Equipment World Digital Magazine
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October 2014 | EquipmentWorld.com 14 marketplace | continued SIMPLIFY UTILITY INSTALLATION Boost productivity when installing fi ber optic lines, electrical and gas services and irrigation systems with Vermeer's PTX44 ride-on service plow for utility contractors, which has a 24-inch maximum installation depth with the dedicated plow. The optional trencher attachment has a max trench- ing depth of 42 inches and a 6-inch width. The optional bore attachment has a rotational torque of 620 foot- pounds. Designed for applications where a walk-beside plow would be impractical, the PTX44 is powered by a 46.8-horsepower Kubota water-cooled gas engine with 88.7 foot-pounds of torque for plowing, trenching and bor- ing. A dedicated plow also offers the option to use a forward-mounted tren- cher and a bore attachment. Planetary axles reduce the stress and torque go- ing into the driveline. The unit features electronic controls for precise handling, which also enables the operator to pre- set the creep speed. A centrally-located operator's station offers unimpeded visibility of the work area. COMPACT AND COMFORTABLE Takeuchi had enhanced machine performance and operator comfort in mind when launching the company's newest compact wheel loaders – the TW65 Series 2 and TW80 Series 2. The Tier 4 Final-compliant machines feature a compact design for maneuverability on tight jobsites, and provide reach and dump heights up to 8 feet 6 inches. The TW65 Series 2 has an 11,354-pound operating weight, 4,050-pound rated operat- ing capacity, 9,171-pound tipping load and a bucket breakout force of 11,600 pounds. The 12,700-pound TW80 Series 2 has a 4,445-pound rated operating capacity, 12,700-pound tipping load and 13,960-pound bucket breakout force. Equipped with a turbocharged, water-cooled Deutz engine that provides 192 foot-pounds of torque at 1,800 rpm, the loaders deliver 73 horsepow- er with a rated engine speed of 2,200 rpm. The loaders feature a 12.4-mph standard travel speed; however, a high-speed road gear option is available that boost max speed to 24.8 mph. The road gear option also features a ride control accumu- lator that assists in maintaining machine control during periods of high-speed travel. The new cab is both heated and air conditioned, and features an adjustable armrest and control- ler position. The automotive-styled interior has a frameless door to improve operator visibility, user-friendly function switches, an inching pedal for precise machine control and precision pilot controls. A new multi-function pilot operated joystick control handles all loader and travel functions, as well as including a thumb wheel to control auxiliary hydraulics. An optional high- fl ow auxiliary system delivers up to 26 gpm.