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Metso has unveiled its innovative two-in-one Lokotrack LT220D, the latest addition to its mobile crushing and screening equipment range. Claiming it to be the most compact track-mounted combination of a cone crusher and a screen ever made, the company says the combination into a single track-mounted plant will reduce operational costs in several ways, most notably by substantially lowering fuel consumption and reducing the need for maintenance. In addition, the unit is compact and highly transportable.

Hyundai has revealed a high-reach demolition spec excavator at Conexpo 2014 this week, based on its 52tonne R520LC-9A. The R520LC-9A DM, as it is to be known, gets a tilting cab and a high-reach configuration that offers a working height of up to 26.1m.

Komatsu’s upgraded D155AX-8 crawler dozer meets Tier 4 Final requirements and is powered by an SAA6D140E-7 engine rated at 264kW. Not only does the engine produce lower emissions, it is also said to be more productive, dependable and efficient, with lower fuel consumption and better response.

XCMG is increasing its presence in the North American market, emphasised by the fact that the machines on its stand at Conexpo 2014 are already sold. Yansong Wang is vice president and chairman for XCMG and said, “All the machines have been ordered by customers.” The nine machines included three excavators, a soil compactor, a wheeled loader and various cranes. The units meet North American Tier 4 emissions requirements and Wang said, “All the machines are powered by Cummins diesels. The machines are simil

Weir Minerals’ new Enduron SP series cone crushers are said to deliver a very high production capacity per ore ratio, which is achieved by combining the power of a higher eccentric speed (375rpm) with the potential of a bulkier crushing chamber. The company said that the new Enduron family of comminution products positions it as a more complete partner with mine operators around the world and adds to its reputation in the industry for more than 75 years, serving mining and aggregate operations worldwide.

Caterpillar has updated its hybrid crawler excavator, with the launch of the 336F H, incorporating Tier 4 Final power. The company claims that fuel savings of up to 30% are possible against the standard 336F excavator, despite the C9.3 engine achieving lower fuel consumption than the previous model. The engine has an automatic speed control system that lowers rpm during low load conditions. It also comes with an ECO mode that allows operators to tailor machine performance to the application. The excavator

A key launch for Komatsu comes in the shape of its new Dash 11 series excavators, with the PC240LC-11 and PC490LC-11 both making their debut at Conexpo 2014. The PC240 weighs from 24.7-25tonnes depending on specification, with power from a 132kW diesel, while the PC490 weighs from 47.9-50tonnes depending on specification and is driven by a 268kW diesel.

Case Construction Equipment has used Conexpo 2014 to unveil its new Tier 4 Interim DV209 and DV210 high frequency asphalt compactors, both designed to improve fuel efficiency by up to 10% compared with previous models. The two new compactors add to the CNH brand’s range of high frequency double-drum models, and are said to give road builders more control and versatility to match the thickness and required density of each layer.

Caterpillar’s new 390F hydraulic excavator uses a C18 Cat ACERT engine to meet the tough new Tier 4/Stage IV emissions regulations. The 92tonne 390F burns 7% less fuel at the same time as delivering more productivity than its 390D predecessor. Fuel-saving features include standard or economy power modes, to allow the operator to match operating speed to application.

Hyundai has created its first amphibious excavator, designed for operators looking for an excavating solution when working in wetlands, swamps and marshes, Using the R220LC-9A 22tonne excavator as the starting point, the firm removed its traditional undercarriage and fitted the excavator with hydraulically extending pontoons.

GOMACO says that a series of improvements to its Commander III slipform paver will help increase the machine’s versatility and overall performance. The paver will be on the market in the third quarter of this year and the three-track machine’s key improvements include a new G+ control system and a new low emission, Tier 4 compliant engine.

Tesmec has updated its 885 chainsaw trencher with the addition of the group’s TrenchTronic 3.0 control system. The 885 has been designed for digging utility trenches by the side of the road, says the manufacturer. “This is a smarter machine,” said Tesmec market analyst Stefano ‘Stephen’ Leghissa. “Our new control system allows even inexperienced operators to operate the machine (and) this helps the machine reach optimal performance.”