Volume 1 No 3

The worldwide construction equipment magazine for • construction • demolition • quarrying • mining

Indepth preview of new products at Bauma 2010

CESAR security scheme expands into Europe

Sennebogen goes totally green and adds new cranes

Mercedes-Benz announces heavy duty Zetros trucks

New scale models and collectibles for plant enthusiasts

Workers prepare outdoor exhibits for Bauma 2010 EDITORIAL COMMENT Ideal opportunity for an industry health check As I type these words, Bauma is almost upon us and it promises to be a very good show in terms of new machine launches. Most of this issue is devoted to details of new products being exhibited at the show and many other machines are expected to be unveiled in Munich. Full details and pictures of the newcomers will be provided in the next issues of CP&E. However, seeing new machines is just one reason for visiting a major exhibition like Bauma. Equally important is the opportunity to network and discuss not only developments in technology and better operational practice but also the state of the industry itself. Being able to take an industry health check and assess future business potential is currently more vital than ever given the challenges faced by many companies in the last 18 months due to the global economic crisis. For most construction machinery manufacturers there was never any doubt that they had to be at Bauma. This is the world exhibition for the construction equipment industry and, as it is only held once every three years, being seen to be there, even in these difficult times is essential for all serious contenders. Whilst many stands will not be quite as lavish as they were three years ago, the exhibitors will be hoping that their investment in these cash strapped times will prove to be money well spent. They will be looking for signs of an upturn and more confidence from potential buyers. The scale of the recent downturn was highlighted by David Philips of Off-Highway Research at the recent CEA (Construction Equipment Association) conference in London. He stated that, for many manufacturers, unit demand has been down by as much as 80% and that there is little sign of any rapid recovery. As reported in our sister publication Contractors World, David Phillips says that the two markets where growth has been maintained are China and India. In other countries, he states that demand is becoming more positive but is at very low levels. At the recent IPAF Access Summit in London, the initial results of research commissioned by the International Powered Access Federation into the state of the access rental business was revealed. This indicates that the access rental markets in Europe (based on 11 countries) and the US have fallen by some 11% and 25% in value respectively since their peaks in 2008. Full details of this research will be available from IPAF at Bauma. The state of the UK rental access platform industry was highlighted at the IPAF Access Summit by AFI-Uplift Chairman David Shipman. He painted a gloomy picture by revealing that, since 2008, business levels have declined by 15% to 25% with a 10% to 20% fall in hire rates. With increased price pressure apparent from contractors, he proposed (and is financially prepared to back) the creation of an IPAF campaign to further promote the benefits of using powered access to help increase demand and justify higher hire rates. Meanwhile, there is some encouraging news from JCB. Chief Executive Officer Alan Blake says, “We are pleased to return to the position of being able to offer pay rises to our workforce. There has been a slight improvement in some markets which has led to some increased demand for JCB’s products and, while we can’t say at the moment if this situation will be sustained, we are pleased to be offering overtime and recruiting again.” These are certainly steps in the right direction.

CP&E Contractors Plant & Equipment Vol 1 No 3 Page 2 CONTENTS Page 2 Editorial Comment

Page4 Latest News Including CESAR goes European, new IPAF President, Australian Komatsu grader launch and new Zetros all wheel drive trucks from Mercedes-Benz.

Page 8 Sennebogen goes totally green as it adds more cranes The new cranes include more crawler and truck mounted models.

Page 10 Bauma Preview - Part 3 This latest indepth CP&E preview of new machines being exhibited at the world’s greatest construction equipment show includes: Page 10 Sandvik / LiuGong Page 11 JCB / Oil & Steel

Page 12 Takeuchi / Liebherr Page 13 Montabert / Vermeer / Case

Page 14 Maeda / Brendon Powerwashers Page 15 Doosan / Alimak Hek Page 16 Snorkel / Soilmec

Page 17 Bobcat / Komatsu Page 18 Hidromek / Doosan Portable Power

Page 19 Hartl / Hitachi Page 20 Manitou / Hinowa Page 21 New Holland / Husqvarna

Page 22 JLG / Wolff Page 23 Mastenbroek / Ruthmann Steiger

Page 24 Fuelling the passion for construction equipment models Nick Johnson reports from a UK model show were enthusiasts could view some of the latest ‘small scale’ machines prior to them being offered for sale at Bauma.

CP&E Contractors Plant & Equipment Vol 1 No 3 Page 3 CESAR goes European to help combat international plant theft Equipment theft is a huge, and growing, problem throughout Europe. Official insurance industry research estimates that the cost, to the construction industry as a whole, could be as high as Euro 5 billion in Europe. So, to help thwart the thieves, the CESAR security and registration scheme is now being promoted in Europe with backing from the European Rental Association. First introduced in the UK during 2007, CESAR stands for the Construction Equipment Security and Registration scheme. It is now supported by the British Home Office, many leading international manufacturers including Bomag, Caterpillar, Doosan and JCB as well as the British Machinery Insurers Association. With its highly visible triangular registration plates, This triangular CESAR registration plate (complete with CESAR acts as a powerful deterrent against theft and hidden security devices) will help keep this Caterpillar dozer as an invaluable aid in proving the identity and more secure and provide proof of ownership. ownership of a particular machine. Datatag manages the CESAR scheme and its security technology is used to permanently identify a given machine. CESAR security devices, fitted to every machine on the scheme’s register, include several tamper proof triangular registration plates (with a unique number for each machine), a number of RFID (Radio-frequency identification) tags hidden in the machine, forensic liquid DNA, and thousands of microscopic Datadots With 30,000 machines already registered on the scheme, CESAR already has strong established links with individual police forces and international police organisations including EUROPOL and INTERPOL. As soon as a CESAR registered machine is reported as stolen the machine details are circulated to over 187 police forces worldwide. This is one reason why recovery rates for stolen CESAR registered machines are six times higher than for unregistered machines. As a final benefit CESAR registration acts as a barrier to the ‘grey market’ of unofficially imported ‘developing world’ specification machines that fail to meet EU safety, environmental and homologation requirements. Only officially imported machines with the correct ‘CE mark’ can be registered on the scheme.

