Take a look at how Komatsu is broadening its range with different-sized hybrid excavators coming to market in the next year or two: more than 200 of its current range are already operating on Europe’s job sites
Chinese quarry producer Beijing Xindadi Equipment Company is looking to increase the size of its Caterpillar machine fleet as part of its plan to increase output The company is based at Beijing Miyun Taishi Village and currently produces 1-1.5 million tonnes/year of limestone, which is used for general construction in the Beijing area. Zhang Guofeng is equipment manager for the firm and said, “Business is good because the market is not affected by the downturn.”
Demand for telematics technology is growing, as equipment users begin to lean the value of these systems – Alan Dron reports
With construction projects increasingly operating to wafer-thin profit margins, any technological assistance that can keep the accounts in the black is welcome.
This is particularly the case with those projects where contractors can share a larger slice of the profits if they complete their work ahead of schedule. The downside, of course, is that they also share the pain if the
Long reach demolition excavators are now special purpose machines, Dan Gilkes reports. The majority of construction equipment manufacturers offer a range of demolition specific machines, built to meet the needs of a sector of the industry that works its plant harder than most.
Long reach demolition excavators are now special purpose machines, Dan Gilkes reports
The majority of construction equipment manufacturers offer a range of demolition specific machines, built to meet the needs of a sector of the industry that works its plant harder than most. Reinforced structures, additional hydraulic services, cab and body protection, dust suppression and additional engine air cleaners are just some of the standard alterations required by the demolition contractor.
For many years exca
