This week we look at a vocational truck from Kenworth Trucks and a upgraded excavator from Komatsu. Click to begin the slide show.
Product Snapshot: Vocational Truck and Tier 4 Interim Excavator
The Komatsu PC170LC-10 Excavator is powered by a 115-hp engine that meets Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. It has an operating weight ranging from 38,100 lb to 41,600 lb, and boasts a 5 percent increase in lift capacity over the earlier PCL160LC-8 model. When using an optional heavier counterweight, the improvement rises to 15 percent. The excavator can be transported on a 40,000-lb-rated trailer.
Komatsu America Corp.; www.komatsuamerica.com
Makita 18V Caulk and Adhesive Guns run on Makita's LXT lithium-ion battery platform. The guns come in 10-oz and 20-oz versions, and feature five-speed settings to dispense up to 66 in.-per-minute of material. An overload-indicator light warns the user of excess pressure which could damage the sealant cartridge. The 10-oz-capacity caulking gun weighs 5.1 lb, and the 20-oz-capacity gun weighs 6 lb. Each features a built-in LED to illuminate the work area.
Makita USA; www.makitausa.com
The Kenworth T880 truck body is now available with a sleeper cab option. The truck is well suited to heavy haul, oil patch, flatbed and low-boy applications. The 52-in. sleeper includes a bunk, storage space, with options including a bunk heater, flat-screen television and sound system. The T880 truck features a PACCAR MX-13 engine rated up to 500 hp and 1,850 lb-ft of torque.
Kenworth Truck Co.; www.kenworth.com
The RH540 1-9/16-in. Rotary Hammers are able to deliver 6.1 ft-lb of impact energy. Available in SDS-max and spline models, the rotary hammers feature variable speed dials for both drilling and chiseling applications. The RH540 weighs 14.2 lb, and is able to deliver 1,200 to 2,750 blows per minute. The rotary hammer's vario-lock feature allows the chisel to be rotated into 12 different positions for an optimal work angle.
Bosch Power Tools; www.boschtools.com
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