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JLG, part of the Oshkosh Corporation, said the Hinowa deal enables the company to strengthen its range of specialty applications and increase its presence in niche industries, including the agricultural, landscaping, and vegetation management sectors.

At the moment, Hinowa will remain a separate brand and go on marketing its stable of track-based aerial work platforms, mini dumpers, lift trucks, and undercarriage products.

JLG-branded compact crawler booms, which Hinowa has produced since 2010, can be powered by electric, hybrid, and diesel power units.

“The acquisition was all about growing the company and growing our capabilities,” said Frank Nerenhausen, president of JLG.

“JLG and Hinowa are both strong brands. Joining forces allows us to unlock more potential globally. This is a very positive time for the business.”

JLG Industries’ product portfolio includes JLG aerial work platforms, JLG and SkyTrak telehandlers, rotary telehandlers, and a wide range of associated accessories.

The eLION platform is described as an advanced, high-voltage portfolio that includes a full range of modular systems for the electrification of mobile machinery, including motor-generators, inverters, gearboxes, software and accessories.

Developed for the challenging off-highway environment, the portfolio is scalable and supports driving and work functions in a power range from 20 kW to 200 kW (peak power up to 400 kW), for applications in both compact and heavy machines.

The eLION motor-generators and inverters are rugged, robust systems that comply with the IP6K9K ingress protection requirements, says the company, and are engineered to operate across demanding temperature ranges from -40 °C to 85 °C.  The shock and vibration resistance of the eLION components is up to 50 g for shock and 10 g for vibration.

Bosch Rexroth also announced that it has acquired HydraForce, which focuses on mechanical and electrical cartridge valves and hydraulic integrated circuits (HIC). The acquisition allows Bosch Rexroth to offer a wider range of compact hydraulic components and systems, the company said.

Rich Humphrey of Bentley Systems commented that with the continued expansion of the use of general construction management software and 3D and 4D twins, there is a growing need for assistance in using this technology. He said, “This is why we’ve partnered with WSB, to facilitate the digital delivery for owners or DOTs in North America.”

Andy Kaiyala is vice-president of Construction Technology & Controls at WSB and commented, “The market needs somebody to show the industry how to use it. For a lot of contractors, it still seems a challenge. WSB can assist firms in using digital twins.”

WSB can also supply expertise to help clients with developing project models. According to Kaiyala, this allows discussions with customers on how to work through from the bidding process to delivery. The model can be used to simulate what is wanted from a project and allows more time to avoid errors. Design changes are also far easier to implement than using conventional methods. For the customer, being able to show a model to those involved in a project provides greater confidence.

The use of SYNCHRO also means that the various members of the project team will not be working in separate silos as the data is all in the cloud, allowing collaboration in real time. Humphrey said, “It’s about monitoring a project and keeping it under control.”

With the combination of sophisticated software, expertise, and innovation, Bentley and WSB say this digital construction management initiative will help shape the way infrastructure projects are delivered. A single source of truth can connect project, contract, and document management to the future of design, a constructable model, as well as the ability to generate constructable models from current 2D plan sets.

Looking ahead, Humphrey commented, “We need a step function change. Infrastructure needs to move ahead with the times.”

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Contino said that while many firms use Topcon machine control tools on large items of construction equipment, there has been a pent-up demand for simpler units to use on compact machines.

The company is therefore now offering its MC-Mobile system to meet the needs of users of compact equipment, many of which are much smaller contractors. The system has been tailored for use with customers such as owner-operators. Contino said, “A lot of these companies don’t even have an office. Their office is the cab of their truck.” He continued, “We’ve taken machine control and entered into the compact machine space.”

A laser can be used to take points onsite, a task taking 25-30 minutes, and the customer can then use the data to build a model using a tablet device. The same tablet then can be mounted on the item of compact equipment for the operator to follow the design. A GNSS capable option is also being made available for the MC-Mobile product offering.

“We initially built MC-Mobile with the smaller or mid-size contractor in mind,” said Murray Lodge, executive vice-president and general manager, Topcon. “Working with a prism pole and our 3D robotic instrument, the LN-150, users easily measure, design and build right on-site, expanding their capabilities. Now, this new GNSS option allows fleet managers to easily integrate compact machines into much larger, more complex, workflows. Both the local positioning system (LPS) and GNSS versions are made possible thanks to the MC-X platform.”

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Extensive sensor technology, including cameras, records and evaluates the REMAX 600’s feed material as well as intermediate and end products. In real-time, those values reach centralised digital labs at SBM, where they are further analysed. Necessary adjustments are then made on the ‘digital twin’ of the working machine and re-transmitted directly to the REMAX 600 in the field.

Known as ‘Crusher 4.0’ and developed together with the University of Leoben, the REMAX 600 was presented at the bauma Munich exhibition in October 2022. Large-scale field tests of a REMAX 600 are currently being carried out at an Austrian quarry partner.

“We have made three REMAX 600 plants so far. The first has already done 1500 hours of testing with an Austrian quarry customer. All has been good so far on testing,” said Erwin Schneller, SBM managing director. “The first sold machine will be delivered to a customer this year, with the others being delivered by mid next year.”

