PHOTOS > Attachments Roundup 2015: Master the art of multi-tasking with 50+ tools

SIMPLIFY FAST GRADE CHANGES WITH 2D SYSTEM Easily change your receiver height for fast grade changes with AGL’s 2D 304, which has a rugged high speed PowerMast. The 304 is small and features a versatile mounting bracket suitable for a variety of carriers. The system fine-tunes to specific machines via on-off or proportional valves with independent valve speed settings. www.agl-lasers.com

TIE-ROD FREE BREAKERS SIMPLIFY MAINTENANCE Experience power and reliability in a small breaker with Allied Construction Products’ Rammer Small Range Breakers, the 555, 777 and 999. Designed without tie rods, the breakers incorporate Allied’s Constant Blow Energy plus operating system. A field-replaceable integrated one-piece tool bushing design includes the thrust ring, upper bushing, lower bushing and dust seal, which require fewer parts. A box-type housing has high-tech dampening material that reduces noise and vibration and protects the power cell. Installation is simplified through the use of a swivel-type hose connecting block. www.AlliedCP.com

SCREENER CRUSHER BUCKET HANDLES 6-INCH MATERIAL Screen, crush, pulverize, aerate, blend, mix, separate, feed and load materials all in one stage with Allu’s D-Series Screener Crusher Bucket attachment, designed for wheel loaders, excavators and skid steers. The bucket has a power adjustment valve for powerful startup and rotation, which enables the attachment to screen and crush wet or dry material from 0.60- to 6-inch fragment sizes. Straight side plate construction ensures the bucket is easy to fill and holds a greater volume of material. Sixty models are available. www.allu.net

TURN YOUR BUCKET INTO A RAKE Rake rocks and other debris with an existing bucket with the BR-S Bucket Rake from Anbo. Designed for use with skid-steers or other machines with buckets, the BR-S fits carriers ranging from 15 to 100 horsepower. Taking only minutes to install, the BR-S has 3-inch tine spacing, a sturdy bracing bar to spread the load and a raised retaining ridge to keep rocks from falling out. A forward cradle area boosts volume capacity. www.anbomanufacturing.com

VERSATILE ALTERNATIVE TO HYDRAULIC HAMMERS Antraquip’s rock and concrete grinders can be used as an alternative to hydraulic hammers in a range of applications, including controlled demolition, trenching, rock excavation and more. Available in a range of models and cutter head styles to fit any excavator, the cutter heads are also suitable for soil remediation, scaling and tunneling. www.antraquip.net

PULVERIZE STONE, ASPHALT AND CONCRETE QUICKLY Quickly pulverize asphalt, concrete and stone with Atlas Copco’s compact bucket crushers, which eliminate the need for additional crushing equipment. Designed for a long service life, the bucket crushers have replaceable top and bottom jaws, and single jaws that can be rotated. Four models are available, with diameters ranging from 0.5 to 4.75 inches. www.atlascopco.us

TREE LIMB SHEAR HANDLES LARGE DIAMETER BRANCHES Quickly and safety prune large trees with the Incisor Tree Limb Shear from BaumaLight, which handles limbs and branches up to 15 inches in diameter. The excavator attachment also cuts and maneuvers large limbs on the ground. The bucket-linkage shear directly connects in place of the bucket and is activated by the bucket cylinder and linkages. No additional hydraulics are necessary. www.baumalight.com

HEAVY-DUTY BUCKET IS DOUBLE REINFORCED FOR STRENGTH Handle heaped capacities of up to 30 cubic feet with Berlon Industries’ heavy-duty extended lip skid steer bucket. Built with quarter-inch steel and fitted with a heavy-duty dimple plate, Berlon says the floor is five times stronger than floors with wear bars under the bucket. A fully welded body enhances structure strength, and features double reinforcement in critical areas. The bucket is 23 1/2 inches tall, 36 inches deep and is available in widths of 72, 28, 24 and 90 inches. Heaped capacities range between 24 and 30 cubic feet. www.berlon.com

