Weekly overview 30.3. - 3.4. 2026

Product launches of February: part 2 (New Holland loaders, Takeuchi cultivators, Tigercat chippers, and more)

Check the full list of new heavy machinery models presented by manufacturers during February 2026! Are you particularly interested in any of these highlights? Maybe New Holland´s loaders, Takeuchi´s cultivators, or Tigercat´s chippers? Let us know at press@lectura.de! Read more >>

HRVB-HD Hydraulic Recycling Vacuum Bucket: New for Demanding Worksites – HRVB Sound Suppressor Accessory

Cleaning and material handling at demolition, recycling, and construction sites are often hazardous, labor-intensive, and inefficient. At the same time, environmental requirements are tightening, and the demand for safer and more efficient on-site material recovery continues to grow. Read more >>

Komatsu Brings PC01E-2 and PC05E-1 Electric Micro Excavators to Europe for Market Evaluation

Komatsu Europe International N.V. announces that the PC01E-2 and PC05E-1 electric micro excavators, currently available only in the Japanese market, are being trialed in Europe as part of a market and technical evaluation. This initiative aims to assess technical challenges, regional market needs, and overall product suitability of electric micro excavators within the European context, in order to explore their potential applicability to the European market. Read more >>

Develon Expands Dozer Line-up with New DD100 for Precision Grading

Develon has introduced the new DD100 dozer, a machine positioned at the top of its class for operating weight and horsepower. Designed for residential, light commercial and road construction, the DD100 is ideal for fine grading applications. Its standout feature is a strong power-to-weight ratio, delivering greater power to the ground and improved tractive effort compared with other machines in the under-140 HP category. Read more >>

Recycling company saves 30 percent of operating costs

With the new SENNEBOGEN 835 G Hybrid, Ashvin Metals in Poulton-Le-Fylde, UK, has optimized its handling processes for non-ferrous metals. Thanks to increased reach, higher lifting capacity, and reduced fuel consumption, the new material handler delivers improved productivity in a compact work area – winning over both operators and management. Read more >>

Omnibus Packages take center stage at first CECE Technical Week of 2026

The CECE Technical Commission (TC) and its Project Teams (PTs) met in Brussels from March 23rd to 26th, 2026, marking the first Technical Week (TW) of the year. The week opened with the PT Electrification meeting held remotely, picking up from it’s last TW held in September CECE hosted once again Emissieloos Netwerk Infra (ENI) and ElaadNL. Read more >>

IUOE Sets Up New Self-Erecting Tower Crane at Training Center on DICA EcoMax Crane Pads

DICA, a leading provider of engineered outrigger pads, crane pads, and ground protection products, announces that the International Union of Operating Engineers’ (IUOE) Training Center in Crosby, Texas has received a set of EcoMax Crane Pads. EcoMax crane pads were selected for use with the training center’s new Potain IGO T99 self-erecting tower crane. Read more >>

Market volatility is reshaping equipment decisions worldwide

Fluctuations in global energy prices are exposing how closely equipment-intensive industries are tied to fuel markets. For diesel-dependent sectors such as construction and agriculture, rising operating costs are prompting businesses to reassess their equipment strategy. Read more >>

CVS engineering at the IFAT environmental trade fair in Munich

CVS engineering GmbH from Rheinfelden will be showcasing its innovative portfolio at this year's IFAT from May 4 to 7 in Munich – in Hall C4, Booth 217. The tailor-made vacuum pumps and compressors from the specialist are designed for mobile applications. The lightweight, compact products enable operators of municipal vehicles in the waste disposal and cleaning industry to handle contaminated materials efficiently and safely. Read more >>

The Reliable Orange marks the transition to a new era of Integrated solutions

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) will demonstrate its evolution from equipment manufacturer to solution provider on 6-9 May 2026 at SaMoTer in Verona. A diverse range of machines, factory-integrated technologies and life-cycle services will be on display at the international construction equipment trade show on stand M3-N4 (Hall 10), which is designed around the theme of ‘The Reliable Orange’. Read more >>

Yale announces pedestrian detection event dashboard to help warehouses enhance safety initiatives

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has launched a pedestrian detection event dashboard that identifies pedestrians at ranges up to 5 metres of a lift truck. This information allows warehouses to better understand operator and pedestrian behaviour as it relates to forklift safety. They can also take action to help reduce the risk of accidents, such as updating pedestrian boundaries and having coaching discussions. Read more >>