Another big machine for SBM is the JAWMAX 400 jaw crusher, said to feature one of the most advanced diesel-electric drive concepts on the market. A combination of a fuel-efficient onboard diesel and a performance-tuned generator powers the plant’s materials processing.

SBM’s mobile plant range comprises 12 track-mounted JAWMAX jaw crushers and REMAX impact crushers, capable of 250 – 800tph production. The plant range shares the same innovative drive concept, with fewer hydraulics ensuring less risk of failure, lower maintenance and parts inventory costs, and thus higher availability, says SBM. Overall savings from running the plants can, says the OEM, be 40% to 75%.

SBM sees the US as a major growth market. Schneller said very good discussions are taking place with a number of potential dealer partners in different parts of America. “I think there is the potential for us to sell 50 machines a year in the US,” he added.  

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Outset, based in Vicenza in the north of Italy, says the module is suitable for use in articulated lorries, wheeled loaders, excavators, and aggregates dumper trucks.

All weighing and TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) data can be transmitted via a serial line to the on-board computer or directly in-cloud on external devices, helping users maintain the control and management of productivity, in addition to the safety of their vehicle fleet.

The data can be transmitted via GPS, SIM card or Wi-Fi to the cloud platform, with printed reports to ensure the continuous updating and management of the loading process and tyre monitoring activity.

Luca Toneatti, export area executive at Outset, says the company has more than twenty years' experience in on-board weighing. It supplies TPMS devices for commercial vehicles, earthmoving machines, mining, and logistic vehicles.

Outset technology is designed to provide precise and efficient weighing while loading, in addition to continuous monitoring of tyre pressure and temperature.

Toneatti says that Outset and makes constant, significant investments in R&D to improve its products and develop new, innovative instruments that incorporate the best new technology. The company also works hard, he says, to maintain its reputation for developing user-friendly tech.

The company has an extensive network of authorised sales partners around the world, and plans to expand its network further in the coming years.

Outset provides a range of technologically advanced devices compliant with Industry 4.0 directives, and it works closely with operators to optimise loads. The company’s systems ensure that payloads stay within legal limits and that vehicles do not get overloaded.

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“There are many efforts underway to harden the grid,” said Kayla Breja, senior brand manager at Vermeer. “That includes burying the wires – but there are other applications, too.” Among them: laying pipe and water lines.

“This new drill is designed to meet the needs of utility contractors performing large-diameter city work, as well as pipeliners that are performing long, large-diameter bores,” said Tod Michael, product manager of trenchless products for Vermeer.

The 310kW revamped drill is more versatile than its predecessor. “The combination of the D220x500 S3 drill’s class-leading rotary torque and fluid pressure delivers optimised drilling and reaming performance in challenging ground conditions like rock,” Michael adds.

More torque helps reduce the number of passes crews need to make when widening a hole, says Vermeer. High fluid flow helps protect tooling while maintaining drill hole integrity and operational efficiency.

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That’s one reason for the release of the TCD 3.9 engine, developed in partnership with John Deere. The engine can be fuelled by diesel or lower-emission alternatives such as hydrogen and HVO, yet it delivers the power contractors still (and always will) need, Mueller said.

The TCD 3.9 provides 130kW, a power level that is difficult for electric machines to reach, Mueller said. He believes 100 kW is the threshold for electric power. “After that, we need combustion,” he said.

Mueller is quick to point out that there is a place for electric engines. They are a very effective solution for smaller machines that require less power – and likely always will be.

“Electric will get more and more penetration at the bottom, with lower-powered machines,” he said. Above 100 kW, “We will talk about combustion engines.”

In addition, the larger machines frequently are at sites that are difficult to support with electricity, while smaller machines tend to be used in more developed areas.

Deutz also has developed the TCG 7.8 H2 hydrogen engine. The six-cylinder engine is based on an existing design, and despite producing 220 kW of power is both carbon-neutral and very quiet.

In principle, the hydrogen engine can be used in all current Deutz applications, and even in the on-highway segment, the company said. After initially being piloted in a genset for generating electricity, the engine will now be trialled in an 18tonne truck.

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“Rokbak is seeing huge demand for its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers in the US,” says Robert Franklin, Rokbak’s director of sales – Americas. “The US is leading articulated hauler demand globally with huge infrastructure spend. There is a lot of construction activity at the moment around house and road building, so we are keen to meet with customers and discuss how the RA30 and RA40 can help with these projects.”

The 28.9tonne maximum payload RA30’s new transmission and high-performance 276kW engine improve fuel efficiency, operator comfort and, with 1880Nm maximum torque, delivers power when operators need it. The new transmission retardation system is combined with exhaust brakes and fully enclosed oil-cooled multidisc brakes to cut operating costs and increase safety and stability. The RA30’s drivetrain is also said to be perfectly balanced to provide excellent performance and productivity in all hauling conditions.

Ground-level test points, a fully tilting cab and an electronically raised hood, make the RA30’s servicing quick and easy – maximising uptime.

