Better Roads Digital Magazine
Issue link: https://read.dmtmag.com/i/85911
CATERPILLAR Optimized Z-Bar Caterpillar's K Series small wheel loaders – 924K, 930K and 938K – incorporate an optimized Z-bar linkage with the parallel-lift and load-handling characteristics of Cat VersaLink or Integrated Tool carrier linkage. The linkage works with Cat Performance Series buckets, which have a patented shape featuring a long floor, designed to take a bigger bite out of the pile. Kick-out functions for boom lift, boom lower and tilt are standard and programmable. The C6.6 engine's rated speed setting of 1,800 rpms – compared with 2,415 rpm for the H-Series – burns less fuel, lowers sound levels and reduces wear. A new creeper control features improves low-speed operations by allowing operators to adjust maximum ground speed down to 1 mph. Go to equipmentworld.com/digital to view a video on additional features of the K Series. Write 30 on reader card HILTI Scan inside concrete structures With Hilti's PS 1000 X-Scan Radar Detection System, scan concrete structures quickly and accurately to get large-area 2D or 3D images of what's inside. Using a hand- guided scanner with color display, move the scanner horizontally and vertically across a measured template grid and analyze the scans immediately on the X-Scan display. With the aid of the PSA 100 field-rugged monitor, craftsmen can show objects in 3D images for on-the-spot interpretation, making it easy to find and mark potential drilling locations, thus limiting damage caused by hitting rebars, pipes or post-tension cables. Hilti says the device helps contractors do their own field scans, decreasing the need to hire specialists. Write 31 on reader card TEREX BID-WELL Bridge paver boasts upgrades A new fogging system, crown adjuster and engine package are among the 2012 updates to the Terex Bid-Well 4800 bridge paver. Located on each side of the paving rollers, at the burlap drag and drag pan, the independently adjustable, removable spray nozzles can be positioned to direct the fog where it is required to meet wind and mix conditions. The skewable power crown adjuster can either be mounted in-line on a straight paver configuration or positioned on the frame at the skew when contractors need to pave decks with a skew angle. The two 23-horsepower gas engines use Evaporative Emissions technology: one powers machine function and movement; the second dedicates power to the carriage for a more consistent paving operation. Write 32 on reader card fabric structures Design-Build Solutions Sustainable Natural daytime lighting. Low in cost per square foot. available up to 300' wide. Buildings Easy to relocate. Expandable. Call one of our ClearSpan specialists at 1.866.643.1010 or visit us at www.ClearSpan.com/ADBR. Write 179 on Reader Service Card Better Roads March 2012 39 Visit booth #404 at APWA North American Snow Conference