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Earthmoving continues to be hugely significant in the Middle East. In practically every major infrastructure project it has an instrumental role to play, and as the number of these projects gain pace, the range of light, medium and heavy-duty machinery in this segment is taking on growing importance in the region. As well as this, projects are getting bigger in sheer size and scale.
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Also, the way in which data is integrated using technologies of the future has a significant role to play in ensuring this is done as effectively as possible. At Komatsu, the manufacturer has already been putting its ‘Komtrax’ system to use in the region, remotely monitoring the performance and condition of its machines especially in the rental industry. As the manufacturer takes the path to introducing further innovations to the region one thing that is sure to maximise the potential of any earthmoving machine is the use of attachments, of which, a host of new products continue to enter the market.
Mark Dowdall Editor, CMMEWheel loaders and Mo tor Graders and higher capacity Excavators are three of the earth moving category assets with most demand and which are achieving auction results over 10 per cent of the expected market value. Twen ty-tonne excavators on the other hand suffer from an oversupply in the market, however with our enhanced online bidding technolo gy we are achieving overall moderate results.
Embracing the strategic move to exclusively online auctions and advantages it brings to our customers is becoming more apparent over time. Results are an overall 10% higher on all categories and we are managing to capture all bids, resulting to better results for consignors.
With online auctions we achieve total transparency that has always been Ritchie Bros. most important pillar, and most of all we are capturing important data that is helping us produce valuable reports and insights for our customers. We keep on enhancing our
mobile app, so customers can bid on the go. This is very important as customers are not restrained to the auction theatre or Infront of a desktop computer and they get alerts to bid for assets that are important to them. Demand in the EMEA region has been on the rise with some segments still trying to catch up. In the September auction, higher prices were observed, together with an increase in number of registered bidders and with a significant increase in international bidders comprising over 65 per cent of the registered bidders from 75 countries.
To capture this high demand, Ritchie Bros. Middle East added an additional auction in November to help sellers get access to the market more often and help buyers go to auction and buy twice this quarter.
Liquidity is always a key consideration for construction companies since surplus heavy equipment and machinery inventory can unnecessarily weigh down a company’s balance sheet. Increasing liquidity, removing surplus assets from the books, and improving the bottom line are often key objectives for many business managers.
An increasing number of construction companies are seeking more efficient ways to improve the procurement, management and disposition of heavy equipment and trucks. The main reasons in the current market continue to be the high shipping rates and long delivery times for machinery.
However, as is common with asset lifecycle decisions, timing is critical. The challenge is to release surplus assets onto the market at the right time, considering seasonality factors and fluctuating demand for specific assets. Choosing the right time to sell can have a big impact on the selling price.
Responding to this need, Ritchie Bros. Middle East, Dubai added an extra online Timed Auction event for November following strong results at the company’s June auction, when over 1,800 items were sold to online buyers worldwide, recording the highest number of buyers and sellers in the past five years for May/June auctions.
Following the transition to entirely online auctions and marketplaces, Ritchie Bros.’ advanced digital equipment disposition infrastructure enables the company to increase the number of online auctions held annually. The decision to grow from four to five online auctions annually is evidence of this digital transformation strategy working in practice.
Here are four key observations we can make on how Ritchie Bros.’ services are helping construction businesses with their needs for heavy equipment and other commercial vehicles:
Using data insights to set pricing: Equipment value is difficult to establish without access to proper expertise and in-depth knowledge of the industry. Every year, hundreds of thousands of transactions go through Ritchie Bros. around the world,
providing valuable information on where and when to sell machinery for the best market value. Ritchie Bros. uses historical and predictive data sets, develops analytical tools, and provides intelligence that allows its customers to make better decisions.
More auctions mean more opportunities to sell: Companies that have a surplus of assets need frequent access to the market and different asset disposition models. However, as is common with asset life cycle decisions, timing is critical. Choosing where, how, and when to sell, will have an impact on the selling price. With Ritchie Bros.’ addition of a fifth unreserved online auction in Dubai in November, consigners do not need to wait long and can achieve faster results. In addition, consignors can also opt for the online Marketplace-E, where consignors receive full assistance in finding the right buyer and at the right price.
