Belgian lifting specialist Sarens has designed and built a heavy-lift ring-mounted crane that is not only powered by electricity but can also regenerate its own electric power. Continue reading “Sarens builds electric-powered heavylift crane”
Tag: november
UK firms urged to act now to take advantage of tax relief
Companies are being urged to act quickly to ensure they take full advantage of tax relief for the purchase of plant and equipment.
Currently the full cost of such purchases can be off set against tax through the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), up to a maximum of £1 million, following a temporary increase introduced by the Government. Continue reading “UK firms urged to act now to take advantage of tax relief”
Backhoe return for Komatsu
Komatsu Europe is re-entering the backhoe loader market some years after saying that it felt the machine type would disappear from Western Europe, to be replaced my mini excavators.
Now, Enrico Prandini, managing director of Komatsu Italia Manufacturing, said that the launch of the new machine, which had taken only two years, was a sign that the company was flexible and could respond to market developments.
Volvo launch new demolition-spec excavator
VOLVO Construction Equipment say they have launched the ‘industry’s most versatile multi-use demolition excavator’. Based on the company’s EC750E general-purpose excavator, the new EC750E HR has been reengineered for high-reach deconstruction work in the Stage IV/Tier 4 Final-regulated markets of Europe and North America.
The demo-spec excavator can be easily reconfigured using extensions and differing length booms to become a multi-use deconstruction tool – capable of undertaking a wide range of site tasks, including underground and under water. Continue reading “Volvo launch new demolition-spec excavator”
Hitachi and CSIRO to cooperate on research and development
Hitachi has joined forces with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to develop technologies for mining equipment.
The two companies will collaborate on research and development projects in artificial intelligence (AI), security, material tracking, urban systems, Internet of Things (IoT) sensing, autonomous systems and more.
Continue reading “Hitachi and CSIRO to cooperate on research and development”
The future of earth-moving equipment
Earthmoving equipment is a staple of the construction industry, with a whole host of different machinery being used on earthmoving projects. This feature focuses specifically on excavators, rollers, backhoe loaders and the machine control used on these machines.
Mecalac 11MRW excavator put to the test
Customers try out new compact wheeled excavator at Warwickshire demonstration day
EARLIER this month, construction professionals from across the UK visited Adventure Sports in Warwickshire to try out the Mecalac 11MWR wheeled excavator. As well as putting the machine through its Continue reading “Mecalac 11MRW excavator put to the test”