Weekly overview 24.11. - 28.11. 2025

Strong machines, stronger brands

SIGNAL Design helps construction companies transform equipment, facilities, and products into powerful visual identities. From high-durability vehicle wraps to branded workspaces, the company ensures every detail communicates trust, quality, and strength. Because in today’s competitive market, visibility is more than aesthetics — it’s strategy. Read more on page 54 >>

Product launches of October: part 1 (Hamm rollers, CIBER mixing plants, CASE IH tractors, and more)

Check the full list of new heavy machinery models presented by manufacturers during October 2025! Are you particularly interested in any of these highlights? Maybe Hamm´s rollers, CIBER´s mixing plants, or CASE IH´s tractors? Let us know at press@lectura.de! Read more >>

World premiere at Agritechnica: New Grammer Maximo XT2: Newly developed driver seat series with massage function for retrofitting

Grammer has introduced the Maximo XT2, a fully electric driver seat with memory and ISOBUS connectivity, at Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover. The seat series features advanced ergonomic enhancements, such as an actively controlled suspension system, massage function, dual-motion backrest, and automatic weight adjustment, making it suitable for various tractors and agricultural machinery as a retrofit solution. With safety features like integrated two-point belts, multi-stage heating and climate control, and adjustable side contours, the Maximo XT2 aims to provide 'ULTIMATE COMFORT' taken from premium car models to agricultural machinery. Available in five different equipment variants, it ensures maximum functionality and durability, designed to meet modern agriculture's challenges. Read more >>

5185B Enhancements

Tigercat Industries has introduced an enhanced version of its 5185B fixed felling saw, aimed at improving productivity in large timber harvesting. The upgraded saw features a TCi branded head with a larger saw box capable of housing a 45-inch bar, and a 240-degree bar feed angle for efficient single-side back cuts, which reduces machine travel, tree damage, and ground disturbance, while enhancing fuel efficiency. The Tigercat 750RP saw unit has replaced the external cylinder with a ring-and-pinion hydraulic drive and includes advanced electronic controls for improved performance. The saw's operator customization options have been expanded with interchangeable grip plates and on-display tuning options to optimize operations under various conditions. Read more >>

Alliance Introduces the Agri Star II Row Crop Tire: A New Era in Agricultural Innovation

Alliance, a renowned global brand in agricultural and off-highway tires, has launched the Agri Star II Row Crop tire, an innovative addition to their Agri Star II family. This new tire incorporates the Stratified Layer Technology (SLT) that enhances traction, durability, and reduces soil impact, making it suitable for both field and road applications with speeds up to 70 km/h. Available in sizes ranging from 24 to 54 inches, the tire features robust construction with stubble guard, wear-resistant compounds, and promises a 7-year warranty. This expansion into the row crop segment marks a significant milestone in Alliance's 70-year history of agricultural innovation, demonstrating their commitment to adapting and meeting modern agricultural needs as emphasized by Angelo Noronha, President & CEO of Yokohama-ATG. Read more >>

Market launch for new mini road paver

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Vögele has launched the SUPER 800-5 P mini road paver, a successor to the SUPER 700 and SUPER 800 models, featuring a compact design suitable for narrow construction projects. The machine incorporates a 55.4 kW engine with a paving capacity of up to 300 tonnes per hour and offers installation widths from 0.5 m to 3.5 m. Key innovations include a newly developed material hopper with a double folding mechanism for improved visibility and easier loading, the ErgoBasic 5 operating system for better ergonomics, and an advanced lighting concept that uses LED technology to ensure optimal illumination in poor visibility conditions. Produced by Wirtgen Group, the SUPER 800-5 P is the first mini paver of the Dash 5 generation, focusing on high operating convenience, comfort, and visibility. Read more >>

New Holland Enhances Narrow Vineyards Straddle Tractor and Harvester Range for Better Efficiency

New Holland has announced significant enhancements to their 9.80N narrow-row self-propelled grape harvester and TE6 Straddle Tractors, unveiled at SITEVI 2025 in Montpellier. These improvements aim at increasing precision, comfort, and grape quality for narrow vineyards. Key updates to the 9.80N include a new front axle for improved terrain compensation, the IntelliView™ IV Plus touchscreen for easier control, and improved Opti Grape™ sorting technology. The TE6 Straddle Tractors benefit from the advanced Headland Turn Sequence II technology, which facilitates end-of-row operations. Enhanced features also include luxury cab upgrades and next-generation LED lighting for better visibility, adding to the overall efficiency and productivity in vineyard operations. Read more >>

Bobcat launches its most powerful mini-track loader: the MT120

Bobcat has launched its most robust mini track loader to date, the MT120, aimed at the landscaping sector, which will debut at the Paysalia trade show in Lyon, France. The MT120 stands out with a compact design, a 1.2-litre engine without a diesel particulate filter, and a tipping load capacity of 1,573 kg. It supports over 20 attachment types, making it versatile for various landscaping tasks while ensuring low maintenance and operating costs. Bobcat's Senior Product Manager, Federico Fernandez-Ayala Novo, notes its capability in restricted spaces, aligning with trends of diminishing residential lot sizes. The machine, representing a significant upgrade in Bobcat's offerings since their first mini track loader in 2002, will be presented alongside other equipment at the event by Bobcat and dealer ITT Mach10. Read more >>

Mateco Orders 1,500 New Genie Machines as Part of its 2026 Fleet Renewal and Expansion Plan

Mateco, a leading provider of aerial work platforms and lifting equipment rentals in Europe, has ordered 1,500 new Genie machines as part of its strategy to renew and expand its fleet by 2026. This major investment includes a diverse range of Genie products such as electric and diesel scissor lifts, articulating booms, and Genie TraX models, aimed at enhancing the company's rental offerings to meet various job site demands. Mateco values the reliability and robust aftermarket support provided by Genie, which contribute to maximizing operational productivity. Genie representatives have expressed gratitude for the ongoing partnership and reaffirmed their dedication to innovation and customer service. Read more >>

Pump Market - The Japanese Strategy

Tsurumi, a renowned Japanese manufacturer of dewatering pumps, strategically prioritizes immediate availability by maintaining a substantial stock of around 500 pump models in European warehouses, ensuring rapid delivery essential for applications in civil engineering, tunnel construction, and flood relief. Stemming from its origins in Japan's rental market, Tsurumi emphasizes reliability and longevity with technical innovations such as forced lubrication systems, moisture-resistant components, and a modular design allowing for self-maintenance. Their European strategy includes significant inventory in both Antwerp and Düsseldorf warehouses to address urgent demands without delay, with modular pumps supported by extensive online training resources to empower customers to easily maintain and quickly operationalize equipment. Read more >>

How to avoid common operating errors that are costing you money

The press release from Rokbak highlights essential practices to prevent common operating errors in construction and increase profitability without extra spending. Key advice includes conducting regular daily inspections and adhering to service schedules to extend component life and avoid breakdowns. Proper loading on firm, level ground with evenly distributed material is crucial to prevent overloading and reduce maintenance costs. Maintaining haul roads and using telematics to monitor operator behavior can prevent equipment damage and downtime. Additionally, controlling speed and braking conserves fuel and reduces wear on components. Good communication among site personnel and maintaining visibility through clean mirrors and cameras are emphasized for enhanced safety and productivity. These insights are provided by Garry Moore, Rokbak's Customer Support Manager for APAC, EMEA, and the UK. Read more >>