Aftermarket supply and demand curve flattening out for buyers: Demand for used equipment amid global supply chain disruptions remains relatively strong. An
additional auction event ‘evens out’ the flow of equipment categories onto the market, meaning buyers can access vital equipment more quickly, alleviating shortterm shortages and keeping their businesses trading at full capacity.
Low-hour used equipment in greater demand: Increased buying activity is being observed in the construction sector due to supply chain delays in new equipment. Even construction companies that generally might not consider buying used machines are now looking through Ritchie Bros.’ equipment inventories for low-hour, ready-for-work machines.
For 2022 the Dubai auction calendar has online auctions in March, June, September, November (newly added) and December. The new Ritchie Bros. online Timed Auction in Dubai, was held on November 1 and 2, 2022, while bidding was open from midOctober. Besides auctions, there are several other disposition formats available for equipment sellers, depending entirely on their needs and preferences.
“In the September auction, higher prices were observed, together with an increase in number of registered bidders and with a significant increase in international bidders comprising over 65 per cent of the registered bidders from 75 countries”
In most cases preventive maintenance is the key to keeping machines run ning at peak power, efficiency, and safety whilst reducing operational costs over time, extending the life of heavy equipment and avoiding more expensive problems further down the line. In the Middle East, the machines that quickly gain popularity don’t necessarily do so because they are flooded with the latest high-tech features but instead it often comes down to finding just the right combi nation of modern updates and long-lasting durability that can get the job done with the least amount of problems. With that being said, keeping a machine in proper working order over a long period of time is not just a case of how the machine is handled but starts right from its very conception; the way it is both designed and produced. All of this can impact lifespan of the machine.
Widely used among contractors to tackle landscaping jobs of all sizes and types the design of the backhoe loader has three main parts; a tractor, a loader and a backhoe. Often required to meet a high volume of work across various applications, the need for a machine that can be easily maintained is clear.
Over the years a name that has been synonymous with the backhoe loader machine is JCB with its growth to 22 plants and more than 750 dealers underpinning a history that saw it invent the backhoe loader with the launch of the JCB Mk 1 excavator back in 1953.
“Although the features that help with improved maintenance haven’t changed much over the years, to save more time and effort JCB backhoes are designed to offer a grouped single-side servicing,” explains Denis Timofeev, CE Compact and Midrange product specialist for JCB.
“Our one-piece bonnet is easy to lift, there’s no need to remove extra side panels and refuelling can be done from ground level. We’ve also got a patented rear stabiliser and a telescopic dipper wear pads design, with a fast and simple adjustment while JCB Livelink telematics can provide an array of information to optimise fleet management and machine reliability.”
Of course, the general lifespan of any machine depends on applications and its operational environment, whether it is being used for road-building or housebuilding, waste recycling or landscaping as well as other factors such as operators
experience, attachments used and proper and timely maintenance. But before these factors come into play the process of building and testing the durability of the machine is essential to preventing machine downtime at a later stage.
“All the materials with which we construct our backhoe loaders are tested to the very max. By exposing those materials to extreme temperatures, chemicals, salt, oil and light, we know they’ll survive the most hostile conditions,” says Timofeev, adding that JCB’s Dieselmax engines were tested for “110,000 hours in 70 different machines across the toughest applications and environments.”
“The axles and transmissions of JCB 3CX’s and 4CX’s are built for a 12,000-hour life, with the heavyweight axles designed to withstand massive shock loads while the rear axle alone has a static load rating of 25,000 kg, and a dynamic load rating of 12,500 kg,” he points out.
For the 4CX’s boom, for example, JCB uses stress-relieved fabrication by heating materials to over 650˚C for over 16 hours while the metal is evenly heated, doubling boom life. The 4CX comes with a robot welded single-piece chassis designed to maximise strength and minimise weight. According to JCB, pre-production testing on the 4CX Eco included 100,000 loading cycles, 500,000 excavating cycles, 360,000 gearchange cycles, extensive bump track testing, and thousands of hours of endurance testing. For rigidity and hose protection, the JCB 4CX includes flat plate D-pressing loader arms while hydraulic hoses are approved to work down to -40°C.
Timofeev continues, “JCB offers the longest service intervals possible in the market depending on the machine’s application and operating environment. So that’s 500 hours for engine oil, oil filter and fuel filter replacement while it’s 2000 hours for hydraulic oil replacement.
