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Cover – Kenworth T370 4WD
This truck is engineered with body
builders in mind. The transfer case is
mounted strategically to not interfere with
the placement of a body. Consequently,
the T370 AWD is perfectly suited for
flatdecks, cranes or plows. Municipalities,
construction, oilfield and many other
industries are potential customers for this
tough and reliable four wheel drive. A
variety of wheel bases and GVW ratings
are available…
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The Smarter Work Zone
Signal timings, permanent message
systems, traffic video feeds and a variety
of sensors have all contributed to better
management of traffic in our day to day
travels. However, when construction
work zones are considered we all feel
like we are thrown back to the Stone
Age, and are compelled to tough it out
with the aggravation that comes from any
disruption to our normal commute. So,
why can’t work zones be smarter as well?
Peter Magnien, Alberta Traffic Supply,
explains why they can…
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Peterbilt Ranks Highest in Customer
Satisfaction Study
Peterbilt has achieved the highest ranking
in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power
and Associates 2011 ‘Heavy-Duty Truck
Customer Satisfaction Study’ in the
vocational truck segment. The Study is
based on interviews with more than 1,651
owner/operators and fleet managers of
1-year-old trucks. It analyzes customer
satisfaction in six key areas: engine;
transmission; ride/handling/braking; cab/
body; cost of operation; and warranty…
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The SNO-WAY 29 VHD Plow
The 29VHD is the top of the line in Vee
Plow technology. The unique single
adjusting arm blade leveling system
allows the operator to adjust the center
hinge for perfect plowing alignment and
no snow trail. With the Down Pressure
Hydraulic System as standard equipment
this plow will, according to Sno-Way,
clean better and can cut 30% of your
plowing time…
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Alberta Traffic Supply
The Smarter Work Zone
By Peter Magnien, Alberta Traffic Supply
We’ve all been there; stuck in traffic,
looking at an endless stream of taillights
stretched out in front of us. We inch
forward with no idea of what may be
contributing to our aggravation and are left
wondering how long we will have to wait
or if we should have taken another route.
Fortunately, the days of languishing in
this type of uncertainty are nearing an end
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with the expanding world of intelligent
transportations systems.
Whether we are aware of it or not, in
many of our municipalities Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS) have had an
active role in our lives for quite a while
now. Signal timings, permanent message
systems, traffic video feeds and a variety
of sensors have all contributed to better
management of traffic in our day to day
travels. However, when construction
work zones are considered, we all feel
like we are thrown back to the Stone Age
and are compelled to tough it out with
the aggravation that comes from any
disruption to our normal commute. So,
why can’t work zones be smarter as well?
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The truth is this capability does exist.
A Smart Work Zone, or SWZ, uses a
similar approach to ‘ITS’ in that a more
sophisticated approach is employed to
communicate real time information to
motorists so that they can make informed
choices. Let’s imagine that you’re looking
at that same stream of taillights mentioned
earlier but the difference now is that there
is a message trailer that informs you that
your travel time will be delayed by 10
minutes. Compared to not knowing what’s
going on at all, a delay of a few minutes
doesn’t seem so bad now does it? In itself
– this is one of the greatest benefits of an
’SWZ’ system; communicating real time
information to minimize driver frustration
and reduce traffic incidents.
An SWZ uses a variety of sensors that
are deployed along a roadway to collect
and send data to a computer that then
determines what message needs to be
uploaded to a portable message trailer
and displayed to the motorist. Changing
road conditions act as different triggers
for the type of message that needs to be
displayed. Imagine that – a truly dynamic
messaging system!
Three basic types of SWZ
systems
Traffic-responsive systems: Continuously
monitor real-time traffic conditions and
automatically respond with appropriate
and dynamic messaging, such as driving
instructions and traffic condition
information. These systems are designed
to manage work zone traffic control and
to meet temporary traveler information
needs. They include; travel time
information, delay time information, route
management information, stopped traffic
warnings, dynamic speed displays and
dynamic lane merges.
Vehicle-responsive systems:
Continuously evaluate individual vehicle
characteristics and automatically produce
warnings directed to those specific vehicles.
These types of systems include; dynamic
speed displays, (radar trailers,) work space
intrusion warnings, and over dimension
warnings, (height clearance warnings).
Condition-responsive systems: Identify
and provide motorists with guidance about
real-time, a-typical roadway conditions,
especially hazardous or unique roadway
and weather conditions. Condition
responsive systems would include;
changeable speed limits, hazardous
roadway warnings (icy road conditions)
and truck entry, exit or crossing warnings.
When one considers the scope of these
basic systems, it becomes clear that
the benefits of SMZ’s are not limited
to simply reducing driver frustration.
Enhanced safety, reduced queue lengths,
increased roadway capacity, better
information quality and delivery, superior
work zone management and flexibility,
all improve with the collection of
relevant data and the delivery of real time
information to the motorist.
So, the next time that you are stuck trying to
plan another tricky traffic set-up, or worse,
are stuck in one – consider how an SMZ
might be the solution that you are looking for.
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Closed Circuit Camera
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To find out how you can implement smart
work zones through intelligent message
boards, arrow boards and user-friendly
traffic management software, please
contact Alberta Traffic Supply at
1-800-661-7346 or visit:
www.AtsTrafficGroup.com
A safe work zone…is a smart work zone!
Summer 2012
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CUBEX Announces
New Sales and Service
Facility in Edmonton
CUBEX has announced the opening of a new sales and service
facility in Edmonton. According to CUBEX, the decision to
expand its operations to Edmonton is in line with its policy
of providing superior sales and service support to its new and
existing customer base throughout the province. The new
Edmonton location will provide the required facilities to better
serve its customers in the Edmonton and northern Alberta region.
The new facility will be located at:
11720-181 Street
Edmonton, AB T5S 1M6
Telephone: 1 877-GO-CUBEX
See the next edition of EQUIPMENT REVIEW for more...
