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WA based Pumps Australia has introduced the new Honda IGX Series
pressure cleaner. The model PX 15- 280 Honda IGX390 13Hp electric start
high-pressure cleaner has a 4000psi (5500psi EWP with a turbo nozzle) at
a flow of 15 litres a minute.
The IGX has auto revving control; a special load sensing device in the
Honda engine management system allows this to happen automatically
at the pull of the trigger; then the engine idles back when the trigger
is released. The PX15-280 IGX model is a heavy duty portable unit with
power output of 4000psi at 15L a minute (5500Psi EFT).
Contact: 08 9471 8866 or visit: www.pumpsaustralia.com.au
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New Honda Pressure Cleaner
Geoff says a regular maintenance schedule is all
that’s needed to keep the Digga auger drives up
and running
Unbreakable auger drives contractor business
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Queensland-based deep foundation system provider, Gold
Coast Screw Piers’ Geoff Taunton has spent years trying to break
Digga auger drive units.
“Back when Digga was still in the R&D phase they would give
me a new test auger drive unit and tell me to go and break it.
Installing screw piers and bored piers involves putting extreme
vertical force on the attachment. It’s harsh on the equipment, so
it was an ideal testing ground for the drive units,” Geoff said.
“I would break the drive and tell Digga exactly what I was
doing and what pressure it was under when it broke. They would
use that information to improve the design, then give me a new
one to break and the process would start again.
An auger drive unit powers the digging/boring attachment
on earthmoving equipment. The power and efficiency of the
attachment is related to the quality of the auger drive unit.
The new generation Digga auger drives are the culmination
of 30 years of Australian development and are optimised for
the tonnage of the machine. Screw piers or screw piling is an
alternative to bored piers and traditional stumps where a hole
is dug and filled with concrete. A screw pier is a heavy duty steel
tube with a screw head at one end that allows it to be literally
screwed into the ground. This approach minimises waste and
mess, and it saves significant time on installation. Screw piers
can also be adjusted once they’re in place, making them more
flexible.
“The idea is to transfer the load from the structure’s immediate
footings down to an
appropriate depth to
create more stability and
less movement. It’s ideal
for earthquake zones and
we’re looking to expand
into areas like New
Zealand in the next year.”
Geoff says a regular
maintenance schedule is
all that’s needed to keep
the Digga auger drives up
and running.
Geoff now runs 18
Digga auger drives
ranging from the smaller
PD5 units to the SD300
for larger jobs. The augers
are matched to a fleet
of excavators from 3.5
tonnes to 35 tonnes.
For more information
ontact: 07 3807 3330 or:
www.digga.com.au
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Utility vehicle eases load
The Toro Workman MD Series from Semco offers a wide selection
of attachments and accessories.
“Driving a Workman is more like the feel of a four wheel drive,”
Semco’s Graham Murphy said. “The Active In-Frame twister joint
allows the front and rear chassis to move independently, so all four
wheels stay on the ground even on challenging hilly, slippery or
uneven terrain.
“Models are available with capacity ranges from 545kgs to 750kgs
and for a better ride and comfort, the vehicle’s coil-over shock
absorber suspension cushions the driver and occupants over bumps
and undulations, resulting in less fatigue and more productive hours.
“An electronic fuel-injected engine on the HDX model delivers
enhanced fuel economy and a powerful and responsive driving
experience in all working environments.”
For more: 02 9833 6000 or visit: www.semcogroup.com.au
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