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New L-5 size for BKT’s EARTHMAX SR 51

New L-5 size for BKT’s EARTHMAX SR 51

🕔23:24, 8.Nov 2021

BKT has recently launched a new size for its EARTHMAX SR 51 tire: 875/65 R 29 L-5. The new 65 series tire line is specially designed for wheel loaders working in aggressive applications, in highly abrasive rock quarries and landfills.

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Ruthmann’s new generation: The new Bluelift ST 31 rubber-tracked working platform

Ruthmann’s new generation: The new Bluelift ST 31 rubber-tracked working platform

🕔18:39, 8.Nov 2021

After months of development, Ruthmann has introduced the Bluelift ST 31. The new rubber-tracked working platform achieves 31 meters working height and sensational 18 meters lateral outreach with 100 kg basket load and 14 meters with the maximum basket load

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In-Sight or Out-of-Sight Remote Control: Cat Command Expands to Excavators

In-Sight or Out-of-Sight Remote Control: Cat Command Expands to Excavators

🕔13:52, 6.Nov 2021

Mid-sized excavators have joined the lineup of Cat machines that can be remotely controlled using a console or station. Cat Command for Excavators, which encompasses both Cat’s line-of-sight remote control console and its non-line-of-sight remote control station — is now

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Weir to acquire Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision technology leader Motion Metrics

Weir to acquire Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision technology leader Motion Metrics

🕔13:08, 5.Nov 2021

The Weir Group has agreed to acquire Motion Metrics, a leading Canada-based global mining technology business, for an initial consideration of £89m1 payable in cash upon completion, subject to customary net debt and working capital adjustments. Motion Metrics is the

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Faun VIAJET 7 R/L HS – Sweeper for construction sites and road washing

Faun VIAJET 7 R/L HS – Sweeper for construction sites and road washing

🕔22:45, 4.Nov 2021

The VIAJET 7 can be used for both municipal road sweeping and on-road construction site. It comes with FAUN‘s patented air circulation system as standard, which guarantees the lowest emission values in the expelled air. The VIAJET 7 R/L HS

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The all-new 15X is the first fully electric model in the Eurocomach range

The all-new 15X is the first fully electric model in the Eurocomach range

🕔13:31, 3.Nov 2021

The Eurocomach 15X is ideal for working indoors, underground construction sites, or sensitive places where its low noise level and absence of emissions are particularly appreciated. In terms of autonomy, the 15X can reach the whole working day (8 hours),

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Kobelco introduces the all-new SK210(N)LC-11 in the 20-tonne excavator range

Kobelco introduces the all-new SK210(N)LC-11 in the 20-tonne excavator range

🕔12:04, 2.Nov 2021

Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME) is pleased to announce the launch of the all-new SK210LC-11 and SK210NLC-11 (narrow undercarriage variant) to its extensive line-up of high-quality construction machinery. The next generation SK210(N)LC-11 delivers superior performance, greater efficiency, and productivity

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Tigercat releases 822E series feller bunchers and harvesters with the latest features and upgrades

Tigercat releases 822E series feller bunchers and harvesters with the latest features and upgrades

🕔20:35, 1.Nov 2021

The 822E is the most compact track feller buncher and harvester platform in the Tigercat track carrier line-up. The powerful machine is versatile for challenging thinning and final felling applications. Strong lift capacity, tight-tuck ER boom geometry, and compact tail-swing

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JASO launches first 18t capacity hydraulic luffer: the J198HPA

JASO launches first 18t capacity hydraulic luffer: the J198HPA

🕔13:28, 1.Nov 2021

Initially, the project was envisioned as a restyling of the J168HPA, launched in 2014 and which marked a turning point for the hydraulic crane market. Finally, a thorough redesign was chosen, and this model was developed as part of the

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Meet Volvo prototype LX03: the intelligent future of construction

Meet Volvo prototype LX03: the intelligent future of construction

🕔16:46, 28.Oct 2021

This fully autonomous, battery-electric prototype by Volvo Construction Equipment is the first real-world example of a self-learning concept wheel loader with the brains to make decisions, perform tasks, and interact with humans. It is also the first time ever a

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Proterra and Komatsu announce collaboration to electrify underground mining machines

Proterra and Komatsu announce collaboration to electrify underground mining machines

🕔14:11, 28.Oct 2021

Proterra Inc., a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, and Komatsu, a global leader in construction and mining equipment, today announced a new collaboration to electrify next-generation underground mining machines using Proterra’s battery technology. Under the collaboration, Proterra will

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Putzmeister to launch even more compact and versatile M24 and M28

Putzmeister to launch even more compact and versatile M24 and M28

🕔14:03, 27.Oct 2021

The 20 m class by Putzmeister is entering the next stage. Right from the beginning, customers – from owners to machine operators and service technicians – were on board during the development process. They discussed ideas with Putzmeister experts in

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Nico Rosberg becomes brand ambassador for Jungheinrich

Nico Rosberg becomes brand ambassador for Jungheinrich

🕔14:41, 26.Oct 2021

Jungheinrich and Nico Rosberg will join forces to advocate electric mobility and sustainability. The sustainability entrepreneur and 2016 Formula 1 World Champion will represent the leading global solutions provider for the intralogistics sector as a brand ambassador. “Nico Rosberg is

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Continental relaunches solid tire segment for industrial vehicles as brand triad

Continental relaunches solid tire segment for industrial vehicles as brand triad

🕔14:06, 26.Oct 2021

Industrial vehicles are exposed to a variety of challenges in everyday use: Ground conditions, duration of use, load capacity and on-site factors in terms of curves, driving distance, and temperature requirements vary significantly. Continental Commercial Specialty Tires meets these specific

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Metso Outotec expands Lokotrack mobile series for aggregates

Metso Outotec expands Lokotrack mobile series for aggregates

🕔14:28, 25.Oct 2021

Metso Outotec is launching two new models to the Lokotrack mobile crushing and screening series. The new Lokotrack LT200HPX and Lokotrack LT220GP mobile cone crushers are compact but efficient units ideal for aggregate contractor customers, bringing up to 30% more

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