With a range of new products on display, Case explains how its graders and excavators can help operators all over the world across a range of sites and the most difficult terrains – from the start of a job to the finish.
A series of innovations in machine control or automation technologies are helping transform the construction industry - Mike Woof writes Equipment manufacturer have made huge advances in machine performance, delivering new models that offer increased capabilities and productivity, while using less fuel. Reliability and uptime too have been improved, with the development of equipment that can forestall unplanned downtime by telling the user when it will require service attention. Meanwhile new engines delive
Long reach excavators now dominate the demolition sector - Mike Woof reports
The last 10-15 years have seen the way demolition work is carried out change dramatically. Safety issues have long been of concern in the demolition sector, with the industry having been criticised for not doing enough to protect its workforce.
Demolition projects can be dangerous due to the very nature of the job, with old structures being knocked down and broken up on-site.
There is a substantial risk to site workers from
Topcon’s new X-63i 3D indicate system for excavators is the latest addition to its machine control portfolio. “The new system combines Topcon’s advanced GNSS global positioning technology and machine sensors with the heavy-duty GX-60 touchscreen colour display to provide an easy-to-use system for increased excavation efficiency,” said Kris Maas, Topcon’s machine control product marketing manager.