CESAR Steve Shaughnessy becomes the new president of IPAF At the recent annual general meeting of IPAF (the International Powered Access Federation), Steve Shaughnessy succeeded John Ball of Height for Hire to become the Federation’s new President. With more than 25 years’ experience in the access business, Steve Shaughnessy is currently the President of Canada-based manufacturer Skyjack Inc. He is the first US citizen to become President of IPAF. Steve Shaughnessy literally grew up in the access industry. He worked in the family business Shaughnessy Steve Shaughnessy of Skyjack (left) takes over as IPAF Crane Service in the USA where he ran its access rental president from John Ball of Height for Hire (right) while Tim Whiteman, IPAF Managing Director (centre) looks on. division after returning from his studies in Ireland and Nottingham and a period of employment with British Telecom. He was later regional vice president and chief operating officer of Chicago-based NES and, in October 2004, he joined UK-based A-Plant as director of its access business. He was managing director of rental company Loxam in the UK, before joining Skyjack. At the start of his two year term as IPAF President. Steve Shaughnessy told members that he “will carry on with the project of ensuring that North American access rental and training companies are familiar with the benefits of Page 4 CP&E Contractors Plant & Equipment Vol 1 No 3 IPAF’s powered access training programmes.” He considers it essential that operators in the largest access market in the world receive the opportunity to be trained to work at height safely and efficiently. “Steve’s unique experience from both sides of the Atlantic make him ideal as IPAF president,” said IPAF managing director Tim Whiteman. “His background in access rentals and manufacturing, spanning across the US and the UK, will be very useful as IPAF grows its activities around the globe.”

IPAF Organisation

Sandvik launches Basic Breakers in Kuala Lumpa A range of cost-efficient hydraulic breakers has been launched by Sandvik at a customer demonstration day in Kuala Lumpa. There are three models in what is called the Basic Breaker range. They feature a proven fixed-blow energy concept which maintains high-blow energy almost regardless of carrier size or oil flow. According to Sandvik, the Basic Range breakers are simple in design and thus utilise fewer working parts for reduced maintenance. Despite their simplicity, they do utilise a sealed nitrogen accumulator that protects the carrier’s hydraulic pump from pressure peaks in the breaker’s hydraulic circuit during operation. The use of silenced, box-type housings reduces noise and enables the breakers to be used in urban locations. For applications that do not require noise damping, the side-plate housings for both standard and side-mounted versions of the Basic Range offer added side protection for extended service life. The smallest unit in the Basic range is the BA505 which fits carriers This BA2323 is the biggest of three weighing 4.0 to 7.0 tonnes. The middle-sized BA707 is for 6.0 to 9.0 tonne new Basic Breakers launched by machines whilst the top-of-the-range BA2323 can be used on excavators Sandvik to customers in Kaula Lumpa. weighing 18.0 to 26.0 tonnes.

Sandvik

New Dash 5 Vantage graders from Komastu Australia Two improved articulated graders have been released in Australia by Komatsu. The latest Dash 5 Vantage graders are the models GD555A-5 and GD655A-5, which both feature a new cab, increased engine power and an upgraded dual- mode transmission system. Operating weight of the GD555A-5 is 17.1 tonnes, with variable power up to 144.0kW (193hp), while the GD655A- 5 has an operating weight of 17.6 tonnes, and variable power ratings of up to 163.0kW (219hp). Both graders are powered by Komatsu’s Tier 3-compliant SAA6D107E-1 – the same engine that is used in a number of other Komatsu machines, including WA250PZ-6 to WA380-6 loaders, PC200-8 to PC270-8 excavators and the Komatsu has launched D51EX-21 dozer. this GD555A-5 as one According to Kevin Edwards, of a pair of new Dash 5 Komatsu Australia’s National Vantage graders in Business Manager, the key Australia . advance in the new grader range is the visibility from the cab. “The graders’ new hexangular ROPS cab features a patented front Y-shape pillar and rear side pillar to give better visibility – and hence greater operator confidence and productivity – in all grader applications,” he said.