Low Volume Roads – Load
Management Practices
A pooled fund project by TAC (Transportation Association of
Canada)
Almost all Canadian provinces restrict truck axle weights to
varying extents during the spring thaw period. This results in
an extra hauling cost for the trucking industry. The extra energy
consumption also results in environmental pollution. On the
other hand, several provinces allow trucks to carry extra weight
during the winter months. The weight limit, methods used to
trigger the start, end and duration of the spring load restriction and
winter premium periods vary among Canadian jurisdictions. The
varying load limits and durations may hinder the route and load
management for interprovincial truck traffic.
The TAC Pavements and Soils and Materials Standing Committees
have identified issues including a lack of pavement design
procedures that specifically address very low truck volume roads,
continued industry pressure for variations to weights and tire
configurations, the lack of a robust mechanistic-based analysis
procedure for identifying the need for weight restrictions, the
impacts of varying weights on such roads, and others. A brief survey
of low volume road pavement design and load management practices
in Canada was conducted at the end of 2011 to determine the current
state of practices. The survey indicated that there is a need for a
load management best practice guide. Accordingly, this project is
intended to synthesize the state of practice in transportation agencies
and provide guidance for possible enhancements. Future work
could examine the potential for harmonization of load management
practices among Canadian jurisdictions.
The project will involve review and assessment of the current
practices and research to:
• Manage seasonal weights including the selection of roads,
weight limits, methods used to determine dates of the spring
restrictions and winter weight premiums.
• Provide recommendations to identify a pavement structure as
requiring spring load restrictions.
• Summarize the mechanistic responses of weak pavements
including the seasonal variation and the impact on pavement
service life.
• Recommend how pavement designs can be adjusted to optimize
the economic aspect of weight restrictions and premiums.
• Synthesize relevant technology that is available to manage the
seasonal loadings. Project deliverables will include a final
report (in English and French) and a workshop to present the
findings and recommendations.
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News from Stahl
Peterbilt
Kobelco SK210
Mark 9 Excavator
More power and faster
engine response
Kobelco has introduced the SK210 fullsize, high-performance excavator to the
Kobelco Mark 9 excavator series. These
new Tier 4 models include the SK260,
SK295, SK350 and SK485 excavators.
The versatile SK210 Mark 9 delivers
a 10-percent improvement in both fuel
efficiency and productivity, with more
power and faster engine response.
Featuring an upgrade to Kobelco’s
intelligent hydraulics and a new
Economy Power Mode, the SK210 Mark
9 is equipped with a selective catalytic
reduction (SCR) emission solution for
excavators. A new ROPS/FOPS certified
cab provides a larger, more comfortable
work environment, and a low engine cover
and standard rear-view camera improve
operator visibility and productivity.
For improved system efficiency and
reduced component wear, the Kobelco
SK210 Mark 9 also features a fully
automatic engine and hydraulic warm-up
system. This warms the hydraulic circuit
to an optimum 126° F (52° C).
“As with all the Mark 9 models, the
SK210 continues Kobelco’s tradition as a
technology leader,” said Reece Norwood,
Kobelco platform manager. “This new
machine delivers the precise control and
feel expert operators prefer. The SK210
Mark 9 can dig the trench, crane the pipe
and finish with even better precision. Plus,
our new SCR solution will deliver more
useable engine power and fuel efficiency.”
continuous improvement in hydraulic
controls, based on extensive customer
input and product testing.
“The SK210 Mark 9 excavator maximizes
the unique capabilities of its Tier 4 Interim
certified FPT engine and optimized
hydraulics with the upgraded ITCS,”
Norwood said. “ITCS recognizes the
operator’s moves and assists by providing
power where and when it is needed. It
also provides hydraulic sensitivity for fine
grading and leveling.”
Integrated swing priority provides
seamless and smooth transition
of additional pump power to the
swing function. Automatic hydraulic
regeneration feeds the cylinder demanding
oil first, with oil that is being pushed
out of another cylinder. This requires
much less energy than having to re-pump
the oil again, and also allows the next
action to happen with faster response.
The independent travel feature, activated
with a switch, dedicates a pump to
travel motors for better movement while
performing other functions, such as when
handling pipe while moving to the trench.
“The Kobelco Mark 9 excavators
set the industry standard in terms of
controllability, especially in multifunction
applications,” Norwood said. “Operators
will appreciate the impressive control and
smoothness of the SK210 Mark 9, and the
added confidence will make them even
more productive. The ease of operation
makes a good operator a great operator,
and allows a novice excavator operator to
be a good, productive operator.”
Kobelco Mark 9 upgrades to the main
valve and intelligent hydraulics, as well as
new joysticks with proportional controls
for the auxiliary hydraulics, contribute to
the controllability upgrades of this new
excavator.
The Power Boost feature on the SK210
Mark 9 delivers 10-percent more bucket
breakout force on command, without
time limit, while the Heavy Lift delivers
10-percent more lifting and swing
capability on command, without time limit.
For more information contact your local
Kobelco dealer.
“Peterbilt’s vocational vehicles consistently
exceed customer expectations in a wide
variety of configurations and applications.
We are extremely proud that our superior
level of customer satisfaction is reflected in
the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 study
as customers rated Peterbilt’s vocational
vehicles as the greatest in the industry,”
says Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Director of
Sales and Marketing.
“This recognition represents the dedication
of the entire Peterbilt organization from
our superior dealer network, which
provides exceptional customer service, to
our employees across North America who
are committed to designing, manufacturing
and supporting the highest quality product
available in the marketplace today.”
Peterbilt’s Class 8 vocational lineup
includes the rugged Models 367, 365
and 348, designed to withstand the
rigors of daily severe service markets in
construction, dump, mixer, logging and
other vocational applications, where the
Improved controllability and
productivity
The upgraded Intelligent Total Control
System (ITCS) incorporates the
culmination of three generations of
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Peterbilt has achieved the highest ranking
in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power
and Associates 2011 ‘Heavy-Duty Truck
Customer Satisfaction Study’ in the
vocational truck segment.
