1. Vactor Ramjet truck-mounted water jetter
The new version of Vactor’s Ramjet features IntuiTouch technology that delivers improved operating ease, quick accessibility to key information and greater control on jobs. IntuiTouch in-cab controls provide PTO activation at the touch of a button. Outside, operators can use the IntuiTouch ergonomic control station that features a simple, up/down adjusting control panel for all cleaning system functions. It also offers improved water plumbing, allowing for greater storage options. Other features, including a Jet Rodder water pump and Park-N-Clean technology, come standard. The Ramjet also includes a cold-weather package that separates wet and dry items and a rear hose reel with optional integral aluminum shroud for optimal performance in cooler environments. 800-627-3171; www.vactor.com
2. Talbert 35FG-BVTL fixed-neck trailer
Talbert’s 35FG-BVTL is a fixed-neck, drop-deck trailer for small to midsize equipment machinery movers operating in oil fields, agriculture, and construction and demolition. The 35-ton trailer is rated at 70,000 pounds concentrated in 20 feet and features hydraulic ramps for safe, efficient loading and unloading in confined spaces. The overall length of the 35FG-BVTL is 48 feet, which includes a 22-foot-long, 8-foot-6-inch-wide deck and an 8-foot-6-inch rear bridge section. The trailer’s fixed neck provides an economic alternative compared to removable gooseneck designs if a front unload option is not required. The gooseneck features two-speed landing gear with standard sand shoes. 888-489-1731; www.talbertmfg.com
3. Cat Pumps hydroexcavating pumps
More than 50 years of high-pressure pump manufacturing experience has earned Cat Pumps a reputation of producing high-quality, long-lasting pumps. With its dedication to zero-defect manufacturing, ease of service and availability of stock, Cat Pumps designs and builds high-pressure pumps and systems to suit the demanding environments of the hydroexcavation industry. Popular models include Model 56 with 5.5 gpm at 3,500 psi; Model 56HS with 8 gpm at 3,000 psi; Model 660 with 10 gpm at 3,000 psi; Model 3560 with 20 gpm at 4,000 psi, or 25 gpm at 3,000 psi; and Model 3570 with 30 gpm at 3,000 psi. 763-780-5440; www.catpumps.com
4. Ditch Witch Orange Intel fleet management system
The Ditch Witch Orange Intel fleet management tool centralizes fleet and machine information, maintenance indicators and other data on Ditch Witch equipment, keeping contractors up to date on machine performance, location and security. It tracks individual machine indicators, including working and idle hours, and the technical data provided in each machine can illuminate potential problems before they occur, such as keeping an eye on fuel and diesel exhaust fluid levels, battery performance and other vital systems. With the ability to insert GPS-based geofencing options, equipment can be tracked, and it can help locate a lost or stolen machine. Notifications are sent directly to contractors’ desktops or mobile devices to keep them updated on fleet and crew status during all hours and in various locations. 800-654-6481; www.ditchwitch.com
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