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EquipmentWorld.com | February 2018 49 for the safety of service technicians. Other features in- clude under-hood working lights to improve visibility and an onboard air compressor. Caterpillar The Cat RM500B replaced the RM500 Rotary Mixer in 2014 and offers many improvements to increase operator comfort and productivity, the company says, including the cooling system and Cat C15 engine with ACERT Technology. In addition to the sliding pressurized cab, the ma- chine has automatic rotor depth control, four-mode steering, electronically controlled all-wheel drive and three rotor design options for a variety of materials and cutting depths. Simple controls bring precision when mixing addi- tives. Caterpillar also points to high production and excellent gradation performance. The cab provides visibility to the front tire edge, to the mixing chamber and to the rear wheels. Electronic control modules help keep operation simple, and self- diagnostics simplify troubleshooting, Cat says. Operating weight for the RM500B is 62,611 pounds when equipped with an ROPS cab and a universal rotor. It has a 20-inch maximum cut- ting/mixing width. Roadtec Roadtec's SX-8e soil stabilizer-reclaimer performs road reha- bilitation, cold recy- cling, or soil stabilization. It combines power with a large working width and depth, making it ideal for the toughest soil stabilization jobs, the company says. The SX-8e features a 755-horsepower Cat C18 engine that provides power to the rotor through a direct drum drive. The machine is capable of cutting up to 20 inches deep and 100 inches wide. Joystick controls and four steering modes govern the machine's maneuverability and operation, Roadtec says. The operator seat slides laterally and swings 90 degrees. The operator platform also slides 18 inches past the right of the machine for additional visibility. • Total cost of ownership. • Dealer support and parts availability. • The primary application for the machine and how to configure it to optimize this function. Source: Caterpillar, January 2018 What to consider when buying Roadtec's SX-8e soil stabilizer-reclaimer