An all new EDGE Mulcher has been added to the lineup of land clearing attachments offered by CEAttachments.  This new attachment is designed for cost-effective and time-saving mulching of brush and small trees on standard-flow hydraulics to clear through overgrown vegetation.

Powerful.    This new EDGE Mulcher attachment is equipped with a safety pusher bar to force brush or small trees down and allow the mulcher teeth to contact the lower portion of the brush to mulch it.  The rest of the plant is mulched as the machine moves through the working area up to 1-inch below grade.

Efficient.  Features include 104 carbide-tipped teeth for long tooth life, smooth operation and fine mulch.  The rotor is designed with 4 staggered rows of teeth around the circumference that cut into and shred wood material as it moves into the rotor.

Easy to Operate.  The new EDGE Mulcher also features a rear chain shield and pressure gauge visible on the back of the mulcher for the operator to monitor hydraulic pressure while operating.  A relief valve in the hydraulic circuit is also featured to prevent overloading of any drive components.  Easy to hook up and remove from most skid steers, requires only 16-21 gpm hydraulic flow and comes complete with hoses and flat face couplers.

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Rotobec introduces the Optimax Stationary-Mount Loader into it’s updated line of loaders.

The Optimax Stationary Mount Loader is ideal for handing a variety of materials such as logs, scrap metal, waste and bulk material.   The unit is equipped with a high efficiency electric motor and can be supplied with a variety of different grapples in order to effectively meet the users needs.

The Optimax is available with a wide variety of different options in order to provide its user with efficiency and comfort.

Options Include:

• Optional heel booms (live or dead)
• Telescopic boom
• Cylinder protectors
• Cab heater or air conditioner
• Front windshield guard
• Cab extension
• AM/FM radio
• CB radio

Rotobec’s updated line of loaders also includes The Horizon and The Elite.

“The improvement is considerable,” explained Keith Becker, Atlas Copco product development specialist for hydraulic breakers. “We were able to achieve double-digit percentage increases in power and efficiency while holding on to our known reliability.”

Reduced weight and better performance means that similar results can be achieved with a smaller hydraulic breaker. A lighter breaker also means that a smaller excavator can be used, saving both investment and operating costs. According to Becker, “The return on investment is many times greater than the pure acquisition costs. The reduction of total cost of ownership conserves resources such as man hours and fuel. The HB 4100 does this with its durability and simple maintenance concepts.”

Another improvement to the HB 4100 hydraulic breaker is a guide system that makes the breaker more stable and resilient. “Hydraulic breakers are ultimately subjected to use under the most extreme conditions,” Becker added. “A new cover plate for the retaining bars offers more protection in the lower part of the breaker. This area receives the most wear and tear, especially on demolition jobs. The HB 4100 also has increased wear protection at the bottom of the case, which has proven its worth with all heavy hydraulic breakers from Atlas Copco.”

The new HB 4100 also includes the following standard features of the Atlas Copco heavy hydraulic breaker series:
– The VibroSilenced system protects operators against noise and vibrations.
– PowerAdapt switches the breaker off in the event of a hydraulic overflow.
– AutoControl adjusts the blow frequency and blow energy to match the hardness of the material.
– ContiLube TM II is an integrated, automatic lubrication system.
– StartSelect allows the operator to influence the startup and shutdown behavior of the hydraulic breaker.
– The optional DustProtector protects the lower part of the hydraulic breaker from dust and rock particles.

The HB 4100 hydraulic breaker is suitable for secondary and primary rock breaking in quarries, demolition of concrete, steel and pavement, trenching, dredging, tunneling and foundation work.

This model EDGE Stump Grinder has a unique hinged pivot self-feeding design for efficient grinding of stumps up to 30″ wide and as deep as 10″ below ground in minutes! It features a 24″ cutting wheel with 36 teeth and is compact for transport and storage. Continue reading

ACS Industries has introduced Hydraulic Pipe Grapple Forks for large Telehandler Machines. The Fork is Newly Designed using a Wide Tine Spacing and Dual Clamp Arms with Four Cylinders to prevent Pipe from tipping or rolling off of the machine while in motion or traversing rough terrain. Continue reading

Pierce Pacific Power Attachments are designed for the rigors of heavy forestry applications and road building, demolition and material handling, as well as extreme climate conditions.   These attachments are commonly used for loading, unloading, feeding, clean-up, precision handling, demolition and brush piling.  The Power Attachments offer controlled articulation and positioning from the carrier’s bucket cylinder and linkage.   These units are suitable for installation on excavators, road builders and log loaders and are adaptable to quick couplers for further versatility.

