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Utility Expo Product News

A suite of new products from VMAC offers greater efficiency, versatility and ease of use for mobile utility and construction applications. The company revealed updates across gas-powered, electric and multifunction air systems designed to meet the demands of utility, construction and service fleets.

“ At VMAC, we’ ve really focused on simplicity, practicality and usability from the customer’ s point of view, along with designing systems that are easier to build, service and repair in the field,” said Jamie McPherson, director of engineering at VMAC, during the company’ s press event.

The G90 with FlexDrive AMS delivers up to 90 cubic feet per minute( CFM) at 100 pounds per square inch( psi) continuously and up to 50 CFM at 170 psi for high-pressure applications, automatically adjusting airflow based on load. Its rotary screw design supports continuous operation even in temperatures up to 100 degrees, while an intelligent microprocessor and optional telematics allow for remote monitoring and diagnostics.

VMAC also introduced the battery-electric E30 with Stealth Power, a compact, lightweight 30 CFM compressor powered by a 10-kilowatt nickel manganese cobalt battery pack, offering a 45-minute runtime, low noise levels and integrated telematics. The new 6-in-1 multifunction system, powered by Honda, combines air, hydraulics, welding, generator power, battery charging and boosting in one unit with quieter operation and fuel-saving standby modes.

“ Our customers care that their systems are light, compact and run a long time— and that’ s exactly what we delivered with VMAC,” said Christina Arrington, chief product officer at Stealth Power.“ The E30 combines high energy density, intelligence and efficiency in a way that really benefits utility and service fleets.”

Additional innovations include the Multi-Port Air Manifold, which organizes pneumatic tools for service trucks and vans.

On display was Bobcat Company’ s expanded compact excavator lineup, including the E17 and next-generation E20 models.

The E17 features a zero-tail-swing design, in-track swing frame and a retractable undercarriage that narrows from 53.5 inches to 38.6 inches for tight spaces. Its dozer blade folds to match the compact width, and it offers a rated lift capacity of 807 pounds. Operators benefit from low-effort joystick controls, a flat-floor cab with wider steps, LED lighting and standard pin-on attachments with optional couplers.

The updated E20 increases lift capacity to 1,098 pounds, with 24 % more arm digging force and 26 % more blade lift capacity than the previous model. It also features zero-tail-swing, a retractable undercarriage, a closed-center hydraulic system with a load-sensing pump and long-arm and blade configurations for improved reach and digging performance. Optional enclosed cab features include heat, Bluetooth radio, auto idle, auto shift and 3D grab handles.

Presented for the first time, DICA’ s EcoMax crane pad is a ground support solution that combines steel strength with recycled composite materials to improve durability and load distribution. The pad’ s design links I-beam flanges with molded composite timbers to create a rigid structure, while a built-in center plate guides outrigger placement, reducing setup time and enhancing safety.

EcoMax offers two rating scenarios: a standard rating for full support and a“ Bridge Rating” for use when ends are supported but the center spans a gap, enabling safe operation on uneven terrain. Additional features include lifting lugs for single or stacked handling and non-slip-coated steel components. The 24-square-foot pad is rated for 160,000 pounds, supporting cranes up to the 150-ton class.

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