JCB is updating four of its wheeled loading shovels, introducing DNA from the range-topping 457 that was launched last year. The 427 and 437, along with the smaller 411 and 417, will all use a version of JCB’s CommandPlus cab. With B pillars moved out to the same width as the rear of the cab, the CommandPlus delivers a panoramic view to the working area. JCB’s Command Driving Position , with revised pedals, an adjustable steering column and seat-mounted hydraulic controls, further improves the driving envir
The HD9 Euro VI, Iveco's latest model in its Astra range of large trucks for extreme conditions, features an Astronic 16 speed gearbox and front and rear Kessler reinforced axles. The 560hp truck will carry up to 60tonnes and has a redesigned cab for added comfort.
Iveco also offers the Trakker 26tonne quarry and construction vehicle that also features a Euro VI engine with a choice of manual or Eurotronic automated transmissions with a steering column-mounted shift lever. The truck proved its robustness
A new causeway, crossing the Bay of Kuwait, is under construction and providing a major engineering challenge - Mike Woof reports.
The new Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway Project being built across the Bay of Kuwait is a massive engineering project that is costing around US$3 billion in all. This highly complex project involves the design, build, completion and maintenance of the causeway, which spans Kuwait Bay between Kuwait City and the Subiyah area. The 36km Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Cau
Liebherr is working together with Teufelberger to develop a high-strength fibre rope for use with cranes. This innovative rope will be suitable for use in tower cranes, mobile cranes and crawler cranes and Liebherr is carrying out field tests at present on a number of different cranes. Austrian firm Teufelberger is a leader in the field of crane ropes. This project is being carried out jointly between Liebherr engineers from various divisions, as well as Teufelberger.
