The New Orleans Rental Show gives Canadians access to a big stage.
9 TALK TO THE EXPERTS
Education takes centre stage at the CRA Ontario Conference.
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4 LAST MINUTE TREAT
B.C. organizers act quickly with great results.
7 A DIFFERENT KIND OF EDUCATION
The Prairie Show says goodbye to Saskatoon with a special store tour.
10 ON THE FLOOR
Our roundup of some of the great new products launched at the 2015 rental shows.
5 DALE’S VISION
The CRA Atlantic remembers Dale Pardy.
8 OPENING DOORS
Quebexpo a natural fit for CRA managing director, Nathalie McGregor.
A GRAND REUNION
The Canadian rental family reconnects at its annual get-togethers.
By: Patrick Flannery
The ties that bind Canada’s rental industry were never more evident than at the 2015 rental shows this spring. Friends and family of two late business owners – Dale Pardy of Butler Scaffolding and Rentool and Jim Johnson of Cavalier Industries – were offered condolences and fond memories by their communities amid the usual buying, learning and laughter that accompanies the Canadian Rental Association’s flagship events.
Weather continues to be the dominant influence on Canadian trade show attendance. The snow banks in Moncton were higher than your car roof, and things were quiet as a result. Saskatoon, on the other hand, had experienced an unusually mild winter and temperatures were in the double digits. The show floor was buzzing along quite nicely as a result. Such are the facts of life for event organizers in the Great White North.
The following special digital report wraps up the highlights of the 2015 show season from across the country. Trade shows continue to be the lifeblood of the Canadian rental industry, giving buyers a chance to put their hands on the equipment they rely on to drive their businesses. The educational opportunities continue to be valuable for veterans and new store owners alike, with unparalleled access to industry experts for casual conversations and connections. It remains almost impossible to attend a rental event and not learn something. CRS
Above: The Pardy family – mother Sara and children, Emily and Tim –brought some youthful zing to the Atlantic banquet, as well as a tear or two. Dale Pardy passed away from lymphoma in December, 2014, at the age of 36.
2016 CRA SHOWS
BC REGIONAL TRADE SHOW
Jan. 22 - 23
Langley, B.C.
ATLANTIC REGIONAL TRADE SHOW
Feb. 13
Moncton, N.B.
CANADIAN RENTAL MART
March 8 - 9
Toronto, Ont.
PRAIRIE TRADESHOW
March 4 - 5
Edmonton, Alta.
QUEBEXPO
March 22 - 23
Laval, Que.
B.C. REGIONAL TRADE SHOW
LAST MINUTE TREAT
An emergency entertainment substitution pays off in B.C.
By: Ed Cosman
From the moment I stepped off the plane on Friday morning right through to when I flew back to Toronto on Sunday, the skies in Surrey, B.C. – home of the CRA B.C. trade show – treated everyone to a nonstop downpour. That, however, did not stop some 230 rental professionals from taking part in this annual event Jan. 23 and 24.
The show started on Friday afternoon with delegates visiting and making business deals with the 47 exhibiting companies, including first time exhibitor Valley Traffic Systems with Kelly Shannon and Bill Van Esch showing their latest traffic control products. Another first time exhibitor – Vic Khosla of Unique Business Systems – showed off his rental software system. Dinner that night was served on the show floor and the hospitality room back in the Cascades Hotel allowed everyone the opportunity
to unwind and exchange rental tales after the show closed for the day. The trade show resumed on Saturday morning with lunch served on the show floor.
John King from Total Equipment Sales was hard at work both days of the show even though his equipment wasn’t as it was stuck at customs and did not arrive in time. Rentquip Canada introduced their brand new line of Patron-branded water pumps at the show. Sizes range from a one-inch de-watering pump right through a four-inch trash pump. All are assembled in Canada with Honda engines.
On both show days a $1,000 prize was awarded to a rental store to spend with a show exhibitor. The daily winners were Arnold Buteau of Warner Rentals and Brad Wiebe of Star Rentals. Making his last appearance at a trade show was Multiquip’s Don Flint, who retired at the end of January.
The gala awards banquet was held on Saturday night. After a number of speeches the awards were presented.
