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A radical hybrid excavator from Komatsu will offer increased productivity for the 36tonne class while delivering fuel savings. When used for truck loading the machine is particularly efficient, with a capacitor storing regenerated electrical power. This is returned to the slew motor, leading to major fuel savings.

XCMG has used CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 as a shop window for 40 machines that are all "tailor-made for the US market". The Chinese giant says that it has carefully researched what American operators want to see and adapted its wheeled loaders and excavators accordingly. It is also proud of a new 14 tonne truck-mounted crane that is "proving very popular".

What a range: BKT is showing everything from skid steers to loading tyres, right up to its 27R radial mining tyre. The company also has its snow design on show, based on its graders, to help with snow removal in the winter months. It also features artic dump-trucks, telehandlers and even the Grave Digger, exclusive to Monster Jam

Dedication to the product line is the key for Hitachi, with all machines Tier IV Final so there is no need for diesel particulate filters, which also means there is one less thing to be maintained - and for operators to worry about. The company says it is making the commitment to customers and dealers that it will have parts on the shelf for them

Now owned by Volvo, Terex has launched the TA400 – a 40 tonne class ADT – and says that quality, reliability and fuel efficiency have all been improved. It is part of the Generation 10 range and features a new cab, transmission and routing of hosing. It also comes with a three-year, 3,000-hour warranty and maintenance package in North America

Manoeuvring and paving speeds are different in the North American market and VÖGELE’s range reflects this. The company takes global products and adapts them: for example, offering rubber band tracks for higher speeds or larger hoppers for highway work. VÖGELE wants to be the leader in this territory in three years – and believes that with its variety of product options and technology there is no reason why this cannot happen

Wirtgen Group brand Kleemann has developed its Mobicone MC011 Pro cone crusher, with a new design featuring a brand new continuous feed system which regulates material going into the cone itself. The engine has been moved from the top section to the lower, and is replaced by the electrics to allow operators easier access. The machine can be plugged in or run from its own power source

Well-known for its asphalt plants, Ammann also has a well-rounded line of cutting-edge light compacting machines, including four-directional and hydraulic plates. Three-shaft exciter technology means that higher moisture or clay content is not a problem, with operators able to work from silts to 3-inch aggregates – while the ACR68 and ACR60 tampers are high impact, high stroke and very stable

The 2404 is a four-track system, offering operators the chance to go to 7.5m wide along with a wraparound platform which gives wonderful visibility – and gets Power Pavers into the DBI market. Meanwhile the 7700 is a multi-purpose machine which allows customers to pave up to 6m wide and has been well-received by customers