Page 5 CP&E Contractors Plant & As with Komatsu’s previous generation of graders, the new Dash 5 Vantage series incorporates a dual transmission system. This gives the operator the choice of direct drive (manual) transmission, as used on conventional graders, or torque converter transmission for improved control at low speeds and in final finishing – all at the flick of a switch. With these new graders, Komatsu has also developed a new non-stall transmission feature which is incorporated while in manual mode. If engine revs drop too far during direct drive mode in tough conditions, such that the engine approaches stalling speed, the transmission automatically switches to torque converter mode until the engine powers back up. The Komatsu Vantage Dash 5 graders sold in Australia will be factory-fitted so they can take Topcon machine control systems on a “plug-and-play” basis in the near future. Serviceability by having better engine access, spin-on filters and easier radiator cleaning.

Komatsu Australia New Zetros all wheel drive truck from Mercedes-Benz A new series of high capacity trucks with good off-road capability for construction site use has been launched by Mercedes-Benz – maker of the famous all-terrain Unimog. The new Zetros has either a 4x4 chassis or 6x6 chassis – both with permanent all-wheel drive. Its design is based on the chassis-drive technology of the Mercedes-Benz Actros family. The 4x4 Zetros has a gross vehicle weight of 18 tonnes, which enables a payload of up to 7.5 tonnes to be carried on the chassis. The bigger Zetros 6x6, which has a GVW of 27 tonnes, has a payload of up to 10 tonnes. The standard flatbed loading areas of the Zetros trucks are 4x4 is 5.1m long for the 4x4 version and 6.2m for the 6x6. The strengthened chassis is based on the Actros durable ladder-type frame, with open C-section longitudinal members and bolted C-section cross members. Inner reinforcements ensure they withstand the greatest loads. The front end of the frame has been re-designed and reinforced to allow front implements to be mounted, for the vehicle to be suspended or towed. The standard truck frame also enables many different bodies to be fitted. Both the Zetros models are designed to be This new 6x6 Zetros from Mercedes-Benz is said to combine the capable of fording and working in water to a depth of truck performance and payload of the Actros with the off-road 800mm, and with options available to increase this to capabilities of the renowned Unimog. 1.2m. Developed to complement the more compact Unimogs, the Zetros is a heavy-duty truck with a large load area which is able to traverse unmade roads, tracks and even rock-strewn open country. The new trucks have been launched in continental Europe, Asia and Africa as left-hand drive vehicles. The first right-hand drive vehicles will be available in the UK later in 2010.

Mercedes-Benz Wolffkran sponsors touring car driver The German tower crane maker Wolffkran has signed up as a new sponsor of the touring car driver Fredy Barth. By promoting the Swiss driver, the company aims to increase its international profile by having its name displayed during the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) races being staged around the world. “We look forward to supporting Fredy Barth’s ongoing sporting success, and also his social commitment to the Swiss ‘Children & Cancer’ research foundation, through our sponsorship”, say Dr. Hans- Peter Koller and Dr. Peter Schiefer, Managing Partners of Wolffkran. Fredy Barth says, “My team and I are exceptionally pleased to have such a respected and internationally-recognized sponsor as Wolffkran backing us with its full commitment.”

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CP&E Contractors Plant & Equipment Vol 1 No 3 Page 7 Having previously used the colour for its industrial handlers, Sennebogen has now ‘gone green’ across its entire product range including its latest cranes being shown at Bauma.

Nick Johnson reports. Sennebogen goes totally green as it adds new cranes In an industry where yellow equipment is the norm, the family owned Sennebogen company in Germany has decided to do different and paint all its machines green as standard. Previously the business had a green line of industrial handlers whilst its extensive range of crawler, mobile and truck cranes were yellow. The standard green finish for all Sennebogen machines will get its public debut at the Bauma 2010 exhibition where the company is showing a significant number of new and recently introduced cranes. One crane getting its world premiere at the show is the big 300 tonne class 7700 Star-Lifter, a significant leap upwards in capacity from the previous flagship - the 180 tonne 5500 Star-Lifter. The new 7700 Star-Lifter can be rigged with a 74.0m main boom and a similar length fly jib to provide a maximum lifting height of over Having become the largest crane in the 140.0m. In standard form the 7700 Star-Lifter has a maximum Sennebogen range, this 300 tonne capacity 7700 capacity of 280 tonnes but this can be increased to 300 tonnes with Star-Lifter gets its world premiere at Bauma. additional equipment. The crane is fitted with flat track shoes (with a maximum width of 1500mm) and its 8.3m width over tracks and 8.35m track contact length provides a stable base. The Sennebogen engineers have designed the 7700 Star-Lifter for ease of transportation between jobsites. By removing the tracks and hydraulically folding the cab, the basic crane superstructure and carbody can achieve a transport weight of less than 48 tonnes and a width of 3.0m. Twenty tonne crawler crane renaissance For nearly 50 years Sennebogen has been making universal rope excavators and cranes. It started off with small capacity machines but like other makers, the capacity of its smallest crawler crane has risen gradually over the years. Now Sennebogen is reintroducing a 20 tonne capacity duty cycle crane. Complete with a modern cab, the new 620HD becomes the modern version of the 20 tonne S1020R that was common in the 1970s. The 620HD has a lattice main boom that can be extended from a basic length of 6.0m to 20.0m. Extra lifting height can be obtained by using a lattice fly jib. To provide a more stable base for operation on site, the crane’s tracks can be extended sideways to provide a maximum width of around 4.0m. Like the old S1020R, the new 620HD incorporates a hydraulic folding mechanism into the base of its main boom so that a length of up to 12.0m (together with a equivalent fly jib length) can be folded for road transport. With boom and jib folded down (and tracks retracted), the crane’s transport dimensions are a length of 10.0m, a width of 2.75m and a height of 3.5m. Without the fly jib, the transport height is reduced to 3.13m. Also being exhibited is the latest 60 tonne capacity HPC60 telescopic boom truck crane. Designed for mounting on proprietary four axle

