Unimog U500

The Unimog line of multiuse vocational vehicles produced by DaimlerChrysler was introduced to the United States in 2003 and is gaining wider distribution in North America as part of the Freightliner Group.

The U500 is the latest model in line dating to 1947. The Unimog is designed to operate in a variety of applications and to
improve the customer's overall economic performance through its multiple capabilities.

The all-wheel drive vehicle can operate at freeway speeds, carry up to 17,000 lbs of payload, and has 18-in. of ground clearance. The U500 is the core of a system and can be mounted with a wide range of attachments including snowplows, cranes, spreaders, firefighting implements, augers, backhoes, sweepers, tool boxes, and a three-way tilt bed for
general-purpose hauling. The U500 has a detachable steering column that can be moved to the right or left side of the cab depending on the needs of the operator. The speciallydesigned transmission/power divider is electronically air-operated, and the U500 comes with four-wheel antilock air-disc brakes.

For more information and dealer locations visit: www.unimogtrucks.com

Dimas Ridable Saw

A new line of ridable saws is designed to help road contractors meet tight production schedules on a range of cutting jobs from partial to full depth, the maker says. Features on the new RS 8500 include a new inline rightangle gearbox configuration that uses 14 belts. The new design transfers power more directly and efficiently than traditional designs, offering 10 percent more engine power to drive the bladeshaft. Combined with a Cummins 85-hp turbocharged diesel engine, the saw is up to three times more efficient than a 65-hp flat saw.

For more info, write to Dimas North America at 17400 West 119th Street, Olathe, Kansas 66061; call 913-928-1000; email rtremain@db-inc.com; or visit the web site www.dimas.com.

Topcon TopNET CORS

Topcon has pioneered TopNET CORS - providing 24 hour satellite coverage with GPS+ technology. GPS+ provides dual constellation tracking of both GPS and GLONASS satellites, eliminating the downtime associated with GPS-only systems.

TopNET CORS supports a wide variety of applications including land surveying, construction layout, automated machine control, GIS data exchange, agricultural control systems, and other applications based on GPS technology.

TopNET CORS reference station software suite is designed to operate with a series of new TopNET products, creating a system that can be expanded from a single site to complex networks covering extensive geographical areas. TopNET provides complete system security by putting full control under a designated systems operator.

Topcon's signal processing techniques to reduce multipath and in-band signal interference mean reliable operation in urban areas.