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Tennant Company Extends Integrated Scrubber-Sweeper Line
New Tennant M30 eliminates the complexity of cleaning with traditional sweeper-scrubbers while increasing productivity and improving safety
Tennant Company, a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that create a cleaner, safer world, today introduces its Tennant M30 Scrubber-Sweeper, the second in the company’s industry-leading family of integrated, single-system scrubber-sweepers. The Tennant M30, like the Tennant M20, eliminates the complexity of traditional sweeper-scrubbers (two machines bolted together) by combining a scrubber and a sweeper into a single system called FloorSmart® with a high-capacity, high-dump hopper and dry dust control, allowing the Tennant M30 to deliver superior cleaning results at a dramatically lower total cost of ownership. Designed specifically for large-scale applications, the Tennant M30 is an easy-to-use, simple-to-maintain integrated scrubber-sweeper with dramatically fewer moving parts resulting in more uptime, less downtime, and the maximum in long-life productivity.
“Tennant Company’s introduction of the Tennant M30 demonstrates our commitment to providing the industrial marketplace with cleaning technologies that provide superior results both in terms of cleanliness and fiscal responsibility,” said Steven Coopersmith, vice president of global marketing for Tennant Company. “Not only does the Tennant M30 improve productivity, cleanliness, and safety, but it does so while reducing the total cost of ownership.”
The Tennant M30 includes a number of customer-centric technologies and capabilities that together provide lifetime value, maximum productivity, consistent cleaning, and increased safety, such as:
- FloorSmart®—A patent-pending integrated scrubbing and sweeping system that features two main brushes as well as a high-capacity, high-dump hopper with dry dust control. The system allows users to dry sweep or wet scrub or do both simultaneously using the same two brushes.
- MaxPro”™ Hydraulic Technology—Provides consistent power to the brush drive motors to deliver superior cleaning results.
- Dura-Track™ Parabolic Squeegee—Designed with high tensile-strength steel to maintain its original structure without bending under pressure to deliver best-in-class performance and connected with a SmartRelease™ breakaway system that protects against damage to the squeegee frame and floor if the squeegee breaks away.
- Touch-N-Go™ Control Panel—Increases productivity and ease-of-use by remembering previous settings to allow operator to push one button to begin operation.
- EasyOpen™ Access—Reduces downtime with easily accessed engine and hydraulic components for quick servicing.
- FaST® (Foam-activated Scrubbing Technology)—A patented system that is NFSI (National Floor Safety Institute) certified as increasing floor traction up to 21 percent, delivering just-scrubbed floors that are immediately clean, quickly dry, and ready for traffic.
- Hygenic® Tanks with Variable Drain Valve™—Tanks allow for quick and easy access to the recovery and solution tanks for inspection and sanitization. Valve controls the flow of both solution and recovered water to empty tanks without the traditional fuss and mess.
“With the Tennant M30, Tennant Company is continuing its tradition of introducing technologies that will have a direct and positive impact on our customers, their facilities, and their bottom line,” said Coopersmith.
Ideal for both indoor and outdoor scrubbing and sweeping, the Tennant M30 offers a cleaning path up to 64 inches (163 cm), a 75-gallon (284 liters) solution/recovery usable tank capacity, and a 7-cubic foot (198 liter) usable hopper. It requires no tools to change the brush, squeegee, or new washable synthetic dust filter, which filters at 99% overall efficiency.
About Tennant Company
Minneapolis-based Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, safer world. Marketed under the Tennant® and Nobles® brands, Tennant Company products include equipment for maintaining surfaces in industrial, commercial and outdoor environments; and coatings for protecting, repairing and upgrading concrete floors. Tennant's global field service network is the most extensive in the industry. For more information, visit www.Tennantco.com.
Komatsu America Corp. Announces The WA250-6 Wheel Loader
WA250-6 Wheel Loader with Hydrostatic Transmission offers superior power and high efficiency
Komatsu America Corp. introduces the WA250-6 Wheel Loader with increased loading power and performance for the construction, utility, government, sewer, waste and agricultural markets. Replacing the WA250-5, this machine includes significant technological enhancements for greater performance, operator comfort and efficiency.
The WA250-6, with an operating weight of 25,441 to 25,761 pounds and a heaped bucket capacity of 2.5 yd3 to 3.5 yd3, gets its power and productivity from a Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 engine. This engine has a net horsepower of 138 HP, is EPA Tier 3 emissions certified and provides high productivity with low fuel consumption and low noise.
