Earthmovers & Excavators

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Earthmovers & Excavators

Red letter day • Yanmar’s debut electric mini excavator is set for an official European launch in October 2022

Precision control • Topcon debuts machine control system amid news for Aussie Volvo operators

Belting along • New power transmission products will help operators reduce downtime, Gates Australia says

Big mouth • With Bite Limiter technology, FAE’s new BL5/EX/VT forestry mulcher is ideal for handling and removing vegetation in wooded areas

Loads of potential • Upgrades to two series of Cat wheel loaders have provided improved productivity and lower maintenance costs

Tread softly • Two new mini hydraulic excavators have been added to Cat’s range and both are scheduled to hit Australia early next year

Top grade • The new 120 GC grader is built for reliable, low-cost operation

On target • Owners of Cat’s mini hydraulic excavators between six and 10 tonnes now have access to technology upgrades.

Power lifter • They won’t come into production until 2023, but electric cranes are not a dream, says Deutz

Smooth moves • Komatsu releases Smart Crane for harvesters

Fine art • Vermeer’s BC2100XL woodchipper can process heavy wood at high volume

Jolly good feller • New feller buncher boasts high performance and productivity

Rubber stamp • The export ban officially came into effect on December 1

Road worthy • Work continues on assessing the suitability of using recycled plastic in asphalt

Springing back • October was a good month for the construction industry as enquiries surged in NSW, the ACT and Victoria

Construction boom to continue • ACIF warns housing and infrastructure boom will increase costs

Concrete ceiling • Increasing parity seen for women in construction but major challenges remain

Holiday break • Stopping procurement processes over the holiday season will help workers perform better, five industry groups say

Power plan • The Property Council of Australia says planning for the needs of electric vehicles now will help save time and money later

Doing the groundwork • The RiverBend Organics Pty Ltd team in the Hunter Valley region has been utilising Hyundai wheel loader and crawler excavator firepower for many years. With a need to fill the trucks at the quarry gate, as well as a desire to innovate with high tech composting solutions, Chris Ditton recognises that pure machine muscle and smarter ways of working both have parts to play in succeeding in the field

Tech feat • Bobcat’s new all-electric track loader recognised for innovation – one of seven in Doosan’s product line-up

Celebration time • Kobelco holds ceremony for its 300,000th excavator built in Hiroshima

Taking action • Feedback from frontline workers is key to improving safety in the construction industry

Let’s make a deal • Queensland infrastructure investment needs a long-range plan

Main event • Upgrades to roads, water mains, sewers and dams were all recognised in the Civil Contractors Federation National Earth Awards

Many hands • Hastings...