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20 March 2008
“The future of soil compaction”, says Wacker of its DPU 130 vibratory plate, shown here in prototype at Bauma. Powered by a 25 kW Lombardini engine, it generates 130 kN of compacting force, 30% more than the most powerful plate currently available, says the German company, and allowing substitution for rollers up to 8 t. Key to its design is two base plates, driven by separate, fully hydraulic exciters and providing high-torque manoeuvrability. The device, available in 2008, includes Wacker's infrared remote controller.
As urban construction becomes more restricted and operator expectations rise, compact excavators are taking on a more strategic role across contractor fleets
Joel Honeyman will discuss the practical realities of bringing electrification into off-highway equipment, at February 17 event
Mr Shi Heng, assistant to the general manager of Zoomlion Zvally Co Ltd, on the future of heavy equipment manufacturing