The Rental Store of the Year was won by Warner Rentals with Ralph Warner accepting the award. The CRA B.C. Supplier of the Year went to Westerra Equipment with Grant Phillips accepting the award.
Afterwards the non-stop entertainment was provided by Tracey Bell who was pinch hitting on very short notice after Johnny “Bagpipes” Johnson cancelled due to illness. Bell impersonated a number of female singers including Janis Joplin, Madonna, Cher and more. The interactive show had the audience in stitches. A special mention needs to go out to Rentquip’s Jim Freeman and Bill Pedersen of Pedersens Rentals for their “voluntary” participation.
Impressionist Tracey Bell helps B.C. rental guys bring back their old moves from the ‘80s.
DALE’S VISION
The show “people want to go to.”
By: Patrick Flannery
About 100 rental professionals braved the towering snowbanks of Moncton, N.B., to participate in the CRA’s Atlantic Regional Trade Show at Casino New Brunswick. Attendees toured booths featuring 42 exhibitors and swapped stories of their struggles with the extreme winter weather that has clobbered the region for the past month. Some significant buying went on, with broad smiles on the faces at the Brooks Construction booth, among others.
The event opened with the CRA Atlantic banquet on the Friday night before the Saturday show. This year’s banquet was an emotional affair as the Atlantic local paid tribute to its departed president, the late Dale Pardy, with his wife, Sara, and children, Emily and Tim, in attendance. Pardy died of lymphoma in December at the age of 36. He was widely credited with rejuvenating the Atlantic association with his energy and enthusiasm, helping to build up the trade show, recruit a full board of directors and bring back the golf tournament after some years of decline. Memorializing Pardy, national Atlantic director Hank McInnis of Hewitt Rentals said, “Dale had
a vision for this association and this show. Now it is up to us to keep that vision alive.” He called for volunteers to stand for election to the CRA Atlantic’s open board positions.
Incoming CRA Atlantic president Murray Salter of Hewitt Rentals also honoured Pardy. “Dale wanted this association to be something people wanted to do, not something they felt they had to do,” Salter remembered.
The show floor had an indoor golf chipping game set up to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Business was brisk, with Tim Pardy filling in the gaps between paying golfers. At the end of the show attendees had raised $240, with McInnis announcing the CRA Atlantic would match the donation.
The show wrapped up as always with a draw for prizes donated by the exhibitors. CRS
Above: As these showgoers demonstrate, there is always a light and fun atmosphere at the Atlantic show. The late Dale Pardy, CRA Atlantic president, made sure of it.
THE RENTAL SHOW
OPTIMISM AND ENERGY
A rebounding U.S. economy powers the ARA’s Rental Show.
By: American Rental Association
The New Orleans theme was a big hit at the traditional Canadian Hospitality night at The Rental Show. No one does it like Haulotte’s Tom Bell.
Even with greater anticipation and increased expectations for The Rental Show 2015 in New Orleans, the optimism and energy could be felt from all facets of the rental industry throughout the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from Feb. 22 through 25.
That optimism and energy also are reflected in the final attendance numbers, which increased for the sixth consecutive year – a milestone that hasn’t been achieved by The Rental Show since the early 1980s. Rental business attendance increased nearly five per cent this year over 2014.
While the attendance growth was apparent throughout the exhibit hall when it opened, the enthusiasm wasn’t limited to the show floor. The pre-show Events and Tents workshop on Feb. 21 had been sold out since November with 450 registrants, plus the wide variety of educational seminars on Feb. 22 attracted attendees in great numbers. Then there was the keynote session featuring Denver
Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning on Feb. 23, drawing a capacity crowd that gave the NFL’s only five-time MVP numerous standing ovations before, during and after his address.
Christine Wehrman, ARA CEO, was pleased with the remarkable way attendees and exhibitors were enjoying one another throughout The Rental Show, participating fully in the programs and events, and using the networking opportunities the show provides.
“Everything at the show was working at the highest level this year. There was strong interest in meeting with exhibitors, purchasing of equipment, excellent networking and positive attitudes from all attendees and exhibitors,” Wehrman said.
“There is an optimistic outlook for the future of the equipment rental industry, short-term and long-term. Everyone is very confident of the future being a stronger marketplace and they are investing in the growth of the industry.”
