Weekly overview 14.4. - 18.4. 2025

Product launches of March: part 2 (MEILLER trailers, HG Machines dumpers, Alimak Group work platforms, and more)

Check the full list of new heavy machinery models presented by manufacturers during March 2025! Are you particularly interested in any of these highlights? Maybe MEILLER´s trailers, HG Machine´s dumpers, or Alimak Group´s work platforms? Let us know at press@lectura.de! Read more >>

Volvo CE empowers operators with expansion of productivity-boosting digital tools

Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo CE has launched a series of new digital solutions aimed at enhancing operator productivity, safety, and efficiency, showcased at Bauma 2025. These updates include enhancements to the Dig Assist portfolio with features like Lift Assist, Operator Coaching, Topcon 3D Machine Control integration, and Attachment Detection, which improve jobsite accuracy and coordination. Additionally, Volvo CE introduced the Load Ticket solution to streamline invoicing processes for wheel loader operators by facilitating real-time digital flow from machines to offices. These innovations underscore Volvo CE's commitment to digital innovation and customer-centered solutions in the heavy machinery sector. Read more >>

World Premiere at bauma 2025: The New PALFINGER PK 880 TEC Punches Above its Weight

Advanced design, cutting-edge technology and peak precision: On the first day of bauma 2025, PALFINGER unveils the new PK 880 TEC loader crane that will become available for order in June. Its capabilities make the PK 880 TEC stand out from its performance class with its impressive lifting power. Smart assistance systems increase efficiency and operator comfort, while its sensitive control system ensures top precision. Read more >>

TOBROCO-GIANT wins lawsuit against Chinese manufacturer at bauma 2025

TOBROCO-GIANT secured a legal victory at the bauma 2025 exhibition in Munich when the court ruled in summary proceedings that a Chinese manufacturer displaying an unauthorized copy of the GIANT G2700 must immediately remove their machine from the exhibition grounds. This outcome emphasizes the protection of intellectual property rights on an international stage, highlighting the consequences of copying products that have taken extensive development and innovation efforts. TOBROCO-GIANT's CEO, Toine Brock, stressed the importance of safeguarding their high-quality machine innovations and asserted that such rulings provide a strong legal framework for future actions against any infringements. The ruling sends a clear message within the industry about the significance of respecting intellectual property. Read more >>

Sinoboom affirms global credentials at Bauma Munich

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Sinoboom demonstrated its global and European market strategies at Bauma Munich, showcasing a diverse range of MEWP products, including electric and diesel scissor lifts, articulating boom lifts, and the SPA27J spider lift. The company highlighted its "Made in Europe for Europe" approach with models manufactured at its Polish facility, underscoring a robust European supply chain. Sinoboom announced the acquisition of the Holland Lift brand, enhancing its portfolio with over 30 high-capacity scissor lift models. Additionally, Sinoboom established a UK subsidiary to strengthen its UK distribution network and signed a new dealer agreement with PL International to expand into the East African market. The company also introduced initiatives like Sinoboom Certified Used to improve the total cost of ownership and residual values of used MEWPs. Read more >>

The Wirtgen Group attracts visitors from around the globe with the variety of its innovations at bauma 2025

The Wirtgen Group, in collaboration with John Deere, showcased a variety of innovations at the bauma 2025 exhibition, drawing global visitors with highlights including 45 world premieres and numerous technology presentations. These featured the debut of Wirtgen's most powerful large milling machine, the W 250 XF, and new wheeled cold recyclers and soil stabilizers. The Technology Zone highlighted John Deere's Operations Center™ Construction and the new Wirtgen Group Performance Tracker, offering insights into digital solutions that facilitate construction management. Key exhibits included Vögele's, Hamm's, Kleemann's, and Benninghoven's reduced-temperature asphalt technologies. The exhibition underlined the importance of smart automation and production systems in enhancing precision, quality, and efficiency in construction projects. Read more >>

engcon's products attracted great Interest at bauma

Engcon showcased its latest innovations at the bauma exhibition in Munich, highlighting the world premiere of its EC309 tiltrotator, which is part of its third-generation offerings known for significant fuel savings. The event ran from April 7-13 and saw notable interest in the EC309 and EC319 models. Engcon's live demonstrations emphasized the profitability and growing relevance of tiltrotators across Europe. To sustain this momentum, Engcon announced its "engcon Dig Days" tour to further demonstrate the benefits of tiltrotators in Austria and four other European countries, starting April 25-26. Read more >>

Hitachi presents the largest model in its Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator range at bauma

Hitachi introduced the ZX220W-7, its largest Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator, at Bauma, showcasing advanced features tailored for enhanced profitability, comfort, and safety. The excavator boasts the HIOS III hydraulic system for better fuel economy and productivity, a redesigned cab to reduce noise and vibration, and a 270-degree bird’s-eye camera system for improved safety. Built for durability with a robust undercarriage and easy maintenance, it also offers versatile attachment options. The ConSite and Owner’s Site remote systems enable real-time fleet management, ensuring optimal uptime and operational efficiency. The model is expected to perform exceptionally across various applications with distinctive customer support throughout its lifecycle. Read more >>

Excavator attachments manufacturer TILTPRO Corp. joins the Open-S Alliance

TILTPRO Corp., a Korean manufacturer specializing in rotating couplers, tilt couplers, and tiltrotators for excavators, has joined the Open-S Alliance. This organization promotes a standardized interface for automatic couplers that allows compatibility across different manufacturers, enhancing flexibility and safety. TILTPRO Corp.'s inclusion as an Associate member aligns with their focus on customer value and innovation, aiming to improve productivity with standardized, high-functionality quick couplers. This move supports the Alliance’s mission to offer machine owners and contractors the freedom to interchange tools efficiently while adhering to safety standards. Read more >>

New Steep Slope Carriers

Tigercat has released two new track carrier models based on the new sloping tail platform for steep terrain harvesting operations. Both the L857 feller buncher and LH857 harvester are powered by the efficient Tigercat FPT N67 engine. Power is delivered to the track drives via a refined, efficient open loop hydraulic system, providing high tractive effort and excellent performance on steep slopes. Read more >>

Wates hails hydrogen as a sustainable fuel of the future

The company, one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies, has been trialling a JCB 60kVA hydrogen combustion generator on a site near Wolverhampton. Coupled with a 104kWh Powerpack battery storage unit,  the intelligent combined power system can operate on battery power alone, as a hybrid (using both battery and generator power), or hydrogen-powered only. Read more >>