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Trimble is now introducing its Earthworks for Dozers package, following on from the Earthworks for Excavators system unveiled last year. The Earthworks Grade Control System for Dozers uses the same inertial motion sensors (IMUs) as the excavator package and mounts its dual GNSS receivers on top of the cab to eliminate masts and cables conventionally located on the blade. The dual GNSS receivers suit steep slope work and complex designs with tight tolerances. The new configuration keeps valuable receivers

Topcon Positioning has developed a sophisticated package that can help deliver better road surface quality. The firm’s latest SmoothRide data collection package is said to make the mapping of road conditions easier and more efficient. The new RD-M1 Collect 2.0 package has an improved interface and a new graphical interface status bar that indicates the optimum speed for collecting road information based on the project requirements.

Komatsu is introducing its PC228USLC-11 ultra short tail excavator. It is said to enable an improved lifting capacity of 21% and a reduction in fuel consumption of 6%. It is also intended to provide improved operator comfort, increased safety features and low in-cab noise levels. The machines rounded cab design allows rotation within the counterweight's swing radius and can manoeuvre in more areas including space-constrained jobsites. PC228USLC-11 comes with operating weights ranging 23-24.15tonnes and a

Wirtgen is offering two new milling machine models that maximise power, productivity and versatility. The W 210 XP is the latest model in Wirtgen’s large cold milling machine series and is designed to combine high power with ease of transport. The machine is driven by an emissions compliant diesel delivering 571kW, allowing a high power to weight ratio. Versatility is claimed as the machine has a 2m wide milling drum as standard but can also be fitted with milling drums that are 1.8m or 2.2m wide, if requir

Keestrack’s is preparing for the world premiere of its fully-hybrid R3e track-mounted impact crusher. The R3e is the fully-hybrid version of the R3, a highly mobile solution suited to a broad range of applications, from short-term construction-site operations to flexible semi-stationary production in medium-sized recycling and production companies. The R3 (formerly Destroyer 1011) has been an eye-catching model among the 30tonne class impact crushers for many years. Featuring a new and modern eye-catching

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) says that its new engine range will be ready for the Stage V emissions requirements. This also includes the all-new 13.6litre engine, which was designed from a clean sheet. Key features of the new engines are high torque at low rpm, good fuel efficiency and a strong torque response. The Stage V compliant engines are also designed to deliver reliable performance at high altitudes and have capacities of 2.9litres, 4.5litres, 6.8litres, 9litres and 13.6litres, with power output

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) says that its new engine range will be ready for the Stage V emissions requirements. This also includes the all-new 13.6litre engine, which was designed from a clean sheet. Key features of the new engines are high torque at low rpm, good fuel efficiency and a strong torque response. The Stage V compliant engines are also designed to deliver reliable performance at high altitudes and have capacities of 2.9litres, 4.5litres, 6.8litres, 9litres and 13.6litres, with power output

Dynapac Construction Equipment is broadening its model range with the addition of light compaction tools. The new line-up includes tampers, forward and reversible plates, walk behind and articulated utility rollers. Seby Joseph, marketing manager Light Equipment said, “Our new light compaction range is based on well-known and high quality technology, adding value to our customers”. The equipment will be available worldwide. Dynapac sales and after-market channels will fully support customers with technical

Doosan’s new DL280-5 wheeled loader is aimed specifically for waste, recycling and general industrial duties. The DL280-5 is the latest unit in the high-performance 12-model wheeled loader range of operating weights from 12-35 tonnes. It also comes as the company celebrates a milestone – 400,000 units sold in Doosan’s 40-year history. The front lift arm of the DL280-5 is powered by a closed centre hydraulic system with a 210 litre/min axial piston pump for maximum hydraulic performance without producing

Cummins is proceeding on track with its plan to meet the Stage V European emissions requirements. The firm has so far completed 100 Stage V customer installations across a range of off-highway machine types including compressors, back-hoe loaders, dump trucks, drills, pavers, cranes, excavators and wheeled loaders. The firm is now offering Stage V engines with power outputs from 74-503kW and claims the units offer higher performance, more reliability, better productivity, improved fuel efficiency and

CIFA is celebrating its 90th year with a focus on the Francophone market, including Africa. A major part of celebrations will the official introduction into the French market of the K40H truck-mounted concrete boom pump. It is the largest of its type on three axels, according the company. The unit has as standard a five-section RZ folding system placing boom. The 4th and 5th boom sections are made of light and resistant CIFA Carbotech composite material. The other three sections are high-strength steel.

BOMAG has a new top-of-the-range stabiliser in the shape of its RS650 model. The firm also has a new designation for its recycler stabilisers and instead of the MPH models, these are now the RS machines. Power for the new RS650 comes from a diesel delivering 485kW and the model is said to offer a productivity increase of 10% over the earlier model. Designed for large scale recycling operations, BOMAG believes the machine will suit customers carrying out medium-large scale projects in the Middle East, Africa

Benninghoven claims that its innovative asphalt transfer system boosts the capabilities of the firm’s ECO mixing plant range. The newly developed alternating chute unit is fitted to the firm’s ECO asphalt plant and is said to be a key development for the sector, with a patent pending. The ECO asphalt plant is offered with output ranging from 100-320tonnes/hour and is said to combine the latest Benninghoven technology and quality. Designed for mobility, the plants fit inside standard shipping containers

From 1 January 2018, the Hydraulic Attachment Tools division within Atlas Copco became part of Epiroc, the company that Atlas Copco plans to dividend out in mid-2018. From that date, all the division's current products will be delivered with Epiroc product branding. The division manufactures excavator attachment tools, such as hydraulic breakers, cutters, pulverisers, bucket crushers, shears, grapples and magnets. The company says that the hydraulic breaker was originally developed in 1963 by the German