The WA250-6 is equipped with the latest Komtrax technology which sends machine operating information to a secure website utilizing wireless technology. Data such as operating hours, location and maintenance alerts are relayed to the web application for analysis. The Komtrax fleet monitoring system increases machine availability, reduces the risk of machine theft, allows for remote diagnosis by the distributor and provides a wealth of other information to drive business efficiency and productivity.
Special Features of the New WA250-6 include:
Increased Power and Performance With Hydrostatic Transmission System
The WA250-6 incorporates Komatsu’s Hydrostatic Transmission System (HST) that allocates only as much power as is needed for a given application. The engine power is transmitted hydraulically to a transfer case, then mechanically out to the differentials and to the four driving wheels, making the WA250-6 a very powerful yet efficient machine that responds quickly and smoothly to varying job conditions.
By adjusting automatically to the tractive effort demands of the work at hand, Komatsu’s HST provides for quick travel response and aggressive drive into the pile. The full auto-shifting feature eliminates gear shifting and the kick-down switch gives the operator the ability to concentrate on digging and loading operations for faster cycle times and increased productivity.
Variable Traction Control With “S-mode”
The tractive effort of the machine, when traveling at low speeds, can be reduced by using the traction control switch to control tire slippage. This is especially beneficial for surfaces such as wet concrete or soft ground where tires are more likely to slip. The traction control system eliminates excessive bucket penetration and tire slippage during operations such as stockpile loading, extending the life-cycle of tires and improving work efficiency. A new “S-mode” control provides optimum driving force for operations on slippery road surfaces, including snow removal or working on snow-covered surfaces, by controlling the engine speed and HST motor when traveling at a low speed.
Maximum Breakout Force, Dumping Clearance And Reach
The WA250-6 also has an excellent breakout force of 27,210 pounds and high static tipping loads (26,367 pounds straight and 23,204 pounds at a 40o full turn) to provide superior power and stability during the toughest operations. The long lift arms provide high dumping clearances and maximum dumping reach so the operator can easily “level” or “even” loads on the body of a dump truck.
Improved Operator Comfort
Komatsu designed an operator-friendly cab with increased backwards seat slide adjustment and more interior room. The pressurized cab reduces noise levels to a low 70 d[B]A and keeps dust and other particles from the cabs interior. The rear-hinged cab doors and sloped staircase type steps with large diameter handrails allow for easy entrance and exit and a wide pillar-less glass windshield provides for maximum visibility. The viscous damping mount system helps to minimize noise, shock and vibration in rough working conditions. For optimum comfort, the WA250-6 features a low effort, multi-function mono lever Pressure Proportional Control (PPC) hydraulic system with a forward, neutral and reverse control switch for smooth and easy directional changes. There is also a max traction switch on the mono lever to cut traction control on and off easily with the push of a button.
Easy Maintenance And Serviceability
The WA250-6 allows for easy and maintenance in order to reduce costly downtime. The large gull-wing type doors open widely and easily (with the assistance of a gas spring) allowing the operator or technician to perform daily service checks from the ground. The engine fan is hydraulically driven and if the machine is operating in adverse conditions the operator can reverse the hydraulic cooling fan (to blow out debris) from inside the cab by simply pressing a button on the control panel, or the fan can be preset to automatically activate at given intervals.
The wheel loader is equipped with the exclusive Komatsu EMMS Equipment Management Monitoring System (EMMS) which monitors all critical systems and alerting and guiding the operator should an abnormality occur. Komatsu’s EMMS often prevents a small problem from becoming a major service issue contributing to a reduced cost of operation. The controller monitors key engine features such as oil pressure, coolant temperature air cleaner clogging, etc. If the controller finds abnormalities the error is displayed on the LCD. The EMMS also stores abnormalities and error codes for troubleshooting assistance to mechanics which minimizes diagnosis and repair time.
Increased Durability And Reliability
The wet multi-disc brakes and fully hydraulic braking system, combined with dynamic braking, mean lower maintenance costs and higher reliability. The dynamic braking function means you don’t have to use the wet disc brakes as often, increasing overall brake disc life. The wet disc brakes are fully sealed keeping contaminants out and reducing wear and subsequent maintenance. This also means no air system to bleed and no condensation of water that can lead to corrosion and freezing.
