Pit & Quarry, May 2010

MAINTENANCE TIPS FROM EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS AND OUR READERS In this months column we offer a roundup of maintenance equipment BOOM TRUCK OFFERS 40 TON CRANE CAPACITY Elliott Equipment Co s 40 ton capacity BoomTruck designated the 40105 unit features 105 ft of powered main boom and a 115 ft tip height Other features and benefits of the model include 360 degree chart without front stabilizer tractor mount configuration glide swing operation for smooth precise rotation 32 49 ft two piece jib FrictionFree jib extension for easy jib deployment and stowage load moment indicator system for safe boom operation wide area definition system and a variety of jib lengths platforms and accessories to best fit the unit to the users application www elliottequip com MECHANICS TRUCK MAXIMIZES FUEL ECONOMY MANEUVERABILITY Iowa Mold Tooling Co Inc s DSC12 mechanics truck is a compact fuel efficient addition to the Dominator family of mechanics trucks Built on a Dodge or Freightliner Sprinter chassis the DSC12 is the perfect option for customers looking to get maximum fuel economy out of a vehicle that can easily maneuver in tight urban environments the company says At 2150 lbs the DSC12 unit is the most compact of all the trucks in the Dominator series The DSC12 body can be mounted on a Dodge or Freightliner Sprinter chassis and burns about half as much fuel as a full sized mechanics body mounted on a traditional Class 4 chassis the company notes www imt com TOOLS ALLOW FOR SAFE FAST HAMMERLESS INSTALLATION Caterpillar LM Series Ground Engaging Tools GET are designed to promote safety productivity and reduced costs on sites operating large mining machines The new hammerless GET system features the Caterpillar CapSure tip retention design which allows tip installation and removal by using only a 3 4 in ratchet The new CapSure retention system makes the pin and retainer integral with the tip The service technician need only turn the sidemounted locking system 180 degrees exerting minimal force to activate the CapSure system Positioning access to the locking system on the side of the tip reduces wear and results in easier faster tip replacement To further enhance the safety and simplicity of replacing LM Series GET two lifting eyes on top of the tip assembly allow the technician to easily attach a small sling for use with a service crane www cat com 30 PIT QUARRY May 2010 www pitandquarry com