July

Anywhere, anytime engine oil test a winner

EngineCheckUp is a quick and easy one-step diagnostic system which detects and identifies the contaminants present in oil, reflecting the condition of the engine and revealing what would normally require expensive mechanical work to investigate.

The MHT780 expands Manitou’s heavy load telehandler range

Its 2.7t capacity at a forward reach of 4m, means Manitou’s MHT780 telehandler, is decidedly useful in say moving large blocks of stone, into positions that would otherwise be difficult to reach.

Bobcat Australia releases E42 excavator

Each E42 is delivered clamp-ready for operators who want to quickly and easily add and use a clamp.

The MHT780 expands Manitou’s heavy load telehandler range

Its 2.7t capacity at a forward reach of 4m, means Manitou’s MHT780 telehandler, is decidedly useful in say moving large blocks of stone, into positions that would otherwise be difficult to reach.

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.

Kincrome puts its mark on plate compactors

Kincrome is for the first time marketing plate compactors, in this case 60 and 80kg models.

Berendson set to meet check valve demand

Changes to the Australian Standard AS1418:2008 section 5, now specify that earthmoving equipment including backhoes, wheel loaders, excavators, tool carriers and similar units employed to lift and handle freely suspended loads (i.e. with a hook and/or sling) must be fitted with check and metering valves.

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.

Allight launches Rotair compressors

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

Portable conveyors simplify bulk handling

The British made Shifta range of aluminium frame, deep rubber chevron belt, portable conveyors, are designed to move 60t/h of anything from soils to aggregates.

NightOwl balloon light covers 6500m²

Bliss-Fox launched Nepean NightOwl® balloon lights at this year’s Hire and Rental Industry Association Convention on the Gold Coast.

Compact Manitou telehandler can access small buildings

With a height of 1.92m and a width of 1.82m, Manitou’s new MT 625 telehandler can easily access low ceiling buildings and basements.

Kleeman screening units gain surface area of up to 44%

In order to cope with greater overall performance, the surface of screening units on new Kleeman mobile impact crushers, have been significantly enlarged, for example by more than 44% on its MR 110 EVO model.

Environmentally-friendly reo takes out sustainable design award

Enviromesh, a new concrete reinforcing system with the potential to drive down costs, minimise concrete cancer and improve safety in the construction industry, has taken out the Excellence in Sustainable Design Award in the 2010 Australian International Design Awards, announced last Friday.