CONFIGURATIONS AVAILABLE

• Clamshell Bucket
• Brush Rake / Grapple
• Contractor’s 3 X 3 Grapple

OPTIONS

• Dual rotate motors for additional rotational torque.
• ‘Valve in head’ or ‘valve on machine’ configurations.
• Open/close/rotation:  proportional control
• Rotational float
• Modular saw option for clamshell bucket & brush rake grapple configurations
• Additional counterweight (recommended)
• Hydraulic kits & required boom plumbing
• Fixed heel option for improved log handling ability

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Roy Brookhart, Caterpillars’ product and Application Specialist recently published a report on how to store your attachments and work tools to ensure they reliably perform every time you need them.  Follow these simple guidelines to prolong the life of your attachments and work tools:

1. All hydraulic hose/tube ends must be properly capped or plugged.  This is done best with hydraulic quick disconnect fittings. These quick disconnect fittings must be kept clean or they can introduce dirt and contamination into the hydraulic system.  An excellent practice is to connect the male and female quick disconnect fittings together when a work tool attachment is removed from the machine.  This not only keeps contamination out of the system but also eliminates pressure build up in the hoses.  When too much pressure is allowed to build up in the hoses, they can be difficult or impossible to connect together.

2. Work Tool attachments should be placed on dedicated stands or shelves for easy retrieval. You can also store them on pallets or wood blocks, but they must be kept off the ground to avoid moisture damage from dew and condensation.  Most brooms have storage legs.  These legs should be used to keep the rotating bristles off the ground so the bristles don’t permanently bend and create flat spots. Don’t let hoses or wiring harnesses and connectors hang freely where they can be crushed or touching the ground.

3. In an ideal world, Work Tool attachment hydraulic oil would be filtered/cleaned before connecting to the carrier machine. Filtering the hydraulic oil left in a Work Tool attachment prevents the carrier’s hydraulic system from becoming cross-contaminated.  Keep the carrier machine’s hydraulic oil clean, change hydraulic filters on a regular schedule, keep quick disconnect fittings clean, and don’t connect machines and work tool attachments together if you are not sure that the oil in both is clean and of the same type.

4. Clean the Work Tool attachments before you remove them from the machine for storage.  Clean dirt from pivots and joints so they are free to move.  Make sure that all grease points are clean and lubricated after each use.  Follow the Work Tool attachment maintenance instructions.  Some tools such as cold planers require the teeth to be cleaned after each use or they will not turn freely.  If the teeth tips can not turn freely, they will wear too quickly and must be replaced.

5. Keep your storage yard orderly and clear of trash and debris. When aisles are free of obstructions, accessing Work Tool attachments is quick, safe and easy.

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The VTN Rotobec SR Series Rotating Screening Bucket is an ideal accompaniment to the FB crusher. The SR screening bucket can utilize a number of different screens to sort material down to 1 inch.  The durable Hardox screen and Hardox bucket provides years of use in today’s wide ranging applications.  The rotating screen allows for a high through put of material and it is not prone to clogging when material is damp.

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Case announced the availability of Case Smart Digging Systems components, including new pin-on buckets, coupler buckets, the Case Multi-Fit Coupler and the SmartFit™ bucket teeth system. The new attachments and components expand the versatility and productivity of Case excavators.

Case pin-on buckets are designed for heavy-duty, high-capacity applications such as digging in dense soil, clay, loose rock and gravel. Available models include:

•    Heavy-duty buckets with a rugged cutting edge and durable horizontal wear strip
•    Severe-duty buckets featuring rugged T-1 or AR400 steel in all high-wear areas, along with double bottom and horizontal wear strips and thicker edges for improved durability and strength
•    Heavy-duty, high-capacity buckets with 20-percent higher capacity than standard, plus the heavy-duty design features of the other buckets
•    Ditching buckets with a formed back wrapper for enhanced loadability and production along with tapered sidewalls for easier dumping of sticky material.

The Case Multi-Fit Coupler offers complete hydraulic latching, enabling excavator operators to quickly attach and detach buckets and other components without leaving the cab. A patented mechanical blocking system eliminates manual safety pin insertion.

The universal design of the coupler enables Case excavators to connect a wide range of Case and other OEM buckets and attachments within the same size class. A hydraulic check valve and mechanical blocking bar help prevent the accidental release of an attachment.

Designed for the Multi-Fit Coupler, Case coupler buckets feature integrated bucket pins to prevent any loss of breakout force that might otherwise occur when using a coupler device. Available in a wide range of sizes, the coupler buckets work in either the backhoe or face positions for optimum versatility. Their design results in quicker, more complete fills.

Case SmartFit bucket teeth are now factory-installed, standard equipment on Case buckets purchased with all full-sized and mid-range excavators. Customers also may purchase additional SmartFit equipped Case buckets, or upgrade older model buckets, at Case Construction Equipment dealerships.

The SmartFit system provides stronger, more durable teeth and adapters, and hammerless, reusable locking pins. SmartFit bucket teeth are available in a variety of configurations to fit a full range of buckets. The SmartFit lineup includes general purpose, rock chisel, heavy penetrator, tiger, twin tiger and flare teeth.

