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Jumping into the production class

Case Construction Equipment continued to expand its
earthmoving machine lines into larger categories with the
320-horsepower, 7.6-cubic-yard 1221E wheel loader. Designed for quarry
work, road construction, and site preparation applications, the new
machine features a large, isolation-mounted cab that is said to be among
the quietest in the category. It features floor-to-ceiling glass in
front and a sloped rear engine compartment for excellent sightlines.
Maintenance features include ground-level service checks and remote
drains for coolant, engine oil, and hydraulic oil. The 1221E also offers
a Ride Control option that improves material retention and cuts operator
wear and tear in load-and-carry applications.

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Flagship crusher

Rubble Master presented its flagship product, the
RM100 crusher to the North American market at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The unit
produces up to 220 tons per hour and has been engineered for efficiency,
durability, and ease of use. It is said to process any material into a
fine-grain end product and to achieve a defined grain size in a single
pass. Use of new wear-resistant crusher materials keeps maintenance
costs low while the machine’s fuel efficiency translates into lower
operating costs.

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Accurate excavator scale

Actronic Technologies released its new Loadrite
X-Weigh 2350 weighing system to the excavator market. Capable of
weighing materials while the machine is operating, the system features
the new Multi-dimensional Compensation weighing technology. Composed of
a Loadrite onboard scale, a sturdy graphic interface, and a proprietary
software package, the system uses multiple sensors to track the
movements of the machine. Sensors mounted on the pivot points of the arm
monitor the angle and position of the boom and stick, as well as changes
to the hydraulic pressure. The system also incorporates two tilt sensors
so weight calculations remain accurate even on sloping or uneven ground.

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Automated wheel wash system

Innovative Equipment Solutions premiered its
Neptune Series of fully automated, drive-through wheel wash systems,
which can be configured with one-, two-, or three-tire revolutions of
cleaning to eliminate job site trackout. Featuring concrete or
galvanized steel sidewall construction, the system can be used in either
permanent or temporary installations. All models are engineered with a
fully automated, closed-loop water recycling and solids separation
process.

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Highway portable stacker

Thor Global introduced its T150-20, a 48-inch by
150-foot highway-portable telescopic stacker. The unit can be folded up
and ready for transportation or unfolded and ready for production within
15 minutes, the company says, and can stockpile up to 2,000 tons per
hour. The new stacker features a quick-release system that allows the
operator to engage or disengage the radial drive system within three
minutes. It also boasts zero-speed switches on inner and outer conveyors
to protect the stacker from overloading if the belt is broken or slips.

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Off-road haul truck

Western Star featured its 6900XD 40-ton off-road
haul truck. Designed to minimize cost per ton compared to traditional
articulated dump trucks and rigid-frame, off-road dump trucks, the
6900XD offers lower acquisition and maintenance costs while offering
performance and productivity. On maintained haul roads that exceed 1/2
mile, the truck is said to be 35 percent more fuel efficient than
competitive artics and rigid dump trucks in the same payload class. On
longer hauls — in excess of 12 miles — the unit posted average fuel
consumption of 7.13 gallons per hour.

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New generation of hydraulic test equipment

Flo-tech, a product division of the Racine Flow
Meter Group, introduced the Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer. The
device simultaneously measures flow, pressure, temperature, and power
within a hydraulic system. Data is received from the analyzer through a
standard USB cable and is displayed and logged through a custom
Windows-based software application. The unit is bi-directional and
includes a low-resistance load valve and internal pressure relief discs.