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German Joh. Sahler contractor goes down the Hitachi route

April 30, 2015

German contractor Joh. Sahler has changed its entire fleet of construction machinery to Hitachi Zaxis excavators. The two ZX38U-5s, ZX48U-3, ZX85USBLC-5, ZX145W-3, ZX170W-5 and ZX190W-3 were ordered by the Leverkusen-based company in June last year and delivered by the country’s authorised Hitachi dealer, Kiesel. Joh. Sahler was founded in 1945 and is now owned by a third-generation family member, Antonius Eisbach, and managed on a day-to-day basis by directors Dietmar Müller and Matthias Schindler. It has

Volvo Construction Equipment’s new buckets cut it

April 29, 2015

Volvo Construction Equipment has developed a range of Aggressive Cut Buckets specifically for compact excavators in the Nordic markets - Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland – as well Switzerland. Volvo said the buckets are designed for use especially with a Steelwrist Symmetrical Quick Coupler and Steelwrist Tilt Rotator. The company is introducing a complete range for machines in the 2.5-8tonne class, including digging buckets with the Volvo Tooth System, cable buckets with an extended cutting edge for

Liebherr launches three 7m telescopic handlers

April 22, 2015

Liebherr has expanded its telescopic handler range with the launch of three 7m machines. The TL432-7, TL436-7 and TL441-7 all have a 7m maximum lift height, but with lift capacities of 3.2, 3.6 and 4.1 tonnes.

A future UK government should focus more on potholes and road safety

April 10, 2015

With a national UK election looming next month, a future government must make road safety a top priority, said the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). Half of motorists in a recent survey of 2,156 people, and conducted IAM in March, said the current administration has not given the issue as much attention as is needed. The number one issue that the government should be focussing on, according to 70% of respondents, is the reduction of the number of potholes. The backlog of repairs now tops more

Caterpillar offers improved backhoe loader range

April 10, 2015

Caterpillar aims to capture new customers with its latest generation of backhoe loaders. Versatile, durable, productive, reliable and highly mobile, these machines can be used with a wide array of attachments and tools to handle an even wider range of tasks on construction sites. The new F2-Series machines, 427F2, 428F2, 432F2, 434F2, and 444F2, take over from the proven F-Series. These revamped models feature an all-new cab as well as the latest low emission, low noise engine technology. These more effi

Tunnel project of Chilean capital Santiago

April 8, 2015

Tunnel construction in Chilean capital Santiago will help cut chronic congestion – Mauro Nogarin & Mike Woof write. Chile’s capital Santiago is a thriving city having benefited from the country’s economy growing strongly in recent years. The massive copper mining sector has helped boost the country’s GDP significantly in the past few decades, also aided by the growing international reputation of Chile’s large wine industry. The steady economic growth has resulted in an equally steady growth in average incom

World pothole day to highlight road repair requirement

March 20, 2015

The response to the calls for the proposed National Pothole Day have been so strong that organiser Street Repairs is now planning a World Pothole Day. This will be on March 25th.

Recycled pavement use rises again in the US, according to NAPA

March 5, 2015

Recycled asphalt use is growing in some markets - David Arminas writes. The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement in the US increased during 2013 after two years of no rise, according the latest report from the US National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA). The report found that more than 73 million tonnes of reclaimed asphalt pavement and 1.7 million tons of reclaimed asphalt roofing shingles were used in new asphalt pavement mixes in the US during in 2013. Using recycled asphalt material saved about $2 bill

Terex Construction’s next-generation site dumpers feature JCB engines

February 16, 2015

Terex Construction’s Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Final-compliant range of 9tonne and 10tonne site dumpers will feature 55kW JCB EcoMAX turbo-charged diesel engines. The company says the new TA9 and TA10 models offer users increased fuel efficiency without any exhaust after-treatment requirements. “Launching this first-to-market range of Stage IIIB/ Tier 4 Final-compliant nine and ten tonne site dumpers is an exciting move for Terex Construction,” says Neal Nowick, general manager of Terex Construction’s Coventry fa

Terex Construction’s next-generation site dumpers feature JCB engines

February 16, 2015

Terex Construction’s Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Final-compliant range of 9tonne and 10tonne site dumpers will feature 55kW JCB EcoMAX turbo-charged diesel engines. The company says the new TA9 and TA10 models offer users increased fuel efficiency without any exhaust after-treatment requirements. “Launching this first-to-market range of Stage IIIB/ Tier 4 Final-compliant nine and ten tonne site dumpers is an exciting move for Terex Construction,” says Neal Nowick, general manager of Terex Construction’s Coventry fa