HYDRAULIC BREAKER MAXIMIZES EFFICIENCY Bobcat’s hydraulic breaker attachment, which quickly mounts to the carrier machine via the Bob-Tach and X-Change mounting systems, delivers maximum efficiency by matching the hydraulic capacity of the carrier to the breaker, allowing consistent machine-to-breaker performance. Suitable for a range of demolition jobs, the breaker is available in models ranging from 60- to 1,000 foot-pound impact energy classes. www.bobcat.com

ATTACHMENT CUTS THROUGH 1/2-INCH STEEL PLATE Perform a range of steel cutting tasks with the Darda TC120 Tank Cutter attachment from Brokk, which features hydraulic rotation capabilities. Designed for use with the Brokk 160, 260 and 400 models, the 47- by 17-inch TC120 has 5-inch-wide jaws and exerts 75 tons of cutting force at 7,250 psi, enabling the attachment to cut through half-inch-thick steel plate. www.brokk.com/us

SPECIALIZED WORKING ENDS FIT RANGE OF BREAKERS Choose from a wide array of demolition tools with Brunner and Lay’s product line, which includes conical point, pyramid point, x type point, chisel, grooved chisel, wide chisel, blunt, super blunt, elephant’s foot, driving tool and detachable shanks and pads. Suitable for most types of heavy duty boom-mounted breaker machines, the tools are manufactured from high quality steel, which is heat treated for hardness, impact strength and durability. www.brunnerlay.com

FORK HANDLES RANGE OF TREE SIZES Handle trees in a range of sizes with Craig’s Log and Lumber Fork attachment for loaders. Available in various fork lengths and thicknesses, the forks feature L-shaped tines and a cylinder-tower design that keeps the top of the back frame low, improving visibility. The top clamp is manufactured from Weldox 100 steel, allowing for an open design. The fork is available in Craig Quik Key, OEM coupler and pin-on configurations, and has an optional floating tine assembly that can be locked rigid when not in use. www.craigattachments.com

SCRAPER ATTACHMENT HANDLES TOUGH REMOVAL TASKS Tackle the toughest flooring removal jobs with the Blue Island Scraper universal floor scraping attachment. Floating heads allow the attachment to follow the contour of the floor, removing tile, rubber, epoxy, ceramic and more. Quick change tool holders enable easy removal of the scraper to change to chisels. The scraper also has a built-in lockable storage compartment to secure parts and accessories. www.danielmfg.com

GRAPPLE SUPPORTS 6,000 POUNDS Danuser’s Multi-Purpose Grapple has rail-style frame that supports a maximum of 6,000 pounds and features a tine length of 48 inches with 3,500 pounds or 5,500 pounds. The mounting options for the attachment are skid steers, walk-thru or full brick guard front-end loaders including Euro/Global, John Deere 600/700 and John Deere 200/300/400/500. The grapple can attach to any Danuser frame with 9,500 pounds of force at 3,000 psi. It can be locked and stored for normal pallet fork use, and no tools are required. www.danuser.com

EASILY ACHIEVE PROPER DIG DEPTH Digga’s Bigfoot trencher eliminates the problem of incorrect placement of the spoil auger via an adjustable skid foot with pre-set digging depths. A heavy duty crumber bar allows the operator to begin trenching with the crumber in the engaged position, enabling the operator to avoid getting out of the machine to set it once trenching depth has been achieved. The trenchers are available for skid steers, excavators and backhoes up to 8 tons. Two models are available with depths to 60 inches and widths to 12 inches. www.digga.com

MOVE MORE MATERIAL WITH DITCHING BUCKET Efficiently complete a range of excavating projects with Doosan’s heavy-duty ditching buckets. Designed for Doosan crawler excavators ranging from the DX140LC-3 through the DX530LC-5, the buckets feature a deep profile to improve operation when loading material, backfilling, cleaning ditches and working on slopes. With no internal gussets, the bucket has a greater capacity for moving more material per cycle. www.doosanequipment.com

