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NEWPRODUCTS LATEST INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
New Ditch Witch W12 Truck Vac
Maximizes Productivity, Uptime
To enhance utility contractors' productivity while
potholing or cleaning up spills and debris, Ditch
Witch has introduced the W12 truck vac to its
lineup. The first offering in Ditch Witch's new
line of Warlock vacuum excavators, the W12
gives contractors a PTO-driven vacuum excavator
that's backed by the service and support of
the global Ditch Witch dealership network.
The W12 brings increased capacity, versatility
and performance to job sites with 1,200 gallons
of fresh water and a 12-cubic-yard debris tank.
At 5,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and
27-inch Hg of vacuum power, coupled with the
extensive storage capacity, crews can take on
bigger jobs and maximize time on the jobsite,
reducing time spent dumping debris.
The design and layout of the debris tank,
positioned between dual 600-gallon saddle
tanks of fresh water, creates a more stable
truck, improving operator experience. For easier
usability, a remote-control water system and
boom, can also lift and lower the tank.
Operators can stay on the job longer with
the 2,400-gallon tank capacity and powerful
vacuum, eliminating the need to bring in
another crew to service the drill. The W12's dual
hose reels and ability to use both a hydro and air
method enable crews to use one machine for
a variety of excavation tasks, even in harsh environments.
Together, the size and versatility of
Mastenbroek Launches First-Ever Utility Trencher
in North America
Mastenbroek, the Boston, Lincolnshire (UK)
leading developer and manufacturer of
self-propelled trenchers and crawler trucks
unveiled the Bulldog, its first-ever trencher for
utility cable and pipeline layers.
" The Bulldog has been designed with the
needs of companies laying underground power
cables along the west coast of America firmly in
mind, " said Christopher Pett, Mastenbroek's commercial director.
With a small footprint - 38 feet 7 inches long - Bulldog works in confined areas. In addition,
its forward discharge conveyor system retracts to give an 8-foot-2-inch (2.5-meter) width,
making it is easy to transport.
The compact, but powerful Bulldog is based on the engineering platform of Mastenbroek's
17/17 trencher.
" Our 17/17 has proved incredibly effective in Europe, where it has been used for a similar
role to what is required in the United States, " said Pett. " Also, both the 17/17 and Bulldog are
competitively priced.
A new US EPA Tier 4 final compliant Volvo 8-litre engine, for example, offers the ideal combination
of muscle, efficiency and emissions.
Complementing the Volvo engine, a new diesel hydrostatic drive system powers a heavier
digging mechanism that can achieve the 6-foot trench depth required by U.S. cable layers.
The Bulldog also features an offset cutting head and forward swing conveyor, ideal for operating
in cities and on highways where access is restricted and excavated material needs to be
loaded onto trucks for removal offsite. A steerable undercarriage enables curved trench lines,
and the track lift allows the machine to straddle raised pedestrian walkways. UI
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Mastenbroek, +44 (0)1205 311313, mastenbroek.com
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the W12 allows it to be used for slot trenching,
HDD projects, potholing and more.
" We're building on 20 years of truck vac
knowledge to bring excavation crews the
innovative line of Warlock vacuum excavators, "
said Chris Thompson, vacuum excavation
product manager at Ditch Witch. " The increased
versatility and capacity of the W12 allows crews
to improve productivity and decrease downtime
on even the toughest job sites. "
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Ditch Witch, (800) 654-6481, ditchwitch.com
United Rentals
unitedrentals.com
United Rentals has formed an agreement to
purchase the industry's first high-volume, fully
electric dumpsters, from JCB, becoming the
first equipment rental company to offer them
to North American customers looking to create
lower-emission worksites.
JCB HTD-5E E-Dumpsters join zeroemission
trucks, vans, compact excavators,
energy systems and others already in the
United Rentals portfolio of environmentally
friendly rental equipment. The tracked
e-dumpster is offered as a high-tip, rideon
model, capable of carrying up to 1,102
pounds. Its lithium-ion battery pack powers the
machine for a typical full-day work shift.
The HTD-5E E-Dumpster provides a
high-performance carrying solution for
construction, landscaping, agriculture and
much more. Its electric drive makes the
machine suitable for indoor work, tunneling
applications and urban sites that require low
noise and zero exhaust emissions.
" JCB is glad to support our customers and
their dedication to a more sustainable future, "
said Andrea Whelan, vice president-direct
sales and service, JCB.
United Rentals has set a goal of reducing
the 2018 greenhouse gas emissions intensity
of its business 35 percent, by 2030.

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