Original equipment manufacturers have launched a range of new excavators and wheeled loaders including electric models, and features such as autonomous driving, remote control advanced driver assistance and special applications. Liam McLoughlin reports.
New innovations in machine control are delivering highperformance, with advances to come showing future potential – Mike Woof writes
In transportation, the potential for autonomous vehicles that operate without the need for a human driver is now being evaluated. A string of development projects are underway by an array of automotive and technology companies, sometimes in partnership with each other.
In the mining sector, autonomous machines have been operating in underground facilities for 20 years and
Caterpillar dealer Finning is now offering a digital platform, which provides customers with a central hub where they can monitor the performance of their fleet, track orders and view invoices.
The latest Cummins B6.7 Performance Series engine, delivering EU Stage V near-zero emission levels of NOx and PM, now also features Stop-Start capabilities. The Stop-Start capability cuts fuel consumption alongside overall maintenance costs. With fuel savings of up to 10%, this feature delivers benefits by reducing on-site noise and exhaust emissions.
