Trimble Spectra Precision QM55 and QM95 Quick Measure

Trimble’s Spectra Precision QM55 and QM95 Quick Measure handheld laser distance meters allows measurements to be quickly added and subtracted.

Multiple units of measure are selectable and include metric, feet, or inches. The QM55 is designed for indoor use with a range of 165 feet and an accuracy of ±1/16 inch.

The distance meter has extra-large LCD screen displays measurement information and an illuminated display.

The QM95 has the longest range of the QM portfolio of products with a measurement distance up to 650 feet. It is also a very precise distance meter with accuracy of ±1/24 inch.

The Quick Measure housings are specifically designed with special engineered plastics, rubber overmold and electronics isolation for drop protection — up to 5 feet —to withstand the typical abuse found on commercial and residential jobsites. The compact size of the Quick Measures makes them easy to store and transport in a pocket.

The QM55 Quick Measure is available now through the Spectra Precision Dealer Network. The QM95 Quick Measure is expected to be this month, according to Trimble.

Seamless switching from gas to CNG.

The order books are open and they’re coming down the assembly lines as we speak: the 2013 Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD bi-fuel pickup trucks.

The Vortec 6.0L engines in these trucks will run on gasoline or compressed natural gas and can switch between the two seamlessly without affecting performance. With the combined fuel of both systems the trucks boast a range of 650 miles.

The bi-fuel option ads $11,000 to the sticker price, but with CNG running $1.60 to $2 cheaper than gasoline you can recoup that eventually (at about 120,000 miles, assuming 20 mpg). After that it’s $2 per gallon cash back in your pocket. If gas or diesel goes higher your payoff comes quicker and the payback gets better.

CNG is reported to run much cleaner, with less soot, longer intervals between oil changes, and probably longer engine life; and if you care, it cuts greenhouse gas emissions by better than 40 percent compared to gas or diesel.

Kawasaki 95Z7

Kawasaki’s 95Z7 wheel loader has been redesigned to meet EPA Tier 4 Interim emission standards, as well as to improve operating efficiency and productivity. The 388-horsepower machine is equipped with a 7.3-cubic-yard bucket and features a striking new appearance, with a hood design that improves rear visibility and serviceability. The 16-liter Isuzu 6WG1 diesel engine is the largest in the class. The big planetary automatic-shift transmission has automotive-style smooth shifting from pulse width modulation in the control valve and features a lock-up torque converter to improve fuel economy and performance. The machine’s IntelliTech System uses inputs from the machine to adjust performance to match the conditions. Many operations are automatic, while others allow the operator to select functions appropriate for the application or work environment. Diagnostic systems have been improved to allow more detailed data access to troubleshoot issues quickly and accurately. Serviceability has been improved with easy access to the engine, cooling system cores, and filters.

Specifications (with 7.3-cubic-yard bucket)

Overall length: 31 feet, 9 7/8 inches

Overall height (top of cab): 12 feet, 2 7/8 inches

Overall height (bucket fully raised): 20 feet, 10 7/8 inches

Overall width (outside tires): 10 feet, 6 3/4 inches

Overall width (outside bucket): 11 feet, 3 7/8 inches

Operating weight (with ROPS cab): 75,790 pounds

Breakout force: 53,730 pounds

Germantown, WI– J.W. Speaker o

“J.W. Speaker’s LED worklights and strobes have long been a favorite among heavy duty equipment operators, but applications utilizing power washers for cleaning their equipment required a higher level of ingress protection. This need was the primary driver behind the development of the XL Line,” said Gary Durian, Director of Engineering for J.W. Speaker. All of the XL products feature a distinctive, bright yellow die-cast housing and fully sealed connections – making them perfect for applications where water, mud, and sludge are present. According to Ryan Mayrand, Product Marketing for J.W. Speaker, “The fact that these products are LED means they’re more resistant to shock & vibration, use significantly less power, and last up to 50 times longer than bulb-based lights. All of this equates to longer service life, higher reliability, and lower operational costs for our end users. We even offer a 4-year limited warranty on all of the XL products.”

