Both major tyre producers and smaller suppliers have new tyre types coming to market. These meet specific needs for key segments but share common values such as improved traction, resistance to damage and increased wear life.
The Fayat Group is boosting its share of the Chinese market through a series of key model launches. One key launch is for the BF800C paver, which is available in a specification to suit Chinese market needs. Sales and marketing manager Jacques Bonvallet said, “Customers are now looking for high tech solutions and they are starting to change their minds.
An electric version of Komatsu’s very mini excavator is among the latest developments in the utility sector that include a new Hitachi wheeled excavator and an addition to Sunward’s tracked line-up
Stricter emissions legislation mean that new engine technology and integrated drivetrain systems are being developed. With the Tier 3/Stage IIIA emissions legislation now in place in North America and Europe, the major engine manufacturers already have an array of solutions on the market. The coming Tier 4 interim/Stage IIIB legislation will be tougher still and most firms are well in hand with their plans to use both in-cylinder and exhaust after-treatment technology. While engines themselves are staying b
