Earthmoving & soil compaction

JCB ATTACHMENTS' new innovative double locking quickhitch, featuring independent locking of the front and rear pins, has been designed for use with tracked excavators including the JS130 through to the JS460 and the wheeled JS130W to the JS200W.

UK QUARRY OPERATOR is now using a Sandvik hydraulic breaker for primary winning. This technique has been introduced to the operation to solve a face stability challenge and is being used instead of blasting. The 3.8tonne BR4511 was supplied by local Sandvik breaker dealer M&M Plant and is mounted on a Komatsu PC450-8 hydraulic excavator.

Doosan is aiming its versatile DX235LCR versatile short tailswing excavator squarely at the growing market for reduced radius machines.

Generator manufacturer SDMO says that its new 102mm water pump and 3kW generator offer high performance and portability. Both are powered by Kohler engines, with the 5.2kW Command CH270 petrol engine in the PERFORM 3000 generator and a 5kW KD350 diesel engine in the TRASH 4 pump. The PERFORM 3000 features a solid and compact frame with a 4.1litre fuel tank that allows 3.2 hours continuous use. Power output for the 43kg unit is 3.75kVA through 110V and 240V 16A sockets. The set is protected by two individual

ITALIAN CONSTRUCTION equipment manufacturer, TowerLight, has established a special division that will focus on wheel-washing technology.