What Tradies Want — August-September 2017

DeWALT has launched what could be the

coolest and most wanted gadget for 2017.

Possibly the smallest laser distance measure

on the market, the DW030PL is about the

same size as a garage remote control, if not

smaller, and weighs practically nothing. With

a maximum error of +/-6mm and a working

range of nine metres, it’s ideal for anyone

doing quick internal estimating and measuring

jobs. Because of the size, normal batteries are

a no-no, so this little beauty is equipped with

an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery

charged via a supplied USB cable.

The DW030PL is available now and will

retail for around $35 – about the same price

as a quality tape measure!

We got our hands on this awesome little

product and don’t be fooled by its size.

It’s no toy. From the tests here at WTW the

DeWALT mini laser was as accurate as a tape

and allowed for extremely easy single-person

use. We used it for measuring in between

posts for handrails, on a ceiling for V-groove

boards and, even though it’s designed for

internal use, we tested it outside on a fascia

for gutter lengths.

DeWALT is on a great run at the moment, and

this little beauty won’t disappoint. Another

time-saving, must-have product.

Visit: http://www.DeWA LT.com.au

DeWALT’S MINI MEASURE

68 WHAT TRADIES WANT.

ISUZU TRI-TIPPER

IS READY TO WORK

Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) is excited to

announce an innovative new addition to its

popular Ready To Work range of trucks: the

NLR 55/45-150 Tri-Tipper.

With its Japanese factory-built tipper body –

which can tilt to the left, right or rear – Isuzu’s

NLR 55/45-150 Tri-Tipper will make drivers

the envy of any work site they roll on to.

“It offers much greater flexibility, meaning

customers are less dependent on access,”

said Simon Humphries, IAL’s Chief Engineer,

Product Strategy.

“A council might need to spread mulch

along on a nature strip, for example. The

Tri-Tipper allows them to do this with an

ease well beyond what’s possible if they’re

reliant on a traditional tipper that only tilts

at the rear.”

The truck’s prebuilt tipper body is

constructed with durable heavy-duty steel

and features drop sides and an auto-release,

two-way tailgate. It also has an auto-release

body, lockdown hook, shovel rack and non-

slip side steps.

The tipper function offers 20-second raise

and lower times and rope rails on both left

and right sides.

The new Isuzu is ready to be put to work

the minute the NLR is registered and driven

out of the dealership – another big positive

for businesses looking to ensure their

equipment is generating optimum return

on investment.

Under the skin is the popular Isuzu 4JJ1-

TCS engine, rated at 110kW@2800rpm and

375Nm@1600rpm to 2800rpm. The engine –

coupled with the robust Isuzu MYY-5T five-

speed manual transmission – means there’ll

be no shortage of horsepower, and a GVM of

5500kg (which can be de-rated to 4500kg so

it can be driven on a car licence) adds to the

overall package.

The NLR 55/45-150 Tri-Tipper is arriving in

Isuzu dealerships from May 2017.

Visit: http://www.isuzu.com.au/

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