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

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Morbark has designed three brush chippers to be powered by tractor-mounted PTOs. The 2070XL Twister, the 13 Tornado, and 2060-D Cyclone chippers are mounted on heavy-duty pedestal stands to provide even weight distribution. Feed rates range between 60- and 100-feet per minute. Standard features include an in-feed tray that folds up for safe transport as a single compact unit, and self-contained hydraulic components that eliminate the need for hydraulic hose attachments.

Web site provides government specs

Caterpillar has launched www.GovBidSpec.com, an on-line business tool that provides technical specifications for government-agency machine specifiers. Designed to help governmental buyers build well-defined Requests for Proposals, the portal provides information on five product families: wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, landfill compactors, track-type tractors, and motor graders. A glossary of terms, comprehensive help function, and navigational tools accommodate users of all levels of experience.

Commercial paver provides seamless mats

LeeBoy’s 1000D tilt-hopper paver is now available with the company’s proprietary Legend Screed System which is designed to produce seamless mats. The unit weighs 10,000 pounds and has an 8- to 13-foot heated and vibrating screed, with hydraulic extensions mounted in front of the main screen for greater mat consistency. Powered by a 37-horsepower diesel engine, the paver has a low-deck configuration and can be built with either a steel track or rubber tire transport system.

Compact loader backhoes maneuver in tight spots

A new line of compact loader backhoes from Bobcat features machines built to maneuver in tight jobsites. The B100 backhoe is powered by a 25-horsepower Kubota diesel engine, can achieve a digging depth of 9 feet, weighs 4,166 pounds, and is capable of a 3,726-pound bucket breakout force. The B200 and B250 feature a digging depth of 10.1 feet and a backhoe breakout force of 5,320 pounds. Both four-wheel-drive units are equipped with 31.5-horsepower diesel engines; the B250 also is equipped with four-wheel-steer. The B200 features a center-pivot backhoe while the B250 has a sideshift backhoe. Weighing in at 8,070 pounds, the B300 has a digging depth of 9 feet, 9 inches and is powered by a 46-horsepower diesel engine.

Asphalt compactor offers 50:50 articulation

New from Hamm Compaction Division, Wirtgen America Inc., is the HD 120 asphalt compactor. The 26,675-pound, 78-inch-wide, double-drum machine produces centrifugal forces ranging from 29,035 to 78,700 pounds. The new compactor features a true 50:50 articulation and the ability to offset the front drum from the back drum. The unit features a water spray system inside the frame, protected from the elements. The roller has a 150-degree rotating operator’s station with swiveling seat arrangement, dual seat-mounted joystick controls, three braking systems, and non-corroding polyethylene water tanks.

Smooth drum soil compactor converts to padfoot

Ingersoll-Rand has rolled out the TF Series of soil compactors, engineered to reduce overall maintenance time and costs. Maintenance enhancements include a tilting operator platform for accessing hydraulic components, remote-mounted and centrally located hydraulic test ports and hydraulic filters, a one-piece engine cover, and a rear-mounted cooling system. Models SD-105DX, SD-100D, and SD-105F are powered by 125-horsepower diesel engines, have operating widths of 84 inches, and can be converted from smooth drums to padfoot drums to handle all types of soils. The SD-70D, SD-77DX, and SD77F models offer compaction widths of 66 inches and are powered by 95-horsepower turbocharged diesel engines.

Vibratory roller offers increased gradeability

Combining dual travel pumps, no-spin differential, and a standard drum drive, Bomag’s new BW124-3 single-drum vibratory roller series is engineered for enhanced tractive effort and gradeability. The 7,275-pound BW124DH-3 smooth drum model is designed for working on granular and mixed soil applications. The 7,385-pound BW124PDH-3 features a padfoot drum configuration for cohesive and semi-cohesive materials. Models in the series have 50-horsepower air/oil-cooled diesel engines, dual amplitudes, and achieve 19,125 pounds of centrifugal force. Maximum working speed for both models is 5.6 miles per hour.

Job-specific aerial platforms increase productivity

JLG has created a series of job-specific work platforms for their aerial lift fleet. The SkyPower system features a built-in 7,500-watt generator with power lines running inside the power track to a 100-volt GFIC platform outlet. The SkyWelder system has a 250-amp Miller CST 250 welder in the platform to allow easy setting adjustments and to provide more power for stick and TIG capabilities. The SkySaw system has an integrated concrete sawing and drilling package that uses an onboard hydraulic pump, and features a saw manipulator and the SkyCleaner onboard pressure washer with a waterline running through the power track. The SkyBright system is a four- or six-light package providing up to 6,000 watts of light that can be integrated onto a variety of boom lifts.