Highly reliable and exclusively designed electronic components such as controllers, connectors, sensors and wiring have undergone extensive testing to ensure reliability in the harshest of conditions. The electronic connectors are DT-type and seal against dirt and moisture. Flat face-to-face O-ring seals are used to securely seal hydraulic hose connections and all hydraulic cylinders are protected by metal guard rings for additional reliability.
Komatsu America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. which is the world’s second largest manufacturer and supplier of construction, mining and compact construction equipment. Through its distributor network, Komatsu offers a state-of-the-art parts and service program to support the equipment. Komatsu has proudly been providing high-quality reliable products for nearly a century. Visit the website at www.komatsuamerica.com for more information.
Cooper Kenworth Adds Parts and Service Location To Enhance Customer Support in North Carolina
Cooper Kenworth recently opened a new parts and service facility in south Charlotte to provide enhanced customer support in North Carolina and to complement its full-service facility 30 miles to the north in Concord.
“The new Cooper Kenworth-South Charlotte location is one more step in our continuing efforts to be the best, most convenient business partner for truck users in the state of North Carolina,” said Alex Sykes, Cooper Kenworth, Inc. vice president of sales, based at the dealer’s headquarters in Durham, N.C. “By opening another location in the Charlotte area, we now offer more customer support with convenient access to parts and service.” Sykes said that is particularly important to companies in the construction market, which is a major market segment in the south Charlotte area.
A member of Kenworth’s dealer network of nearly 300 locations in the United States and Canada, Cooper Kenworth-South Charlotte is a 26,000 square-foot facility situated on 5 1/2 acres. It has seven Kenworth service bays, extensive parts selection, convenient parts delivery, and a customer lounge with a large flat screen and complimentary wireless access. Since it serves as the location for the company’s local PacLease franchise, Cooper PacLease-South Charlotte also has five service bays for PacLease customers.
“With the addition of this newest location, our company’s network of nine dealership and 11 leasing locations gives us the most comprehensive coverage of any dealership group in the state,” Sykes said. “Our commitment to customer service is already strong and getting even stronger.”
Cooper Kenworth-South Charlotte is located at 230 E. Westinghouse Blvd., less than a mile southeast of the U.S. Interstate 85 and U.S. Interstate 77 interchange. The dealership is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The phone number is 704-909-3799, or toll-free at 866-600-5338. The parts manager is John Barnes and the service manager is Dan Rice.
Odyne Corp. Receives Purchase Order for 25 Plug-In Hybrid Aerial Lift Truck Systems
Odyne Corporation, a leading developer of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technologies, today announced it had received a purchase order for 25 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle systems from Dueco, Inc., one of the nation’s largest utility equipment manufacturers.
The systems will be installed by Dueco, Inc., to power the first plug-in hybrid electric aerial lift trucks, “bucket trucks,” used by utility companies to maintain electric, telephone and cable lines.
 Dueco, Inc. has been accepting orders for these vehicles since the launch of this new technology at the ICUEE trade show in October.
Odyne and Dueco have developed the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) propulsion system that uses low cost, domestically produced energy from the nation’s electric grid to off-set fuel consumption and reduce emissions. The new aerial trucks can recharge at off-peak hours using low cost electricity from the nation's electric grid. The system can also maintain charge or be recharged at any point with the conventional diesel engine while driving or stationary.
The system will provide the fuel efficiency and emission enhancements, typical of a hybrid vehicle, while the truck is traveling to and from the work site. While at the work site, the Odyne Stored Energy System will power all of the necessary job-site related equipment directly, including the aerial lift device, air conditioning and heating, with the engine off.
Odyne and Dueco estimate that the vehicles will reduce fuel consumption by approximately 6-10 gallons per day, eliminate on-site engine emissions, as well as eliminate on-site noise.
“Since the introduction of the Dueco-Odyne hybrid vehicle, the response has been very positive,” says Odyne CEO Alan Tannenbaum. “Utility companies particularly value the opportunity to utilize their own low-cost, off-peak grid power to charge the vehicles overnight, while creating a safer and healthier environment for their employees and the community.”
"We estimate that nationwide, there are more than 30,000 aerial lift trucks in operation,” explains Joe Dalum, Vice President of Dueco, Inc.
