Earthmoving & soil compaction

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) has announced a significant new addition to its popular Zaxis-3 range of excavators, the ZX14-3, highlighting a new level of performance. Filling an important gap in the 1-2 tonne class, the new model has been developed to compete in the general construction sector and strengthens the Japanese manufacturer's position in the mini excavator market. Basic and durable, the ZX14-3 is easy to operate, while its compact and lightweight design allows it to be transported by t

Mike Woof reviews the latest compaction market developments In the run-up to the upcoming World of Asphalt event in Orlando, Florida in March, the leading compaction equipment firms are rolling out upgraded and improved machines. With market conditions tough worldwide, customers are also likely to be encouraged with competitive deals on purchasing new machines and replacing ageing fleets.

Articulated dumptrucks are highly versatile and new developments continue to extend productivity The ADT market has been one of the fastest growing product areas in recent years. In the past ADTs were niche products that sold particularly well in Northern Europe (and Scandinavia and the UK in particular) as well as South Africa for many years, but these have now become popular worldwide. The number of manufacturers in the market has grown too. Just 10-15 years ago the only serious ADT manufacturers building

Leica Geosystems says that its CI-14 CAT Interface Module cuts installation time when fitting its 2D & 3D machine control systems to Caterpillar off-highway machines. Using the CI-14 package is said to eliminate the cost and effort of installing add-on hydraulic valves when fitting control tools from Leica Geosystems to Caterpillar K and T Series dozers and M Series graders. The CI-14 system can be used in conjunction with laser, slope, ultrasonic or 3D GPS/GNSS as well as the Leica PowerTracker total stati

JCB has stepped up the battle against construction equipment theft by announcing that seven models in its Hammermaster hydraulic breaker ranges are to get CESAR marking as standard. The move means JCB, which was the first major manufacturer to make CESAR standard on its construction range in 2007, is the only firm to offer the anti-theft marking system on its breakers in the UK.

LBX Company’s new Link-Belt 210 X3 is said to feature an all new ROPS cab with new interior, new Interim Tier 4a engine technology and 10% better fuel efficiency. The excavator is also said by LBX to have 7% more lift capacity, 3% faster cycle times and improved serviceability. Additionally, the 210 X3 can be equipped with an optional auxiliary hydraulic system which allows the operator to change both pressure and flow settings from inside the cab without having to lift a wrench.