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Tobroco-Giant USA is unveiling its innovative electric skid steer loader. The novel GIANT E-Skid is driven by hydraulic wheel-motors, which are electrically powered by a Jungheinrich battery.

J.R. Merritt Controls is displaying a Vortex training simulator from CM Labs Simulations, which is fully integrated with its operator chair systems and custom controls.

Engineered plastics and bespoke polymer component specialist Nylacast has brought a team of dedicated construction industry engineers to discuss potential problem solutions and new project or product ideas with interested companies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG.

A new joystick control system in Gehl’s RS5-19 Telescopic Handler received rave reviews during customer testing and will increasingly be utilised in the company’s product line, an official said at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017.

Case CE is unveiling an innovative compact solution for dozing needs at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017. Based on the chassis of a compact tracked loader, the DL 450 is the fruit of the firm’s ‘Project Minotaur’.

The world’s first 3D-printed excavator was unveiled in the new Tech Experience zone of CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Project AME (Additive Manufactured Excavator), led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and involving multiple partners from industry, trade associations and academia, was instigated back in 2014 when visiting members of the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) saw ORNL’s 3D-printed car.

From its Gold Lot stand, Caterpillar is remotely operating a D8T dozer situated 1,700 miles away in Peoria, Illinois. The CAT Command remote control system offers a choice of two operator interfaces - a portable operator console designed for line-of-sight use and an ergonomically-designed operator station that can be located remotely.

Land clearing and construction attachment manufacturer FAE, has added to its UML range of excavator-mounted forestry mulchers and introduced eight rock cutters to its construction line-up at this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas.

Atlas engineers paid particular attention to the comfort of the operator when recently redesigning the cab of its 160 MH material handler. A new automatic climate control system keeps the interior temperature comfortable no matter the outside weather.

Atlas Copco’s Portable Energy division has unveiled an updated range of eight QAS portable generators. Powered by Tier 4 Final engines, the QAS models cover power ratings of 25-330kVA, yet boast a footprint that is up to 25% smaller than previous models.

With zero emissions in mind, Takeuchi has revealed its e240 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG – a battery-powered, four-tonne mini excavator, which it calls ‘the green machine’.

Built as a heavy-duty machine, Caterpillar’s 323F LN excavator is specially designed with reinforced structures and massive counterweights. It can be used for severe applications and is equipped with heavy-duty booms and sticks made of high-strength steel and box section construction with internal baffies for added durability. The massive upper frame, car-body (lower frame), and track roller frames are designed for strength and long-term durability.