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Bobcat’s new T40180 18m telehandler is the Doosan brand’s largest rigid frame telescopic handler, and, like Bobcat’s T40140 14m model, has increased maximum lifting height based on a new easy-to-use design said to provide class-leading efficiency and productivity backed by state-of-the-art safety systems. The T40180 has a 4tonne maximum lift capacity and a maximum lift height of 17.52m. The lift capacity at top lift height is 2.5tonnes, while at maximum reach of 13.7m, lift capacity is 560kg. Unloaded

The Cat 725C and 730C articulated truck bare-chassis models are said to combine the proven durability, reliability and superior performance of Cat C Series articulated dump trucks with the capacity to mount specialty equipment, including application-specific bodies (coal and domestic waste), water tanks and spray systems, fuel- and lube-service components, hook-lift systems, container-transport systems, and flat-bed dump platforms. Through direct interaction with Caterpillar, Cat dealers and OEMs can wo

When New York State Thruway wanted to experiment with unbonded concrete overlays, they chose an 8km, four-lane section of Interstate 90 near Hamburg as their test section. Surianello General Concrete, based in Buffalo, New York, won the bid to pave the 22.9cm thick concrete overlay. The age and the design of the original roadway created a major paving challenge. It was built in the 1950s and didn’t conform to current geometry requirements for superhighways. “They built it with a standard crown sectio

Topcon Positioning Group has unveiled a multi-platform 3D indicate grade system – i33. The new system features GPS technology and a graphical display and is said to provide a powerful indicate system at an economical price. The i33 is designed for quick installation and easy operation on many types of grading and earthmoving machinery. “It’s ideal for use on a dozer, scraper or virtually any type of machinery used for cut or fill operations,” said Kris Maas, manager of machine control product marketing f

London, England-based J. Ffrench Plant Hire has recently signed a deal for one of the largest orders for LiuGong construction equipment in the United Kingdom. The order will see the delivery of 20 LiuGong machines, which will be supplied by Construction Plant & Machinery Sales (CPMS), over the coming months. This large order also includes the supply of the UK’s first Dressta dozer, a TD15M Extra model. Talking about the deal, Grant McGregor, of CPMS, said, “After testing the reliability and productiv

A team of engineers from Case Construction Equipment and Japanese excavator partner Sumitomo Construction Machinery has been meeting Nordic region customers to listen to operator feedback and assess changing customer demands. The majority of excavators in Nordic countries operate with a rotor tilt attachment, adding to the versatility and utilisation of these machines. This precision operation is of particular interest to the Case Sumitomo engineering team, as the Case Intelligent Hydraulic System (CIHS

Built in the 12th century, the Stone Bridge spans the River Danube as the most significant emblem of the city of Regensburg, in southern Germany. In the course of the protracted restoration work, Strabag is using a new Sennebogen 608 Multicrane for various lifting and construction tasks. Although the historic structure of the city was built within only 11 years, between 1135 and 1146, the restoration tasks for the Stone Bridge at Regensburg have been underway for three years and are not expected to be co

A German family-owned business has decided to renew its excavator fleet exclusively with Hitachi construction machinery following the purchase of two Zaxis-5 medium excavators. Demolition and earthmoving specialist Althammer’s strategy is now to concentrate on a one-brand policy in conjunction with the Hitachi Support Chain after-sales network provided by official German dealer Kiesel. The Pemfling-based contractor was established by Karl Althammer in 1978 as a transport company. He bought the firm’