Attachment Focus: Motor Grader Attachments/Components
November 1, 2008
Information
for Site Prep’s special equipment focus on motor graders and
attachments/components has been provided by the respective manufacturers. For
more specifications on their products, visit the Web sites listed under each
entry.
Craig Manufacturing Ltd.
Craig Manufacturing Ltd.’s Series II Windrow Eliminator is an ideal tool for
reclaiming the road shoulder. With four different angle adjustments (up to 45°)
and 36" of side-shift capability left or right, the moldboard smoothes
unwanted windrows as they are created in a single pass, which saves time and
fuel. Options include manual or hydraulic adjustable caster wheels and a
straight or serrated reversible, replaceable cutting edge.
(
www.craigattachments.com)
Grouser Products
Grouser
Products’ Belly Blade does the job of a full-sized motor grader. It performs
six hydraulically-controlled functions: angle, tilt, pitch, raise, lower and
side shift. Belly Blades come in lengths between 6' and 12' in 1' increments.
Each has a quick-attach system, a heavy-duty frame and reinforced blade.
Compatible with most laser transmitters for ± ¼" grade accuracy. (
www.grouser.com)
Handy Hitch Mfg.
Handy
Hitch Mfg.’s grader-mounted packer/rollers are available in 90", 105"
and 120" compaction widths. Contour unit has a ripper-
bar mount; profile unit has a rear-grader mount. Both models come complete with
a central accumulator system for accurate down pressure and a 24" offset
for soft road shoulders. (
www.handyhitch.com)
LyCox Enterprises Inc.
LyCox
Enterprises Inc.’s Walk ‘n’ Roll packer/roller is an environmentally friendly
grader-attached compactor. One person can do the work of two, and gravel or
dirt roads can be graded and compacted in one operation. Built in the USA. (
www.walknrollpackers.com)
Maddock Industries Inc.
Maddock
Industries Inc.’s Graderstick is the first add-on joystick system designed to
operate all standard hydraulic functions with one control. The operator is able
to perform several blade movements simultaneously. (
www.maddockcorp.com)
Roadrunner Construction Equipment
Roadrunner
Construction Equipment’s Roadrunner grading blade has a serrated cutting edge
that penetrates and crumbles hard-packed materials and is not subject to damage
or high maintenance. The rear blade remains a standard curved motor grader
cutting edge. The Roadrunner retains its smooth leveling characteristics
operating on 5½' or 6' skid bars with heat-treated wear strips. The side panels
eliminate windrows; twin blades operating on a slight angle eliminate
washboarding. Available with twin screw jacks or optional hydraulic tilt.
(
www.roadrunnerblade.com)
Weldco-Beales MFG.
Weldco-Beales
MFG.’s Mastless Snow Wing provides mechanical and hydraulic float at the
discharge (toe) and mechanical float at the intake (heel) of the moldboard.
This gives an increased life cycle while simplifying operator usage on uneven
or rough terrain. The compact design significantly improves the grader’s blade
angle during operation allowing for full machine articulation. An additional
safety aspect is also provided with the ability to open both doors of the cab
when the wing is mounted.
(
www.weldco-beales.com)
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