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ZF Transmissions used INTERMAT to reveal its cPower continuously variable transmission (CVT) for wheeled loaders up to 210kW. Using experience gained in the agricultural tractor sector, where CVTs have been in use for more than 10 years, ZF’s cPower transmission uses a blend of hydrostatics and mechanical drives to split power throughout the entire working speed range.

At INTERMAT Dana Holding will show its Spicer TZL16 powershift transmission developed to suit wheeled loaders in the 17-tonne sector.

Michelin has launched its Earthmover Professional Programme to recognise dealers capable of providing consistent, high-quality, professional on-site service while complying with Michelin’s safety and environmental standards. With the aim of providing the industry with a Europe-wide network of dedicated dealers capable of on-site servicing and support for the industry with round-the-clock availability, the program is backed by audits conducted by independent organisations in real-life earthmover tyre mountin

BSP International Foundations (BSP) will be exhibiting its new DX hydraulic piling hammer at Intermat 2012 – the first time the product has gone on public show. The hammer has been specifically developed to drive steel piles to support electrification stanchions, gantries and other railway projects requiring foundation piling. BSP, which one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hydraulic piling and compaction equipment, will also have a pictorial display at Intermat 2012 highlighting some of the many civ

Following the success of its XADN tyre for articulated dump trucks, Michelin has further enhanced the tyre’s construction to include better sidewall protection against damage from rocks and foreign objects. Called the XADN+, the new version is also claimed to offer improved tyre life – typically 8-10% over the XADN version said the French maker – while simultaneously reducing rolling resistance as a result of removing 14kg of dead weight from the tyre. The 29.5 R25 tyre’s tread depth and pattern remain unch

Allison Transmission is offering a wide range of fully-automatic transmissions aimed at the construction market. The company claims that fully-automatic transmissions deliver driving precision and reduce driver distraction in heavy-duty construction vehicles, when operating on difficult terrain and on steep slopes. The Allison 3000 and 6000 series units suit duties in a wide range of construction applications. The smallest Allison 1000 Series is used in heavy-duty pickup trucks, while the largest 9000 Ser

Webtec Products will be showcasing new products at Intermat - the HPM6000 hydraulic data logger with Intelligent Digital flow and pressure sensors, and the RFIK series of portable hydraulic testers. According to Webtec, its HPM6000 series is among the most powerful range of portable hydraulic data-loggers on the market. It is designed for the hydraulic service engineer who needs advanced diagnostic features that allow the user to easily measure and record many hydraulic parameters, store them, analyse them

Berco’s display includes its Robustus rotating bushing track system, which is designed to reduce friction and wear for a longer undercarriage life. Use of Robustus cuts operating costs by up to 30% according to Berco.

Michelin’s X-Crane tyre for mobile cranes has evolved into the X-Crane+, offering lower rolling resistance, improved tyre life of up to 15% and greater durability before irregular wear characteristics can be detected, it is claimed. Available in the most popular 445/95 R25 size, the X-Crane+ offers an F speed rating and a 6,700 kg payload, and has been engineered to be easier to mount and dismount from its wheel rim.

Transmission technology continues to evolve and ZF’s cPower transmission finally serves up a CVT gearbox (Continuously Variable Transmission) suited to wheeled loader use, eliminating the need for a torque converter. Using its experience gained in the agricultural tractor sector, where CVT gearboxes have been in use for over 10 years, the cPower transmission uses a blend of hydrostatics and mechanical drives to split power throughout the entire working speed range with the aim of managing and reducing engin

Cummins has revealed its latest engine platform to cover the 37-55kW sector. Called the QSF2.8, the new four-cylinder platform is the smallest engine from Cummins to use full-authority electronic controls for high-pressure common rail injection. The 2.8litre engine is available in naturally aspirated (37kW) and turbocharged (55kW) packages, and has been developed as a global engine platform.

The year 2011 was the most successful year in Cummins’ history, according to Hugh Foden, executive director of Cummins off-highway business.“We achieved sales of $18bn, split 50:50 between off- and on-highway sectors,” he said. “Growth in the construction equipment sector is very important to us and we now power more OEMs than ever before.

Perkins used INTERMAT to reveal its six-cylinder solution to meet US EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emissions regulations due in 2014. Top of the six-cylinder range is the twin turbo, 1206F-E70TTA – a 7litre engine capable of producing up to 225kW. Key to the engine’s cleanliness is a revised emissions module that now adds an SCR system to the existing DOC and DPF elements, but without increasing its physical size.

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) is evaluating demand for its ZH200 Hybrid excavator in Europe. The 20 tonne excavator, which is already sold in Japan, uses a hydraulic/electric swing motor to generate electrical power under braking, which is stored in a capacitor alongside the machine’s cooling pack. The electrical power is used to boost slew speed and also feeds a secondary hydraulic motor, to assist the diesel engine when there is a demand for hydraulic power.

The Spicer 318 HCVT from Dana Holding is for wheeled loaders with six- to nine-tonne operating weights and telescopic boom handlers with six- to 10 tonnes lift capacities.