Paul Phelon of Timp Rental Center in Orem, Utah, now ARA’s chairman of the board, noticed that confidence as well. “The show had a great deal of energy, with a lot of people in New Orleans and a high level of buying activity. Members were flooding the show floor and vendors were excited to see people coming”, Phelon said.
Exhibitors felt the energy throughout The Rental Show also. “People were buying from the beginning of the show and others were shopping and then coming back to finalize quotes,” said Clay Eubanks of Takeuchi Manufacturing. “We knew it was going to be good because the economy overall is doing better. The show this year was like the old days with a buzz and buying activity.”
Next year, a celebration of ARA’s 60th anniversary will be the focus of The Rental Show. Dates for the show are Feb. 21 to 24 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF EDUCATION
Store tours a special feature in Saskatoon.
By: Patrick Flannery
Saskatoon put its best foot forward at the March 14 Prairie Show, thanks to double-digit temperatures and another strong combined effort by the Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba CRA locals. About 160 attendees made for a lively show floor and over 50 visitors enjoyed a Friday tour of some impressive Saskatoon rental operations. But the big news of the show was the announcement that it would move to Edmonton in 2016.
Cavalier founder Jim Johnson was on everyone’s minds following his death Feb. 27 at the age of 69. His son, T.J., and daughter, Brittni, were approached many times with condolences and old stories. T.J. and Brittni now own Cavalier as president and vice-president, respectively. CRA chairman, Marc Mandin, paid tribute to Johnson in a speech at the banquet, noting his exuberance, his emphasis on quality and his enthusiastic support for the association.
ARA president, Terry Turner, was on hand for the Friday tour and to speak at the Saturday night banquet. Turner thanked the western locals for the warm welcome to Canada and mentioned his delight at suddenly becoming 25 per cent richer just
by crossing the border.
David Mintenko, CRA national president, made the official announcement of the show’s move to Edmonton at the banquet. He recognized the strong efforts of the Saskatchewan local over the years to host the show and build it into the successful event it is. The move was formalized with the “hand off” of a Roughriders football, signed by the Saskatchewan board, to Alberta national director Jim Boddez. Reaction around the show to the move was positive, with many exhibitors expressing excitement at gaining exposure to the hot northern Alberta oil-field rental market at the next show.
In lieu of a traditional educational seminar program, the Prairie Show featured a wellorganized tour of three Saskatoon stores (Handy Group, The Rent It Store, and Hub City Display), one equipment dealership (Earthworks) and a local microdistillery, LB Distillers. Three guesses as to which stop was most popular.
It was a big show for Doug Krasowski of Wacker Neuson, who took home both the Doug Mitchell Award and the Dickie Doo award. The Doug Mitchell Award recognizes industry
knowledge and contributions to the associations. The Dickie Doo honours those who have grown to a certain stature in the western rental industry.
Fundraising through a 50/50 draw and silent auction raised over $3,000 for the Doug Mitchell and Dorothy Wellnitz scholarship funds, awarded by the ARA to children or employees of Canadian rental operations who wish to further their education in a field relevant to rental.
Cavalier employees are paying homage to their late leader, Jim Johnson, with special monogrammed shirts.
QUEBEXPO
OPENING DOORS
CRA managing director, Nathalie McGregor, makes friends at Quebexpo.
By: Martin Forgues
Reaching out to the French rental community has been a major goal of the CRA, and Nathalie McGregor is leading the charge with a strong showing at 2015 Quebexpo.
Trade shows usually remain quiet around opening time –most activity revolves around the various kiosks where sales reps get ready to meet and greet rental business owners, hoping they got in an early “Black Friday” mode to buy the various equipment, ranging from light power tools to heavily polished lifts and vehicles. But on March 11, this relative sense of calmness contrasted with the excitement of one dynamo who kept running up and down the aisles of Laval’s Plaza Forzani, which held Quebexpo 2015.
Newly appointed as managing director of the CRA, Nathalie McGregor jumped on the rental business bandwagon after spending years in the non-profit world. “I wasn’t that familiar with the rental business when I started my mandate last year, but I love a good challenge,” she said before mentioning that her French/ English bilingualism and love for contact with the public have proven to be quite an asset over the year during which she held her tenure. “I love working for people,
helping them connect.”
