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November 2014

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7H[W,1)2WRRUYLVLWZZZEHWWHUURDGVFRPLQIR NewRoadProducts Better Roads November 2014 35 7H[W,1)2WRRUYLVLWZZZEHWWHUURDGVFRPLQIR By Better Roads Staff Strainstall's real-time monitoring of bridge structural issues Strainstall new version of its BridgeWatch service provides real-time remote monitoring information and warnings of impending structural issues. The modular service does not re- quire set up, installation and equipment costs. Instead, the user pays a fi xed monthly fee for remote structural monitoring. In exchange, online accessible reports of your structures are pro- vided, customized to your own specifi c requirements – includ- ing, for example, the use of SMS or email alarms as an alert to signs of possible structural problems. betterroads.com/bridgewatch-modular Kubota adds R530 and R630 wheel loader models Kubota has added two additional models to its compact wheel load- er lineup, the 47.9-horsepower R530 and 61.2-horsepower R630, in a press event this week that was capped by the company's long- awaited announcement it was entering the skid steer market. The R530 loader has an 8.2-foot clearance, allowing you to work under low-hanging branches and low bridges. It has a 25-foot 4-inch loader clearance circle turning radius and a with-bucket rated op- erating capacity of 2,546 pounds. The R630's electronic hydrostatic transmission has four operating modes – normal, eco, power and attachment – to handle specifi c tasks. The R630 is Kubota's fi rst wheel loader entry into the 60 to 80 horsepower range. With a dump clearance of 8 feet 3 inches, the R630 has 27-foot-3 inch loader clearance circle and a standard bucket capacity of 1 yard. betterroads.com/kubota-adds-r530-and-r630-wheel-loader-models Volvo C-Series motor graders provide 5-percent fuel savings Designed to handle a range of grading applications, Volvo has introduced its new C-Series motor graders, including the G930C, G940C, G946C (AWD) and G960C. The series has Volvo's D8J engines, which deliver a savings of up to 5 per- cent in fuel consumption compared to the previous models. The engines have three variable power ranges with a standard 8-speed transmission and eight variable power ranges with an optional 11-speed transmission. Both transmissions provide self-calibration for smooth gear changes. Additional features new to the graders include an engine idle shutdown system with variable time delay settings, an anti-theft system, LED headlights, LED work lights and a portable LED service light for the engine compartment. betterroads.com/volvo-c-series

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