“As for the design and build of a backhoe for ease of maintenance there are a few key considerations such as having easily accessible maintenance points, more maintenance free components, long maintenance intervals and ground level access to maintenance points and parts availability.”
At Al-Bahar, Mamoun Mutair, Building Construction Product Manager, gives the
example of the 426/428 Cat backhoe loaders which are both equipped with a flip-open hood, allowing access to all the check and fill points, air cleaner, washer bottle, and visual check indicators. The hinged cooling pack also provides easy access to not only the radiator and air conditioner but also the transmission and hydraulic cooler.
“The 426/428 carry on the Cat backhoe loader tradition with sealedfor-life axle oscillating pins, axle and driveshaft U-joints. Daily checks that can be time-consuming for a busy operator are kept to a minimum on the 426 as the Cat Product Link™ system provides remote reporting of machine location and hours.” Mutair says.
In addition, in the most recent Cat backhoe loaders in the Middle East, maintenance has been simplified with greater accessibility through the allnew Cat backhoe loader cab, designed to provide “maximum comfort, ease of operation, and overall style.”
“There has been an increase in
In the most recent Cat backhoe loaders in the region maintenance has been simplified with the all-new Cat backhoe loader cab.
service intervals over the years for Caterpillar Backhoe loaders and we now target 500 hours of service interval by using the right oil and filters, Mutair adds.”
Beyond the machine itself and the targeted service intervals there are several things that Al Bahar implements to help customers with their maintenance needs. Extended
warranties, for example, lasting up to three years, tailored service agreements designed for different periods and scope of work, and field service at the customer site removing the need to bring the machine into a workshop for maintenance work and slight repair.
“We also have a very high availability for spare parts plus the online ordering system,” Mutair points out, “while there is Product Link on the machine that monitors machine functions and service intervals, helping with better planning.”
“Additionally,” he adds, “we offer operator training on best practices to generate the maximum productivity out of the machine and help customers reduce machine downtime.”
The Cat dealer does this by providing training for both dealer and customer personnel starting with basic maintenance and on to diagnostic and technical analysis.
Through the Caterpillar Dubai Learning Centre, for example, more than 7,000 Cat dealer technicians in the region have received learning and development support since the centre was established in 2015. All of this contributes to improved maintenance and reduced downtime.
Additionally, Mutair explains, “Our backhoes are made ready to fit on work tools like Hammers, Brooms, Augers, and many other suitable attachments.”
Taking the time to choose the right attachment for a backhoe is crucial as this can increase the efficiency and lifespan of the machine and in doing so, give a greater return on the overall investment. A wide range of attachments exist from augers to dozers to rock breakers and jib cranes. Getting the most out of a machine like the backhoe is imperative in today’s economic climate where interest rates are high and access to capital can sometimes to be difficult. Regular and routine maintenance can prevent costly downtime and has a clear role to play the next time you assess the long-term value of the backhoe.
ore power, expanded work hours and greater flexibility for operators. All without the emis sions, the noise con cerns and the work force limitations. This is the future according to Komatsu and something that the com pany continues to seriously think about as evidenced by its extensive line-up of machinery, reflected in one of the most comprehensive displays of product in novation on show at Bauma last month. Although words like ‘electrification’ and ‘digitisation’ can sometimes tend to be thrown around rather loosely, at Komatsu there continues to be substance to its desire to impact the way worksites of the future are likely to operate.
As well as the future-led technologies that are driving its machines other aspects of the digital transformation have advanced in recent years with the addition of Komtrax, which recently became available to use in parts of the Middle East and further development of its Smart Construction solution, representing a trend that has seen manufacturers use technologies of the future to go beyond simply the operation of the machine itself.
Among the highlights at Bauma were
Komatsu’s range of electrified machines including a fully electric, remote-controlled mini excavator that was announced as a concept machine last year, a three-tonne class electric mini excavator, which is a model change of the ‘PC30E-5’ and the ‘PC01E-1’ electric micro excavator introduced to the Japanese market in 2022.
It all serves to further enhance Komatsu’s reputation as an innovator building on a history that saw it commercialise Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) for mining in 2008, for example, or when it pioneered the hybrid hydraulic excavator in the same year. That was fourteen years ago. Today, a total of 541 AHS dump trucks are in operation around the clock in mines all over the world with Komatsu announcing this year that it would deploy FrontRunner, its Autonomous Haulage System (AHS), on a total of 62 ultra-class haul trucks by 2024.