She also innovated for this year’s edition with a new feature that proved quite popular both with dealers and shoppers. “We set up a rest area, complete with comfortable stools and free coffee and water. It brings people together in a very natural and relaxed way,” said McGregor.
With a background in accounting and sales, she confidently tackled the task of organizing the show on behalf of the CRA with the Quebec association acting as “field operators,” making sure that sparks flash between the reps showing off their latest gear and the business owners, some of them already emailing their bankers.
“We expect around 300 to 350 visitors. I’d say that Quebexpo is quite a success”, said McGregor.
Sitting at a stool in the CRA’s kiosk and chatting both with fellow business owners and Quebec local volunteers, Benoit Légaré, the association’s treasurer and owner of Location Pro, based in Quebec City, echoed his manager’s sentiment. “I buy most of my equipment here at
Quebexpo. The discounts that the exhibitors offer during shows make a huge difference. Even if I don’t buy, I make contacts, which can always be useful later,” he said. “I’m assuming double duties today –recruiting new members and going on a shopping spree.”
Roughly an hour after opening time, the mood was already switching from calm to dynamic, with dozens of rental business owners chatting with sales reps, trading business cards, negotiating deals and using smartphone banking apps to make on-the-spot transactions with their financial institutions.
“Attendance is small compared to bigger shows in the U.S., but the atmosphere is far more convivial,” said Tom Brennan from Inteq Distributors and one of 78 exhibitors present, which sells high-tech measure instruments aimed at the construction industry.
He should know, being used to much larger tradeshows and hauling his demonstrators from their Exeter, Ont., headquarters to places as far as Louisiana.
TALK TO THE EXPERTS
The Ontario Canadian Rental Association put learning at the forefront of its conference program March 25 at the Holiday Inn in Guelph, Ont. The event drew praise and increased attendance with its full morning of education sessions featuring access to experts that rental store owners would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.
The revamped schedule featured education seminars from 8 a.m. until lunch, followed by the traditional tabletop displays in the nearby ballroom. Presentations were divided into party and equipment rental streams, with equipment rental operators hearing about scissor lift transportation courtesy of Skyjack and Vermeer, and equipment theft prevention from two York Regional Police officers. Party rental folks got a presentation on heating and air conditioning sizing for events from L.M. Temperature Control. Both groups were offered panel discussions with officials from key Ontario regulatory agencies: the Electrical Safety Authority, the Ministry of Labour’s Industrial Health and Safety program, the City of Guelph’s building permit office and a truck inspector from the Ministry of Transportation. The questions flew fast and furious and it is safe to say everyone in the room learned something. Presenters and panel members were mobbed after the sessions with additional questions and requests for contact information.
A buffet lunch was served in the tabletop display area, then attendees lingered to talk to vendors. Some new exhibitors were in evidence and there was good traffic in the room for the first couple hours after lunch. The association reported 160 rental professionals at the event. Notable new faces on the show floor included the Fuels Learning Centre, which offers training and certification for handling of propane and other liquid fuels, and TruCan Enterprises, which was showing off a new dumper from the Netherlands.
Panel discussions give Ontario rental people inside information.
By: Patrick Flannery
The CRA Ontario banquet followed the show day, highlighted by an encouraging keynote speech from special guest, Christine Wehrman, CEO of the ARA. Wehrman praised the strong progress of the CRA and the Ontario local, pointing to economic indicators that good times for the rental industry are ahead. CRA national president, David Mintenko, also addressed the group, making special mention of the sponsors and suppliers who provide so much support to these events. All speakers highlighted the need for continued involvement from the membership, reminding attendees that positions on the Ontario board will be coming up for election at the next Ontario meeting on April 15 at Rentquip in Woodstock, Ont.
Awards went to James Morden, Region 10 director, for Rental Professional of the Year and Rentquip for Ontario Supplier of the Year. The President’s Image Award for party and event went to Muskoka Party Rentals and the Image award for equipment rentals went to Stayner Rental. Draws for door prizes and 50/50 cash capped off the evening with cheers and groans.
Christine Wehrman, ARA CEO, paid a visit to the Ontario Conference and told the members things are looking up for the rental industry.
