October 2005 New Road Machines
New power equipment for the road market
by Kirk
Landers, VP/Editorial Editor
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First spray paver debut
Roadtec
has rolled out a completely new paving machine concept. The new SP-200 Spray
Paver is designed to spray asphalt cement or emulsion directly in front of
the asphalt mix before it is laid. It can be used for NovaChip applications
or for traditional paving.
The SP-200 has a heated 1,800-gallon tank for
asphalt cement or emulsion, and three rows of spray nozzles for spreading
the hot fluid. An onboard microprocessor controls the rate of flow, or it
can be manually controlled. The SP-200 can be equipped with an Eagle 10,
10-foot screed or any other 10-foot screed from
Roadtec or
Carlson.
Fecon
has added a root grapple for skid-steer loaders and a Bull Hog mulcher for
smaller excavators to its line of attachments. The HD60 Root Grapple has a
rigid frame and serrated front tines for ripping and grabbing; it is
designed for clearing brush and removing logs and debris. Designed for
right-of-way maintenance and similar applications, the BH47EXC Bull Hog
weighs 2,200 pounds and uses a 30- to 35-gallon per minute flow; it has a
cutting width of 32 inches.
Trackless
Vehicles says its two-stage, twin-auger, snow blower attachment has no equal
in removing snow from sidewalks. Also avail-able in wider widths to cover a
variety of snow removal needs, the units accept either a sidewalk chute or a
quick-change truck-loading chute; the latter is used to load windrowed snow
from the street or from cul de sacs, according to the company. More compact
than large snow blowers, the
Trackless
system loads an average of 7 yards of snow per minute.
Roadside
maintenance leader Tiger Corporation has expanded into pavement maintenance
with the introduction of a three-model line of spray patchers. The top of
the line model is the PatchKat, a fully self-contained truck unit. The line
also includes a self-contained trailerable unit called the PatchKat SC, and
a towable unit for dump trucks called the PatchKat DTR (Dump Truck
Required).
JCB
says its entry in the 14-foot digging depth backhoe-loader category is
designed for hard work and comfort. The JCB 214’s automotive-style cab
features spacious legroom and headroom, and advanced soundproofing. Luxury
touches include air-conditioning, a cell phone holder, and an optional
heated air suspension seat with air lumbar support. JCB’s Precision Control
System is mounted in the armrest of the seat, allowing the operator to
operate the backhoe from a front or side-facing position. The seat-mounted
joysticks also enhances leg room in the cab. The 86-horsepower machine comes
with a choice of two four-speed transmissions or a six-speed Autoshift for
faster cycle times.
JLG
has improved the performance of its SkyPower generator and SkyWelder welding
Work Station in the Sky products.
The 7,500-watt SkyPower generator is now belt driven
and standard on lifts in the 60- to 135-foot range. The SkyWelder system has
been improved thanks to upgrades in Miller Electric’s CST 280-amp welder.
With
the new PWCE Hydraulic Cab Riser, an excavator operator can elevate 6 to 8
feet above the regular cab position to do his or her job better. In truck
loading, the operator can see inside the truck bed to even out the load and
fill all available space.
In demolition, it lets the operator adjust the cab
tilt angle up to 45 degrees for a better view of the work. The product can
be adapted to all excavators.
Roadtec
has rolled out a completely new paving machine concept. The new SP-200 Spray
Paver is designed to spray asphalt cement or emulsion directly in front of
the asphalt mix before it is laid. It can be used for NovaChip applications
or for traditional paving.
Fecon
has added a root grapple for skid-steer loaders and a Bull Hog mulcher for
smaller excavators to its line of attachments. The HD60 Root Grapple has a
rigid frame and serrated front tines for ripping and grabbing; it is
designed for clearing brush and removing logs and debris. Designed for
right-of-way maintenance and similar applications, the BH47EXC Bull Hog
weighs 2,200 pounds and uses a 30- to 35-gallon per minute flow; it has a
cutting width of 32 inches.
Trackless
Vehicles says its two-stage, twin-auger, snow blower attachment has no equal
in removing snow from sidewalks. Also avail-able in wider widths to cover a
variety of snow removal needs, the units accept either a sidewalk chute or a
quick-change truck-loading chute; the latter is used to load windrowed snow
from the street or from cul de sacs, according to the company. More compact
than large snow blowers, the
Roadside
maintenance leader Tiger Corporation has expanded into pavement maintenance
with the introduction of a three-model line of spray patchers. The top of
the line model is the PatchKat, a fully self-contained truck unit. The line
also includes a self-contained trailerable unit called the PatchKat SC, and
a towable unit for dump trucks called the PatchKat DTR (Dump Truck
Required).
JCB
says its entry in the 14-foot digging depth backhoe-loader category is
designed for hard work and comfort. The JCB 214’s automotive-style cab
features spacious legroom and headroom, and advanced soundproofing. Luxury
touches include air-conditioning, a cell phone holder, and an optional
heated air suspension seat with air lumbar support. JCB’s Precision Control
System is mounted in the armrest of the seat, allowing the operator to
operate the backhoe from a front or side-facing position. The seat-mounted
joysticks also enhances leg room in the cab. The 86-horsepower machine comes
with a choice of two four-speed transmissions or a six-speed Autoshift for
faster cycle times.
JLG
has improved the performance of its SkyPower generator and SkyWelder welding
Work Station in the Sky products. 
With
the new PWCE Hydraulic Cab Riser, an excavator operator can elevate 6 to 8
feet above the regular cab position to do his or her job better. In truck
loading, the operator can see inside the truck bed to even out the load and
fill all available space. 