Rotobec Inc. is the new North American distributor of VTN demolition attachments. One of these attachments, the VF Concrete Crusher, is designed specifically in ground based secondary demolition. The unit is also has the ability to sort rebar from crushed material effectively. It is available in five different sizes and is a very effective tool for a demolition contractor.

See the video of the VF Concrete Crusher in action

PORTLAND, OREGON, January 04, 2012 – Cascade Corporation, a world leader of Lift Truck Attachments, has acquired the rights to produce and sell Wedgelock products in North America. Cascade purchased the rights from Norco Attachments of Brownsville, Texas and will produce Wedgelock products in their U.S. factories.

Hydraulic and Manual Quick Couplers for Excavators and Backhoe Loaders anchor the Wedgelock product range. The well-respected I-LockTM Coupler system offers superior levels of performance and safety. Construction equipment Dealers and Operators throughout North America have made the Wedgelock Coupler their primary choice.

The addition of the Wedgelock product provides an important expansion to Cascade’s line of construction attachments. Cascade currently offers a wide range of attachments through its subsidiary companies, PSM LLC of Woodinville, WA and American Compaction Equipment Inc. of Lake Elsinore, CA. “The Wedgelock Coupler will be an excellent complement to the Buckets, Thumbs, Grapples and Soil Compaction products offered by the Cascade group of companies,” states Pete Drake, Vice President – Americas.

Rotobec Inc. is the new North American distributor of VTN Demolition Attachments.  One of these attachments, the FB Crushing Bucket, provides the “ideal crush in place solution”

The high maganese content wear plates provide hundreds of hours of service and can be rotated.  The flat nature of the plates and the oscillating movement provides excellent through-put of rebar.

The optional magnet base on the FB also makes rebar sorting a breeze.

The FB is available in 4 sizes and its setup to take a wide variety of lugging types.

For more info visit Rotobec.com

The Mr. Manhole system is the world’s first engineered solution for adjusting manhole frames and lids. The system stops the leakage which is common to manhole chimneys and produces a great looking finished product. The Mr. Manhole  system is in its sixth year and growing rapidly. Mr. Manhole is pleased to announce an astounding breakthrough.

An all new, simplified repair system which produces the same amazing result at a fraction of the cost. By eliminating the Ringsaw and replacing it with a simple and cost effective tool, this amazing system is available for a very affordable price.

The Mr. Manhole Cutter/Extractor is used to cut and remove the manhole frame and surrounding road material without costly and dangerous physical labor. The repair begins with the Mr. Manhole liner being placed on the manhole cone. The
Mr. Manhole “Easy-Slope” tool is used to mark a line on the liner and the liner is trimmed to the proper height and slope.
The sealants are applied and the frame is placed on the liner.Ready mixed concrete is poured and dyed black to match the
surrounding asphalt completing the repair. Most repairs take under one hour and are very affordable in comparison to traditional repair methods.

MACHINE TYPES
The system is designed to be used on a skidsteer, however, other types of equipment can be used to operate the Six Shooter such as backhoes, mini excavators and front end loaders. Contact Mr. Manhole for a list of approved equipment.

PLUG-IN TEETH
We are very excited to announce a new development regarding the teeth on the Mr. Manhole Six Shooter. Previously, when the cutting teeth became worn or damaged they had to be cut off and new ones welded on. This process was lengthy and impossible to do on the work site. With new technology, the cutting teeth can now be replaced or rearranged in seconds, even on the job site. The new teeth have a harder carbide than previous versions, providing a longer cutting life. The new shape and reduced size allows for better performance when cutting in harder concrete. All teeth are exactly the same so they can be rearranged if the front teeth become dull. The new tooth system for the six shooter provides longer cutting life, improved concrete cutting, and quick tooth replacement, all for an affordable price. Mr. Manhole is always working on new ways to make the removal and leveling of manhole frames safe, fast and affordable.

For more information visit MrManhole.com

The Rotobec Power Attachment, or RPA grapple as it is also known, has become highly recognized in a variety of industries for its exceptional versatility. Utilized by contractors in forestry, recycling, landscaping, and general contracting, the RPA has many variations specifically designed to tackle the everyday challenges faced by today’s contractors.

Models include the standard rake version, bucket version, demolition version with two separate jaw configurations, and the new version for trash collection. Each model includes high-pressure cylinders, sealed bronze-aluminum bushings, and an interlocking structure design for added strength and durability. Models can be equipped with the RGP-positioned rotations or Rotobec’s water-tight RT dangle rotations.

For the RGP-positioned rotations, a Valve on Swivel (VOS) system is available in 2, 3, or 4 sections, depending on the application. The RPA grapple with both the RGP and RT rotations is offered with the Rotobec RCH line of grapple saws.

For more information on Rotobec Power Attachments or any other of Rotobec’s products, please contact your local Rotobec sales representative or visit www.rotobec.com.