Weekly overview 13.9.-17.9. 2021

17 September 2021, 11:04

New trailed pneumatic seed drill combination

AEROSEM VT 5000 DD - compact and manoeuvrable when turning at the headland IMAGE SOURCE: PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH

The new trailed AEROSEM seed drill with a working width of 5 metres combined with active tillage from Pöttinger combines high output performance with flexibility. Read more >>

Maximum precision for Formula 1

Tolerance just ± 2mm: The three pavers had to deliver precision work on the sloping bends, too, and were equipped with the Big MultiPlex Ski from Vögele for the purpose. IMAGE SOURCE: WIRTGEN GROUP

Three Vögele pavers have modernised Circuit Zandvoort in preparation for the Dutch Grand Prix. The project was very demanding since it included the addition of two steeply banked turns of up to 32%, requiring a tolerance of ±2 mm (0.79 in). Read more >>

HYSTER® integrated lithium-ion forklifts get tough on industry challenges

HYSTER® integrated lithium-ion forklifts get tough on industry challenges IMAGE SOURCE: Hyster Europe

The Hyster^® J2.5-3.0XNL counterbalance lift truck powered by integrated lithium-ion technology is available now to support industry applications that demand high efficiency, charging flexibility, and zero battery maintenance. Read more >>

The new Cat® MH3026 Material Handler offers high performance with lower operating costs

The Cat MH3026 Material Handler IMAGE SOURCE: Caterpillar UK Ltd.

Purpose built for reliable and efficient operation in waste and scrap metal applications, the new Cat^® MH3026 material handler design provides superior performance, low operating costs and improved operator efficiency. Read more >>

“A perfect combo for successful mining operations”

Warrior IMAGE SOURCE: Terelion

Terelion, a leading manufacturer of Rotary drill bits to the mining industry, is gearing up to expand into the down-the-hole (DTH) market. In addition to the existing Rotary bits range, Terelion now offers the Warrior product line of DTH hammers and bits in sizes from 4 to 8 inches, making it the perfect combination. Read more >>

The European Parliament discusses the new proposed international public procurement rules

The European Parliament discusses the new proposed international public procurement rules IMAGE SOURCE: CECE - Committee for European Construction Equipment

In the first meeting after the summer recess, MEPs from the Internal Trade committee discussed the draft report on the International Procurement Instrument, a tool aimed at promoting a level playing-field and reciprocity in accessing third countries' public procurement markets. Read more >>

Bobcat E26 Provides Efficient Maintenance of Spanish Rice Fields

Bobcat E26 IMAGE SOURCE: Doosan Bobcat EMEA

In the Tarragona region of Spain, the General Community of Regants of the Dreta Sant de Sant Jaume d'Enveja is in charge of managing irrigation waters, so that each member of this group of irrigators receives the exact same amount of water for their rice plantations. Read more >>

Kalmar’s electric forklift technology to help construction materials supplier SEAC reduce the carbon footprint of its operations

Kalmar Medium Electric Forklift IMAGE SOURCE: Kalmar

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has secured a large order for 15 medium electric forklift trucks from SEAC, a leading supplier of concrete products to the French construction industry. The forklifts will be deployed across SEAC’s 11 manufacturing facilities in France. Read more >>

Powerful start: New crawler crane from Liebherr is here

Space and time saver: The basic machine of the LR 1700-1.0, completely redesigned by Liebherr, here during slewing with the reduced derrick ballast VarioTray on the retracted V-frame. IMAGE SOURCE: Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH

Time for something new! With the LR 1700-1.0, the Liebherr factory in Ehingen is bringing a worthy successor to the successful LR 1600/2 and the result of its latest developments in innovative crawler crane technology onto the market. Read more >>

Engcon and Takeuchi expand their collaboration – Nagano factory preparing excavators for tiltrotators

Engcon and Takeuchi expand their collaboration – Nagano factory preparing excavators for tiltrotators IMAGE SOURCE: engcon

Japanese excavator manufacturer Takeuchi, one of the world's leading manufacturers of excavators up to 14 tonne, has improved lead times for its dealers by introducing an Engcon Ready option for the TB295W excavator. Read more >>

Source: LECTURA Verlag GmbH