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Earthmoving & soil compaction

Versatility key for new sunward excavator models
April 25, 2024

Sunward is introducing an array of versatile new construction machines, with a key launch being for the new SWE155FW wheeled excavator.

This marks a major departure for the Chinese firm, which has previously focussed on selling its compact machines in Europe. At the same time, Sunward is also extending its range of mini excavators with the introduction of the battery electric SWE10FED and SWE60VFED models.

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Duratray International displays dump body smarts
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LiuGong displays its battery-electric advantage
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The Hitachi ZX390TC-7 meets big 40t-class machine need
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