The latest addition to the Sennenbogen range of truck mounted cranes to be shown at Bauma 2010

Page 8 CP&E Contractors Plant & Equipment Vol 1 No 3 truck chassis, the new style crane superstructure from Sennebogen features a new five section telescopic boom that extends to a maximum length of 42.0m.boom. The crane is powered by its own 112.kW (150hp) engine. Intermediate telescopic boom crawler crane Slotting in between the 40 tonne 643HD and 80 tonne 683HD models in Sennebogen’s increasingly popular range of crawler mounted telescopic boom cranes is the new 673R. This machine has a maximum capacity of 70 tonnes and is equipped with a five section telescopic boom that extends to 42.0m. To increase operational flexibility, the 673R can be fitted with a 9.0 to 16.0m fly jib to achieve a top lift height of 56.0m. Two-hook operation is available using both the main boom and fly jib. For transport, the crane’s crawler tracks can be retracted so that overall width reduces from 5.3m to under 3.0m. The latest additions to Sennebogen’s materials handler line will also be on display in Munich. The recently introduced 818M is a wheeled machine weighing around 19.9 tonnes that has a special pressurised ‘Multicab’ elevating cab designed to aid recycling operations. This cab can be raised to provide a maximum operator eye height of 4.8m and it features a new angled lower screen that provides a good view downwards closer to the base of the machine. Joystick controlled steering is available as an option. Sennebogen has returned to the 20 tonne Powered by a 97.0kW (132hp) Cummins QSB 4.5 Tier III compliant crawler crane market with this new 620HD diesel engine, the 818M can be fitted with a 5.3m boom and a 3.8m arm whose lattice boom and jib can be easily folded to provide a maximum working height (with orange peel grab) of some down for road transport. 9.0m. There are single inline boom and arm cylinders with side plate protection. Another new wheeled industrial handler is the 19.5 tonne 718M which has been designed to carry a wood harvester attachment. This green machine is thereby aptly coloured to carry out landscape conservation work.

Sennebogen

Kobelco reveals its latest crane developments Bauma 2010 is being used by the Kobelco Cranes of Japan for the display of the latest variant of its 550 tonne capacity SL6000 as well as its ‘eco-friendly’ 80 tonne capacity CKE800. Both these crawler cranes will be shown in the colours of the companies that have bought them. The crawler crane hire company Weldex International is taking delivery of the SL6000 at Bauma and it has helped to develop the new fly jib being shown on the unit. The new 18.0m heavy-duty fixed fly jib has been designed specifically for lifting generator nacelles onto wind-turbine towers between 80.0m and 120.0m high. A new optional wider (1200mm) cab for the SL6000 also features load and winch camera viewing screens. The SL6000 can be rigged with a wide variety of boom and counterweight configurations, including an 84.0m maximum main boom and an 84.0m luffing jib combination. Weldex International already runs six SL6000 cranes in its hire fleet and they have been working in different parts of the world, from Brazil to Europe, largely on wind- turbine erection and other green-energy related projects, as well as petro-chemical refineries. The CKE800 on show at Bauma has been ordered by UK customer BPH Equipment. This company is a leading specialist contractor in piling, foundations and groundworks The new 18.0m heavy- engineering in the UK. It is a member of the large international construction group, Balfour duty fixed fly jib for Beatty. Kobelco’s 550 tonne SL6000 crawler crane This new 80 tonner will join the already extensive BPH fleet of 28 Kobelco crawler has been designed cranes, which includes models with maximum capacities from 60 tonnes up to 250 specifically to better tonnes. The CKE800 provides a choice of either power lowering mode or free-fall mode facilitate the assembly of for the winch drum. high wind turbines. Kobelco Cranes CP&E Contractors Plant & Equipment Vol 1 No 3 Page 9 3rd CP&E Bauma preview

