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The new Cepia unit developed by Secmair is said to make manual asphalt laying more efficient. The unit helps to boost work quality, while reducing the time and effort needed to make road repairs. According to the firm, the unit considerably reduces the difficulties that operators can face while carrying out road patching. A spokesperson said, “The Cepia is a simple machine to replace hand working of jobs like chip sealing.” The machine can be used speedily by a single operator, with the final finish to a

Optimising excavator use is what Rototilt’s latest tiltrotator - the R2 - is all about. The Swedish company says that the R2, being launched at Intermat, is based on the Rototilt R product platform and replaces the RT20B. The R2 has new smart features with Innovative Control System (ICS) and SecureLock. Rototilt says that it listened carefully to what its customers needed in an upgraded tiltrotator. The result is the R2 with a significantly higher breakout torque - 12% higher - allowing double the flow

Montabert is to introduce a new hydraulic drifter, the HC28, which has a 10kW output, and which is the company’s latest model. The company, which says it introduced the hydraulic rock drill in 1970, points to the HC28’s compact and robust design, which allows the HC28 to drill holes from 32-64mm for surface or underground jobs, and for standard drilling or anchoring. Montabert says that the HC28 has been designed to be quickly and easily mounted on any type of carrier, without having to perform heavy

Montabert is introducing two new heavy hydraulic rock breakers, the V6000 and the V7000, weighting 6tonnes and 7tonnes respectively. The company says this will complete its range to equip up to 120tonne carriers, and it has filed for three patents for the breakers. The first relates to the hydraulic cushion and piston centering, and the two others are linked to the new variable energy adjustment system. Like many other Montabert breakers, the V6000 and the V7000 can adapt their striking energy to the

Manitou Group is introducing 12 utility machines. These includes a range of AWP, Rotative Telehandler, Forklift, Telehandler and Skid steers and Track Loaders innovations. The Skid steer V420 is designed with the intention of providing a better dump reach and can be deployed in very heavy duty applications. It comes with a 1.9tonne loading capacity and lifting height of 3,65m. It can be used in ports, grading levelling demolition and road construction. In addition, The Gehl RT215 is being unveiled.

Two new models in Liebherr’s Stereoloader range will celebrate their world premieres. The name of the wheeled loaders refers to their stereo steering, which is said to combine the advantages of different steering systems. The Stereoloader range, comprising four wheeled loaders, with an operating weight of 5.5- 9.2tonnes, is now complete, and includes the larger models, L 514 and L 518, which were launched late last year. The L 514 Stereo is said to be suitable for community services and road construction

Liebherr’s Stage IV/Tier 4 emission standards-compliant A 914 Litronic wheeled excavator, at a trade show for the first time, has an operating weight of between 14.9-17.2tonnes. Powered by a Liebherr D924 diesel engine, producing 105kW, the SCR system, which consists of an SCR catalyst system and other components such as an injector and AdBlue solution, is said to bring about a 91% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOX). A particulate filter is not required but can be installed as an addition for special

Liebherr’s new crawler excavator, the R 936 Compact, is the latest model by Liebherr-France SAS. The machine, from the production facility in Colmar, is said to meet the needs of the domestic market and those overseas, and constitutes a new addition to Liebherr-France SAS's range of compact crawler excavators. With an operating weight of 35tonnes, the excavator is said to be ideal for use in places where space is tight, such as inner-city construction sites. Its small rear swivelling radius of 1.98m ensure

Kramer, part of Wacker Neuson group, is launching its latest wheeled loader, the 8155 model – the first all-wheel steered model in the 9 tonne class. The 8155 has a one-piece frame and all-wheel steering. There is a hydraulic quick coupler system and parallel-controlled loading system. The cab is particularly spacious and offers the operator a panoramic view with the highest level of physical comfort. Other examples from Wacker Neuson's comprehensive excavator portfolio ranging from 800kg to 15 tonnes

Komatsu Europe is unveiling its PC80MR‐5 midi excavator. The machine is designed with the intention of operating in confined areas and urban environments with its integrated counterweight and tight tail swing radius, a swing boom that hugs the machine and operating weights ranging from 8-8.24tonnes. PC80MR‐5 is powered by an electronically controlled Komatsu 4D98E‐5SFB Stage IIIB engine, with DPF and a net horsepower of 46.2 kW to maintain performance while reducing fuel consumption by up to 10%.

Haulotte will present its Activ Lighting System to improve user safety while loading and unloading a mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) on a truck as well its new Stop Emission system which is said to optimise energy management. Activ Lighting System has a fully illuminated lower control panel to help make commands more identifiable and to avoid unexpected movements as well as an illuminated basket and dashboard to improve safe access. The lights position and direction of the lights have been designed

Epiroc is highlighting its innovative Intelligent Protection System (IPS), which is featured on many of the company’s rig-mounted heavy hydraulic breakers. The patented IPS seamlessly combines Epiroc’s AutoControl and StartSelect functions, and the fully automated system is said to provide simpler, more efficient, and more economical operation. “AutoControl and StartSelect have been popular features on Epiroc hydraulic breakers for some years,” says Epiroc. “AutoControl optimises breaker performance by aut

Swedish-based Engcon will showcase its latest tiltrotator the EC233 for excavators which comes with a 45°tilt angle and up to 33tonnes. The unit is set to replace the EC30. The machine comes with a robust design with casted body, a central lubrication system and heavy-duty shaft bearings for expanded service life. It also features engcon's positioning system for synchronisation with excavator guidance systems to maximise its efficiency; making it an ePS ready product. EC233’s standard equipment includes

Bobcat is launching a completely new generation of 2-4 tonne mini excavators this year. The first of the new machines are in the 2-3 tonne range - the E26 (operating weight 2,560kg), E27 (2,610kg) and the E27z (2,700kg). All the new models already meet the upcoming European Stage V engine emission regulations and comply with weight limits for easy trailering, according to the company. The focus has been on operator comfort and the units form a new flexible machine platform with different configurations of

French company Arden Equipment is introducing the Arden Tilt Rotor (ATR), a hydraulic device that enables tilt and rotation of attachments at the end of an excavator. It is mounted between the carrier and the tool, and is said to increase the versatility of the machine by eliminating additional equipment on site. The company is launching the ATR006 for excavators from 3-6tonnes; the ATR010 for excavators from 6-10tonnes, and the ATR 015 for excavators from 10-15tonnes. This new feature is compatible with