“We believe this is an excellent application for our advanced PHEV technology and that the utility industry and municipalities are eager to upgrade their fleets in order to respond to higher fuel costs and transition to more environmentally friendly vehicles.”
“We believe that the utility industry and municipalities are particularly enthusiastic about using the large on-board battery system to store electrical power that is generated from renewable energy sources and other sources with very low greenhouse gas emissions during the night,” said Mr. Dalum. “The clean energy is then used during the day, instead of running the engine – effectively displacing the use of petroleum with cleaner electricity.”
About DUECO Inc.
DUECO, the largest privately owned final stage manufacturer of Terex Utilities and Hi-Ranger products in the country, is a family company with over 50 years of experience in the sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and other equipment. The company also provides its customers with conductor handling equipment, pullers and tensioners, trailers, excavators, loader backhoes, and wheel loaders. Committed to customer satisfaction, DUECO is the source for electric utility, telecommunications, contractor, electric cooperative, municipality, railroad and tree care needs in a 14-state region that reaches from the Midwest to the East Coast. Visit www.Dueco.com for more information.
About Odyne Corporation
Odyne Corporation is a clean technology company that develops and manufactures propulsion systems for buses, trucks and other hybrid electric vehicles. The company has developed a proprietary system combining electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology, with standard electric motors, storage batteries and other off the shelf components to create a lower fuel cost, lower operation and maintenance cost, substantially lower emission and quieter vehicle. Visit www.odyne.com for more information.
Genie Industries Acquires Phoenix Equipment Company
Genie Industries, Inc. announced today it has acquired the assets of Phoenix Equipment Company, a Waco, Texas company specializing in the refurbishment of aerial work platform equipment. This acquisition is key to Genie’s strategy of continuing growth and delivering value-added services for customers.
“As the market has grown, so has the need for refurbishment. With this acquisition, Genie Industries will now have a dedicated facility to refurbish and remanufacture products to customer specifications,” said Tim Ford, President, Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), which includes Genie Industries. “In addition to standard refurbishment and remanufacturing services, Phoenix Equipment Company has the ability to complete warranty repairs and customer unit repairs, which will be an added benefit for our customers.”
Phoenix Equipment Company began operation in 1996 as a small aerial lift rebuilding and repair facility. Currently, Phoenix employs more than 140 people in Waco. Phoenix Equipment does not sell or rent equipment but is dedicated to providing timely repairs, painting and annual inspections on all types of construction equipment. Since 1999, Phoenix Equipment Company has been a factory-authorized Genie Industries refurbishment and repair center.
John Carhart, founder of Phoenix Equipment Company, will continue with the company as it joins Terex AWP.
About Genie
Headquartered in Redmond, Wash., with branch offices worldwide, Genie Industries manufactures material lifts, aerial work platforms, trailer-mounted booms and light towers, scissor lifts, self-propelled telescopic and articulating booms and telehandlers. For more information, please visit www.genieindustries.com.
Genie Industries, Inc. is a subsidiary of Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX), a diversified global manufacturer based in Westport, Conn. For more information on Terex, please visit www.terex.com.
John Deere Provides More Power, Performance with 9430, 9530, and 9630 Scraper Specials
John Deere introduces a new line of large, high-horsepower tractors – the 9030 Series Scraper Tractors. These three models of tractors, ranging from 425 to 530 hp, are engineered for large-scale scraper operations, providing more power, productivity, operator comfort and cleaner burning engines that meet federal Tier III emissions standards.
The basic specifications for these new tractors are shown below:
Model |
Estimated Ballasted Weight |
Engine HP |
Engine Spec |
Transmission |
Fuel Tank |
| *9430 |
44,000-46,000 lbs |
425 |
13.5L/ 2100 rpm |
18-Speed PS |
350 Gal. |
| *9530 |
44,600-46,600 lbs. |
475 |
13.5L/ 2100 rpm |
18-Speed PS |
350 Gal. |
| *9630 |
45,800-50,000 lbs. |
530 |
13.5L/ 2100 rpm |
18-Speed PS |
350 Gal. |
*Scraper models are offered as 18-Speed PS Transmission only.
“These highly productive tractors feature the innovative John Deere PowerTech Plus™ engines,” says Kent Stickler, John Deere Product Consultant. “They are cleaner burning than previous models and are engineered specifically for high-horsepower scraper applications to help the operator get more done in less time.”
