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NEWPRODUCTS LATEST INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
Ditch Witch
Launches Omni
Bit

Caterpillar Introduces First High-Drive
Electric-Drive Dozer
An all-new Cat D6 dozer takes efficiency and performance to new levels.
The D6 XE is the world's first high-drive electric drive dozer, offering up to 35-percent
better fuel efficiency and increased agility compared to the previous, 3-speed model D6T.
Constant power to the ground, continuous push and greater maneuverability mean faster
cycle times, making Electric Drive a top choice to achieve the highest level of productivity
and fuel efficiency.
D6 is powered by a 4-speed, fully automatic transmission that provides increased
productivity and up to 20-percent better fuel efficiency versus its 3-speed predecessor. The
fully automatic D6 reduces momentary hesitation when the traditional machine shifts, so
more momentum and drawbar power are maintained through the entire push. Designed to
work up and down the entire working range, power to the ground and fuel consumption
are optimized for a greater percentage of the time. An added gear between first and second
ensures more seamless shifting.
Both power trains offer unprecedented ease of operation - simply set the ground speed
and the dozer continuously optimizes for maximum power and efficiency, based on load.
A new, purpose-built Variable Power Angle Tilt (VPAT) dozer grades at higher speeds,
finishing jobs faster. The structure is stronger, yet lighter, so machine balance is optimized
for grading without the need for a rear implement or counterweight. A wide-gauge, low
ground-pressure VPAT design, with 36-inch centered shoes, puts more track on the ground
to achieve 5 psi ground pressure.
Wider VPAT blade and class-leading range of motion improve performance, especially
in trenching and backfilling applications. A new, optional finish grading undercarriage has
10 bottom rollers for smoother grades at higher speeds, even in difficult surfaces like sand
and gravel.
The new D6/D6 XE is designed specifically to reduce service and maintenance costs by
up to 12 percent, with updated components, longer service intervals and fewer scheduled
maintenance tasks.
Undercarriage updates are designed to save money and maximize service life. A new
heavy-duty, extended-life undercarriage features Positive Pin Retention pins and link
improvements for up to 20-percent more seal life in high-impact conditions.
A new Cat C9.3B diesel engine has a redesigned fuel system that provides greater
durability and more accurate fuel delivery. Elimination of the NOx Reduction System and a
simplified single engine Electronic Control Module (ECM) help increase reliability.
A completely redesigned cab raises the standard in comfort and productivity. The standard air suspension seat is wider with added backward adjustment, plus the entire armrest
adjusts independent of the seat for customized comfort. added throughout the cab.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Caterpillar, (309) 675-0545, cat.com

JANUARY 2019 | UConOnline.com

Ditch Witch introduced Omni Bit,
an HDD tool that's built to tackle
any terrain.
It features a new, forward-facing cutting structure that eliminates the blunt nose for more
productive drilling in the widest
range of soils.
The bit's contour design allows
for a larger pull hole to accommodate bigger shackles and maximize pulling capabilities.
Also redesigned, the carbide teeth are more rounded -
a Ditch Witch exclusive - and less susceptible to fracture,
improving bit longevity, durability and productivity.
Like all Ditch Witch bits, Omni Bit is tested in job-site
conditions and engineered to outlast and outperform any
competitor's bit. Each product is optimized not only for soil
type, but also for the specific drill that drives it.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Ditch Witch, (580) 336-4402, ditchwitch.com

Condux Tesmec
conduxtesmec.com
The ARS610 hydraulic puller from Condux Tesmec is ideal for a
wide range of underground pulling applications including power
transmission and distribution cable installation, telecom and fiber.
With over 10 tons of pulling force, the ARS610 offers industry-leading features, such as a negative self-acting hydraulic brake,
an integrated hydraulic dynamometer, a hydraulic cooling system
and advanced user controls.
A standard electronic pull and speed monitor and recorder kit
provides real-time data on pulling operations. Bull-wheel grooves
on the ARS610 are made from heat-treated steel. While the
trailer mounted unit is standard, an integrated self-propelled track
system option is available for easy job-site positioning.
Condux Tesmec engineers and manufactures a line of safe,
reliable hydraulic pullers andtensioners, puller-tensioners.

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