Haulotte is using computer diagnostics to make sure that is new generation of aerial work platforms and telehandlers is as intelligent as possible, offering easier service and maintenance routines to keep downtime and operating costs at a minimum.
More sophisticated compaction technologies are now coming to market, offering a wide range of benefits to users
While asphalt paving techniques vary widely between North America and Europe, there is greater commonality in the compaction methods required. New developments in compaction rollers are offering contractors using both North American and European style paving techniques major gains in quality.
According to Robert Horan, a regional engineer for the US-based Asphalt Institute, intelligent compact
Komatsu Europe is seeing more and more potential for its highly sophisticated intelligent machines, as well as its hybrid drive technology. Komatsu is now well established in Europe, having celebrated 50 years in the European market last year.
The firm started development work on hybrid excavators back in 1999, launching its first production model in 2008. And the latest HB215-3 variant, now being launched, is the third generation of this 20tonne class machine, using a further refinement of its well-proven
The market is seeing new wheeled loader and excavator models coming to market, including some radical new designs - Mike Woof writes. The global market for earthmoving machines is seeing some important developments. Manufacturers are now offering separate machines for customers in developed and developing markets. Meanwhile there are also some innovative concepts being made available. One of the most notable new earthmovers is the innovative VL70A vertical lift wheeled loader from LiuGong. This model featur
