The early part of 2012 will see a whole host of new technology coming to market, as manufacturers introduce their latest models and solutions. At the same time, the construction equipment market is also seeing an increase in competition, with Chinese firms making serious inroads into the global supply sector. These new technologies and new competitors will ensure that the construction equipment sector will see major changes during this year. From a technical viewpoint, one of the biggest technical challenge
ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems have collaborated on a prototype 8tonne excavator that is geospatially intelligent and powered by a swappable, zero-emissions battery system.
The modified CAT 308 concept excavator was successfully tested at a proving ground in France, noted ZQUIP, part of Moog Construction, and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon. The smart, clean vehicle is equipped with Leica Geosystems’ advanced machine control solution, which brings real-time data and precise design execution.
A series of innovations in engine technology will cut emissions and deliver fuel savings for customers - Mike Woof writes
The start of 2014 saw the commencement of the final phase of the current set of engine emissions requirements for Europe and North America. With the introduction of the first set of Tier 4 Final/ Stage IIV emissions regulations, new generation diesel engines used in construction will deliver cleaner operating performance than ever before. These highly efficient engines have been devel
Engine firm Deutz reports a strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2014. The company says it won new orders amounting to €414.2 million in the first three months of the new year, outstripping the €388.5 million achieved in the same period last year by 6.6%.