The XL Line includes heavier duty versions of many top sellers, including:

• ·         Model 523 LED scene light
• ·         Model 601 LED strobe light
• ·         Model 735 LED worklight
• ·         Model 832 LED worklight
• ·         Model 4410 LED worklight
• ·         Model 7150 LED worklight

To learn more about the XL Line and access full specifications on each of the products, please visit http://www.jwspeaker.com/other/the-xl-line

The SVT uses the technology of the Material Transfer Vehicles (MVTs) that is already used in the road construction industry and applies it to road maintenance. What stands out is the vehicle’s ability to run continuously and without creating seams. It can also be used with all major brands of truck-mounted slurry machine.This SVT is designed to work with all major brands of Truck Mounted Slurry Machines, Hogue says.

With the ability of loading aggregate at 8 tons/minute and both water and emulsion at 200 gallons/minute, the STV allows the Paver to work uninterrupted while applying slurry or microsurfacing. The aggregate is fed into the STV receiving hopper from a conveyor equipped nurse unit. The upper section of the STV conveyor folds for transport. The emulsion and water are fed into the STV via a hose from the nurse unit tank using separate hydraulically driven 3-inch self-priming centrifugal pumps.

Minor fit-up requirements enable truck-mounted slurry machines into a versatile continuous or standard slurry machine.

For a video with Hogue explaining the VST in detail, check out this video I took at the APWA 2012 show, click here.

John Deere

“We’re excited to add four efficient and productive crawler dozer models to the John Deere line-up,” said Jon Gilbeck, global product marketing manager for crawler dozers, John Deere Construction & Forestry. “Our customers wanted an IT4 engine, a quieter and more comfortable cab and the unsurpassed operating ease and maneuverability they have come to expect from John Deere. With the success of the 850K, we only thought it was logical to expand the K-Series’ offerings.”

A John Deere PowerTech 6.8-L (700K, 750K) or 4.5L (550K, 650K) IT4 diesel engine provides an increase in horsepower from the previous J-Series, along with increases in overall tractor weight, resulting in more productive machines. The horsepower ranges include: 85 hp (550K), 101 hp (650K), 125 hp (700K), and 155-165 hp (750K) at 1,800 RPM.

The K-Series uses cooled EGR technology with exhaust filters, Deere’s simple, fuel efficient, field proven and fully integrated solution to meet 2012 EPA emissions regulations. The engine’s diesel particulate filters are cleaned automatically during routine operation, eliminating the need to idle down for maintenance and increasing overall machine productivity. In addition, filter access is easy, should it need servicing.

The John Deere IT4 engine also offers operation on slopes up to 45 degrees while maintaining adequate oil flow to machine systems. A hydraulically driven cool-on-demand fan operates only as needed, decreases cab and bystander noise levels, and cuts fuel consumption. A reversing feature is standard for the 750K and optional for the 550K, 650K, and 700K to blow out debris.

Both the 700K and 750K come equipped with John Deere’s exclusive V-Cool package. This system isolates coolers from dust and engine heat for increased efficiency and durability. In addition, the V-Cool is positioned behind the heavy-duty grille and fan, making the coolers less vulnerable to the rigors of the worksite.

The four new crawler models come equipped with hydrostatic transmissions, a feature John Deere pioneered in crawler dozers in North America in 1976. These transmissions provide customers infinite speed control, power management, live power turns, counter rotation while staying in gear, and dynamic braking. In addition, Total Machine Control allows customized machine response that can be tailored to meet the needs of individual operators.

Inside the cab, operators will find increased comfort thanks to quieter operation, larger access doors, and a standard air suspension seat. Sound dampening in the cab reduces noise levels up to a 50-percent on the 550K and 650K. Best-in-class visibility to the blade and jobsite is provided via ample glass and well-positioned in-cab components. The models also feature a sealed switch model (SSM) with keyless start and a coded-security start feature, a 12-volt electrical accessory outlet and an integrated grade control monitor.

