Vacuworx
Vacuworx's RC concrete road barrier lifter is designed to maneuver concrete road
barriers in confined spaces and capable of handling loads up to 44,000 pounds or
more, depending on vacuum-pad configuration. It can be operated with excavators, backhoes, forklifts, cranes or knuckle booms. Two changeable vacuum pads fit
securely over the top of material. betterroads.com/vacuworx-rc
Bergkamp
Bergkamp's SP5, SP8 and SPT Spray Injection Patcher pothole patching solutions are compatible with Bergkamp's InPave Pothole Patching Management
System. The truck-mounted SP5 and SP8 Spray Injection Patchers feature a
dual chamber (60/40) aggregate hopper that allows for distribution of two
grades of aggregate, as well as an automatic operation option.
betterroads.com/bergkamp-patcher
Case Construction Equipment
Introduced at the 2013 American Public Works Association show, Case Construction
Equipment introduced its new CX75C SR mid-sized excavator, which features a first-inclass Tier 4 Final engine with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)-only cooled exhaust gas
recirculation (CEGR) system.
betterroads.com/case-cx75c-sr
Kenco
Handle precast barrier and curbing with the redesigned Barrier Lift from Kenco,
which grabs and releases wall automatically from inside the cab. Integrated handles
enable ground personnel to guide the lifter, and a rotating pad angles to conform
to the wall's shape. The Barrier Lift grips top wall widths from 6 to 12 inches, and
lifting capacities range from 9,000 to 40,000 pounds.
betterroads.com/kenco-barrier-lift-design
John Deere
John Deere Forestry and Construction's 644K Hybrid wheel loader uses two
sources of energy – diesel and electric – capturing regenerated energy as its
being created and uses it to power the machine. Equipped with a PowerTech
6.8-liter Interim Tier 4/Stage IIIB engine, it runs at an operator-selected constant speed from 900 to 1,800 rpm and has a net 229 horsepower.
betterroads.com/deere-644k
12 December 2013 Better Roads
