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Cummins goes wireless with Connected Diagnostics

April 15, 2016

Following successful integration on over 35,000 on-highway vehicles, Cummins has extended its Connected Diagnostics system to include off-highway equipment. Using an active telematics connection, it means Cummins-powered equipment can now communicate wirelessly with Cummins for immediate diagnosis of an engine fault alert, allowing valuable information to be delivered back to the customer within seconds, said the engine manufacturer. Customer communication occurs via e-mail or the firm’s Connected Diagno

Case to go big on compact line business

April 15, 2016

Case Construction Equipment is going big on small by developing its compact equipment business in a bid to give the industry giant even greater overall equipment market share. “We want to further strengthen our position in the markets across Case’s full line offering. So we are investing in product development, with new launches like the D Series excavators, and in our European excavator and wheeled equipment manufacturing hubs,” said Andy Blandford, vice president CNH Industrial Construction Equipment f

CDE Global grows its Infinity screen range

April 15, 2016

Take a tour of CDE Global’s new Infinity screen range designed to offer stronger, lighter screens that need significantly less power to run. CDE Global’s patented trilogy side wall construction also eliminates welds to maximise the life of the screen, all of which are galvanised as standard.

Bell’s new truck offers increased capacity

April 15, 2016

A key introduction coming from Bell Equipment is its highly productive, high capacity ADT. The new B60E is intended to compete in the market with smaller rigid haulers and is aimed at use in large quarry applications. Running on twin axles the truck has double tyres at the rear and is powered by an MTU diesel, while it offers a capacity of 60tonnes. Its rear dump body has been designed to be short and square in configuration, unlike conventional ADTs that tend to have longer bodies. The reason for this desi

Roadtec RX-600eLR miller cuts flush to left and the right

April 15, 2016

Astec has brought its new Roadtec RX-600eLR half-lane milling machine to bauma 2016. Able to cut flush on the left and the right hand side of the road, the RX-600eLR offers contractors a 2m-wide, 60cm-deep cutter and a drum driven by two hydrostatic motors, one mounted on either side of the machine.

bauma 2016: Video Highlights from Day 4

April 15, 2016

It’s day four at bauma 2016 and our action-packed report from Munich gives you all the latest news on Trimble Loadrite’s connected quarry, Topcon’s smooth ride scanner, Terex Finlay’s giant impactor, CDE’s Infinity galvanised screen range, Metso’s monthly fee-based service solutions and the new Hitachi tunnelling champion.

EmiControls sells four V22 dust suppression machines to Saudi Arabia quarry

April 15, 2016

Fresh from selling four of its V22 dust suppression machines to a big multiple quarry operator in Saudi Arabia, EmiControls is at bauma 2016 looking to expand its global distribution network. The Bolzano, Italy-based firm is seeking new distributors in America, Russia, China, France, Portugal and South America. Whilst keen to consolidate its strong market position in Europe, EmiControls is increasingly attracting strong sales interest from other regions – such as the Middle East.

Continental enters construction tyre market with EM-Master series

April 15, 2016

Continental is moving into the construction equipment market, and an initial key effort is the development of radial tyres for wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks. The ContiEarth EM-Master series provides durability and some technology as well. Sensors inside the tyres monitor pressures and uncover potential problems early.

Manitou extends MRT Easy range

April 14, 2016

Manitou has extended its MRT Easy range of rotating telehandlers with the MRT2145. Sitting above the existing MRT1840 with its 18m, 4tonne lift, the new MRT2145 offers a maximum lift height of 21m, and a 4.5tonne lift capacity. The increased capacity, said Manitou, is a result of using a new design of stabiliser that offers a wider footprint but retains a compact design when folded.

Pinpoint accuracy offered by Leica’s iCON MCH100 and Telematics

April 14, 2016

Leica’s iCON MCH100 and Telematics machine monitoring systems make it possible to know what any type of earthmoving machine is doing anytime and anywhere in the quarry or construction site. The iCON MCH100 unit, which offers the real-time location of machinery, can be attached in a non-invasive fashion with no calibration needed. Importantly, it has wireless connectivity for any type of earthmoving equipment – and from any manufacturer - and can stand up to long hours of operation in rugged conditions.