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A new range of safety-focused automatic quick couplers will be launched by Geith at INTERMAT, specifically for mini excavators. The new QC35/40 hydraulic coupler is designed for use on mini-excavators from two- to four tonnes, giving the operator a fully automatic, safe change-over system without having to leave the cab. A patented double pin locking system ensures that the coupler retains the attachment in a safe position even if there is a loss of power, said the firm.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is further expanding its newest generation of excavators with mid-size crawler models including the EC260 and EC300, available in Europe and North America.