Light Equipment News

Brokk, the manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, has introduced the Brokk 170. With SmartPower – the company's signature intelligent power management system – the new machine offers 15 percent more power than its predecessor, the Brokk 160, but retains the same compact dimensions. The Brokk 170 is one of four new next generation Brokk remote-controlled demolition machines Brokk is launching at World of Concrete 2019 at booth C4249 in Las Vegas.

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Hilti is advancing tool technology with the introduction of a new cordless SDS max combihammer, the TE 60-A36. Powered by the strongest and highest-capacity battery available, the TE 60-A36 drills faster than any corded combihammer in the same size class on the market. Hilti says that it delivers up to twice the work per charge as current competitor cordless solutions, allowing users to get the most demanding jobs done even faster.

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Powr2 has launched their latest energy technology, Hybrid Energy Systems (HES). This sustainable equipment will help power rental companies expand their markets, cut maintenance and fuel costs, improve efficiency and reduce emissions. In addition, the technology will help extend generator life and increase resale value.

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Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc.has launched its new Cushman Hauler 4x4. The Hauler 4x4 series has been built to handle the toughest jobs at any facility, including golf courses, rental facilities, construction sites and municipal parks.

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Dust on a jobsite can have adverse effects on air quality and the environment, and it can put workers at risk. Generac Mobile's new dust suppression systems provide a breath of fresh air through a more effective way of suppressing dust and other unhealthy particulates.

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The Bosch GAS20-17AH Wet/Dry Dust Extractor is an industrial-grade powerhouse with a maximum 300 cfm (cubic feet of air per minute) capacity that filters fine dust, coarse dirt and liquids. The GAS20-17AH boasts 17-gallon capacity, and auto filter cleaning with HEPA filter to provide a complete package in helping users move toward OSHA silica dust regulation compliance. Its auto filter-clean system activates every 15 seconds and the HEPA filter captures 99.97 percent of particles at 0.3 microns and larger.

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Vanguard displays Oil Guard and EFI innovations as well as the new Vanguard 200 single-cylinder engine, the first in an all-new single-cylinder horizontal shaft commercial engine line, at GIE+EXPO in booth 7068.

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The latest season of Discovery Channel's hit television show "Gold Rush" features a new mine boss with new equipment from Generac Mobile. For the power and lighting needs of his new gold mining operation, Rick Ness turned to Generac Mobile.

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Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique has introduced the CPS 1800 JD8 T4F to its portable compressor lineup. The twin single-stage, oil-injected, rotary screw type compressor is the largest in the CP lineup and can work in a wide range of applications. 

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YANMAR America is proud to announce the 2019 YANMAR BULL Series Utility Task Vehicle lineup is expanding to include the all new YANMAR diesel Brahma model, plus a new eye-catching gas-powered special edition Longhorn (6 Passenger) UTV in the popular Black Angus trim and color scheme.

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From cutting concrete to checking heights, contractors have a wide range of products to help them be more efficient and safe on the job site thanks to recent releases by Hilti. The company hosted its annual Innovation Day for media and displayed new and recent introductions, as well as a look into the future at a few innovations still on the drawing board.

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Miller Electric Mfg. has introduced the new XMT 350 FieldPro system with Polarity Reversing. The system's technology eliminates the need to manually swap leads between welding processes — saving time and money and improving safety on the jobsite.

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Last year, Caterpillar announced the introduction of its first-ever Cat utility vehicles – the gasoline-powered Cat CUV82 and diesel-powered CUV102 D. To expand that offering, the product line now includes the gasoline-powered Cat CUV85 and diesel-powered CUV105 D. The CUV85 and CUV105 D both feature a spacious second row to accommodate a total of five people. Caterpillar gathered extensive customer and dealer input to build a UTV that delivers the unrivaled combination of durability, comfort and maintenance simplicity. Rigorous vehicle testing ensures both utility vehicles meet the superior quality and reliability customers expect from Caterpillar.

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Sommers Generator Systems, a manufacturer and distributor of premium quality generator systems, has announced plans to relocate its Atlantic Canada regional headquarters to larger premises.

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Generac Mobile Products is offering a new and improved MLT4060MVD LED mobile light tower. Purpose-designed for applications in remote locations and extreme environments, this light tower includes features that allow for autonomous operation. An extra-large fuel tank and low fuel consumption allow the tower to run up to 533 hours on a single diesel tank fill and a 750-hour oil change interval, minimizing maintenance costs.

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Vermeer now offers its BC1500 brush chipper with a gas engine. The new model is equipped with a powerful 165-hp (123-kW) PSI gas engine and delivers comparable chipping productivity to its diesel counterpart. Using a precision-balanced drum with two A8 double-sided knives, the new Vermeer BC1500 gas brush chipper is capable of chipping logs up to 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter.

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A professional vacuum cleaner is as important to the jobsite as a power tool or building materials. The Bosch GAS18V-3N 18V cordless wet/dry vacuum cleaner offers pro performance for cleanup just about anywhere, including the shop, jobsite and truck. And all without the need to plug in.

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The XC Series portable generators, available in 6,500- and 8,000-watt models, feature a heavy-duty, fully wrapped, 12-gauge-steel-tube X Frame that protects the engine, alternator and fuel tank. Instead of a lifting eye, these units have a steel lifting pocket that fits most forklift and telehandler blades.

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Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique (CP) has introduced five new electric submersible pumps to the North American market. WEDA pumps are ideal for dewatering of construction sites, mines, flooded areas and more where small, lightweight, portable and easily maintained pumps are required to perform daily jobs quickly. 

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The Bomag BPR 70/70 D reversible plate compactor boasts a specially designed comfort handle that reduces vibration feedback to the operator's hands, reducing fatigue. Rubber vibration buffers connecting the steering rod to both the handle and the base plate drop hand-arm-vibration values to 8.2 ft/s2 (2.5 m/s2), offering enhanced operator protection while using the compactor. This exclusive comfort handle design is now available on all Bomag medium and large reversible plate models, ranging from the BPR 45/55 D to the BPR 70/70 D.

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