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NEWPRODUCTS LATEST INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
Caterpillar Introduces Five, New Backhoe Loaders
Caterpillar introduced five, new backhoe loader
models operating in the 14- and 15-foot size
classes: Cat 415, 416, 420, 420 XE and 430.
Building on the success of the Cat F2 Series backhoe loaders, the new line offers similar model
platforms to deliver component commonality
and operating similarities.
A redesigned operator display incorporates analog machine gauges with color LCD information
that is soft key controlled for easy navigation. Informational icon pop-ups offer quick navigation between
operating modes, while full text diagnostic descriptions simplify machine troubleshooting and maintenance.
The redesigned security system disables the engine, transmission and hydraulic system until a valid
passcode is entered via the LCD operator control screen or a machine-specific Bluetooth key is detected. As
with the F2 Series, pilot controls are standard on the 420 and 430 and optional on the 415 and 416 models.
New seat controls and touchscreen LCD operator display are now standard on the 420 XE.
All models are powered by a Cat C3.6 engine that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. For
the 415, 416, 420 and 420 XE, the engine consists of a service-free Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
emission solution, with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and diesel particulate filter (DPF). Cat 415 requires only the
DPF to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 requirements, avoiding the need for DEF. The DPF is designed to deliver reliable
operation throughout the machine's service life.
Lowering operating costs, the new engine delivers up to 10 percent improved fuel economy, compared
to the F2 Series. Selectable power management modes on the 420, 420 XE and 430 offer the choice of
Standard Mode engine performance for increased fuel savings or Standard Plus Mode to boost machine
performance by maximizing backhoe implement speeds. The 420 and 430 models come standard with
powershift transmission and spring-applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) parking brake.
Standard 4-wheel drive with rear differential lock on all models improves traction in poor ground
conditions. New boom cylinders on the 420 and 420 XE offer up to 15-percent more boom lift capability
to elevate operating performance. The 420 XE features electronic loader controls that enable selectable
parallel lift for increased material retention in loading applications.
These models also feature adjustable auxiliary hydraulic flow to the backhoe, so hydraulics can be finetuned to meet the operating specifications of hammer, thumb and auger attachments. Increasing machine
utilization, the new Cat line can be equipped from the factory, or as a field-installed kit, with an optional
Integrated Tool Carrier (IT) loader coupler for fast tool changes. Also lowering operating costs, the new
backhoe loaders are compatible with F2 series attachments.
To maximize machine uptime, the latest Cat Product Link comes standard. By customizing machine
operating data gathered like fuel usage, scheduled service reminders and fault code alerts, to meet specific
needs for improved fleet management.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Caterpillar, (888) 614-4328, cat.com

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'Hybrid Box' Offers Durability,
Flexibility in Shoring Products
ICON Equipment introduced
the newest addition
to its family of quality
manufactured aluminum
products. The Steel Framed
Aluminum "Hybrid" Box)
offers all the durability of
This example of an
steel, but the lightweight
ICON Hybrid Box is
flexibility of ICON-O-Lite
8 feet high by
10 feet long, with
Aluminum. Made from
4-foot spreaders.
Grade 50 steel, combo knife
edge for easy stacking and through wall spreader
collars, Hybrid is the strongest box on the market.
The ICON-O-LITE system is certified by a
Registered Professional Engineer to meet the
highest quality with an ultra-lightweight design.
It's comprised of modular panels, corners, vertical
rails, spreaders and the only specially designed steel
pullbar in the industry.
Its lightweight modular nature allows the
contractor to easily transport the shoring system in
a half-ton pickup truck and quickly assemble it in a
two-, three- or four-sided configuration for various
types of projects.
The hollow double wall aluminum panels of
the system are available in a full range of standard
sizes up to 14 feet in length with corner and vertical
rails available in 4- and 6-foot length. A variety of
spreader options is available, including adjustable
screw struts or jacks, adjustable telescopic steel
spreaders or steel pipe spreaders.
Since 1982, ICON has expanded to become
a full-service provider of trench shoring and
shielding market, manufacturing its equipment
and products for sale or rental.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ICON Equipment Distributors, Inc.,
(800) 836-5011, iconjds.com

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