Weekly overview 3.10.- 7.10. 2022

LECTURA BrandSurvey: JCB

• 5 from 10 survey respondents rated the brand as of premium quality and only 2 from 10  people rated JCB as a basic quality brand

• JCB’s dealership network is in general perceived as a very satisfactory brand (37.7%)

• According to 52% of respondents, the most frequently used source of information about JCB is its own website

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Two new five-axle Grove all-terrain cranes to feature at bauma 2022

Visitors to bauma 2022 will see two new Grove all-terrain cranes in public for the first time. Both the GMK5150XL and Grove GMK5120L are expected to be popular exhibits at the Manitowoc booth. Visitors will be able to view the cranes up close and hear from product experts involved in their design. Read more >>

Safety first – SANY telehandlers for Europe

With the STH1440 and STH1840 telehandlers, SANY is launching the first two models of its entirely newly developed telehandler series especially for the European market. The robust powerhouses impress with their high load capacity – they can lift loads of 4,000 kg to a lifting height of up to 18 meters! Read more >>

Project-specific PERI solution for new Frankfurt skyscraper

At a height of around 190 m, the new 49-storey office and hotel tower ONE by CA Immo is an integral part of the skyline of Frankfurt’s metropolis on the River Main. The skyscraper attracts attention in particular due to its triangular cantilever on the 33rd floor, which is visually reminiscent of the number “1” and lends the building its name. Read more >>

SERVO 4000: The new hitch-mounted reversible plough from Pöttinger

The plough still plays a major role in modern arable farming for controlling weeds and managing crop health. Due to the wide variety of soil types around the world, no machine needs to comply with such a wide range of site-specific conditions as the plough. Pöttinger, the arable specialist, is kitted out for…Read more >>

New E-Fence and Indicate technologies for Cat® 6- to 9-tonne mini hydraulic excavators simplify operation, improve accuracy, reduce costs and help operators work more safely

Caterpillar introduces two new Mini Hydraulic Excavator (MHE) Ease of Use technologies – Indicate and E-Fence – for the Cat® 306 CR, 308 CR and 309 CR next generation mini hydraulic excavators. New to Cat mini excavators, Ease of Use E-Fence constrains machine motion… Read more >>

Crossroads at Munich

The construction equipment industry has weathered the storms thrown at it – but is it prepared for what comes next? Bauma is the ideal moment to take stock of the global situation, says Damiano Violi, MD of Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA. ‘The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today’, so the saying goes. But working out what is for the best is not as easy as it once was. Read more >>

SVAB launches a new control system with an open interface for tiltrotators at the Bauma fair in Munich in October 2022

With the new Open Connect™ control system, SVAB wants to facilitate installations and support of tiltrotators, and at the same time make it easier for new markets and machine owners to take advantage of the benefits of a tiltrotator. Open Connect™ is designed for machine manufacturers and dealers who want to be able to offer a standardized control system, and at the same time allow end customers to choose a prefered tiltrotator brand. Read more >>

Reducing the carbon footprint in asphalt production

Working more efficiently with sustainable and economical technologies is the challenge of today and tomorrow. Solutions from Benninghoven lower emissions and secure the future of asphalt mixing plant sites. Benninghoven offers a variety of innovative solutions for increasing sustainability in asphalt production. Read more >>

Leica Geosystems launches the Leica iCON site excavator, bringing machine control to compact excavators

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of the new Leica iCON site excavator, a machine-control solution that enables compact excavators to carry out designs easily and accurately. When space is limited, compact excavators are required to get the job done right the first time. Read more >>

Hiab launches HIAB ePTO 44 (Electric Power Take-Off)

Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches HIAB ePTO 44, the second generation Electric Power Take-Off,  with a lower weight and longer battery life to provide emission-free power to loader cranes. The second generation ePTO plug-in system offers more power and longer battery life with less weight than its predecessor and is an electric, emission-free, alternative to drawing power from the vehicle’s engine. Read more >>