Supply Lines
August 2007
Add Utility to Your Yard Equipment
Whether it’s a loader, dozer, or skid-steer, find out which machine and attachments make your yard equipment most productive.
Liebherr
Quick and reliable
The R 984 C Litronic crawler excavator from
Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. operates quickly and reliably, even
under tough operating conditions, according to the company. The machine
has an operating weight of 118,600 to 125,000 kilograms (260,920 to
275,000 pounds) with an engine output of 523 kilowatts/710 horsepower.
It features a working attachment that deals with all occurring forces to
ensure safety and long-life expectancy. The backhoe bucket and shovel
capacities are both 7.0 cubic meters at 1.8 tons per cubic meter.
Volvo
Improved fuel efficiency
Volvo Construction Equipment’s new L350F model
wheel loader offers improvements on nearly all aspects of its
predecessor, the L3330E model wheel loader. The flagship machine —
introduced at Bauma 2007 — features much higher productivity than the
outgoing L330E, ultimately resulting in much-improved fuel efficiency,
according to Volvo. The improvements, the company says, are a
combination of the L350F’s new Tier 3/Stage III Volvo engine, stronger
hydraulics, and a new transmission with lock-up and new axles.
The new model also is fitted with a larger cab, which features a larger, air-conditioned interior that is insulated from noise, dust, and vibration — the latter thanks to viscous cab mounts and air suspended seat. The cab also meets ISO requirements.
Ingersoll Rand
High breakout force
The WL-350 and the WL-440 compact wheel loaders
from Ingersoll Rand Compact feature a high breakout force that enables
both pieces of equipment to function as tool carries by maintaining a
load position that is parallel to the ground throughout the lifting
range. The breakout force of the WL-350 is 10,128 pounds, and the
breakout force of the WL-440 is 12,730 pounds. The 60-horsepower WL-350
has an operating weight of 11,240 pounds and bucket size of 1.2 cubic
yards. The 73-horsepower WL-440 has an operating weight of 13,230 pounds
and a 1.4-cubic-yard bucket.
Hydrostatic drivetrain technology controls variable speeds within two speed ranges — 0 to 4 mph and 0 to 13 mph. A transverse-mounted engine and hydraulic pump at the rear of the wheel loaders provide a high static tipping load while maintaining their compact size, according to the manufacturer. The WL-350 tipping load straight is 11,731 pounds, and tipping load articulated is 10,352 pounds. The WL-440 tipping load straight is 14,620 pounds, and tipping load articulated is 12,900 pounds. The wheel loaders come standard with a hydraulic quick coupler system. Available attachments and optional equipment include forks, light material buckets, side-dump buckets, high-tip buckets, multi-purpose buckets, high-speed travel packages, and electrical tank refilling pumps.
Caterpillar Inc.
Loader turns into dozer
The Multi-Terrain Loader (MTL) from
Caterpillar
Inc. has angle blades and dozer blades available as additions to turn
the machine into a mini dozer for conditions such as soft, muddy
underfoot conditions, sloped terrain, and sensitive surfaces. The MTLs
can also give operators access to areas where a larger machine would not
be a practical choice for moving dirt, gravel, snow, and other materials
or leveling the worksite in finish grading applications, according to
the manufacturer. The angle blade features a bolt-on, curved moldboard,
common back interface structure, and three height conditions to
accommodate specific dozing requirements or tire arrangements.
The dozer blades incorporate a rugged track-type tractor variable power angle tilt blade that has simultaneous tile and angle capabilities for superior control and maneuverability, according to Cat.
Lemac Corp.
Strategic bearings arrangement
The Lemac Excavator Grapples from Lemac Corp. come in a variety of styles including heavy duty, medium duty, and trash handling. Heavy tube sections form the upper side of the jaws providing a solid base for both ear groups. The ears are constructed of heavy-duty alloy steel to ensure a maintained rigidity between the massive jaws. To keep the “muscular metal” together, heat-treated alloy steel main pins are used. To protect against rigorous use, a strategic arrangement of bearings, seals, O-rings, and collars in the main pivot are used to guard this area. Large-diameter alloy steel also is used for the stay arm pins. The entire jaw structure is manufactured of quenched and tempered alloy steel 130,000-psi minimum yield (not tensile) 360 to 440 BHN. The tine tips are 175,000-psi with a minimum yield of 450 to 550 BHN.
Sweepster
Dust control without water
Sweepster’s VS Pick-Up Sweeper with Vacuum Dust
Abatement for skid-steer loaders offers dust control without the need
for water systems, which require constant refilling. The sweeper’s
washable PFTE-coated filter is able to filter dust as small as 10
micron, and its drape system seals the sweeping chamber to the ground.
