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Why Trailers Are Not Just Recreational Vehicles MAY 2011

The Recovering Construction Equipment Industry in 2011

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IN THIS ISSUE / ADVERTISER INDEX 16

Cover Story: Mini Loaders / Mini Excavators

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Advertiser Index

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Trailer Roundup: Why Trailers Are Not Just Recreational Vehicles

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Building Business First Steps To Building Your Business Website

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Industry News: The Recovering ConstructionEquipment Industry in 2011

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Expo Preview

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Safety Roundup: Safety is No.1

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Product News

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Special Report: Cranes: Big And Small

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Construction Marketplace

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Trailer Roundup Semi-trailer brands in the U.S. • American Coleman • Ford (renamed Sterling since 1998) • Freightliner • Kenworth • Navistar International • Mack • Peterbilt • Sterling Trucks • Volvo Trucks • Western Star • Hino

Why Trailers Are Not Just Recreational Vehicles

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ave you seen those vehicles being towed by cars or trucks?

They don’t have any engine or power of their own but they can carry a lot of stuff. Have you ever wished you were inside one of those? Read on to know what makes the trailer a man’s best friend In the U.S., trailers are used as mobile homes and they are also used for transporting goods and materials. In the U.S., 53-foot long semi trailers are pretty common and you can see them all over the country as they tow luggage and freight from one place to another.

For those of you who are imagining that trailers are only for commercial purposes, there are small trailers available which are used by individuals. Sometimes, these toy trailers called motorcycle trailers can be attached to a van or a truck and they don’t really require any special permit. Some common personal use trailers are bicycle trailers, travel trailers also known as campers. Sometimes the main vehicle’s genset itself becomes a trailer and at other times a trailer can be used for as many functions as your imagination can conjure up. From towing a kitchen to a boat, a trailer is made for people PAGE 6

who are on the go and wish they could carry their stuff with them.

Trailing over the years Trailers are not new to Americans. Back in 1920, you had people travelling in caravans and these people were fondly referred to as `tin can tourists.’ Over the years, `tin can’ has rusted and given way to recreational vehicles (RVs) and mobile homes. RVs have different offerings including motor homes, fifth wheel trailers, pop-up trailers and truck campers.

Size does matter Within the family of RVs, the smaller ones come with simple basic amenities and that also makes them lightweight and meant for quick travel. These smaller ones, called travel trailers or pop-ups weigh around 3,000 pounds and can be towed with the help of a large car or a small truck. Some lightweight brands like Combi-camper and Kamparoo can be towed by smaller cars.

The Playpac was the lightest of lightweight trailers and the 1970s answer to the Volkswagen. Built using fiberglass, it has a hardshelled camper light enough to be pulled by equipmentmagazine

a VW “Bug” which could provide the owner a room big enough to accommodate six people. If lightweight trailers are at one end of the spectrum, mid-range travel trailers which are anywhere between 18 to 25 feet in length and weigh a good 5,000 pounds are the answer to those who want a cross between a hen coop and a condominium.

Large travel trailers are normally 25 to 40 feet in length and have all the features to ensure your comfort and luxury. These trailers weigh 12,000 pounds and come loaded with televisions and air conditioners.

Types of trailers Not all trailers fall into the lightweight, medium or large categories. There are trailers which can be differentiated from the tribe by some unique features they have, like the high-low trailers which have an upper half that can be folded down to reduce wind resistance during travel.

The “toy box” trailer is another avatar whose name depicts its personality. With a folding rear ramp, it can be used for carrying race cars, a power generator and other items. Some of the other types of trailers are close-coupled trailers, motorcycle trailer and powered trailer mover. Close-coupled and motorcycle are used by individuals or small businesses. Motorcycle trailers are not really a viable option which is why you won’t have any motorcycle manufacturer recommending it as it can be a safety hazard. A powered trailer can push and pull large equipment and is good for campers and equipment.

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weight and called aerodynamic trailers. Their advantage is their height which is lower than the towing vehicle to minimize drag.

Utility based classification A slightly more technical differentiation between trailers is based on their utility power and the two classifications are semi and full.

Semi-trailer A semi-trailer does not have a front axle. Its weight is supported by the towing vehicle or by a detachable front axle. These trailers have front legs which help them to land and these legs can be lowered to help it stand on its own feet – literally! These semi-trailers are normally never more than 57 feet in length if they are travelling in interstate highways. Some of them can be longer but that is because the owner has obtained a special permit. It is also possible to link up more than one of these kinds of trailers to increase utility. Often it is simpler and far easier to just hire or lease one of these than spend money to procure one.

Full-trailer A freight trailer has—thank God! —both sets of legs or should we say, axles. This one can be 40 ft in length.

Livestock Trailer Another form of trailer is the livestock trailer commonly used for shifting livestock. These are mostly closed though they have openings at the eye level of the animals to allow ventilation. Horse trailers are sort of superior as most often horses need to be in great shape and hence their trailers are a bit fancier in terms of comfort and safety. They normally have adjustable windows to prevent exhaustion and stress and also have partitions to prevent injuries to the horses during transit. While Forest River and Jayco offer options in horse and livestock trailers, another manufacturer you should take notice of is Carry-on Trailer Corp. Carry-On Trailer offers nationwide coverage and has become the number one volume trailer manufacturer for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 as certified by state trailer registrations.

An all-American brand, it is owned and built in the U.S. They offer utility, cargo, horse, livestock and specialty trailers Recreational trailers include a living room bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. In some countries, these are called caravans. These trailers are ideal for camping or for vacations. Some people even use recreational trailers as their permanent homes.

the luxury Class A diesel motor home saw a growth of 17 percent in 2010, which is an indication of its growing popularity. Skyline Corporation initially produced the affordable housing units popularly known as house trailers or mobile homes. These units evolved into today's manufactured and modular housing. In 1960, they opened their first travel trailer plant. During its 50-plus years of operation, Skyline has built more than 870,000 homes and 460,000 recreational vehicles (RVs), most of them travel trailers. Its sales over the years total in excess of $15 billion.

