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Earth-Moving
Trencher
The T6B trencher from Caterpillar has a 36-inch boom for applications that don't require the greater digging depth of other Cat trenchers. The T6B is designed to work with standard flow hydraulics. The direct-drive motor provides a balance of chain speed, torque and chain pull for maximum productivity in a variety of soil types. Cutting widths offered by the adjustable boom are 6, 8, 10 and 12 inches. The T6B offers optional manual or hydraulic side shift for close trenching near structures. Maximum side shift is 22 inches to the right of center. A large, adjustable auger handles spoil removal, and an optional, bolt-on crumber bar guides loose spoil away from the trench. Two optional skid shoes can aid in cleaning the trench.

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For Contractors
Pump
The PA6C60-4045D-ESP priming assisted silent pump offers pumping capacities to 2,360 gpm and head to 156 feet. It handles 3-inch diameter spherical solids. All Prime Aire pumps feature Gorman-Rupp's patented priming system, which uses a venture and compressor, eliminating the leaks associated with traditional vacuum-assisted pumps. An oversized, oil-lubricated mechanical seal allows the pump to run dry continuously without damage. The lightweight aluminum acoustically treated enclosure offers corrosion resistance and reduced sound levels below industry standards -- as low as 63 dBa under full load. The pump is designed for use on sewer by-pass applications in residential areas or any sound sensitive area.

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Roller
Sakai's R2H balanced 3-wheel roller blends the benefits of 3-wheel and tandem rollers into a new machine. The unit incorporates three equal diameter drums, which means equal force per linear inch across the compaction width. The R2H develops 365 pounds of force per linear inch across its 83-inch rolling width.

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Sweeper
Madvac's CN100 sub-compact sweeper is built to sweep and vacuum a variety of surfaces from city sidewalks and walkways to alleys, indoor and outdoor parking lots, bike paths, streets and more. The CN100 features a 40-gallon polyethylene water tank, a variable 44- to 89-inch sweep path for cleaning of tight and wide areas, and a three-stage dust filtering system. The sweeper travels up to 16 mph on the road.

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Generator
Mi-T-M expands its generator line to include a 3,000-watt extended-run generator for the rental and construction industries. The unit features a Honda OHV engine with low-oil shutdown to protect against engine problems. The roll cage design incorporates the engineering department's new isolator design, which absorbs vibration that occurs during use. A 2.6-gallon fuel tank capacity allows for 7.4 hours of run time at a full load, saving the operator time spent refueling.

Low-profile engines and low-tone muffler systems keep noise levels down, according to Mike Budde, rental sales representative for Mi-T-M. "Our wheel kit uses pneumatic tires for easy maneuverability, even when used on the roughest jobsite terrain," Budde says. "The handle design recesses back when not in use to allow for additional storage and floor space."

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For Homeowners/Light Contractors
Rake
Barreto Manufacturing's grader rake is designed to take the place of the aluminum rake. Instead of bending, the user's back and arms remain straight as the rake is pulled using leg strength. Its compact size allows it to fit where larger machines can't. The rake can be used for finish grading, backfilling, spreading gravel and more. Eurathane tires are designed for easy maneuvering.

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Pressure washers
The Pressure-Pro Eagle 3-V belt drive pressure washers feature triplex plunger pumps by AR, Cat or General Pump. Designed for extreme reliability, the 3-V redundant belts place less stress on the crankshaft, extend pump life and create less friction. Extended duty in the field, minimum service and preventive maintenance are realized as a result. Eagle belt-drive units feature adjustable pressure up to 4,000 psi at 4 gpm. The lightweight aluminum frame is rustproof and chemical resistant and a 13-hp Honda engine with low oil shutoff and accessories are standard.

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Aerator
The SourceOne Plugr PL410 aerator is designed to be lightweight and easy to maneuver. The unit has a 22-inch aeration width and cam-powered tine that punch deep holes into the soil with no add-on weights or water drums. With a wide base and four wheels for stability, the Plugr can maneuver curves and slopes. Tines disengage with a hand lever to skip over sprinkler heads and sidewalks. Engine options include a 5.5-hp Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV or 4-hp Honda OHV.

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Product Spotlight
Lifting Gear Hire Assists Bridge Project
Washington State commuters will find relief on the road beginning in the summer of 2007, thanks to the bridge-building efforts of Tacoma Narrows Constructors and the tools of Lifting Gear Hire Corporation. Tacoma Narrows Constructors has been using Lifting Gear Hire Corporation's electric winches and come-a-longs to erect a new suspension bridge, which is being built parallel to and south of the existing 1950s Narrows Bridge on State Route 16. The new bridge will help alleviate congestion, improve driver conformability and increase safety for drivers as they travel along the State Route 16 corridor. Currently, 85,000 to 90,000 vehicles use the corridor on a daily basis, but the bridge is only designed to handle approximately 60,000 per day. Officials estimate that the use of the freeway will increase to 120,000 vehicles per day by 2020, which prompted the building of the additional bridge.

According to Tony Fiscelli, general manager of Bridgeview, Ill.-based Lifting Gear Hire, the electric winches are being used to inch large gantries along giant spun cables that support a 710,000-pound I-Beam on the new bridge. "A giant barge carries all of the deck sections to the place where they will be erected on the bridge," Fiscelli says. "Strand jacks are being used to lift the bridge deck pieces from these barges into their final location on the main cable. Our come-a-longs are then used to inch the deck plates closer before they are settled into their final positions."

According to Erin Hunter of Tacoma Narrows Constructors, the new bridge will give eastbound commuters two general-purpose lanes, an HOV lane, and a "drop" lane by summer 2007. In summer 2008, both new and existing bridges will be open in their final form and will allow the existing bridge to handle westbound traffic on two general purpose lanes with one carpool lane, and the new bridge to handle eastbound traffic with two general purpose lanes, one HOV lane and a fourth "drop" lane, beginning at the 24th Street eastbound on-ramp in Gig Harbor and ending at the Jackson Street off-ramp in Tacoma.

The first Tacoma Narrows Bridge opened on July 1, 1940, only to collapse in a windstorm several months later on November 7, 1940. "Galloping Gertie," as the bridge was known, became famous as the most dramatic failure in bridge engineering history. A new and much safer Tacoma Narrows Bridge opened on Oct. 14, 1950, and is the fifth longest suspension bridge in the United States.

Lifting Gear Hire Corporation, a subsidiary of Lifting Gear Hire Group plc, specializes in the rental, sales, service, inspection and testing of lifting and winching equipment.

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