Case SV340 and Volvo MC135C

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GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST: AGRICULTURE www.oemoffhighway.com/20972560

A POSITIVE OUTLOOK

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The long- and short-term views of the global agricultural equipment market both point to a growth trajectory due to food demand and technology adoption.

GRAND VIEW RESEARCH

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PERSISTENCE MARKET RESEARCH

U.S. Agriculture equipment market by product, 2014 - 2025 (in USD billions)

Total global agricultural equipment market volume by product type from 2016 to 2024 at a CAGR of 2.8%.

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fter several years of falling equipment sales and stagnant low commodity prices, the agricultural market is finally showing consistent signs of life in several regions and sectors. According to a report

by Power Systems Research, the agricultural segment could see a 2% gain in 2017 after a disappointing recovery rate in 2016 following the severe worldwide slump in 2014 and 2015 (learn more, 20862955).

Power Systems Research notes the overall market hit bottom between late 2015 and 2016, especially lower horsepower units which saw double digit growth in sales in 2016 versus 2015. Unfortunately, higher horsepower machines continued to decline in 2016, only reaching its bottom in the second half of 2016, and is not expected to have any significant growth in 2017, but rather remain flat.

Commodity prices still remain at a record low, so there is no anticipation of a rapid recovery. Instead, Power Systems Research predicts the recovery will continue to be very slow and the market will not reach its prior levels in the foreseeable future.

Providing a more long-term perspective, Grand View Research recently asserted that the global agricultural equipment market would be worth $243.4 billion by 2025. The firm notes that the rising population has escalated the demand for food and anticipates it to be one of the key drivers of increased ag equipment demand for the next several years (read more, 20860794).

Another key influencer to market demand is the increased adoption of technology in ag equipment as farmers strive to increase yield to match the anticipated food demand.

The technological advancements in

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AGCO’s new RoGator C Series and LiquidLogic system are designed to help ease operation for farmers and reduce the potential for off-target application.

agriculture automation and robotics are fueling the adoption of farm equipment across the globe. And mechanization continues to be a driver for developing nations like India, China and Brazil.

Persistence Market Research is not so robust with its long-term view as Grand View Research, predicting the global ag equipment market will

AGCO in the News The agricultural equipment manufacturer has made several major announcements already in 2017. First is its investment in Glass assisted reality technology which allowed the company’s production facilities to reduce production time 25% and inspection time by 30%. The success of Glass in the company’s Jackson, MN, facility encouraged AGCO to not only double the number of devices being used in Jackson, but also introduce Glass to six additional factories.

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The second major announcement was the confirmation that AGCO would be acquiring Precision Planting from The Climate Corporation, which will help strengthen its position as a leader in planting technology.

“Precision Planting is a strong business that plays an essential role in the growth and adoption of innovative precision ag practices that help farmers enhance their productivity,” says Mike Stern, CEO for The Climate Corporation. “As a leading global equipment manufacturer, AGCO is uniquely positioned to enable broader distribution of Precision Planting technology and will continue the development of innovative products that improve the efficiency and productivity for farmers around the world.”

Find out more about The Climate Corporation and the acquisition at www.oemoffhighway.com/20970653.

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Inflated fuel prices in some regions will also impede faster sales rates.

A regional analysis of the global agricultural equipment market, compiled in the report, projects dominance in North America. With more than one-third share of global revenues throughout the forecast period, North America will remain the most lucrative agricultural equipment market.

Meanwhile, the agricultural equipment market in Middle East & Africa (MEA) is expected to showcase CAGR of 4.3%. Latin America, Europe and

DLG’s Trendmonitor Europe survey finds that European farmers are viewing current and future growth in a more positive light due to improving market conditions.

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in 2016, the European agricultural tractor market had declined 6.7% compared to 2015. In Europe’s two largest markets, Germany and France, demand for equipment dropped by 10.8% and 6%. Smaller European markets like Spain and Croatia saw growth, but not enough to pull the overall European market into positive growth.

A short time later in March of 2017, stable demand for the remainder of 2017 was anticipated for Europe’s ag market, and specifically the arable farm equipment segment. “The European market for arable farm equipment in 2016 is a picture full of contrasts,” says Nina Janßen, Coordinator of the CEMA Product Groups.

Some Eastern European markets, particularly Russia and the Ukraine,

enjoyed significant growth rates, especially in sales of field sprayers and precision seed drills. Growth in these markets partially compensated the decline of orders from other countries (learn more, 20856185).

