Pulling System Hose Just Got Easier

by TM

Monthly Payments* Start

At

$ 617

Trends in the Construction Trends in the Construction IndustryIndustry

1990’s1990’s

Mechanization & innovation to improve productivity and labor efficiency on large

events.

Trends in the Construction Trends in the Construction IndustryIndustry

2000’s2000’sMechanization & automation to make concrete

construction easier, safer, faster, for all events; large or small.

Yesterday system hose was pulled this way...Yesterday system hose was pulled this way...

• Hard, physical work

• Requires plenty of strong men

• Labor intensive and costly man hours

• Prone to injury and Work Comp claims

• High rate of “no shows”

• Worst job in concrete

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Today we move system hose this way...Today we move system hose this way...

• Effortless

• Much fewer men

• Pour faster with larger diameter hose

• Breakdown hose less often and move sections quicker

• Virtually eliminate hose pulling injuries

• Machines shows up everyday & don’t get tired

2 men do the work of a whole crew, regardless of hose diameter!

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Hi Flotation Tires standard

Skinny Tires optional

3 lifting points

13 hpelectric start gas engine

Clamps lift and rotate the hose hydraulically

Weight: Ground Pressure Data: 885 lbs Hi Floats = 7.0 psi under each tire

Adjustable height control panel

2 wheel hydraulic drive

with power steer

Clamps 4” and 5”diameter hose

The solution to moving hose in the

21st century.

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S.O.D. Driving into position

Front HoseHogFront HoseHogTMTM Positions Line for Easy Placement Positions Line for Easy Placement

Operator easily maneuvers line into position

S.O.D. Driving into position

Rear HoseHogRear HoseHogTMTM Drags Excess Line Out Of The Way Drags Excess Line Out Of The Way

Operator easily moves hose in any direction

S.O.D. Driving into position

- Quick set up

- Effortless operation

- Faster productivity

- Utilize larger diameter hose

- Significantly reduce labor

- Less breaking down of the line

- Reduces fatigue and injuries

BenefitsBenefits

Increase ProductivityIncrease Productivity

• Smaller diameter hose is often used just to reduce the weight being dragged.

• Small diameter hose plugs up more often and causes unnecessary delays.

• HoseHog offers the opportunity to use larger diameter hose to increases productivity without increasing labor.

• The HoseHog increases production by: *

30% on precast 20% on metal deck*

after contractors became acclimated to the HoseHog which averages 3 or 4 pours

Increase ProductivityIncrease Productivity

Frequent breaking down of the line results in lengthy delays.HoseHog allows for multiple sections to be broken down.

HoseHog can quickly drag hose line long distances!

Increase ProductivityIncrease Productivity

2 HoseHogs are able to drag 120’ of full 5” line.

Reduce Crew SizeReduce Crew Size

1 tip man and 2 HoseHog operators. That’s all!

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Old Hooks and Rope Method• 12,500 sq. ft.

• 6–10 men (3”- 5” line)

• Lengthy placement times

• Hardest & worse job in concrete

• $20 per hour labor factor

• 48 - 80 man hours

• Labor Cost = $960 - $1,600

Total Labor Savings

$640 - $1280

Actual savings may vary.These figures were provided from

a concrete contractor in NC.

Before

New Hose Hog Method• 12,500 sq. ft.

• 2 men (4” - 5” line)

• Quicker placement times

• Safe and effortless operation

• $20 per hour labor factor

• 16 man hours

• Labor Cost = $320

After

Contractors Labor SavingsContractors Labor Savings

Work SaferWork Safer

No physical pulling of the line equates to:

• Fewer lost days due to injury• Fewer back injuries• Fewer Workman Comp claims• Lower MOD factors

Dangerous Work EnvironmentDangerous Work Environment

Hose pulling leads to injuries as a result of strains, falls, and tripping.

Falls are especially hazardous on elevated decks and around Nelson studs.

Construction Related Back Construction Related Back InjuriesInjuries

Cause more days away from work verses any other body part.

Back injuries make up over 21% of construction injuries and over 10% of all work related injuries.

Within the construction industry, Concrete ranks 4th highest in terms of back injuries.

Construction Related Back Construction Related Back InjuriesInjuries

Why should you consider a HoseHogWhy should you consider a HoseHog™™??

• Labor Savings

• Production Increases

• Reduce Labor Requirements

• Increase Profitability

Without HoseHog™

Labor intensive

Tough Physical Work

Injury Prone

With HoseHog™

3-man crew

Less fatigue

Fewer injuries

Financing Programs AvailableCall 1-906-482-7252 www.somero.com

Every HoseHog Optional Accessories Includes: Available:

Two Power Units Skinny Tires 13 hp Robin America Gas Engine Lift Harness Hi-Flotation Tires Additional Hose Pans Two Hose Pans Spare Parts Kit Operator and Parts Manuals On-Site Operator Training

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