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BKT is introducing its new Earthmax Tyre range, the SR 47, SR 51 and SR 53. These three new tyres meet demands across a range of construction duties. The Earthmax SR 47 models are specially designed for rigid dump trucks operating under tough conditions in quarries. The SR 47 is said to offer high resistance, durability and stability. Meanwhile increased tread depth allows an extended wear life, boosting productivity and reducing machinery downtime.

Yanmar says that its new SV26 is the first machine from the firm that has been completely designed and constructed in Europe. This short tailswing mini excavator is said to offer high performance, low fuel consumption and good durability.

Michelin is now giving some peace of mind to companies running fleets of heavy tipper trucks operating on construction or quarry sites. The firm says that given the risk of tyre problems when working in such tough applications, it is now offering a new damage guarantee. This applies to the MICHELIN X WORKS tyre range, for tyres equipping new vehicles or those purchased as a replacement.

MOBA says that the modular concept behind its Xsite excavator control system ensures that the package can be used in a wide array of excavator installations and duties. The system can be set up for small or large projects and customers have a choice of a simpler 2D package or a more sophisticated 3D system.

The advanced PAVE-IR system from MOBA is said to help improve mat quality control during asphalt paving operations. This system is mounted on the paver and scans back and forth across the paving mat immediately behind the machine’s screed. Data on the thermal image of the mat is then displayed on a screen for the operator to see, as well as being recorded for documentation purposes and later analysis if required.

Comer Industries has expanded its product range offer in the mobile equipment market with new, high end, rotating housing, planetary drives. The new PGRF-7003, 9003 and 11003 models are said to be more compact and rugged, as well as being interchangeable. The firm says that the units meet a need for more demanding technical requirements from major OEMs and the market. With this new introduction, Comer Industries’ rotating housing product portfolio ranges now from PGRF-802 with rated peak torque of 10,000Nm

The pavement engineering firm Dynatest has unveiled its new, Fast Falling Weight Deflectometer (FastFWD). The FastFWD enable users to collect pavement structural data faster than ever before.

Kubota claims that its new WG3800 engine offers low emissions and high performance. This is the latest addition to the firm’s WG series of industrial water-cooled, spark ignition engines. The 3.8litre WG3800 will be offered in LPG, petrol, natural gas and a dual fuel version that can run on either petrol or natural gas. This engine will be supplied to manufacturers for construction and industrial equipment.