Nick Johnson brings you the third CP&E preview of interesting new products to be seen at the Bauma 2010 exhibition being staged in Munich on 19-25 April. New products proliferate at Bauma As we prepare to publish, just days before the Bauma, companies are still making announcements on what they will be introducing. This is the final preview of what to expect. Next issue we will be looking in detail at all that is new and of interest. Official launch for latest Sandvik compact breakers The new Compact Range of breakers from Sandvik will receive their official global launch at Bauma. Available in three sizes – the models BR111, BR222 and BR333 – these breakers have been designed for use on carriers weighing from 0.8 to 4.0 tonnes. The new lightweight breakers have a streamlined shape to facilitate use in confined spaces. The units have only two moving parts and their simple design does not have tie rods. Sandvik states that the BR111, BR222 and BR333 breakers provide a constant blow energy to maximize their impact energy regardless of oil flow. The Compact breakers do not require periodical gas recharging. It is claimed that they can be resealed in 45 minutes, while the integrated single lower tool bushing can be replaced in only10 minutes. Sandvik will also officially launch its QI240 tracked impact crusher at the show. Developed over the last two years, this machine marries Sandvik impactor technology onto the crawler chassis of the QJ240 tracked jaw crusher. The result is a compact impact crusher suitable for use in smaller quarries with limited space where there is the requirement high levels of production. The QI240 is the first in a new range of Sandvik mobile crushers and screens that will be launched in the coming months. The new Sandvik BR111 compact Sandvik Mining & Construction hydraulic breaker weighs 65.6kg and provides an impact LiuGong rate of between 1000 The Chinese plant maker LiuGong is using Bauma both to exhibit new and improved and 2600 blows/min. machines and to reveal its European and worldwide expansion plans. The company, which was founded in 1958 in Liuzhou now claims to be the largest wheel loader manufacturer in the world – based on the number of units sold. At Bauma, LiuGong will be showing its new 816G compact wheel loader designed for the European market. This improved version of the established 816 has a bucket capacity of 0.8m³ and weighs in at 5,600kg. The articulated machine is powered by a 50.2kW (67hp) Yanmar Tier III engine coupled with a transmission/torque converter drive train. Complete with a Z-bar loader linkage, the As it plans an increased presence in Europe, LiuGong is showing 816G provides a useful breakout force of 55.8 kN this new 0.8m³ capacity 816G compact wheel loader at Bauma. and a maximum dump height of 2418mm. The operator gets a FOPS/ROPS certified cab with air conditioning and heating. Two doors allow access to the cab from both sides. Hydraulic excavators are another main product line for LiuGong and, at Bauma, it will be highlighting two new minis. The 904C and 906C have operating weights of 4000kg and 6000kg respectively and they are said to offer 15% more productivity than previous models. Fitted with a Tier IV Interim Yanmar engine rated at 36.2kW (48.5hp), the bigger 906C digs down to a maximum depth of 3875mm.

LiuGong

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Major launches and new machine branding from JCB This famous British plant maker is using Bauma to reveal a significant update to machines in one of its most important product lines. These as yet secret machines, as well as the other equipment at the exhibition, will have the new JCB logos. Bauma will mark the official introduction of this new machine branding with the letters JCB more clearly displayed in white on a rectangular shaped black background decal. Amongst the machine launches already announced (see previous issues of CP&E for full details) are two new compact excavators - the 8.5 tonne class 8085ZTS midi and the special Utility version of its 8018 mini excavator. There are also three new Loadall telescopic handlers – the ultra compact 515-40 (which is only 1.8m high), the 527-58 (with a maximum lift height of 5.8m) and the high capacity (5.0 tonnes) 550-80 which lifts to 8.0m. There are three new JCB Vibromax vibrating rollers. These are the 1675mm drum width VMT860 articulated tandem roller (that weighs 9250kg with ROPS/FOPS cab) and two walk-behind double The latest JCB branding is evident on this new drum rollers – the 700kg class VMD70 (with 650mm wide drums) VMT860 heavy articulated tandem roller which and the 900kg class VMD100 that has 750mm wide drums. weighs 9250kg and has 1675mm wide drums. Also new are two compact telescopic boom wheeled loaders. These are the models TM200 and TM220 that have respective lift capacities (with pallet forks) of 1800kg and 2200kg. Their telescopic booms provide maximum pallet placing heights of 4.5m and 4.6m.

JCB

Latest Oil & Steel platforms shown as production units Having revealed some new models as prototypes last year, Oil & Steel will be using Bauma to exhibit all its latest machines as production units. A useful update is the increase in platform capacity to 220kg which has been made to the Snake Compact series of vehicle mounted platforms (excluding the new Rent edition). This extra capacity is now available on the Snake 2010 Compact and Snake 1770 Compact platforms that are mounted on 3.5 tonne GVW vehicles to provide maximum working heights of 17.2m and 20.0m respectively. The new Snake 2010 Compact Rent Edition platform is a 20.0m machine on a 3.5 tonne chassis that has been specially developed for the self drive rental business. The machine has full hydraulic controls and an anti-collsion system on its telescopic arm. Having been previewed at the Intermat exhibition last year, the new Octopussy EVO line is the latest development of Oil & Steel’s popular spider style platform line. The new rubber tracked Octopussy E1550 EVO and 1800 EVO platforms offer maximum working heights of 15.0m and 18.0m.The 200kg capacity machines can provide a vertical path as their baskets are elevated due to their double pantograph articulated boom configuration. In Munich, Oil & Steel will exhibit its new generation Octopussy 1402 Classic model with its 200kg capacity basket This latest vehicle mounted Snake 2010 Compact platform from Oil & Steel now that provides a maximum working height of 14.0m and a features a greater basket capacity of 220kg. maximum outreach of 6.5 m. This cost effective, entry level platform has hydraulic controls, side extending tracks and the option of remote control.

