Pulling System Hose Just Got Easier by TM Monthly Payments* Start At $ 617

Trends in the Construction Industry 1990’s Mechanization & innovation to improve productivity and labor efficiency on large events.

Trends in the Construction Industry 2000’s Mechanization & automation to make concrete construction easier, safer, faster, for all events; large or small.

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

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! 1 2

Hi Flotation Tires standard Skinny Tires optional 3 lifting points 13 hp electric 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 21 st century. TM

S.O.D. Driving into position Front HoseHog TM Positions Line for Easy Placement Operator easily maneuvers line into position

S.O.D. Driving into position Rear HoseHog TM 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 Benefits

Increase 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 precast20% on metal deck * after contractors became acclimated to the HoseHog which averages 3 or 4 pours

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

Reduce 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 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 Savings

Work 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 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 Injuries 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 Injuries

Why 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 Available Call 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 TM