Interstate Group, LLC, is one of the fastest growing and most successful companies in the cargo trailer industry. Since their start in 1995, they have been dedicated to delivering the highest quality products through a combination of teamwork and customer service.

They offer a range of auto trailers, cargo trailers, motorcycle trailers, recreational and sport trailers and utility trailers.

Changing the face of travel Thus, trailers can be homes, they can be cargo carriers, they can be a man’s best friend. What makes them wonderful is the fact that they have irrevocably changed the concept of travel. Over the years, one connects travel with hotels. Imagine how wonderful travel can be if you can take your home with you —that’s the power of trailers. Their real power also lies in their weight which allows them to carry cargo from one destination to another. They also provide the adventurous with an opportunity to carry their favorite bike or boat with them on their next holiday. Trailers have had a trailblazing popularity through the years and by the looks of it, they will be around for a long time. ☐

Trailer manufacturers to look out for ForestRiver offers a vast selection of motor homes, travel trailers and fifth wheels, lightweight travel trailers, toy haulers, expandable travel trailers and tent campers. These vehicles can cost upward of US$15,000 for a new one. For those who want to spend their life on the road, this is a great investment.

Keystone RV offers an exceptional range of travel trailers, fifth wheels and toy haulers. Their website claims that they are the number one manufacturer of recreational vehicles in North America. With more than 1,000 dealers in the U.S. and Canada, they offer fuelefficient vehicles. Keystone's many RV brands are the most recognizable names on the highway. Consider these: Montana, Cougar, Outback, Springdale, Raptor, Residence, Retreat, Passport, Hornet, Sprinter, Laredo, Mountaineer, Big Sky and High Country.

Jayco Inc. offers a full range of RVs through a nationwide network of nearly 300 dealers. And Fleedwood RV’s American Coach, MAY 2011 www.eq-mag.com

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Building Business

First Steps To Building your

Business Website

Gone are the days when creating a website for your business was considered a luxury.

In today’s competitive times, no business can survive without an online portal. This fairly inexpensive tool is an ideal way to reach out to your customers. are much cheaper.

In an article for Discover Financial Services, Steve Pick avers that having an online presence allows your customers to choose between the virtual and the real world. He also lists the various steps involved in creating this presence: Getting Started Most entrepreneurs and small business owners prefer to hire someone to create their website. However, anyone with a reasonable amount of tech know-how can easily create a web page on their own. Pick is of the opinion that the latter option makes more sense for people who are on a tight budget or those who need a website to primarily serve as a source of information for their customers. He elaborates that to start building a website, an enterprise needs the following: • A registered domain name • A web hosting service • A web authoring software or service to design the site Purchasing a Domain Name

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here are many advantages of having a custom-tailored website for your business. Renee Quinn of IPWatchdog enumerates some of these by stating that a well-presented online portal lends itself to the convenience of your cliPAGE 8

ents apart from significantly increasing your potential demographic. She adds that you can also save money on marketing tools by describing your products and services in greater detail on a website. Furthermore, all the relevant changes to such online listings equipmentmagazine

Simply put, a domain is the name and address of your website. It is often frustrating to pick an appropriate domain as many names-especially the .com versions-have already been reserved. A quick check should be performed to determine which names are still available. Pick points out that if you choose a name that’s already taken, you can always offer to purchase it from the owner, but beware of “squatters” who look to cash in on a pool of unused domain names they’ve www.eq-mag.com MAY 2011

bought cheaply.

The rule of thumb is to choose domain names that are memorable and describe your business well. Given the competition for domains and the premium on short or highlytrafficked domains, you may even want to let the availability of domains influence your choice of business name (if it's not already decided).

There are a number of websites, such as MyDomain.com or GoDaddy.com, that will allow you to check the availability of domain names and register available names immediately for a fee. A one-year registration normally costs less than $15.

Hosting Your Website If you’re planning to host your own website, you will need a dedicated and powerful PC server that is always running and has 24/7 access to the Internet. It is easy to find an inexpensive hosting option, particularly if you have no need for serious e-commerce or database functionality.

Costs are generally based on the amount of storage and bandwidth (amount of traffic in and out of your site) that you require along

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with add-on services such as e-mail accounts. You will need to allot anywhere from $5 to $50 a month for the same.

Creating Your Website If you can afford to spend a little extra, then you should consider a hosted service that allows you to build your site online using drag-and-drop, fill-in-the-blank templates, which require little technical prowess.

Some examples of this type of service include Yahoo! Small Business, StartLogic. com and ValueWeb, which offers affordable packages that include design, hosting and site maintenance.

ValueWeb offers “do-it-yourself” and professionally-designed packages, depending on your needs.

Pick adds that if you want more control, autonomy, and design options, then you should invest in a standalone software package specifically for website design. Popular authoring packages range from basic (HomeSite, Amaya etc.) to complex (such as Dreamweaver). Typical costs range from $60 to $200 or more per installation and most offer free trial downloads.

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Putting Your Business Website Together Once you establish an account with a hosting service, they will provide you with instructions for uploading your website onto their server. This is usually accomplished with FTP utility software. FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. It’s a technical standard for allowing two computers to communicate, and it’s the most common means of uploading and publishing your website. Your hosting service may also have file upload options within the control panel you use to manage your site. If you would like to purchase an FTP package, popular ones include WS–FTP, Cute FTP, FileZilla and Fetch, with prices ranging from $25 to $60. You can also try a free FTP utility like Core FTP. Pick concludes by stating that building a website from scratch for your new business represents an investment of time and money.

There are a wide variety of options available to you, and it is important to decide how much you can afford to invest in creating a fantastic website that will keep your customers coming back for more. ☐

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INDUSTRY NEWS

The

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ndustry-wide retail sales of earth-moving equipment in the U.S. and Canada rose 18% last year from 2009. Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest construction equipment maker, reported that machinery sales by its dealers worldwide in the three months ending on February 28 were up 59% from a year earlier.

Some analysts believe much of the recent U.S. equipment-sales growth came from dealers replenishing inventories and replacing banged-up equipment in their rental fleets.

