A new CARTRACK tracked concrete pump machine from Mecbo America and Blastcrete Equipment. (Image: Mecbo America)

The CARTRACK P6 and P7 are designed for high-output applications such as continuous flight augering, drilling, tunnelling and commercial construction.

Both models feature a tracked undercarriage for improved jobsite mobility and are powered by either a diesel or electric engine: 150 hp for the P6 and 180 hp for the P7.

The pumps use Mecbo鈥檚 patented PULSAR system, which allows a longer stroke and smoother delivery of concrete, the company said.  According to Blastcrete co-CEO Scott Knighton, that translates to reduced wear, consistent pressure and lower maintenance demands.

鈥淭rack-mounted pumps are not new to this market,鈥� Knighton added, 鈥渂ut what we鈥檝e done is add Mecbo鈥檚 patented PULSAR pump, which offers more power and lower maintenance demands.鈥�

Designed to pump between 104 and 144 yd鲁 per hour, the P6 and P7 also come equipped with a toggle-based radio remote control, designed to avoid touchscreen issues when gloves are covered in material.

Both units include twin service hatches and offer options such as a water pump, compressor, hopper screen vibrator and extended pipeline accessories. The units are available in tracked, wheeled or truck-mounted configurations. A soundproofed diesel variant is also available for noise-sensitive worksites.

The CARTRACK series will be supported by Blastcrete鈥檚 Anniston, Alabama, US-based service network and spare parts inventory.

Knighton said the new launch was part of a long-term effort to provide simple and rugged machines: 鈥淭hey don鈥檛 need bells and whistles鈥攖hey need a simple, rugged, efficient system,鈥� he said.

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