NEW PRODUCTS
GREAT MANOEUVRABILITY
www.billygoat.com
Billy Goat Industries introduced its new state-of-the-art, hydrostatic drive, 30-inch reciprocating aerator, featuring variable aeration density (VAD), in-ground turning and patent-pending Flextech arms. Combining 30-inch wide aeration and speeds up to 4.3 miles per hour, the AE1300H completes quarter-acre aerations in as little as 15 minutes. That’s 59 per cent faster than 26-inch drum units. And with its VAD system, the unit creates two to 10 times more holes than drum models in a single pass, offering the ability to do patch repair and seed bed preparation in just one pass. The Flextech arms provide flexible limb reciprocating action, driving plug depths up to two times that of drums, even in dry soil. The condition or type of soil is a non-issue, so aerations can be completed on schedule, without interruption, saving time and increasing productivity. For ease of operation, in-ground steering offers unmatched manoeuvrability– no lifting to make turns so there’s no turf repair and reduced wear-and-tear on the operator compared to drum aerators. Intuitive hydro-drive controls allow feathering the speed in both forward and reverse, affording maximized productivity and minimized operator fatigue. With just eight tines to service versus up to 42 tines on 26-inch drum units, downtime and cost is kept to a minimum. And for first-rate durability the AE1300H is powered by a 390 cc Honda engine, an Eaton motor, a Hydro-Gear drive and pump and only two #50 chains for superior commercial reliability.
PROPORTIONAL ROTATION
www.snorkellifts.com
Snorkel launched the first in a new line of mid-size telescopic boom lifts at the 2015 rental shows. The Snorkel 660SJ is the largest model in the new family of four models, which also includes the 40-foot Snorkel 400S, 46-foot Snorkel 460SJ, and 60-foot Snorkel 600S. The Snorkel 660SJ delivers a 66-foot maximum platform height, with 58-foot, sixinch, maximum outreach and it can lift up to 600 pounds. This heavy-duty, all-steel lift is eight-feet wide with a stowed length of 34 feet, five inches, which can be reduced to 28 feet for transport by stowing the six-foot, six-inch jib boom underneath the main boom. The 660SJ features a steel, four-plate, top-hat-style boom weldment which is manufactured in Selma, Calif. It also has a durable steel cowling, eliminating fiberglass and plastic, which is in the traditional Snorkel design with two individual steel doors on each side of the lift. The counterweight has 360 degrees of continuous rotation and is designed to deliver a constant, 47-inch tailswing radius to prevent collisions when slewing the machine.
The lift also has a new steel chassis design which will be common across all new Snorkel mid-size telescopic and articulated booms, helping to standardize parts and create familiarity for service engineers. Simplicity remains at the heart of Snorkel’s design philosophy, so the 660SJ has open-loop hydraulics, allowing for lower pressures, and CAN-BUS controllers for easy maintenance. The operator benefits from all proportional functions, including drive, raise, slew and extend. Jib and platform rotate are also proportional, representing a first in the AWP industry.
Built to handle tough environments, the Snorkel 660SJ delivers excellent rough-terrain performance thanks to a traction manifold that delivers oil to all four wheels at all times, providing constant four-wheel drive. It can also tackle gradients of up to 43 per cent. The lift has fixed axles as standard, reducing complexity and risk of downtime. Oscillating axles are available as an option. Finally, the 660SJ showcases two of Snorkel’s latest innovative features, including a brand-new, eight-by-three-foot tri-entry platform design with saloon doors, which will have 150 degree platform rotation for precise positioning. The lift is also fitted with the new Snorkel Guard secondary guarding system.
HARDHAT PROTECTED
www.atlascopco.com
The new Atlas Copco XAS 185 portable compressor gives contractors a reliable source of compressed air for a variety of jobs, including operating pneumatic tools and sandblasting. It’s compact, efficient and economical, and features a 49-horsepower Kubota diesel engine that complies with Tier 4 Final emission standards. The XAS 185 features a fully automatic regulator that constantly varies the engine speed according to air demand, which minimizes fuel consumption. The 20-gallon fuel tank allows contractors to use the portable compressor for a full eight-hour shift without needing to refuel. They also can access all the controls quickly and easily from a single panel for smooth, hasslefree operation. The XAS 185 features Atlas Copco’s HardHat canopy that is made from highly durable, weather-resistant polyethylene. The canopy not only effectively protects the compressor’s components but also resists impacts and will not corrode. This minimizes repairs and virtually eliminates the need to repaint. As a result, the XAS 185 has a low cost of ownership and high resale value. The compressor features removable side panels and front and rear baffles, so contractors can access the service points quickly for faster maintenance and reduced downtime. All exterior parts are made of a powder-coated Zincor steel for excellent corrosion resistance.
