Fri July 15, 2011
Snorkel Previews Big Scissor, Booms
Snorkel recently previewed a rough terrain scissor lift with a 60 ft. (18 m) platform height. While other 60 ft. scissor lifts are available from niche manufacturers, this is the first 60 ft. scissor lift priced for the volume market — all other major manufacturers stop at 52 ft....
Fri July 15, 2011
Pop-Up Expands Offering in New Low-Level Access Sector
Aerial work platform manufacturer Snorkel is expanding its Pop-Up lifts for low-level access. Lightweight and compact, Pop-Up brings the safety and productivity benefits of aerial lifts to trades and professions that still heavily rely on ladders and steps....
Fri July 15, 2011
Enhanced Snorkel Mast Lift Launched at ConExpo
Snorkel is re-launching its popular 12 ft. (3.6 m) vertical mast lift, with some new enhancements. Launched in the mid-1990s, the UpRight TM12 was the original self-propelled telescopic mast lift. Following the UpRight brand’s consolidation into Snorkel last year, the machine has been updated....
Fri July 15, 2011
Roadtec Rolls Out New Addition to Its Soil Stabilizer/Reclaimer Line
The new Roadtec mid-size SX-5 soil stabilizer/reclaimer features a 540 hp (403 kW) Cat C15 engine. It joins the larger 700 hp (522 kW) model in the company’s line of stabilizers/reclaimers. The SX-5 complies with Tier IV and Stage IIIb emission standards....
Fri July 15, 2011
Roadtec Begins Production of Heavy-Duty, Front-Mounted Broom
Roadtec Inc.’s 83 hp (62 kW) self-propelled broom is a new product line for the company and its first foray into compact construction equipment. The FB-85 broom features 14,000 lbs. (6,350 kg) of construction grade axle capacity....
Fri July 15, 2011
Trackvision From RMT Gives Operators a Clear View
The Trackvision waterproof wide-angle camera gives equipment operators a 115 degree field of view in any direction to eliminate blind-spots to the front, rear and sides. As well as improving safety and reducing equipment damage on the job site, Trackvision lets operators of wheel loaders, excavators, material handlers, log loaders, trucks and scrapers maneuver more confidently and more quickly in congested areas, increasing productivity on every shift, according to the manufacturer....
Thu July 14, 2011
Vermeer HG6000 Features New Productivity Enhancements, Tier 4i/Stage IIIB Engine
Vermeer Corporation has redesigned the HG6000 horizontal grinder with new design enhancements and a Tier 4i/Stage IIIB engine to meet wood-waste processors’ needs for productivity and government emission regulations....
Thu July 14, 2011
Customized Terex Simplicity DM Series Inclined Screens Fit Specific Needs
Terex minerals processing systems offers custom Terex simplicity DM series inclined screens designed for most any application. The customized screens are built to fit existing structures and individual customer needs....
Thu July 14, 2011
Terex Cedarapids MVP450X Cone Crusher Increases Uptime
The Terex Cedarapids MVP450X cone crusher boasts numerous features that increase the machine’s productivity and ease of use. Major new enhancements include high speed clearing of jammed material; quick crusher separation capability for faster manganese changes; easy to operate computer controls — the optional “Guardian” PLC control system optimizes production and is fully automated....
Thu July 14, 2011
Powerful MHL360 D Material Handler Delivers High Lift Capacities
Featuring a 59-ft. (18 m) reach and a maximum hydraulic capacity of 169 gpm (640 Lpm) with load sensing and fuel-saving power demand system, the heavy-duty Terex Fuchs MHL360 D material handler offers above-ground lifting capacities in excess of 10,000 lbs....
