Sled Impact Attenuators

The Sentry Longitudinal Energy Dissipater (SLED) is a narrow, non-redirective gating crash cushion. SLED is designed to shield the end of all permanent and temporary portable barrier shapes including concrete, steel and plastic. SLED's unique design incorporates four internal steel cables which help envelop the impacting vehicle, reducing the possibility of secondary accidents. The SLED End Treatment does not require foundation anchor bolts to be attached to the road or bridge deck. The complete crash cushion can be installed quickly, with as little as one pick up truck and two workers on compacted dirt, gravel, decomposed granite, asphalt or concrete.

• MASH eligible for shielding the blunt end of concrete

• NCHRP-350 Accepted for shielding the blunt end of concrete, steel or water filler barriers

• Quick and easy set-up, no foundation anchoring, minimal installation exposure time

• Cost effective end treatment for concrete, steel or water filled barriers

• Universal transition quickly and easily attached to a variety of barrier shapes and sizes

• SLED’s stout design virtually eliminates vaulting

• Narrow footprint is ideal for work zones or roads with minimal shoulder spacing

• Shortest length TL-3 Water filled crash cushion, fewer incident impacts

• Containment impact SLED minimizes debris field

• Visual “drive by” fill indicators quickly verify water modules are properly filled

• Accepted for use in uni- and bi-directional applications

• Internal steel cables help envelop vehicle after an impact, creating a truly “limited gating” system
  

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Delta Crash Cushion

MASH Tested, Passed and Eligible TL-3 Redirective Non-Gating Crash Cushion from TrafFix Devices.

The Delta Crash Cushion is a low cost MASH TL-3 non-gating redirective crash cushion that attenuates energy evenly for all vehicle types with shear bolts tearing through cut-outs of various sizes and shapes. 

Quick and easy installation reduces exposure to traffic. The multi-directional object marker comes in Chevron, Left or Right angles, and can be quickly changed in the field.

The Delta Crash Cushion consists of a series of steel thrie-beam fender panels supported by energy attenuating diaphragms. Panels and diaphragms are easily replaced after redirective and nuisance hits.

Simple Design and Easy Installation

• No Hydraulic Cylinders

• No Cartridges

• No Modules

• No Cables

• No Pulleys

• No Tension Bars

Land Clearing & Clean Up

First Vanguard is proud to offer agricultural equipment from Diamond Mowers. We offer the entire line of Industrial Mowing, Mulching, and Brush Cutting attachments. Diamond’s heavy-duty equipment is the toughest, safest, and most reliable in the business.

SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS FOR CLEARING GRASS, TREES & BRUSH

Brush Cutters

Whether you are facing overgrown brush or looking to maintain your property or grounds, these versatile, high-performance brush cutting attachments excel at thoroughly processing small material, such as thick grass and brush.

• Available in 60″, 72″, and 84″ cutting widths

• Cuts 5-10″ diameter trees or brush

• Standard flow or high-flow hydraulic machines

Disk Mulchers

Ideal for large mulch and brush management applications. Forestry disc mulchers act like a flywheel to store energy. The energy used to cut and mulch comes from stored energy, not hydraulic power alone.

• Cuts up to 12″ (305mm) diameter trees or brush continuously

• Mulches up to 6″ (152mm) diameter trees or brush continuously

• Available in 36″ (914mm) and 48″ (1219mm) cutting widths

Drum Mulchers

Ideal for turning brush and trees into a finer mulch for quick decomposition. Drum mulchers are optimized infeed and bite size produces a smaller end product while allowing ground contact for maximum productivity. 

• Available in 60″ and 72″ cutting width

• Mulches up to 9″ diameter trees or brush

• Standard flow or high-flow hydraulic machines

EXCAVATOR ATTACHMENTS FOR CLEARING GRASS, TREES & BRUSH

Excavator Brush Cutters

An excellent solution for clearing small trees, brush, and any type of grass. Available in several different sizes, this excavator brush cutting attachment cuts through trees up to 10 inches in diameter and can clear acres of brush and trees in a short amount of time 

• Available in 40″, 50″, 60″, and 72″ cutting widths

• Cuts up to 10″ diameter trees or brush

• 3,000 – 3,500 PSI flow rating

Excavator Disc Mulchers

For heavier-duty land clearing tasks, excavator forestry disc mulchers offer optimum mulching capabilities and can cut through trees up to 12 inches in diameter. Great for clearing dense brush and trees,

• Available in 36″ and 48″ cutting widths

• Cuts up to 12″ diameter trees or brush

• 3,000 – 3,500 PSI flow rating

Excavator Drum Mulchers

Excavator drum mulchers increase the versatility of your excavator and maximizes cut width relative to weight for more productivity per pass and the hydraulic motor provides impressive torque to power through large material 

• Available in 30″ and 50″ cutting widths

• Cuts up to 8″ diameter trees or brush

STUMP GRINDERS & BOOM ATTACHMENTS

Stump Grinders

Simple and easy to operate, Diamond Mowers Stump Grinders feature cutting teeth on both sides to effectively grind down tree stumps and offers the same power and productivity as a self-contained commercial stump grinder at a fraction of the cost

• Available in 24″ and 26″ wheel diameter

• Grinds any size stump below ground level

• Standard flow or high-flow hydraulic machines

Wheel Loader Boom Attachments

Diamond Mowers Wheel Loader Boom Attachments are a powerful addition with heavy duty and versatility combined.