LARGEST YET
NEW PRODUCTS
www.skyjack.com
Skyjack debuted the largest telescopic booms in its current range at the 2015 shows. The new additions—SJ86 T and SJ82 T—expand Skyjack’s telescopic boom range and have competitive working heights and horizontal reach with industry-leading high-capacity zones. The new models are the latest in a line of boom products Skyjack has brought to market in recent years. While it is far from the last boom lift the company will introduce, it represents a milestone as a much-asked-for addition by Skyjack’s customers. The new models help meet increasing customer demand in the rental industry with their higher capacity and greater reach. Two models will be available in North America: SJ82 T and SJ86 T. The SJ82 T telescopic boom without jib features a working height of 88 feet and a horizontal outreach of 72 feet, six inches. The SJ86 T telescopic boom with jib features a working height of 92 feet and a horizontal outreach of 76 feet, 10 inches. The jib has a range of motion from plus 65 degrees to minus 60 degrees and features optimized designs that improve its strength. Impressive platform capacity and dual-capacity ratings makes the SJ82 T and SJ86 T a great addition to any fleet. Both models feature a 36-by-96-inch platform and have an unrestricted platform capacity of 500 lbs. Restricted platform capacity on the SJ82 T is 1000 lbs, while on the SJ86 T it is 750 lbs. The default on both models is restricted capacity. Lights on the control boxes on the base and platform indicate which zone the operator can be in. Once the platform reaches the restricted area, the amber light flashes to notify the operator they have reached the limit of the restricted area. The operator then must switch the toggle to the restricted capacity before moving into that zone.
CAN CREATE POLISHED CONCRETE
www.husqvarna.com
Husqvarna created the PG series grinders with not only the professional user but also the do-it-yourself homeowner in mind. These machines are durable, flexible and easy to use thanks to some great new features. The new chassis can be separated from the grinding head in less than 30 seconds, making set-up and tear-down easy. The frame folds tightly and can be wheeled around, similar to a suitcase, and the handles on the grinding head allow it to be easily lifted and moved. Having two separate pieces enables the grinders to fit into the trunk of most vehicles. In addition, the handle bar on the frame adjusts to make setting an ergonomic operating height easy. The self-adjusting floating cover with brush list enables dust to be collected for a cleaner environment. The new cover follows the surface of the floor and creates a tight seal for efficient dust management. All three machines have a fixed speed, which makes them easy to use as there are no settings required. They are equipped with an hour meter (except the PG 400, 480 volt). The PG 450 is the smallest planetary grinder/polisher, and is a versatile and easy-to-use grinding machine that can perform all types of applications such as concrete grinding, coating removal, concrete repair and polishing. The planetary drive also guarantees a flatter surface, and the machine can be used to create a HiperFloor polished concrete solution. The machine runs on single phase power, which is easily accessible in most industrial and domestic settings.
USEFUL IN STADIUMS
www.jlg.com
JLG launched its 53-foot rough-terrain scissor lift at the 2015 shows. JLG’s 5394RT is a high-capacity scissor lift that lets operators place more personnel, tools and materials in the platform for more productive shifts. The JLG 5394RT lift has steel hoods for toughness and auto-leveling outriggers for rapid set up. It features a standard, four-foot, multi-position, roll out platform extension that is extremely smooth and easy to use. For even more space, customers can add an optional four-foot platform extension. The machine offers excellent gradeability and is well-suited to commercial construction, steel erection, paneling installation, and stadium and convention center construction. It should also find use for on-location shooting for TV and movie productions, as well as sporting events.
