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A brand new European standard, expected later this year, will introduce ROPS, or roll over protection, for the cabs of rotating telehanders. EN1459 part 2 will join Part 1 of the standard which refers to fixed telehandlers. “At the moment, rotating telehandlers have to comply with EN1300 which is the crane standard,” explained Riccardo Magni, president of Magni Telescopic Handlers, whose technical manager Daniele Felicani is contributing to the development of the new standard. “Our machine already complies,

Liebherr has expanded its telescopic handler range with the launch of three 7m machines. The TL432-7, TL436-7 and TL441-7 all have a 7m maximum lift height, but with lift capacities of 3.2, 3.6 and 4.1 tonnes.

Italy’s Merlo Group is part way through a dramatic transformation project which will see the telehandler manufacturer switch to a modular production model for its complete range of machines. According to president Amilcare Merlo, the company has already invested Euro100m in the project and expects to spend more. “We are at the middle of the river: we have to get to the other side,” Merlo told a press conference at Intermat 2015. “People believe in what we are doing and for me that is the most important thin

Liebherr has taken the wraps off the R960 demolition rig, a 93.5 tonne crawler with a choice of 28m and 34m boom configurations. A replacement for the previous R954C, the R960 is powered by a 240kW Stage IV diesel engine and features the latest Liebherr Demolition Control (LDC) active safety system.

Prague-based Mitas has unveiled new sizes for its mobile crane and loader ranges. The Mitas CR-01 crane tyres are now available in 385/95R25 and 525/80R25 sizes and are designed for speeds of up to 80 km/h and 90 km/h respectively. The tyres have been adopted by manufacturers such as Liebherr and Manitowoc. “New sizes of CR-01 crane tyres are now ready for shipment to our customers,” said Andrew Mabin, Mitas’ marketing and sales director. “Mitas CR-01 is a durable and reliable tyre. It handles the weight of

MOBA’s paving quality control technology just became more accurate and easier for crews to utilise. The MOBA Pave-IR temperature system now utilises a sensor, more accurate than the previous laser beam technology. The sensor also provides easy crew access. The use of the sensor, compared with the previous beaming system, is a significant step forward, said Marcus Watermann, Product Manager for Paving Quality Systems at MOBA Mobile Automation. “The improved access is important because the systems is a key to

Liebherr has added the 50-tonne capacity LTC 1050-3.1 to its compact mobile crane line-up. Using a six-section 36m telescopic boom, the crane is offered with a 7.5m-13m double folding fly jib. With a gross weight of 36 tonnes, the LTC 1050-3.1 is designed to be operated as a self-contained crane, with axle weights of 12 tonnes including full 6.5 tonne counterweight.

Hamm has designed a novel compaction simulator system, which it is using to develop new machines. The simulator features proper CANbus electronic controls used in a compactor and marketing manager Gottfried Beer said, “It’s like a real machine to operate.”

German chain link manufacturer Erlau is showing its range of tyre protection and traction products for mining, quarrying and other demanding applications. Erlau provides wear link and traction chain options for all sizes of wheels, including for the largest loaders. Its ring-link system offers a wide range of high-alloy dropped forge links. Its ring-ring system is designed for very abrasive materials, while its ring-locking system is specifically designed for use on hot slag. In addition, three different ch

Kleemann’s new mobile cone crusher, the Mobicone MCO 9 EVO, closes one of the final gaps in the company’s model range. The crusher is compatible with the mobile jaw crusher Mobicat MC 110 EVO, and has been developed especially for the needs of customers in the contractor market. The drive concept, with a crusher direct drive as well as electric drives for the conveyor belts, is said to promise very efficient operation, and the 248kW of the drive unit is optimally used, thanks to a performance-enhanced cr