The market may expand by as much as 30 percent in 2011, said Olof Persson, presi-

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dent of Volvo’s construction equipment unit.

Industry sales of equipment including excavators and wheel loaders in the U.S. and Canada may rise to about 40,000 units in Tokyo-based Komatsu’s 2011 fiscal year, which runs through March 2012, from about 30,000 units in fiscal 2010, said David Grzelak, chief executive officer of its Komatsu America Corp. unit.

Volvo will invest $100 million in the next two years at its Shippensburg, Pennsylvania plant and start manufacturing wheel loaders, excavators and haulers, it said last week. The Gothenburg, Sweden-based company plans to expand into the U.S. market for skid-steer equipmentmagazine

equipment, vehicles that can haul earth and dig trenches.

That market is “one of the products we haven’t been a player in,” said Persson, who will become chief executive officer of the Volvo Group in September.

Caterpillar, the world’s largest maker of construction equipment, is seeing a “slow, steady increase” in demand in North America, according to its CEO Doug Oberhelman.

“The North American market is in a recovery,” says Ron DeFeo, CEO of Westport, Connecticut-based heavy-equipment maker Terex Corp. “I want to temper that assessment with the fact that we dropped pretty low. Most of the demand is replacement demand.” While heavy-machinery rental companies are replacing old equipment in their fleets, “they are not growing their fleets,” DeFeo said. “It’s the beginning of a recovery, not the middle.”

Deere & Company, a global manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment, construction equipment and engines said that its first quarter fiscal 2011 earnings more than doubled to $1.20 per share from the yearago quarter. The outperformance was largely driven by strong demand for farm machinery coupled with improving conditions in conwww.eq-mag.com MAY 2011

struction and forestry markets.

Deere’s worldwide total sales increased 27% year over year to $6.1 billion in the quarter, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.9 billion. Net sales of equipment operations (which comprise Agriculture and Turf, Construction and Forestry) were $5.5 billion, reflecting a 30% yearover-year increase including an unfavorable currency translation effect of 1% and a price increase of 2%. On a geographic basis, equipment net sales were up 35% in the United States and Canada and 22% in rest of the world.

For the makers of construction equipment, fuel economy is going to be the mantra. JCB is bringing out Ecomax T4 diesel engine, used in a variety of equipment.

The company says the engine uses 10% less fuel than the previous model. Parker Hannifin Corp., based in Cleveland, is launching RunWise hydraulic equipment, which is designed to reduce trucks' fuel use by recovering energy from the braking process that is usually wasted in the form of MAY 2011 www.eq-mag.com

heat.

The U.S. unit of Germany's Bomag GmbH has come out with a fuel-saving system that causes the engines of compactors, which are used in applying asphalt and flattening soil, to idle automatically when full power is

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not needed. So, while the economy is showing steady signs of recovery, watching out for emerging trends and matching these to requirements seems to be the goal in the equipment and construction industry this year. ☐

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EXPO PREVIEW Exciting 2011 Expos In The U.S. To Focus On Construction And Utility Equipment, Hardware Buying And Fire Protection. Get a sneak preview Into these events To help you plan your Expo Calendar for the year

by EQ Conference and webinar TEAM

ICUEE, The International Construction And Utility Equipment Exposition ICUEE, the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition, also known as The Demo Expo, is the exposition for hands-on demonstrations of construction and utility equipment.

Attendees can operate the equipment and explore the newest industry products and innovations. The broad spectrum of equipment available to operate is the ultimate in competitive comparisons. An extensive education program complements displays of the latest equipment technology and product innovations.

You have a chance to get close and size up the newest equipment and technology in the construction and utility industries and bring yourself up to speed on new systems and instrumentation.

The expo promises that your equipment questions will be answered by the designers themselves even while you are looking at the controls under the hood.

The expo will feature a couple of co-

INTERNATIONAL BUYER PROGRAM 2011 National Hardware Show® Featuring Lawn And Garden World® The National Hardware Show is the largest and longest running trade show in the tools, do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement and outdoor living industries. It is a place where retailers, wholesalers, distributors, importers, and exporters come to source the toPAGE 12

located events, including the H20-EXPO and the iP Safety Conference and Expo. Produced by the National Rural Water Association, the H2O-XP0 brings together top officials, decision makers, buyers and new technology in the water and wastewater industries. The iP Safety Conference and Expo, which is produced by Incident Prevention Magazine, is the utility industry's leading education event for safety, training and operations professionals.

The event will feature: • Over 950 exhibitors • Over 20,000 attendees • A comprehensive education program during the three-day exposition with sessions emphasizing industry issues and trends, management and applied technology • Machinery is exhibited in job-like conditions and attendees can experience firsthand equipment in action, working at ground level, underground and overhead.

tality of products used to build, maintain, repair, remodel and enhance the home and garden. The NHS is also the industry’s main venue for networking with industry leaders, sharing best practices, discovering the latest consumer trends, and viewing and evaluating new products. The NHS showcases more than 3,000 companies to over 16,000 buyers, about 20 percent of whom come from abroad. The Expo offers several benefits to international visitors, including free registration, complimentary site visit (to be determined), educational seminars, product demonstrations, matching buyer-seller services, equipmentmagazine

• Indoor and outdoor exhibits of equipment including (but not limited to): o All-terrain Carriers o Recycling o Attachments o Safety o Components o Testing o Earthmoving o Transportation o Environmental o Trenching o Light o Trenchless oOverhead and o Trucks Maintenance oUtility o Material Handling Materials/Supplies • Travel Planners is the official housing provider for ICUEE 2011 and the only company that offers rooms within the ICUEE official hotel blocks.

OCTOBER 4-6, 2011 LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER Show Hours: Tuesday, October 4 • Opening Ceremony: 8:00 to 8:30 a.m.

• Exhibits: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, October 5 • Exhibits: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, October 6 • Exhibits: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration Information: Registration opens in June 2011.

Visit http://www.icuee.com/Attendees/ Registration/RegisterNow/ to register.

Website: www.icuee.com

and international reception.