Massive declines in sales were recorded for France and Poland for very different reasons. In France, a

poor harvest caused liquidity shortages among farmers while in Poland blocked subsidy payments exerted a negative impact on farmers’ ability to invest in new arable equipment.

CEMA’s most recent report anticipates a return to growth for the European farm machinery market in 2017 (read more, 20861439). As an overall

ZETOR Entering Russian Market ZETOR Tractors a.s. is approaching a new partner on the supply and production of ZETOR tractors in Russia. There has been intensive negotiation going on about cooperation with Kovrov Electromechanical Plant (KEMP) Company from the Vladimir region east of Moscow, Russia. The negotiations involve supply of components of ZETOR tractors and subsequent assembly of tractors in the partner’s premises. Currently, the first components are being shipped to Russia; their assembly shall follow subsequently.

Entering the Russian market is considered a milestone in the history of the brand.

“Entering the Russian market is a promise of strengthening the position of the brand in an area with a strong potential and establishing our place on the market,” says Margaréta Víghová, Corporate Communications Director at ZETOR Tractors.

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trend, sales of smaller tractors below 50 hp and sales of larger tractors above 150 hp are increasing while demand for most power categories in between is weak. Demand for balers, mowers, sprayers, combine and forage harvests is also expected to decrease in 2017.

DLG, the German Agricultural Society, conducted a survey to determine how European farmers were feeling about the agricultural climate, and the results were positive (read more, 20862982). Both the current economic climate and expectations of business growth are viewed in a far more positive light than in autumn of 2016.

There is also a renewed willingness to invest, according to the survey results.

Farmers in all four countries surveyed (Germany, Poland, France and the U.K.) are significantly more confident about business growth in the next 12 months, and there is indi-

cation that demand will continue to be strong. Emerging countries in particular will benefit due to rising raw material prices boosting economic development and stimulating global demand for agricultural products.

Despite the uncertainties surrounding Brexit and its impact on agricultural policies, farmers in the U.K. are also optimistic about business growth in the next 12 months. They hope that Brexit will cut red tape and give businesses more decision-making autonomy, which could strengthen the competitiveness of producers.

In addition to these mid-term expectations, favorable financial terms and the weak pound add to the favorable conditions for British agriculture. In the light of a more favorable economic environment, British farmers are preparing for their exit from the EU and strengthening their competitiveness through investments.

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The economic turnaround has significantly boosted the appetite for investment among farmers surveyed in Germany, France, Poland and the U.K. In Germany, 42% of farmers surveyed plan to invest within the next 12 months (+10% compared with autumn 2016), 45% in Poland (+7%), 50% in the U.K. (+16%) and 22% in France (+8%).

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and has been for years, has been technology. Autonomously driven tractors, for example, have been common and in use for years in farming. To put it in perspective, an IDTechEx report, Agriculture Robots and Drones 2017-2027: Technologies, Markets, Players, predicted the number of GPS-enabled assets in farming will rise to nearly one million by 2024. In 2006, the industry only held 107,000 autonomously driven vehicles, and that number had ballooned to nearly 430,000 by 2016 (learn more, 20862505).

A more recent prediction by IDTechEx suggests that agricultural robots and drones will become a $12 billion industry by 2027. This is however on the cusp of change. Agricultural robots and drones will help drive this transformation. Here, sensor-equipped agricultural robots will autonomously navigate through farms, continuously

Cautious Optimism in Germany Germany’s agricultural machinery industry is looking back to a turbulent business year 2016. While the downward trend of the past year has significantly slowed down, with a production turnover of EUR 7.2 billion, the industry still falls short of the growth zone. “A 2% decline is certainly no reason for euphoria, but certainly for cautious optimism, more so since producer prices, especially for milk, are clearly picking up,” says Dr. Bernd Scherer, Managing Director of VDMA Agricultural Machinery.

The strong growth in incoming orders has been providing a boost to the industry since the fourth quarter of the past year. The agricultural machinery business went especially well in the Eastern European territorial states of Russia and Ukraine, which the industry considers the most important future markets with a high sales potential.

Learn more about Germany’s ag machinery market expectations at www.oemoffhighway.com/20856557.

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eft Hand Robotics has developed a commercial-class, self-driving snow clearing robot for use on sidewalks and walkways. Mike Ott, CTO of Left Hand Robotics, says the idea for the machine came about due to frustration with snow removal services in Colorado, where the company is based.