EASILY ESTABLISH FINISH GRADE Achieve precision grading with the Easi-Grade SST fine-grade trimmer, designed for any brand of skid steer and compact track loader. Available in an 82-inch standard width with variations up to 106 inches wide, the SST establishes finish grade prior to placing concrete. The attachment is hydraulically controlled using elevation and slope sensors, and features wireless remote control, replaceable carbide bullet teeth and a 57-cubic-inch direct drive hydraulic motor. www.easipour.com

SIMPLIFY MATERIAL SORTING ON THE JOBSITE Perform on-site material sorting with Esco’s Sifter Bucket. The bucket features Esco’s Ultralok tooth system with an integrated hammerless lock that provides safe, easy tooth replacement. The Sifter Bucket is composed of premium materials to boost reliability. www.escocorp.com

SIMPLIFY SOIL PREP WITH LANDSCAPE RAKE Easily handle soil preparation with the Landscape Rake V3.0 from Everything Attachments, which has deluxe features at a cost-conscious price. Features include eight forward and reverse adjustments, a floating slot for the top link and the ability to angle or offset for simplified debris cleanup. www.everythingattachments.com

MOVE DEBRIS WITH ROCK AND TREE ATTACHMENT Move large trees, heavy rock and other debris with Ez Spot Ur’s Rock and Tree Hand, which fits any carrier equipment with a universal quick attach system. When attached to a double cylinder rotating base, the Rock and Tree Hand offers 127-degree rotation. Two 3- by 6-inch clamp cylinders secure loads. The 320-pound attachment features jaws that spread from 5.5 to 46.5 inches, and are available with rubber tips for handling trees. www.EZSpotUR.com

AVOID EXPOSURE TO CONCRETE DUST Ensure concrete drilling operations are in compliance with air quality standards with E-Z Drill’s Dust Collection System, which also extends the life of the unit by removing dust that can stick to lubricants, wear nuts or bolts. The system is designed for use with any E-Z Drill model, and the same air compressor that powers the drill powers the Dust Collection System. The system includes a dust boot that mounts to the end of the bit guide where the bit penetrates the concrete, and the vacuum system gathers the dust directly from the drilled holes and stores it in a collection bag. A valve on the system allows for periodic airflow reversal to clean the filters. www.ezdrill.com

SKID STEER MULCHER CLEARS STANDING TREES Clear brush, trees and stumps to ground level with FAE’s line of hydraulic forestry mulchers for skid steers, which includes the UML/SSL-150 VT. Useful for both high and standard flow machines, the attachment mulches standing and fallen trees up to 8 inches in diameter. Equipped with a 110cc variable displacement hydraulic motor, double relief valve, adjustable skids and more, the mulcher’s rotor can be equipped with different tool options based on the application. The UML/SSL-150 VT has a 63-inch working width, 74-inch overall width, 32 teeth and 2 side scrapers. www.faeusa.com

DEPTH CONTROL SYSTEM DIRECTS MATERIAL FLOW Control the depth of the bite and efficiently direct material flow with Fecon’s Depth Control Rotor system, available on all six excavator Bull Hog models. Depth control rings on the DCR system work with the Bull Hog’s reversible Samurai Knife tool to enable more cutting with less horsepower, while providing impact protection to the tool body and reducing shock loading to the mechanical or hydraulic drive line. www.fecon.com

SNOWPLOW FEATURES FULL ACCESSORY LINE Fisher Engineering’s HD2 straight-blade snowplow features high strength steel moldboard reinforced with two additional steel vertical ribs for reliability. Available with a full line of accessories, including trip-edge blade wings and back drag edges, the HD2 plow has a standard 1/2-inch high carbon steel cutting edge. Other standard features include custom-built hydraulics, Minute Mount 2 attachment system, Fleet Flex electrical system and Fisher’s trip-edge design. www.fisherplows.com

