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February 2015 | EquipmentWorld.com 20 marketplace | continued EASY TRANSPORT Boost profits by reclaiming, recycling and reusing drill- ing mud with Ditch Witch's MR90, a self-contained mud recycler that can be transported while the unit is full of fluid – the only unit of its kind with this capabil- ity, according to the company. Powered by a 25-horse- power Kubota Tier 4 engine, the MR90 has a 450-gallon mud tank – a 110-gallon clean tank and 340-gallon first-pass mud tank. Each tank has a 3-inch connection at the drain to enable vacuuming mud for reduced job- site cleanup. A 300-gallon freshwater tank not only en- ables for extra drilling fluid capacity but also allows for equipment cleanup. The easy-to-service screens are also simple to change, and hydraulic leveling, paired with a hydraulic jack on the tongue of the trailer, provides fast setup for increased efficiency. The unit also features a rear onboard hopper that catches all screened spoils, and an integral mixer that enables the operator to mix drying additives into the spoils. An automatic pit pump control incorporates a float sensor that is automatically turned off when the recycler is not manned, preventing overflow. The MR90 also offers single-point operation, as controls can be reached from the onboard catwalk or from ground level. An onboard high-pressure wash pump is included for cleaning equipment. Available options include remote control of the pumps, which simplifies machine operation for smaller crews and a commercial grade 14,000-GVWR trailer with LED lights, hydraulic jack and integral tool storage. ELIMINATE CONSTRUCTION JOINTS Experience flexibility in microsurfacing work with Bergkamp's Vari- able Width Spreader Box (VSB). Available in 8- to 13-foot, 9- to 14-foot and 10- to 15-foot models, the VSB eliminates construction joints with its ability to expand and contract while paving. An optional 16-foot width is also available. The unit has four augers – two to feed the mate- rial to the center of the box, and two to evenly distribute the mix during placement. The VSB connects to the paver's hydraulic system and adjusts when the operator uses the levers located on the handrails of the box. The fully expandable, hydraulically driven ribbon augers have a 12-inch pitch, while the primary and secondary strike-offs can slide within a guide tube when the box expands or contracts during paving. The unit is designed to fit Bergkamp pavers but can be customized for other brands.