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New masonry products for February 2016

Words: Dan Kamys

MT85 Mini Track Loader

Bobcat Company
West Fargo, N.D.

Bobcat Co.’s MT85 mini track loader boasts power, lifting capabilities, stability and durable components to help operators efficiently complete every day, challenging tasks in limited-space jobsites. Bobcat MT85 mini track loaders are designed for professionals in landscaping and rental, followed by construction, buildings and grounds, and agriculture applications. Owners can use the MT85 as a stand-alone machine or pair it with other Bobcat compact equipment to efficiently complete a variety of projects.

www.bobcat.com

Atlas Copco Launches Dynapac Website

Atlas Copco Construction Equipment
Commerce City, Colo.

Dynapac Website
Dynapac Website
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment has launched its website, Dynapac.com. The site gives contractors and dealers an easily navigable, one-stop source for information and support for its complete line of compaction and paving equipment. Dynapac.com gives users access to Atlas Copco’s Construction App and Shop Online system. Atlas Copco’s Construction App combines social media content, product information and videos. The website also makes it easy for visitors to learn more about Atlas Copco products and support.

www.atlascopco.us

SELF+RSQ

Capital Safety
Red Wing, Minn.

SELF+RSQ
SELF+RSQ
The SELF+RSQ detachable self-rescue system easily connects to your current safety harness, providing a fast, effective method of escape from suspension, while putting fewer rescuers at risk. It features a patent-pending EZ-Link d-ring to simplify connection; a secondary rescue ring for assisted rescue; and a sealed, padded package to protect the descent device from damage during use. In an effort to ensure reliable performance in the field, the SELF+RSQ has gone through rigorous testing.

www.capitalsafety.com

Versatile New Light Tower

Chicago Pneumatic
Independence, Ohio

Versatile New Light Tower
Versatile New Light Tower
Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment’s CPLT V15 features a heavy-duty polyethylene canopy for rugged durability designed to withstand the most extreme elements and working conditions. The new canopy coupled with the light tower’s compact size, ease of transportation, safety features and lighting performance makes the CPLT V15 a jobsite solution. The versatile CPLT V15 can be used in a wide range of applications and industries, including public lighting, events, roadwork, construction sites and general industry work.

www.cp.com

3000 Watt Mini Generator Powered Light Tower

Larson Electronics
Kemp, Texas

3000 Watt Mini Generator Powered Light Tower
3000 Watt Mini Generator Powered Light Tower
Larson Electronics’ WAL-ML-3XM-3G mini light tower features three 1,000-watt metal halide lamp heads, a 3,500VA generator for operation, and an adjustable tower built on a wheeled frame for portability. The mini light tower offers a fully portable light system capable of illuminating large areas. The mini tower offers operators a lighting system that can provide more than 300,000 lumens of illumination for up to five hours on a single tank of gas.

www.larsonelectronics.com

Eurostone Pavers

Willow Creek Paving Company
Oakdale, Minn.

Eurostone Pavers
Eurostone Pavers
Willow Creek Paving Stones’ Eurostone Pavers feature the texture of natural stone and are available in five colors: Mocha, Bleu, Crème, Black and Brik. As a classic solution for walkways, driveways, patios and other outdoor spaces, Eurostone Pavers are suitable for both traditional and permeable applications. Permeable applications work for municipalities with residential and commercial impervious footprint limits and are a best practice in storm water management, reducing runoff while naturally infiltrating rainwater into the ground.

www.willowcreekpavingstones.com
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