PROCESS CONCRETE WITH VERSATILE CRUSHERS Process concrete and rebar in range of demolition and recycling applications with Geith’s GT Series concrete crushers, designed for use with excavators weighing between 14,000 and 180,000 pounds. The GT Series has seven models weighing between 827 and 7,688 pounds. Standard features include abrasion-resistant, high-tensile strength steel; wear-resistant alloy pivot bearings; replaceable shear blades for cutting rebar; and replaceable pin-on jaws for select GT Series models. Additional base plates are also available, enabling contractors to mount Geith concrete crushers on different machines. www.geith.com

CUT TO 5 1/2 INCHES WITH ROTARY ASPHALT ATTACHMENT Handle a wide variety of asphalt cutting projects with General Equipment’s 190M Cut-R-Tach rotary asphalt cutting attachment. The 190M installs easily on most standard motor grader moldboards or dozer blades. One stationary jaw and one vertically adjustable jaw can accommodate variable clamping heights from 13 to 28 inches in height, and the unit locks tight to provide precise directional control. Angle cutting is allowed by tilting the moldboard. A field-replaceable 19-inch-diameter cutting blade provides a maximum cutting depth of 5 1/2 inches. www.generalequip.com

LANDSCAPING ATTACHMENT CONNECTS IN MINUTES Perform a range of landscaping jobs with Grouser Products’ V3 FlexPlane attachment for skid steers. The attachment has a self-adjusting blade that rotates to contour to the ground, and uses a pivoting action to adjust for uneven ground and deliver maximum efficiency. The contouring action prevents floating empty, eliminating corners digging into high spots. Two double-beveled hardened cutting edges deliver aggressive cutting action and smooth leveling in forward and reverse. The Accu-Tach system ensures the V3 FlexPlane can be attached to any skid steer within minutes. www.grouser.com

TREE SAW HANDLES THICK BRUSH AND SHRUBS Increase flexibility and performance with the X Series Rotating Tree Saw from Vail Products, which features 180 degrees of drift-free, stable, hydraulic powered rotation. A high-torque motor reduces stalls and jams, and the attachment’s hydraulics extends motor life. Features include in-cab OEM rotation controls, a rotary actuator that enables a precise angle of attack and a quick-stop blade system for safe operation. www.VailXSeries.com

PLOW WINGS STAY IN POSITION WHEN BACKDRAGGING Choose from either 8.5- or 9.5-foot widths with Hiniker’s 9200 series torsion-trip V-plow, which features double acting hydraulic cylinders that hold the wings securely in position, even while backdragging. The simple torsion-trip edges provide independent protection to each plow wing. Moldboards have a low-friction, high-density polyethylene surface that is both corrosion-free and dent resistant. Wrap around curb guards with chrome alloy wear bars provide protection from premature wear and damage. Options include skid shoes, cutting edges and snow deflectors. www.hiniker.com

PRECISE FORWARD AND REVERSE GRADING Experience accuracy and machine adaptability with HitchDoc’s Dual Dozer, which features a mount that allows the blade to operate independently of the skid steer and holds a grade by receiving a laser signal simultaneously into each laser receiver sensor. The laser controlled grading box is constantly and automatically adjusting on both right and left edges by two hydraulic cylinders, which maintain a precise grade level with a sub-grade accuracy within one eighth of an inch. The Dual Dozer attaches to a three-point hitch and to most major brand skid steer models. The Dual Dozer is equipped with two blades, which allows forward and reverse grading. www.hitchdoc.com or www.dualdozer.com

EASY-TO-INSTALL HYDRAULIC KITS Equip your excavator with attachments with quick and easy install hydraulic kits from HKX. Eight kits are available: rotate/tilt, thumb, breaker, shear, breaker and thumb combo, breaker and shear combo, shear and rotate and breaker, and shear and rotate. Factory kit conversions are available. The kits include pre-assembled components and illustrated step-by-step instructions as well as technical support. Features include bolt-on designs, powder-coated tubes, turn-key installation and controls that integrate with factory joysticks and monitors. www.hkx.com

