The crane specialist is offering nine new or revamped models to showcase the breadth of its innovation and the speed with which it can get products to market
A new generation of asphalt compaction technology is coming to market, reports Mike Woof. The market for rubber tyred compactors has grown in recent years, prompting manufacturers to develop a new generation of machines.
Manitowoc will launch its 165tonne MLC165 lattice-boom crawler crane on to the U.S. market during Conexpo 2014. The MLV165 will be joined by two completely new crawler cranes – with Manitowoc keeping their details under wraps until the show.Designed for the global market, the MLC165 was first shown at the bauma 2013 exhibition in Munich, Germany.
A number of key manufacturers are offering major improvements to their product offerings for loading and excavating. Key developments have been seen in engines and transmissions in particular, with vast reductions in emissions as well as improved fuel economy and working efficiency.
Caterpillar’s 966K XE wheeled loader is one of the firm’s most sophisticated new models, with power from a 240kW diesel being delivered through an innovative continuously variable transmission (CVT). This technology is new t
Finland-based steel specialist Ruukki, recently launched in the North American steel market, is now showcasing its energy-efficient specialised steels and winning new business. For instance, Link-Belt Construction Equipment is now using Ruukki’s Optim brand of ultra-high-strength steel to manufacture its next-generation of telescopic crane booms.
