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DUMP TRUCK
Fully Hydraulic Brake System
The newly designed
HD465-7 dump truck replaces model HD465-5. It is fitted with
a Tier II compliant Komatsu engine that provides the 217,820-lb
haul truck with 715 fwhp, allowing up to a 61-ton capacity
payload. The HD475-7 also has a new airtight, fully hydraulic
front brake system, a new two-door, walk-through cab as well
as a large automatic retarder that enables the operator to
select the maximum safe operating speed on downhill travel
while fully loaded. Komatsu America
Corp.; 847/970-4100; www. komatsuamerica.com

WALK-BEHIND LASER SCREED
Internal Laser Control Box
The S-9210 CopperHead
is a 10-in.-wide x 82-in.-long x 41-in.-high walk-behind laser
screed weighing 660 lb. It automatically cuts and screeds
concrete to a finished grade with just a two-person crew,
one for guidance and one for raking. The machine is highly
maneuverable providing multidirectional screeding action.
It also has an internal laser control box that allows the
unit to continue screeding in column block situations. Somero
Enterprises; 800/419-0790; www.somero.com

CRANE
Aerial Work Platform Capabilities
Crane model ECL-5-135
is equipped with a large 500-lb capacity, 30x54-in. work platform
that can accommodate two workers and accessories. Its fully
powered telescoping boom, with no jibs or extensions, reaches
its maximum working tip height of 135 ft. The unit has a narrow
16-ft outrigger spread and can be mounted on a standard tandem-axle
truck chassis. Elliott Equipment
Co., 402/592-4500; www.elliottequip-.com


DIAMOND BLADE
See-Through View
Power Twister diamond
blade is used to cut quickly and accurately through both metal
and concrete at the same time. Users can watch the cutting
process from either side of the blade by looking directly
at the cut or looking through the blade as it turns. Applications
include steel guard rails, steel, iron, ductile iron, rail
road tracks and more. First Edition
Products; 877/276-7300; www.firsteditionproducts.com

HALF-MASK
Respiratory Protection Solution
Cirrus limited use
half-mask is designed for short-term construction projects.
It is available in two sizes. The mask is made from thermo-plastic
elastomer material and can withstand physical and chemical
exposure. Draeger Safety Inc.; 800/922-5518;
www.draeger.net

METAL REMOVAL SYSTEM
Automatic Controller
Arcair-Matic N6000
provides a versatile combination of control, uniformity and
productivity in automated air carbon-arc process gouging.
The system features an advanced automatic controller, 1,600-amp
contractor and the latest Arcair torch head, with a nozzle
assembly designed to reduce air turbulence for better metal
removal efficiency. Tweco Arcair;
800/231-9353; www.tweco.com

MIDSIZE CRANE BODY
Small to Midsized Lifting Tasks
The DSC20, a new crane
body rated for up to 20,000 ft-lb, provides a solution for
users who require less lifting capacity but still need durability
and strength in a lighter, midsize body. The crane body has
the ability to employ the makers popular 2020 telescopic
crane. It complements the Dominator series used for larger
equipment. Iowa Mold Tooling Co.
Inc. (IMT); 515/557-2062; www imt.com

COUPLER SYSTEM
Universal Unit
Hardrock coupler withstands
rugged abuse from tough jobs and is the only pin grabber that
is hammer guaranteed, the maker says. It helps speed up workflow
by allowing the user to change attachments in seconds from
within the cab. It also works with attachments for every brand
of excavator within its weight class. Kenco
Corp.; 724/238-3387; www.kencoattachments.com.
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