Several manufacturers are offering improved earthmoving machines, with more to come - Mike Woof reports. One of the most notable developments comes from Caterpillar, with the unveiling of a hybrid excavator in the shape of its 336E H model. The machine is having its public launch at the bauma exhibition in Spring 2013 and will start rolling out of the factory in March 2013, while customers will be able to place orders from February 2013. Unlike other hybrid excavators on the market at present, the Cat 336E
According to recent figures, there are over 560,000 potholes that pose a risk of damage to vehicles in the UK alone, and the situation is similar in countries across the globe.
German engine firm Hatz says that its latest 3H50T diesel offers a compact power package for use in European Stage V emissions compliant machines. This is the newest addition to the H series and is a three-cylinder diesel that is said to offer high torque and EU Stage V compliance. The 3H50T is available in the Fan-to-Flywheel version as well as in an open power unit (OPU) variant. The new engine competes in the class for under 19kW units and extends the product range of H-series engines. It has a
Several of the major equipment manufacturers now offer sophisticated telematics packages fitted as standard to their machines. Caterpillar and Komatsu were amongst the leaders in this field, allowing a high level of access to a machine's systems and sub-systems for performance monitoring, maintenance management and geofencing purposes for example. To the customer this offers the chance to address fleet running costs and utilisation, reduce the risk of theft and increase overall efficiency. Customers can eve
