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Optimising excavator use is what Rototilt’s latest tiltrotator - the R2 - is all about. The Swedish company says that the R2, being launched at Intermat, is based on the Rototilt R product platform and replaces the RT20B. The R2 has new smart features with Innovative Control System (ICS) and SecureLock. Rototilt says that it listened carefully to what its customers needed in an upgraded tiltrotator. The result is the R2 with a significantly higher breakout torque - 12% higher - allowing double the flow

Montabert is to introduce a new hydraulic drifter, the HC28, which has a 10kW output, and which is the company’s latest model. The company, which says it introduced the hydraulic rock drill in 1970, points to the HC28’s compact and robust design, which allows the HC28 to drill holes from 32-64mm for surface or underground jobs, and for standard drilling or anchoring. Montabert says that the HC28 has been designed to be quickly and easily mounted on any type of carrier, without having to perform heavy

Montabert is introducing two new heavy hydraulic rock breakers, the V6000 and the V7000, weighting 6tonnes and 7tonnes respectively. The company says this will complete its range to equip up to 120tonne carriers, and it has filed for three patents for the breakers. The first relates to the hydraulic cushion and piston centering, and the two others are linked to the new variable energy adjustment system. Like many other Montabert breakers, the V6000 and the V7000 can adapt their striking energy to the

Manitou Group is introducing 12 utility machines. These includes a range of AWP, Rotative Telehandler, Forklift, Telehandler and Skid steers and Track Loaders innovations. The Skid steer V420 is designed with the intention of providing a better dump reach and can be deployed in very heavy duty applications. It comes with a 1.9tonne loading capacity and lifting height of 3,65m. It can be used in ports, grading levelling demolition and road construction. In addition, The Gehl RT215 is being unveiled.

Two new models in Liebherr’s Stereoloader range will celebrate their world premieres. The name of the wheeled loaders refers to their stereo steering, which is said to combine the advantages of different steering systems. The Stereoloader range, comprising four wheeled loaders, with an operating weight of 5.5- 9.2tonnes, is now complete, and includes the larger models, L 514 and L 518, which were launched late last year. The L 514 Stereo is said to be suitable for community services and road construction

The International Road Federation (IRF Global) has published policy guidelines in an effort to draw attention to the urgent need for coordinated efforts to foster a safety culture on road construction sites. Accidents on road construction sites are responsible for hundreds of thousands of injuries and thousands of deaths worldwide. Work zones present an increased risk for workers who build, repair and maintain roads, bridges and tunnels, as well as for a variety of road users, including pedestrians, bicy

Liebherr’s Stage IV/Tier 4 emission standards-compliant A 914 Litronic wheeled excavator, at a trade show for the first time, has an operating weight of between 14.9-17.2tonnes. Powered by a Liebherr D924 diesel engine, producing 105kW, the SCR system, which consists of an SCR catalyst system and other components such as an injector and AdBlue solution, is said to bring about a 91% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOX). A particulate filter is not required but can be installed as an addition for special

Liebherr’s new crawler excavator, the R 936 Compact, is the latest model by Liebherr-France SAS. The machine, from the production facility in Colmar, is said to meet the needs of the domestic market and those overseas, and constitutes a new addition to Liebherr-France SAS's range of compact crawler excavators. With an operating weight of 35tonnes, the excavator is said to be ideal for use in places where space is tight, such as inner-city construction sites. Its small rear swivelling radius of 1.98m ensure

Kramer, part of Wacker Neuson group, is launching its latest wheeled loader, the 8155 model – the first all-wheel steered model in the 9 tonne class. The 8155 has a one-piece frame and all-wheel steering. There is a hydraulic quick coupler system and parallel-controlled loading system. The cab is particularly spacious and offers the operator a panoramic view with the highest level of physical comfort. Other examples from Wacker Neuson's comprehensive excavator portfolio ranging from 800kg to 15 tonnes

Komatsu Europe is unveiling its PC80MR‐5 midi excavator. The machine is designed with the intention of operating in confined areas and urban environments with its integrated counterweight and tight tail swing radius, a swing boom that hugs the machine and operating weights ranging from 8-8.24tonnes. PC80MR‐5 is powered by an electronically controlled Komatsu 4D98E‐5SFB Stage IIIB engine, with DPF and a net horsepower of 46.2 kW to maintain performance while reducing fuel consumption by up to 10%.