The six-cylinder PowerTech Plus engines are designed with four valves per cylinder, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and a variable geometry turbo (VGT). The result is a cleaner-burning engine delivering up to a 38 percent torque rise and a 10 percent power bulge to bring more power and performance to the ground while meeting federal Tier III emissions standards.
“Engine efficiency is enhanced with a new cooling package, including the patented Vari-Cool™ fan drive and cooling system,” explains Stickler. “The mechanical-type fan runs only at the necessary speed to meet the cooling requirements of the tractor, increasing fuel efficiency and reducing power consumption. The air is also expelled up and away from the hood and away from the ground, providing less ground air flow disturbance for better job site dust control."
 The 18-speed PowerShift Transmission (18-forward and 6-reverse speeds) is standard equipment on the 9030 Series Scraper Tractors and is designed with enhanced, event-based shifting logic to provide best-in-class shift quality and to accommodate increased power levels.
“These tractors are specifically engineered to handle the rigorous performance requirements for moving earth with pull scrapers, and are designed for this application,” Stickler said.
The main differences in the scraper special version include front and rear axle supports, larger articulation pins, two massive 7-inch tapered roller bearings in the center section, powertrain protection, high flow hydraulics, beacon, back up alarm, and heavy duty scraper drawbar support. Standard warranty for the tractor in scraper applications is 2 years/2000 hours and an extended warranty is available.
The operator station and cab also have been improved for increased operator comfort. The newly designed, quieter CommandView™ cab features lower sound levels and excellent visibility for all scraper activities. Even with a larger engine and cooling package, a new hood design with a relocated exhaust provides the forward visibility customers demand – a long-standing 9030 Series advantage.
The ActiveSeat™ communicates with the tractor 200 times per second to remove as much as 90 percent of vertical inputs for a smoother ride. Color-coded controls allow for easy operation of the tractors.
These scraper tractors add more productivity to the work site because of their versatility. When a 9030 Series Scraper Tractor completes work on a job site, it can be unhitched from the scraper and put to use in other pulling applications. Conventional earth-moving equipment cannot duplicate this flexibility.
Another industry-exclusive feature on the 9030 Series Scraper Tractors is AutoLoad™, which automates the scraper’s hydraulic lift functions during the loading cycle when used with Deere scrapers. Once activated, it automatically adjusts the scraper’s cutting-edge height according to draft loads of the equipment without operator intervention.
“An operator engages AutoLoad at the beginning of a cut,” explains Stickler. “Then the system automatically varies blade height according to draft load, wheel slippage and soil conditions. The system is disengaged at the end of the cut through normal operation of the selective control valve (SCV) lever in the tractor. The automated system brings new productivity and less operator fatigue when performing scraper operations. There are also transport and fill heights that can be set for each scraper to provide improved compaction, faster cycle times, and a smoother ride. Both experienced and rookie operators will love AutoLoad.”
A key feature of all 9030 Series Tractors is a larger fuel tank, which gives the new tractors up to 33 percent greater on-board fuel capacity. Combined with the fuel-efficient engines, the 9030 Series Scraper Tractors stay on the job longer between refueling.
“The new 9030 Series Tractors offer more power and performance than the models they replace,” concludes Stickler. “With fuel-efficient PowerTech Plus engines, more horsepower for each model and more comfort in the cab, we are confident that these are the most productive high-horsepower scraper tractors ever built by John Deere.”
John Deere also builds 10 models of construction-grade scrapers, both carry-all and ejector style, ranging from 15 to 21 yards. Main scraper features include quick attach front and rear hitches, ORFS hydraulic connections and components, optimum edge and floor angles for best-in-class loading and four- to six-tire design for reduced ground pressure. They also feature optional scraper brakes that pass the following standards: MSHA 30CFR/57.14101, ISO 3450, ASABE S365.6. In addition, cutting edge sections can be changed depending on loading material, and scrapers can be top-loaded, direct-loaded, loaded with AutoLoad and, in the case of the 2007 ejectors, push-loaded.
For more information on the new 9030 Series Tractors or scrapers visit our Web site at www.johndeere.com or contact your local John Deere scraper dealer.
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment, a major manufacturer of construction equipment, and a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care. John Deere also manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment and provides landscape and worldwide financial services. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe. John Deere Construction & Forestry produces more than 120 machine models and distributes its construction, forestry and worksite products.
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