He says the initial idea was to create a residential, personal use machine. However, upon further market research, he and his partner discovered there was a need for such a machine in commercial applications for use by snow and ice management professionals. “Snow and ice management companies, property managers, government agencies, etc. all face significant labor challenges when it comes to sidewalk and pathway work in the winter,” he explains. “Securing the necessary labor force on short notice, in harsh conditions, for strenuous, dangerous snow removal work is very difficult.

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tinues. “During prolonged snow events, these workers tire and can make mistakes, exposing the company to costly [claims and potential downtime issues].”

And so in 2016, Ott and his business partner Terry Olkin founded Left Hand Robotics to create their autonomous snow removal machine, the SnowBot Pro. It works by following a programmed path using GPS, accelerometer and gyroscope technologies, and can be remotely controlled via an online dashboard.

The SnowBot Pro uses a 4 ft. (1.2 m) wide rotating brush for snow removal, and according to the company, can reduce the number of people needed for shoveling or operating a snow blower by up to 80%.

Enabling autonomous operation Unlike many autonomous vehicle applications which still require the presence of an operator, the SnowBot Pro does not. It is designed to both navigate and accurately detect unexpected obstacles, says Ott. The residential-class autonomous mowing robots available on the

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market today, for instance, almost exclusively rely on buried boundary wires, he says, to define their area of operation and often mow in random, ‘bounce-around’ patterns. Meanwhile, the SnowBot Pro exclusively follows a defined path.

Ott says that while automatically being able to determine an ‘avoidance routine’ that would let the machine get back to clearing its assigned path might still be some time down the road, sending an alert to the person responsible for the site and allowing them to assist remotely is still a huge benefit to companies, especially when trying to clear several sites in parallel during a big snow event. “Our expectation is that a single person could sit in a snow removal company’s operations center monitoring and directing dozens, or even hundreds, of SnowBots operating simultaneously on their customer sites,” he says.

High-precision GPS RTK technology is utilized to navigate the SnowBot Pro without a human operator. To establish its path, Ott says contractors ‘record’ the sidewalks and pathways the machine will be operated on during the off season with a special tool provided by Left Hand Robotics.

The recorded paths are then uploaded to Left Hand Robotics’ cloud-based operations center and compiled by its proprietary path generation software.

This information is turned into a set of commands used to drive the machine.

Ott says multiple redundant technologies are currently being tested on the machine to perform obstacle detection. “We use one or more of radar, lidar, ultrasonic and infrared technology to identify obstacles in the path,” he explains. “The exact combination of the technologies used will depend on the [weather] conditions as some of these sensors perform better than others in certain conditions.”

According to Ott, the SnowBot Pro’s cloud connectivity and IoT (Internet of Things) capabilities are core to its operation. The machine is connected to the Cloud at all times when in operation, enabling it to stay on site and be at the ready

once the next snow or ice event occurs. “By remaining connected to our operations center, the robot can be remotely activated for pre-treating, snow clearing, or post-treating duties,” he says. “Our customers can activate and monitor their robots via a web application that runs on any internet-connected device.”

During operation, the SnowBot Pro is continuously capturing job performance data, including before and after pictures of the work site, which is uploaded to the Left Hand Robotics Operations Center. Ott says this data is then made available to machine owners to help support their business, as well as protect them in

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The Cloud connection is also used to send alerts, including pictures, in the event of an unexpected obstacle getting in the machine’s way, or other performance issues occurring, such as low fuel level. When owners receive these alerts, they can remotely instruct the SnowBot Pro how to proceed. “All of this performance data is also being continuously monitored at our Left Hand Robotics Operations Center which can also help out as needed,” says Ott. As self-driving vehicles are complex, Ott says there are many challenges associated with developing them, such as achieving centimeter-level accuracy in navigation. One of the most difficult for the Left Hand Robotics team is ensuring accurate obstacle detection in blizzard conditions while simultaneously blowing snow up in front of the machine. Using the correct sensor technology will be key to overcoming this; the company is still testing a full array of available sensor technologies, says Ott, to determine the exact combination of sensors that will provide the best detection at a feasible price point.

Ott says this problem is further complicated by the fact snow doesn’t fall every day, making it difficult to continuously test the machine. “Furthermore, even when the snow does fall, the rate and consistency of every snow storm is different, so ensuring we have a robust obstacle detection solution is no easy task,” he notes.

Another difficulty is cost. Incorporating commercial-class quality and robustness into a machine, while achieving the company’s target price point, is challenging as sensor technology can be expensive. “Autonomous machines require sensor feedback on almost every moving part, and operating in the harsh environment of the North American winters requires robust (i.e. expensive) sensor technology,” says Ott. “Autonomous mining vehicles, as an example, use many of the same technologies but have a price point as much as 10 times higher than our target.”

