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Bobcat exhibits new MaxControl and R-Series Telehandlers at Smopyc
Bobcat exhibits new MaxControl and R-Series Telehandlers at Smopyc Bobcat’s new MaxControl system and the company’s new R-Series range of telehandlers made their first appearance at the Smopyc international fair in Zaragosa in Spain from 17-20 November 2021. These new developments were joined by oth...
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Rokbak celebrates successful sales launch in North America
Rokbak celebrates successful sales launch in North America September 1, 2021 saw the launch of Rokbak, an exciting new manufacturing company in the construction equipment industry. The new brand is part of the Volvo Group and already making its mark, notching up a strong order book for its rock soli...
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ECL celebrates 100 machines fitted with FuelActive clean diesel pick-up systems
ECL celebrates 100 machines fitted with FuelActive clean diesel pick-up systems Bedfordshire civil engineering contractor ECL has equipped its 100th machine with the FuelActive clean diesel pick-up system. The company, which operates a fleet of more than 450 heavy excavators, articulated dump trucks...
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Skyjack’s Elevate Telematics outsmarts the criminals
Skyjack’s Elevate Telematics outsmarts the criminals Skyjack recently helped Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) locate and recover stolen Skyjack machines with the help of ELEVATE telematics. In October, customers in the U.S. informed Skyjack that their scheduled machine orders never...
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Hyundai Genuine created to support Doosan acquisition
Hyundai Genuine created to support Doosan acquisition An intermediary holding company, Hyundai Genuine, has been established, following the purchase in August of Doosan Infracore, by Hyundai Heavy Industries Group. Doosan Infracore has since been renamed Hyundai-Doosan Infracore. Hyundai Constructio...
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Cat’s new 120 GC Motor Grader maximises reliability with lower operating costs
Cat’s new 120 GC Motor Grader maximises reliability with lower operating costs Complementing the Cat® motor grader offering, the new Cat 120 GC Motor Grader offers the right balance of high-performance features with reduced fuel consumption, low maintenance costs and easy-to-operate controls. Excell...
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Doosan Portable Power announces new Small Stage V Compressors
Doosan Portable Power announces new Small Stage V Compressors Doosan Portable Power has launched a new range of small portable compressors for the European market, offering four new models with free air deliveries from 2.5 to 5.0 m³/min (90-180 cfm) and designed with a focus on simplicity, durabilit...
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Komatsu targets unmanned Lunar construction innovations
Komatsu targets unmanned Lunar construction innovations Komatsu has been selected for the “Space Unmanned Construction Innovation Technology Development Promotion Project” with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Japan that was launched in July this year as part of the “Sp...
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New Cat 304 and 305 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavators deliver on power and performance
New Cat 304 and 305 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavators deliver on power and performance Built to deliver an improved customer experience, the new 4-tonne, Cat® 304, and 5-tonne, Cat 305 CR, Next Generation Mini Hydraulic Excavators deliver more power to the pumps, higher bucket breakout forces and deeper...
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Niagara introduces Drop Guard Liners for 100 percent Cross Beam Protection
Niagara introduces Drop Guard Liners for 100 percent Cross Beam Protection Haver & Boecker Niagara introduces its new Niagara Drop Guard wear liners. The polyurethane liners provide 100% cross beam protection for Niagara vibrating screens and can be easily installed on an entire screen deck in a...
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CASE introduces new SV215E and SV217E Single-Drum Vibratory Rollers
CASE introduces new SV215E and SV217E Single-Drum Vibratory Rollers CASE Construction Equipment introduces the SV215E and SV217E single-drum vibratory rollers — two new models built for fast and consistent soil compaction on varying lift depths and material types. This is achieved with high centrifu...
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Wirtgen recycling delivers 375km of environmentally friendly road reconstruction in Nigeria
Wirtgen recycling delivers 375km of environmentally friendly road reconstruction in Nigeria The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Works and Housing extended the scope of the contract agreed with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc (JBN) from rehabilitation to reconstruction of the A2 dual carriageway highway. The...
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Rokbak’s first delivery goes to Easton Sales and Rentals
Rokbak’s first delivery goes to Easton Sales and Rentals US company Easton Sales and Rentals has registered a notable moment in construction equipment history, taking delivery of the first-ever Rokbak articulated hauler. The Rokbak brand launched September 1, 2021 as part of the Volvo Group, with it...