In between all of this, Smart Construction was launched in 2015 based on the simple idea of connecting data between each process via ICT, making optimised operations of equipment, running hours and the entire site possible. In the long, the environmental impact can be significantly reduced as a result.
“With Komatsu it’s very important that we are supporting our customers with
“The trend toward electrification is accelerating worldwide, and we believe the Middle East is no different, with projects such as NEOM already underway that focus on green technology, and we believe the electrification of construction equipment could happen at any time”
data so they can make more efficient decisions. It’s a deep change in the way that we work and the way that our customers will work. So the deep integration of our data with our customer’s data and our distributor’s data is essential to us,” says Daniel Heussen, General Manager Business Transformation.
As part of this deep change Komatsu made further moves on Smart Construction last year when it teamed up with NTT DOCOMO, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, and Nomura Research Institute to launch a new company, “EARTHBRAIN” that incorporates digital twins for “real-time remote monitoring, analysing and optimising of terrain, construction equipment, operators, materials, safety and environmental factors.”
Demonstrating further that the integration of data among manufacturers now starts even before buying a machine is Komatsu’s Optimum Fleet Recommendation (OPR) service where its engineers provide accurate simulations to assist customers in selecting the right machine for their particular needs. The highly trained engineers do this by visiting the customer’s jobsite to gather the necessary information and perform on-site measurements. Once the machines have been chosen for the job Komatsu says it can adjust and adapt the machine to the distinct jobsite as well as train operators both in a virtual environment using simulators and in the field using an operator guidance monitor that shows with precise measurements how an operator can improve their work.
“In a primary sense, we believe that we are improving our customers’ productivity by improving the performance of our new products,” explains Yuki
“Our Optimum Fleet Recommendations (OFRs), which is available for all countries in this region, can be requested through the nearest Komatsu distributor.
Of course, we are convinced that our after-sales support capability, which we have cultivated over many years of experience, also supports our customers’ business.”
“For example,” he adds “our business has been in existence since the 1960s, and there are more than 50,000 vehicles, counting the number of machines in operation
While Smart Construction takes a big picture view of site management, Komtrax on the other hand is much more closely aligned to the on-site equipment itself, remotely monitoring the performance and condition of the machine and allowing fleet managers to propose maintenance actions, proactively preventing major failures whilst in doing so, lowering the total cost of ownership in their fleet.
“There is one specific example of the benefits that have been felt from Komtrax in the Middle East and that would be the use by customers in the rental business,” says Sugiya, adding that “in the rental industry, vehicle utilisation is extremely important. KOMTRAX, which can check vehicle health and availability in a given location, has become an ideal tool for this
He continues: “Although at this time, we are not ready to introduce the Smart Construction solution to this market, we believe it is not far off in the future. We believe it is a solution that customers worldwide can benefit from and we are in the process of gradually rolling it out to other locations.
“The trend toward electrification is accelerating worldwide, and we believe the Middle East is no different, with projects such as NEOM already underway that focus on green technology, and we believe the electrification of construction equipment could happen at any time, not just five years from now.”
Further accelerating this trend, Komatsu used the recent Bauma trade fair in Munich to showcase a prototype of its first fully electric compact wheel loader, a machine that has been built in collaboration with Moog, specialists in precision control components and systems.
The machine’s electrified system includes an electric traction motor, lift, tilt and steering electric cylinders as well as power electronics, a system control computer, battery, and battery management system.
Although so far, just a prototype, both companies plan to jointly test the fully electric loader to prove that it can achieve a new level of efficiency and operating time, with Seiichi Fuchita, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and President of Development Division Komatsu, adding: “To achieve carbon neutrality by the end of 2050, we are looking for promising technologies from suppliers to accelerate our electric machine development.”
Key to Komatu’s success in working towards such environmental goals has been its willingness to enter into partnerships, such as in
2019, for example, when Komatsu Middle East signed a deal with digital solutions provider, Topcon allowing the manufacturer to further its development of Intelligent Machine Control (IMC) systems. Meanwhile, under the mid-term management plan, revealed in the ‘Komatsu Report’ last year Komatsu targeted a 50% reduction of CO2 emissions
by 2030 compared to 2010 levels, while raising the ratio of renewable energy use to 50%.