The machine’s high-volume fan operates at 1,700 rpm to pull air from the
sweeping chamber filleting the dust and exhausting clean air. A 12-volt
shaker controlled by the operator cleans the filter. Other features
include a “volumizing” feature for more debris volume and less
re-circulation, quick-change and 26-inch diameter brushes, a high-dump
design, and a general-purpose, light-material bucket with a bolt-on
cutting edge.
A heavy-duty front caster wheel comes standard. Optional features include various controls for the electric shaker and single- or dual-gutter brooms for cleaning the curb and gutter. The patent-pending sweeper comes in 60-, 72-, and 84-inch models and has several applications including utility worksite cleanup; pavement milling operations; construction site cleanup; street, curb, and gutter cleanup; and parking lot cleanup.
Wicker Machine Co.
Custom attachments
Wicker Machine Co., which has specialized in the logging industry, has added pipe handling and construction to its business due to customer request. The company offers custom attachments, excavators, and dozers. Some of these attachments include utility forks such as pallet forks with horizontal adjusting tines and swinging tines, general-purpose forks without clamps, mill yard forks, core forks, pole forks, and slip-on buckets.
Woods Equipment Co.
Reinforced top beam
The CF General Purpose High-Capacity Extreme Service Excavator Buckets from Woods Equipment Co. feature a reinforced top beam to ensure bucket ear alignment as well as heavy-duty wear strips to extend the life of the lower moldboard. Corner reinforcing on the buckets also offers maximum rigidity, and bucket draft enables easier penetrations, loading, and dumping, according to the manufacturer. The 4.0BXES model comes in widths from 36 inches to 80 inches, have a range from three to sixth teeth, and have a range of SAE heaped capacity of 2.35 for the 36-inch bucket to 6.60 for the 80-inch bucket. The 4.5BXES models also range from 36 to 80 inches in width, but have a four to sixth teeth range and an SAE heaped capacity ranging from 2.75 to 7.37.
Attachments International
Heavy-duty industrial hydraulics
The skid-steer attachments from Attachments International Inc. feature heavy-duty industrial hydraulics, hardened pins and bushing, grease fittings at all pivot points, abrasive-resistant steels at all ground contact points, alloy steel body plates, and high-carbon cutting edges. The 4-in-1 Bucket is the most versatile bucket for skid-steer loaders that the company offers. It can be used as a general-purpose bucket, bulldozer, clamshell, or heavy-duty grapple.
John Deere
Clutchless shifting
The 710J Loader Backhoe from John Deere’s recently released J-Series features a standard powershift transmission, offering clutchless shifting. The machine also offers optional limited-slip mechanical front-wheel drive, which delivers 80 percent of available power to the wheel for better traction. It has 123 horsepower at 2,000 rpm with a speed that ranges from 23 mph in a forward motion and 16.9 mph when in reverse. The backhoe’s bucket has a power dig mode that is capable of 17,000 pounds.
Anderson Equipment Co.
Specializes in earthmoving equipment
Anderson Equipment Co. specializes in earthmoving and construction equipment, including skid-steer loaders and its O&K hydraulic excavator. The company also offers equipment for sale from its rental fleet.
Leading Edge Attachments
Faster than a hammer
Leading Edge Attachments Inc. has introduced a
new and improved version of its High-Capacity Multi-Ripper Bucket.
According to the company, it has replaced hammers, blasting, and rock
trenchers for less money and is four times faster than a hammer. The new
bucket operates on the same principal as its predecessor, but the design
has been improved to allow more capacity with stronger tooth mounting
and longer-lasting teeth. The bucket uses the patent-pending SHARC (SHanks
on an ARC) technology, which functions similarly to that of a trench
except a hydraulic excavation action is used to rip. The staggered
ripper teeth fracture the substrate in sequential order so that the
rolling of the bucket by extending the bucket cylinder always provides
maximum breakout force applied sequentially to each tooth, which results
in flat ripped sides and bottom surfaces.
ASV
Next generation rubber-tracked utility vehicles
ASV introduces its next generation of
rubber-tracked utility vehicles with the Scout SC-50. Under development
for the past four years, the company has integrated components from its
Posi-Track machines. The Scout features a combination of suspension,
all-rubber track, 10 rubber wheels that disperse weight across a 15-inch
wide track, and a specially designed sprocket with a roller system that
provides the machine with a smooth, quitet, and efficient operation,
according to the company.