He says packaged sensor solutions are available from many vendors, but are typically above Left Hand Robotics’ price target. “Frequently, the high price point of these solutions is tied to included features that our machine simply doesn’t need,” he says. Instead, the company is aiming to start with a basic sen-

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Benefits of the SnowBot Pro Mike Ott, CTO of Left Hand Robotics, says there are many benefits a self-driving, snow-clearing robot can offer to snow and ice management professionals.

• Reduces dependency on expensive (and often unreliable) temporary labor.

• Reduces costs associated with the above-mentioned temporary labor (insurance, payroll, mobilizing the workers, etc.).

• Improves snow-clearing performance and contract compliance, especially on sensitive, zero-tolerance sites.

• Better cleaning ability of rotary broom attachment (even on rough surfaces like cobble), reducing the amount of costly de-icing chemicals required to keep a site safe.

• Reduces site damage caused by human-driven machines going off-path due to visibility or fatigue-related issues.

• Improves job performance documentation, reducing customer invoice disputes and better protecting the contractor from potential liability claims and expensive litigation.

• Allows owners to grow their businesses by reducing the labor force required to service each site.

The SnowBot Pro will be on display at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, KY, October 18-21 (learn more, 10252856). It will be at Left Hand Robotics’ booth, #10062, as well as in the New Product Showcase.

Hydraulically driven for reliability and familiarity The SnowBot Pro is powered by a Vanguard 28 hp EFI V-Twin gasoline engine—instead of a battery like the mowing robots—which drives tandem hydraulic pumps. The two hydraulic pumps are a variable-displacement, closed loop piston pump used to power the drivetrain, and an open loop gear pump used to actuate cylinders for steering, lift, pivot, as well as spin the rotary broom. Ott notes that hydraulic power is generally considered more robust, particularly in snow and ice conditions, than using various belts to control machine functions.

He says gasoline power is preferred to battery technology in such an application because the machine

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can stay on the job longer as it does not require periodic downtime for recharging or battery swapping. “The SnowBot can work for days at a time while only pausing long enough to refill the fuel tank,” he says. “This is important during multi-day snow events common in North America.”

In addition, batteries don’t currently perform well in cold weather. Because the machine is intended to sit outdoors at a customer site, the battery would require continuous charging to be ready to perform once a snow event occurs, Ott says. He also notes that electric vehicle technology is more expensive; while this is changing, it will be some time yet before an electrically powered machine is cheaper than a fossil-fuel driven one.

Gasoline, hydraulic powered equipment is familiar to customers, as well. “Most of our target customers perform their own fleet maintenance so performing normal maintenance on these machines will be easy for them,” says Ott. “Introducing electric vehicle technology on top of the self-driving technology would likely not be well-received by our target customers.”

The SnowBot Pro features fourwheel drive, and is center articulating with 5 in. (127 mm) of ground clearance and over 6 in. (152.4 mm) of frame oscillation between the front and rear sections. Four independent hydraulic wheel motors work together with a limited-slip hydraulic drive circuit to maximize performance in adverse conditions, says Ott. Spinning and articulation of the rotary boom is hydraulically controlled, as well. Once released commercially, he says the machine will have the ability to be equipped with either a liquid or solid deicer attachment, and various broom widths will be available.

Left Hand Robotics is preparing to conduct a SnowBot Pro Pilot Customer Program during the 2017-2018 winter season. It will be used by actual snow management companies at their customer sites to assess performance of the machines and the supporting software systems. Ott says once this

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he 2017 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) is set to break records with 28 ac. of utility and construction equipment, products and technologies in Louisville, KY. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will feature 10 new field classroom education sessions for learning on the show floor in addition to the regular education opportunities.

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go to the Endowment, a nonprofit organization founded by Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, to help military veterans secure quality employment and to raise awareness of the value they bring to the workplace. The organization has funded the job placement of over 34,000 veterans and has a goal of placing 50,000 veterans in jobs by 2019 (learn more, 20867853).

Several OEMs have announced key pieces of equipment they will be showcasing or launching at the

show. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for these and more at ICUEE 2017.

Manitowoc Cranes Booth N2021 Manitowoc Cranes will highlight its Grove GHC30 telescoping crawler crane and a pair of National Crane boom trucks: the NBT45-1

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and 890D. All three machines will be outfitted with special attachments to better show their effectiveness in the utilities market, and two of them — the GHC30 and NBT45-1 — will be shown at ICUEE for the first time.