TEETH INSTALL WITHOUT TOOLS H & L Tooth’s top-locking teeth are designed for backhoes that use side flexpin teeth and shanks, including Case, Deere, JCB and more. The teeth install without tools and can be removed with either a prybar or punch. Designed to fit existing shanks, there are no flexpin hassles with the top-locking teeth. Available in self-sharpening single, twin and triple penetrator dirt, fang and flare styles, the starter kit contains five teeth and all components. www.hltooth.com

NARROW PLATE FOR TIGHT SPACES Perform compaction jobs in tight spaces with Indeco North America’s 18-inch-wide boom-mounted compactor, which features a narrow 18- by 33-inch baseplate. The IHC-70 mounts to backhoe or 7- to 8-ton excavators and delivers 2,000 vpm of frequency with 7,220 pounds of force at maximum frequency. The 790-pound unit requires 20 gpm and has a 3,000-psi operating pressure with 300-psi maximum back pressure. A three-in-one valve controls flow and maximum operating pressure to boost compactor performance while protecting the compactor’s motor from damage. www.indeco-breakers.com

LIFTER ELIMINATES NEED TO CENTER PIPE Lift RCP, PVC, DI and steel pipe with Kenco’s Pipe Lift, which fits a range of carrier machines. Centering the lift on the pipe is not necessary; the weight of the pipe triggers the lifter to grip securely, and the load will not be released until it has been set down firmly. A narrow profile ensures easy removal from tight trenches. Standard models accommodate pipe from 4-inch OD to 59-inch OD. www.kenco.com

REDUCE MOWING COSTS Kunz Engineering’s AcrEase Model Pro60V 23-horsepower finish cut mower can take the place of expensive wide area mowers for a fraction of the cost. The Pro60V attaches to the side of a compact tractor, zero-turn mower or riding mower, and has a fully floating high capacity 60-inch-wide deck design. A 2-point crank system allows the cutting height to adjust from 1.5 to 5 inches. www.kunzeng.com

TOOTH CUTTING TECHNOLOGY ENSURES HIGH PERFORMANCE Loftness’ Carbide Cutter G3 mulching head attachment is available with 51-, 61- and 71-inch cutting widths. Offered with a variety of carbide-tipped and heat-treated steel teeth for any job, the spiral tooth pattern on the rotor ensures the teeth are continuously in contact with the material being cut. A two-stage cutting chamber has staggered counter teeth and a shear bar, which results in small particle sizes and eliminating jamming and wrapping issues. The mulching heads operate at 1,700 to 2,150 rpm and have a four-groove banded belt drive with spring-loaded tensioner. A fixed-displacement piston-style motor delivers hydraulic power at 97 percent efficiency. www.loftness.com

TRACK LINEUP FITS MOST EQUIPMENT Track almost any machine with Mattracks’ Track-Tor-Assist lineup, which includes machines up to 80,000 pound GVW. Suitable for trailers, tractors and more, the company offers more than 100 standard rubber track conversions for even extremely large machinery. www.mattracks.com

BELTING TECHNOLOGY INCREASES TRACK LIFE McLaren Industries’ NextGen TDF series of track loader rubber tracks has SpoolRite belting technology, a proprietary system that increases the tensile strength of the tracks’ internal structure to handle tough workloads. The pre-stressed, aligned, non-overlapping continuous belting system ensures equal tension throughout the belt, and a Crack and Cut Quarantine System, which uses a multiple lug profile to contain the growth of cut and cracks. www.mclarenindustries.com

