27 May 2021, 16:05
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Doosan Launches New DL220-7 and DL250-7 Wheel Loaders
The new DL220-7 and DL250-7 wheel loaders have been launched by Doosan Infracore Europe. The new models are the latest additions to the company’s award-winning ‘DL-7’ wheel loader range, following on from the first phase that involved the launch of seven larger DL-7 machines in December 2020. Read more>>
Kalmar and Tropical Shipping strengthen long-term relationship with new order for reachstackers and straddle carriers
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded agreements to supply American cargo and logistics operator Tropical Shipping with two Kalmar Gloria reachstackers and three Kalmar diesel-electric straddle carriers. Read more>>
Electromobility Is Heading Off Road With Electric Construction Equipment
Electric car sales are increasing every year, more and more cities are using electric buses, and the first generation of electric trucks is hitting the highways — when it comes to electromobility, a lot of the early progress has been seen on the roads. Read more>>
Added comfort for operators: Manitowoc launches new carrier cab on four- and five-axle Grove all-terrain cranes up to 150 t capacity
In December 2020, Manitowoc launched a new driver’s cab on Grove three-axle all-terrain cranes. After the successful introduction of this new generation cab on the GMK3050-3, GMK3060-2 and GMK3060L-1, it is now being added to specific four- and five-axle GMK cranes up to 150 t capacity. Read more>>
Bobcat Launches New Generation Telehandler Ranges for both Construction and Agriculture
Bobcat is launching the company’s new generation R-Series Stage V compliant telehandler ranges for both construction and agriculture. The new R-Series construction range provides a choice of 12 models covering lifting heights from 6 to 18 m with maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.1 tonne. Read more>>
The new 5-axle control -steering-system from Thaler
The company Thaler GmbH & Co.KG, manufacturer of yard loaders, gave the University of Economics and Environment in Nürtingen-Geislingen, Institute of Technology, 2 yard loader models (the 3448T and the 3448T-5A) the opportunity to carry out stability tests for 6 weeks. Read more>>
Of Wolves and Bears – Three WOLFF Cranes at the BäreTower in Berne
Its name is reminiscent of the his toric Bären (Bear’s) Inn, which has been an institution in the Swiss municipality of Ostermundigen for over 100 years. The new BäreTower will now rise in the same location. The 100-me ter-high building will provide 152 rental apartments, a hotel and a medical center offering grand views of the Swiss Alps. Read more>>
New “made in Germany” umbrella brand: Rokla GmbH is powering forward
Rokla GmbH is proving a real credit to its home state, Baden-Württemberg. It’s not long since the company was just a startup taking its first steps – but it’s already built up an impressive international market for its Rockwheel cutting units. Read more>>
Three “Black Widow” Spiders - delivered to Louvre Abu Dhabi
Three Falcon 290 on wheels have recently been delivered to Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi. Customer specifically requested to have them delivered in all black. Read more>>
Specialist Trailer Hire (STH) delivers first »STEPSTAR« Trailer from Goldhofer
The strengthening of the Goldhofer presence in the UK through the cooperation with the new sales partner „Specialist Trailer Hire Ltd.” (STH) is already showing first results. STH was able to hand over the first 4-axle »STEPSTAR« to its customer Quinto Crane & Plant Ltd. Read more>>
Source: LECTURA Verlag GmbH