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Quarter 2012
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1,430-pound tipping capac-
ity gives the S450TX a lot of
muscle for its size. Vermeer
has incorporated a four-pump
hydraulic system, which
provides performance and
efficiency when powering at-
tachments. A single pilot-operated joystick is now integrated
into the S450TX platform, which makes the
machine easy to maneuver and operate in
comparison to manual control systems.
The S450TX offers the customer the
ability to customize the machine with
the choice of engine and track options.
A Kubota 24.8-horsepower diesel engine
provides excellent torque performance
designed for those who use attachments
requiring greater engine torque. A Kohler
EFI 27-horsepower gas engine will be
available later this year. The EFI engine
has a number of benefits, such as lower
fuel consumption, easier maintenance,
improved starting due to the elimination
of the choke, and cleaner emissions. A
narrow 7-inch track provides a smaller
machine footprint for tight work areas. The
standard 9-inch-wide track offers reduced
ground pressure for increased flotation and
stability.
The S450TX is designed with a spring-
cushioned platform that keeps operators
out of the mud and debris. The platform
features cushioning on the front and side
for additional support when working in
rough terrain. An operator presence system
suspends ground drive and attachment mo-
tion if the operator steps off the machine.
UELC Hires New
Southwestern Manager
U
tility Equipment Leasing
Corporation (UELC) has
appointed Virgil Akin as
manager of its Fort Worth
Texas Service Center, serv-
ing the entire southwestern market, includ-
ing Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma,
Kansas, and Missouri.
Akin has extensive experience in the truck, construction,
and rental equipment industry, having served most recently
as operations manager and account manager for Performance
Truck in Rosenberg, Tex. Earlier he worked for Riggs Cat-
erpillar, Arkansas Contractors Equipment and Supply, and
Red River Equipment Company. He is focused on customer
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