MAKE QUICK WORK OF PATCHWORK JOBS Simplify full-depth repair jobs with Minnich Manufacturing’s line of machine-mounted drills, available for excavators, backhoes and skid steers. Designed for patchwork jobs that have a long distance between the areas to be drilled, the dowel pin drills are available in both hydraulic and pneumatic options. Powered by a compressor, the drills are mounted to the counter weight of the carrier machine or the bucket of a backhoe. The drills are available in sizes ranging from a 1,250-pound pneumatic two-drill unit to a 2,125-pound hydraulic six-drill unit. www.minnich-mfg.com

BREAKER FEATURES VARIABLE-SPEED TECHNOLOGY Montabert’s V4500 heavy-range hydraulic breaker has an automatic two-speed variation system that adjusts impact energy and striking rate to deliver high energy per blow on hard ground, and high frequency on soft ground. The V4500, designed for excavators weighing between 99,200 and 176,400 pounds, delivers between 520 and 710 blows per minute and required a hydraulic flow rate of between 74 and 100 1/2 gallons per minute. The 9,921-pound breaker is rated within the 13,000 foot-pound impact energy class. Standard features include a blank-fire protection system, an energy recovery system and a design that enables efficient routine maintenance. The upper and lower suspension absorbs harmful vibrations. www.montabert.com

GRADE CONTROL ELIMINATES GUESSWORK Take the guesswork out of digging with ExcaVision, which provides grade control for excavators, backhoes, dozers, scrapers and graders. With accuracy up to 0.02 feet, no re-checking or redoing work is necessary. The latest version of the DozerVision software allows the operator to monitor both absolute and relative lateral slope of the blade. www.ExcaVision.com

REDUCE DISPOSAL VOLUME WITH SECONDARY BREAKING CRUSHER Process material including reinforced concrete with Okada’s Secondary Breaking Crushers, which are designed to reduce disposal volume. The OSC crusher features a large bore cylinder, short stroke and speed valve that creates crushing force with a short cycle time. Okada’s crushing teeth combine pulverizing wedges with cutter blades made from wear-resistant cast alloy. www.okadaamerica.com

EXTEND THE BOOM WITHOUT A COUNTERWEIGHT Increase your excavator’s reach with the Extendavator from Paul Wever Construction Equipment, which is available in lengths from 4 to 50 feet. The attachment is rated at full reach with a full bucket, requiring no extra counterweight. The Extendavator installs in two hours with no additional hydraulic valves, and is transportable with the excavator. Available in six weight classes, the Extendavator can also be custom designed upon request. www.pwce.com

TEETH HANDLE EVEN HARD ROCK Speed project completion with Pengo’s Strata Conical Teeth, which enable efficient drilling and provide extended intervals between tooth change-outs. The Strata Series has a drilling grade carbide tip to boost effectiveness in hard rock drilling applications. The Strata teeth are available in five sizes: .74 shank, .76 shank, 1-inch shank, 1.16-inch shank and step shank. www.pengoattachments.com

SKID STEER ATTACHMENT HANDLES RANGE OF ASPHALT JOBS Perform a range of aggregate dispersing applications with the flexible Road Widener skid steer attachment, suitable for use by state and municipal highway departments, road contractors, utilities and landscapers. The attachment can be used for shouldering, road widening, trench backfill, hot asphalt, patching and erosion control. www.roadwidenerllc.com

NUMEROUS JAW CONFIGURATIONS Process a range of materials with the Power Attachment from Rotobec. Available with eight different jaw configurations – demolition, rake, bucket, pulpwood, waste, trash, compaction and rake and heel – the RPA has either a dangle rotation or one of Rotobec’s RGP positioned rotations, which features bolt-on lugging and valve-on-swivel technology. www.rotobec.com

PLOW SNOW FASTER SnowEx truck-mounted plows feature the Automatixx power-assisted attachment system that speeds snowplow hookup. The process, which can be completed entirely from the driver’s side of the vehicle, enables the driver to spend less time setting up and more time plowing. The plow’s wiring harness is plugged into the truck, then the operator activates the power-assist switches that automatically pull up the stand while attaching the plow. After engaging a pin lever that secures the plow on the truck, the unit is ready for operation. Removable receiver brackets provide ground clearance when the plow is detached from the truck. www.snowexproducts.com