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Topcon introduces new CX Platform and MC-Max Machine Control Solution
Topcon introduces new CX Platform and MC-Max Machine Control Solution Topcon Positioning Group has announced its MC-Max machine control solution. Based on its MC-X machine control platform, and backed by Sitelink3D — the company’s real-time, cloud-based data management ecosystem — MC-Max is a scalab...
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Liebherr Tower Cranes updated with Touchscreen Displays and a Smart OS
Liebherr Tower Cranes updated with Touchscreen Displays and a Smart OS It’s essential for crane operators to have key operating settings in view at all times to ensure safe and precise lifting – and these need to be presented with clarity. Along with its intuitive TC-OS user interface, the new-gener...
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JCB celebrates their Hydrogen Engine winning British automotive engineering award
JCB celebrates their Hydrogen Engine winning British automotive engineering award JCB’s super-efficient hydrogen engine has won one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in British automotive engineering honouring technical achievement. At a ceremony in London, JCB Chairman Lord Bamford was pres...
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TATRA TRUCKS celebrates 10th anniversary of the Tatra Phoenix
TATRA TRUCKS celebrates 10th anniversary of the Tatra Phoenix In the autumn of 2011, the brand-new heavy Tatra Phoenix trucks began to roll off the TATRA TRUCKS production line. This key product of the civil production is now celebrating its tenth birthday. Through time, it has been continuously dev...
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Bobcat partners with National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
Bobcat partners with National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Bobcat announced today a new partnership with the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening disaster response in America by training highly skilled canine and handler search teams. The pa...
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VolvoCE brings ZEUX Intelligent Construction to life
VolvoCE brings ZEUX Intelligent Construction to life Inspired by a concept devised by Volvo CE and LEGO® Technic engineers and designers, the Volvo LX03 is a remarkable milestone breaking new grounds in smart construction technology. It represents both the next stage in Volvo CE’s exploration into m...
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Protecting your construction technology
Protecting your construction technology The UK population take out insurance to help cover their most expensive assets, cars, homes and lives. Despite operating machinery being far more costly than your average vehicle, the construction industry rarely takes out a service plan for its assets. Here L...
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Doosan adds new Demolition Excavator model
Doosan adds new Demolition Excavator model Doosan Infracore Europe has launched the DX380DM-7, the third model in the company’s new High Reach Demolition Excavator range, joining the existing DX235DM and DX530DM models launched last year. Impressive demolition specifications Operating from the high...
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MB Crusher quickly separates out rebar without hindering the job site
MB Crusher quickly separates out rebar without hindering the job site There’s always been a weak point in the demolition and redevelopment industry when it comes to processing reinforced materials. When it comes to recovering reinforced material, companies have been forced to (reluctantly) come to t...
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JCB investing £100m in Hydrogen Engines
JCB investing £100m in Hydrogen Engines JCB is investing £100 million on a project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines, the company announced today. A team of 100 engineers is already working on the exciting development with the recruitment of up to 50 more engineers under way as JCB targets...
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Heidelberger Beton expands with Liebherr Betomix 2.5 Concrete Mixing Plant
Heidelberger Beton expands with Liebherr Betomix 2.5 Concrete Mixing Plant A new Betomix 2.5 mixing plant from Liebherr has been in operation for Heidelberger Beton GmbH since summer 2020. The plant is equipped to the highest safety standards. The ready-mixed concrete plant supplies quality concrete...
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Volvo launches the world’s first vehicle made from fossil-free steel
Volvo launches the world’s first vehicle made from fossil-free steel Volvo Group is proud to reveal the world-first vehicle made of fossil-free steel from SSAB. During today’s green steel collaboration event, it was announced that more vehicles will follow in 2022 in what will be a series of concept...
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Drone Technology helping ArcelorMittal transform Inspections and Maintenance
Drone Technology helping ArcelorMittal transform Inspections and Maintenance ArcelorMittal is a true global industry giant. And when it comes to their impact in the steel industry, you can expect accordingly gigantic numbers. ArcelorMittal operates steel manufacturing facilities in 16 countries arou...
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Resource Materials in Texas invests in new CDE 450tph Wash Plant
Resource Materials in Texas invests in new CDE 450tph Wash Plant Texas-based Resource Materials, a supplier of sand and aggregates to the local construction industry, has invested in a new wash plant for its quarry in Williamson County, TX. In response to increasing demand for high quality construct...
