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Mini excavator range expands at Wacker Neuson
March 14, 2016
Wacker Neuson is adding to its mini excavator range, with the zero tailswing EZ80 and EZ53. These 8tonne and 5.3tonne models are among the most powerful in their classes. The smaller EZ53 has a tilting cab for ease of maintenance while the heavier EZ80 features air conditioning and seat heating among the standard specification. The company has also been developing a line of zero emission machines that includes a site dumper, wheeled loader, mini tracked dumper and the 803 dual power electric mini excavator
Montabert introduces new small Silver Clip breakers
March 14, 2016
Following its 2015 acquisition from Doosan by Joy Global, Montabert has introduced three new small breakers to its product line. The Silver Clip for special applications, SC36 & SC42 High Temperature, and Silver Clip SC28 for scaling applications. “Montabert’s rock drill products and rock breakers complement our expanded offerings for the hard rock market, an exciting growth area for Joy Global,”says Ted Doheny, Joy Global CEO and President. Montabert says its SC36 & SC42 High Temperature are dedicated to a
Hyundai’s HL940 and 955 Tool Master versions set for work
March 11, 2016
Tool Master versions of Hyundai’s new wheel loaders, the HL940 TM and HL955 TM, have parallel kinematics, instead of a conventional Z-bar. The HL940 TM and HL955 TM are fitted with a quick coupler to be used with a multitude of attachments, such as forks and grapples. They two machines share many new features with their quarrying counterparts, the HL970 and HL980. Silent, safe and comfortable is the 10% larger ROPS/FOG/FOPS new cabin whose soundproofing ensures maximum silence (68 dB). The new models
Electric loader from Wacker Neuson’s Kramer division
March 11, 2016
Wacker Neuson’s Kramer division is producing its first all-electric drive wheeled loader. The 5055E is an all-wheel steer machine that operates two separate electric drives, one for the traction system and the other to raise the loader arms. The company is also introducing a compact telehandler, powered by a Kohler diesel engine. The 2706 has a transport height and width below 2m, making it easy to use in confined working areas. Offering a 2.7tonne lift capacity, up on the previous model’s 2.5tonne capacity
Furukawa Rock Drill extends FXJ breaker series
March 11, 2016
Furukawa Rock Drill (FRD) is increasing the performance of its FXJ hydraulic breakers. The firm has increased the power to weight ration due to continuous developments of the FRD Inliner-Systems and various patented solutions. Weight has been reduced breaker while the units offer higher impact energy results for a greater breaking power. From 2016 the FXJ is available in six models for excavators from 9-75tonnes, including two new models, the FXJ125 and FXJ770. The FXJ125, for excavators from 9-16tonn
REMU’s Crossover offers multiple bucket attachments
March 11, 2016
Finnish company REMU has introduced a number of modularly structured Crossover bucket attachments. Crossover buckets have a separate frame structure and exchangeable work module that enables fluent transition from one application to another. By exchanging the work modules for the Crossover frame, the bucket can be transformed into a screening bucket; a crushing bucket; a vibrating screening bucket, or even a concrete mixer and a sand spreading bucket. “Changing the module takes only ten minutes which enabl
BHS-Sonthofen’s high-capacity crusher for crushing rock
March 11, 2016
BHS-Sonthofen’s new vertical shaft impact (VSI) rotor centrifugal crusher (RSMX) offers a throughput rate of up to 580tonnes/hour, depending on the properties of the feeding material and the desired final product. With TwinDrive for the first time (a double drive), the first delivered machine is said to have proved to be a success in the treatment of gold-containing ores. A compact rotor with two generously dimensioned centrifugal chambers is mounted on a vertically positioned shaft in the VSI rotor c
CDE Global offers new Infinity screens
March 11, 2016
Materials washing specialists CDE Global’s latest modular wash plant includes a new feed arrangement, the latest incarnation of its M2500 mobile washing plant and an upgraded AggMax portable logwasher. The company also offers a number of new inclined screens from its Infinity range as well as an EvoWash sand washing plant with a new screening system for fine screening applications. The Infinity screen range, launched in 2014, has undergone a significant expansion to include new horizontal sizing scree
Emicontrols introduces H1 Swing system with high pressure nebulisation
March 11, 2016
Italian company, Emicontrols, which is, based in Bolzano in the north of the country, and which is part of the Technoalpin Group, has developed, during the past year, a complete new range of products, working with high-pressure pumps. Among them there is the H1 Swing, which the company says can be used in open and closed spaces, such as quarries, deposits materials, steel mills, coal processing plants, cement factories, recycling plants, hangars, and in all indoor and outdoor places where dust represents
Terex Finlay unveils new I-140 impact crusher
March 11, 2016
Terex Finlay’s new I-140 direct drive ø1,270mm x 1,240mm horizontal impact crusher offers variable speed for production in recycling, mining and quarrying applications. A significant engineering approach being introduced in this model is the material flow through the plant. The flow of material has been significantly improved by increasing the width of components as the material moves through the machine, says Terex Finlay. The I-140’s robust and proven Terex CR032 chamber is said to give excellent
Hitachi upgrades quarry excavator offering
March 11, 2016
Hitachi is now offering the powerful ZX490LCH-6 excavator for the quarry machine market. This machine replaces the earlier ZX470 and comes with increased power and performance, as well as offering increased durability and reliability over the previous model. The machine is said to be more rugged with thicker plates in the boom and a more durable undercarriage featuring stronger track links, master pins and upper roller brackets. Meanwhile the firm’s novel HIOS IIIB technology is said to optimise working
Fayat develops highly mobile asphalt plant
March 10, 2016
Fayat claims high mobility and versatility for its RM120 ALLROAD plant. This plant is designed for ease of transport and installation onsite and completes the firm’s ROADMASTER range. Communications executive Paola Pezzi said, “It can recycle up to 40% RAP and it can be equipped for warm mix technology. It is suited to small and medium size plants.” The plant offers an output of 50-120tonnes/hour and the firm says that it can produce high-quality, hot-mix or warm-mix asphalt, with or without recycled mat
Benninghoven develops novel mobile plant
March 10, 2016
Benninghoven’s new MBA 2000 mobile asphalt mixing plant is said to lead the market. The unit has five deck screening as standard, compared with conventional units that offer four deck screens. According to Henrich the plant offers a maximum output of up to 160tonnes/hour. Depending on the application, the MBA 2000 can also handle up to 25% of RAP also. Fast set up and commissioning times are claimed for the unit, as well as high mobility. Features include effective thermal insulation of the components in
Atlas Copco Dynapac upgrades large pavers
March 10, 2016
Atlas Copco Dynapac says that new features on the large paver range help improve paving quality and productivity, as well as operator comfort. The Dynapac SD2500 and SD2550 paver models now offer increased productivity and better ergonomics, as well as gains in paving process control. The new control features include the TruckAssist and SetAssist systems, as well as an upgraded operator panel with a new display. Jobsite planning, follow-up and paving process optimization is simplified by coupling Atlas Copc
Secmair offering innovative road repair solution
March 10, 2016
From Secmair comes an innovative solution to road repairs in the shape of its new GreenSwift machine. This versatile unit is designed to carry out spray emulsion duties or chipsealing but is also equipped with an arm that allows it to be used for filling in potholes. This novel design increases versatility for road repair work as a single machine can be used for emulsion spraying, chipsealing and pothole patching. Using conventional equipment, contractors would require two separate machines to handle th