Liebherr’s new crawler excavator, the R 936 Compact, is the latest model by Liebherr-France SAS.
The machine, from the production facility in Colmar, is said to meet the needs of the domestic market and those overseas, and constitutes a new addition to Liebherr-France SAS's range of compact crawler excavators. With an operating weight of 35tonnes, the excavator is said to be ideal for use in places where space is tight, such as inner-city construction sites. Its small rear swivelling radius of 1.98m ensure
This year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG promises a number of new developments in the field of simulation as advances in software and virtual reality enable a wider and wider range of applications. Machine manufacturers have used simulation for years, first in the R&D process and then for training. Now educational institutions, as well as specialist training providers, are able to afford the technology.
An experimental 2km test track for electric heavy goods trucks will open in the Swedish area of Elväg Gävle in June.
The track runs along the E16 highway between Sandviken and Kungsgården. Electrically powered trucks will be using the track around Gävle, a town by the Baltic Sea near the mouth of the river Dalälven.
The Elväg Gävle project is financed and managed by the Regional Development Council of Gävleborg in cooperation with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), the Swedish Energy
XCMG’s enormous 400tonne capacity mining truck is another example of the company’s product diversification strategy. Its sophisticated diesel-AC electric drive allows a top travel speed of 50km/h, with advanced retardation and braking systems to maximise safety. The box section chassis is said to strong and durable to suit tough operating cycles while the ergonomic cab gives high levels of operator comfort. Features include an automatic weighing system, a centralised fire extinguishing package, quick oil fi
