Product Spotlight

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Volvo excavator line

With an optimized electro-hydraulic system, smart cooling system and engine speed regulation, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania-based Volvo Construction Equipment’s new line of medium and large excavator models includes the ECR145 short swing, EC201, EC230, EC370 and EC500 crawler excavators. The updated excavator lineup was designed to increase productivity, provide a 15 percent increase in fuel efficiency and enhance safety, the company says. Features include:

  • Volvo Smart View with Obstacle Detection, which combines camera technology and a radar detection system to provide operators with 360-degree visibility of the machine’s surroundings
  • work modes that expand to 10 settings, including two specific to power and four specific to automatic ECO modes
  • a creep travel mode coupled with boom and arm shock reduction settings, designed to provide tight load command and reduce spillage

For more information, visit www.volvoce.com

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Stellar NXT68 hooklift

Tailored to meet the demands of material handling within the waste management and recycling sectors, the NXT68 hooklift is the latest offering from Garner, Iowa-based Stellar Industries. The machine is available for 16-foot-to-22-foot containers, with a 12.5-inch load height and a bolt-on body lock system that provides universal adjustment for outside locks, designed to provide compatibility and flexibility. With a Z-rail design, the base comes predrilled for easy installation onto the chassis and to accommodate the placement of body saddles as required. Other features include:

  • a 62-inch hook height that can handle 68,000 pounds and a 54-inch hook height that can handle 57,000 pounds
  • a telescopic jib with a lightweight, multiplate design to support various body lengths
  • integrated replaceable wear pads designed for serviceability

For more information, visit www.stellarindustries.com

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Bateman 210 series grapple

Designed for the scrap and recycling industries, the Bateman 210 grapple is engineered to provide superior performance and versatility, according to the Ontario-based company. Its design allows for the efficient handling of various materials, including metal scrap, demolition debris and other bulk recyclables. The 210 series boasts a larger pin diameter and improved bushing design with seals for longer life and optimized work time. Features include:

  • an improved rotator guarding for greater impact protection
  • fully enclosed cylinder guards for zero chrome exposure
  • a thicker frame design for better pin support and hose guarding
  • an improved tine design for optimal scrap penetration and material collection

For more information, visit www.batemanmanufacturing.com

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