The organizer will provide an International Business Center (IBC) that will offer a variety of services to assist IBP delegation members. Private meeting rooms, translators, lounge area with light refreshments, computers with Internet access and Department of Commerce staff for export counseling will be available in the IBC. The NHS will create an Export Interest Directory, which will list all U.S. exhibitors who have indicated an interest in exporting their products to foreign markets. Copies of the directory will be available in the IBC and in www.eq-mag.com MAY 2011

INTERNATIONAL BUYER PROGRAM 2011 National Fire Protection Association Conference And Exposition

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety.

NFPA develops, publishes and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

NFPA’s codes and standards influence every building, process, service, design and installation in the United States and in many other countries.

NFPA Conference & Expo is where members and other stakeholders come to learn about code application, updates and changes. Guests can come and see the latest products and technologies for preventing fire, smoke, electrical and other life and safety hazards.

The expo is ideal for attendees from

Product Categories o Alarm Controls & o Fire Sprinkler ProdSystems ucts o Building Integration o Hazardous Materials Systems Management o Codes & Standards o Home/Building Autoo Communications mation Equipment o Mass Notification o Detectors, Fire/ Systems Smoke/Gas o Seismic Equipment o Explosion Prevention/ o Signaling Systems Suppression o Spark Detection / o Fire & Smoke Curtains Extinguishment o Fire/Flame Retardant o Suppression Systems Products o Surge Protection o Fire Alarm Control o Voice and Data NetPanels works o Fire Pump Controllers o Wiring Systems and o Fire Pumps & Systems Protection

- Large industrial firms - Public venues (air & sea ports, auditoriums & stadiums) - Large education, healthcare, commercial and hospitality operations - Design and install operations (architectural firms, large building contractors or dedicated fire protection consulting firms) - Government personnel responsible for code/standards enforcement and fire event investigations.

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston, MA Show Date: June 12-15, 2011 Show Timings: Sunday, June 12, 2011 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m .

Monday, June 13, 2011 1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Registration: Full conference--$845 member / $995 non-member Single day--$275 member / $325 non-member

the registration area. An electronic version of the directory will be sent to all posts prior to the show in order to give delegates the opportunity to narrow their search at the show. Any individual who can help U.S. manufacturers sell their products in international markets, including retailers, manufacturer and independent representatives, distributors, wholesalers, sourcing agents, and professional buyers, will enjoy this event. The event will showcase a wide variety of products in seven main product category groups: o Hardware and Tools o Storage and Organization o Lawn, Garden and Outdoor Living o The Global Hardware Expo, feao Paint and Accessories turing about 16 international pavilo House wares ions covering more than 130,000 o Plumbing and Electrical square feet

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Pre/post-conference seminars, one, two or three days in duration priced at $345, $625 and $895 respectively for members.

There are early registration discounts (about 9%) for those who register by April 30, 2011.

Website: www.nfpa.org

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SAFETY ROUNDUP

Safety is

NO.1

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onstruction is the most dangerous land-based work sector in Europe, after the fishing industry. In the European Union, the fatal accident rate is nearly 13 workers per 100,000 as against 5 per 100,000 for the all sector average (Source: Eurostat).

In the U.S., there were 1,225 fatal occupational injuries in the construction sector in 2001 with an incidence rate of 13.3 per 100,000 employed workers. For the same year, the construction industry experienced 481,400 nonfatal injuries and illnesses at a rate of 7.9 per 100 full-time workers in the industry. Construction has about 6% of U.S. workers, but 20% of the fatalities - the largest number of fatalities reported for any industry sector.

The problem is not that the hazards and risks are unknown. It is that they are very difficult to control in a constantly changing work environment. Safety is and will be always the no.1 important thing in any industry. In this month’s issue, let’s look into some safety equipment.

1. Light Tower Assembly Volvo Construction Equipment has developed a light tower option for its PF6000Series large asphalt pavers. This new optional feature can be either factory-installed on any Volvo PF6110 tracked paver, PF6160 or PF6170 wheeled pavers, or it can be installed in the field on PF6000-Series models

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currently in operation. The new light tower option consists of two assemblies that are mounted to the frame of the paver behind the operator's seats. Both assemblies can plug into the paver's electrical box outlet.

Each assembly frame consists of two 1,000watt metal-halide lamps for a total of 4,000 watts of illumination. The four lamps and the mounting arms are adjustable to enable the operator to illuminate areas needed for an efficient paving operation. The assembly mounting arms are raised and lowered by a hand-operated winch and measure. 828/6502000; www.volvo.com.

2. PreView Radar Safety System Preco's PreView Radar Safety System features an external PreView sensor to detect objects in a driver's blind spot. The incab display notifies the driver of the object with an audible tone and a visual LED light display. As the object and vehicle move closer to one another the audible alert becomes quicker and multiple LED displays light up.

PreView Sensors can be adapted to turn on cameras and reversing alarms when an object is detected. 866/977-7326; www.PreViewRadar.com.

3. Freestanding Counterweight Anchor The Freestanding Counterweight Anchor is a non-penetrating anchor for fall protection while performing work on flat roofs or equipmentmagazine

structures. The anchor features ergonomically designed counterweights made of cast iron that weigh 45 lbs. each. The anchor is fall arrest-rated for one user and has been approved for use on six different roof types including concrete, single-ply membrane, bitumen membrane, asphalt-sanded, asphalt stone chipping and steel. 612/388-8282; www.capitalsafety.com.

4. RoadVista Model 922 The model 922 handheld sign retroreflectometer is designed to measure the retroreflection of road signs and other materials. The 922 measures observation angles of 0.2 and 0.5 degrees simultaneously, with an entrance angle of -4 degrees and can store more than 4,500 measurements. It is able to measure all types of retroreflective materials with a single measurement. It meets ASTM, CIE, BS, EN, and DIN specifications. It features a built-in GPS and barcode reader and has a LCD touchscreen. It can store 4,500 measurements and data-logging software is included. 904/733-2121; www.pppcatalog. com.

5. Safety Glasses Stens' safety glasses come in a variety of styles and colors. The Starlite glasses feature clear lenses, ultra-lightweight design, a wider field of vision and additional side protection.

