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All systems GO! for Rubble Master’s recycling range
April 19, 2012
Rubble Master is highlighting the latest compact recycling machine to be equipped with its GO! technology. The RM100GO has been optimised for simple operation to enable even inexperienced operators to run it safely and efficiently
Scanlaser aiming for icon status
April 19, 2012
Scanlaser is striving for ‘iconic’ status at INTERMAT. The Hexagon Group dealership for Leica Geosystems (LG) products in Europe is at the show promoting LG’s new icon construction project system. “It’s in four elements,” explained Scanlaser director general Pierre Dubreuil. “There’s iconstruct positioning tools, GPS, and robotic total stations for foremen and surveyors; icontrol, a machine control system for excavators, graders and dozers; iconnect telematics to transfer construction site machine informati
Palfinger launches 30m truck-mounted platform
April 19, 2012
Palfinger Platforms has replaced its TKA series access platform with the P300KS. Mounted on a 7.5 tonne truck chassis, the P300KS has a working height of 30m with a maximum outreach to the side or the back of 20.5m. The cage, which offers 540 degrees of rotation, has a maximum load of 350kg.
Italy's worrying road safety issue
April 19, 2012
A worrying trend has been identified in Italy with regard to road accidents. Data from Osservatorio Asaps-Il Centauro reveals that serious road accidents involving children up to the age of 13 increased by 10% to 541 in 2011, causing 65 fatalities and 625 injuries. Some 69% of the victims were on board the vehicles involved. While 14 of the victims were pedestrian, five were hit while on their bike and one died in a motorbike accident. The highest number of accidents was among children up to the age of five
Montabert extends low-cost breaker offering
April 19, 2012
Breaker specialist Montabert has increased its budget offering with a new two-speed unit and additions to its Blue Line. By restricting the speed choice to two, the new V3500 breaker (suitable for carriers from 35 to 60tonnes) is around 20% cheaper than its full-spec multi-speed counterpart while still allowing the machine operator the choice between maximum speed and maximum impact power. The company’s Blue Line, described as a simple breaker design, has been extended at the light end of the range by the a
Think global act local: Terex expands global operations
April 19, 2012
Terex boss Ron DeFoe has spoken about the company’s expanded global strategy and confirmed his thoughts about the threat represented by Chinese manufacturers. “This year has started well for the Terex organisation and we are confident that our markets are moving into an extended cycle of economic growth right around the globe. As a result we are forecasting a significant growth in sales from US$6.5 billion (2011) to US$8.5 billion,” he said.
Cat reveals EU Stage IV solution at INTERMAT
April 19, 2012
Caterpillar announced its EU Stage IV emissions solution at INTERMAT for C7.1 and C13 industrial engines. With power ratings from 116kW to 225kW, the 7.1litre six-cylinder C7.1 gets an SCR catalyst and diesel exhaust fluid dosing system as part of the exhaust after-treatment process. The larger C13 – 13litre, 287-387kW power sector – also gets an SCR and diesel exhaust fluid after-treatment system, but retains its active regeneration process. Both engines have been proven to have a total fluid consumption
4x4 Canter is start turn on Mercedes Benz stand
April 19, 2012
A 4x4 version of Mitsubishi’s Canter light truck premiered at INTERMAT on the stand of its sister company Mercedes Benz, which distributes the vehicles in Europe. The 6.5tonne GVW vehicle is fitted with a transfer box that diverts half of the torque to the front wheels at the touch of a button and can be engaged while still on the move.
Genie’s telehandlers reach new heights at INTERMAT
April 19, 2012
Two extended reach telehandlers have been added to Genie’s range with the introduction of the 14metre reach GTH4014 and the GTH4018, which can lift loads to 18metres. The 4tonne capacity Stage IIIB-compliant machines have streamlined chassis to improve the operator’s view of the load and are said to offer best-in-class performance from a smaller footprint. In addition to the small footprint, the machines have tight turning circles (3.8m outside turning radius on the GTH-4018) a narrow overall width, and a
Turn key waste management and concrete manufacturing equipment from Avermann
April 19, 2012
Avermann is exhibiting a range of waste management technology and concrete manufacturing plants including waste compactors, drum presses, horizontal and vertical balers as well as mobile and stationary sorting plant. The concrete construction technology is designed for the precast concrete industry and ranges from complete plants through to floor plates and double walls.