Oil & Steel

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Takeuchi to preview new electric mini Having previously showed an electric mini excavator with a trailing supply cable (a machine conversion by its German dealer), Takeuchi is using this Bauma to preview a new self-contained electric mini. The electric TB117E weighs 1720kg and is said to be able to operate for a full six hours before recharging (which takes six hours) is required. Designed to reduce servicing and operating costs by 80%, the quiet, fume-free TB117E is planned to go into production in 2012. Now available is Takeuchi’s new 16 tonne class TB1160W wheeled excavator. Seen in Takeuchi will be showing the production version of its new TB1160W prototype form at the Intermat exhibition in Paris wheeled excavator which features a spacious suspension-mounted last year, this machine combines a wheeled cab. chassis made by Nobus in Germany with a similar superstructure to that used on the existing TB1140 tracked machine. Another newcomer on this Japanese manufacturer’s stand will be its 3.0 tonne class TB128FR. This zero tail swing mini excavator incorporates Takeuchi’s clever FR offset link that allows the boom and dipper to be angled back beside the machine’s cab in order to eliminate any front overhang and allow operation in very confined spaces.

Takeuchi

Liebherr launches include mobile crane with extending cab The new products being shown by Liebherr on its large and most impressive Bauma stand will include the three axle LTC1045-3.1 three axle mobile crane. This 45 tonne capacity ‘city crane’ has a 36.0m main telescopic boom and an innovative single control cab. For road travel, the crane is extended forwards and downwards from the crane superstructure to rest on the front nearside corner of the 6x6 carrier. Other new Liebherr machines on display will include the company’s first articulated dumptruck. Thought to be one of a new range of 6x6 ADTs, the TA230 Litronic weighs 23.3 tonnes and can carry a payload of 30.0 tonnes. Amongst the big machines being displayed by Liebherr are a 363 tonne payload T282C mining truck, a 100 tonne class 9100 excavator, a new 600 tonne capacity LR1600/2-W crawler crane (on a narrow base) and the 1200 tonne capacity telescopic boom truck crane launched at Bauma three years ago. Amongst the world premieres on the stand will be the innovative LH120C track mounted bulk material handler that weighs around 135 tonnes. Towering above the stand will be two big tower cranes – a very tall 630 EC-H 40 and a shorter but larger 1250 HC 50. The new 45 tonne Liebherr LTC1045-3.1 ‘city crane’ with its clever single cab Other new machines on display extended forward onto the front of the carrier for road travel. around the new Liebherr stand building include the 81K self erecting tower crane, the 60 tonne capacity LTR1060 telescopic boom crawler crane, an LRH100 piling rig, an LB16 rotary drilling rig, two ‘Generation 4’ pipe layers (the RL44 and RL64 with respective maximum lifting capacities of 45.9 and 90.8 tonnes) and an R924 Compact Tunnel short tail swing tracked excavator. Liebherr is also exhibiting a revised version of its popular A904C Litronic wheeled excavator. This 18.7 to 21.1 tonne machine has an improved undercarriage that provides better protection to the travel driveline.

Liebherr

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This new 0.80m³ capacity Montabert CRB751 crusher bucket weighs 3.5 tonnes and can be used on 24 to 34 tonnes excavators.

New crusher buckets and breakers from Montabert The Doosan company Montabert will be showing its latest Blue Line of hydraulic breakers and examples from its new range of crusher buckets. Suitable for use on excavators weighing from 8.0 to over 35 tonnes, the crusher buckets operate on a one- way auxiliary hydraulic circuit. There are four standard crusher buckets in the Montabert range – the CRB501, CRB601, CRB751 and CRB951. The CRB751 and CRB951 are also available as heavy-duty versions with the HD model suffix. Jaw openings range from 20 to 100mm on the 1.5 tonne operating weight 4.9 tonne CRB501. Complete with a patented main valve and an energy recovery system, the new range of Blue Line breakers complements the existing family of breakers from Montabert. The new units, which each feature a patented main valve and an energy recovery system, have been designed as entry level, quality breakers. The first model in the Blue Line range is the 1.7 tonne XL1700 breaker with a tool diameter of 137mm. This unit provides a blow energy of 3400 Joules and a frequency of 600 blows/min. It can be used on excavators with an hydraulic system able to provide a hydraulic flow in the range of 100 to 150 l/min at an operating pressure of 180 bar.

Montabert

Vermeer wheels in compact SC372 stump cutter Amongst the latest products on show from Vermeer is the compact SC372 self- propelled stump cutter. The machine is 1257mm wide with dual tyres fitted (or 884mm without duals) so it can access confined spaces. The SC372 is powered by either a 28.2 kW (37.8 hp) Yanmar 3TNV88- BCVR diesel engine or a 26.1 kW (35 hp) Briggs and Stratton Vanguard petrol engine which result in operating weights of 844kg 0r 1030kg respectively. With a 838mm wide chip blade, the SC372 has two-wheel drive and all- wheel drive configurations as well as an oscillating front steering axle. As an option, it can be fitted with Vermeer’s patented AutoSweep® system which monitors engine speed and automatically adjusts the cutter wheel sweep rate to maximize productivity and reduce premature wear. The new Vermeer SC372 has a chip Vermeer containment system which results in less cleanup and easier backfill of the hole after the stump cutting job is complete. Case brings new dozers to Bauma Having long retained bulldozers in its North American product line, Case is using Bauma to reintroduce these machines to European customers. It will be showing the new models 1650L and the 1150K in Munich and visitors to the Case stand will get the chance to win a trip to test drive the machines at the Case Customer Centre in Paris. The 15.3 to 16.0 tonne 1650L has a 3.2m wide blade with a capacity of 3.15m3 . The smaller 1150K weighs between 13.0 and 13.3 tonnes and its 3.21m3 capacity blade is 3.35m wide. Both machine have a Case 667TA/EDJ engine – with power ratings of 116.0kW (156hp) and 97.0kW (130hp) respectively – coupled to a hydrostatic transmission. The three track options are Extra Long Track (XLT), Wide Track (WT) and Low Ground Pressure (LGP). The biggest machines on the Case stand will be the new ME (Mass Excavation) version of the CX700B 70.0 tonne class tracked excavator. Another highlight is the new CX210B SL tracked scrap handler with a 5.2m gooseneck arm. Visitors can also inspect the expanded range of specialist attachments including hydraulic breakers, demolition and sorting grabs, concrete crushers, processors, pulverisers, shears

