Weekly overview 29.5.- 2.6. 2023

ERA announces creation of European Rental Week

The European Rental Association (ERA) has announced the creation of Euro - pean Rental Week, an annual event dedicated to the promotion of rental across Europe. The first European Rental Week will take place from 9 to 15 October with the theme ‘Investing  in People’. Read more on page 8 >>

MAN Engines approves off-road engines for use with regenerative diesel/HVO

According to MAN Engines, all off-road engines from the current product portfolio can be operated with regenerative diesel – also known as HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) – in accordance with the EN15940 standard in Europe or the US specification ASTM D975. The approval applies to all off-road engines for the current EU Stage V and EPA Tier 4 emission standards and below. Read more >>

Hyundai updates midi wheeled and crawler excavators

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe is launching the HW65A wheeled excavator and the HX65A crawler model, strengthening the company’s presence in the compact machinery market. Powered by Stage V Hyundai engines, the machines boast a spacious new cab, standard proportional joysticks and improved serviceability. Read more >>

MCS Rental Software celebrates 40 years in rental at the IRE show

MCS Rental Software, a leading rental management software provider, is set to attend the International Rental Exhibition (IRE) in Maastricht in June 2023. IRE's return coincides with MCS's 40th-anniversary celebrations. Passionate about promoting sustainability in the rental industry, MCS has developed numerous web and mobile solutions to enable hirers to work more efficiently while reducing their environmental impact by optimising equipment usage and minimising waste. Read more >>

Digitalisation is a path - go with it!

Digitalisation is an important step in today's world. For construction companies in particular, there are many opportunities that come with digitalisation. One important aspect is telematics, which makes it possible to network vehicles and machines for better monitoring and control. With telematics, for example, data on operating hours, fuel consumption and location can be collected to better plan maintenance intervals and thus reduce operating costs. Read more >>

WATTALPS launches world first immersion cooling battery certified according to both ISO 26262 and IEC 62619

WATTALPS’ innovative R&D has resulted in new market-leading immersion cooling technology that delivers increased lifespan and fast charging, and is certified to two industry safety standards. As battery-powered machines become increasingly popular, driven by concerns about the future of the planet, WATTALPS has developed a groundbreaking new immersion cooling technology, which pushes the boundaries of classical lithium-ion batteries and has now been certified to two leading industry safety standards. Read more >>

Case IH extends Optum range with new 340HP flagship model providing class-leading features

Case IH Optum 340 CVXDrive with AFS Connect™ delivers up to 340hp / Upgraded CVXDrive transmission provides enhanced performance, durability, and reliability / 5-year AFS Connect Advanced telematics package / 3-year Safeguard Connect package / New, more spacious suspended cab is one of the quietest on the market. Read more >>

Volvo Penta’s modular electric systems triumph in FTMH partnership

Volvo Penta and FTMH have expanded their partnership to include electric forklifts. This collaboration highlights the trust in Volvo Penta’s modularized electric platform and its full system supplier approach of the latest electromobility technology. Italian heavy equipment manufacturer FTMH (Fantuzzi Team Material Handling) is continuing its strong collaboration with Volvo Penta to electrify a range of forklift models. Read more >>

CTE at Apex 2023

CTE SpA is participating at Apex show in Maastricht (NL) on June, 4-6. In the outdoor area, both 1480 (180 m²), we have on display 3 models launched recently. The main protagonist at our booth is MP 20 Ev full electric truck-mounted platform. Then we have on display, to reiterate our goal of offering the market ever greener solutions, our spiderlift TRACCESS 160E full electric. Read more >>

New and improved Equipment CO2 Calculator provides a comprehensive tool for equipment stakeholders to make more sustainable choices

The European Rental Association (ERA) has today released a new and improved Equipment CO2 Calculator, providing a comprehensive and easy-to-use tool ‎for making sustainable choices when using equipment.‎ The updated Equipment CO2 Calculator – version 2.0 – includes an ‎expanded scope, enhanced functionality and improved navigation to provide a more ‎comprehensive, easier to use and more practical tool for equipment stakeholders, including ‎rental companies, contractors, OEMs, public authorities and other equipment users. Read more >>

FPT Industrial powers the new and unique New Holland TE6 straddle tractor range

FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of innovative solutions for the mobility of tomorrow, is supplying its F36 Stage V engine for the recently launched New Holland TE6 Straddle Tractor Range. The new and unique TE6.120N and TE6.150N are multifunction tractors specifically designed for narrow vineyards that require machines with extreme maneuverability and compact dimensions. Read more >>