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Intrame is displaying its stationary range of asphalt plants with a particular focus on the control system technology. The company’s control systems allow the plant to work in fully automatic, semi-automatic or manual mode whilst providing supervision and control by means of a general use PC. The programming is totally open allowing continuous updating to improve plant operations. Systems also ensure automatic regulation of the burner with recording of the temperature of the aggregates at the dryer’s discha

Berco’s display includes its Robustus rotating bushing track system, which is designed to reduce friction and wear for a longer undercarriage life. Use of Robustus cuts operating costs by up to 30% according to Berco.

Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) used INTERMAT to start the roll-out of its Dash 9A wheeled loaders. First up are the HL760, HL770 and HL780 models, which get Cummins QSB Stage IIIb engines with an active regeneration system that uses controlled, in-cylinder fuel injection (rather than a fuel burner) to achieve the desired reduction in engine emissions. Among the tweaks are a relocated fan to improve cooling efficiency and maintenance access, a touch-screen LCD display and electronic smart key – the l

Additions to Cat’s mini excavator range at INTERMAT include the 301.7D and 302.4D. With operating weights of 1.8 and 2.4tonnes respectively, the two new machines will replace the UK-built 301.8C and 302.5C later this year, when they go into production. Key features include expandable track frames, standard and long stick options, stand and extended blade frames, plus canopy and full cab versions – the latter uses a single, left-hand door design. Dozer float is carried over from the C series and track pedals

Vermeer has launched the D60x90 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD). Powered by a 138kW Stage IIIB John Deere engine, the machine delivers 12,202Nm of rotational torque and 267kN of thrust/pullback. The rig is available with quick change rod boxes containing up to 91.4m of drill rod each. An LCD colour monitor shows key drilling function parameters as well as location information.

Online auction firm IronPlanet (IP) is a business with a truly global marketplace. It generated more than €450 million in 2011 via its worldwide used construction equipment sales. “Being pro-active is the key to what we do,” said managing director Tom Cornell. “Our software tells us who is looking [prior to online auctions] and who has bought similar equipment before and our online sales team rings them up and advises them about which online auctions may have equipment they are looking for. “This means a n

Terex Cranes introduced the Eazy 90 fully-hydraulic self-erecting tower crane at INTERMAT. Equipped with a maximum 45m jib, the crane has a telescopic main tower with up to three additional mast sections. Erection can be carried out by two people in 2-4 hours depending on specification. The crane is equipped with safety lock-outs to ensure that each stage of erection has been completed before progressing to the next. A single operator is required to work the crane, with the Eazy 90 offering a maximum li

The new Hi-Stability technology featured in the latest range of Goodyear tyres is said to increase load capacity in off-road applications by up to 25%. The new tyres have been developed to match the power, speed and torque of the industry’s latest machines. Hi-Stability tyres allow higher inflation pressures, increasing the load capacity of the machines to which they are fitted – it is the air that carries the load. A loader that can hold 9tonnes when fitted with conventional tyres at 5bar can carry 12tonne

The XGMA Machinery Company, based on the tourist island of Xiamen in southern China, is planning to expand its operations worldwide. Founded in 1951, the company produced its first wheeled loader in 1964, and said it was the first Chinese manufacturer to sell more than 10,000 wheeled loaders a year. Today it sells more than 30,000 units/year and has an impressive portfolio of products, which also includes hydraulic crawler excavators; road construction equipment (including compactors, dozers and milling mac