Product Review

March 1, 2005
Bosch Power Tools Bosch's new line of heavy-duty 1800 series 7- and 9-inch large angle grinders and sanders features a vibration reduction handle system

Bosch Power Tools

Bosch's new line of heavy-duty 1800 series 7- and 9-inch large angle grinders and sanders features a vibration reduction handle system that incorporates vibration absorbing rings into its three position side-assist handle and between the main trigger handle and grinder motor housing. The six models in the line include enhancements in usability and durability, including the addition of a tool-free adjustable guard and a metal gear cover. Epoxy-coated field windings provide protection against abrasive dust and debris.
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Ditch Witch

Ditch Witch's JT2020 horizontal directional drilling system, the JT2020 Mach 1, offers turf- and asphalt-friendly rubber tracks, state-of-the-art operator and pipeloader systems, and an undercarriage designed for maximum durability, reliability and minimal maintenance. Quiet operation enables the operator to perform a variety of drilling and backreaming tasks for longer periods in noise-sensitive areas.
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Tanaka

Tanaka's new TBC-2500 grass trimmer weighs just 10.8 pounds with the cutting head and features a bearing supported, 7mm solid-steel drive shaft. The 1.2-hp grass trimmer has a 19.3 fluid ounce fuel tank and is blade capable. The 5-inch semi-automatic cutting head holds 25 feet of line.
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Kanga Loaders

The new 7 Series Kanga Loader Fat Track model is operated as a stand-on machine with an affixed stand-on platform. The full-time non-marking tracks and increased ground clearance enable operation in all weather conditions. The operator has 360-degree visibility and protection, and smooth fingertip controls operate the direction and speed of the machine and the operation of more than 40 available attachments. The Fat Track is available with gas or diesel engines up to 24 hp.
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Genie

Genie's TZ-34/20 and TZ-50 (pictured) trailer-mounted articulating booms, with their heavy-duty base and auto-leveling hydraulic outriggers, serve the needs of both large and small contractors, maintenance crews and the landscaping industry. With working heights of 40 feet for the TZ-34/20 and 55 feet, 6 inches for the TZ-50, and working outreach of 20 feet and 29 feet, 2 inches, respectively, these towable units can be used for both residential and commercial construction, tree trimming, painting and indoor and outdoor maintenance applications. These machines can tow behind most vehicles with an adequate towing capacity.
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Multiquip

Multiquip's new Side Winder wafer-style tuck point diamond blades are offered in two- and three-blade designs with ¼- and 3/8-inch thicknesses, respectively. These 4½-inch diameter blades feature the patented Side Winder segment design that eliminates segment loss from undercutting and high quality diamonds for premium performance in hard mortar. The blades' grinding speeds make them useful for restoration contractors and other construction professionals.
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Morbark

Morbark's MultiBagger is designed to quickly and affordably bag landscape mulch, compost, soil products, manure and more. With three operators working simultaneously, the unit can bag in excess of 1,000 bags per hour. The unit features a 2-cubic-yard feed hopper with three filling stations that release material when a simple foot control is activated. A hydraulically driven auger and agitator ensure against bridging and plugging of material.
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Komatsu

The new SK1026-5 skid-steer loader is powered by Komatsu's turbocharged S4D98E-2NFD diesel engine, running 84-hp at 2,500 rpm. The hydraulic self-leveling bucket with 5,400-pound breakout force improves the productivity on the jobsite. The 8,068-pound unit features a vertical lift loader arm design to keep the load steady through the lifting cycle and allow for maximum bucket reach at full dump height. Komatsu's standard two-speed travel allows for low impact shift-on-the-go speed changes between 6.5 mph work range and 10 mph travel ranges for improved load and carry cycle times and travel times between jobsites.
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Stone Construction Equipment

The Silver Fox line of forward plates from Stone Construction Equipment includes model SFA3500. Rental-friendly features include a patented water system, extra-large removal water tank, and use in a wide variety of rental applications. The placement of the eccentrics, the vpm, the geometry of the base, and the larger effective surface allow the SFA3500 to float across the asphalt to provide smooth finishes and greater productivity.
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Shark Pressure Washers

Shark Pressure Washers introduces a new line of direct-drive, cold-water pressure washers for homeowners, designed for cleaning decks, sidewalks, gutters and siding. The DG-212328 delivers high-pressure cleaning power with a flow rate of 2.1 gpm and pressure of 2,300 pounds per square inch. It is powered by a 6-hp Quantum gasoline engine and features a Faip vertical direct-drive pump. The pressure washer has a fold-down handle and weighs only 105 pounds.
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Ingersoll-Rand

