Products

Haulotte is presenting Pulseo, its new electric rough-terrain mobile elevating platform, at Intermat. Designed to lower energy costs as well as reduce air and noise pollution, the solution can be deployed in indoor and outdoor applications and operate in low-emission and low-noise zones. In addition, the electric architecture, according to Haulotte, make it suitable for work in downtown areas and green construction sites. Julien Micheli, product manager at Haulotte, said: “The product works with no emiss

SANY Europe’s extensive line-up of hydraulic crawler excavators on show at Intermat includes the SY500H. The 50 tonne operating weight class model was launched in Europe in Q3 2017 and is said to be ideal for smaller quarry loading applications and high risk demolition works. A high configuration digging machine, the SY500H is also said to be more energy saving, environmental friendly and efficient than its predecessors. The SY500H draws on a powerful 298kW EU Stage IV/Tier 4 Final Cummins engine and has

Komatsu Europe is seeing more and more potential for its highly sophisticated intelligent machines, as well as its hybrid drive technology. Komatsu is now well established in Europe, having celebrated 50 years in the European market last year. The firm started development work on hybrid excavators back in 1999, launching its first production model in 2008. And the latest HB215-3 variant, now being launched, is the third generation of this 20tonne class machine, using a further refinement of its well-proven

Wacker Neuson is seeing strong financial performance as demand for construction machines continues to improve. While expanding production worldwide, the company is also making a strong investment in research and development, for refining products and designing new models. CEO Martin Lehner said: “We want to focus on innovation. This is what drives us forward. There are two main points for us on products, one is zero emissions and another is on digitalisation.” The company has been heavily reliant on the

Ausa has launched a new D601AHG dumper featuring the company’s latest Start&Stop system and an automatic Eco mode for lower fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, all powered by a 3.6 litre Deutz TD 3.6 55kw DOC diesel engine. The product also features a digital control screen in the cab, large steps and easy-grab handles. Cameras allow all-round vision, and there are proximity sensors and a skip and rear counterweight to increase the visibility of the operator’s surroundings.

ThyssenKrupp has deepened its range of trench shoring systems with its latest e+s XL Carriage solution. The e+s XL Carriage range allows a maximum working depth of 9m for jobs needing large-scale trenches such as concrete structures, rainwater retention basins, water collectors and deep pipe-laying projects. The maximum width of the end-supported shoring system is now 18m. ThyssenKrupp says that the system works well on sites where deeper work is required and there are no space restrictions, not least be

The whole supply chain must be addressed if the goal of low carbon concrete is to be achieved, says Koen Coppenholle, chief executive of Cembureau, the European Cement Association. Cement makes up just 10-15% of concrete, but is the most energy-intensive ingredient – although the carbon footprint of the other elements should not be overlooked. Also, the post production carbon impacts of concrete must be considered, said Coppenholle, speaking at an Intermat forum on concrete and the challenge of low carbo

Komatsu’s upgraded wheeled excavators, the PW180-11 and the PW148-11, have been designed to deliver greater efficiency, versatility and improved operator comfort with a range of updates on previous models. “A lot of work went in to the redesign of these wheeled excavators, with a dramatic increase in versatility for customers,” says Sebastian Zienau, product manager at Komatsu Europe. “Joystick steering, an integrated system for controlling tools and the factory-installed quick couplers also boost

Komatsu promises greater productivity for its WA480-8 wheeled loader, with up to 15% lower fuel consumption. “Thanks to Komatsu’s transmission technology and upgraded torque converter, the WA480-8 can offer reduced operating costs,” says Henrik Flohr, senior product manager at Komatsu Europe. “A lower engine speed matching, improved tractive power and acceleration, and higher uphill speeds combine to offer a boost to productivity and lower fuel usage.” The loader’s Komatsu SAA6D125E‐7 engine, which has an

ADT specialist Bell Equipment is growing the global market presence of the four-wheel drive concept with the Bell B30E 4x4. Suited to small to medium-sized quarries with integrated aggregate production facilities, the B30E articulated dump truck is said to offer customers distinct advantages over more traditional haulage solutions. According to Bell Equipment product marketing manager Tristan du Pisanie, the Bell B30E 4x4 – launched at Intermat 2018 - supplements the company's traditional 6x6 ADT range by

Packing a bigger punch in a smaller package and the rise of the electric motor are two big themes underlined by new products from Bonfiglioli: the 705XT gearbox and the 605WE electric drive. Operating globally with an annual turnover of €808m (€300m of which comes from construction equipment), Bonfiglioli manufactures gearboxes, electric motors and inverters for products that range from production line robots to wind turbines. “In terms of development and innovation we are following macro trends: increased

Significant market demand increases in all major regions – especially in Asia - helped propel Volvo Construction Equipment to a strong first quarter of 2018. During the first three months of the year, Volvo CE saw net sales jump by 30% to SEK 20,914m (€2.013bn – up from €1.55bn in Q1 2017). Operating income rose to SEK 2,888m (€278.03m), up 79% compared to SEK 1,615m (€155.48m) in the first quarter of 2017. Operating margin also saw strong improvement, at 13.8%, compared to 10% in the same period the year

Cummins has revealed its first electrified off-highway powertrain concept, which can be used to create a range-extended electrified vehicle (REEV). It follows Cummins’ recent acquisitions of Brammo and Johnson Matthey Battery Systems. “Cummins will be investing $300million over the next three years to continue organic and inorganic growth to develop a portfolio of alternative power units for the off-highway market including full electric vehicles, range-extended vehicles and plug-in hybrids,” said Julie Fur