In the study, J.D. Power and Associates
reported, “Peterbilt ranks highest and
performs particularly well in the engine
and cost of operation factors.” The J.D.
Power and Associates study is based on
interviews with more than 1,651 owner/
operators and fleet managers of 1-yearold trucks. The study analyzes customer
satisfaction in six key areas: engine;
transmission; ride/handling/braking; cab/
body; cost of operation; and warranty.
The Kobelco SK210 Mark 9 features an
operating weight of 47,840 lbs (21,700
kg) and a dig depth of 21 ft 3 in (6.47 m).
The new model delivers 160 horsepower
(119.3 kW).
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Peterbilt Ranks Highest in
Customer Satisfaction among
Heavy-Duty Vocational Trucks in
J.D. POWER and Associates Study.
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workload and environment demand trucks
to perform day in and day out.
“Peterbilt’s Models 367 and 365
provide unmatched quality, durability,
reliability and overall performance,”
says Woodall. “Each vehicle is designed
and manufactured to endure the most
challenging work environments, provide
lasting value and ensure our customers’
business needs are always addressed to
help increase their profitability.”
Also introducing Speaker’s Full
Line of LED Headlights
J.W. Speaker has announced the release
of a revolutionary family of new LED
headlights, which, according to J.W.
Speaker are designed to change the world
of vehicular lighting as we know it. More
energy efficient, more durable, longerlasting and considerably less costly to
maintain, J.W. Speaker claims this new
breed of LED headlight is unlike anything
else currently available on the market.
Perfect for OEM or retrofit applications,
these non-glare headlights offer brighter,
whiter colour and a superior light pattern
– ultimately providing drivers with
improved visibility.
To find out more, contact Stahl Peterbilt
at 800-252-7981, or visit Facebook/
StahlPeterbilt.
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RPM Tech Snow
Blowers
Industrial Machine Inc., known to many as
IMI, is an Alberta-based equipment company
with over forty five years of experience
specializing in the sale and service of
municipal equipment. The manufacturers
IMI represents in Alberta include:
• BOSS - Snow Plows
• RoadHog - Cold Planers, Road Saws
RPM Tech’s line of loader-mounted
industrial snow blowers
• HI-WAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY Sanders and Snow Plows
R.P.M. Tech is a North American leader
in the design, manufacture, maintenance
and distribution of industrial loader
mounted snow blowers, self propelled
snow blowers, multifunctional vehicles,
Rail and metro maintenance vehicles,
Airport maintenance vehicles construction
equipment as well as heavy equipment and
specialized on and off highway vehicles
for worldwide markets.
• CRAFCO INC - Magnum Spray Patchers
R.P.M. manufactures a line of mounted
• ZAMBONI COMPANY - Zamboni Ice
Resurfacers
• RPM TECH INC. - Loader Mounted
and Self Propelled Snow blowers
• RPM. TECH INC. - Cameleon
Municipal Utility Vehicles
industrial snow blowers for loaders and
tractors offering a snow removal capacity
ranging from 1600 to 5000 tons of snow
per hour. Practical and economical, these
detachable snow blowers can adapt
your equipment to the toughest snow
conditions and provide solutions to snow
removal needs.
RPM217 Detachable Snow Blower The RPM217 is dual stage loader mounted
snow blower, featuring two 17 inch
augers, a CAT C6.6 turbo diesel engine
and telescopic loading chute. The RPM
217 can clear up to 2000 tons of snow per
hour and cast snow up to 150ft either left
or right through the drum or load trucks
RPM217 Detachable Snow Blower
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either on the left or right through the
telescopic loading chute.
RPM220 Detachable Snow Blower The RPM220 is dual stage loader mounted
snow blower, featuring two 20 inch
augers, a CAT C7turbo diesel engine and
telescopic loading chute. The RPM 220
can clear up to 2,750 tons of snow per
hour and cast snow up to 150ft either left
or right through the drum or load trucks
either on the left or right through the
telescopic loading chute.
RPM227 and 227M Detachable Snow
Blower
The most powerful two stage dual auger
detachable industrial snow blower of the
RPM220 Detachable Snow Blower
line, the RPM 227 and RPM 227M both
feature two 27 inch augers, a CAT C9
turbo diesel engine and telescopic loading
chute. The RPM 227 can clear up to 3,000
tons of snow per hour and cast snow up to
150ft either left or right through the drum
or load trucks either on the left or right
through the telescopic loading chute.
RPM Tech continues to be a leader in
the industry in quality, technology and
innovation. One area where RPM Tech
stands out is its investment in technology
and controls for ease of operation,
maintenance and fleet management. All
RPM Tech loader mounted snow blowers
feature the heavy duty control and display
system PLUS +1 from Sauer Danfoss
which has many advantages, some of
which are noted below:
• A controller using a muliplex CAN
communication
• Display on a 256 color LCD screen of
31/8 inch by 53/4 in.
• Joystick with integrated functions such
as control of hydraulic functions, engine
speed and chute.
• One key ignition switch
• Simultaneous display on one page of
the engine information such as RPM,
oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel
level, engine load, battery voltage and
engine hours.
• Alarms and warning lights are also
displayed such as engine alarm lights,
engine clutch light, headlight state, low
engine oil pressure light, high engine
temperature lights (air and coolant) and
low level engine load.
• Error code display
• Periodic maintenance display
• Service menu allowing for:
• Configuration of clutch
• Configuration of joystick
• Engine codes
• Password protected.
Industrial Machine Inc, has over twenty-plus
years of experience selling and servicing
RPM Tech snow blowers in Alberta, with a
large stock of OEM parts, a knowledgeable
and dedicated parts department and factory
trained service technicians.
