The manufacturer has a massive 33 new products on display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas, including smart robots which are keeping humans safe in hazardous work environments
CONEXPO-CON/AGG was a chance for Shell Lubricants to showcase its new portfolio of Shell Rotella heavy duty diesel engine oils. They meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations which came into force on 1 December last year. For fleet operators, the changes mean less frequent maintenance stops and improved fuel efficiency.
The EPA, working with oil marketers, engine manufacturers and chemical companies has been developing new oil standards, which currently apply to on-road vehicles. In creating
Enhanced vehicle intelligence is just around the corner, according to Bosch Rexroth. The company revealed its Genius Cab concept to the North American market at CONEXPO-CON/AGG.
XCMG has used CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 as a shop window for 40 machines that are all "tailor-made for the US market". The Chinese giant says that it has carefully researched what American operators want to see and adapted its wheeled loaders and excavators accordingly. It is also proud of a new 14 tonne truck-mounted crane that is "proving very popular".
The group has two North American debuts – the SP64 paver and W120 CFi milling machine – at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. The SP64 is a multi-application machine which will break down from kerb and gutter all the way up to 25 feet, which Wirtgen Group says is unique. The 4-foot milling machine is fully integrated with Wirtgen’s control systems
