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A new truck mounted articulated platform with increased capacity up to 300kg and 21metre working height with 10metre outreach is being launched by CTE at Intermat 2012. The ZED 21 JH, part of the firm’s established ZED line, is said to be an evolution of the ZED 21 J with a redesigned boom that is more compact and parallel to the articulated arm. The new model’s jib inclination has been increased from 110 ° to 145 °, its controls are tilted towards the operator to improve visibility and ease of use, and the

Rajasthan is one of the most favoured tourist destinations of India for both domestic and international traffic on account of its rich array of historical forts, palaces, art and culture. In terms of area, Rajasthan is the country's largest state. Its size and strategic location means that it is traversed by substantial traffic linking the neighbouring states to the north and south. The National Highway (NH) road corridors currently accommodating this traffic are the NH-8, NH-11, NH-12, NH-14 and NH-1

Latest Volvo wheeled loaders to get the G-series revisions include the middle-weight 11-17 tonne L60, L70 and L90 versions. The stylish overhaul brings an electrically operated sloping bonnet, improving rearward visibility. All benefit from a revised cab layout, cleaner engines and improved hydraulic systems to deliver more productivity and greater efficiency. Power ratings are from 121-130kW, with all three sharing a stage IIIB six-cylinder Volvo D6H motor that gets cooled EGR and DPF emissions equipment.

Making its Intermat debut, Scotland-based Tata Steel last year invested €9.56million (£8million) in its specialist steels Clydebridge plant in Glasgow. The move increased the plant’s capacity for producing premium quality high-strength steel plate, essential for lifting and excavating industries, by up to 50%. Tata Steel is more than the just a steel producer according to Carlo Di Terlizzi, brand and marcoms manager for lifting and excavating.

Improvements to Komatsu’s PC700LC have resulted in the Dash 8 version. Operator comfort gets the biggest change, with an all-new cab that gets a fixed, laminated front windscreen for increased operator protection, a heated high-back air-suspension seat, and a standard rear-view camera. Also new, for maximum efficiency said the company, is a widescreen LCD colour monitor panel that integrates Komtrax ‘step 3’ functionality with fuel consumption monitoring. The 323kW PC700LC-8 has an operating weight from 65-

Kleemann will showcase the Mobicat MC 100 R mobile jaw crusher from its successful Contractor Line. Weighing approximately 36tonnes it is relatively easy to transport and thus also ideal for smaller jobs, and there is the option to lower the crushing unit hydraulically to a height of 3,200mm for transport purposes. The powerful diesel engine with 228kW, together with the hydraulic crusher drive, ensures maximum feed capacity of up to 200 tonnes/hour, says Kleemann. The MC 100 R has sufficient power reserve

This is the final section of a three-part series about preventive maintenance for pavements. Written by Alan S. Kercher, P.E., Kercher Engineering, Inc We practice preventive maintenance in our everyday lives and possibly with agency equipment such as dump trucks and backhoes, but when it comes to maintaining our roadways, most agencies will always defer repairs until the pavements have failed, resulting in very expensive repairs. This article will provide some guidance to help an agency make the switch fr

JCB is moving up a class in the wheeled loader market with the introduction of its new 457 model. Replacing the earlier 456, the new 457 is the biggest and most powerful wheeled loader the firm has ever built and has a 235kg increase in load capacity. The new 8.9litre Cummins diesel with its variable geometry turbocharger meets the Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB emissions requirements while also offering reductions in fuel consumption over the engine used in the earlier model. Full electronic control of engine f