“To achieve carbon neutrality by the end of 2050, an extended target of the ongoing efforts, Komatsu is also extending its efforts of reducing CO2 emissions to customers’ total workplace operations,” the report explained.
As Komatsu pursues these objectives, Bauma was a timely reminder of what the future may look like for its portfoilio of earthmoving machinery. For now, Komatu’s bulldozers, for exampe, remain hugely popular in the Middle East region, as do the WA470 class wheel loaders, Sugiya explains. As Komatsu prepares for digitalised sites of the future, machines like the WA470-6R, with its advanced power-train technology, continue to ensure high productivity and a practical, functional approach on construction sites of today.
As part of the the mid-term management plan Komatsu has targeted a 50% reduction of CO2 emissions by 2030.
“With Komatsu it’s very important that we are supporting our customers with data so they can make more efficient decisions”
In recent years manufacturers and distributors in the Middle East region have become increasingly aware of the need to have a digital transfor mation strategy in place to scale businesses processes efficiently and effectively whilst continuing to add to value to services and products that they provide. It can often be extreme ly challenging for any company to know where to start on their journey amongst a minefield of digital technology that is on offer today.
Mega-projects such as the new city of Neom, Medina Metro project, and Qiddiya, an entertainment zone in Riyadh, are driving demand for all types of construction solutions and accessories. Saudi Arabia’s diesel generator market, for example, is expected to register a compound annual growth rate of more than 5% from 2021 to 2026, driven by demand for uninterrupted power from a range of sectors including construction, transport, oil & gas, and retail, according to research from MarkNtel Advisors.
With that in mind, Saudi Diesel Equipment Co. (SDEC), decided to embrace Infor cloud-based ERP to support the equipment and power generation market. Infor, the industry cloud company, made the announcement recently that Saudi Diesel Equipment Co was migrating its existing deployment of Infor M3 on-premises to Infor CloudSuite Equipment, enabling it to improve and automate business processes — particularly for its remote field service workforce. This is also expected to help the company raise overall efficiency, and boost its ability to innovate. The move to the cloud forms part of SDEC’s wider digital transformation project, Digi-Step, and will help the company scale its operations to support strong demand for equipment, machinery, and power generators across a range of sectors in Saudi Arabia.
“To keep expanding to support our customers and Saudi Vision 2030, SDEC needed to transform its ability to manage sales, business processes and supply chain management,” said Ahmed AlKooheji, director of corporate services at SDEC. “By migrating to the cloud with Infor, we will gain agility and improve visibility across the business, enabling us to seamlessly manage
multiple complex projects. This will improve outcomes for customers while enhancing the way we allocate resources. The solution also will create a solid foundation for our growth by streamlining vital business processes and allowing us to transform into a truly smart business.”
SDEC was established in 1978 and employs some 750 people. It plays a key role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s industrial and economic diversification. The company manufactures and provides general and bespoke diesel power generators, in addition to other accessories and solutions for construction, lifting, and concrete production.
SDEC had been using an onpremises version of Infor M3 as its ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution for more than 12 years, but wanted to migrate to Infor CloudSuite Equipment powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and expand its use of Infor solutions to reduce complexity, and help future proof its business. The company will benefit from using Infor’s OS cloud operating platform while also consolidating its processes around a more comprehensive CloudSuite solution, which includes the Infor Birst business intelligence data analytics solution.
By moving to the cloud SDEC is set to simplify, automate, and gain visibility of business processes including supply chain management, production, financial management, stock taking, and after-sales service. This is expected to transform the company’s ability to work efficiently and integrate with partners including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to deliver the specific solutions customers want.
This is particularly important given that SDEC has service centres and showrooms across Saudi Arabia and deals with hundreds of partners and customers. Moreover, it handles thousands of components and parts, enabling it to design, configure, build, and provide equipment tailored for the specific needs of
companies operating in diverse sectors. SDEC also acts as an agent for heavy machinery and engine manufacturers, including Doosan, Everdigm, Mitsubishi and Daewoo.
