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EquipmentWorld.com | September 2014 13 SAVE FUEL Save fuel costs with Komatsu America's WA200-7 wheel loader, which provides a 3-percent reduction in fuel usage compared to the previous model, the WA200-6. The 126-horse- power loader, which weighs between 25,342 and 26,070 pounds, replaces both the WA200-6 and WA200PZ-6. The loader has a Tier 4 Interim SAA4D107E-2 Komatsu engine that lowers emissions while better managing air-fl ow rate, fuel injection, combustion and exhaust after-treatment. An elec- tronically actuated variable fl ow turbocharger and exhaust gas recirculation valve simplifi es air management and lengthens component life. A diesel oxidation catalyst is good for the life of the engine, and is a 100 percent pas- sive regenera- tion system. Komatsu's SmartLoader Logic system ensures the correct engine torque is used for every job, and the torque is decreased in applications when the loader needs less power. To promote effi ciency and responsiveness, the WA200-7 has a hydrostatic drivetrain with large pump capacity and a dynamic braking effect to minimize wear while enhancing control. The traction control system includes MAX, Traction Control and S- Mode, and variable speed controls allow the operator to set the speed between 3.2 and 8.9 mph. Using Komatsu's Parallel Z-bar loader linkage, the WA200-7 has high tilt forces to accommodate large attachments and high breakout and lift force to speed bucket fi lling and boost digging performance. The loader's cab has low, sloped front glass for improved visibility. New cab features include redesigned operator controls that simplify selecting a working mode, a redesigned right hand console with a multi-function mono-lever with proportional control for third spool, two 12-volt ports and an auxiliary input to connect MP3 players. To improve serviceability, the WA200-7 has increased cooling capacity, wider cooler fi n spacing and an auto-reversing fan. EDITOR'S PICK EDITOR'S PICK LONG-RANGE SCANNER Quickly capture and process 3D point cloud data with Topcon Positioning Group's GLS-2000, a laser scanner designed to pair with ScanMaster v3.0 software. Useful for accurately capturing long-distance measurements, the GLS- 2000 has a scan range of more than 350 meters. The unit uses Topcon's Precise Scan Technology II to emit pulse signals three times faster than previous models, ensuring reduced noise and accurate data. Designed so that even entry-level users can operate the unit, the GLS-2000 starts scanning at the touch of a but- ton. Features include a color graphical display, full-dome scanning range, user selectable Class 3R or 1M laser and a laser plummet function that measures instrument height with one-touch operation. marketplace | by Amy Materson | AMaterson@randallreilly.com