BROOM HAS 60-INCH SWEEPING SURFACE Handle cleanup projects such as dirt, leaves, snow, material spills, standing water, steel shavings and gravel with SweepEx Mega 600 broom attachment, which has a 60-inch-long mainframe and is built with no moving parts to reduce downtime. The broom has polypropylene brush sections for durability and flexibility, and the bristle action minimizes dust and flying debris. Eleven brush rows provide maximum cleaning power, and extenders are available that increase the broom to 96 inches for large applications. The broom has a brush section system for easy replacement. www.sweepexproducts.com

AFTERMARKET INTEGRATION AVAILABLE FOR IC CONTROL SYSTEM Topcon’s C-63 intelligent compaction control solution, available in an aftermarket kit for soil and asphalt roller systems, allows contractors to boost efficiency and compete for jobs with IC requirements. The system allows the operator to collect and use data in real time for stiffness, density and temperature control. The 6.5-inch graphical display tracks cumulative compaction through the recording and mapping of each pass, and provides a color-coded view of compaction status. The C-63 can be used as a stand-alone system or within the Topcon Sitelink3D Enterprise site management system. www.topconpositioning.com

LOW HASSLE, LOW COST ALTERNATIVE TO HYDRAULIC COUPLERS Change attachments without having to hammer out and change the pin with the Manual Multi-Grab Quick Coupler from TRK. An adjustable screw mechanism allows the operator to grab multiple pin centers, and the difference in speed when changing attachments is minimal when compared to a hydraulic coupler. With no plumbing or hydraulic maintenance, initial and ongoing costs are lower. www.trkattach.ca

DROP HAMMER DELIVERS 30 BLOWS PER MINUTE Break concrete up to 12 inches thick with the Hurricane HD 3700 drop hammer from Universal Impact Technologies, which delivers 30 blows per minute with 3,700 pounds of breaking energy. The hammer has a heavy-duty wheel mount motor, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene chain guide that reduces wear and a removable bottom end for easier maintenance and to simplify replacing the ground engaging skids. Features include a one-piece solid drop weight and two-position attachment bracket. www.powersledge.com

SYSTEM LIFTS LARGE REINFORCED SLABS Reduce the need for traditional slab removal methods such as hydraulic hammers, drills, cables and slab buckets with the Vacuworx Octapad, a flat pad vacuum lifter designed for concrete slab removal during road and bridge construction projects. Each pad has an individual vacuum that can be shut off for areas of the slab too damaged for lifting. Designed for use with hydraulic excavators, the Octapad completely removes the slab from the road bed, leaving the sub-base undisturbed. The lifting system handles up to 16,588 pounds and lifts reinforced concrete slabs up to 6 feet wide by 12 feet long by 12 inches thick. www.vacuworx.com

COUPLER FEATURES FEWER MOVING PARTS Wedgelock’s excavator couplers are available in both hydraulic and mechanical models, and provide the ability to quickly and easily change attachments. Both models feature the company’s Wedge Locking Principle, which delivers a wedging effect that keeps the coupler-to-attachment connection tight, eliminating movement and minimizing wear. Both models are easy to install. www.wedgelockna.com

PREPARE SUBGRADES AND SURFACE PREPERATION Perform subgrading and surface preparation with the SSGB-8A skid steer grader blade from Worksaver, which features a laser control system for precision grading. The attachment has an 8-foot six-way hydraulically controlled moldboard with 25 degrees rotation/tilt, in-cab remote and a proportional current valve. The moldboard is shear pin protected to help prevent damage. A reversible beveled cutting edge extends attachment life. The unit also has 1/2-inch “connect under pressure” flat-faced hydraulic couplers. Options include an end plate kit and laser pole kit. www.worksaver.com/grader-blade