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Construction Equipment

Upgraded Vacuworx PS 1 lifts up to 1,700 lbs; works longer on a charge

Designed for smaller lifting jobs, the 25-pound PS 1 Portable Lifting Systems can lift up to 1,700 pounds. The compact, portable vacuum lifting system now has a 12-volt, 22 amp/hour rechargeable battery that will fully recharge in 8 hours or less without overcharging. The 3.5-amp charger features an LED display that indicates charging level; the […]

January 26, 2018

Construction Equipment

Vacuworx’s new key fob-sized remote enables lifting operation outside the machine with quicker setup

Vacuworx used World of Concrete to introduce a new wireless remote option on two of the company’s vacuum system attachments, the SL 2 and CM 3. The wireless remote eliminates the need to route hoses and a controller to the cab of the host machine. Vacuworx says this gives these systems a greater range of […]

January 24, 2018

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: The heavy equipment, dirt and demos of ICUEE 2017

The Equipment World team has spent the last few days walking the lots and exhibit halls of ICUEE 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. Known as “the demo show,” ICUEE offers a lot of chances to get behind the controls of some of the latest machines on the market. Below is a collection of photos of all […]

October 5, 2017

Construction Equipment

What to see at ICUEE 2017: Volvo CE, Vermeer and Vacuworx in Area K

ICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the October 3-5 Demo Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. In the run-up to the show we’ll be providing a series of sneak peeks to give you an idea of what to look for at the show. To check out the rest of the ICUEE […]

September 5, 2017

Construction Equipment

Vacuworx revamps AMC 4, AMC 6 vacuum lifters with lighter, smaller, more versatile designs

The AMC 4 and AMC 6 vacuum lift systems are designed to work in congested streets or other tight areas on compact to mid-sized excavators and truck-mounted articulating cranes without significantly reducing the host machine’s lifting power. To that end, Vacuworx has made its AMC Series Lifting Systems lighter and smaller and added attachment options. The […]

May 4, 2017

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What to see at ConExpo 2017: Kubota, Topcon, Vacuworx, Indeco in the North Hall

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the North Hall: Kubota Tractor, booth N-12567 Kubota’s addition to its KX excavator line, the 3-ton-class KX033-4, has a […]

February 2, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Mack Rolling Start and Auto Neutral, Vacuworx CM 3, ASV RT-120 Forestry CTL, John Deere 244K-II and 324K CWLs

Mack adds Rolling Start and Auto Neutral to mDrive AMTs Mack Trucks has introduced Rolling Start and Auto Neutral, two new safety features for its mDrive and mDrive HD automated manual transmissions. The announcement was made during the 2017 World of Concrete show. Mack Construction Product Manager Tim Wrinkle says the updates are well suited […]

January 24, 2017

Construction Equipment

In push for compact equipment market, Vacuworx unveils line of vacuum lifting systems for skid steers, mini-excavators and others

Unveiled Tuesday at the World of Concrete, the new CM 3 Compact Modular Vacuum Lifting System from Vacuworx is designed to give you vacuum lifting capability with skid steers, compact track loaders, articulating wheel loaders and mini excavators. The modular design can be fitted with different pads and lift to up to 6,600 pounds. It […]

January 17, 2017

Construction Equipment

Vacuworx intros the SS2, a vacuum lifting system for skid steers

Though Vacuworx has been building vacuum lifting systems for excavators, wheel/track loaders and forklifts for nearly 20 years, the company is now launching its first attachment for skid steers. The new SS2 vacuum lifting system weighs in at just 98 pounds (when excluding the mounting plate) but enables a skid steer to lift up to […]

June 7, 2016

Construction Equipment

Vacuworx’s new H models bring hydraulic power, fuel savings to lifting systems

Vacuworx has made a big change to its lineup of vacuum lifting systems the company says will save its customers some serious change in return. With its new H models, introduced at the World of Concrete show earlier this month, Vacuworx vacuum lifters now driven by hydraulic power rather than a separate diesel power source. […]

February 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

The Vacuworx Octapad lifts slabs faster with 8 seal points that adapt to imperfections

Few concrete highway slabs slated for removal are pristine rectangles. Most are riddled with potholes, surface imperfections and of course, expansion joints, all of which make it hard to create a vacuum seal, decreasing the likelihood of using a vacuum lifting device with a rectangular pad. “There are just too many places for the air […]

February 19, 2015

Roadbuilding

25 Days of RollOuts: Vacuworx RC concrete road barrier lifter handles 44,000 pounds

Vacuworx’s RC concrete road barrier lifter is designed to maneuver concrete road barriers in confined spaces and capable of handling loads up to 44,000 pounds or more, depending on vacuum-pad configuration. [youtube wyxlmi5Ofgs nolink] It can be operated with excavators, backhoes, forklifts, cranes or knuckle booms. Two changeable vacuum pads fit securely over the top […]

December 11, 2013