The Starlite provides 99.9% UVA/UVB protection. The Xenon style glasses, which are ANSI Z87.1- and CE EN-166-compliant, are available in clear or gray hard-coated polycarbonate lenses with a soft rubber nose bridge and temple inserts.. The Neutron style is available in clear, silver mirror or indoor/ outdoor clear mirror lenses. These also feature a soft rubber nose bridge and temple tips and is ANSI Z87.1- and CE EN-166-compliant. 800/457-7444; www.stens.com.

6. Earplugs Gateway Safety offers a full line of disposable and reusable earplugs with noise reduction ratings ranging from 25 to 31 NRR. All earplugs come in bright colors and are available with optional breakaway cords. Earplugs include two styles of Disposable Earplugz GloPlugz and SoftPlugz - and Twisters Reusable Earplugs. 216/889-2000; www.gatewaysafety.com 7. Wobblelight 36-in.

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3. Freestanding Counterweight Anchor

righting worklight sits on a rounded, counterweighted base that keeps it upright. Three different models with lighting ranges of up to 110 sq. ft. are available. A polycarbonate dome and floating shock system protect the bulb from jarring and strikes while an internal ventilation system keeps the unit cool to the touch. The built-in handle allows users to easily drag the light from one place to another, and a separate power outlet in base allows users to daisy-chain up to three lights together. 847/577-3720; www.probuiltlighting.com.

1. Light Tower Assembly

2. PreView Radar

4. RoadVista Model 922

5. Safety Glasses

6. Earplugs

8. Class II Surveyor's Vest

9. ForceFlex ZB100

11. Icon 3.1 Jacket

12. LINE DEFENDER

Safety System

8. Class II Surveyor's Vest

9. ForceFlex ZB100 MCR Safety offers ForceFlex hand protection for the concrete sawing and drilling industries. The palms of the gloves feature Zoombang technology, a shear thickening substance that stiffens and locks to a solid state when force is applied. Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) material provides comprehensive protection for the knuckle and back of the hand. Additional features include a pull cord to ease donning, breathable mesh fabric back, synthetic leather palm and micro terrycloth perspiration band. 800/955-6887; www.mcrsafety.com.

10. American Heritage Signature Series Thorogood's line of American-made footwear is made of premium oil-tanned leather and is available in eight different designs, each specially developed for the specific needs of various work environments. All designs feature lightweight construction with extraordinary comfort and a built-in flexibility that requires no break-in period. Shock Zone thick dual-density, super-cushioned inserts are used to make the shoes light yet comfortable. A durable, flexible outsole is also made of dual-density materials for performance without extra weight. 715/536-5521; www. weinbrennerusa.com.

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7. Wobblelight 36-in. Portable Jobsite Lighting

The Class II Surveyor's Vest is constructed out of 100% polyester mesh. The vest features roomy pockets including a radio pocket with a microphone clip, a field notebook pocket, four pencil slots, a compass pocket with grommet, four flagging pockets with grommets, two large inside pockets and two inside zippered pockets. The pockets feature Velcro closures, and two-inch wide reflective strips are featured on the front and back of the vest for extra visibility. 601/3543565; www.forestry-suppliers.com.

10. American Heritage Signature Series

VS1000

11. Icon 3.1 Jacket

12. LINE DEFENDER VS1000

The Tingley Rubber Corporation introduces the Icon 3.1 insulated, waterproof outerwear system. The Icon 3.1, which is Class 3 compliant for visibility, meets the ANSI/ ISEA 107-2004 standard for breathability and high visibility. The jacket features a removable fleece liner and a two-inch silver reflective tape. 800/631-5498; www.tingleyrubber. com.

Spectron Electronics introduces the LINE DEFENDER VS1000, an effective, affordable and durable warning device to prevent equipment from contacting with overhead power lines. Sensor mounts on the potential contact area of the equipment. It can be adjusted to emit an audible and visible warning within the cab whenever the sensor moves within the danger zone. 705/878-0149; www. spectronelectronics.com. �

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new generation of Bobcat miniexcavators is targeting diverse applications, including the utility, construction, demolition and rental sectors. Bobcat unveiled a new addition to its M-Series line of mini excavators at the ConExpo show - the 2.6-ton E26, minimal tail swing compact machine.

The new model replaces Bobcat's longstanding 324 and 425 models and will reach the market in July this year. The E26 is powered by a 27 hp (20 kW) Interim Tier 4 compliant engine and has just 0.8 in. (20 mm) of tail overhang, allowing the machine to fit into tighter surroundings than its predecessor models. The E26's hydraulic system delivers 4991 ft/lbs (6.8 kN) of bucket breakout force, and can dig to 8 ft 6 in (2.6 m) with a standard arm and 9 ft 6 in (2.9 m) using the long-arm option. The machine also sports an auto-shift drive system to improve productivity during travel. This means it will automatically shift to low speed (1.6 mph, 2.6 km/h) as drive load increases, and shift back to high range (2.7 mph, 4.4 km/h) as the load declines.

The E45 and E50 zero tail swing (ZTS) mini-excavators sit in the 4 ton to 6 ton category, with the smaller E45 having an operating weight of 4,634 kg equipped with cab and bucket and offering a maximum digging depth of 3,300 mm or 3,600 mm in the longarm version. The E50 weighs 4,905 kg and its maximum digging depth is 3,524 mm, reachPAGE 16

ing 3,923 mm if a long arm is fitted. They are powered by four-cylinder turbo-charged Kubota diesel engines, giving breakout forces of 28.0 kN in the dipper arm and 35.1 kN at the bucket for the E45. The figures for the E50 are 30.4 kN and 41.2 kN respectively.

The lifting capacities are 2,369 kg for the E45 and 2,778 kg for the E50 at ground level and at a radius of 3 m.

Both have as standard an ‘auto idle’ feature which can be enabled by the operator to reduce fuel consumption and noise if the excavator functions are not used for a period of about four seconds or more. They return automatically to the pre-set throttle position upon engaging the joystick or a travel function.

