Fri October 16, 2015
Ditch Witch Tier IV HDDs Engineered for Power and Productivity
Challenged to design Tier IV-compliant equipment, horizontal directional drill (HDD) engineers at Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, did more than simply meet compliance requirements. They met power demands and used it as an opportunity to design in additional features inspired by customers’ input, according to the company....
Fri October 16, 2015
Subsite Electronics UtiliGuard Utility Locating System
The Subsite Electronics UtiliGuard utility locating system offers an ambient interference measurement (AIM) feature that scans the surrounding area for noise and recommends the best frequency among the 70 it provides, resulting in faster, more accurate locates....
Fri October 16, 2015
Vermeer D60X90 S3 Provides Solution for Contractors
With the launch of the D60x90 S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD), Vermeer has extended its S3 drill portfolio to meet the needs of contractors whose projects cross over between the large underground utility and small pipeline installation markets....
Fri October 16, 2015
Doosan Portable Power Introduces LSV6 and LSV8 Light Towers
Doosan Portable Power has expanded its line of portable light towers with the introduction of two small-body model light towers — the LSV6 and LSV8. The LSV6 and LSV8 include many of the same features and performance as the midsize light tower, but with a compact design and vertical mast that allow for greater maneuverability, ease of transport and a low operating cost, according to the manufacturer....
Wed October 14, 2015
Thunder Creek MTT Trailers Provide Bulk Diesel Transport Without CDL/HAZMAT Requirements
Thunder Creek Equipment’s multi-tank trailers (MTT) are the first fuel and service trailers designed to legally transport bulk diesel on the road without requiring drivers to maintain a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement (Title 49 (CFR49) — local regulations may apply), according to the manufacturer....
Wed October 14, 2015
Thunder Creek Equipment Debuts 1,200-Gal. Bulk DEF Tank
Thunder Creek Equipment introduced its 1,200-gal. (4,542 L) bulk diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank, a turnkey system designed for use in both retail and large fleet operations, including on-road trucking and off-road construction....
Wed October 14, 2015
Doosan Portable Power C185 Gasoline-Powered Air Compressor
The Doosan Portable Power C185 gasoline-powered portable air compressor produces 185 cfm at 100 psi and offers the power and portability needed to meet a variety of applications, including powering handheld air tools, sandblasting, sprinkler and irrigation line blow-out, cable laying and pipeline testing....
Wed October 14, 2015
Missing Link Provides Solution for Vac System Transport
New product development is a never-ending cycle, and at times, a manufacturer needs to look outside its realm of expertise to find the solution. That was the case in the collaboration and creation of the FT-14 I Vac trailer....
Wed October 14, 2015
XL Specialized Trailers Introduces 80 Slide Axle
XL Specialized Trailers offers the new XL 80 Slider (slide axle). This two-axle trailer is rated at 80,000 lbs. (36,287 kg) overall and 50,000 lbs. (22,679 kg) in 10-ft. (3 m) concentrated. The Slider is named for its sliding axle assembly, which allows the unit to tilt for the loading and unloading of heavy and inoperable equipment....
Wed October 14, 2015
Doosan Portable Power Utility Mount P185 Air Compressor Is Designed With Operator in Mind
With a free-air delivery of 185 cfm and rated operating pressure of 100 psi, Doosan’s utility mount P185WDOU offers the power to meet a variety of applications, including powering handheld air tools, sandblasting, cable laying, pipeline testing and paint striping....
