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Trimble is continuing to expand its array of construction solutions with a move to acquire software specialist Viewpoint. The aim of this deal is to provide a complete construction management solution, extending Trimble's ability to provide integrated project, jobsite and business workflows across construction projects. The firm has a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Viewpoint from Bain Capital. This cash transaction is valued at US$1.2 billion.

Kubota has launched its 09-series large displacement engine to a European audience. Badged the V5009, the four-cylinder 5 litre diesel engine boasts a peak output of 157.3kW from its compact dimensions, and is part of an engine strategy that will see the Japanese maker provide customer solutions in the 150kW category. Kubota’s V5009 engine is expected to meet forthcoming EU Stage V emissions from its adoption of DOC, DPF and SCR processes within its exhaust after-treatment package. The V5009 engine is

A huge tunnel formwork takes centre stage on Doka’s stand at Intermat, as the French arm of the business looks to Europe’s biggest infrastructure project, the €38.5 billion Grand Paris Express metro. “In the last few years, Doka has become well-known in the residential sector in France. Now we want to show that we are experts in infrastructure as well,” says Doka France’s head of product management and marketing, Oscar Castilla. The tunnel formwork, SL1, used to form the crown of a tunnel, has recently b

GKD Technologies has introduced a link for 'intelligent workwear' to its proximity monitoring system. High viz vests or other workwear fitted with the link will display flashing lights and sound an audible alarm when the company's SensorZone system detects the wearer is in a danger zone. SensorZone comprises a sensor system that detects the presence of workers near a vehicle and activates an alarm beacon, and transmits a warning to vibrating tags fitted to the workers' helmets.

Available to operate on gasoline, LPG and natural gas fuel sources, Kubota Europe’s three-cylinder WG1903 engine is offered as an alternative power unit to the firm’s diesel-fuelled D1803 three-cylinder engine. “We see some inner city and urban legislation pushing OEM customers towards a different fuel source as an alternative to the 1.8 litre Kubota D1803,” said Daniel Grant, marketing manager of Kubota Europe’s engine division. “The WG1903 is that solution, and has been engineered with the same footprint

Epiroc’s new SB 1102 solid body breaker is said to possess an innovative ‘Solid Body’ design guaranteeing reliability and optimum uptime. Launched earlier this year and the heaviest of nine SB body breakers said to be ideal for civil engineering, trenching and construction and demolition customers, the 1.06 tonne attachment can be fitted to 13-24 tonne class excavators. The SB body breakers’ ‘Solid Body’ concept eliminates common parts to enable high durability and a slim, compact, lightweight design.

French firm Sport System has developed a diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaner called Technifap. Suitable for all types and sizes of DPF, the cleaning process starts with an internal inspection by boroscope before the filter is dressed with a biodegradable cleaning solution and installed into the Technifap cabinet. The filter is then flow-tested, prior to being washed clean by high-pressure recirculating water within the cleaning cabinet’s sealed and filtered water system. With the cleaning process

VF Venieri has launched three new wheeled loaders at Intermat 2018: the VF 1.63C, the VF 4.63H and the VF 8.63TL. VF 1.63c is the smallest of the manufacturer’s articulated wheeled loaders, referred to as the ‘Venierina’. With a 50 HP Yanmar engine which meets Stage IIIa/Tier 3 standards, the VF1.63C is designed as a multi-purpose construction vehicle and packs a breakout force of 3.84 kg. The VF 4.63H wheeled loader is equipped with a 72HP Stage IIIb/Tier 4i Yanmar engine. Features include an oscillatin

To simplify parts ordering for engines that require an overhaul, Perkins has developed an extensive range of modular spare parts kits. “For example, these include gasket kits, overhaul kits, bearing kits and valve train kits,” explained Siobhan Scott, marketing manager for Perkins’ aftermarket division. “And kits can be combined in numerous ways to provide a cost-effective solution to support major overhauls.” As an alternative to overhauling an engine, particularly if machine downtime comes at a high

Magni Telescopic Handlers has introduced the RTH 8.25 SH rotating telescopic handler, which it claims has a higher capacity than any similar machine in the world. Built on the chassis of its 35/39 models, but with major structural components reinforced for strength, the machine can lift 5.3 tonnes at 25m height and 1 tonne at 21m reach. The RTH 8.25 SH, which weighs 24 tonnes, is aimed at the construction and maintenance markets.

Dieci is showcasing two new telehandlers to meet the needs of clients looking for more productive and versatile vehicles at a lower operating cost. The company says the Icarus 50.18 combines reliability, handling, versatility and ruggedness with load capacity and lifting height increased to 5 tonnes and 18m, respectively. The engine aims to generate low noise and fuel consumption while new Dieci software carries out advanced functions of the boom, engine and vehicle.