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Better Roads November 2014 35
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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