Earthmoving & soil compaction

Duratray dump bodies are fabricated in each region to reduce transport costs while maximising the allowable payload.

Engineers at the Eskilstuna Technology Centre in Sweden have contributed software development and knowledge from its fuel cell test laboratory.

New machines include 922FE and 9027FE excavators and the new 820TE and 856HE wheeled loaders.

Larger boom and bucket cylinders and a one-class-higher reinforced linkage enable the ZX390TC-7 to carry five-tonne tools, such as hydraulic shears for crushing normally used by larger machines.

The first JCB model, in 1953, combined a lightweight backhoe with a Major Loadall tractor loader.

An autonomous Dynapac soil compactor equipped with Trimble technology has been used in Canada.

Ritchie Bros reports success for its construction machine auction.