The bigger of the two new hydrostatic bulldozers being introduced to European buyers at Bauma is this 116.0kW (156hp) 1650L.

CP&E Contractors Plant & Equipment Vol 1 No 3 Page 13 3rd CP&E Bauma preview and quick hitch attached Scoop buckets. There is a new joystick steering option for the Case wheel loaders 521E to 921E. Bauma visitors will be able to sit in the cab of an 821E and experience the benefits of its fingertip steering control system.

Case Construction

New addition to Maeda compact crane line Kranlyft is using Bauma for the European launch of a new model in the Maeda range of compact crawler cranes from Japan. With its 2.93 tonne maximum lifting capacity, the new LC383M-5 represents an additional model in the Maeda range. Utilising Komatsu mini excavator components, the LC383M-5 is controlled from its operator’s compartment on the fully slewing compact radius superstructure. The steel tracked machine is 1.74m wide and has an operating weight of 4400kg. The Maeda compact crawler crane range is The big feature of the crane is its pick getting a new smaller and carry capacity of 1.47 tonnes. The size fully slewing model crane’s four section telescopic boom – this 2.93 tonne extends to a maximum length of 8.71m capacity LC383M-5. and it offers a maximum working radius of 1.84m. The LC383M-5 is powered by a 21.5kW (29.2hp) Yanmar 3TNV88 engine and the machine comes with a dozer / stabiliser blade as standard (complete with a crane/blade interlock system). A searcher hook and rubber track pads are optional extras.

Maeda

Brendon introduces hot water bowser washers The UK-based company Brendon Powerwashers is using Bauma to officially launch its range of hot water high- pressure bowser washers. Its new HWBBW50KPi is one of four new models in its hot water range which each incorporate a patent applied for diesel fired water plate heat exchanger for heating water up to 78°C. The HWBBW50KPi utilises some of the heat from its boiler exhaust to pre-heat the hot water buffer tank. The hot water heater control panel is located at the rear of the machine. Coloured LED’s indicate the burner status and low fuel or water conditions. The 24 Volt heater module in the HWBBW50KPi has been designed for removal within three minutes, as a self- contained unit for servicing or for replacement with a factory service exchange unit. The machine’s high-pressure CAT pump is fitted with heavy duty, high temperature PTFE seals and the pump manifold is also available as a factory service exchange unit. The HWBBW range is offered with maximum pressures of 238 and 340 bars and a flow of 12.5 litre/m. Engine options include Yanmar low noise diesels (such as the L100N) and Honda petrol engines (such as the iGX440), with automatic throttle control for quieter operation and lower fuel consumption. The machines are available in trailer or skid-mounted versions.

Brendon Powerwashers

The new high-pressure hot water bowser washer from Brendon Powerwashers being used to clean a telescopic handler on site.

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Doosan will be extending its range of standard sized reduced radius excavators at Bauma New excavators and loaders being launched with the launch of this 23.6 tonne DX235LCR. by Doosan Amongst the new orange earthmoving plant being shown by the South Korean plant maker Doosan at Bauma will be its new flagship tracked hydraulic excavator. With its operating weight of 71.5 tonnes, the DX700LC becomes the company’s biggest excavator The DX700LC is powered by a 6-cylinder ‘common rail’ Isuzu AH-6WG1X turbocharged diesel engine that provides 345.0kW (463hp). The machine has a new operating mode control system and an automatic 2-speed travel system. When equipped with 2.9m dipper arm, the DX700LC can dig down to a maximum depth of 7.8m. Doosan will also be showing its new 23.6 tonne minimal swing DX235LCR – the big brother to its 14.0 tonne class DX140R. The newcomer has a 123.0kW (166hp) 6-cylinder Doosan turbocharged diesel engine complete with ‘auto idle’. Maximum dig depth is 6.7m and there is a power boost feature that allows the machine’s operator to increase dipper arm and bucket cylinder forces by about 5%. Another new addition to the Doosan tracked excavator line-up is the DX380LC which weighs 37.9 tonnes. This machine is fitted with a 202.0kW (275hp) Doosan DL08 6-cylinder ‘common rail’ turbocharged diesel engine and an e- EPOS electronic control system. Maximum dig depth is 8.2m with the longest 4.0m dipper arm. An update in Doosan’s wheel loader line-up is the new DL420.It has a more powerful Cummins engine than its predecessor – the smaller DL400. The DL420 is a 22.3 tonne machine powered by a 10.8 litre, 6-cylinder turbocharged Cummins QSM11 electronically controlled engine. It has a standard bucket capacity rating of 4.0m³ and its breakout force of 210kN is claimed to be amongst the highest in its size class.

