Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance kit provides customers with a simple and accessible 3D GNSS system and dynamic payload metering. Drawing on a decade of experience and deep understanding of the intelligent Machine Control system, Komatsu now offers Smart Construction 3D Machine…
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Machinery buying guide
Make and model Ideally, we should know what we want to do with the machinery before we buy it. We already know that a bulldozer, possibly with smarter attachments than the common bucket, can do a lot. But from an efficiency point…
Hitachi launches Europe’s first 5-tonne electric excavator
Japanese manufacturer Hitachi meets the growing need for emission-free machinery and reinforces its commitment to a sustainable future with the introduction of a 5-ton battery-powered excavator. In addition to zero emissions, the first Hitachi in this class offers lower noise levels, increased…
New Caterpillar power machines
To support the energy transition to a low-carbon future, Caterpillar will showcase four electric machine prototypes, including battery prototypes, at Bauma 2022 from 24-30 October in Munich, Germany. Caterpillar aims to provide specific integrated solutions to help customers achieve their sustainability goals…
CASE CX15 EV mini excavator
CASE CX15 EV mini excavator CASE CX15 EV is a 1,300 kg mini excavator powered by a 16 kW electric motor. It features retractable tracks that reduce the width of the machine to about 79 centimetres for working in tight spaces. It…
5 things you need to know before operating a slope excavator
Operating an excavator on a slope is no easy job. Of course it’s not impossible, but it’s good to be informed before trying it. This operation is a challenge for both operator and machine. The chances of a rollover are much higher,…
Komatsu PC138US-11
The Komatsu PC138US-11 track excavator meets EU Stage IV pollution standard regulations. The excavator offers significant improvements in fuel consumption, offers 3G communications, improves operator comfort, and includes new safety features. The size of its platform makes the turning radius the same…