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Rammer hammers deliver more powerful blow
January 6, 2017
Rammer, the hydraulic breaker division of Sandvik Construction, has added four additional hammers to its line-up. There are three new models for the compact range – the 255, 355 and 455 – plus the 5011 model joins the heavy breaker line. The small range models are suitable for 1.2-5.2tonne carriers. They all feature Rammer’s constant blow energy (CBE) operating design that ensures constant impact energy for every blow. The 5011 is designed for use with carrier machines in the 43-80tonne class, slotting into
Kramer keeps track of machines online
January 6, 2017
Kramer says the new wheeled loaders it is bringing to Bauma are “ideal for road and highway construction.” The new Kramer 550 and 650 wheeled loaders, which will make their debut alongside the company’s existing Kramer 850, 580 and 780 models, mean that the firm’s portfolio can now offer bucket volumes from 0.35m³ to 1.50m³. The German manufacturer is especially proud of the high payload capacity of 1,750kg on the Kramer 650, which can travel at a speed of 30km/h. Away from the wheeled loaders, Kramer is al
AB TRASMISSIONI makes for perfect couplings
January 6, 2017
For the past 30 years AB TRASMISSIONI has been designing and manufacturing a wide range of flexible and rigid couplings together with centrifugal pulleys. The firm says its couplings meet all mechanical coupling requirements within the most diversified transmission application fields. AB TRASMISSIONI also offers high-quality, reliable equipment for the motor engineering and industrial fields, including an extensive range of solenoids and electric pistons.
Hyundai’s new R25Z-9A fills the mini excavator gap
January 6, 2017
The new R25Z-9A mini excavator from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HI) being showcased at bauma is said to fill a big gap in the company’s range between models R16-9 and R27Z-9 in the 2.6tonne class of mini crawler excavators. The latest mini excavator model has a Mitsubishi Tier 4 engine and Z rating. The Z stands for Zero-Turn-Radius, which means that the machine can turn within its own contours and so can work in extremely confined spaces and be fitted with buckets with a capacity of up to 0.07m³. This R25Z-9
Upgraded midi excavator offered by Komatsu
January 6, 2017
An array of performance improvements ensure that Komatsu’s 5.3tonne class PC55MR-3 midi excavator offers increased performance over earlier generation machines. Weights range from 5.28- 5.35tonnes depending on specification and the PC55MR-3 features a tight tail design that allows the machine to work in restricted spaces. Power comes from a Komatsu 4D88E-6 diesel that meets the necessary emission standards. High operator comfort is claimed due to ergonomic controls and the machine also offers good visibilit
New Holland Construction’s new skid steer loaders and tracked loaders offer improved performance
January 6, 2017
The new L230 skid-steer loader and C238 compact track loader being launched by New Holland Construction (NHC) at bauma are said to maintain the compact dimensions of their predecessors while delivering more rated operating capacity, more engine and hydraulic power, and more torque. The models are also said to offer best-in-class dump height and reach with New Holland’s patented SuperBoom. Replacing the L225 and C232, the L230 and C238 feature a 67kW turbocharged Stage IIIA engine, said to enable it to compe
New Holland unveils claimed world first Tier 4 Final midi crawler short radius excavators
January 6, 2017
New Holland claims its new midi crawler excavators being unveiled at bauma are the first midi crawler excavators in the world to meet Tier 4 Final emission compliance. The E75C SR and E85C MSR are also said to raise the bar on the excellent performance and fuel economy New Holland’s midi excavators are known for. More power with the CEGR + DOC Tier 4 Final solution and high efficiency electro-hydraulic controls are among the key features of the new models; as is claimed up to 31.4% fuel savings with the inn
New Holland Construction’s tough approach to new version W170C Recycler
January 6, 2017
New Holland Construction (NHC) says the new version of its W170C wheeled loader being unveiled at bauma is building on the success of its predecessor in the recycling industry, a success built on its claimed as low as 10 litres/hour fuel consumption and best-in-class bucket payload. The new W170C Recycler is said to be designed for the very tough, aggressive and dusty working conditions typical of waste handling and recycling facilities. Its key features include a new heavy duty cooling box; a full package
World premiere for REMU’s new screening plant
January 6, 2017
The Finnish company REMU will give a world premiere to its new screening plant. REMU specialises in developing screening plants for topsoil, and it says new re-engineered solutions will increase screening capacity and add value to contractors who are working with different materials from topsoil to compost and many other materials. The function of the screening plant is based on rotating blades. Synchronous movement of blades, made from wear-resistant stainless steel, conveys the oversized material forward
Volvo’s new ultra-reach excavators for demolition
January 6, 2017
Volvo Construction Equipment is offering three new models of ultra-high reach demolition excavator, which it says are specially tailored to the rigors of demolition at heights. These are the 21m reach EC380DHR; the 27m reach EC480DHR, and the 32m reach EC700CHR, all of which can be fitted with both high-reach equipment and a standard boom-and-arm configuration. The company says the ability to switch from one type of boom-arm configuration to another with ease facilitates a higher return on customers’ invest