WEG Electric Motors has developed a control regimen for standard totally enclosed fan-cooled induction motors. This OptimalFlux technology is designed for use in driving loads that require constant torque over variable speeds, such as those encountered with compressors and conveyor belts. It also enables a standard motor to operate at a much cooler temperature across its entire speed range.

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Compact Power adds a diesel model to its Boxer product line. The 322D mini-skid-steer loader accepts all of the same standard attachments as the larger Boxer models, but is more targeted to the landscape contractor, homeowner and rental markets. The 322D features a 22-hp diesel engine and a 2-pump, 3,000-psi hydraulic operation system. It is a track machine that comes with 7-inch-wide rubber tracks. The unit is 34.5 inches wide, making it easy to get in and out of tight areas.

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Topcon Positioning Systems' new machine control system — 3D MC² — can increase dozer speed for grading up to 200 percent while providing smoothness. With this system, operators can make passes faster, increasing productivity and operator speed, which in turn saves additional money and time on the jobsite.

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The Fold-Up utility trailer from Lifetime Products combines space-saving technology with the functionality and durability of a traditional work hauler. After operators have hauled their equipment, they use the easy-to-operate crank to fold the trailer to 29 inches wide in less than 90 seconds. The heavy-duty trailer comes in three sizes — 4-foot by 6-foot, 5-foot by 6-foot, and 5-foot by 8-foot — and holds 1,000 to 1,500 pounds.

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