Onboard diagnostics include a standard display monitor that provides real time values for every temperature, pressure, and speed sensor on the machine. The crawler dozers constantly monitor transmission temperature to avoid damage to the hydrostat system. If the transmission temperature is too cold or too hot, the associated light on the monitor will illuminate.

For those fleet managers, owners or operators looking to get the most out of their equipment, the JDLink Ultimate system continuously collects and transmits machine data for machine management via mobile phone technology. The system enables the preventive maintenance and remote diagnostics of crawler dozers, as well as the tracking of machines working on multiple jobsites. John Deere provides customers with the tools to optimize their dozer’s performance.

The Model 500x features a variable dump height from 2 feet to 11 feet from the tip of the dump chute to the ground with the hopper fully tilted, enabling the 500x to dump into various size containers. The large dump chute projects debris into the middle of the dump container without the need of a hopper side shift. The fast dump cycle means more time sweeping, less time dumping.

The large 5.7 cubic yard hopper is constructed of non-magnetic stainless steel, as is the dump chute. The heavy duty scissor lift assembly has a 10,000 lb. lift capacity and all pivots on the lift are self-lubricating. Dual stabilizers automatically deploy before the dump cycle begins, assuring stability throughout the dumping procedure.

Atlas Copco introduced three new breaker models -- HB-2000, HB-3100 and HB-4700 -- at Bauma 2010 in Munich, Germany

At Bauma 2010, Atlas Copco introduced three new heavy-hydraulic breaker models with PowerAdapt and optimized power-to-weight ratio.

The HB 2000 — with its service weight of 2000 kg – offers 10-percent more power than its predecessor, the HB 200. The new HB 3100 and HB 4700 with a service weight of 3100 and 4700 kg, respectively, deliver 5 percent and 13 percent more power than their predecessor models.    

In doing so, Atlas Copco sticks to the principle of developing and building attachments offering an improved power-to-weight ratio. The same performance can be achieved with a smaller attachment and carrier unit. Investment and maintenance costs are reduced. More power also means a higher strain against which the attachments are protected by proven and new product features.

All three hydraulic breakers are equipped with the PowerAdapt system which shuts down the breaker in case the oil pressure is too high.

Torsten Treger, product line manager medium & heavy breakers for Atlas Copco, says this feature is particularly useful when the hydraulic breaker is used on different carrier units.

“Hydraulic breakers can generally be hydraulically overloaded if the carrier’s oil pressure has the wrong setting,” Treger says in a written statement. “In order to ensure that our customers can make full use of the equipment in terms of efficiency and power, we have equipped the entire range of heavy-duty hydraulic breakers with PowerAdapt.”

With an improper carrier oil pressure setting, conventional pressure relief valves as the ones frequently used in hydraulic breakers continuously drain oil into the tank and therefore waste precious energy. This affects the efficiency and profitability of the equipment.

The improved guide system of the hydraulic breakers provides a better stability and resistance.

“After all hydraulic breakers are subject to tough operating conditions,“ Treger adds in the press release. “A new retaining bar provides a better protection especially in the lower part of the hydraulic breaker which has to take a lot of wear and tear. The service window and the recesses for the lateral slewing screw couplings have been reinforced. The Non-Dust version of the three new breaker models are furnished with the all-round wear protection which all of the dust versions of the HB series of hydraulic breakers already feature.”

 All proven features of Atlas Copco’s heavy-duty hydraulic breaker line are also found in the three new models: the VibroSilenced System to protect operators against noise and vibrations, AutoControl to adapt the blow frequency and impact energy to the rock hardness as well as the integrated automatic lubrication system ContiLube II. With StartSelect the operator can influence the starting and shutdown behaviour of the hydraulic breaker. And with the optional DustProtector the hydraulic breaker is protected against dust and rock particles penetrating the lower breaker part.

Technical data:                                              HB 2000          HB 3100          HB 4700

Service weight                        kg                    2000                3100                4700

Carrier weight class              t                       22-38               32-52               45-80

Oil flow                                    l/min                150-190          210 – 270       260-340

Operating pressure               bar                   160-180           160 – 180        160-180

Number of blows                   bpm                 300-600           280 – 560        280-520