Komatsu is rolling out its new PC190-8 excavator, which replaces the previous PC180-7 model. The new machine weighs in at up to 20tonnes and features an engine power increase of 7% over the previous model, boosting performance and productivity. Digging output is increased due to features such as a 200mm longer monoboom, and a maximum bucket capacity of 1.14m3. Lifting capacity is increased and the PC190-8 lifts over a tonne more than the PC180-7, while it offers a bucket digging force of 1.2tonnes, which
New technologies and new partnerships will heighten the rivalry in the compaction sector, Mike Woof reports The competitive compaction equipment market is providing customers with a broad and growing array of innovative technologies and solutions. At the same time, many firms are looking to increase market share through reorganisation of their operations and developing new international partnerships. This sector of the equipment market is certainly now more competitive, with major brands like Bomag, Caterpi
Sometimes, it seems that the biggest differentiator between various brands of light equipment is their paint colour. Yet there is plenty to compare when you look beyond the surface.
Hamm is now offering a wider range of compaction machines featuring oscillation systems than ever before. These are available in a wide array of asphalt (and soil) compaction size classes, with 30 models offered to suit an array of different site requirements. The firm developed its first compactor with oscillation instead of vibration 35 years ago and machines with this feature now account for 25% of production.
