Masonry Magazine August 2008 Page. 27
AccuPlace Features
AccuPlace uses a new hydraulic system that reduces leak points by 27 percent, Boeckman says. "It reduces the number of connection points, which reduces the potential for leaks."
Ride Control keeps loads more secure, he says. It creates a suspension system for the boom, which buffers the boom when driving on rough terrain.
"Ride Control absorbs the rough terrain so you can transport a pallet of bricks or blocks [more safely]," he says. "It helps stabilize the load, so things won't fall off as they're being transported."
Buying a new telehandler
SINCE MASONRY CONTRACTORS have loads of options when buying telehandlers, they should choose a model that fits their everyday work needs, rather than tying up money in an unnecessary large unit, manufacturers say.
"Buy for the typical job, rather than for the one or two large jobs that may come along...you can always rent for those situations," Mustang's Vargason says. "For masonry contractors, the availability of different fork attachments is
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