NEW PRODUCTS
HEAVIER BUT STILL COMPACT
JCB launched a 10-metric-ton conventional tailswing compact excavator to meet the growing demand from customers in North America and around the world. The 100C-1 is based on the frame of the recently released 8.6-metric-ton 86C-1 compact machine, but with a more powerful engine, larger dig end and increased hydraulic capacity to boost performance. Key features include increased productivity compared to a conventional A-frame excavator; a 30-degree tilting cab for excellent service access; 500-hour greasing intervals; a spacious operator cab; excellent all-around visibility and 100 per cent steel bodywork for superior durability. The 100C-1 shares the latest JCB compact excavator appearance, with a revised H-design undercarriage, robust steel body panels, a spacious operator environment and a powerful Tier 4 Final engine that delivers increased efficiency and lower operating costs for the customer. The machine is powered by a JCB Diesel by Kohler engine delivering 74 hp. This drives through Bosch Rexroth hydraulic valves and Nachi slew motors and track drives. With an operating weight of 21,458 lbs, the machine shares the same width and height over the cab as the lighter 85Z-1/86C-1, with an 18-inch rear overhang, four inches larger than the 8.6-metric-ton machine. This additional bodywork provides space for the more powerful engine, with increased hydraulic pump capacity and larger hydraulic cylinders resulting in a maximum bucket tear-out force of 16,231 lbs per foot and a dipper arm tear-out force of 9,510 lbs per foot.
COMPACT WITH REACH
www.genielift.com
Genie introduced the new Z-62/40 articulating boom lift at the 2015 rental shows. Modernized for exceptional jobsite performance, reliability and quality, this new model is an update of the Genie Z-60/34 articulating boom lift with significant modifications made to the key product specifications customers desire the most.
The Z-62/40 boom lift increases the working height from 60 feet, four inches to 61 feet, 11 inches and provides more horizontal outreach with a maximum of 40 feet, nine inches compared to 36 feet, three inches in the previous model. It still delivers excellent up-andover clearance of 26 feet, eight inches with a maximum lift capacity of 500 lbs. The new boom lift offers zero rear tail swing and minimal front turntable tail swing in the stowed position and has a below-ground reach of as much as five feet, six inches. All of these features are available on a machine that weighs only 22,155 lbs and stows to the compact size of 24 feet and 10 inches with the jib tucked. The Z-62/40 boom lift has a five-foot jib with a 135-degree range of motion. With its Genie Fast Mast boom system, operators can descend and retrieve needed tools or materials and quickly return to working height. The dual parallelogram lift linkage allows precise positioning of the platform on the jobsite for improved accuracy. The Z-62/40 boom lift features four-wheel drive and full-time active oscillating axles. A proportional control system provides the users with smooth operation. www.jcb.com
POWER REDUCTION SWITCH
www.hilti.ca
The Hilti breaker TE 1000-AVR, when used with the new Wave chisel TE-SP provides rental customers up to a 50 per cent increase in demolition performance with the lowest vibration in its class. The second-generation TE 1000-AVR Breaker features HiDrive technology which helps deliver 19 foot-pounds of impact energy for outstanding demolition performance and productivity. The versatile TE 1000-AVR is great for a variety of applications such as light to medium demolition of concrete slabs and foundations, concrete bushing, tamping earthwork and digging clay to penetrations for pipes, electrical boxes, HVAC and beams. The new detachable supply cord allows for quick cord replacement, virtually eliminating cord-related repair downtime so that the rental owner can maximize return on investment. The TE 1000-AVR also includes a three-chamber sealing principle to help provide longer lifetime for the tool, which means less breakdowns for the rental owner. The SR motor helps ensure stable performance with power fluctuations from generators or extension cords and also features a power reduction switch for up to 30 per cent less impact for precision work.
NEW COMPACTION LINE
American Pneumatic Tools (APT) now offers a complete range of light compaction equipment, including forward and reversible plate compactors, rammers and walk-behind trench roller. APT forward soil plates range in operating weight between 128 pounds and 208.4 pounds, and are specially designed for compacting granular soils. Ideal for small repair and maintenance work, applications include asphalt, gravel, sand and silt. They are powered by Honda engines and feature specially shaped bottom plates, stowable vibrationreduced handles for reduced operator fatigue and wheels for easy jobsite mobility. The forward plate compactors also feature a removable 3.4-gallon water tank and smart water distribution system for reliable performance.
