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Ranging from 15 to 19tonnes, New Holland has launched its new B Series PRO generation of wheeled excavators. Boasting brand new controls, the three new models are said to excel in high precision work, while also being remarkably easy to operate and service. The B Series PRO wheeled excavators run high performance, large displacement FPT engines delivering high torque and power. This performance is said to be matched by that of the 3-pump hydraulic system, which maximises swing performance with a dedicated s

The less than 18kg service weight of the new Atlas Copco LPD-LD post driver is said to be one of its numerous advantages when deployed by road, fencing and installation contractors, landscapers or any other power line utility company or rental business. Based on what is said by Atlas Copco to be a proven impact mechanism, the LPD-LD combines high frequency with what is described as “outstanding hitting power”, as the given frequency is said to reduce the damage on the rod's top. The “constantly effective” m

The concrete road paving market continues to develop - Mike Woof reports Concrete road paving technology continues to evolve, with new equipment and techniques coming to market. Although concrete road construction has been used for many years, problems with early generation technologies affected this market segment. The first concrete roads were constructed in sections, which led to problems at joints but these were addressed many years ago with the advent of slipform paving. Concrete roads constructed in t

Traficon says its first ever integrated Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera automatically recognises license plates from all over the world with the highest accuracy. The new EYE-D camera addresses a wide range of applications, including red light enforcement, automatic tolling, urban congestion charging, black/white list applications and average journey time monitoring. Equipped with a powerful infrared illumination, which enables it to monitor two lanes simultaneously up to a range of 60m dur

U.S. Architectural Lighting has unveiled a new luminaire for streetscapes, walkways, plazas, commercial and transit centres, and other public areas. Said to be designed for versatility, Versalux LED has a wide range of mounting options, including arm, post top, canopy and wall mount. It features the company’s VLED Optical Module, a system claimed to offer modular interchangeability while meeting all design criteria. The modules are available in 64-, 80- and 120-LED packages with wattages from 70W to 202W an

Three Sandvik DX800 top-hammer hydraulic drills are said to be playing a key role in developing the new US$92 million Norfolk Southern Intermodal Site within Charlotte Douglas International Airport in the US state of Georgia. The site, in the Georgia town of Austell, encompasses nearly 200 acres of ground, with a granite rock formation lying less than 100m away from a very active runway of the very busy airport. The ground will be turned into an ‘intermodal yard’, meaning that cargo carried there on Norfolk

Two new Case CX series excavators played a leading role in a major €1.5 million project to improve traffic flow at the Terres Saint Jean business and shopping park in Épinal, eastern France. Purchased by French firm Peduzzi TP, the CX250C and a CX350C machines are helping to renew the infrastructure, improve traffic flow and safety at the junction with the RN 57. The Épinal town council commissioned works, which began in March 2012, included the construction of an underground passage under the RN 57 linking

Doosan Infracore has launched its new Stage IIIA machine-replacement 16tonne DX160W-3 and 14tonne DX140W-3 wheeled excavators. The first of the South Korean company’s Stage IIIB compliant wheeled excavators, both new wheeled excavator models are said to be designed to increase profits through better controllability and productivity while optimising fuel efficiency. Total cost of ownership is said by Doosan to have been significantly reduced by maximising uptime through enhanced quality, reliability, durabil

Caterpillar’s new D Series Mini Hydraulic Excavators – 301.7D, 302.2D and 302.4D – are described as powerful, versatile machines that work comfortably in confined spaces. With model configurations closely reflecting their 1.6 to 2.5tonne operating weights, the new machines are said to feature powerful hydraulics, a spacious operator environment and excellent service access. Compact in size, the 301.7D, 302.2D and 302.4D can be easily transported on a trailer, or in a pick-up truck. The 301.7D can be specifi