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October 2014 | EquipmentWorld.com 16 marketplace | continued © Terex Trucks 2014. Terex Trucks Americas, 8800 Rostin Rd, Southaven, MS 38671 Tel: 662-393-1800 Terex ® Trucks off-highway articulated and rigid trucks Terex Trucks has been designing and manufacturing off-highway trucks since 1950, delivering to customers all over the globe. Fully supported by a solid distributor network, Terex Trucks provides a range of tough, reliable trucks that deliver the lowest cost per ton in the most extreme environments. Full range of articulated and rigid off-highway trucks Backed by a Terex Trucks distributor network Focused team dedicated to developing and supporting Terex Trucks BIG BREAKOUT FORCES Boost profi tability in quarry and mass excavating jobs with Volvo's EC480E crawler excavator, which features a Tier 4 Final D13 engine that provides high digging and breakout forces while delivering fuel ef- fi ciency and reducing emissions. The electro-hydraulics system provides on-demand fl ow while reducing power loss. The excavator features Volvo's ECO mode, which improves both fuel effi ciency and controllability. The machine's work mode system offers the operator a choice of idle, fi ne, general and heavy modes, and the excavator can be programmed to automatically reduce engine speed or shut down when the controls are inac- tive for a predetermined time. The EC480E has a three- piece undercarriage and high tensile steel X-shaped frame to ensure long machine life, and superstructure cover plates under the excavator protect the machine from damage from rock and debris. A hydraulically driven electrically controlled cooling fan prevents the machine from overheating while minimizing fuel consumption and noise. Reverse functionality, which blows air in the opposite direction for self-cleaning, is available as an option. Daily preventive maintenance is simplifi ed via the placement of grouped service points and large, easily accessible doors. The ex- cavator's radiator, charged air cooler and hydraulic air cooler are located side by side to make cleaning easy and reduce blockage. The EC480E features ergonomically friendly joysticks, keypad and LCD monitor, as well as a reduced number of switches compared to previous models. Safety features include a seat belt warning alarm that sounds if the operator's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition key is turned. The machine has anti- slip plates and full size guard rails and hand rails to ensure safe cab entry and exit. PRODUCTIVE CONCRETE CUTTING Husqvarna has improved its K 970 power cutter, which is designed for heavy concrete and stone cutting in new construction work, as well as pipe, asphalt and metal cutting. A new cylinder design and carburetor increase the power cutter's capacity, while the new cyl- inder with muffl er and integrated heat defl ec- tor ensures the correct operating temperature. Ergonomics have been improved with a lighter magnesium blade guard on the 14-inch model and a reversible blade bushing that allows op- erators to simplify switching between blades. A progressive water valve allows the operator to adjust the water volume, improving dust control while reducing water consumption and slurry. The unit's low weight combined with improved performance enhances the cutter's power-to- weight ratio. The X-Torq engine lowers both emissions and fuel consump- tion.