Equipment World Digital Magazine
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July 2017 | EquipmentWorld.com 20 marketplace | continued Tiltrotators for tough conditions The new EC233 tiltrotator from Engcon is built for excavators up to 36 tons to withstand tough conditions. Engcon says the attachment is its most powerful tiltrotator. It has a cast body and heavy-duty shaft journals. The second-generation tiltrotator also has a central lubrication system and a 45-degree tilt angle. It is equipped with Engcon's positioning system and can synch with various excavator guidance systems. It also comes with tilt cylinders fi tted with load-holding valves and a Q Safe quick hitch. Deliveries of pilot models are scheduled to begin in fall, with series rollout set for next year. Adding traction to North America Trelleborg Wheel Systems has introduced its lineup of pneumatic tires to the North American market. The debut includes the Earthmover Radial Series (ERL) for loaders and graders, the Earthmover Diagonal System (EM) for heavy duty earthmoving jobs, the Skid Steer Diagonal Series (SK) for skid steer loaders and the Backhoe Diagonal Series (TI) for most construction vehicles. The earthmover radial tires feature steel radial construction; enhanced traction on sand, mud and gravel; reduced vibration on concrete and asphalt; and puncture resistance. The skid steer series offers various tread patterns to add strength, productivity and effi ciency, as well as enhanced traction on sand, mud and gravel, according to Trelleborg. The tires feature bias ply construction and puncture resistance. Trelleborg also brings its Brawler series of solid tires to the North American market, in- cluding the Brawler HPS Loader and Brawler HPS Skid Steer models. The company says the Brawlers are aimed at such applications as heavy duty recycling. A drill with a data view Ditch Witch has introduced an all new JT40 horizontal directional drill boasting an operator's station improved with machine data views. The new machine features two 7-inch LED displays, a real-time carriage posi- tion indicator and a multifunctional, radial operator control highlighted on the display. It is powered by a 160-gross-horsepower Cummins engine, and it features a two-speed, rotational drive system that delivers 5,500 pound-feet of torque. The JT40 holds up to 600 feet of drill pipe onboard. A fully enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning is optional. The standard open air operator's station features integrated vandal covers. Both cabs include an ergonomic seat and extended legroom.