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Powerwalk Crowd Control

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

When it comes to crowd control, you can turn to a lot of different tools; for instance, you can command a crowd’s attention by waving around a running chainsaw.  But if you want to avoid restraining orders and news coverage you could try a more socially acceptable tool called the Powerwalk — think George Jetson.

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Moving Trees? Skip The Shovel, Use A Tree Spade!

Friday, April 13th, 2007
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Pros use huge trailer-mounted spades to transplant trees the easy way:  hydraulics drive three blades into the ground around the tree, meeting at the center underneath to “dig” it free in a single motion.  The spade then lifts the tree and its root structure for transport.  Now Lemar offers a smaller version that’s portable — and can be operated with out a crew of spotters.

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