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Work on Algeria’s High Plateau motorway is scheduled to begin in late June 2013, it has been revealed following the conclusion of related studies. The 1,300km motorway will link Tébessa and Nâam; connect to the East-West motorway; and serve 12 regions. It is one of 11 motorways to be built as part of the five-year, US$12.55 billion (DZD 1tn) plan established by the Algerian government. There is a further priority project to connect the ports in Béjaia, Djendjen and Skikda to the East-West motorway.

Philippines-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to loan the Indian government US$252 million for key road construction projects. The 25-year loan has a grace period of five years, a commitment charge of 0.15% per annum, and the interest rate will be determined on ADB’s LIBOR-based lending facility. The loan will be used to finance the construction of 3,461km of all-weather rural roads in West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Assam with the first phase scheduled to complete in Decem

John Deere Power Systems’ (JDPS) entire Final Tier 4/Stage IV diesel engine line-up can be seen with the company showing its familiar PowerTech displacements of 2.9, 4.5, 6.8, 9 and 13.5litres. United States Final Tier 4 and European Union Stage IV emissions regulations for mobile off-highway diesel engines 56kW and above will be implemented in stages starting in 2014 and 2015. These standards maintain the particulate matter (PM) levels established by Interim Tier 4/Stage III B regulations while requiring a

Trimble is demonstrating its sophisticated Connected Site portfolio for heavy civil contractors, which connects assets, information, people, machines and sites. This package can meet a vast array of workflow needs of different stakeholders within the contractor’s organisation and meets demand for greater efficiency, shorter completion times and higher quality. Trimble is demonstrating how its Connected Site solutions leverage real-time wireless data flow between the office and job site. This technology allo

Six new models of the Xcentric Ripper attachment for hydraulic excavators have now been developed. The various-sized hydraulic breakers are being put to vital use in quarries across Europe and all the other parts of the world like, Russia, Australia, Canada, Latin America, South East Asia, Middle East and Africa. The product’s manufacturer, also called Xcentric Ripper, says its hydraulic breakers are the perfect tool to increase production, reduce noise and save running and maintenance cost. The standard Xc

Nominated for a design category bauma 2013 Innovation Award, the new EH 100 demolition breaker from Wacker Neuson is said to offer extremely high demolition performance with single stroke impact energy of 100Joules combined with good power to weight ratio. The powerful breaker is packed into a new ergonomically-shaped fully spring-mounted compact hood. The new hood design is said to allow the operator to precisely guide the demolition breaker while maintaining visual contact with the chisel’s tip. This is s

McCloskey International says it is continuing its expansion in 2013 by increasing its bauma presence with indoor and outdoor spaces to showcase new features and product enhancements to its line of crushers, screeners, trommels and stackers. Screeners to be showcased include the S80 and R105, offering the well-established conventional fine material screen S Range and the scalping R Range with 2.5m transport widths. Crushers on display include the bogie-ready J44 jaw crusher; the bogie ready C38 cone as well

Rema Tip Top, focussing on service know-how, has further extended its comprehensive portfolio of industrial applications and now offers both the design and production of Remawell sidewall conveyor belts. These special conveyor belts, constructed from the components (basic belt, sidewalls and cleats) permit the transport of all kinds of bulk material. The three components taken together give a defined transport volume that is constant even if the conveyor routing is vertical or skewed, thus ensuring a consta

Claimed to offer up to 20% greater fuel efficiency than previous models, Caterpillar will be unveiling its 988K wheeled loader at bauma. The 988K, a complete upgrade of the H Series, meets the stringent European Union (EU) Stage IV/United States (U.S.) EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. Another Cat wheeled loader being showcased at bauma is the 966K XE, equipped with an advanced powertrain system.

A hydrodstatic propel system for smooth control is said to be a key feature of Cat’s new AP300D paver being unveiled at bauma. Described as versatile and manoeuvrable, the AP300D is said to boast paving widths that are easily adjusted with standard hydraulically extendible widths of 1.7m-3.2m, and a 4m maximum width with bolt-on extensions. Using a reduction attachment narrows the paving width to 650mm. Cat’s new paver has a turning radius of 1.65m and fast travel speeds of 16 km/h said to enhance manoeuvra

Described as a “game-changer” by Gary Stampanato, vice president of Caterpillar’s excavation division, the Cat 336E H hybrid excavator will be officially launched at the bauma show. Using new hydraulic technology developed by Cat, the hybrid machine is said to deliver uncompromised performance, durability and reliability. Cat claims the 336E H delivers industry-leading productivity, with up to 50% greater fuel efficiency over the 336D. It is also said to use up 25% less fuel than a standard 336E, and up to

Tecnotest (Italy) is well known on domestic and foreign markets for the robust architecture and innovative design of its equipment and machines, such as its gyratory compactor. A manufacturer of material testing equipment for the past 45 years, the firm says its product range enables it to fulfil the needs of a wide range of customers.