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Ditch Witch designed its new HX30G vacuum excavator as a lower-cost alternative for contractors on small to mid-sized excavation jobs and for daily use.

It has an 8-foot-wide frame for operating in urban or congested areas. It can also be used in height-restricted areas, with a height of up to 85 inches, yet still maintain enough ground clearance to avoid obstacles, the company says. Along with excavation, it can be used for cleanup of nonhazardous materials.

 

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Manitou’s new MTA 12055 Series III telehandler boasts a lift capacity of 12,000 pounds, yet with its 12-foot turning radius, it can fit on tight jobsites, the company says.

The telehandler is designed for such projects as infrastructure, bridges and power generation. It has a lift height of 55 feet 5 inches and forward reach of 40 feet 9 inches. It can handle 5,500 pounds at full extension.