August

Komatsu’s latest excavator incorporates factory certified ROPS cab

Komatsu’s 23t PC228US-8 zero swing excavator completes the Dash 8 range in Australia and is the first in its excavator range with a ROPS cabin and factory installed certification label.

Bobcat’s E45 is a more refined package

Increased bucket forces, slew torque and reach, mark the advent of Bobcat’s E45 zero tail swing excavator.

PowerDigger Lite keeps buckets clear of pipes, cables

Designed with single slope applications in mind, Leica Geosystems’ PowerDigger Lite guidance system, is ideal not only for increasing productivity of mini excavators and backhoes but also for keeping their operators safe.

Toyota upgrades Huski steering

Toyota Material Handling Australia has fine-tuned its 5SK Huski skidsteer's hydraulic pilot-operated steering valves to enhance 'featherability' and therefore provide smooth, progressive control.

Allight launches Rotair compressors

Allight has added Italian-designed and made Rotair compressors to its power solutions range.

Hammer attachment cuts trenching by one third

Melbourne earthmoving contractor Andrew Zaf, has invented a hammer attachment which enables operators trenching through rock, to cut trenching time by a minimum of one third although it is more likely to cut time in half.

Jump start boosters tackle engines up to 2000kW

Mining strength jump start boosters are now available with the Australian release of US made SOS boosters.

Transit mixer is designed for tunnel work

The first Fiori DB 560T transit mixers will be available for delivery ex works Italy in December.

Unimog U400 fast tracked to Australia

Australia’s first specialised Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 has hit the country’s roads and rail tracks.

Unique Astec flywheels maximise tough trenching performance

Two new Astec trenchers feature a unique flywheel to minimise trencher stalls when pressure spikes are encountered in tough digging.

Gehl loaders turn at angles up to 45˚

Three all-new, uniquely different Gehl articulated loaders, feature tipping loads ranging from 873kg to more than 2.3t.