New Products April 2005

by RPN Staff
Created: April 1, 2005

The following are products recently introduced to the rental market, as well as models which have undergone significant changes.

Bil-Jax 3632T Aerial Work Platform

The new 3632T telescopic trailer-mounted aerial work platform from Bil-Jax Inc. provides 42 ft. of working height and 32 ft. of outreach. With a rated load capacity of 500 lbs. on its two-person platform, unit features an automatic, self-leveling hydraulic outrigger system that allows for set-up in 30 seconds when all four outriggers are deployed simultaneously. Maximum tow speed rating is 60 mph.

JLG Tow-Pro

JLG Industries introduces Tow-Pro trailed-mounted boom lifts with larger working envelopes and faster towing speeds (up to 65 mph). Features include self-leveling hydraulic outriggers and a removable platform control box with simplified one-handed proportional controls. The Model T350 has a 35-ft. platform height with 20-ft. horizontal reach, while the T500J has a 50-ft. platform height and 31-ft. horizontal reach. Power is provided by 24-volt 220-amp-hour batteries or from an optional 9-hp Honda gasoline engine.

Lincoln Electric Vantage 300

The new Vantage 300 welder/generator from The Lincoln Electric Co. is designed for construction, pipe and fleet work. Housed in a compact, corrosion-resistant stainless-steel case, unit features Chopper Technology for stick, downhill pipe, TIG or wire welding. Unit offers 300 amps of DC welding output as well as 12,500 watts of three-phase and 11,500 watts of one-phase generator power. The Vantage 300 is powered by a four-cylinder water-cooled 1,800-rpm Kubota diesel engine.

Mustang 642 and 844 Telescopic Handlers

The new 642 and 844 Telescopic Handlers from Mustang share boom designs with the larger Deluxe Series telehandlers for added durability. The 642 has a 42-ft. lift height plus a 600-lb. increase in lift capacity over its 638 predecessor; the 844 has a rated lift capacity of 8,000 lbs. with a 44-ft. lift height. Pilot-operated controls include one joystick for boom control and a second for frame leveling and attachment control. The new tilt cylinder affects how quickly the forks can be tilted. Units are available with a patented Work Platform System.