The GHC30 is Manitowoc’s newest addition to its line of Grove telescoping crawler cranes. The 30 USt crane is the smallest member of the GHC range and offers the same 100% pick-and-carry function as the rest of the line. With its full-power, three-section 83 ft. (25.3 m) telescoping boom, operators can easily handle a variety of lifts at various radii without setting up on outriggers like traditional hydraulic boom cranes.

The National Crane NBT45-1 will also be at Manitowoc’s booth. The 45t boom truck sports a 142 ft.

(43.3 m) boom and is well-suited to the utility sector, where energy work on de-energized power lines and new transmission infrastructure construction often requires the use of both a crane and an aerial lift.

The model on display at ICUEE 2017 will be equipped with a two-person, 1,200 lbs. (544.3 kg) maximum-capacity, quick-attach yoke platform with wireless radio remote control.

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operator the exact carriage location, for increased productivity and more intuitive operation. A multifunctional, radial operator control is highlighted on the display for better control efficiency, including mud flow, rotation

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The machine’s power—provided by a 160-gross-hp (119.3 kW), Tier 4 Cummins diesel engine—gives operators 14% more horsepower in a smaller package than competitive

Ditch Witch Booth K155 & K270 Ditch Witch has added the innovative new JT40 horizontal directional drill (HDD) to its industry-leading fleet of drills.

The new unit is equipped with two, 7-in. (17.8 cm) LED displays for a direct, transparent view into all critical machine functions and operations. In addition to the digital displays, the machine’s real-time carriage-position indicator tells the

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models in its class. And for greater drilling efficiency, the JT40 offers an innovative, two-speed, rotational drive system that produces 5,500

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Prinoth Booth N3016 The Prinoth PANTHER T16 is now available with new track and configuration options to suit varying customer needs. There is now a choice between metal embedded solid rubber tracks (MERT) or the traditional D-dent track system. The T16 customers have been requesting the rubber track option in order to allow more versatility when crossing or traveling on roads, as well as being gentler on shop floors when up-fitting or maintaining the vehicles.

The T16 undercarriage was completely redesigned for the rubber track option to provide a sturdy undercarriage composed of five large wheels with both a tandem and a tridem suspension. PRINOTH’s patented tridem allows uniform distribution of the load over the rubber track while offering the same suspension travel typical to all PANTHER models.

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track tensioning system allowing it to achieve the ideal track tension. The endless rubber track on the PANTHER T16 has the same unique zigzag-patterned design which increases off-road mobility, providing outstanding traction and side-hill grip.

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JCB Booth K175 The new JCB Teleskid skid steer and compact track loader, the 3TS-8T tracked model, is based on JCBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large-platform skid steer design.

The Teleskid has a rated operating capacity of 3,695 lbs. (15,283.8 kg) retracted, or 1,600 lbs. (725.7 kg) with the boom fully extended, and an SAE operating weight of 12,615 lbs.

(5,722.1 kg).

A JCB EcoMAX engine drives performance without the need for a DPF, and the high-strength steel boom is mounted on a single-piece fully welded chassis to maximize strength.

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JCB will also be showcasing its Hydradig wheeled excavator among more of its equipment portfolio at ICUEE.

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idential site development, utility installations, driveways and landscaping jobs. Providing up to 12 degrees of oscillation and 41 degrees of frame articulation in each direction, the SD45B offers the stability and versatility required to compact in confined areas. To optimize performance, the optional Volvo strike-off blade and padfoot shell kit further help to match the exact application and material type.

The fully integrated traction system provides superior climbing capabilities, even on steep inclines or slippery surfaces. The system, combined with the NoSPIN differential, limits wheel or drum spin, improving productivity and safety. |

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10.1-in. Color Display The HED Inc. CL-712 10.1-in. (25.7 cm) color display is available with an optional integrated I/O for stand-alone control applications.

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Electronic Proportional Amplifier HAWE Hydraulik announces the electronic proportional amplifier type EV2SBT, able to control all standard proportional solenoids, including solenoids for directional valves, pressure valves or even pump controllers.

• Designed as a plug to make assembly and start-up easy • Equipped with Bluetooth interface allowing the amplifier to be controlled wirelessly using the HAWE eControl App via a smartphone

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Pressure Balanced Gear Pumps MTE Hydraulics’ pressure balanced gear pumps are manufactured with an aluminum construction in both Group 1 and Group 2 Series gear pump designs.

