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Selwood will be showing its very latest pumps at Intermat including the S100, S150 and S200 Super Silent models. These units have recently been improved by the introduction of a close coupled configuration, part of on-going development programme for the entire Selwood pump range.

Transmission technology continues to evolve and ZF’s cPower transmission finally serves up a CVT gearbox (Continuously Variable Transmission) suited to wheeled loader use, eliminating the need for a torque converter. Using its experience gained in the agricultural tractor sector, where CVT gearboxes have been in use for over 10 years, the cPower transmission uses a blend of hydrostatics and mechanical drives to split power throughout the entire working speed range with the aim of managing and reducing engin

Long reach excavators now dominate the demolition sector - Mike Woof reports The last 10-15 years have seen the way demolition work is carried out change dramatically. Safety issues have long been of concern in the demolition sector, with the industry having been criticised for not doing enough to protect its workforce. Demolition projects can be dangerous due to the very nature of the job, with old structures being knocked down and broken up on-site. There is a substantial risk to site workers from

SDMO Industries describes its new R1650C power generator as the “marriage of power and compactness in a single machine”. The new model in the French company’s Rental Power range, the R1650C brings together back-up power of 1,650kVA (1,200kW), and the compactness of a 6.09m container.

World of Asphalt 2012 and the co-located AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo will be the largest in the history of the two events.

Michelin’s X-Crane tyre for mobile cranes has evolved into the X-Crane+, offering lower rolling resistance, improved tyre life of up to 15% and greater durability before irregular wear characteristics can be detected, it is claimed. Available in the most popular 445/95 R25 size, the X-Crane+ offers an F speed rating and a 6,700 kg payload, and has been engineered to be easier to mount and dismount from its wheel rim.

Montabert is introducing two new models to its Blue Line entry-level range of hydraulic breakers. The XL1000 and XL1300 are aimed at road building, utilities and trenching applications. The Blue Line is designed to be simple and robust, with a competitive price. Montabert developed the range to meet the needs of customers who put price first. The range is seen as particularly useful for the rental market and for use in construction and demolition.

Following the success of its XADN tyre for articulated dump trucks, Michelin has further enhanced the tyre’s construction to include better sidewall protection against damage from rocks and foreign objects. Called the XADN+, the new version is also claimed to offer improved tyre life – typically 8-10% over the XADN version said the French maker – while simultaneously reducing rolling resistance as a result of removing 14kg of dead weight from the tyre. The 29.5 R25 tyre’s tread depth and pattern remain unch

Michelin has launched its Earthmover Professional Programme to recognise dealers capable of providing consistent, high-quality, professional on-site service while complying with Michelin’s safety and environmental standards. With the aim of providing the industry with a Europe-wide network of dedicated dealers capable of on-site servicing and support for the industry with round-the-clock availability, the program is backed by audits conducted by independent organisations in real-life earthmover tyre mountin

MB Dustcontrol is launching at Intermat 2012 its new range of Dust Suppression SprayCannon units for demolition, recycling, quarrying and handling of bulk material applications. The range contains solutions to diminish the emissions of dust in both inside and outside work areas. The mechanism consists of binding dust particles with droplets of water (fog) sprayed from the SprayCannon. The water droplets weigh down the dust particles, which fall more quickly to the ground through gravity.

New machines are now coming to the international market, with Chinese firms producing a particularly strong showing. At the last BICES exhibition in Chinese capital Beijing, one of the most notable developments was how many of the country’s equipment manufacturers now offer ranges of soil compaction and/or asphalt compaction equipment.

BSP International Foundations (BSP) will be exhibiting its new DX hydraulic piling hammer at Intermat 2012 – the first time the product has gone on public show. The hammer has been specifically developed to drive steel piles to support electrification stanchions, gantries and other railway projects requiring foundation piling. BSP, which one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hydraulic piling and compaction equipment, will also have a pictorial display at Intermat 2012 highlighting some of the many civ

Toyo says that its hydrostatically driven submersible pumps provide performance benefits over rival electrically driven units. Features include robust construction and special metallurgies coupled with hydraulic motors that deliver high torque at low speed and which can handle tough applications. With the hydraulic piston motor featuring adjustable rotation speed, the capacity and the pressure supplied by the pump can be adapted to application and site requirements. The motors can cope with slurrie

Mecalac’s AS900 tele - a rigid chassis all-wheel steer, compact loader - has been given an overhaul for 2012. The 7,250kg machine gets a new cab offering greater visibility, more internal space and quieter in-cab noise levels. A centrally positioned seat affords a clear view of the working environment, with controls integrated into a single joystick. The cab uses two large doors, providing easy access to the cab and with generous soundproofing, the in-cab noise levels have been reduced to 72 dB(A). The

Yanmar Europe is using Intermat to reveal a new series of water-cooled industrial diesel engines that meet the new EPA Tier 4 and EU Stage IIIB off-highway emission regulations up to 56kW. Based on its TNV series, the new range includes 10 models in three- and four-cylinder formats with indirect and direct injection, and ranging from 10kW to 56kW. Four of these new engines, the 3TNV80F, 3TNV88C, 3TNV86CT and 4TNV98C, will be shown at Intermat 2012. Engines over 19kW use an ECU-controlled common rail fuel in

Following the success of its 8MCR high-speed compact excavator, Mecalac has developed a larger, heavier model, called the 10MCR. Like the smaller machine introduced in 2009, this new model combines the speed and manoeuvrability of a skid steer loader with the functionality of a midi excavator. Weighing in at nine tones and using a 75kW turbocharged diesel engine, the new model retains Mecalac’s MCR concept and uses a triangular track frame profile, which affords fast travel speeds in both directions usin

Innovations in drilling and blasting and crushing and screening are bringing major economies of scale to aggregate production operations. Drilling and blasting is an area where new technology is offering major saving to quarrying companies. This is another important factor in the quarrying process, as inefficient drilling and blasting can have major financial repercussions.

Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE) was one of the first manufacturers to market with its Stage IIIB compliant engine powered machines. According to VCE, the past 12-months has seen their customers clock up over 1.9million accumulated hours using its IIIB compliant engines in company machines including D-Series excavators, F-Series articulated haulers and G-Series wheeled loaders. Anders Larsson, executive vice president for technology at VCE, says: “We took a courageous decision to launch our Stage IIIB com

Roadtec is developed a new sweeping system for clearing road surfaces after road construction work has been carried out. The new FM-85 is a heavy-duty, front-mounted broom and is powered by a Caterpillar 3.4T diesel rated at 61kW. The machie weighs in at 2.7tonnes and feature an innovative side shift system that allows the brush to move 380mm. The novel telescoping feature allows brudhes measuing 1.83, 2.13 and 2.44m long to be fitted. The operator sits inside a high visibility cab with air-conditioning and

Opposite in the size scale to Merlo’s other Intermat 2012 machines, the ‘Grand Roto’ 60.24 MCSS and the 40.30MCSS, is the tiny P25.6 SuperCompact telehandler. Only 1,800mm wide, the P25.6 is said to fit into the smallest of site applications. Although being small aids manoeuvrability, Merlo says this has not led to a compromise on cab comfort. The machine’s cab is said to have exactly the same 995m size as all the other Merlo machines. Merlo claims that, unlike many other compact handlers, the P25.6 has exc