Excavator

Gradall Industries introduces its XL 5100 III excavator — the company’s largest production model for construction markets. The new XL 5100 III, weighing just over 55,000 pounds, reflects a new Gradall design philosophy that delivers increased performance, cost containment benefits and a shorter carrier for easier highway mobility and a shorter rear swing. Unlike the XL 5100, which the new model replaces, that used two Cummins engines, the XL 5100 III uses just one Detroit Diesel Mercedes engine. Conserving fuel while producing greater horsepower, the new engine operates both the truck carrier and the upper structure and boom. Plus, the concept reduces maintenance costs with only one electrical system, one radiator, one set of filters and other non-redundant features.