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
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) has completed the €10 million restructure of its manufacturing sites at Oosterhout in the south of The Netherlands.
The Application Centre (AC) and Zaxis mini excavator factories have merged into one operation, which, according to HCME, will have far-reaching benefits for the firm.
“At first glance, there is no similarity between Hitachi mini excavators and special application machines,” said Tonny Engels, general manager at the Oosterhout factory. “Howev
Caterpillar aims to capture new customers with its latest generation of backhoe loaders. Versatile, durable, productive, reliable and highly mobile, these machines can be used with a wide array of attachments and tools to handle an even wider range of tasks on construction sites.
The new F2-Series machines, 427F2, 428F2, 432F2, 434F2, and 444F2, take over from the proven F-Series. These revamped models feature an all-new cab as well as the latest low emission, low noise engine technology. These more effi
Asphalt paver manufacturers are introducing new models, many of which are aimed at specific market needs – Mike Woof writes
A range of new asphalt paver models are coming to market, with some having been developed specifically for certain markets. China’s demand for construction equipment has resulted in numerous firms developing machines just for this market for example.
Customers in China have long favoured the European-style machines, featuring tamper bar screeds, over the machines with vibrating
One thing is clear in the concrete slipforming sector. This comparatively niche market for equipment is rapidly becoming a good deal more competitive as key manufacturers jostle for position.
