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Versatile slipform paver debuts
The first production-model Power Paver SF-2700 slipform paver debuted on
a Texas jobsite last May, according to parent company Power
Curber. The new
paver places concrete up to 27-feet wide — 32-feet wide, with extensions
— and 16-inches deep; it paves at a maximum speed of 11 feet per minute.
The SF-2700 hydraulically crowns on the go, can be easily transported
without disassembly, and is said to be simple to operate. Power Paver says
the machine is designed for residential and inner city paving, highway
ramps, and lane additions, but is also large enough to handle primary road
construction.
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Barrier lift reaches new markets
DarkHorse Attachments is expanding market reach for its J-Lift barrier
wall lifter and the rest of its product line. Available in automatic or
manual versions, the J-Lift utilizes the weight of the barrier to maintain a
strong grip. With the automatic version, when the J-Lift is lowered onto a
barrier wall, an actuator unlocks and grips the barrier. With the manual
version, a worker pulls a lever to unlock the device, which then grasps the
barrier.
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In-cab controlled backhoe attachments
 Cat is
offering new backhoe attachments for its skid-steer and multi-terrain
loaders. The BH30 and BH30 w feature standard backhoe loader controls
mounted on a console that folds into the cab of the host machine. The
backhoes have a maximum digging depth of 9 feet, 6 inches, and their
mounting allows the unit to be shifted manually to the right or left of
center to enhance sight lines.
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New quick-coupling system
 Stanley LaBounty has introduced the Rapid Tach II quick-coupling system
to work with its mechanical attachments, including the CP 100 concrete
pulverizer pictured here. The new system is the only company-approved quick
coupling system for its CP concrete pulverizers, BLS bucket linkage shears,
and MWS mobile wood shears. Its features include almost no loss in net
power, and high-strength materials and design for demolition applications.
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Faster secondary crushing and screening
IRock’s Sidewinder series of secondary crushing and screening plants
feature an increased feed angle to the on-board impact crusher to boost feed
velocity. The company says this promotes more rock-on-rock crushing,
lowering wear costs and improving efficiency. The three-plant line has
production capacities ranging from 250 to 500 tons per hour.
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Power boost for mid-size excavator
 Cat’s C-series version of its popular 318 excavator features more
horsepower, hydraulic flow, and drawbar pull than the 318B. The 318C L
weighs 42,500 pounds and develops 125 net horsepower at just 1,800 rpm. Its
open-center, 2-pump hydraulic system produces 27% more flow than the 318B
and delivers faster implement speeds and quicker pivot turns. The 318C LN
packs the same features into a machine with an 8-foot, 6-inch transport
width that does not need a permit in North America.
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Performance handbook from Deere
John Deere has released a 400-page Deere Performance Handbook and CD ROM
package detailing equipment specifications, performance data, and owning and
operating costs for virtually all Deere construction equipment models. The
CD includes all the information in the text plus the John Deere Attachment
and Custom Engineering Guide which guides managers in the selection of the
proper attachment for each host machine.
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Crush-on-the-go attachment
Fahr Industries is expanding distribution for the Fahr Roadcrusher, a
specialized attachment that mounts on the front of a wheel loader and
scoops, crushes, and windrows oversized materials of unimproved roads
on-the-go. The unit uses a 225-horsepower auxiliary engine to power its
hammer and anvil crushing system which can handle asphalt, concrete, or
rock.
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Truck-towed litter collector
 H. Barber & Sons calls its Road Rake Model 200 “the safest,
fastest, and most efficient means of removing debris from roadways.” The
truck-towed unit handles litter such as tire retreads, mufflers, cardboard,
and wood, as well as small debris, according to the company. It can travel
up to 18 miles per hour during cleaning, and can be transported at highway
speeds.
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New portable plant series
AESCO/Madsen has announced a new DM series of portable drum mix asphalt
plants. The DM-7832 features a baghouse, or wet scrubber, mounted on the
same frame as the drum for optimum portability. The unit produces from 150
to 250 tons per hour, depending on the moisture content of the aggregate.
Four other DM models range from the DM-4822, rated from 50 to 90 tons per
hour, to the DM-7228, rated from 125 to 227 tons per hour.
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Rough terrain work platform
 Genie says its new 86-foot Z-80 articulating boom is ideal for working in
rough or varied terrain thanks to four-wheel-drive and four-wheel-steer
options. The Z-80 offers outreach up to 60 feet and 29 feet of up-and-over
clearance.
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New top-of-the-line Deere excavators
 John Deere has rolled out two new, top-of-the-line excavators; the
57-metric-ton 600C LC and the 75-metric-ton 800C. Both models are powered by
a 15.7-liter turbocharged diesel; the 600C LC version develops 396 net
horsepower, while the 800C develops 454 net horsepower. Both machines
feature heavy-duty undercarriages and reinforced booms, as well as Deere’s
proprietary engine/hydraulic management system.
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Booklet for agency fleet managers
Governmental Solutions is a new quarterly publication from Caterpillar
for people who manage equipment for government agencies. The current issue
includes a feature on Life Cycle Costing — a management strategy based on
calculating the total cost of machine usage, including maintenance costs and
resale value, over an extended period of ownership. The publication is
available through Caterpillar dealers.
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