For more information on the featured
RPM Tech loader mounted snow blowers
or any other product manufactured by
RPM Tech, please contact Industrial
Machine Inc. at: (780) 944 6986 or visit:
www.industrialmachine.ca
Kenworth’s T370 4WD
Power, Versatility
and Traction
The recently introduced Kenworth
T370 Four Wheel Drive is Kenworth’s
entry into the medium duty four wheel
drive market. The T370 is available in
a single rear axle configuration with the
Allison automatic transmission. Fabco is
the supplier for the front drive axle with
weights available up to 16,000 lbs. Rear
axle ratings are up to 23,000lbs complete
with 26,000lb springs. The T370 is
powered by Paccar’s fully compliant and
industry leading PX6 or PX8 engine with
horsepower up to 325 providing
excellent performance over a smooth rpm
range. The Fabco transfer case is a two
speed design with high and low ranges.
This truck is engineered with body
builders in mind. The transfer case is
mounted strategically to not interfere with
the placement of a body. Consequently,
the T370 AWD is perfectly suited for
flatdecks, cranes or plows. Municipalities,
construction, oilfield and many other
industries are potential customers for this
tough and reliable four wheel drive. A
variety of wheel bases and GVW ratings
are available. The T370 cab is renowned in the trucking
industry for quality and strength. The cab
is a huck-bolted aluminum cab complete
with piano hinges. Mirrors are mounted to
the cab rather than the door to eliminate
vibration and continual adjustment. The
sloped hood of the T370 allows for
excellent visibility and increased safety.
The T370 also features large windows, a ‘real
truck’ instrument panel and air-ride driver’s
seat. Almost nothing in it looks ‘automotive’
except the steering wheel, but its smoothly
contoured spokes provide a place for drivers
to comfortably rest their hands, and in a
frontal wreck the wheel won’t pierce a
driver’s chest in the way an old-fashioned
straight-spoke and small-hub wheel might.
The steering column tilts and telescopes so
drivers can get the wheel just right.
RPM227 and 227M Detachable Snow Blower
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Features & Options
• Front axles from 10K - 16K
• Rear Axles from 16K - 23K
• Paccar PX8 Engine
• Allison Automatic • PTO capability with Allison
• Air Brakes • Fabco Transfer Case
For further information contact your local
Greatwest Kenworth branch, or visit:
www.greatwestkenworth.com
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MONROE WINTER
ROAD MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT
FROM COMMERCIAL
TRUCK EQUIPMENT
The Monroe Truck Equipment Snow
& Ice Division has been manufacturing
quality equipment since 1983. It markets
and services products throughout the
world and has an international network
of distributors in the USA and Canada.
Monroe manufactures a complete line
of winter road maintenance equipment
and is represented in western Canada by
Commercial Truck Equipment.
Monroe’s Full Trip One Way Plows
One way plows incorporate the same
rugged design characteristics as straight
reversible plows.
Specifications include all those listed
for the straight reversible plows with the
main difference of a ‘No Trip’ feature,
heights of 30” and 39”, and discharges
of 47”, 52”, and 66”. One Way plows are
also available in fixed angle or reversible
with an adjustable moldboard pitch. They
are manufactured in 100% continuouslywelded moldboard and with heavy duty,
4-point hinged push-frames.
SPREADERS
Pickup V-Box
PLOWS
Full Trip Straight Reversible Plows
Monroe straight reversible plows feature
a full list of advanced specifications.
Slotted Trip, Compression Trip Edge,
and Torsion Trip Edge plows are
available in 10’, 11’, and 12’ lengths,
with available heights of 36”, 41”,
and 48”. Durability is provided with
horizontal bracing and a heavy duty
3/4” x 4” x 4” bottom angle.
The Monroe Pickup V-Box Spreader is
available for light duty vehicles including:
3/4-ton pickups, 1-ton and HD-Super
Duty with flatbed or dump body, and
Pull-behind trailer mount. Spreaders are
available in mild steel, and 304 stainless
steel. A choice of engine-driven or
hydraulic-driven units are available.
Features:
• 8’, 1.8 cubic yard capacity
• 100% continuously-welded
• Self-cleaning pintle chain
• Short spinner for pickup truck
mounting, adjustable baffles, 13”
spinner disc
• 9 HP engine
• 1-1/4” drive and idler shafts
• 4-bolt relubeable bearing
Options:
• Inverted V
• Hold down kit
• Vertical hopper extensions
• 7’ and 10’ lengths
• Electric throttle control
• Battery
• Center high-mount stop light
• Hydraulic drive auger in lieu of chain
The cutting edge is 5/8” x 8”,
AASHTO top punched. Durable
compression springs, heavy duty
4-point hinged pushframe, various
light packages, two double-acting
3” x 10” reversing cylinders with
adjustable Chevron packing, crossover
relief valve, ship and car channel
A-frame, and abrasion-resistant hoses
with steel clamps complete the long
list of standard features.
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SNOWBLAST
Snowblowers
MSV and MV V-Box Spreaders
The Monroe V-Box Spreader is designed
and built for long lasting, heavy duty,
reliable service. Both models, MSV and
MV, are available in mild steel, and 304
stainless steel with 100% continuouslywelded construction. A choice of slidein or chassis-mount is offered, in sizes
ranging from 8’ to 17’.
An efficient and effective solution
The SNOWBLAST tractor-mounted series
snowblowers is a solution to blowing in
all types of snow conditions from wet
slushy snow to hard compacted frozen
snow. SNOWBLAST snowblowers will
efficiently blow snow on roads, in fields,
farm yards, even inside livestock pens.
This provides operators with effective
and efficient performance combined with
quality workmanship.
