A number of new bulldozer and grader developments are now coming to market - Mike Woof reports
Bulldozers and graders are often overlooked as earthmovers, with the focus all too often concentrating on excavators, wheeled loaders and ADTs. However, key manufacturers are rolling out new graders and bulldozers too, which are also benefiting from the latest low emissions engine technology as well as advanced telematics systems and improved cabs with better all-round visibility.
Caterpillar’s 26tonne 14M3
Michelin North America (MNA) has revealed plans for a new earthmover tyre plant in the United States as part of a $750million expansion set to create up to 500 manufacturing jobs. News of the proposed new site in Anderson County, South Carolina, comes after MNA revealed they would also be expanding their existing earthmover tyre plant in Lexington, also in South Carolina.
Sandvik Mining and Construction has introduced two new crushers to its product range. The CH890 and CH895 are said to offer greater structural strength as well as using proven technologies. Designed to increase performance in both secondary and tertiary crushing applications, these units feature more power and increased crushing forces in order to increase productivity. The CH895 has a specially designed, strength-optimised topshell as well as dedicated crushing chambers, which best suits it to tertiary and