Ideal for compacting medium to deep layers of granular soils, APT reversible plate compactors range in operating weight between 355 pounds and 1,719.6 pounds, and offer a high-speed, balanced design with a hydraulic control system for easy, precision handling even in the toughest applications. They come standard with a hydraulic forward/reverse lever, a heavy-duty protection frame and impact-resistant steel covers. Models RP160 to RP400 feature gas-powered Honda engines, while Hatz Diesel engines power the RP500 and RP700 models.
Ranging in operating weight between 145.5 pounds and 187.4 pounds, APT rammers are ideal for repair jobs, trenches and foundation work. Featuring a multi-functional fuel tank with a breather shut-off, electrical shut-off and throttle control with three fixed positions (stop/idle/run), APT rammers are built with a robust steel frame and efficient shock absorbers to provide improved traction and easy operation.
With its superior traction, the WR85-33 walk-behind trench roller makes work on cohesive and granular soils easy. It is suitable for back-fills, foundations, parking lots and similar applications. With an operating weight of 3,695 pounds and an 18-inch drum width, this Bluetooth radio-controlled, walk-behind trench roller comes standard with a Hatz diesel engine and is equipped with an emergency manually controlled system, which includes an emergency push-stop bar and a safety push-stop button.
AMERICAN PNEUMATIC TOOLS
CREATED THROUGH COLLABORATION
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Camoplast Solideal launched three new skid steer tires bringing improved performance, durability and cost savings to its premium Solideal SKS tire lines. The new Premium Solideal SKS tire line-up includes SKS 732, a pneumatic skid steer tire designed for long life and traction in soft soils and off-road service. The SKS 775 is a severe-duty pneumatic tire providing superior performance on mixed and hard surfaces such as packed gravel and paved yards. The SKS 793S is a flat-proof solid rubber tire developed to enhance tire performance, durability and ride comfort on mixed and hard surfaces. The pneumatic tires, SKS 732 and 775, feature a unique reverse sidewall profile to help deflect debris away from the tire. This also serves to improve side impact resistance. Increased tread depth and the use of a premium long-wearing rubber compound further enhance durability providing for a lower operating cost solution. The newest solid tire solution, the SKS 793S introduces a new versatile tread pattern and an improved aperture design that enhances ride quality without compromising the tire’s strength. The new Solideal SKS line-up was created through the collaboration Camoplast Solideal’s R&D facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.
HEAVIER BUT STILL COMPACT
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The Toro Company announced it will be offering a select line of mower models through the rental channel in 2015. Rental stores will now have access to mowers from Toro. Toro mowers compliment Toro’s rental line of turf renovation equipment, such as the aerators, seeders, and power rake de-thatcher. Renters of Toro turf products will benefit from the technology and knowledge Toro has gained from designing and manufacturing turf equipment worldwide for over 100 years. The lineup of mowers includes heavy-duty commercial walk-behinds, the popular 30-inch TurfMaster, the Toro Z Master 3000 series zero-turn mower, and more.
NEW PRODUCTS
NO DPF NEEDED
Kohler Engines is expanding its popular direct injection KDI engine line with the introduction of the Kohler 3.4-liter KDI 3404 – a powerful diesel engine designed for heavy-duty commercial applications requiring enhanced power and torque. The KDI 3404 is a Tier 4 Final emission-compliant engine that achieves clean combustion, optimized fuel consumption and enhanced power without the use of a diesel particulate filter. The KDI line, which now includes eight engines, achieves Tier 4 Final emission compliance without a DPF due to a number of innovative design features, including Kohler’s direct injection system, cooled exhaust gas recirculation and diesel oxygenated catalyst. A high-pressure common rail system is also integrated, which uses 2,000-bar pressures to deliver better atomization of fuel, improved fuel consumption and a reduction in emission particulates. All of these advancements are delivered in a compact engine design that will fit existing and new equipment designed by OEMs.
The KDI 3404 is available in four ratings, ranging from 74 to 134 hp with peak torques from 276 to 369 foot pounds. To enhance power and torque, the engine’s mapping program within the electronic control unit monitors and manages power output in varying conditions by injecting fuel multiple times into the combustion cycle. www.
