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Jan. 1, 2001
AERATOR The Model TA-17D "split-drive" aerator features controls on the main handle that allow steering and operation around objects without raising the

AERATOR

The Model TA-17D "split-drive" aerator features controls on the main handle that allow steering and operation around objects without raising the tines out of the ground, Classen Manufacturing says, and the tines propel the machine, allowing deep penetration in all soils. The unit features a 40-pound removable weight bar, a 6.6-gallon front poly drum and a protective chain guard and is powered by a 4-horsepower OHV Honda engine. www.classen-mfg.com

AIR COMPRESSOR

The AC2-SV09-20M is a stationary, two-stage, 20-gallon air compressor from Mi-T-M. The unit features a 9-horsepower Vanguard OHV gasoline engine with an optional electric start and a 15.7-inch flywheel for extra cooling during extended use. Other features include a two-stage compressor head, an aluminum head and crankcase with a cast-iron cylinder and a 14-gauge, powder-coated belt guard. The 20-gallon receiver is an upgrade from the previous 4- or 5-gallon receivers. www.mitm.com

AIR COMPRESSOR

Powered by a Caterpillar 3306 diesel engine, the Model 900D air compressor from GrimmerSchmidt delivers 150 psi. Designed for sandblasting and oil refinery applications, the unit can be towed by a three-quarter-ton pickup, the company says. Additional features include a side-by-side oil cooler and radiator, surge brakes with an automatic backup feature and a 24-volt electrical system. 800/428-9703

BACKHOE

The Allmand Contractor TLB-25 is available with two 25-horsepower engine options - a Kohler air-cooled gasoline engine or a Kubota liquid-cooled diesel engine. The unit features a digging depth of 8 feet, 4 inches, a lift capacity of 2,100 pounds, a breakout force of 3,400 pounds and a standard bucket size of 12 inches, with optional sizes from 10 to 36 inches. The TLB-25 can accept a multitude of skid-steer attachments, Allmand Bros. says. www.allmand.com

BACKHOE LOADER

The 214Se Series 4 backhoe loader from JCB features four-wheel drive, four-wheel steer and four equal-size tires. Powered by an 86-horsepower diesel engine, the unit has a loader breakout force of 11,750 pounds and a backhoe breakout force of 11,470 pounds. Other loader features include a bucket capacity of 1.4 cubic yards, a reach of 28 inches and a lift capacity of 6,800 pounds. The backhoe has a maximum digging depth of 14 feet, 4 inches. www.jcbna.com

DEHUMIDIFIER

Ebac's CD425 commercial dehumidifier is designed to protect large areas and buildings such as warehouses, factories and indoor stadiums from condensation and humidity. The unit features integral controls, a defrost system for low-temperature operation, a welded steel chassis and vinyl-covered panels. A high-capacity fan arrangement stirs large volumes of air to achieve even levels of humidity control, the company says. www.ebac.co.uk

TOW BAR

Providing a ball-to-frame hookup, the RTB5000 tow bar from Midwest Trailers has a 5,000-pound capacity and eliminates problems associated with hard-to-hold auto bumpers, the company says. Features include a 2-inch ball coupler, bumper pads, quarter-inch grab hooks to secure the vehicle being towed and a safety chain for the towing vehicle. 816/330-4055

STREET SAW

Featuring a steel box frame construction and wide wheelbase, Edco's SK-14 street saw offers the choice of 8- to 13-horsepower gasoline engines and has a three-belt drive system combined with a precision-milled drive shaft. The manufacturer says it designed the unit for portability and fast, straight cutting. www.edcoinc.com

ROLLER SCREEDS

The WMS-Series of self-propelled roller screeds from Multiquip Whiteman provides a system that can do the bulk of surface strike-off work with only one operator, according to the company. Optional strike-tube sets allow each unit to reach 10-, 14-, 18- and 22-foot lengths. Features include an 18-horsepower Onan engine, an operating pressure rating of 2,000 pounds per square inch, a hydraulic flow of 11 gallons per minute, a 5-gallon fuel tank and drive-tube steering. Joystick controls steer the unit and correct alignment during operation. www.multiquip.com

HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR

The SK160LC Dynamic Acera hydraulic excavator weighs 36,800 pounds and measures 8 feet, 6 inches wide. The 111-horsepower Kobelco unit delivers a bucket digging force of 24,900 pounds with a standard arm that measures 10 feet, 2 inches. The unit features three operating modes: manual to maximize output for heavy operations; assist, which uses the NeuralNet Command System to recognize certain tasks and adjust the hydraulic system accordingly; and breaker, which allows operators to adjust pump flow rates for different attachments. www.kobelcoamerica.com