The machine’s has a high-traction powertrain that allows it work well in conditions such as mud and snow. The utility vehicle has a 5,000-pound towing capacity with a travel speed of 11.5 miles per hour and a fuel capacity of 30 gallons. Powered by a diesel engine with four in-line cylinders, it has a peak torque of 105 feet per pound and a displacement of 134 inches. The machine’s hydrostatic drive is operated by a special “quick shift,” two-way pedal so no shifting is required. Options include a 16.3 gallons-per-minute auxiliary hydraulic system with quick-connect fittings and a 13.5-cubic-foot dump box.
Bradco
Smooth, uniform compaction
Bradco’s Vibratory Roller for skid-steers is available in seven models ranging from 48 to 84 inches working widths. The rollers’ hydraulic drives are protected and isolated to provide maximum performance and reliability, according to the manufacturer. The units can deliver up to 9,370 pounds of dynamic force when operating at 20 gallons per minute. The roller’s steel drum has an adjustable steer scraper blade between the frame and drum to help ensure smooth and uniform compaction performance. Smooth and pad foot drums also are available to make them highly effective on a wide range of materials including sand, gravel, and soil.
Accurate Fabricating Ltd.
Myriad bucket, attachments options
Accurate Fabricating Ltd. offers a range of excavator buckets and attachments for any model of excavator, mini-excavator, or backhoe. The buckets and attachments include the following: quick-change coupler, bucket-mounted ripper, side-tilt bucket, hydraulic quick-change coupler, demolition grapple, digging buckets, clearing rakes, clean-up buckets, backhoe buckets, dual side-tilt buckets, concrete pulverizer, mechanical thumb, and direct-link, progressive link, and log handling hydraulic thumbs.
Komatsu
Offers several options
Komatsu offers a variety of equipment to add utility to your yard including crawler, mini, and wheel excavators, crawler dozers, wheel loaders, dump trucks, motor graders, backhoe loaders, and skid-steer loaders.
EMAS Equipment
The work of many with one
EMAS U-Hooks from EMAS Equipment help achieve the work of many people without the additional costs of adding new personnel. The hooks are mounted on utility carriers and are used in applications including farms and construction sites. The hooks also an be outfitted for other specialized work environments, including mining and come in three models — UHTW-1, UHJD-2, and UHUU-3 — all of which weigh 275 pounds and have a capacity of 1,760.
New Holland
Deluxe cab design
New Holland Construction in late April introduced a new cab design for its SuperBoom skid-steer loaders (models L150 through L190) and compact track loaders (models C175, C185, and C190). The cab, which the manufacturer calls “deluxe,” features increased space, visibility, operator comfort, and ease of operation. The cab interiors also feature full-covering, noise-absorbing trim, and an additional sound-suppression package that reduces noises levels by up to three decibels from the operator’s station is available as an option. A large, convex door that opens 90 degrees has been added for easier exit and entry, and a new see-through roof panel provides a clearer view of the bucket or attachment, even when positioned at full height.
An enhanced lighting package helps to extend operator visibility, and slimmer front lights on the cab improve an operator’s view to the upper corners, making it easier to position loads overhead, maneuver in low-clearance areas, or see the bucket or attachment when positioned at full height. The improved cab structure also is available for the company’s ROPS skid-steer and compact-track loaders.
Fecon
Plug-and-go installation
Fecon Front Grapples offer a hydraulic connections for quick, plug-and-go installation, according to the manufacturer. The grapples are constructed with heavily serrated plates and have a heavy-duty frame. They also feature chrome pins, hydraulic cylinders, hardened steel bushings, and a save working load up to 8,990 pounds. All of the grapple’s hydraulic hoses are rated at 4,000 psi. Optional 9,000-, 12,000-, or 15,000-pound winches also are available
Town & Country Ltd.
Easy-on, easy-off attachments
Town & Country Ltd. offers Minuteman easy-on and easy-off attachments for skid-steer loaders featuring a quick-coupler universal mounting system.
Lang Tool Co.
New configuration on the way
The LTC Center Drive Rock Grinder from Lang Tool Co. (LTC) can be used for cutting and milling rock and concrete. The center drive, which allows it to be used in trenching applications as well as for quarrying, milling, scaling, and demolition, features a rotational speed of up to 74 rpm. It weighs 6,000 pounds and has a bit force of 23,640 pounds per foot at 5,000 psi. The bit speed is 8.96 feet per second at 130 gallons per minute. According to the manufacturer, this attachment will soon be available in a shovel front configuration for improved production in aggregates applications.
