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K-Line Industries, manufacturer of special service tools for OEMs and OEM dealers, has come out with a portable cleaner for use on tractors equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to control pollution. The portable DPF cleaner allows farmers to clean the DPF filter themselves to reduce the cost and transport time involved in taking it to their dealers to be cleaned....More

High gas prices and emission standards have outdoor power equipment companies and homeowners looking for options. CORE Outdoor Power developed a line of high-torque, high-efficiency, battery-powered outdoor equipment designed to give gas-powered products on the market some major competition. The company invented a technology that replaces traditional wire-wound motors with a multi-layered, printed circuit board that works with magnets to create powerful rotational forces. The result is an efficient, compact, and powerful motor driven by lithium ion, according to CORE....More

Makita expands its 18v line of cordless tools with the new LXT brushless rotary hammer with vacuum attachment. The tool has a 1-in. capacity and features three operating modes – rotation only, hammering with rotation, and hammer only. The tool has a variable speed, brushless motor that delivers 0 to 950 RPM and 4,700 BPM. Makita offers an optional HEPA Dust Xtraction vacuum attachment that is trigger-activated. The vacuum provides consistent contact with the work surface and has a large material holding capacity. The HEPA filter captures 99.95% of dust particles, according to Makita....More

Bosch brings a new innovation to the miter saw market with the first one-handed, portable miter saw in the 12-in. segment. The CM12 single bevel compound miter saw has a lightweight and compact design and a carry handle that makes the saw easy to transport. In addition to portability, the miter saw was designed to provide accurate cuts at any angle....More

ESCO announces its new Compac Wheel Dolly for agricultural and earth-moving machinery. The Wheel Dolly is used for mounting, demounting, and handling of large wheels on agricultural machinery. Capable of handling large wheels from 45.3 in. up to 84.7 in. in diameter and up to 41.3 in. in depth, with a lifting a capacity of 3,306 lbs., the wheel dolly can be used by many in the agricultural industry. The dolly’s hydraulic system allows for a hands-free switch of a tire. For more information visit www.esco.net....More

The PowerNow battery-powered chainsaw delivers a combination of performance and features that makes it an alternative to gas-powered chainsaws. When not in use, the PowerNow lithium ion battery holds a charge for months, which eliminates the need to bring along a gas-powered chainsaw, gas can and oil. At just under 11 pounds, the PowerNow Chainsaw weighs just under 11 lbs., making it lightweight and easily portable....More

Hilti introduces the industry’s first 3/8-in. impact wrench with a brushless motor. The new motor delivers long-lasting, reliable power and a highly synchronized hammering system. The impact wrench has three speeds for more precise use in a variety of applications. The highest speed (2,300 rpm) boasts 1,548 in.-lbs. of maximum torque....More

A wireless LED floodlight package from Shur-Co adds convenience to high-intensity lighting for work areas....More