DAVID’S DOZER
V-Loc System
Founded in 2012 by David Armas, David’s Dozer is the exclusive distributor of the revolutionary V-Loc System. The company’s V-Loc System assembly allows skid steers and other front-loading track vehicles to be used for laser grading of construction sites. David Armas filed for a patent on the method of stabilizing the dozer blade attachment on front-loading track machines in 2008, and was awarded the patent in February of 2012. The system includes a modified, six-way tilt dozer blade, V-Loc assembly, laser mast with slope meter, laser receiver, and control box. Lasers compatible with the system are available from the company. For more information, call 305.246.3141, or visit www.davidsdozer.com.
 
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CUSHMAN
Scissor Lift
With up to 17 ft of working height, a generous platform size, and equipped with a 48-volt powertrain, the new Cushman® Titan T-1145 scissor lift includes a 60 in. x 41 in. platform with a 19-in. slide-out extension, swing-out battery tray, front and rear bumpers, a DC-to-DC converter, four-wheel hydraulic brakes, and headlights with turn signals. A single operator can deploy the aerial work platform in under 60 seconds. With the scissor lift detracted, the vehicle fits through most standard double doors, moves up to 13 mph, and has a towing capacity of 3,250 lbs. The electric vehicle’s quiet operation is ideally suited for indoor use by reducing workplace fatigue and customer disturbance. The T-1145 is built and tested in accordance with ANSI A92.3. Operator safety is further enhanced with interlocks and vehicle stabilizers. For more information, visit www.cushman.com.
 
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KAWASAKI
Wheel Loader
KCMA Corporation, the marketer for Kawasaki wheel loaders in North America, announces the all-new 95Z7 wheel loader. This machine is completely redesigned to meet all EPA Tier4i emission standards, as well as to improve operating efficiency and productivity. The machine has 388 net hp and is equipped with a 7.3 cubic yard General Purpose bucket. The reliable and fuel efficient Isuzu 6WG1 diesel meets all Tier 4i emission standards with the use of Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Diesel Particulate Filter or Exhaust Filter systems. This 16-liter engine is the largest in the class, providing excellent reserve capacity. The big planetary automatic-shift transmission has automotive-style smooth shifting from pulse width modulation in the control valve. This transmission also has standard Lock-up Torque Converter to improve fuel economy and performance. For more information, visit www.kawasakiloaders.com.
 
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STIHL 
Concrete Cutter
STIHL introduces the new GS 461 STIHL Rock Boss®, the first STIHL concrete cutter of its kind. The GS 461 Rock Boss cuts up to a depth of 15.7 in. and is designed for superior handling and fast cutting throughout the RPM range during the toughest of tasks like squaring out corners or cutting openings in pipes and culverts. The two chain-tensioner mounting holes allow the user to effectively increase the length of the guide bar to compensate for chain stretch, while the side-access chain tensioner allows for easy tightening, loosening, or changing of the 36 GBM STIHL diamond abrasive saw chain. The heavy-duty, 2-stage HD2 air filtration system features a washable PET filter element and a fine-mesh auxiliary filter to help protect the engine on even the dirtiest jobsites. For more information, visit www.stihlusa.com.
 
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POWERS FASTENERS, INC.
Adhesive Anchoring System
Powers AC100+ Gold® now offers a complete solution for all your design situations. From sub-freezing climates as low as 14°F to temperatures well exceeding 100°F, AC100+ Gold is approved by ICC-ES (ESR-2582) for cracked concrete, including the most severe seismic categories for building construction. Powers AC100+ Gold also provides a wider array of anchor hardware elements and reinforcing bars to match your design needs, is certified under NSF 61, and is approved for use by a wide range of state DOT’s. In accordance with the current design standards and aided by Powers Design Assist (PDA), the new and improved AC100+ Gold offers a streamlined design approach for designers and engineers easing the burden of calculation. For more information, visit www.powers.com.
 
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CASE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Minimum-Swing Radius Excavators
CASE Construction Equipment announces the availability of the new CX145C SR and CX235C SR Minimum-Swing Radius (MSR) excavators, both of which use Tier 4 certified Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (CEGR) technology to meet current environmental standards. The CX145C SR and CX235C SR excavators are engineered with a compact counterweight and boom placement that minimizes the machines’ work envelope. The excavators are well suited for restricted conditions, such as those encountered with road and bridge work, residential projects, and urban construction. They are also an excellent choice for wide-open jobsites. For more information, visit www.CASEce.com.
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Modern Contractor Solutions, August 2013
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