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Bergmann adds compact dumpers
Bergmann is showing two, new 9000 kg capacity dumpers, the 2090 and 3009. They fill the gap between the German company's 6000 kg payload 2060 model and the 12000 kg capacity 3012, launched at Bauma 2007.
Cat and Navistar move truck plans forward
Joint venture formed following June's memorandum of understanding on on-highway truck alliance.
Integration
Following the August 2008 acquisition of Moxy by Doosan Infracore, the Norwegian ADT manufacturer has undergone an “extremely successful reorganisation” according to John Potter, chief of manufacturing.
Smooth Operators - Steve Skinner reports on developments in the hauler industry
Beyond the legislative timetable, new models and concepts are shaping the hauling industry. Steve Skinner reports on developments within the sector and how flexibility in all its forms is influencing the future.
Two new trucks from Bell
ADT specialist launches two niche machines.
Ausa launching 2700 kg telehandler at Intermat
Spanish manufacturer Ausa will introduce a 2700 kg capacity, 6.1 m reach height telehandler at Intermat. The new Tauralift T 276 H model joins the smaller 2000 kg/4.2 m T 204 H model that was launched last year.
New site dumpers from Ausa
Ausa has launched the 2,5 tonne D 250 AHGA articulated rotating site dumper designed specifically for the Central European and Scandinavian markets.
The Panama Canal - Smooth operator
Driving one of Volvo's new A40E articulated haulers at the Panama canal expansion
Electric Muck truck launched at Saltex show
Muck-truck UK Ltd showed an electric powered version of its motorised mini-dumper at the recent Saltex groundcare exhibition in the UK.
Komatsu completes ADT range
Komatsu has introduced the new Stage IIIA HM250-2 articulated dump truck (ADT) to the European market.
Site report: Heidelberg Cement's Gurovo Beton quarry
Located in the Tula region, 130 km south of Moscow, the formerly state-run Gurovo Beton quarry is undergoing a complete modernisation following its acquisition by HeidelbergCement in late 2006. Richard High reports.
Komatsu launches new articulated dump truck for the European market
Komatsu has introduced the new Stage IIIA HM250-2 articulated dump truck (ADT) to the European market.
Driver's choice
Stirlingshire, UK-based Denny Plant Hire currently has 2 of its 6 Terex ADTs on rental to contractor Pattersons, which is extracting sand and gravel from a quarry in Throsk.
Quarrying: equipment manufacturers and operators focus on fuel
Operating a quarry has never been cheap, but with fuel costs sky-rocketing it is a more expensive business than ever. But the latest loaders, haulers and excavators on the market are also more fuel-efficient than ever and great strides are being taken to improve further. Chris Sleight reports.
Joystick control
US-based VT Leeboy has launched its new 705 Motor Grader with joystick control. The right and left hand joysticks are built-in to the operator's chair and control all grader functions. The control console has a touch pad colour screen with basic instrumentation and menu-driven diagnostic capabilities.
New frontier
RDT, the AB51, since it acquired Aveling-Barford's range in 2005. Developed from the RD44 Aveling Barford model, it has a 51 ton (46,3 tonne) payload capacity.
Lynch goes large
The UK’s Lynch Plant Hire has expanded its impressive 800-machine fleet with the purchase of 20 Terex ADTs. A mix of TA25 and TA30s they will be put to work on demolition and construction sites across the UK, according to managing director Merrill Lynch.
Fleet management
Bell Equipment's GPS-based Fleetm@tic system is available in three packages - Fleetm@tic Lite, Fleetm@tic Std and Fleetm@tic Max.
Efficiency gains
Greater fuel efficiency, easier service and maintenance requirements, coupled to more comfortable cabs, are pushing product development as manufacturers aim to meet European legislation on emissions and vibration and contractors’ demands for ever more productive and economical haulers. Richard High reports.
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