CASE Construction Equipment E Series wheeled excavators
With the ability to travel up to 25 mph, the new E Series wheeled excavators from CASE Construction Equipment give contractors the ability to self-deploy from job site to job site, while minimizing the time and expense involved with transporting by trailer. Offering the same powerful hydraulic performance and attachment flexibility as their steel-track counterparts, these fully featured rubber-tired excavators also offer significantly lower total cost of ownership than machines with a steel track and undercarriage, allowing utilities contractors to improve their bottom line. 866-542-2736; www.casece.com
Zeal Motor Fat Truck off-road utility vehicles
Zeal Motor launched its latest Fat Truck lineup at the Utility Expo in 2023. The 8X8 models are purpose-built to excel in the most demanding terrains, offering the capability to transport up to 5,000 pounds of payloads or accommodate a crew of up to 16 individuals. The 2.4 pickup is a 2,000 pound amphibious vehicle, featuring a pioneering design with a hydraulic motor per wheel. The 2.8 wagon and pickup represent the evolution of their predecessors, the 2.8C and 2.8P, boasting an 11% power increase and over 40 new and enhanced features. Notable improvements include impact-resistant windshields for heightened safety, an upgraded ergonomic and quieter cab, and the introduction of PTO capabilities. 579-594-2794; www.fattruck.com
Grace Industries Grace Connected Safety worker safety system
Grace Connected Safety uses the new Grace Cloud Connect monitoring and alerting engine, supporting the Grace Lone Worker System, with features including fall detection and suspension trauma prevention products. Grace Cloud Connect solves the safety monitoring problem for workers in fixed or remote locations who are working alone or at heights. Using cloud connectivity via ethernet, Wi-Fi, iridium satellite and cellular through a Grace Gateway, the worker’s safety status is monitored directly without the need for a third-party call center. Grace Cloud Connect uses a web-based portal to assign and schedule the subscriber’s own monitoring attendants, and to configure custom email and text notifications of safety-critical events. The system includes value-added I/O features useful for process control SCADA, door and gate entry, gas monitoring, weather warning or any other specialized system control application. 724-962-9231; www.graceloneworker.com
Vermeer VXT600 vacuum excavator
The Vermeer VXT600 vacuum excavator has undergone a redesign to enhance its performance. With a 12-cubic-yard elongated spoil tank design and 1,200-gallon freshwater tank capacity, the vacuum truck weighs in at just 40,000 pounds. It has a low profile with a height (with boom) of 12.25 feet so that it can maneuver under trees, power lines and bridges. The VXT600 is a powerful digging machine that operates quietly while on the job. It features a vacuum system that is powered by a 6,400 cfm Helical tri-lobe Jurop blower. With a 23-foot boom, an 8-inch diameter dig hose, a vacuum level of 27 in Hg, and a water pump that produces 10 gpm of flow at 3,000 psi, the truck can dig quickly and deeply. Additionally, the boom dig hose can be stowed with the dig tube attached to minimize setup time between digs. Additionally, the VXT600 includes a hand-washing station for operator convenience. 352-728-2222; www.vermeer.com
