Author: Erica Burke

Doosan Portable Power has expanded its mobile generator portfolio with the introduction of the Tier 4i-compliant G70WCU, G85WCU and G125WCU. The new Doosan models feature an innovative cooling system with a variable speed cooling fan, keeping the generators cool and maximizing productivity and fuel efficiency in even the most extreme temperatures. The enclosure includes deep air intake pockets that protect the generator from external elements and virtually eliminate water ingression. Innovative airflow management on the models routes engine heat without compromising sound attenuation, contributing to the industry’s lowest operating sound levels of just 64 to 67 dBA, depending on the model. www.doosanportablepower.com

The Load’N’Go brand of Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies will now feature a powder-coated finish. Fleetwest service bodies are durable and outlast multiple pickup trucks, as seen in the life-cycle comparison. With the addition of powder coating, the quality and durability of Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies is unmatched. Powder coating results in a uniform, durable, high-quality finish. It is resistant to chipping, scratching, fading and wearing. www.fleetwest.net

Powered by an electronic, Tier 4 interim Perkins 1204E-E44TA engine and an optional four-speed servo power synchro transmission with automatic shifting, the 94-horsepower Terex TLB840 backhoe loader is now available in North America. Engineered to excel in digging, reaching, lifting and loading applications, North American customers will notice the TLB840 boasts high torque and powerful performance, as well as strong climbing and digging capabilities. The Tier 4i-compliant engine on the TLB840 is designed with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology, which is well-suited for lower horsepower engines operating in high-duty applications. EGR engines incorporate diesel oxidation catalyst systems and sometimes diesel particulate filters (DPF) to reduce nitrogen oxide and particulate matter exhaust emissions. The new Perkins Stage III B/Tier 4i EGR engines, like the one in the Terex TLB840, include a DPF and allow auto-idle to be incorporated in machines. www.terex.com/construction

Bronto Skylift will exhibit its model S-230 XDT telescoping and articulating aerial work platform with a 2,000-pound capacity boom-mounted material handler in booth N2054 at ICUEE, which takes place October 1-3 in Louisville, Ky. Ideal for utilities and others needing to lift both people and materials overhead, the S-230 XDT features a 225-foot platform height, 100 feet of horizontal outreach, a 93-inch-by-36-inch platform with 1,500-pound platform capacity and 360 degrees of continuous platform rotation. www.bronto.fi

Add rice hulls to the list of sustainable materials Ford is using for America’s best-selling F-Series, which also includes soybeans, recycled cotton, carpet, tires, water bottles and post-industrial plastic. Rice hull-reinforced plastic is used in an electrical harness for the 2014 F-150, proving pickups can be green and tough. Ford will need at least 45,000 pounds of hulls in the first year.

Additionally, the company’s Kansas City Assembly Plant has launched a third crew to meet surging customer demand for the Ford F-Series. Through July, F-Series sales were 50 percent higher than the second-best-selling vehicle in America. With the additional crew at Kansas City Assembly, Ford has reached 75 percent of its goal to create 12,000 hourly jobs in the United States by 2015. www.ford.com/trucks

The Fabco TC-28 Transfer Case is a severe service gearbox for Class 4/5 and heavier vehicles. Based on the proven Fabco TC-38 (Class7/8) transfer case, the TC-28 gives 4×4 owners vehicle capabilities exceeding the other Class 4/5 offerings in the market. Designed and manufactured in the U.S., the TC-28 is a two-speed transfer case with a nominal input torque rating of 3,600 foot-pounds. www.fabcoautomotive.com

ProBuilt Professional Lighting now offers the Defender Mini Mobi Battery-Operated LED Inspection Light. Twenty high-output LEDs deliver 55 lumens and provide up to 8 feet of a widespread, clean white light beam. Powered by three AA batteries, this extremely durable light can run three hours on high and up to eight hours at 70 percent power. The integrated floor stand, hanging hook and magnet offer multiple working positions and extreme versatility. Rated IP44 for dust and water resistance, the Defender Mini Mobi is ideal for servicing, inspection, HVAC and electrical work. www.probuiltlighting.com

HinoCare is Hino Trucks’ new preventive service care program for its 195 diesel model trucks. The two-year or 60,000-mile maintenance program is available on all 2013MY and 2014MY 195 and 195 double-cab trucks delivered until March 31, 2014, and is free of charge to the customer. Although Hino is renowned for its exceptional quality, durability and reliability, peace of mind is also part of Hino’s customer focus and service heritage. Already backed by an industry-leading five-year, 175,000-mile engine warranty and three years of roadside assistance coverage through HinoWatch, Hino’s new preventive service care program brings greater value and confidence while ensuring low cost of ownership. www.hino.com

The SMART Wagon, which allows a truck to pull more cargo with less stress on the vehicle, invites you to follow the adventures of its road show team as it heads across the United States, bringing new and green technology to the utility industry. www.smartwagonroadshow.com

OSHA’s alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals is bringing big changes – and some confusion – to the U.S. workplace. J. J. Keller & Associates has developed an online, subscription-based service that enables companies to easily manage the labeling, classification and other aspects of the new HazCom standard. J. J. Keller’s HazCom Program Manager features a suite of tools to develop and maintain a hazard communication program that is fully compliant with the new regulations. www.jjkeller.com