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February 29, 2012

Undercarriage option

Caterpillar is offering its 301.6 and 301.8 undercarriages to other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The package includes carbodies and suits machines with a gross vehicle weight of up to 1.964tonnes. The new undercarriage is assembled at the same facility where larger Cat undercarriages (312 - 375) is built.
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February 29, 2012

Advances in mobile crushing delivers cost savings

New and improved mobile crushing and screening equipment is focused on delivering cost/tonne reductions in aggregate production - Geoff Ashcroft reports. The level of technology being applied to mobile crushing and screening systems continues to advance, which is indicative of manufacturer confidence in this sector as one that continues to offer an economic benefit. An example of how electronic technology can lead to greater productivity can be found with KPI-JCI - the firm has introduced a high resolution
Crushing Advances
February 29, 2012

Versatile loading capabilities

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) is now offering a wider ZW wheel loader range with the addition of its ZW140PL and ZW150PL models, featuring the parallel linkage (PL) configuration for duties in a range of applications using an array of attachments.
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February 29, 2012

Innovative surfacing

UK firm Hanson hopes to attain key sustainability targets with its new ERA asphalt product. This energy reducing asphalt delivers a 50% reduction in carbon emissions while enhancing durability and improving health and safety for contractors. It can also use up to 50% recycled content, while the asphalt itself is 100% recyclable. The Hanson ERA production process allows a wide range of base, binder and surface course materials to be produced at temperatures of 80 and 95°C, compared with up to 190°C for equiv
The novel Hanson ERA asphalt product features a high percentage of recycled materials
February 29, 2012

Accurate asphalt production

Flomac Solutions says that its innovative feeding and weighing system allows for more effective and accurate asphalt production processes. The Flomac Materials Handling System has been jointly developed with specialist firm E Collinson and combines Flomac's accurate Compac weighing unit with a powerful materials delivery technology.
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February 29, 2012

wide range of new milling machines

New milling machinery at the recent Intermat exhibition will meet demands for customers wanting a range of machines stretching from compact units for road repairs to highway-class equipment for large resurfacing projects
February 29, 2012

Puerto Rico highway attracting bids

An interesting development is being seen in Puerto Rico, with various financial institutions bargaining hard to win a key highway concession.
February 29, 2012

Positive mood at CONEXPO Russia at CTT 2011

CONEXPO Russia at CTT 2011 has opened with a positive mood and show growth as the Russian economy continues to improve and billions of dollars are allocated for infrastructure and related building projects.
February 29, 2012

Chile's earthquake repairs

Earthquake repair works continue in Chile, with several bridges reopening and new links being constructed.
February 29, 2012

Cat's high lift handler

Caterpillar's rugged, reliable and durable TH514 telehandler offers a load capacity of 5tonnes, lift height of 13.7m and a forward reach of 9.2m. The machine has load-sensing, flow-sharing hydraulics that allow all three boom functions to be operated simultaneously and proportionally.
Caterpillar's TH514 telehandler
February 29, 2012

Romanian road deal

In Romania the road authorities have signed a deal for the construction of a 22km stretch of highway in a contract worth €91 million.
February 29, 2012

Bosnian road dispute

A legal tussle is unfolding in Bosnia over the Sarajevo Ringroad project.
February 29, 2012

Rotating skip from Ausa

Ausa has developed the D1000AHG dumper which offers a 10tonne load capacity and features a skip with 180º rotation for unloading. Like the smaller models in the range, the D1000AHG offers high productivity and low maintenance costs. Power comes from a Kubota diesel with low exhaust and noise emissions, as well as low fuel consumption.
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