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the knuckle-busting methods
previously employed.
It's ideal for all standard conical
teeth and augers, and extractors for
larger bits are also available. In addition, Bullet Tooth Puller can be paired
with an Auger Technologies driver for
easy re-insertion of auger bits.

ICUEE Innovations
Improve Performance,
Productivity, ROI
Here are some of the innovative
equipment, parts and technology
featured during 2019 ICUEE that can
improve performance, productivity and return-on-investment for
underground utility construction and
rehabilitation contractors.

Auger Technologies
augertech.net
Powered either manually or with an
impact wrench (not provided), Auger
Technologies' Bullet Tooth Puller
removes conical auger teeth - even
the most stubborn - safely and
in a fraction of the time normally
required, saving time and money.
Augers with worn teeth that are stuck
fast can be efficiently removed in just
minutes, so that when new teeth are
installed, a valuable asset is removed
from the "bone yard" and returned to
a productive state.
Simply fit the split-ring Bullet
Tooth Puller collet over the conical
auger bit, then slide the driver arm
over the collet, locking it in place.
Drive the extractor screw, which in
turn backs out the tooth. Once out,
reverse the motion on the extractor
screw to remove the tooth from
the collet. Manually or with impact
wrench, either method eliminates

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Caterpillar
cat.com
The new 306 CR expands Caterpillar's
Mini Hydraulic Excavator line, with
the first 6-ton offering, and offers
big performance features in a mini
excavator.
With its long stick option, the 306
CR delivers maximum dig depth
of 162 inches and 15,821 pounds
maximum operating weight when
equipped with the sealed and
pressurized cab. Built with a swing
boom, this Next Generation mini
excavator's compact radius design
provides a low, 58-inch tail swing
with counterweight for working close
to obstructions.
Its class-leading lift performance
is up to 7,839 pounds at a 9.8-foot
radius. Enhanced uphill swing torque
and increased cycle times provide
more productivity and efficiency. A
fuel-saving, load-sensing hydraulic system, with an electronically
controlled variable-displacement
piston pump, generates 46-gallons-per-minute hydraulic oil
flow - capacity for increased travel
performance and greater digging
forces than competitive units.
High flow rate of 24 gallons per
minute to the auxiliary circuit enables
operation of even the most demanding hydromechanical attachments.
Complete with quick-disconnect
lines, the standard auxiliary hydraulic

system provides one-way, two-way
and continuous flow.
The Cat C2.4 turbo diesel engine
is rated at 55.9 net horsepower and
meets stringent U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/
Stage V emission standards. It features
a power-dense design and delivers
consistent performance through a
wide speed range. Automatic engine
idle and shutdown features help to
save on fuel consumption.
Caterpillar's new D3 Series Skid
Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track
Loader (CTL) models advance the D
and D2 Series' reputation for quality,
comfort and performance.
An industry first, the D3 Series
models support a line of new Smart
Attachments, which D3 Series SSLs
and CTLs automatically recognize,
and convert machine controls to align
with the operational and informational
needs of the task and that attachment.

flowable fill without wasting time or
money, a volumetric concrete mixer
has nearly unlimited uses on a utility
contractor's job site.
These VMMB-certified volumetric mixers are approved for city,
municipal and state projects to meet
or exceed applicable DOT standards.
Their use can lead to increased
productivity and up to 40-percent
savings on existing concrete costs,
and time savings by filling open utility
boxes or trenches when ready, rather
than returning later.
During live demonstrations at
ICUEE, Cemen Tech Utility Packages
backfilled over electrical conduit,
capped a microtrench, poured thrust
blocks and built a complete storm
sewer intake base, wall and top.

CETCO
cetco.com

Cemen Tech
cementech.com
Cemen Tech's all-new Utility Package
is specially designed for utility contractors with a need for standard concrete, flowable fill or specialty mixes.
Deluxe features and capabilities
include the ability to fill micro-trenches, pour multiple types of concrete or
grout with the same unit, and record
and store all production information
from the field.
More than any other solution, volumetric mixers offer utility contractors the concrete they need, when
and where they need it. Pouring a
sewer intake base, a thrust block, or

CETCO's QUAD-POWER is a line of
super concentrated drilling fluids to
be used for short-distance, smalldiameter HDD bores. This easy-touse, color-coded, polymer drilling
system allows utility contractors to
quickly and efficiently drill through
various soil types by simply adding
the appropriate product.
They can be mixed and matched
even in alternating ground. The
plastic pouches produce limited
waste compared to bulky plastic jugs,
making clean up easy when moving
from site to site. While the packages
are small, these ultra-concentrated
products are designed for real drillers
in all sorts of tough ground: POWERBASE, POWER-CLAY, POWER-SAND
and POWER-TERGE.

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