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New Liebherr MK 73-3.1 mobile construction crane is perfect for construction sites
New Liebherr MK 73-3.1 mobile construction crane is perfect for construction sites Short setup times, high-performance lifting – the new Liebherr MK 73-3.1 mobile construction crane proves its worth as a compact taxi crane for everyday construction site use. It can handle multiple jobs in different...
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Hytera Smart Park proves to be a valuable tool for Sustainable Wildlife Management
Hytera Smart Park proves to be a valuable tool for Sustainable Wildlife Management Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZIMPARKS) manages one of the largest estates in the country, covering about 5 million hectares of land, or 13% of Zimbabwe’s total land area. ZIMPARKS is responsible f...
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VolvoCE powers into the future with the largest range of electric machines
VolvoCE powers into the future with the largest range of electric machines With three new electric compact machines – the L20 Electric, EC18 Electric and ECR18 Electric – now being introduced to the market, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is showcasing its commitment to build the world we wa...
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The biggest weak point in your Water Pump is the cable
The biggest weak point in your Water Pump is the cable When the decision for a new dewatering pump is pending, the models are often meticulously compared. However, users quickly overlook the fact that the success of the drainage system depends to a large extent on the cable used. What many people do...
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PRINOTH expands specialized off-road equipment range with Jarraff Industries acquisition
PRINOTH expands specialized off-road equipment range with Jarraff Industries acquisition PRINOTH announces the execution of an agreement to purchase 100% of the capital stock of Jarraff Industries Inc., a privately-owned American company that specializes in the design, manufacturing and commercializ...
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Ring Jobsite Security released by Ring and Home Depot to secure Job Sites
Ring Jobsite Security released by Ring and Home Depot to secure Job Sites Ring, whose mission has been to make neighbourhoods safer, today announced an exclusive collaboration with The Home Depot that introduces Ring home security products and services to job sites for the first time. Ring Jobsite S...
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Service and quality puts Hitachi Wheel Loaders in first place for Recycling company
Service and quality puts Hitachi Wheel Loaders in first place for Recycling company The machines were delivered by Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) (HCMUK) to the Group’s subsidiary – JM Recycling. The line-up comprises four ZW250-6s, four ZW180-6s, and two high-lift ZW180-6s. The waste and recyc...
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Mammoet SPMT cantilever solution enables swift rail bridge girder setting
Mammoet SPMT cantilever solution enables swift rail bridge girder setting Mammoet was contracted to assist in two phases of work to set twelve steel rail bridge girders. The girders were located directly under Interstate 70 in Colorado, which prevented any cranes from performing the work. Each girde...
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Caterpillars new Trial 11 brings Hot Wheels to life
Caterpillars new Trial 11 brings Hot Wheels to life Remember the hours spent as a kid playing with Hot Wheels® – all those adventures in the sandbox! Or maybe the time you spent creating the most challenging track setups you could imagine. Imagine how cool it would be bring that to real life! With C...
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CASE announces CTL TV620B largest and most powerful Compact Track Loader
CASE announces CTL TV620B largest and most powerful Compact Track Loader CASE Construction Equipment introduces the TV620B compact track loader (CTL), the largest and most powerful compact track loader ever built. The 114-horsepower, 6,200-pound rated operating capacity CTL delivers best-in-class br...
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The Crosby Group launches Straightpoint ChainSafe for protecting cargo
The Crosby Group launches Straightpoint ChainSafe for protecting cargo The Crosby Group announces the launch of the Crosby Straightpoint ChainSafe – for protection of cargo during transport. The ChainSafe, with a 4t capacity, is a smart dynamic solution for measuring the load on lashing, load secure...
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MOKE restarts production of their classic vehicle in the UK
MOKE restarts production of their classic vehicle in the UK MOKE International has announced that full production of MOKE vehicles has returned to the United Kingdom! All MOKEs will be built at a state-of-the-art facility operated by the British automotive manufacturing services company, Fablink Gro...
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Wirtgen sets World records with SP 1600 concrete slipform paver
Wirtgen sets World records with SP 1600 concrete slipform paver During the construction of a motorway, between the major Indian city of Vadodara and the global metropolis of Mumbai, the Wirtgen SP 1600 was able to demonstrate its impressive performance potential and set four world records. The major...