Features (MSV):
• Tip-up spinner assembly
• 4-bolt flange bearings
• 2” idler shaft
• Spring-loaded chain take-up bearing
• Front and rear wipers
• Rear diverter chute
• Replaceable chain shields, 10 gauge
• 3/8” x 1-1/2” bar flights
• 50:1 or 25:1 gearbox with 2” drive shaft
• Top screens
Features (MV):
• Bolt-on spinner assembly
• 4-Bolt flange bearings
• 1-1/2” idler shaft
• Spring-loaded chain take-up bearing
• Front and rear wipers
• Rear diverter chute
• Formed chain shields, 10 gauge
• 1/4” x 1-1/2” bar flights
• 50:1 or 25:1 gearbox with 1-1/2” drive
shaft
• Top screens
Pre-wetting Systems
Pre-wetting is increasing in popularity
with up to 40% savings in granular
materials being reported when pre-wetting
with liquids deicing chemicals.
Features:
• Hydraulic and electric systems available
• 15 to 400 gallon tank capacities
• Simple on/off systems to closed-loop
system
• Mounting hardware available in powdercoated mild steel or stainless steel
branch of Commercial Truck Equipment,
or visit: www.comtruck.ca
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Commercial’s new Sales, Service and Parts facility in Calgary
Along with recent corporate expansion and consolidation, Commercial has moved to a new
purpose built, state-of-the-art facility in Calgary. Situated on a five acre parcel, the facility
has more than ample capacity to accommodate future expansion.
SNOWBLAST are single stage
snowblowers designed for the roughest
winters and built to work in extreme
conditions. Charles Mehlhaf, original
founder of Wildcat Manufacturing Co.
Inc., designed the “Wildcat” snowblower
product line in the mid 1970’s. “Wildcat”
blowers was a very popular brand in
Alberta, and many units remain in
operation today. “Wildcat” is now known
as “SNOWBLAST”, with the same
principles of quality and design being
applied in the manufacture of the blowers.
There are no second stage augers to plug,
and the heavy-duty construction of the
frame, fans, and CAT II-III Quick Hitch
provide excellent durability.
The outer cutting edge surrounds the
entire blower for easy cutting through the
toughest of packed snow. A shear Bolt
on the front of each fan will shear off if
the blower hits any major obstructions
preventing blower damage. The shear
bolts are located on the front of each fan
for easy access to replace them, plus with
individual fan shear bolts it eliminates any
sudden stresses or jars to pass through the
rest of the drive system. When shear bolts
shear, brass bushings prevent the fan from
seizing onto the shaft.
The building has fourteen service bays and has been designed so that additional service bays,
up to fourteen more, can be added without disrupting day to day business. Commercial’s
facility also includes a full service driveline shop for repair, installation and custom
builds - also a dedicated PTO bench for custom build and repairs of PTO’s and hydraulic
components. A large warehouse and extra large yard provide generous space for parts
inventory and equipment and vehicle storage.
Commercial Equipment Corporation, Commercial’s utility and utility rental division, has
now been brought under the umbrella of CTEC and is now working in this facility. Ideally
located in the foothills Industrial area of Calgary, the facility offers extremely easy access,
being located at the junction of 114 Avenue and 48 Street SE.
The address is: 11199-48th Street S.E. Calgary, Alberta, T2C 5H4.
SNOWBLAST tractor-mounted blowers
use a unique spiral feeding system. Two
bars stretching in front of the fans cut and
slice the snow, throwing it back into the
impellars. The angle of the spiral cutting
bar lines up to the paddles and snow
comes from the bar directly into the blade
for a fast, even discharge. The fans are
constructed of 3/8” backs, 3/8” paddles,
and 3/8” gussets. All fans are balanced
with a balance weight to prevent vibration.
Two Spout options available allow
operators to choose what fits their needs.
Use the single chute to blow in a specific
area or into trucks, or use the double-chute
for free casting. This allows tailoring
of the blower to specific needs. Eight
bearing mounted rollers on the base of the
spout allow for easy rotation plus raises
the spout up creating an air gap which
eliminates spout freeze downs.
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On all “A” Series blowers, all chains
and sprockets are completely enclosed
in an oil reservoir creating quality
lubrication which translates into longer
chain and sprocket life and less friction.
This translates into more efficiency for
increased productivity. Fan shaft bearing
are 4-bolt piloted flange which fit into the
chain drive housing which takes the stress
off of the 4 bolts. Cylindrical pressure
is absorbed from the bearing, through
the pilot, and into the housing itself. The
blower is
mounted to
the tractor
using a
heavy duty
hitch system
that will
accommodate
a standard
3-point
or QuickCoupler hitch
on the tractor.
SNOWBLAST offers a 2-Year Limited
Warranty (1-year parts and labor, 2-years
parts).
For further information contact CUBEX
in Calgary, or the new CUBEX facility in
Edmonton, or visit: www.cubexltd.com
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plow hydraulics allows operators to
scrape or back-drag more snow in less
time resulting in 30% more efficiency.”
• Pre-Drilled Top Blade Rail - allows for
E-Z Installation of E-Z Fit Deflector
• Custom designed to accept the E-Z
Switch Wings
• Patented Shock Killer Trip Return
System - reduces return shock to truck
and driver
efficiency by up to 30%
• Superior Paint for Corrosion Resistance
- zinc phosphate rinse, E-Coat primer
and powder coat finish
DEL branch, or visit: www.caytec.com
• Fast-Force Hydraulic System
• EIS – Energy Interruption System
- down-time reduction, corrosion
elimination and plug and play design
• Down Pressure Hydraulics System
- scrapes clean forward and back
dragging and increases snow-moving
The hydraulic system design virtually
eliminates “skipping” during backdragging, a problem found in other plow
type designs.
The SNO-WAY 29
VHD Plow
Wireless and
Programmable
Sno-Way’s patented wireless Pro Control
plow control offers the ultimate in-cab
flexibility. The Sno-Way wireless control
can be mounted virtually anywhere in
the cab and is simple to operate with
either hand. In addition, the wireless Pro
Control eliminates cumbersome dash
wires that can easily become tangled
or restrict placement of the control especially for left hand use. The wireless
Pro Control keeps truck cabs in original
condition and installs in minutes with
no drilling or wire harness “snaking”
through the vehicle firewall. A wired
version is also available.
