Caterpillar continues to expand its mining truck offering to give mining companies the flexibility to choose what meets their needs and preferences. Following the successful introduction of the 794 AC 291-tonne (320-ton) capacity truck at MINExpo 2016 and investments to further advance the 797F 363-tonne (400-ton) mechanical-drive truck, Caterpillar is …
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David Fisher Contracting of Stenhousemuir, Larbert, has taken delivery of a Volvo EC140E with a second unit tentatively on order, thus continuing a tradition of owning and operating Volvo 14-tonne excavators. “We’ve been operating Volvo 14-tonne excavators for quite a long time now and this new E-model replaces an EC140C …
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Bobcat has announced a number of new developments in the company’s compact loader range for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), such as Auto Ride Control, Heated Cloth Air Ride Seats and several more, offering numerous additional benefits for customers. The new developments provide an increased choice of features for …
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The Next Generation 30-ton size class excavators from Caterpillar — the 330and 330 GC— increase operating efficiency, lower fuel and maintenance costs, and improve operator comfort compared to previous models. The new excavators offer unique combinations of features designed to match contractors’ productivity and cost targets. Delivering high-production performance, the …
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Ridgway Rentals Ltd. have added JCB 9T cabbed dumpers to their hire fleet. These cabbed dumpers improve operator safety and comfort with full ROPS cab and forward-facing camera to improve visibility plus the green seat belt light ensures the seatbelt is worn at all times. 7 ton sitesafe dumpers are …
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Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd. announces the launch of a new range of backhoe loaders in line with EU Stage IV emission regulations, starting with the WB93R-8. A second backhoe loader will be introduced in the following months. Based on the successful current machines, these improved EU Stage IV models provide increased efficiency and …
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The Cat® 740 GC articulated dump truck (ADT) re-introduces the 40-ton (36.3 mt) size class to the Cat ADT range. The new model is designed to incorporate the proven features and performance of models currently in the ADT lineup, including new controls, transmission-protection features, hoist-assist system, advanced traction-control system, stability-assist …
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C & AJ Marshall Builders Ltd, based in Leeds in West Yorkshire in the UK, has purchased a new compact Bobcat telehandler TL30.60 for housebuilding projects, to carry out lifting and loading work and for handling recycled construction, demolition and excavation materials to be reused on site. The new TL30.60 …
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Cat® Side Discharge Buckets—designed for use with skid steer loaders, multi-terrain loaders, compact track loaders, and compact wheel loaders—collect and transport loose materials such as sawdust, sand, mulch, and topsoil and then discharge these materials via a belt-type conveyor from adjustable openings (doors) on either side of the bucket. A …
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Less than five-year-old equipment was trading at a premium at the recent Leeds sale Construction and agricultural machinery that’s between two and five years old and in top condition was trading at a premium at the recent three-day used equipment auction organised by Euro Auctions, Europe’s leading plant auctioneers, at …
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