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Case re-engineers their acclaimed SV Series Backhoe Loader
Case re-engineers their acclaimed SV Series Backhoe Loader CASE Construction Equipment today launched the new Backhoe Loader SV Series, over 60 years in the making and widely acclaimed legendary king of backhoe loaders. A pioneer market leader since 1957, the SV Series features a new expanded cab wi...
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Doosan introduces all new DX245NHD-7 Heavy-duty Crawler Excavator
Doosan introduces all new DX245NHD-7 Heavy-duty Crawler Excavator Doosan has launched the new DX245NHD-7 25 tonne heavy duty crawler excavator, a completely new model in the Doosan range, designed for the most abrasive of applications. Whilst it is a real 25 tonne excavator, the DX245NHD-7 incorpora...
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John Deere expands SmartGrade Excavator range with 470G Model
John Deere expands SmartGrade Excavator range with 470G Model The 470G LC Excavator is the latest model to join the John Deere excavator lineup that includes a full range of grade management solutions. Newly enhanced with the factory-installed 3D SmartGrade system, the SmartGrade 470G LC delivers i...
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MB Crusher introduces three new models of sorting grapples
MB Crusher introduces three new models of sorting grapples To satisfy many construction sites, MB Crusher manufactured three new grapples, designed, and built with the company’s philosophy in mind: to simplify the work on-site, reduce the time spent processing material, and save on operational costs...
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Komatsu introduces Collision Detection Warning System for electric forklifts
Komatsu introduces Collision Detection Warning System for electric forklifts Komatsu has developed a Collision Detection Warning System, which is now an option for the 2.5-ton and 3.0-ton class electric forklifts – FE25-2 and FE30-2. This system detects people, objects, and work vehicles with a rada...
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Caterpillar previews new D10 dozer at MINExpo
Caterpillar previews new D10 dozer at MINExpo Previewed at MINExpo 2021, the new Cat D10 dozer continues this tradition and is designed to do more with less. Improvements to the drivetrain, hydraulic and cooling systems reduce fuel consumption by up to 4% while increasing productivity by up to 3%. ...
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Liebherr introduces new versatile 36 XXT truck mounted concrete pumps
Liebherr introduces new versatile 36 XXT truck mounted concrete pumps Following extensive testing, sales of Liebherr’s completely newly developed 36 XXT truck mounted concrete pump are now starting. The result: A real all-rounder, packed with technical innovations from Liebherr. A large number of th...
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Graco introduces intuitive pulse level Tank Monitoring System
Graco introduces intuitive pulse level Tank Monitoring System Graco Inc., a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, is excited to announce the launch of the Pulse® Level Tank Monitoring system. Choose from multiple tank-level monitoring technologies, including the first system running enti...
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An expert insight on electromobility in the construction industry
An expert insight on electromobility in the construction industry The world is moving toward a more environmentally conscious, sustainable future — and that includes the construction industry. As more emissions incentives and zero-emissions levels are set for on-road vehicle improvements, the off-ro...
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New Hitachi Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator range designed to maximise profitability
New Hitachi Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator range designed to maximise profitability The new Hitachi Zaxis-7 wheeled excavators offer an extensive range of features designed to help owners and operators control their profitability, comfort, safety and uptime. The highly versatile ZX150W-7, ZX155W-7 and ZX...
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Cat’s new MH3040 Material Handler cuts fuel by up to 25 percent
Cat’s new MH3040 Material Handler cuts fuel by up to 25 percent Delivering the power and reliability required for the most demanding material handling applications in scrap, waste, and mill yard operations, the new Cat® MH3040 builds on the successful legacy of the M325D L MH model. The boom, sticks...
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New Cat MH3026 Material Handler optimizes power and efficiency
New Cat MH3026 Material Handler optimizes power and efficiency Purpose built for reliable and efficient operation in waste and scrap metal applications, the new Cat® MH3026 material handler design provides superior performance, low operating costs and improved operator efficiency. The advanced elect...
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New Cat MH3022 and MH3024 Material Handlers feature improved cycle times
New Cat MH3022 and MH3024 Material Handlers feature improved cycle times Purpose built for reliable and efficient operation in waste and scrap metal applications, the new Cat® MH3022 and MH3024 material handler design provides superior performance, low operating costs and improved comfort. Their adv...
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Terex Trucks reveals rebrand to Rokbak
Terex Trucks reveals rebrand to Rokbak Articulated hauler specialist Terex Trucks rebrands as Rokbak and announces its vision for an exciting new future. The Scottish manufacturer unveiled the new brand at a digital launch event on September 1, attended by dealers, customers, media, and Volvo Group...