Ingersoll-Rand introduces the AirSource and AirSource Plus portable rotary-screw compressors. The AirSource, 160 cfm at 100 psi, runs off a 49-hp Ingersoll-Rand diesel engine that has an 8-hour runtime. The AirSource weighs 1,850 pounds and allows for two-tool use. The AirSource Plus, 185 cfm at 100 psi, is available with a 62.4-hp Ingersoll-Rand diesel engine or a 65-hp John Deere diesel engine. Both units feature a new modular design canopy, and include a cool-box design that enables cool air to enter the rear of the compressor and wash over internal components.
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Atlas Copco

The Cobra Combi gas-powered drill/breaker from Atlas Copco weighs 55 pounds and is easy to transport. As a breaker, the unit delivers up to 2,600 blows per minute. With the drilling function engaged, the Combi offers a maximum drill depth of 6.5 feet at a maximum rate of 12 inches per minute in solid granite. The new choke control and user-friendly start instructions allow for better speed control and easier operation. Featuring a new silencing muffler, the Cobra Combi produces only 110 dB during operation. Offering a range of 18 accessories, the Cobra Combi can be used for a variety of applications including breaking, drilling, cutting, rock splitting and more.
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Toro

Toro's TX 413 compact utility loader is designed for a variety of applications, including landscaping, deck footings, post holes, two-foot trenching, grading and more. Powered by a 13-hp Honda gasoline engine, the Dingo TX 413 features the Dingo TX patented control system for travel direction. This feature, combined with a simple joystick that controls the loader arm, makes the unit easy to operate for both experienced and first-time users. A total width of 33.7 inches and skid-steer-style turning make the Dingo TX 413 easy to maneuver into tight areas.
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Allmand

Allmand's new TLB-6235 4-wheel-drive compact tractor loader backhoe features a full-time mechanical 4-wheel-drive system, offering functionality through a hydrostatic transmission. Powered by a 35-hp, liquid-cooled Isuzu engine, the TLB-6235 is driven by an axial piston motor capable of running at higher pressures and rpm. With a 6,000-pound bucket digging force, the TLB-6235's industrial class backhoe reaches up to a 9-foot, 10-inch digging depth, and a dual cylinder, 180-degree hydraulic cushioned swing allows precise work in tight areas. Joystick controls provide smooth operation.
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Vermeer

Vermeer Manufacturing introduces the new BC600XL disc-style brush chipper, designed to process material up to 6 inches in diameter. The chipper is powered by a 27-hp Kohler Command gas engine, with an 8-percent hp increase compared to its predecessor. The major change is the bottom feed stop bar, designed to make it possible for the operator's leg to automatically strike the bar to stop the feed in an emergency, without the operator having to think about how to disengage. The Vermeer Auto Feed II system automatically monitors engine rpm and controls the feed roller to maximize efficiency while reducing engine stress, supporting ease of operation and reducing material jams.
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Solutions by Computer

Solutions by Computer launches its new enfinity computer system after a four-year development effort, utilizing the Windows operating platform. Enfinity offers targeted customer relationship management capabilities; intuitive rate-setting with automatic calculations based on particular periods; precision inventory tracking by location, customer, jobsite, shop or service vehicle, and multi-layered graphical analysis of operational and marketing data. The system stores, prints and displays product art, customer images, floor plans and schematics. It marries user interface, database and applications software in a three-tier architecture.
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JLG

JLG's new SkyPositioner accessory helps workers install pipe and ductwork overhead. The removable, platform-mounted positioning system can be installed on JLG model 3394RT and 4394RT rough-terrain scissorlifts to lift, hold and position material during installation. After loading material in the accessory, the scissorlift is positioned beneath the location where the installation is to take place and raised to the overhead area. The SkyPositioner allows the operator to lift pipe or duct up to 78 inches above the deck for positioning, without lifting by hand. Each jack operates independently, providing front-to-rear adjustment. The accessory is designed for mechanical, sprinkler, HVAC and other applications.
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Hilti

Hilti introduces its DD 130-BL diamond coring system, combining multiple coring tools into one mobile workhorse. It features a quick-switch option and side-handle water flow. From wet coring in reinforced concrete for 15/32- to 6-inch holes to precise coring of anchoring holes from 15/32- to 1 5/8 inches in diameter. The design allows one operator to change from hand-held to stand-mounted use with click-action attachment. The new BL chuck is a quick-disconnect chuck and bit system, enabling users to remove the core bit with no tools.
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