Access International enthuses about the key telehandler markets of North America and Europe, where the focus has been on the rapid introduction of new products and technologies.
Variations in standards for telehandlers in North America and Europe, along with their distinct design differences, create challenges for
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Interview: Manitou Group committed to carbon reduction
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Manitou Group’s president and CEO Michel Denis discuss low-carbon and sustainability initiatives with Access International’s Euan Youdale
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The Manitou Group officially presented its corporate social responsibility (CSR) vision through its first virtual On the Way Up! presentation in June 2021, which is set to become an annual event. The French aerial lift and Continue reading “Interview: Manitou Group committed to carbon reduction”
Komatsu Europe introduces the new K100 boom change system for PC490HRD-11
Change machine configuration in minutes, from inside the cab.
With the introduction of the new K100 boom change system for its PC490HRD-11 high reach demolition machine, Komatsu Europe Continue reading “Komatsu Europe introduces the new K100 boom change system for PC490HRD-11”
Hyundai Europe launched new wheeled excavator series
Hyundai Construction Equipment has unveiled a completely new line of A-Series wheeled excavators, powered by EU Stage V diesel engines. The four machines, with operating weights of 14-23 tonnes, feature low emission Continue reading “Hyundai Europe launched new wheeled excavator series”
Wheeled loaders: Staying safe around industry giants
How advanced technologies are lowering the safety risks for loader operators and site workers
The Mick George Group, a leading construction industry supplier in the UK, recently took delivery of the country’s first new Doosan DL580 and DL420-7 wheeled loadersIn 2019, before the coronavirus, European sales of wheeled loaders with buckets over 1.0m3 hit a record high, according to specialist market research and forecasting company, Off-Highway Research (OHR). Continue reading “Wheeled loaders: Staying safe around industry giants”
Cat launches next gen wheeled excavator
Cat has launched its M316 ‘Next Generation’ wheeled excavator into European, North American and South Korean markets.
The new machine features advanced hydraulics, up to 14% more swing torque and auxiliary hydraulic Continue reading “Cat launches next gen wheeled excavator”
New Hyundai 22 tonne excavator for Europe
Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has launched a new 22 tonne crawler excavator, the HX210AL. The new model forms part of the company’s new A-series machines which have been built to create better conditions for operators.
The new HX210AL machine sits alongside the HX220AL, which was launched in June 2019.
HCEE anticipate strong demand for the new Continue reading “New Hyundai 22 tonne excavator for Europe”
SGC-90 giant electric crane new from Sarens
International heavy lift and transport specialist Sarens has announced a new 100,000 tonne-metre super heavy lift ring mounted crane.
The SGC-90 joins its three larger siblings in the SGC (Sarens Giant Crane) series, Continue reading “SGC-90 giant electric crane new from Sarens”
Caterpillar to cut jobs in Northern Ireland
Caterpillar has announced plans to cut 700 jobs from its Northern Ireland operations, with the job losses expected to happen over the next 18 months.
The global OEM has two sites in Belfast, Northern Ireland, including a Continue reading “Caterpillar to cut jobs in Northern Ireland”
Wacker Neuson hit hard by pandemic
The Munich-headquartered light and compact equipment manufacturer said it was “clearly feeling the effects of Continue reading “Wacker Neuson hit hard by pandemic”
Liebherr launches 150 tonne mobile crane
Liebherr launched the LTM 1150-5.3 on 20 October 2020As a 150 tonner, the new LTM 1150-5.3 wheeled mobile telescopic crane joins the Liebherr range above the also-new 120 tonne capacity LTM 1120-4.1 introduced in April 2020.
In the range immediately above the latest model is the now 180 tonne capacity LTM 1160-5.2. The new LTM 1150-5.3 replaces the 130 tonne capacity LTM 1130-5.1 of Continue reading “Liebherr launches 150 tonne mobile crane”
Hitachi presents new generation of large excavators
Hitachi has unveiled its next generation of Zaxis-7 large excavators. The new ZX490LCH-7, ZX530LCH-7, ZX690LCH-7 and ZX890LCH-7 Stage-V compliant models have an industry-leading cab with first-class comfort Continue reading “Hitachi presents new generation of large excavators”
Hitachi launches dealer rental initiative in Europe
Hitachi has launched a rental initiative in Europe that will see its dealers offer mid-sized machines for medium and long term rentals. Hitachi will own the machines, with dealers paying a monthly fee to the manufacturer.
The target is for the rental fleet to reach 1000 units by 2020 with 50 units already Continue reading “Hitachi launches dealer rental initiative in Europe”