Earthmoving & soil compaction

After a two-year break because of the global recession, the international Volvo Days returned this year. A Volvo Construction Equipment tradition for more than half a century, the promotional event, which ran for nearly four weeks, was "dedicated to demonstrating new products and strengthening relationships with customers and dealers." Among the package of events was a demonstration showcasing many of the 90 Volvo Construction Equipment machines available at the customer centre in Eskilstuna, Sweden; a chan

Caterpillar has introduced the next generation of articulated trucks, with the new B Series models, which now include the 735B, offering a 32.7tonne payload; the 740B (39.5tonnes), and the 740B EJ with ejector body (38tonnes).

A new agreement between Volvo and Sweden's CeDe Group will see a new range of tunneling machines coming to the market.

CASE CLAIMS it is taking a lead on Tier 4 Interim emissions legislation with the use of both selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) technologies on its new machines. The firm says that its latest equipment will achieve a dramatic reduction in particulate matter (PM) and in the outputs of nitrogen oxides (NOx), in line with the Tier 4 interim regulations. Case has developed its SCR and CEGR technologies to ensure that customers will benefit from productivity and

Innovative highlights from Liebherr include the TA 230 articulated dumper, the A 918 compact wheeled excavator, the EP 934 electrically-powered material handler and the LB 16 rotary drilling rig.

The Guidetti Company's Earthmoving Division will unveil a number of new models. These include the new MG 100 articulated frame motor grader and CG 14 articulated tandem vibrating roller, along with Guidetti's CAESAR 1 and CAESAR 2 crushers.

Caterpillar, with its Italian dealer CGT, will exhibit the latest products and solutions under Successful Together, a theme highlighting continued focus and full commitment to supporting the business success of Caterpillar customers.