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July 2014

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EquipmentWorld.com | July 2014 15 EDITOR'S PICK EDITOR'S PICK PAYLOAD HAULING PRODUCTIVITY Handle greater payloads effi ciently with the Tier 4 Final 990K wheel loader from Caterpillar, which replaces the 990H. Featur- ing a 17.5-ton rated payload – up from 16.5 tons on the H Series model – the 990K is a four-pass match for the Cat 775 truck, delivering effi cient high-production loading. The loader has a Cat C27 ACERT engine that provides 699 horsepower, which offers an 11-percent increase in power com- pared to the previous model with no change in fuel consumption. To aid in economical fuel use, the 990K has a lower engine speed, ECO Mode (on-demand throttle), engine-idle shutdown system and engine-idle kickdown/auto-resume system. A redesigned cab allows for easy access and egress, while providing noise suppression with a 69.9 decibel sound level. The Cat Comfort II set has integrated seat-mounted controls. Cat's Vital Information Management System has customizable operator pro- fi les, a cycle timer and integral Payload Control System, as well as an easy-to-use graphical information display. The machine is also equipped with the Cat Vision rearview camera system. marketplace | by Amy Materson | AMaterson@randallreilly.com USER-FRIENDLY FEATURES Using Tier 4 Final upgrades as an opportunity to redesign their Z-60 boom lift, Genie has launched the Z-62/40 articulating boom lift with an increase in height and outreach as well as improved transportability and added new features. The Z-62/40, which will be available in the third quarter of this year, has a 67-foot 11-inch working height and 40-foot 11-inch horizontal outreach, up-and-over clearance of 25 feet 7 inches and a 500-pound maximum lift capacity. The boom lift features zero rear tail swing and minimal front turntable tail swing in the stowed position. The lift weighs just 21,900 pounds and stows to 24 feet 10.5 inches with the jib tucked, and has a 5-foot jib with 135-degree range of motion. Genie's Fast Mast boom system enables operators to descend for tools or materials and then quickly return to working height, while parallelo- gram lift linkage ensures precise positioning on the platform to improve accuracy. Features include 4-wheel-drive and full time active oscillating axles, as well as a proportional control system to enable smooth opera- tion. Serviceability is made simple via enhanced access to electrical and hydraulic service points and a swing out engine tray. Options include sand tires and four-wheel steering.

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