Fits HD 3/4 Ton to Class 5 Trucks
The 29VHD is the top of the line in Vee Plow technology. The
unique single adjusting arm blade leveling system allows the
operator to adjust the center hinge for perfect plowing alignment
and no snow trail. With the Down Pressure Hydraulic System as
standard equipment, this plow, according to SNO-WAY, will clean
better and can cut 30% of plowing time. With the addition of
the optional E-Z Switch Wings operators have a plow that offers
exceptional versatility and durability.
Features
‘Down Pressure’ hydraulics for
scraping and back-dragging
• Patented Ground Hugger Blade Design
- keeps plow on the ground
• Patented MaxADJUST Leveling
System
According to Sno-Way, its patented Down Pressure snow plow
hydraulics is a superior plow upgrade, and only Sno-Way has it.
Sno-Way also claims that no other plow manufacturer offers this
option. Sno-Way states, “Some may claim that their heavy weight
plows produce results like Down Pressure snow plow hydraulics,
but take it from us no plow will clean as efficiently or as quickly
as a Sno-Way plow. Sno-Way’s exclusive Down Pressure snow
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• Double Acting Wing Cylinders –
maximum force forward and back
• Tube Steel/Tab-Slot and Lock
Construction - engineered for load
force absorption and durability
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Healthy landscape,
conserving resources,
saving money
WMS will assist your irrigation crews and
turf managers in doing what they do best,
and that is manage turf, lower maintenance
costs, and an increase in community
acceptance as the green spaces will look
better - and the irrigation will only be
running in times of need. The vandalism
issue in every community is always a
concern and a WMS will give you all
the best tools to combat this. Whether
it’s an entire system shutoff during grad
weekend, water window management to
stay out of the peak vandal hours, or zone
shutdown and alarm, once a sprinkler is
kicked off it minimizes water waste and
site damage liability. Keeping your water
window to a minimum is of paramount
importance in the summer months. User
groups playing soccer or baseball etc on
overly wet fields in the morning causes
turf damage, site liability, as well as bad
rapport with the user groups. Then the
favorite, in the back of the minds of all
municipal agencies, are the calls from
locals on a rainy day giving you grief
that the city irrigation is running during
rainfall. A good quality WMS solves all of
these issues, and more.
Alberta User Groups Lead the Way
The Toro ‘Sentinel’ Series WMS is
an advanced, state-of-the-art Water
Management System. Recently, with
consulting from Ion Irrigation, based
in Calgary, the Government of Alberta
installed a Sentinel system at the
Legislative Grounds in Edmonton. As
this project nears completion, they are
already reaping the rewards of an efficient,
reliable, state of the art WMS.
In Canada, Toro supplies sites such as;
The Cities of Nanaimo, Kelowna, Prince
George, Burnaby, North Van, West Van,
Delta, U of A, U of C, U of S, along
with a number of large commercial
users. In September of 2009, the City of
Saskatoon began what is believed to be
the largest one-time purchase of central
control products seen to date. The Beijing
Olympic village was 162 controllers. The
combined controller count of AC and DC
sites in Saskatoon is in excess of 200 as of
August 2010. Network communications to
five hubs and four weather stations control
the ET based run times. Their choice for
the project was the Toro Sentinel System,
with the cities of Trail, Coquitlam, and the
Town of Ajax choosing Sentinel as well,
soon after. Other customers include the
Beijing Olympic city, Disney World Wide
World of Sports, Notre Dame University,
and Princeton University.
Who is your Sentinel?
The Sentinel WMS will automatically
adjust irrigation runtimes based on
current weather data provided by your
choice of a number of weather sources.
The system will monitor all irrigation
cycles and respond to any anomalies due
to vandalism, broken mainlines, ‘real
time’ rainfall, or other hydraulic issues as
well as managing the flow of the system
maximizing efficiency of the sprinklers
and minimizing the water/vandalism
window. Maintenance of irrigation sites is
made efficient and user-friendly with the
handheld remote radio for accurate and
instant zone activations. A well designed
and operated WMS can show an end-user
a savings in Irrigation water use in the
range of 35% and beyond.
Using a Water Management Control System Can Achieve All Three
By EMCO Waterworks Group
For some, the cost of water is not something
they look at by means of “dollars and
cents”. In the end, the cost to filter, deliver,
and maintain our potable water supply
is substantial. Reducing water usage
ultimately minimizes the demand on the
entire infrastructure throughout the country.
Each city may have different considerations
for considering a water management
system, and these may change from one
year to the next. Considering a system with
quality, and versatility in mind will aid in
maximizing your return on investment.
In the heat of the summer we can typically
expect water consumption to double.
Irrigation of parks, sports fields, and green
spaces will comprise the highest use of
water within your region. In turn, this also
creates the greatest potential area for water
savings. Today’s technological capability
is readily available. An integrated
irrigation water management system can,
and should, save 30-50% of the summer’s
water expenditure. This savings alone
would allow for a solid investment on
your conservation efforts.
We are all aware of low flush toilets, low
water use shower heads, and rain sensing
devices to reduce our water consumption.