Bobcat says that the E45 and E50’s high hydraulic flow rate of 75.7 liters/min in the auxiliary line allows the use of an increased range of attachments, giving greater speed and versatility for performing a wider range of tasks.

Mini Excavator Attachments Bobcat has announced that its TR05 tiltrotator and a complete range of matching tilt-rotator attachments are now approved for use on the Bobcat E45 and E50 mini-excavators. The TR05 tilt-rotator can also be used on the Bobcat E32 and E35 mini-excavators.

The TR05 comes standard with a hydraulic quick coupler and an auxiliary circuit to operate hydraulic attachments such as equipmentmagazine

grabs. Both functions of the TR05 tilt-rotator can be operated simultaneously and are fully proportional. In addition to the grabs, there is a range of dedicated attachments to go on the TR05 including grading and digging buckets, a cable bucket, an asphalt cutter, a grab and a ripper tooth. The increased flexibility and versatility at the end of the excavator boom provided by the tilt-rotator system with the appropriate attachment helps to maximize excavator productivity in a wider range of applications. The tilt-rotator also reduces the time taken on the job as manual labor is virtually eliminated and the number of carrier repositioning is dramatically reduced.

In addition, fuel consumption is reduced and ground disturbance is also kept to a minimum.

For the tilt-rotator, Bobcat has used a ‘plug-and-play’ system, ensuring maximum precision and efficiency, where the installation time is less than half a day and is fully integrated on the machine. In this system system, an Attachment Control Device (ACD), built into the tilt-rotator, receives its information from a controller in the machine over a 7-pin connection. The standard joysticks on the excavator are replaced with dedicated tilt-rotator joysticks incorporating all additional functions and allowing the operator to engage or disengage the tilt-rotator functions safely and easily.

According to Bobcat, the tilt-rotator can be operated immediately, once the deluxe control kit (including the joysticks and conwww.eq-mag.com MAY 2011

troller) has been installed on the excavators.

No calibration or fine tuning is needed on the jobsite. As well as tilting attachments up to 40 degree to the left or the right, the TR05 tilt-rotator can rotate an attachment infinitely through 360 degree in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. All tilt-rotator functions, including the auxiliary hydraulics, can be operated simultaneously and proportionately using the joysticks. According to Bobcat, tilt-rotators are an important development in the market for excavators, which are increasingly being seen as tool carriers capable of more than digging holes. Using the tilt-rotator with the appropriate attachments can provide flexible and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of applications not normally undertaken with excavators.

Mini Loaders JCB is launching a new line of small but perfectly formed skid steer loaders and compact track loaders at Conexpo 2011. Like other recent JCB launches, the third iteration of the machines are being pushed for their environmental credentials as much as their capabilities. The first to be manufactured but also designed and engineered at the company's U.S. headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, the range of seven new Skid Steers—fourwheeled and three-tracked—are all vertical lift with rated operating capacities (ROC) of 2,600 lbs. and above. The models now available - the 260, 280, 300 and 330 wheeled skid steers and 260T, 300T, 320T. The Middle MAY 2011 www.eq-mag.com

East is the second largest market for skidsteer loaders in the world, accounting for 6% of total global demand. Although the official Middle East launch is in July, the first batch consisting of 260 wheeled machines will arrive in April.

Schaffer has released the 36 hp 2336 mini digger, available in all Australian states. Said to feature immense lifting capacity, the 2336 mini digger is bigger and stronger than the company's smallest 2027 Schaffer mini loader (26 hp) but is still said to be very compact and agile.

According to Schaffer Loaders' Australian manager Cameron Moir, it has already proved a huge hit with arborists, landscapers, construction operators. " The word is that it’s sized just right, operates like a dream and helps you get through twice the work in half the time," he adds. Mr. Moir said many users are steering away from the industry stalwart, the skid steer, in favour of a Schaffer articulated loader.

Since Schaffer Loaders began importing its agile articulated loaders into Australia, the German-engineered front end loaders have made real inroads into skid steer territory. “From a design point of view, articulated loaders and skid steers are like chalk and cheese,” Mr. Moir said. A skid steer is a rigid-framed machine whereas an articulated loader has two chassis joined by an articulation joint.

“The Schaffer compact articulated loaders have perfected this mode of machine to make it worth a second look because it’s now superior to a skid steer for many types of work traditionally done by a skid steer. Some people say they like skid steers because they turn on the spot but this has a downside because they dig up the ground. You may have just laid a new driveway and you turn on it and wreck it! And it’s very hard on your back and expensive on tires compared to an articulated loader. “The Schaffer articulated loaders are nearly as nimble as any skid steer because they have a 20% greater articulation angle than any other front end loader on the market and are narrower in width, which allows them to work in very tight areas, but still have good capacity.” Mr. Moir says skid steers typically run a variety of tools but this versatility has now been matched by the Schaffer articulated loaders. “They are integrated tool carriers that can adapt to any job. You can fit them with anything from pallet forks and four in one buckets through to augers, trenchers, and sweepers.” ☐ equipment magazine

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andscaping contractors are always finding themselves in tight situations. Often, getting to a jobsite means moving through a narrow gate or doorway.

Working in between homes or next to structures where space is limited is common. When larger loaders can’t work on the job, having a mini track loader available ensures work won’t be slowed down. Large loaders often can’t cross over areas with decorative paving, such as natural slate and concrete pavers. By padding the concrete and using mini track loaders—which are lighter than the larger loaders—to minimize ground disturbance, you can keep productivity high.

While it's easy to assume the smaller excavators skimp on power, mini excavator manufacturer Bobcat disagrees, saying the hydraulic systems on mini excavators are often better than those of larger machines. Digging is also easier to see, since the arm is offset from the cab on mini excavators, giving the operator a better view of what they're doing. One feature lending to the adaptability and versatility of mini excavators is the wide range of available attachments. Aside from the many attachments, the arms they connect to vary by configuration, offering different uses.

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Product NEWS 700 SERIES COMPACT LOADER FROM BOXER EQUIPMENT

A-1Q DRILLS FROM MINNICH MFG.INC.