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Doosan to showcase Mini-Excavators at 2021 Rental Show
Doosan to showcase Mini-Excavators at 2021 Rental Show Doosan will display two mini-excavators ideally suited for rental customers during the 2021 American Rental Association (ARA) annual trade show and convention. This year’s ARA Show™ will run from 17-20 October 2021 in Las Vegas. The Doosan exhib...
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New EnduraSign QuickFit Frame designed for Street Works Signs
New EnduraSign QuickFit Frame designed for Street Works Signs Leading innovator and manufacturer of site safety equipment Oxford Plastics has announced the launch of the new EnduraSign QuickFit Frame. The company’s latest roadside safety frame release this autumn is compatible with 300mm drilled qui...
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CASE acquires Sampierana to expand mini and midi excavator range
CASE acquires Sampierana to expand mini and midi excavator range CASE Construction Equipment is set to enhance its product offering, as CNH Industrial N.V. announced the execution of an agreement to immediately purchase 90% of the capital stock of Sampierana SpA, a privately-owned Italian company th...
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STEYR introduces new front-end tractor loader range
STEYR introduces new front-end tractor loader range A new line-up of front loaders matching 58-240hp STEYR tractors, from the Kompakt S to the Absolut CVT, is now available from STEYR dealers, the result of a fresh approach aimed at ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction and support fo...
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The benefits of a hand angle miller with the Maija milling disc
The benefits of a hand angle miller with the Maija milling disc Increasing sustainability, efficiency and security are three important aspects when using the Maija milling discs. The sustainability is so outstanding that the Maija milling discs were awarded the German resource efficiency price in 20...
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Liebherr MK 88 Plus Crane achieves 300 lifts in three days
Liebherr MK 88 Plus Crane achieves 300 lifts in three days An MK 88 Plus belonging to crane service provider Nolte Auto-Krane has completed a veritable lifting marathon as part of a structural inspection of the North Sea barrage near Husum. During its tough eight-week assignment, the Liebherr crane...
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Ritchie Bros. latest Houston, Texas auction sells over $48m+ of equipment
Ritchie Bros. latest Houston, Texas auction sells over $48m+ of equipment Ritchie Bros.’ Texas team has had a busy summer, with a US$50+ million auction in Fort Worth in July, a US$99+ million retirement sale for Barrilleaux Inc. in early August, and US$48+ million auction just last week in Houston....
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GSSI to Highlight UtilityScan Compact GPR Unit showcased at INTERGEO 2021
GSSI to Highlight UtilityScan Compact GPR Unit showcased at INTERGEO 2021 GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, will be showcasing its UtilityScan® compact GPR unit at INTERGEO 2021, which will be held at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds, Hanover, Germany...
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All new XCMG XE155ECR mid-sized Hydraulic Excavator features stage V engine
All new XCMG XE155ECR mid-sized Hydraulic Excavator features stage V engine The newly launched XCMG XE155ECR model hydraulic crawler excavator is the first generation of its short tail medium-sized excavators, a powerful new model in its Stage V construction equipment range. XE155ECR has an operatin...
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Bobcat’s new 6 tonne Wheeled Excavators feature Stage V Engines
Bobcat’s new 6 tonne Wheeled Excavators feature Stage V Engines A new Stage V compliant version of the 6 tonne E57W wheeled excavator is now available from Bobcat. The E57W is powered by a Bobcat D24 Stage V engine, providing 42.5 kW (57 HP) of power at 2400 RPM, with efficient Diesel Oxidation Cata...
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Mecalac launches MR50 and MR60 Tiltrotators and dedicated grading buckets
Mecalac launches MR50 and MR60 Tiltrotators and dedicated grading buckets Mecalac, a global leader in the design and manufacture of compact construction equipment, has announced the launch of its MR50 and MR60 Tiltrotators and dedicated grading buckets. Available for Mecalac crawler excavators and w...
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John Deere and Hitachi Construction Machinery to end Joint Venture
John Deere and Hitachi Construction Machinery to end Joint Venture John Deere today announced it has agreed with Hitachi Construction Machinery to end the Deere-Hitachi joint venture manufacturing and marketing agreements. John Deere and Hitachi will enter into new license and supply agreements, whi...
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