By automating its systems, including the way it integrates ordering systems with OEMs, SDEC plans on saving thousands of man-hours, allowing it to allocate more resources where
they are needed, such as product design and innovation.
The move to a multi-tenant cloud environment is expected to allow SDEC to benefit from integrating with other Infor products, with software updates and upgrades taking place automatically once impemented.
“SDEC is also looking at future Infor innovations such as business process management and RPAs, which we believe can automate non-ERPrelated systems and manual repetitive tasks, which is expected to yield more than 10% savings to our bottom line,” concludes AlKooheji.
Kerry Koutsikos, Infor VP and GM for Middle East and Africa, adds: “By migrating to the cloud and replacing legacy systems with Infor, SDEC is demonstrating the power of industry-specific solutions to help organisations raise their efficiency, agility, and overall ability to serve customers and support national development plans. We look forward to continuing to support SDEC on its digital transformation journey.”
Engcon, manufacturer of tiltrotators, quick hitches and accessories for excavators has announced the introduction of the Engcon Ready option for the Doosan DX225LC-7X series of excavators.
According to the company, the option is the result of ongoing collaboration between Doosan and Engcon with the aim to provide an integrated solution between tiltrotator control system and machine with all its onboard functions and features.
The collaboration with Doosan has been going on for some time. The
engineering teams on both sides have been working closely all the way from the start when the features was decided, to the finish and start of production.
The Doosan DX225LC-7X is a fully electro hydraulic excavator with factory provided 2D machine control and the latest Doosan technology. As part of this technology offering the machine is Engcon Ready which allows the machine to be equipped with engcon’s MIG2 Grips and 3rd generation of control system, DC3.
The control system and machine controllers communicate over
CAN (Controller Area Network) which allows for a multitude of data to be exchanged between the two systems at very high speeds. Allowing for a deeply integrated solution for the benefit of the customer.
“The deep integration allows Engcon and Doosan to create a better operator experience,” said Fredrik Eklind Control System Product Owner at Engcon on the announcement. He added, “It allows the operator to get an overview and configure the functions of the MIG2 Grips directly in the Doosan machine display.
Caterpillar has launched five new nursery and landscape attachments for Cat Skid Steer Loaders (SSL), Compact Track Loaders (CTL) and Compact Wheel Loaders (CWL).
These purpose-built attachments are designed to cover multiple tasks, including the handling and scooping of trees, shrubs and bushes, removing and carrying stumps, and loading mulch.
According to the manufacturer, the new Cat nursery fork, tree scoop bucket and 0.76 m3 mulch bucket attachments improve machine utilisation for Cat SSL, CTL and CWL models while the new Cat stump buckets and nursery grapples are specifically
designed to efficiently work with Cat SSL and CTL machines.
The full range of new attachments feature durable construction for reliability in the field, and deeply serrated steps integrated into attachment design, so operators have secure footing when entering and exiting the loaders.
Cat nursery forks come in manual and hydraulic designs. Both offer a hydraulic pivoting fork that allows the left fork to swing open to fit around multiple root balls. Similarly, the new Cat nursery grapple can wrap around root balls ranging in size from 711 to 1372 mm without damaging the root system or tree.
Meanwhile, the new mulch bucket, with its narrow 1421mm width, can load material “inside the bed of most pickup trucks without concern for contact or damage,” the company says, while the stump bucket for Cat SSL and CTL models has been purposely designed for removing and carrying tree stumps. The other new attachment, the Cat tree scoop is capable of digging and scooping up 901mm in diameter and can move shrubs and small trees at nursery sites and in landscaping applications, the company adds.
Earthmoving machinery specialist Hidromek has launched a new remote-controlled operator cabin for backhoe loaders, hydraulic excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders and soil compactors.
According to the manufacturer, ‘HİDROMEK Opera’ has been designed to allow the operator “use any Hidromek machine remotely at any place and time without sacrificing comfort.”
It was exhibited at Bauma alongside the new generation series ‘Hidromek Next” which offers a HMK 140 LC crawler excavator equipped with inclination sensor, swing sensor, e-dig wall and e-trench systems, together with LIDAR technology.
In addition, the HMK 130 CS soil compactor and HMK 680 MG motor grader are also equipped with LIDAR technology, improving the safety of the operating zone, the company says.
