CE EQUIPMENT CONNECTION - Compact Equipment

Takeuchi
The TB138FR mini excavator features a
patented side-to-side offset boom system
combined with zero tail swing, which allows
the TB138FR to swivel 360 degrees, only
inches beyond the excavator’s track width. A
low center of gravity offers the stability and
craning capacities of conventional excavators
and the added functionality of working in
exceptionally confi ned areas.
The TB138FR is available with an open
canopy or fully enclosed cab. Cabin units
come equipped with heater, A/C, defroster,
wiper and retractable front window with a
removable lower section. Operator comfort,
performance, stability and durability are
incorporated into each machine design to
bring you an unmatched experience. RS#50
Ditch Witch
The Ditch Witch organization introduces a new
family of trenchers. The new Zahn Series consists
of three power units and a set of compatible front
ends. One of these machines is the Zahn R300,
which is designed to be more powerful, more
productive and faster than any trencher in the
30-hp class. The Zahn R300 power unit includes
a Kohler gas engine, operator’s console and
articulation joint that enables the front end to
perform like a dedicated unit. The two-wheel drive
R300 powers two types of front-end trenchers,
while its four-wheel drive InterChange counterpart
accepts up to seven types of front ends: trencher,
plow, dumper, tiller, backhoe, stump grinder and
a tool carrier that can drive more than 40 quickchange
attachments. RS#51
JLG’s G5-18A Super Compact Telehandler
The Newest Addition to JLG Allows Operators to Lift High in Tight Jobsite Conditions
JLG Industries Inc. announces the introduction of the G5-18A super
compact telehandler for the construction, landscape and agricultural
markets. The G5-18A super compact telehandler combines operator
comfort and machine maneuverability with lift capacity and reach
to create a versatile and powerful compact telehandler. The G5-18A
boasts a 5,500-lb maximum lifting capacity and 1,850-lb capacity at
the fully extended reach of 11 ft.
The machine comes standard with three operator-selectable
steering modes including four-wheel circle, four-wheel crab and twowheel
steering. The 126-in. turning radius makes it a top choice for
confi ned or congested work areas.
Landscapers will fi nd this compact model ideal for: transporting
pallets of sod, stone and brick; for loading and unloading mulch; for
transporting large nursery stock; and for a multitude of other tasks.
The G5-18A’s 18-ft maximum boom height and over 10 ft of reach allows
the operator to access hard to reach areas such as over retaining
walls and deep into enclosed trucks and fl atbeds. RS#52
38 Compact Equipment January 2008 compactequip.com