• Attaches to 25,000 lb. and larger loaders

• Available in 23-ft and 25-ft booms

• Comes standard with actuator and proportional joystick

• Boom and loader reach combine to offer unmatched vertical capability

Have questions on the right attachment for you? We’re here to help!

Big Sandy Crash Barrels

"Big Sandy" Crash Barrels are impact attenuator sand barrels.  They are certified to meet the crashworthy requirements of NCHRP 350.

Impact Attenuator Sand Barrels

• Big Sandy is identical and unchanged as a crash cushion when meeting NCHRP 350, TL-3 and MASH eligible.

• Plastic barrels are engineered to break upon impact, resulting in proper attenuation of the impacting vehicle

• Three (3) barrels are used to create all weights required in current standard array plans

• Combination barrel utilizes a pedestal base and 200, 400, 700 lbs top half barrel to obtain weights without using shelves or cone inserts - eliminates leaking sand

• Simple fill barrel to the molded-in fill line to obtain the correct weight. The molded-in fill line makes external verification of weights easy

• Reinforced lip prevents barrels from deforming when filled and provides a quick and secure lid fit

• Big Sandy’s stout construction allows for easy moving, lifting and emptying with optional TrafFix Lifting Ring

Industrial Warning Lights

North American Signal Company manufacturers high quality warning lights that can enhance roadway and job site safety.

• LED Warning Lights

• Batter Powered, Portable Warning Lights

• Mini Light Bars

• Beacons

• LED Speciality Lighting

• Warning Lights for Trucks

• Strobe Lights

• Work Truck Lighting Accessories

Kenco RockLift

The Kenco RockLift is a mechanical grapple, which can grab irregular shapes like rock and stone, and even heavy debris with ease.

Kenco manufactures the toughest and most unique lifters, designed specifically to get the big jobs done safely and quickly.  These lifters are engineered to grab when set down and won't release until the object has been placed in its desired location.

The Rocklift is the perfect solution for placing riprap for erosion control, positioning landscape boulders and retaining wall, or staging passive barrier and security boulders.

HDPE Pipe

High-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) is strong, durable, flexible and light weight. When fused together, HDPE has a zero leak rate because the fusion process creates a monolithic HDPE system. HDPE pipe is also a more environmentally sustainable option as it is non-toxic, corrosion- and chemical-resistant, has a long design life, and is ideal for trenchless installation methods because of its flexibility.

HDPE pipe is used for a wide range of applications including municipal, industrial, energy, geothermal, landfill, marine, and more.

Snap-Tite® HDPE Lining System also offered as a solution for failing metal and concrete culverts.

As an official ISCO Industries distributor, 1st Vanguard offers the industry’s largest selection of HDPE fusion equipment, tooling and accessories. Fusion technicians are available for on-site welding.

Absorb-M

OFFERED UPON SPECIAL REQUEST

Absorb-M is a non-redirective temporary crash cushion.

No ground anchoring, easy deployment and removal, and the shortest length in its class make the ABSORB-M system the contractor’s choice for a work zone-ready MASH crash cushion. It uses interchangeable, nested elements to reduce inventory costs as well as a universal transition to simplify and speed up installation.

At 24” (61 cm) wide, this system is best suited for narrow, tight-fit areas to shield anchored or unanchored barriers up to 42” tall in temporary construction work zone applications.

• Anchorless foundation

• Rapid deployment and retrieval

• No ground anchoring required

• MASH TL-2 & TL-3 Compliant

• Universal transition

• One interchangeable element for T-2 & TL-3 Forklift ports for lifting while full

• Narrow footprint

• Deploy on almost any road surface

• Shortest MASH TL-3 non-redirective, anchorless crash cushion (21')

• Acceptable for use on anchored and unanchored barrier

K-Rail Reflectors

RetroFlex Reflectors manufactures multipurpose reflectors for K-rail, guardrail and lath. First Vanguard is an authorized distributor for RetroFlex.

1. For K-rail installation simply bend, insert into lifting hole, release and push it in. No adhesive required, a reusable and Caltrans approved product. 

2. For use on wooden guardrail and sign posts insert 3/4" roofing nails part way in, hold the reflector in place and drive the nails in.

