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Skid Steer Going Strong After 40 Years

Skid steer
Mustang's 2109 skid steer now features a 99-hp Cummins diesel engine. The turbocharged engine offers 305 foot-pounds of torque and easier access to key maintenance points, including the dipstick, oil fill and air cleaner. The liquid-cooled design requires oil/filter changes at 500-hour intervals after the initial 50-hour service.

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Taskmaster
The Ramrod Taskmaster Model 1150 features a patented high torque hydraulic drive system that provides 1,600 pounds of tractive power, which results in lift capacity of up to 2,300 pounds. Ramrod's self-leveling loader arms increase safety and material handling efficiency by eliminating the loss of material during the lifting process. The Taskmaster is available with a 27-hp, liquid-cooled Kawasaki gasoline or liquid-cooled Kubota D902 diesel engine.

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Lifting
Mast climbing work platform
Alimak Hek's HEK MS ProMax was designed to meet customer demands for higher payload, faster travel speeds at 36 feet per minute and longer platforms at up to 50 feet for a single mast. When used in conjunction with the Megadeck central deck section, maximum platform length is 126 feet, and the HEK MS ProMax can be used for heights up to 660 feet. Even with higher speeds, the ProMax has a payload capacity of 11,000 pounds (twin mast) or 6,600 pounds (single mast). HEK machines are fitted with overload protection devices and centrifugal braking systems as standard.

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For Contractors
Trash pump
Riverside Pump Manufacturing increased the power on one of its most popular rental pumps. The TP3B 3-inch trash pump is now powered by a 10-hp Briggs & Stratton Intek Pro engine, which replaces the 8-hp engine used previously. The TP3 series of contractor trash pumps also includes models powered by Honda GX240 8-hp OHV engines and Yanmar L70V 6.7-hp diesel engines. Other popular rental pumps include 2- and 3-inch diaphragm pumps, which also offer Briggs & Stratton, Honda and Yanmar diesel power, and the 2- and 4-inch trash pump models.

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Air tool
General Equipment's MDF15 long-reach air tool is designed for asbestos abatement, coating and acoustic tile removal, as well as a wide variety of surface cleaning and preparation applications. Weighing less than 10 pounds without additional accessory tools, the MDF15's lightweight aluminum construction works for above waist and overhead projects. Producing 3,700 blows per minute while requiring a flow rate of 6 cfm at 90 psi, the MDF15 is easy to use while being effective. The MDF15 is available with a variety of standard accessory tools and also includes an ergonomically designed throttle valve with protective enclosure and a 60-inch whip hose.

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For Homeowners/Light Contractors
Generators
Honda's generators produce between 1,000 and 10,500 watts of power for recreation, construction, rental and emergency use. The generators are powered by Honda four-stroke engines designed to make the generators as quiet as possible. The company produces 26 generator models across five generator lines: economy, deluxe, industrial, super quiet and RV generators. Within Honda's industrial generator line are five Honda EB series models, powered by the company's GX series commercial grade OHV engines, and available in 3,800-, 5,000-, and 6,500-watt sizes. The EB3800, EB5000, EB5000i (pictured), EB6500, and EB7000i generators are ground fault circuit interrupter protected to meet OSHA jobsite regulations and offer longer run times, additional outlets for convenient use, and stronger, more durable frames.

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Filtration system
Latta Equipment introduces the Eliminator filtration system for wood floor sanding to eliminate a dust-filled environment while on the job. The system uses three high-powered vacuum motors for suction and airflow. The high efficiency cyclone removes 98 percent of the dust into a self-bagging 30-gallon collector for easy machine emptying. The Eliminator allows up to two users to simultaneously use a belt/drum sander and an edger with up to 125 feet of hose. The vacuum can also be disconnected and used by itself on small jobs. Features of the unit include an oversized primary filter area with a steel cage that eliminates premature filter clogging, a durable compression cast composite housing that won't dent or rust, a maintenance-free vacuum that increases productivity and decreases cleanup time and an average filter life of three to five years.

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Pump products
According to Stens Industrial, pressure washers are one of the fastest-growing segments in the rental industry. Stens offers a variety of General Pump pumps, pump repair kits, unloader valves, injectors, couplers and nozzles. Pump oil, guns, wands and hoses are also available. Stens is also the exclusive United States distributor for Karcher consumer pressure washer parts.

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Mower
Dixon's Grizzly ZTR 72 mower features a premium twin-cylinder, 30-hp Kohler Command Pro engine. The mower has a 72-inch HFS cutting deck that features Dixon's Tunnel Force design for a good cut. A smooth-riding Big Rig seat suspension system rises for access to belts, pulleys and for cleaning. Ballistic cloth seat adds to the comfort of the mower.

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Product Spotlight
Skid Steer Going Strong After 40 Years
Owatonna, Minn.-based Mustang receives dozens of calls for replacement skid-steer loader parts from its dealers every day. But this one was different. The drive belt the customer was seeking hadn't been used on a Mustang skid-steer loader in more than 40 years.

That's because the caller, Joe Gross of J. Gross Equipment in Aberdeen, S.D., was looking to fix a 1965 Mustang skid-steer loader for a customer. Not only was the unit more than 40 years old and in good working condition, it was No. 18 of the original 25 units off the Mustang production line.

Following production of the first 25 units, Mustang -- then known as Owatonna Manufacturing Company -- put the unit through a complete redesign. The drive system was reengineered in the process and this particular drive belt was eliminated.

The unit, now with its third owner, still had the original decals, seat and tires. It had logged just 339.6 hours in its lifetime. The hour meter is original and still works. The pins, bushings and other wear points are in like-new condition.

After hearing of the original skid-steer's existence, Mustang employees pooled their money to buy the machine. Moved by the company's passion for the machine, Mustang general manager Randy Vargason made the deal on the company's dime, refusing the employees' donations.

After purchasing the skid-steer in May, the company spent three months having it repainted and installing new tires. Other than paint, decals, tires, seat and a few hoses that had deteriorated from age, there was no other restoration needed. The unit is currently on display at the Owatonna Village of Yesteryear.

The skid steer was among the first manufactured in the United States. In fact, the machine was built long before the terminology "skid steer" was even developed. The unit was marketed as a "self-propelled 4-wheel drive unit" and was recognized by its lime green and red color scheme.

The first units were designated as the Owatonna Mustang Series 1000 -- a name that was derived from the company's hometown and original name, Owatonna Manufacturing Company.

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