Cat Pumps hydroexcavating pumps
Over 50 years of high-pressure pump manufacturing experience has earned Cat Pumps a reputation of producing the highest quality, longest lasting pumps for every market it serves. With its dedication to zero-defect manufacturing, ease of service and availability from 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 8.0 gpm at 3,000 psi; Model 660 with 10.0 gpm at 3,000 psi; and Model 3560 with 20.0 gpm at 4,000 psi, or 25.0 gpm at 3,000 psi. 763-780-5440; www.catpumps.com
CASE Construction Equipment E Series wheeled excavators
With the ability to travel up to 25 mph, the new E Series wheeled excavators from CASE Construction Equipment give contractors the ability to self-deploy from job site to job site, while minimizing the time and expense involved with transporting by trailer. Offering the same powerful hydraulic performance and attachment flexibility as their steel-track counterparts, these fully featured rubber-tired excavators also offer significantly lower total cost of ownership than machines with a steel track and undercarriage, allowing utilities contractors to improve their bottom line. 866-542-2736; www.casece.com
McElroy TracStar iSeries
McElroy announced the addition of the TracStar 412i and TracStar 618i. Like their current Series 2 counterparts, the TracStar 412i is designed to fuse pipe sizes from 4-inch iron pipe size to 12-inch ductile iron pipe size, and the TracStar 618i fuses pipe from 6-inch IPS to 18-inch outside diameter. The TracStar 412i and 618i will incorporate the FusionGuide Control system seen on other TracStar iSeries models, providing operators with three levels of control during the fusion process. Each level has varying degrees of assistance, from manual control to fully automatic fusion. A new indexer keeps the heater and facer attached to the four jaw carriage, condensing the heater, facer and jaws into a single unit. Operators will be able to move the indexer side to side along a set of rails, allowing them to position the heater and facer between the carriage’s movable jaws as needed. 918-836-8611; www.mcelroy.com
Vermeer VXT600 vacuum excavator
The Vermeer VXT600 vacuum excavator has undergone a redesign to enhance its performance. With a 12-cubic-yard elongated spoil tank design and 1,200-gallon freshwater tank capacity, the vacuum truck weighs in at just 40,000 pounds. It has a low profile with a height (with boom) of 12.25 feet so that it can maneuver under trees, power lines and bridges. The VXT600 is a powerful digging machine that operates quietly while on the job. It features a vacuum system that is powered by a 6,400 cfm Helical tri-lobe Jurop blower. With a 23-foot boom, an 8-inch diameter dig hose, a vacuum level of 27 in Hg, and a water pump that produces 10 gpm of flow at 3,000 psi, the truck can dig quickly and deeply. Additionally, the boom dig hose can be stowed with the dig tube attached to minimize setup time between digs. Additionally, the VXT600 includes a handwashing station for operator convenience. 352-728-2222; www.vermeer.com
Century Products PDC arm attachment for Falcon FR Series
Century Products’ PDC arm attachment for the Falcon FR Series hole openers further expands the existing selection of cutters which includes TCI conical, TCI chisel and milled tooth. The PDC arms are for HDD bores in soil, shales and soft rock. Designed for optimal stability and superior durability, Century’s PDC Cutters contain a diamond-impregnated layer making it incredibly resistant to wear and abrasion, resulting in extended drilling life spans. The PDC arms have been engineered to reduce the amount of force needed on the cutting tool. 262-820-3600; www.centuryproducts.net
