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Hinowa improves performance of 15m platform

March 15, 2016

Hinowa is replacing its Goldlift 14.70 IIIS aerial platform with the Lightlift 15.70 Performance IIIS, the fourth model in the Performance IIIS range. The machine has a maximum working height of 15.4m with a horizontal outreach of up to 6.6m. Basket capacity is 230kg throughout the working envelope and the basket comes with rotation as standard. Three power sources are available, including a 7.5kW Hatz diesel, an 8.7kW Honda petrol engine and a lithium-ion battery pack for emissions-free operation.

Ecomeca develops new line of crusher buckets

March 15, 2016

Ecomeca from Finland says it has developed a new innovation in the field of crusher buckets that increases productivity. The company has different models available for excavators from 18-50tonnes, including models that can be installed on wheeled loaders. It is highlighting its Ecomeca 145 model, which can be installed onto 28-40tonne excavators. “The concept Ecomeca has developed is backed up by several patents and patent applications in more than 40 countries,” says the company. “The Ecomeca

Work commencing on New Zealand expressway project

March 15, 2016

Construction work is commencing on the Hamilton section of New Zealand’s Waikato Expressway. The work is valued at US$$653.7 million (NZ$973 million). The stretch forms part of the 102km Waikato Expressway project. Construction work for the project will include building new pedestrian and cycling links, as well as five interchanges and 17 bridges. The entire project is scheduled for completion in 2020. The Cambridge section of the expressway was opened to traffic recently, in December 2015.

Mexico’s infrastructure plans for Michoacan State

March 15, 2016

Mexico’s Federal Government has allocated close to US$1 billion for a programme of key infrastructure works. The plan includes 80 infrastructure works in the state of Michoacan. Key work carried out so far includes building 100km of rural roads as well as the Cuitzeo-Patzcuaro highway, which is close to completion. The 64km highway connects Mexico-Guadalajara motorway with Lazaro Cardenas port.

Japanese funding for Cameroon road link

March 15, 2016

Work to develop an important road link in Cameroon is benefiting from Japanese funding.

Upgrade for highway in Queenland, Australia

March 15, 2016

An upgrade is planned for the Ipswich Motorway between Darra and Rocklea in Queensland, Australia. The project is costing US$302.7 million, with half of the funding coming from the Queensland state government. The project is being monitored by the Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ). The work will include a northern service road along Oxley Creek and the upgrade will boost safety and reduce travel times for the rapidly growing western suburbs of South East Queensland. The upgrade project will pro

Zero emission range expands at Wacker Neuson

March 15, 2016

Wacker Neuson is expanding its zero-emissions series with the introduction of a range of battery-powered rammers. The AS30e and AS50e vibratory rammers join the firm’s zero-emission line-up. The company is also unveiling three additional vibratory plates, the DPU80, DPU90 and DPU110. There will also be a remote-controlled version of the DPU90R on offer, using infra-red for the remote control handset.

New CONNECT quick coupler from Mecalac

March 15, 2016

CONNECT from Mecalac is a new quick coupler system being launched on the company’s new 12MTX, 10tonne wheeled excavator. The coupler system can be operated from the cabin, and says Mecalac, the loss of an attachment is virtually impossible. The system reduces by 70% the weight of the previous Mecalac quick coupler, and it can be used to pick up all types of attachments, buckets, shovels, loading forks or hydraulic attachments.

Ausa’s T 144 telehandler is on the plus side

March 15, 2016

AUSA claims that its Taurulift T 144 H Plus is the lightest and most compact telehandler on the market. The T 144 H Plus is a light telehandler of just 2.4tonne but is well distributed between the two axles. It makes it possible to work on fragile ground or even to be transported on a trailer. Rear steering wheels facilitate loading tasks with a turning radius of less than 3m. It handles loads of up to 1,350 kg at a maximum height of 3.9m. This machine can reach horizontally 2.2m with a 550kg load and

Ramtec highlights new MM screening bucket crushers

March 15, 2016

2172 Ramtec’s products, which are geared around the Robi brand name, include Robi’s MM screening bucket series offering five models that are designed for screening, separating, mixing and composting.

The machines can be equipped with standard, soil, peat or compost axles, and as a carrier the customer can choose an excavator (16-24tonnes) or a wheeled loader (6-7tonnes).