April 2002
New Road Machines
New power equipment for the road market
by Kirk Landers, VP/Editorial Director

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John Deere has rolled out an Extra Long Tract (XLT) version of its 115-horsepower, 26,800-pound 700H crawler dozer. The XLT track is as long as the low ground-pressure version of the machine, but its 22-inch shoes are 6 inches narrower. This configuration gives the machine increased traction for enhanced fine-grading operations.

Bigger Case dozers

Case has introduced its two largest-ever crawler dozers, the 205-horsepower 1850K and the 145-horsepower 1650K. The new K-series machines feature advanced hydraulics and a hydrostatic turning system that powers the tracks at variable speeds for smooth, responsive steering. The three-speed, torque-converter transmission matches engine speed to load requirements and downshifts automatically when the work load increases.

Combination bucket/blade/beam

The Flyin’ Blade combines a heavy-duty digging bucket, grading beam, muck bucket, hydraulic tilt, and quick disconnect into a single tool system for excavators and backhoe-loaders. Applications include dozing with minimal environmental impact, ditch and canal cleaning, and roadway maintenance.

Versatile narrow-width paver

LeeBoy’s new 5000 Path Master Paver is designed for agencies and contractors constructing recreational trails, sidewalks, utility trenches, and other narrow-width paving applications. The unit paves 5- to 9-foot widths and features proportional steering and electronic controls from either the right or left side. A hydraulically raised hopper bed enhances undercarriage maintenance and the LeeBoy Legend Screed System features easily adjustable hydraulic screed extensions.

In February, the company also announced the LeeBoy EDGE, a sales promotion for its products purchased through April 30th, which includes interest-free financing and $1,000 worth of free parts.

Cramped space work platform

UpRight has created a new electronic scissor lift that is narrow enough to fit through a doorway, yet can lift 500 pounds of workers and gear to a 32-foot working height — 6 feet higher than industry norms for ultra-compact lifts. The X26 Ultra-N has a tight turning radius and can climb 26% grades.

New slipform paver alliance

Power Curbers has formed a new manufacturing company to produce a new line of concrete, slipform paving equipment. Power Pavers is based in Iowa and will initially manufacture a two-track machine for the residential market that will pave widths from 12 to 32 feet. Other products will follow.

Re-engineered mid-size excavator

Cat has introduced a C-Series version of its popular 63,100-pound 325 excavator. The 325C has 12% more horsepower, more hydraulic flow, a new cab, new attachments, and cost-cutting maintenance features. The new engine meets Tier II worldwide emissions standards.

Turbo mower

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Wide-Area Mower uses a turbo-charged 64-horsepower diesel engine and a 22-gallon fuel tank to operate all day at a clip rate of 8.5 acres per hour and 6.5 miles per hour without refueling. The unit has a top mowing speed of 8.6 miles per hour and a top transport speed of 14.5 miles per hour. Three mower decks give the unit a cutting width of nearly 11 feet.

Fast-working medium crane

Auto Crane says its 38,000-pound 6406 telescoping crane has a two-speed rotation feature that doubles the rotation speed of the crane when unloaded and reduces speed under load to eliminate load swing. A new control mechanism allows the operator to choose between an FM remote control or traditional pendant control. A 20-foot hydraulic extension is standard.

Advanced tag axle

Bigger payloads are the promise of Cemen Tech’s new Maxle trailing lift-axle features on the company Mobile Concrete Dispensers. The hydraulically powered axle has a 12,000-pound capacity; it takes weight off the rear axle and distributes more to the front axle. The company says it can increase load capacity by up to 2.5 cubic yards.

Improved anti-segregation pavers

Cedarapids has improved its Remix Anti-Segregation System pavers with new controls that ensure the uniform flow of asphalt to the screed, allowing the paving crew to focus on mat quality rather than the machine. The operator sets the ratio between hopper-feed augers and screed-spreading augers, then the system’s speed sensors automatically control the flow of asphalt to the screed based on actual spread-auger speed. The system also uses input from load-sensing transducers to automatically proportion material flow to the screed, enhancing productivity and the service life of components.

Cold planer cuts faster

FFC Attachments’ new cold planer is designed to cut faster by delivering more horsepower per bit than other models. Designed specifically for skid-steer loaders, the FFC Cold Planer mills frost heaves and around manholes, restores drainage to pavement, removes traffic lane stripes, and handles full-depth utility cuts. It also scarifies concrete and planes sidewalks and street joints. It is available in 12- and 16-inch widths for standard-flow skid-steers, and in six widths between 16 and 36 inches for high-flow machines.