The new 700 Series Compact Utility Loaders from Compact Power Inc. have three models (726DT, 732DT, and749DT) of powerful articulating loaders ideal for the rental, construction, landscaping and utility markets. The 700 Series has diesel engines, hydrostatic transmissions, four-wheel drive and frame articulation. The series is also designed with a telescopic arm with a hinge pin height able to reach over 8 ft. for the 726DT, 9 ft. for the 732DT, and 12 ft. for the 749DT. Other features include high lifting capacities and breakout forces, user-friendly controls, an ergonomic suspension seat, and 360 degree visibility.

803/548-4348; www.boxerequipment.com

36127F BOOM TRUCK FROM ELLIOTT EQUIPMENT CO.

MID GX ENGINES FROM AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. American Honda Motor Co. introduces Mid GX engines-the GX120, GX160 and GX200 single-cylinder, horizontal-shaft engines which offer improved fuel economy via changes in valve timing, compression ratio, carburetor settings and cooling system modifications. Their power ratings are from 3.5 to 5.5 net hp. The Mid GX series engines are able to meet more stringent emissions standards. The low noise levels are achieved via a change in muffler structure design, breather valve, push rod materials and crank/ case cover rigidity. The reduced vibration is accomplished through the use of a lighter engine piston.

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Minnich Mfg. Inc. introduces the new A-1Q drills. The A-1Q drills can be mounted on compact excavators or skid steers for quarrying, anchoring, tie-backs and pile driving applications. A-1Q drills have two models.

One is the 1,000-lb.

A-1Q-72, which features a 110-in. mast height and 64-in. travel, and the other is the 1,200-lb.

A-1Q-96, which offers a 140-in. mast height and 88-in. travel. There are two hammer options for soft and hard stone applications. The rail leveling with hydraulic cylinder allows 90-degree rotation, or up to 360-degree rotation when the cylinder is repositioned. There is also an optional dust collection system.

419/524-1000; www.minnich-mfg.com

The 36127F Front Mounted Boom Truck fills the gap between Elliott's 32-ton and 40-ton models with a lift capacity of 72,000 lbs. at five-foot radius and a maximum tip height of 137 ft. Elliott claims its exclusive ridearound control console and thumb throttle give crane operators the smoothest operation available in the industry.

The standard 36127F BoomTruck comes with a winged aluminum bed, a 34-ft. 5-in. five-section boom that retracts to 127 ins., an internal anti-two block system, and an LMI. Out-and-down style outriggers offer mid- and full-span load charts with a 21-ft. maximum outrigger spread. Buyers who need additional reach can purchase an optional 32-ft. to 49-ft. two-piece jib with manual extension that stows alongside the boom.

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QA331 PORTABLE SCREEN FROM

WA380-7 WHEEL LOADER FROM KOMATSU AMERICA CORP.

SANDVIK MINING & CONSTRUCTION

Komatsu has come out with the 40,000-lb. WA380-7 wheel loader, which shares the same features and functionality as its -6 model, but claims the new Tier 4 Interim-certified diesel can decrease fuel consumption by 10%. The Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter has an integrated design that will not interfere with daily operation but will keep the operator aware of its status. Komatsu SmartLoader Logic automatically adjusts engine torque to match working conditions. It helps save fuel by decreasing engine torque when the loader isn’t working hard, such as when it is driving with an empty tank. A new Komatsu Large Capacity Torque Converter with lock-up as a standard feature improves acceleration, hill climbing, raises top speed and lowers fuel consumption.

At the heart of the Sandvik's QA331 three-way split screener is a 14-ft. x 5-ft., two-bearing screen box with an increased, sixdegree screening angle built into the bottom deck. Sandvik says the angle, coupled with the larger screening surface area and increased throw on the screen box, enhances screening efficiency and capacity, making the unit capable of working at the quarry face, inner city development or recycling center. It features I-beam chassis design for durability; folding walkway around screen box offers easy maintenance access; 9 cu.yd. hopper capacity; radio controlled tipping reject grid; 42-in. main conveyor for processing efficiency; 20-in.-wide tracks.

800/868-6657; www.smc.sandvik.com/us

847/970-4100; www.komatsuamerica.com

HS-57 MANHOLE SAW FROM CONEQTEC / UNICERSAL Coneqtec Universal has launched a manhole removal saw, the HS-57, for use with high-flow skid steer loaders and compact wheeled loaders. The HS57 reduces the hours required to repair manhole covers to minutes.

With a 57-inch (1.4 m) cutting diameter the saw has a cutting depth of 10 inches (25 mm). It uses a selfaligning clamp mechanism to attach to the lip of the manhole collar, ensuring that the saw is centrally located. The cutting action uses hydraulic pressure to push down on the saw, rather than the weight of the skid steer itself.

FINTEC 1440 TRUCK-MOUNTED IMPACTOR FROM SANDVIK MINING & CONSTRUCTION The 1440 track-mounted impactor is equipped with a Sandvik PR301D impact crusher with a fluid clutch drive. It is powered by a 330kW Cat C-13 Tier III-compliant diesel engine.

There is a four hammer, open-style rotor crusher fed via a two-deck pre-screen.

It discharges onto a secondary pan feeder and is also equipped with a primary feeder and a separate two-deck pre-screen. The 1440 track-mounted impactor is able to deliver from 300 to 350 tph of material, including granite, slate, limestone, brick and asphalt. Transportable in a single load.

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SPECIAL REPORT for a system that would see two large crawler cranes joined at the boom tip and car body for extra capacity. Sleight reports that Manitowoc completed overload testing on its largest ever crawler crane, the 2,300-ton capacity Model 31000 in July.

New Competitors

Cranes

Big And Small

Take a look around any construction equipment exhibition and you will notice that cranes are increasingly becoming bigger in size. There is a clear trend at the top end of the market towards more powerful crawlers, all terrain (AT) and super heavy lift cranes.

