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Volvo has tested its now commercially available EC230 Electric excavator for some time using various power units. This photo is from an application in Norway.
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Manufacturers and equipment rental companies provide on-site power to keep machines running.
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Trailer towing is now the competitive measure for the Big Three’s heavy duty pickups. Each claims 35,000 to 40,000 pounds of pulling capacity. Torque wars have settled down for now with the builders’ diesels each claiming 1,000 lb.-ft. or close to it.
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Zero emissions and zero noise are important attributes for some scissors users.
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Bobcat 265 (left) and Trailblazer 330 Air Paks.
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Miller Electric Bobcat 265, Trailblazer 330 Air Pak
Both welders come with air compressors.
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Bureau of Public Roads Manuscript Collection, Idaho State Archives
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Earthmoving
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Maximum vertical reach is 40.9 feet.
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The PC490HRD-11 excavator incorporates the K100 quick-boom-change system.
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Manitou 1950RT Compact Track Loader
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Atlas Copco X-Air 750-25 Portable Air Compressor
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