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From Zoomlion comes a surprise launch at bauma China in the shape of its impressive 300tonne class shovel, the ZE3000ELs. This huge machine is powered by a Cummins QSK50 diesel rated at 1,044kW for this installation. The machine wields a 17m3 bucket, allowing it to pass match loading of rigid dump trucks in the 100tonne payload class.

Mainly aimed at the Chinese market but set to be available for export in due course is Cheng Gong’s new 966H wheeled loader. The 6tonne class machine slots into the firm’s portfolio of wheeled excavators, sitting between the 5tonne and 9tonne models.

BOMAG’s BM2000/60-2 milling machine is the firm’s top-of-the-range planer, aimed at high production applications. Designed for highway milling applications the machine features a 2m wide cutting drum and 168 teeth in standard configuration, although other tooth spacing can be used depending on the application and duty. The BM2000/6-2 can cut to depths from 0-320mm deep and offers cutting advance rates of 0-40m/min, depending on the application, while power comes from a diesel rated at 440kW. Weighing in at

Caterpillar has its CB534D XW (pictured) and CB534D twin drum compactors at bauma China 2012. Sharing a 4.93m length measurement, the CB534D XW weighs 11.3tonnes and has 2m wide drums; while the CB534D is a lighter 10.4tonnes and has 1.7m wide drums. Designed mainly for use in asphalt applications, the hard-wearing duo can also be used for soil compaction. Said by Cat to be easy to operate due to their in-built automatic speed control, which, in turn, leads to impressive compaction results, the CB534D XW a

For Sunward, specialisation and exports have been key – Mike Woof writes Sunward is one Chinese manufacturer that intends to further boost its presence in the export sector. The company has been successful in China and is now gearing up its export business, having had a major presence at various international exhibitions in recent years. He Jian of the firm said, “Now we are focussing on the international market and we want the brand to be more international.” The company was one of the first Chinese manuf

Increased manufacturing capacity has been a key focus for XCMG in recent years, with the firm having committed to upgrading its production facilities. XCMG has invested heavily in new manufacturing capacity for its ranges of cranes and wheeled loaders and both the Heavy Machinery and Wheeled Loader divisions now have new factories. The heavy crane facility produces machines in the 90tonne category and above and all production moved to the new plant in 2012 as the old factory was too small. The new facility

Chinese firm Shantui is best known for its well-proven bulldozer range, which it started manufacturing 30 years ago, although the company has since diversified its product line.The company is China’s leading producer of bulldozers and claims around 70% of the home market for these machines although it also exports a significant percentage of its production run. Shantui’s senior consultant for Global Marcoms, David Lightle said, “We’ve been exporting for 25 years.” Exports form an important part of the compa