CONCRETE SAW

Diamond Products' new Core Cut CC4000D concrete saw features an easy-access blade drive system that allows the operator to adjust blade speeds quickly, the company says. The unit offers a choice of a 35- or 40-horsepower Wisconsin gas engine or a 30-horsepower Lincoln electric motor and is available with a single- or multiple-speed blade drive. The saw has a maximum cutting depth of 12 3/8 inches with a 30-inch guard. www.diamondproducts.com

EQUIPMENT TRAILER

The 5,000-pound Workforce Escalate equipment trailer from Bil-Jax features a bed that lowers to the ground for loading and, with a hydraulic cylinder, raises for transport. With a ramp grade of 6 degrees, the trailer bed can be loaded by one person and accommodate equipment with low ground clearance, the company says. The towable unit also features tiedowns, a powder-coat finish and a low center of gravity. Hydraulic-surge or electric brakes are available. www.biljax.com

FORKLIFTS

CX Series forklifts from Komatsu Forklift have capacity ratings from 8,000 to 10,000 pounds and are available with a displacement diesel or gasoline/liquid propane gas engine. Also available are pneumatic or solid cushion tires, a compact frame and a suspension cab. The unitized frame features integral fuel and hydraulic fluid tanks along with a welded crossmember. 800/375-9898

CONCRETE PUMP ATTACHMENT

Bobcat offers a concrete pump attachment for its 763, 773, 863, 873 and 963 skid-steer loaders and 864 compact loaders. The unit measures 101 by 51 inches and can pump concrete 250 feet horizontally or two to three stories vertically, the company says. Standard-flow hydraulics pump 15 to 18 yards per hour, and high-flow hydraulics pump up to 30 yards per hour. A trap door at the bottom of the hopper and an expanded metal deck facilitate servicing and cleaning. www.bobcat.com

GENERATOR

The EB3000c is a 3,000-watt/120-volt lightweight generator from American Honda. The unit features the company's exclusive Cyclo-converter technology that enables the generator to provide a stable power supply, according to the manufacturer. A 6.5-horsepower Honda OHV engine powers the EB3000c. www.honda.com

SLAB SAWS

The Stow Slicer 3 (pictured) and Slicer 4 slab saws feature single-lever control for travel speed and direction and blade height and depth. The Slicer 3 is powered by a 35-horsepower Wisconsin engine and provides 16- to 26-inch blade capacities with cutting depths from 5 to 10.5 inches. The 65-horsepower Slicer 4 offers 16- to 36-inch blade capacities and 6- to 15-inch cutting depths. Additional features include interchangeable blade guards to allow for left- or right-side cutting, water ports on both sides of the blade guards and a hydraulic system that remains operational with the engine off. www.stowmfg.com

RIDE-ON TRENCHER

Burkeen's B-25 ride-on trencher features rubber tires and hydrostatic front-wheel steering for smooth maneuvering through gates and close to walls, the company says. The 25-horsepower unit offers a 24- to 36-inch digging boom with an end roller, hydraulic chain tension and incremental digging depths. Chain pitches can be added or subtracted for a variety of trenching applications. A four-way backfill blade is standard. www.burkeen.com

TRENCHERS

Barreto trenchers feature the SnapLoc hydraulic four-wheel-drive system for cross trenching or working over trench mounds. The hydraulic headshaft drive system eliminates the need for gears, chains and belts. The units trench to depths of 24, 30 and 36 inches with widths of 4 and 6 inches. www.barretomfg.com

MOWERS

The new Merry Mac TM6B and TM7K trimmer mowers feature a cord attachment with height adjustments and fingertip control for parallel trimming. The TM6B is powered by a 6.5-horsepower Briggs & Stratton OHV Pro engine and the TM7K by a 7-horsepower Kawasaki engine. The RT101CRL self-propelled rough-terrain mower is powered by a 10.5-horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine and cuts brush up to 1 inch thick and weeds up to 10 feet tall, MacKissic says. 800/348-1117

STUMP GRINDER

The Bee Line stump grinder offers five engine choices, and through Sunrise Concepts' Engine Wedge service, the company says it installs the chosen engine without compromising engine performance or damaging the unit's frame. 800/786-6433