PREPARING FOR A GOOD YEAR...
THREE NEW PRODUCTS ASSURE A STRONG 2001
from our December, 2000 Issue

CPA Rock Drill–Excavator-Mounted Attachment, Superior Engineering
If you ask Tramac's Product Specialist Bob Benko, he'll tell you that Tramac's new CPA Rock Drill, introduced at MinExpo 2000, will practically sell itself once the dealers and end-users learn about it. The initial response has been incredibly enthusiastic and all we can say is, why not?

Rock drills have a place in almost every area serviced by Tramac dealers – quarrying, mining, road building, utility trenching, forestry, and demolition.

Why the CPA? Primarily because it is excavator-mounted, making it affordable and easy to use. With the CPA, if a customer has an excavator, he can have a rock drill. It's as simple as that! While the investment in a "crawler" still may be upwards of $400,000, a reliable, easy-hookup CPA is not only practical, it makes good sense. The rock drill hooks up to the carrier's hammer hydraulics and can be mounted and removed easily in the field.

Aside from affordability, the excavator-mounted rock drill has distinct advantages over crawler drill units. The greater maneuverability and boom articulation of an excavator means easier moves to and from the job site, and better access to hard-to-reach locations. In addition, it's a heavy-duty, reliable workhorse with little maintenance.

Over 400 CPA rock drills are at work worldwide. Just recently the U.S. Army contracted for 26 units. Their first delivery of CPAs is being used at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri (mounted on John Deere 230LCs) to train operators for army engineering units. Afterward, they will be distributed to bases around the world. For more information, call Bob Benko at 503 957-8300.

The New 300 Breaker – Competitively Priced and Highly Reliable
The new 300 breaker brings Tramac front and center in the breaker market for mid-range loader backhoes and small excavators. Recognizing that there are many, many operators who use loader backhoes, we aimed to answer their need for a hydraulic breaker that offers features comparable to our larger breakers at a competitive price. The 300 replaces the 400 and 470.

Like its bigger brothers, the 300 comes with an optional auto lubrication system, advanced hydraulics for easy installation, and Tramac's Energy Recovery Valve which recycles rebound energy, adding it to the next blow. The protective box-style housing is modeled after Tramac's larger units. The 300 is a reliable, solid workhorse and, with simple maintenance requirements, it should excel as a rental unit.

With more striking power than other models in this weight range, the 300 fills an important slot in Tramac's extensive breaker line. Mid-range backhoe operators will welcome this competitive new attachment that gives them a lot more bang for their buck.

TCH Cutting Head Makes 2000 Debut
With the introduction of the new TCH Cutting Head, Tramac's line of rock and concrete processing equipment includes a highly productive alternative to hydraulic breakers in specialty applications where there are noise and vibration considerations. The TCH – a rotating double-drum cutter – will perform precise excavation while in various soil types, shales, and softer rock. In certain mining and tunneling applications, these units perform as superior scaling tools. They are also ideally suited for demolition and pulverizing of concrete and other stone-based materials in residential areas, quarries, and in bridge demolition and utility trenching.

The TCH is a high production unit requiring little maintenance. Powered by the excavator's hydraulic circuit, it is easy to mount. The durable, replaceable cutting teeth make short work of the toughest materials.

Offering unusual flexibility, the four TCH models can be configured with a variety of cutting head diameters, pick sizes, and lacing patterns to suit specific applications. While the carrier's horsepower is perhaps the most critical consideration for determining the appropriate TCH model, other factors should also be considered. A Tramac representative will help you and the customer determine the proper choice.

The TCH Solves a Sticky Problem in Limestone Quarry
Liter's Quarry, near Louisville, KY, had not found a satisfactory solution for removing loosened rock from blasting sites in their underground limestone quarry. After initial blasting, loosened rocks, clinging to walls and ceilings, pose a potential threat to those working in the area. In order to comply with OSHA and MSHA – and to safeguard their workers – Liter's tried a number of methods to remove these hazardous fragments… everything from manual scraping with tooth and pick to a hydraulic hammer.

This past spring, Lee Schilling of Brandeis Machinery & Supply Corp. in Louisville, brought Liter's a TCH-160 Cutting Head to demo. Mounted on a Komatsu PC400 LC-5, the TCH's fast rotary head quickly scaled the walls and ceiling of the working area (approximately 25' high and 40' wide). Liter's was so pleased with the superior job that they purchased the unit. They have experienced no maintenance or downtime with the TCH.