3. Simply bend slide onto lath through the interior slots. Good for temporary roadside delineation and marking utilities.

Traffic Channelizer

Shur-Curb traffic channelizer is a sturdy, non-metallic, one component delineator that holds up well against roadway abuse. May be bolted or epoxied to the road surface; available in white or yellow.

First Vanguard is an authorized distributor of all Shur-Tite products.

Water-Wall Fencing

Fencing attached to water-filled barrier keeps pedestrians safe in work zones. Adding fencing atop temporary water-wall barricades adds additional security and prevents unwanted entries on a job site. Available for rent or purchase.  Call for pricing.

Standard Bucket Bucket

The standard duty excavator bucket is designed for general purpose excavating in clay or sandy soil. Also useful in bailing and top-loading applications.

• The Ultralok tooth system.  
• Triple taper basket design for fast, full loading, and clean dumping on each pass.
• One-piece side reinforcing plates provide structural integrity to the basket.

Extreme-Duty Excavator Bucket

The extreme-duty bucket is engineered for tough overburden digging applications. The XDP bucket provides superior performance when top loading or excavating rock material.

• Lip and beam gussets that provide increased durability in high stress corners.
• T1 steel one-piece reinforcing plates for additional side plate strength and wear resistance.
• 400 Brinell bottom runner wraps under the lugs for full abrasion resistance and additional structural integrity.

Snow Plow Blades

As an authorized dealer of ESCO blades, we offer a complete line of blades and accessories for the snow plow market. All edges are precision punched for quick and easy mounting and are produced from only the highest quality steels. 

ESCO Plow Blades offer:

• High carbon steel blades for all makes, models and sizes, featuring excellent balance of abrasion resistance and impact protection
• Flame Hardened blades in ¾” and 1” thicknesses for increased wear life, leading and trailing surfaces continually sharpen the cutting edge and prevent slivering, cuts ice and compacted snow on the first pass
• Virgin tungsten carbide inserts are the strongest and most wear-resistant material in the world, carbide inserted blades feature longer wear life than any other type of snow plow blade

Ditch Cleaning Excavator Bucket

ESCO’s ditch cleaning excavator bucket is a light excavating bucket for loam, sand or general purpose work.

• Wide, shallow basket 
• Through-hardened T1 steel lip
• Bottom wear strips for abrasion resistance
• Bolt-on auxiliary edges available as an option

Cone Chains, Bars & Tape

Cone Chains

• Cobra Chain is manufactured from polyethylene plastic
• UV stabilized to prevent color fading
• 2" chain tensil strength 199 lbs.
• 30 Day load bearing test 30lbs

Cobra Tape

• Sold individually or set of 4 with storage case
• Extends to 10 feet
• Warning tape have Yellow/Black or Red/White pattern -- Perfect for walling potholes

Cone Bars

Compared to warning tape, the Cone Bar is highly effective in terms of cost and functionality.  It is reusable and increases true work-site traffic control.

• Cone-bars are made from this highest quality commercial grade ABS materials, ensuring high performance and long-life durability. 
• Available in many different color combinations and 2 adjustable sizes: 3'-6' and 6'-10'.
• Engineer grade reflective sheeting ensures maximum visibility day or night.
• Custom imaging available.

Water Filled Barricade System

Plasticade's new Water Filled Barricade System is used to block off work-zone areas, create perimeter safety and crowd control. 

These 60”L x 36”H channelizing devices can be filled with water or sand. Durable construction is made to be impact resistant.

Conforms to any roadway design and can turn 90°.  These weigh only 50 lbs when empty making it quick to assemble and breakdown.

• Stackable for transport and storage - 820 LFT/truck (164 units)
• Forklift access, recessed areas at bottom of barricade - can be moved while filled with water
• Fill with up to 72 gallons of water
• Light pocket for standard barricade light, use 5” light bolt
• Accepts optional fence panels- 54”W fencing with 8’H - 3” diameter posts (covers 60“)
• Area for applying retroreflective striped sheeting
• Standard in orange and white - custom colors available  
• NCHRP-350 Accepted, Test Level 2, Meets MUTCD Standards

Auto Flagger

Auto Flaggers (AFAD) increase the safety and security of flaggers, workers and motorists in the work zone. We are an exclusive dealer for Safety Technologies AFADs.

• Reduces manpower required to flag by 50%

• Single person can tow, set up and operate

• Controls up to 1,000 ft of work-zone at a time

• Operates for a full day-time work week on one charge

• Tandem towing

Watch how easy it is for one person to set-up, and learn more about the features of AF 54:

Portable Traffic Signals

Portable traffic signal used in lieu of human flaggers.  Able to operate 24 hours/day for up to 7-days before changing batteries. 

• Wireless communication for to 1 mile

• Radio remote for manual control

• Pre-programmed cycle times

Snow Plow Blades

Blades and accessories for Snow Plows.