Kate Wade is the managing editor of Utility Fleet Professional and Incident Prevention magazines. She has been employed by Utility Business Media Inc. since 2008.
Ditch Witch has released a new line of heavy-duty (HD) backreamers to help underground construction operators improve productivity and tool durability on horizontal directional drilling job sites. New to all model designs, the HD backreamers are now equipped with standard API threads to fit any industry drill under 100,000 pounds. The new models include the […]
Sherman+Reilly Inc. has enhanced the towing ability of its Revolution Series transmission equipment product line with the addition of a pintle-eye trailer configuration for use with line trucks. The new platform of trailers provides reductions in overall weight and allows for a smaller field and storage footprint. The new pintle-eye versions of the Revolution Series […]
Rock Mills Enterprises has introduced the Lifter PLUS, which complements and builds on the success of the existing Lifter. According to the company, the Lifter is the most innovative product on the market to safely and efficiently remove manhole covers and drainage grates. In most cases, removing covers and grates is as simple as pushing […]
Driving Dynamics has completed the development and production of its latest technology advancement for driver safety training. Full-scale mobile simulators will be available as part of the company’s driver safety training curriculum starting the first quarter of 2016. The DrīvActiv system, developed by Driving Dynamics’ educational and technical teams, has been uniquely engineered to bring […]
Prolong Super Lubricants now offers a premium diesel engine oil featuring the company’s proprietary Anti-Friction Metal Treatment. This advanced technology bonds to metal surfaces and creates a protective layer that reduces friction, provides excellent wear protection and increases fuel efficiency. Formulated with a blend of high-quality synthetic base oils and additives, Prolong’s 15W-40 Diesel Motor […]
Power management company Eaton has collaborated with Cummins to expand their lineup of integrated ISX15 SmartAdvantage powertrains. This will provide customers with additional choices tailored to their unique applications and operations. A new SmartAdvantage direct drive ratio is now available, and new engine ratings for the small-step overdrive ratios are being announced. The new SmartAdvantage […]
The Voyager Replacement Rearview Mirror Monitor from ASA Electronics displays real-time images of a vehicle’s blind spots on the operator’s rearview mirror, making it more manageable for vehicle operators to change lanes, merge into traffic and perform backing maneuvers. Light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicle applications that previously had no use for a traditional rearview mirror […]
The new and improved RT80 ride-on trencher from Ditch Witch is a powerful and versatile midrange machine equipped for heavy-duty trenching in small places. Powered by a 74.5-horsepower turbocharged Deutz Tier 4 diesel engine, the RT80 enables long-term productivity to meet the demands of most heavy-duty trenching jobs. The compact design and extensive axle capacity […]
Golight Inc. recently introduced its GXL 4211 Off-Road Lamp. The lamp’s rugged form was inspired by and emulates the look of today’s off-road tires. The bezel of the GXL 4211 Off-Road Lamp features six air induction ports that enhance its thermal management capabilities and promote product longevity. The lamp’s optics have been specially engineered for […]
RAM Mounting Systems’ IntelliSkin is a protective device case that simplifies the frequent docking and undocking of smartphones and tablets common in utility, construction and government infrastructure applications. IntelliSkin provides standard charging contacts to prevent damage to Samsung phones and tablets in rugged transportation and work use environments. IntelliSkin features an integrated power connector compatible […]
