New Rental Products October 2005

The following are products recently introduced to the rental market, as well as models which have undergone significant changes. For more information on any of these products, simply fill out the reader service card included in this issue.


Kaeser M57 Mobilair in Stainless Steel
The M57 Mobilair is now available in a stainless steel package. This specialized M57 has stainless-steel gull wing doors for corrosion resistance and long life under severe environmental conditions. To protect the equipment during on/off load, the unit is mounted on galvanized steel skids and placed in a galvanized steel crash frame with solid-steel floor plan. The 45-hp M57 delivers 210 cfm at 100 psig while it’s Sigma Profile direct-drive airend combined with an oversized fuel tank provides 10 hours of uninterrupted operation.

Makita HM1810 AVT Breaker Hammer
Makita announces the launch of a new 70-lb. breaker hammer featuring Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT), an exclusiveinnovative counterbalance design for three times less vibration. The HM1810 is powered by a 15-amp
motor that delivers 1,100 bpm and 63 joules of impact energy. Features include an automatic brush cut-off system that protects the motor and warning indicator lamps for longer tool life. Unit is designed with a cylindrical tool holder for greater serviceability.

Compact Power Boxer Brute
The Boxer Brute compact utility loader measures just 42.5 in. wide, 69 in. long and 49 in. high, allowing it to access even the tightest projects. With an 875-lb. operating capacity and 27-hp Kohler Command Pro engine, the Boxer Brute can handle full-size attachments, including a 36-in. auger. Unit offers a full 4.5-mph travel speed with a ground clearance of 5.6 in. and features a ride-on plate, fingertip controls, crawl speed valve and safety stop plate.

JCB Robot 180T Skid Steer
The Robot 180T tracked skid steer has an 1,800-lb. operating capacity and is equipped with a 60-hp Tier II-compliant turbocharged engine. The track system utilizes a simple three-roller undercarriage design with a low number of moving parts while servo controls govern both the loader and transmission. Unit features an optional high-flow pump with 30.4-gpm at 2,973 psi, 66-in. width across the tracks and 81-in. turning radius. A low-slung, single loader arm enhances visibility and allows for side entry in and out of the machine.

SDS-Max Air Rotary Hammer Drill from CS Unitec
With a 2-in. bit capacity, CS Unitec’s SDS-Max Air Rotary Hammer Drill is designed for drilling concrete and masonry. It offers three modes of operation -— hammer drilling, hammering and rotation — and operates at 1.6 hp at 90 psi to be capable of zero to 250 rpm and up to 2,500 bpm. Powered completely by compressed air, this pneumatic hammer drill is inherently safer than electric drills in hazardous and wet environments where electricity requires special precautions.

Gehl Radio Remote Control System
Gehl’s radio remote control system provides control of boom functions from outside the cab or from within a personnel work platform of a telescopic handler. Hand-held, solid-state, wireless remote control pendant is waterproof and impact resistant and offers proportional trigger control for boom speed. Unit allows boom to be raised, lowered, extended and retracted, plus starts and stops the engine. Programmable, unique ID code prevents systems from conflicting at a jobsite.

Weldcraft Legacy Series TIG Torch
Weldcraft’s new Legacy Series allows Weldcraft to accommodate a wider range of customers’ TIG welding needs. The new series complements the premium American-made Crafter and WP Series by Weldcraft. Designed for customers with less demanding applications, the Legacy Series includes quality torches, including 9, 17, 18, 20 and 26 series torch packages, each of which is available in rigid, valved, flex and flex-valved versions.

Fecon HD60 Root Grapple
The HD60 Root Grapple for skid steers is designed with a ridged frame and serrated front tines for ripping and grabbing. Suitable for clearing brush and removing debris and logs, unit features 41-in. depth, 60-in. length and 37-in. open clamp height to allow for grabbing and holding awkward-shaped materials.

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