Furthermore, Rokbak’s bespoke Haul Track system gives RA30 hauler operators more visibility and control of their machines, with live data viewable on desktop computers or mobile devices. This allows companies to protect their investment even when not on-site.

The 38tonne maximum payload, 331kW high-performance engine equipped RA40 is a heavy-duty articulated hauler said to make light work of large-scale quarry, mine, and construction jobs, offering high capacity and claimed high performance in the toughest conditions.

The RA40 benefits from the same transmission retardation system, fully adaptable drivetrain, easy maintenance, and Haul Track system as its smaller RA30 sibling. The RA40’s planetary gear transmission is said to deliver smooth, efficient gear shifting, cutting fuel costs and increasing operator comfort – even under the most challenging conditions.

With sustainability in mind, the Rokbak event booth materials are all recycled or reusable. Two 40ft customised shipping containers, adorned in the recognisable Rokbak aesthetic, will be used for meeting rooms and product information displays. Following the event, these will be shipped back to Motherwell, Scotland, for reuse at future events.

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Joe Ouellette is president at Miller Formless and commented, “We’ve redone the hydraulics and the control system.” He said that the unit offers a price-competitive package when supplied with two moulds that can meet the needs of small contractors. The unit is also productive, versatile and manoeuvrable, the company says. Customers can select automatic or manual control options and the machine is able to pour on compacted soil or paved surfaces.

Meanwhile, the firm continues to offer its other models, such as the strong-selling M-1000 and ranging up to the top-of-the-line M-8800, which can pave widths up to 6m. This last unit is said to be productive and versatile and Ouellette said, “It’ll expand and contract on the fly.”

The machines are ready for use with machine control technology and customers can, at present, select from Leica Geosystems or Topcon packages, but Ouellette said that the firm also plans to offer a Trimble option in due course.

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The paver is specifically for the North American market and comes with a vibrating screed. Key enhancements over its predecessor, the FC1700 C, include a fail-safe heat management system for increased efficiency and reliability. The newly designed proportional auger conveyor system controls the material flow to the screed.

Dynapac’s entire product range is built on the principle of ‘Designed to Perform and Built to Last’. With this in mind, bolted-on conveyor floor plates, segmented auger flights and screed plates mean that all the wear parts are easily replaced and can be rebuilt several times.

The company’s quad auger system includes screed-mounted augers on both main and extensions. This allows the material to feed with a smoother process whatever the pavement width, without needing a lot of manual work to get the material to wider paving widths.

The independent conveyor system, along with reversible conveyor capability, allows for ease of operation while paving and eliminates spillage onto the ground when transporting the paver between jobsites.

The proportional feed system offers precise control of the head of material in front the screed. Operators can personalise from the display the various material pile-height settings according to job requirements.

Dynapac’s D17 C is paired with the VF0816 front extension screed for high-quality paving results. Weighing in at just over 2,040kg, the VF0816 is the heaviest in its class, providing unbeatable pre-compaction, says the company.

D17 C screed heating is the next-level technology for commercial-class pavers. A newly designed, direct drive 3-phase 16kW engine-mounted generator increases the efficiency and reduces heat-up time. The heating system includes multi-zone heat monitoring for even temperatures across the entire width of the screed. The reliability of the heat control system is further enhanced by having redundancy sensors combined with smart fail-safe heat management technology.

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The Chinese manufacturer XCMG will market a full line of heavy equipment in North America and Europe. That includes the RP705 Paver-Finisher.

“It is the first high-end paver produced in China and developed in China,” said Thomas Mavrudis, director of road machinery for the Chinese manufacturer.

But cracking the paving market is difficult. A breakdown of that machine can idle compactors, the plant, trucks and workers and a create a host of logistical problems. An idled paver is a contractor’s nightmare.

“It’s hard to buy a product like a paver, where reliability is so crucial, without being very familiar with the machine and the company supporting it,” Mavrudis said.

Paver demos will help, but Mavrudis sees light rollers as the most likely path to market share.

“We’ve sold some single-drum rollers in the U.S. – and some light, compact rollers,” said Mavrudis. “Those are the door openers for us.”

The rollers – mostly in the 1.5 tonne to 4.5 tonne range – will be used to build trust and prove that XCMG products can perform and be supported.

Then the company will more aggressively market a premium paver.

The RP705, a 600-tonne capacity paver best-suited for road work and city streets, will be adjusted to meet the needs of the US and European markets, Mavrudis said. That will include changes to the screeds, tracks and feeder system.

Mavrudis is convinced the XCMG paver will then be a hit in North America and Europe. He believes the market will be particularly impressed with the paver’s control system and ease of operation.

The company has had success selling a variety of construction equipment globally – without even penetrating the North American or European markets.

XCMG had recent annual sales of 1,800 pavers; 2,300 motor graders; 10,000 rollers (single-drum and tandem) and 300 milling machines, Mavrudis said. It also manufactures asphalt-mixing plants.

XCMG is bringing almost all of its heavy equipment to the new markets, Mavrudis added.

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