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he rising global demand for energy is being reflected in the growing size of cranes. In his report on cranes for International Construction, Chris Sleight claims that the latest generation of large crawler and super heavy lift cranes has been developed to help construct nuclear and fossil fuel power stations, where there is a need to lift large and heavy components, often at significant radiuses. He adds that even refineries and plants for the chemical and petrochemical industries require large components such as reactor vessels to be lifted into place. Energy is also the key driver for the market in large AT cranes which tend to be used for wind farm projects, as do large crawler cranes. The result: bigger cranes.

Sleight comments that there was a time when such massive cranes were only built by a handful of manufacturers, namely Lieherr, Terex and Manitowoc, along with a few specialist heavy-lift contractors like Lampson.

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largest land-based crane in the world at present is ALE's AL.SK190, a 190,000 ton-meter rated unit that comes with a 141 m main boom and has a lifting capacity of 4,300 tons.

It is a machine that the heavy lift and transport specialist designed itself and launched in 2008. ALE is currently building another unit that is expected to go into service in the second half of this year. Patrick van Seumeren, vice president and chief operating officer of ALE, added, "They can work in all industries.

They can replace bridges, work in nuclear, power, petrochemical [industries]."

The largest production crawler crane currently available is Terex's CC 8800-1 Twin, which derives its 3,200-ton lifting capacity by, to put it crudely, bolting together two CC 8800-1 ,600-ton capacity crawler booms.

Liebherr's largest crawler is the 3,000-ton capacity LR 13000, the first unit of which is undergoing testing at the company's factory in Ehingen, Germany. According to Liebherr, the machine is the most powerful conventional crawler crane in the world. The company is also reported to be toying with a double crane concept. It has secured a patent equipmentmagazine

Several Chinese manufacturers have entered the heavy lift crane market over the last two years. According to Sleight, the latest of these were on display at November's Bauma China exhibition in Shanghai. Some of these included XCMG's 2,000-ton capacity XGC2800 crawler, the 1600- ton SCC16000 crawler from Sany and the 1,000- ton capacity class AT cranes from both companies.

Fuwa, XCMG and Zoomlion claim that they are developing 3,200-ton capacity crawlers.

XCMG has a 1,500-ton AT crane under development and Sany is rumored to be working on a 3,200-ton crawler unit. Even Terex has not denied rumors that it has a 4,000ton crawler crane on the drawing board. It is significant that Sany, XCMG, Zoomlion and others in China like Fuwa are now developing large cranes themselves. Indeed, the speed of development indicates that they could potentially leapfrog over many established Western manufacturers in terms of lifting capacity.

Chinese demand Sleight indicates that like every other aspect of the construction and equipment industries, the Chinese market for cranes is booming. He reports that Eric Etchart, president of Manitowoc Cranes, put the market for tower cranes in China at 25,000 units in 2009 at the China International Crane Summit (CICS) in Shanghai in November. At the same summit, Zoomlion Vice President Xiong Yanming said about 30,000 crawler and wheeled cranes would be sold in China in 2010.

Most mobile cranes sold in China are relatively low-capacity truck cranes. According to XCMG Vice President Sun Jian Zhong, 95% of the truck cranes sold in China have a capacity of 70 tons or less. All in all, it is a huge slice of the global market. David Phillips, managing director of consultancy and forecasting body Off-Highway Research said that "‌[t]he Chinese market for mobile cranes now accounts for over 70% of global sales."

Despite the size of the truck crane market in China, the list of players in the sector is not likely to grow. As road-going vehicles, truck cranes are afforded a protected status by the Chinese government and a special license is required to manufacture such machines. As www.eq-mag.com MAY 2011

such, these six manufacturers - the only license holders - look like they will have the sector to themselves for the foreseeable future.

Meanwhile, in the crawler crane segment Mr Zeng avers that Sany has a 32% share in China, XCMG 26%, Fuwa 21%, Zoomlion 13% and Yutong 8%. Sleight adds that a new player in this sector from the final quarter of 2012 will be Kobelco, which announced in October that it was to build a joint-venture crawler crane factory in Chengdu, Sichuan province with its excavator manufacturing partner Chenggong Construction Machinery (CG). Kobelco will invest JPY 2 billion (US$23 million) for its 51% stake in the company and is targeting production of 80 crawler cranes per year by 2015 - mostly its 250-ton capacity CKE2500 model.

The company said this would represent about a 7% share of the 700 unit per year Chinese crawler crane market. Kobelco is not the only western manufacturer to start building cranes in China. Besides its Dongyue truck crane joint venture, Manitowoc has a wholly-owned tower crane factory in Zhangiagang, Jiangsu province.

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A more recent development was Terex's acquisition of a 65% stake in Chinese crawler, gantry, derrick and bridge crane manufacturer Topower in August.

Key products for the company include 70to 360-ton capacity crawler cranes, which are sold under the EBHM brand, and the acquisition marks a further step into China for Terex, complementing its joint venture with Changjiang on truck cranes. The company also manufactures port cranes in Xiamen and has an aerial platform factory in Changzhou.

Local Manufacturing Sleight notes that western manufacturers are starting to set up serious crane production capacity in India. Kobelco is setting up a wholly-owned crawler crane factory in Chennai with an investment of INR 600 million (US$13 million). Production is due to start in August with 70 employees building cranes with capacities ranging from 90 to 250 tons.

Kobelco says that the Indian market for crawler cranes, which reached about 200 units in 2009, will grow to 700 units in the next five years on the back of strong infrastructure investment.

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Manitowoc meanwhile has been manufacturing tower cranes in India since 2007, when it bought out its Pune-based licensee and distributor, Shirke Construction Equipments. Prior to this, Shirke had some 30 years of experience selling tower cranes in India, also serving as the Potain tower crane distributor for Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan.

Even Liebherr is moving towards localized crane manufacture, with a new plant in Pune, India under construction. This will be used to make tower cranes, along with truck mixers and batching plants for the concrete industry.

However, it does not look like the company is in a hurry to migrate the manufacture of other construction cranes away from its heartland in Germany.

Cost conscious Despite the lifting industry's appetite for bigger cranes, there is also a focus on cost at the lighter end of the market. This may be a factor that plays to the advantage of those manufacturing in China, where lower labor costs and the economies of scale should make for some competitive machines. �

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