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Garner, Iowa - Stellar Industries, Inc. now offers a full line of easy to use electric/hydraulic cranes that use environmentally friendly, non-toxic hydraulic oil. The Stellar® EC Series has five models available in a range of 6,500 ft-lbs (.99 tm) up to 38,000 ft-lbs (5.25 tm). This new environmentally friendly crane line was developed based on customer requests and will enhance the current full line of the Stellar® heavy-duty mechanic service cranes.

The EC Series crane line incorporates both hydraulic and manual boom reach, with the EC6000 reaching out 21-feet. All the EC Series cranes have a short stow length and a low profile, both of which allow the crane to fit nicely behind the chassis cab when not in use.

The boom design of the EC Series line features a "Piggy-Back" or Double Boom design, providing considerably more strength than traditional square boom designs. This new crane line also boasts a true worm gear rotation of a full 410 degrees (EC2000 has a 340˚ rotation) that uses a high-strength steel ball bearing turntable gear, a high-strength steel worm gear, and a cast-steel worm gear housing.

The entire EC Series crane line also comes equipped with a state-of-the-art radio remote control and it also utilizes environmentally friendly hydraulic oil that is non-toxic, non-carcinogenic and that is recyclable and biodegradable. Both come standard and are industry first features for this class of crane.

Other features worth noting include specifically designed and manufactured hydraulic cylinders for each particular model, allowing the crane to effectively and efficiently lift what it is designed to lift. The planetary winch system is equipped with a permanent magnet electric motor with a planetary gear reduction system that ensures the winch will never quit lifting before it reaches the cranes full rated capacity.

"In addition to the success we've experienced with the current heavy-duty crane line, we were getting numerous requests from our distributors and end users to market a more economical version of a electric/hydraulic crane," says Tim Davison, Product Manager, bodies and cranes. Davison continues, "Based on that market demand and the expertise we developed over the years with the previous models of mechanics cranes, it was the right decision to develop a feature laden crane at a lower price point." He continues, "We are confident the EC Series will dominate the electric/hydraulic crane market. Our lifting performance will meet or exceed that of other competitive cranes in this market class." Davison concludes, "But what will put this line above all the others is the great feature ensemble, which includes a radio remote control, a durable rotation system, the environmentally friendly hydraulic oil and the new piggy-back boom system, which brings the hex boom like strength to an economical price point."

Stellar Industries, Inc. was founded in 1990. It is an employee owned and operated manufacturer of hydraulic truck mounted equipment located in North Iowa. Products include hooklifts, container carriers, cable hoists, telescopic cranes, articulating cranes, and the X-Tra-Lift, as well as complete mechanic service truck packages, and tire service truck packages. Stellar is a progressive company that focuses on its people, as they are the key to making the products and the company successful.

For more information regarding Stellar Industries, Inc., visit http://www.stellarindustries.com/ or call 800-321-3741.

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UD Trucks North America (UDNA) introduced the new 2011 Model Year UD Trucks product line to UD Trucks dealers nationwide in an announcement from the Company's headquarters on Friday, July 30. "UD Trucks for 2011 model year share the same heritage of Ultimate Dependability that has characterized the UD Trucks brand for 75+ years worldwide and over 25 years here in the United States. The new, GH7 six-cylinder diesel engine is manufactured by UD Trucks to the same exacting quality standards our customers have grown to expect, and it's available with performance ratings of 245 and 280 horsepower," said Evan Smith, the company's Vice President of Sales.

"Using proven SCR and DPF emissions technology, the GH7 is compliant with the stringent 2010 EPA Standard," said Brian Wagner, UDNA's Director of Marketing. "Today's UD Truck is significantly more fuel efficient than our previous products, while also meeting the Certified Clean Idle standard. UD Trucks for 2011 are more aerodynamic than ever, quieter than ever and more driver friendly than ever before. All these factors add up to more value for our customers."

For more information about the new UD Truck line up contact your local Authorized UD Trucks Dealer. UD Trucks North America, Inc. headquartered in Irving, Texas is the U.S. Distributor for the UD Trucks line of medium duty diesel truck chassis manufactured by UD Trucks at the company's manufacturing operations in Japan. For more information, contact Brian Wagner-Director of Marketing at 972-756-5533 or via e-mail at brian.wagner@udtrucksna.com. For more information about UD Trucks North America, Inc. or to find a UD Trucks dealer near you, visit http://www.udtrucksna.com/.

The Village Motors race team has turned to an Isuzu FVL 1400 to provide them with plenty of horsepower off the track.

Dave Newcombe's professionally built 2007 Pontiac GTO might fly down the quarter mile drag strip in 7.09 seconds, but it needs some help getting from garage to track.

And it's not just one car that needs transporting. Regularly travelling to competitions across Australia is a team of five (the Village Motors MotorSport's Pro Stock drag racing team), two race cars, tools and equipment.

Pro Stock drag racing cars are the highest development of 'street-appearing' four-seat sedans or coupes using V8 engines - and precious cargo for the Brisbane-based Village Motors team.

When the time came to replace their small gooseneck trailer, the team looked to Isuzu for a reliable and comfortable truck that would meet their requirements and perform well on the long-distance drives across states.

They purchased an Isuzu FVL 1400, which Dave said transports the two race cars with ease.

Dave and his team have developed a well-designed and innovative configuration. The long trailer is split into two sections: the rear holds up to two race cars plus tools and other equipment, and the front section houses an office and living quarters for the team, which is accessible via a door on the side of the trailer.

"It is a fantastic vehicle that offers us plenty of power," Dave said. "And we now also have the convenience of an office, which we work from while we're on the road."

"The Isuzu FVL 1400 is a huge improvement on our previous transportation," Dave said.

According to Dave, the FVL 1400 is ideal for the team's highway driving, due to its spacious cab and Isri air suspension driver's seat that boasts pneumatic lumbar support and height, rake and automatic weight adjustment.

"The cab interior is very roomy and comfortable, so it's great for the long journeys across Queensland that we often endure," Dave said.

Mated to a nine speed air assisted shift transmission with synchromesh on the first eight gears, the FVL 1400's six cylinder, 24 valve SiTEC Series II 295 engine offers plenty of power for both urban conditions and out on the open road and is easy to drive. The truck also features cruise control and Hill Start Aid.

Keeping the driver and occupants safe is a range of safety features including Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and driver airbag.

According to Dave, the Isuzu FVL's Hendrickson airbag suspension gives a much smoother ride, and is preferable over spring suspension for delicate loads like the team's race cars.

"In the competitive world of drag racing, the last thing we need is to arrive at a race meet and find that any of our equipment has been damaged in transit," Dave said.

"I look for reliability, quality and comfort in a vehicle, which is why we turned to Brisbane Isuzu for our new truck. There is no question that Isuzu produces the best trucks on the market."

See more about all the great Isuzu Trucks in Australia at http://www.isuzu.com.au/.

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