If we take this one step further, and
consider the municipal infrastructure:
Pumping stations, pressure regulating
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valves, piping, etc., they have all been
designed to withstand maximum flow
capacity. This capacity would be seen
during the hottest week of the summer,
and irrigation is the catalyst for achieving
this peak. If you are able to reduce that
peak, this will reduce the demand, and
strain on the infrastructure. In turn, this
will increase the life span, and defer
costly upgrades to the system. Liability
is always an issue, and managing your
parks irrigation systems to minimize
the liability of a hillside slumping - or a
park or buildings flooding is a concern as
well. This is answered by a quality Water
Management System (WMS). Benefits
beyond those already mentioned are: A
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• Electrical current draw monitoring will
shut down a station with excessively
high electrical draw and notify the user
and continue program operation
• Ability to operate from one to six
programs simultaneously
• Its true two-way communication allows
for changes in the field to be uploaded
to the central computer and allows twoway communication with a hand-held
radio in stand –alone mode
• The Sentinel controller in the field
can also act as a re-hub (leapfrog) of
communication in the case of a remote
Sentinel controller residing beyond
the limitations of the standard UHF
communications. Again allowing for
a solid system and minimizing the
customer’s capital expenditures along
the way
Reducing the Carbon Footprint
Features of the Central Control
System
and daily ET rates, just to mention a few
reports, in print or graph format.
Sentinel has been designed to operate as
an ‘Irrigation Central Control’ system
without a middle manager or the continual
reliance on the office-based computer
or any additional hardware in the field.
Operating outside of the bounds of these
hardware limitations and maintenance
issues is a great benefit to the end user;
as Sentinel relies on nothing more
than the power to be on to operate as
a fully functional water management
system. Sentinel features true two-way
Industry Canada compliant UHF radio
communication, as well as the option
of Landline phone, Cellular, Ethernet,
SCADA, Fiber Optic, or Spread Spectrum,
or a combination of some or all of these
options.
Field Satellite Features
The numerous communication options
allows users to talk to an unlimited
number of satellites over any distance
overcoming typical communication
obstacles rendering many of Toro’s
competitors inoperable. Reporting
capabilities include: Water schedule; Water
usage, ET, Rain fall data, flow graphs,
zone runtimes, alarms status, electrical
status, rain fall and or rain off status,
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Some features of the Sentinel Field
Satellite include:
• Real time flow monitoring at the
Satellite without requiring additional
components when using flow sensors
with-in the system
• Field satellite retains full functionality
of the entire system thus not being
susceptible to any office computer or
communication malfunctions elsewhere
in the system
• Modular station counts from 12 to 96 in
12-station increments or in a two wire
decoder configuration for up to 200
stations or a hybrid of both
• Two sensor inputs per satellite; up to 4
flow sensor inputs per satellite
• Up to 16 programs and 8 start times per
program, station run times from one
minute to four hours and 59 minutes, or
options of repeats or continuous run
• Global adjustment from 0–250%;
percent adjust by program from 0–250%
• Ability to read and respond to numerous
high end weather stations
In addition, all of this can be run without
a connection to the local power grid.
Solar panels and DC power are quickly
taking over the Sentinel picture as more
than just a far-fetched option for power.
Now virtually every one of your Sentinel
irrigation controllers can be solar powered
and retain 100% of the functionality
of the AC powered units. Saves on the
connection cost to the grid and of course
the power to run the site. Saving power
goes hand in hand with saving water and
Sentinel does both very well.
Hand-held and Other Remote
Features
• The hand-held capability in stand-alone
or Central mode allows data commands
to manually turn on individual or
multiple stations, initiate programs,
advance through the system during
winterizing, or complete rain shutdown
to note a few
• Voice and data capable
• System on and off command activation
• Great remote access to zones positioned
in medians, boulevards, distant or hard
to reach sites
• Considered an advancement in Safety
management
• Onsite staffs’ best friend
EMCO Waterworks Group location, or
visit: www.toro.com
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New Case 621F
Wheel Loader
The Case 621F wheel loader can perform
in a wide range of applications, from
construction sites to aggregate operations.
Case also offers a Commodity King
option package that takes advantage
of its unique mid-mounted cooling
module. The Commodity King package
provides special cooling and air filtration
components for working in cement plants,
agriculture and other applications where
the machine operates in extremely dusty
or particulate-laden environments.
Case Construction Equipment
has introduced the new 621F
wheel loader. The new machine
provides up to a 10-percent
increase in fuel economy over the
previous model, while delivering
faster acceleration, quicker cycle
times and higher travel speeds.
The new Case 621F wheel loader, like other
models in the product line, evolved from the
company’s E Series machines. To meet Tier
4 Interim emissions standards, the Case F
Series wheel loaders use selective catalytic
reduction (SCR) technology, which results
in lower temperatures in the exhaust system
while optimizing combustion. The Case
621F wheel loader features a 6.7-liter Tier 4
Interim-certified engine that delivers up to
162 hp (121 kW). Classified as a 2.75 yd3
(2.1 m3) wheel loader, the Case 621F has an
operating weight of 26,641 lb (12 084 kg).
Significant fuel savings
Like other F Series models, the 621F
offers four programmable power modes
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to save fuel and increase available power.
These easy-to-program power modes –
Economy, Standard, Max and Auto – give
operators flexibility in matching engine
power to their jobs. A new dual-mode
shutdown feature maximizes fuel economy
and monitors vital engine components.
Using the fuel-saver mode, the operator
can limit the time the machine will idle.
The desired shutdown time can be set in
five-minute increments. The automatic
engine shutdown feature can provide up to
another 30 percent in fuel savings.
Breakthrough productivity
The new Case wheel loaders include
standard limited-slip front and rear
axles that provide outstanding traction
in all conditions, especially in noncompacted surfaces, such as gravel.
Optional heavy-duty axles with locking
front and conventional rear differentials
help reduce tire wear when working on
hard surfaces. The standard four-speed
transmission with manual kick-down
capability provides maximum traction and
increased bucket penetration.
The award-winning Case joystick
steering enables operators to seamlessly
move between the joystick and steering
wheel for high-production operations.
An optional two-lever hydraulic control
system is available. The Case PowerInch
feature lets the operator quickly and
precisely approach targets in tight areas,
regardless of engine speed. PowerInch
maintains high RPMs to maximize
hydraulic power and control.