Hidromek also used Bauma to demonstrate its new HMK 630 Wheel Loader which can be remotely controlled using the HİDROMEK Opera system.
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MB Crusher has introduced its new MB-HDS220 padding bucket with one-tonne weight, suitable for loaders and skid steer loaders from 4.5t to 11t.
The rotor sifter bucket, which has a load capacity of 0.6 m3 is designed to make work easier, reduce processing time and save on operating costs, the company says.
It’s coupling system allows for “maximum freedom of movement of the carrier machine” while the size of its inlet mouth (2.20m wide) facilitates loading by ensuring that the tracks or wheels of the carrier machine remain clean.
As with the other HDS models, the MB-HDS-220, which is designed for urban construction sites, gardening and landscaping, allows the rotors to be changed easily and directly on-site by the operator. This makes it a versatile machine, with which different types of material can be processed easily and quickly.
ATTACHMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO HANDLE TOUGH BRUSH CLEARING JOBS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS
Bobcat has expanded the company’s attachment range with the launch of two new Brushcat rotary cutter models and a new log grapple attachment for the company’s range of small articulated loaders (SALs).
The new Brushcat attachments offer cutting widths of 1118 and 1372 mm, respectively, and are the smallest models in the full line-up of Brushcat rotary cutters, which offers larger models with cutting widths of 1676, 1829 or 2032 mm.
Like the new smaller Brushcat attachments, the log grapple is compatible with both the Bobcat L23 and L28 SAL models. The log grapple is most suitable for landscaping and site clearing jobs and for those seeking maximum
productivity by increasing the versatility of their machines. The log grapple can also be used on the new MT100 mini track loader.
The two new smaller Brushcat attachments are designed to handle tough brush clearing jobs in a wide variety of applications, such as agriculture, forestry, landscaping, municipalities, parks and recreation areas. The light weight, short deck and superior oscillation of these attachments enable the brush cutter to follow ground contours in order to maintain a clean cut, even on slopes.
According to the manufacturer, the new Brushcat attachments feature a “high-efficiency, directdrive motor that maximises hydraulic horsepower for optimal cutting and mulching of tall, thick vegetation in one pass. The high cutting speed and heavy-duty blades maximise momentum to cut and mulch vegetation up to five cm in diameter.”
The new log grapple can tackle a variety of jobs from cleaning to recycling. It is ideal for cleaning up after cutting or trimming trees while Bobcat says it “brings the best out of Bobcat SALs [by] increasing their versatility and providing savings in both time and money.”
The heavy-duty blades maximise momentum to cut and mulch vegetation up to 5 cm in diameter
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Twheeled excavator, Engcon tilt rotator and insulated rescue plate, allows electric rallycross cars to be recovered from racetracks without any manual handling meaning no personnel have to walk on to the tracks and physically strap or hook the car to a recovery vehicle as would previously occur.
Patent pending, it is being trialled as part of the all-electric FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX) and is the first of its kind to be introduced to the tracks since the FIA began the electric transformation of its World RX race series.
Arvid Rinaldo, Brand Communication and Partnerships for Volvo CE, said, “With the speedy introduction of this innovative solution, we are living up to our commitment to push both our industry and motorsport forward when it comes to safety and sustainability.
Since safety is not something to be taken lightly, the FIA has introduced a smart trafficlight system as part of its new electromobility safety protocols. Whenever an electric rallycross car comes off the racetrack, a green light on top of the car indicates the safety status of the car. If it turns red, it indicates to those nearby that it is not safe to touch the car and to await official recovery of the vehicle.
Under the new system, once drivers have been safely recovered from the car by trained officials, the car is then carefully picked up by a flat insulated rescue plate, which is controlled, lifted, lowered and angled as necessary with a 360° Engcon tilt rotator attached to a Volvo EWR150E wheeled excavator.
According to Volvo CE, the EWR150 wheeled excavator, run on biofuels, offers a tight, compact swing essential for the complex maneuveres required during this process. Volvo CE has co-designed the
Benoît Dupont, Off-Road Category Manager for the FIA added, “Electric racing is a new technology which brings new challenges around safety – we need to adapt to that and create new tools. Volvo CE has been really proactive in helping us, creating a tool that allows us to remove the car in a safe and efficient way. And this is really what we were looking for – to add electric safety on top of efficiency.”