Compact generator maximizes maneuverability

The EGC1500-20 from Multiquip is a 1,500 kW generator housed in a compact 20-foot ISO container for applications where space and maneuverability are at a premium. Powered by a four-cycle, turbocharged Cummins diesel, the unit features a fully insulated container designed for noise-sensitive environments and harsh conditions.

Loaders spike higher breakout force

Link-Belt has introduced a new series of wheel loaders featuring Power-Link loader-arm geometry which is said to provide higher breakout forces than traditional Z-bar geometry. Electro-hydraulic servo controls give operator fingertip control. Offered in the L120, L125, and L130 configurations, loaders feature a fork level-lift function to automatically raise loads via dual sensor regulated positioning.

Trim asphalt compactor maneuvers easily

Maneuverable and compact, the new DD-12S double-drum vibratory asphalt compactor from Ingersoll-Rand is designed to compact hot-mix asphalt, and is also equipped for effective soil sub-base and aggregate base applications. Powered by a 16-horsepower gasoline engine, the machine delivers a centrifugal force of 3,300 pounds at a frequency of up to 4,000 vibrations-per-minute. Vibration feedback is said to be virtually eliminated from reaching the operator due to front vibratory drum isolation.

Small machine rapidly compacts soil

New from Sakai America Inc., the SV201TB small soil compactor is capable of producing 400 pounds-per-inch of total supplied force over its 54-inch wide padfoot drum enabling rapid compaction of cohesive silt and clay soils on slopes up to 45%. The unit is powered by a fuel-efficient 60-horsepower diesel engine and features a heavy-duty oscillation/articulation joint design. Center-point articulated steering enables the machine to maneuver in close proximity to foundations, walls, footings, and pipe placements.

Produce concrete slabs with roof top crowns

Designed for use with the Model 255BD triple roller tube paver, Allen Engineering’s new crowning attachment allows production of concrete slabs with roof top crowns. The attachment allows contractors to achieve up to a 4% roof top crown. A manual crown adjustment allows production of accurate crowns on all tubes. The crowning attachment has an independent height adjustment strike-off tube for transitions of crown during a pour. The 255BD paver is powered by a 32-horsepower, liquid-cooled, diesel engine and has a tube diameter of 10 inches.

New oil engineered for EGR engines

ExxonMobil has introduced a new heavy-duty engine oil for use with conventional engines and with the new exhaust gas recirculation-equipped engines. Available under the dual monikers of Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40 and Exxon XD-3, the oil incorporates patented Trimer technology and is engineered to meet upcoming American Petroleum Institute CI-4 requirements and the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2002 emission mandate. Enhanced TBN retention provides acid neutralization throughout the entire drain interval. Hotter-running EGR engines are specifically accommodated with extended thermal stability for high temperature performance, a high viscosity index for reliable operation over a broad range of temperatures, and soot handling capabilities. The oil is compatible with previous engine oil formulations and engine designs and is engineered to allow greater oil drain interval extension, provide superior wear protection and improved engine durability, extend filter life, and lower overall maintenance costs.

Six new machines introduced

Caterpillar has introduced a spate of new and retailored earthmoving machines. The new 740 ejector articulated truck allows material to be spread while the truck is moving, decreases power-train loads, and reduces the amount of support equipment needed for spreading and dozing. The D7R Series II track-type tractor features a new 240-horsepower 3176C engine and is designed for applications ranging from finish grading to production dozing. The company has also announced two new compact radius excavators, the 17,700-pound 308C CR, and the 35,500-pound 314C CR hydraulic excavator; the pair have tail swing radii of 4 feet, 3 inches and 4 feet, 10 inches, respectively. Cat has also announced a C-series version of the 77,400-pound 330C L hydraulic excavator, and the company has replaced the mass excavation 375 excavator with the 185,000-pound 385B.

Concrete breakers adjust to application

Allmand offers the EZ 650 and EZ 1100 concrete breakers as an alternative to conventional breaching methods. The smaller model is powered by an 11-horsepower gasoline engine, provides a 640-pound breaking weight, and is rated to handle 8-inch-thick concrete. The larger unit has a 13-horsepower gasoline engine, is capable of a 1,080-pound breaking weight, and is rated to handle 12-inch-thick concrete. Various bit sizes are offered to handle different types of concrete breaking and asphalt cutting jobs.

Asphalt plant cuts energy costs

The Milemaker line of portable and stationary counterflow asphalt plants from Asphalt Drum Mixers offers long drying and mixing times without sacrificing eight-load portability. Designed with separate drying and mixing drums to effectively blend additives and modifiers, the plants are offered in three models: 160, 225, and 325. The completely sealed counterflow drying drum limits aggregate moisture levels prior to exiting the drum. The counterflow plants reportedly require about 15% less fuel per ton to operate than standard drum mix plants, and allow higher mixing temperatures to eliminate unfavorable exhaust emission gases. Units are designed to be setup and operational in days with no crane requirement.