Comfort in the Cab
The Case 621F is the latest F Series
wheel loader model to provide enhanced
comfort and safety features that help boost
operator productivity. The cab offers an
unobstructed view to both edges of the
bucket or attachment, while a wide window
and sloping hood provide clear vision
to the rear. A new rearview, wide-angle
camera with an adjustable color monitor is
available in the Case F Series. The camera
option nearly eliminates blind spots and is
ideal for jobs that require operating around
other machines or workers.
For further information contact your local
Case dealer.
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Tensar P500
Turf/Earth
Reinforcement
Mats
Lafarge Duraclime
Asphalt
Reduces emissions, fuel consumption,
smoke, and odors
• Construction of reinforced soil lifts for
bioengineering streambank protection
Earth Anchor Technology
For high-load and severe erosion
applications, the North American
Green P500 Turf/Earth Reinforcement
Mat (TERM) is designed to offer veneer
stabilization and high tensile strength
for increased durability in high-impact
conditions. The combination of highstrength geogrids, heavy UV-stabilized
nets and a permanent polypropylene
fiber matrix allow for surface vegetation
without soil infilling. Unlike some woven
monofilament TRMs, the stitched matrix
does not impede vegetation growth.
When combined with Tensar’s North
American Green Earth Anchors (EA) the
P500 TERM forms a flexible armoring
system that controls erosion, reinforces
vegetation and stabilizes the earth in the
most extreme situations. The P500 Turf/
Earth Reinforcement Mat (TERM) is
designed to control erosion and reinforce
vegetation in high-load and severe erosion
applications. The P500 TERM features
easy installation with no soil infilling
required, yet offers the high-tensile strength
needed in certain high-impact river, canal,
and levee stabilization projects.
P500 TERM System Features and
Benefits
• Higher tensile strength for increased
durability in high-load conditions and
veneer stabilization
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• Combination of high strength geogrid,
heavy UV-stabilized nets, a permanent
polypropylene fiber matrix
• Stitched matrix allows for surface
application without soil infilling and
does not impede vegetation growth like
some woven monofilament TRMs.
• Surface application dramatically reduces
installation time, labor and cost
• Easy to install with no heavy equipment
required
• Offers flexible lining that won’t crack
and deteriorate like concrete, creating a
more economical design
Earth Anchors (EA), manufactured
exclusively for Tensar’s North American
Green erosion control product line, can
offer a system that controls erosion and
reinforces vegetation in the most extreme
situations – especially when combined with
turf/earth reinforcement mats (TERMs).
The North American Green Earth Anchors
reach deep into the soil strata to offer
enhanced anchoring in the worst conditions.
How Do Earth Anchors Work?
The corrosion resistant earth anchors
increase the mechanical strength of the
veneer both during installation and use. The
earth anchors are connected to a stainless
steel or galvanized tendon which extends
to the surface and is secured with a plate
that anchors the TRM. The surface plate
exerts a load on the anchor that compresses
the soil above the anchor and provides
resistance to further anchor movement.
‘Duraclime’ is one of the products in the
Durapave product range. It uses warm
mix asphalt technology to enable the
production of asphalt mixes at reduced
temperatures while also incorporating
higher levels of reclaimed asphalt
pavement (RAP) and asphalt shingle
modifier (ASM).
Technical Benefits of Duraclime
• Reduced emissions
• Lower consumption of fossil fuels
• Reduced smoke and odors
• Improved comfort, safety, and working
environment
• Improved workability
• Extended compaction time, with more
uniform compaction across the mat
• Reduced thermal segregation
• Proven performance in warm and cold
climates
• Ability to incorporate high levels of
recycled materials
Product Performance
Duraclime exhibits exceptional
performance characteristics: Longer
pavement life because the light oils
stay in the binder, reducing aging
hardening; reduced thermal segregation;
more uniform compaction; and longer
compaction times.
The superior performance of Duraclime
in North America has been demonstrated
through extensive laboratory testing as
well as on several in-service projects.
The Duraclime production process does
not affect the asphalt binder rheology or
performance grade (PG) classification.
Additionally, the lower mixing
temperatures are a sign of reduced aging
of the asphalt binder.
Asphalt pavement analyzer (APA) wheel
rut testing and tensile strength ratio
(TSR) moisture susceptibility testing
on Duraclime indicate comparable
performance to conventional HMA, with
the TSR results showing that Duraclime
has a high resistance to moisture-induced
damage.
For more information visit:
www.lafargenorthamerica.com
Product Overview
• Provides an aesthetically pleasing,
natural, “green” soft-armor solution
Mixed at lower temperatures, Duraclime
reduces emissions, fuel consumption,
smoke, and odors during the
manufacturing process. This improves
the comfort, safety, and environment for
workers during construction operations.
Residents in local communities and the
traveling public notice the improved air
quality near asphalt plants and paving
sites.
Applications for P500 TERM System
• Roadside channel / swale / slope
applications where conventional TRMs
are subject to damage from vehicular
traffic or maintenance equipment
• Rivers and canals where TRMs are
subject to damage from ice and/or
debris flows
• Levee protection requiring both
permanent erosion control and shallow
soil stability
• Shallow slope (veneer) stabilization and
erosion control
As a leading producer of building
materials, Lafarge is developing
innovative products and new solutions
for customers across the construction
industry, including a new range of
cements, high-strength concrete, and
multipurpose drywall, bringing greater
safety, comfort, and quality to everyday
surroundings. Lafarge Asphalt has
developed the ‘Durapave’ product range
to provide asphalt solutions, which deliver
optimum quality, performance, durability
and sustainability. Each of the products
in its Durapave series offers unique
performance characteristics designed to
address a range of needs such as moisture
damage, high axle loading and sound
attenuation.
Visit: www.nagreen.com for more
information.
The use of Duraclime can reduce the
carbon footprint of a plant by10 to 20
percent. With widespread implementation
at all asphalt plants in North America,
this reduction would be equivalent to
removing the emissions from 200,000 to
500,000 cars a year.
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