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Combination Spot/Flood LED Light Bars Optronics International announces the release of three LED Light Bars which project a combination spot/flood beam pattern.

• Available in 13-, 22- and 33-in. lengths (33.02, 55.88 and 83.82 cm) • Can be used for wide range of applications and in almost any environment • Delivers from 3,700-7,500 lumens depending on size • Features IP65 rating for dust and water resistance • Includes tough polycarbonate lenses that resist dust adhesion • Each lamp is constructed with durable, die-cast aluminum housing and mounting brackets • Comes with stainless steel hardware • Hardwired with 16-in. (40.64 cm) leads • Accommodates both 12 and 24V electrical systems • Employs solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects electronics against moisture, shock and vibration oemoffhighway.com/20862425

Mobile Control System B&R Industrial Automation continues to open up possibilities in mobile automation with its X90 mobile controllers. The comprehensive set of standardized components is perfect for implementing flexible automation concepts.

• Powerful ARM processor and multifunction I/O channels • Basic features include interfaces for CAN, Ethernet and the real-time POWERLINK bus system • Cast aluminum housing provides space for up to four option boards for additional I/O channels, interfaces and safety controller with safe I/O • Additional option boards for WLAN, Bluetooth and GPS interfaces are in planning • Operating temperatures from -40-85 C (-40-185 F) • Resistant to vibration, shock, salt, UV light and oil (262)378-5500 oemoffhighway.com/10165185

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Object Detection System PRECO Electronics introduces its PreView Sentry object detection system.

Proportional Control Valve with CANbus

• Features fully adjustable detection zone • Able to detect objects from face of radar up to 30 m (98 ft.)

Hengli offers HVSP proportional valves with integrated, intelligent electronics providing full integration into the bus network of mobile machinery with IP68 protection.

• Width of detection zone is adjustable to fit almost all vehicle types • Accurately identifies location and velocity of up to 16 people or objects simultaneously • Withstands harsh environments encountered by heavyduty equipment

• Internal closed loop position design achieves spool position accuracy levels nearing the performance of a servo-valve

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Perkins Engines .............................................................60

Enovation Controls.........................................................23

PPG Industrial Coatings.................................................31

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or all their practicality and versatility in construction, logging, mining and other applications, crawler tractors faced some limitations.

One was mobility. While the cleated tracks gave superb traction on rough ground, they were brutal on finished surfaces, easily scarring concrete and penetrating and breaking asphalt pavement. Smooth street pads had to be installed to use them on such surfaces, and moving them on pavement required either transport on a truck or trailer, or placing dirt, timbers or some other protective material on the surface.

Another was durability. The undercarriage carried the weight of the tractor and its attachments, and the sprockets also bore the stress from the powertrain, imparting its force on the crawlers. If the tractor was working in sand, salt, rock or other abrasives, the wear to all the undercarriage components was compounded, and undercarriages were never inexpensive to repair or maintain.

There was also the matter of speed. Regardless of the surface upon which it moved, crawler tractors were by their nature slow.

With the advent of pneumatic rubber tires suitable for such machines, the possibilities arose for a wheel tractor to become a viable alternative to crawler tractors in certain circumstances. While they lacked a crawler tractor’s pulling power, they could be roaded and had a higher speed A Hough D400 Paydozer rearranges range. They also eliminated the landscape on an unidentified a crawler tractor’s undercarproject. Rated at 400 flywheel hp, the D400 was big for its time but on riage maintenance and rethe low side of midrange compared pair costs, but could not be to modern wheel dozers. used in materials that would INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SPEC SHEET, unduly damage the tires.

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But one thing was lacking – the ability to push. R. G. LeTourneau was the first inventor to address this need.

Never one to shy away from innovation, as early as June 1936, he experimented with mounting a dozer blade on the back of a John Deere D farm tractor.

The seeds of this prototype started to bear fruit in 1944. Faced with the need to expand his product line in light of the loss of his arrangement to provide attachments and allied equipment for Caterpillar, LeTourneau started development on the world’s first purpose-built rubber-tired dozer. The first operating prototype, the 300 hp (223.71 kW) T200 Tournadozer, was designed as a pushloading tractor, but as the line evolved the Tournadozers found uses in many other applications, as well.

In the 1960s and 1970s, the wheel dozer gave rise to the embankment and landfill compactors in use today.

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Perkins Engines .............................................................60

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SIKO Products Inc..........................................................52

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