What Else Is New? March 2010

March 1, 2010
Every month, dozens of new products are introduced by manufacturers serving the rental industry. Here is a look at some of the latest offerings.

OEM Data Delivery introduces the ST-950 service tracker with GPS and radio communications. The system was developed for tracking equipment activity at utility construction sites, and during service calls, so that power take-off credits can be obtained quickly for fuel used at the worksite, as opposed to on-highway. The ST-950 also generates a wide range of customized data logs, including machine hours, equipment location, and idling vs. work.
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The new SSW18 18-volt, ½-inch impact wrench from Metabo's PowerMasterSeries offers a maximum torque of 1,947 inch-pounds, and three electronic speed ranges from 0 rpm to 1,600 rpm, 0 rpm to 2,150 rpm, and 0 rpm to 2,650 rpm. The SSW18 is designed for joiners and fitters who assemble pipe, valve flange connections and structural-steel fastening.
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Transcube's line of transportable fuel tanks are Department of Transportation-approved for road transportation and UL 142-certified for safe diesel fuel storage. The double-walled tanks provide 110-percent secondary containment of the inner container's total capacity to eliminate the risk of spills and contamination, making them well suited for equipment and power rental fleets, fuel suppliers and end users working in construction, mining, agricultural and offshore applications.
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The new Fastrac 7270 tractor from JCB is powered by a 6.7-liter Cummins six-cylinder engine for extra power and torque, with a maximum output of 270 hp. Designed for farmers and contractors, all tractors in the 7000 Series include full all-around, self-leveling suspension that allows operation up to 43 miles per hour. Ride-height sensors trigger a response to pump up or soften the suspension whenever the load changes.
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Designed to eliminate the hazard of ladders and increase worker efficiency, the ISP-11 from Absolute E-Z Up offers an innovative driving system that maintains a 57-inch outside turning radius and allows the platform to rotate a complete turn on its axis, ensuring versatility in tight spaces. Measuring 31.8 inches wide and 61.4 inches long, the ISP-11 can be operated in locations with high-density shelving systems and congested aisle-ways.
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General Pipe Cleaners offers four new auto-feed power drain cleaners — the Speedrooter 92, Metro-Rooter, Mini-Rooter XP and Drain-Rooter PH. The automatic feed is designed to get the cable into and out of the drain faster and easier. The variable-speed feed drives and retracts cable at up to 20 feet per minute. The power feed and guide tube combination allows the cable to feed smoothly into the line while keeping the operator's hands clean and away from the spinning cable.
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The new Sullivan-Palatek D185P3 rotary screw portable air compressor is compact and lightweight. Large gull-wing doors provide easy access for servicing. Stop, turn and tail lights are standard equipment along with heavy-duty safety chains and either ball or lunette eye-type hitch.
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UniLift trailer-mounted boomlifts from LDC Industries feature working heights up to 36 feet, battery power, 360-degree coverage, and quick conversion for use as a universal crane. The new power jack setup option allows for quick and easy outrigger setup. With unit weights less than 3,000 pounds, UniLifts are designed to be towed behind a pick-up truck and maneuvered in and out of tight work spaces.

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