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aPurveyor of jobsite justice! Powerful provider ofproductivity! The Utility Contractor Crusader battlesdowntime and wayward thieves to keep the jobsiteworking at its maximum potential. In today‛s episode,the UC Crusader keeps the jobsite powered, lit andsafe by taking stock of the industry‛s latest offerings.Ingersoll Rand CompressorThe 185-cu ft per minute (cfm), 100-lbs per sq in.Ingersoll Rand compressor, better known as the P185, givesusers the option of ordering this size of compressor with fullrunning gear or skid-mounted for truck installation. Also, ownershave their choice of an Ingersoll Rand or John Deere engine.These choices allow contractors to select the unit thatworks best for their service and application needs. The P185also comes in a utility package to be mounted on a truck bed.This is popular with public works departments and utilitycompanies that need the compressor with them at all times.The utility version of the P185 has curbside access to all controlsand monitoring gauges for operator safety and convenience.A 6-kw generator option can be ordered to increasethe productivity of the P185 unit. This offers the functionalityof running air or electric tools off the same unit.Kaeser , s M57 MobilairCompressorWhen a contractor spends all day swinginga power tool like a jack hammer, he orshe probably needs something like a KaeserM57 Mobilair portable compressor to hitfor the cycle. First, the 47-hp unit delivers210 cfm of power at 100 psi — the best inits class on the market. Plus, it‛s the longestrunning portable compressor in its classwith the largest fuel tank, but that poweris contained, quiet and efficient. The solidsteel floor has 2.5 in. of sound-dampeninginsulation for maximum sound attenuationand reduced noise levels. Using precisionmachinedSigma Profile airends also contributesto lower noise levels. Tighter tolerancesand heavy-duty bearings designedfor longevity provide smooth operation andlower vibrations in any compressor.22 Utility Contractor | July 2009By Jason Morgan and Elizabeth Stullwriterart