Leica Geosystems has unveiled its new powerful Leica iCON 3D machine control system for wheeled loaders. The Swiss firm says the system allows users to complete their earthworks jobs faster and correctly the first time. It is also said to precisely control material cut and fill, saving a lot of time and money by reducing rework and over-excavation, while also making grading operations with wheeled loaders more efficient. Grade checking, says Leica, can be eliminated, further enhancing productivity, efficien
Volvo CE says that lowering fuel consumption will tackle fleet costs and deliver environmental benefits for its customers, Mike Woof reports. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is targeting fuel economy and performance with its latest generation of machines. The new L180F and L220F wheeled loader models are being fitted with the sophisticated OptiShift package, which will boost operation and driveline efficiencies and cut fuel consumption by 15%, and more in some instances.
XGMA has a long history of building construction equipment having commenced production in 1951. Wheeled loaders were the firm’s main output for many years though the range has widened considerably and now also includes excavators, soil compactors and backhoe loaders, for example. Outside of China the firm has strong export sales and sells well into Latin America, the Middle East and Russian and is looking to recruit staff in Brazil during 2012, according to Joaqim Zheng, sales director for Central and South
Chinese manufacturer LiuGong has adjusted its strategy to meet the changes in the construction machinery industry
Slow recovery from the global economic recession has impacted on the construction machinery industry. Intense regional, political and economic situations, low demand for resources, a decrease in emerging economies and conservative investment have led to a sharp decrease in demand for heavy machinery.
LiuGong is tackling this using its refined initiative programme, however, and the firm sa