Doosan

Alimak adds extra large cages for 650 hoists Having first introduced its Scando 650 fully modular hoist system and a high-speed version at previous Baumas, Alimak Hek is using this year’s show to introduce an extra large cage model. The extra large Alimak Scando 650FC-XL offers internal cage lengths of up to 5.0m with widths of 2.0m and heights of up to 2.8m. With these large cages, said to surpass those on other existing standard construction hoists operating on a single mast, the 650 FC-XL makes it easier to transport long facade elements or other bulky materials. Loading materials by forklift or telehandler is also more convenient due to the large cage door opening. The Alimak Scando 650 hoists provide speeds of up to 54m/min and cage capacities of up to 2,500kg. The 650 FC-XL does not require a counterweight and it can utilise all the modular components from the 650 family in order to maximise operational versatility on different projects. Alimak Hek has also launched a new modular range of low height hoist landing gates. Developed in accordance with the new Machinery Safety Directive 2006/42/EU, these gates are available in bi-folding or horizontally sliding versions. They can both be used with or without a hoist ramp/bridge.

Alimak Hek The extra large cage on the new Alimak Scando 650FC-XL passenger/good hoist offers internal lengths of up to 5.0m with a width of 2.0m and a height of up to 2.8m.

CP&E Contractors Plant & Equipment Vol 1 No 3 Page 15 Unified Snorkel name and colours on new Tanfield platforms Having built up its access platform portfolio with the acquisition of UpRight in 2006 and Snorkel in 2007, the Tanfield Group is now introducing a new line of global products and a single corporate livery. The UpRight brand name is being replaced by Snorkel worldwide and all platforms will now be painted in the bright orange and white and black colours previously used by Snorkel. Before this logical brand unification, the Snorkel name was used in North America and Australasia whilst UpRight was used for the rest of the world. The newest Snorkel products being displayed at Bauma 2010 include the T46J telescopic boom lift and the S1930E, S1932E, S2632E, S2646E and S3246E electric scissor lifts. The show will also provide the full European debut for the SL30SL Speed Level Plus rough terrain ‘no- stabiliser’ lift, the S3368RT, S4390RT, S5290RT twin deck diesel scissor lifts, the PAM26 push-around mast lift, the SPM20 self-propelled mast lift, the TL39 trailer-mounted articulating boom lift, the A46T crawler- mounted articulating boom lift and the XT24SD trailer-mounted scissor lift with self-drive. The Snorkel T46J is the first in a new family of mid-size boom lifts To adopt a unified global identity, that will share a common chassis. Complete with a 14.0m telescopic Tanfield has chosen the Snorkel name boom and a 2.0m articulating jib, this machine has an operating and orange / white livery seen on this envelope that embraces a maximum working height of 16.0m and an TB46J (now T46J) telescopic boom lift, outreach of up to 12.2m. The machine weighs less than 6,400kg. so the UprIght brand and its blue colour The new generation narrow S1930E and slightly wider S1932E micro will become history. scissors will replace the popular MX19. Providing a maximum working height of 7.8m, they feature a new integrated control system with on- board diagnostics. The higher S2632E, S2646E and S3246E electric scissors will be phased in to replace the former UpRight X Series throughout the late summer and autumn of 2010.

UpRight

Cat components in new Soilmec foundation crane At Bauma 2010, Soilmec will introduce its latest ‘heavy duty’ crawler crane which is suitable for use with grabs and foundation equipment such as rotary drills. Designated the SC-65, this crane has a maximum capacity of 65 tonnes and a hoisting force of 240kN. A particular feature of the Italian made SC-65 is that it incorporates proven components sourced from Caterpillar. These include the 403.0kW (540kW) engine together with the cab and parts of the crawler undercarriage. The crane also has electro-proportional controls driven by an electro-hydraulic system. Soilmec will also be showing the latest version of its 100 tonne capacity SC-100 foundation crane complete with an SA-40 rotary drilling attachment. This crane has a redesigned main frame and this has helped reduce transport weight of the base machine to 50 tonnes. This combination has a revised DMS electro-proportional control system. Another notable Soilmec exhibit at Bauma will be the H-8 Hydromill with a DMS electro-proportional control system suspended from an SC- 120 crane. The equipment features a new hydraulic cylinder-based milling drum orientation system, a quick disassembly system for the drum motors, an improved correction system and better hydraulic seals. The combination is suitable for excavating diaphragm wall trenches up to 60.0m deep in hard rock. The weight of the crane and Hydromill is 178.0 tonnes. This new 65 tonne capacity SC-65 Solimec will also be exhibiting its new series SR-30 with a guided heavy-duty crawler crane from hydraulic grab for the excavation of diaphragm wall trenches. The Soilmec incorporates a Caterpillar telescopic Kelly bar on this equipment is made up of one fixed and three engine, cab and undercarriage telescopic elements and the mast can rotate by +/-45°. The main advantage of this SR-30 rig is that it can be transported complete with the mast folded down and the grab frame still attached.

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Bobcat showing latest excavators and loaders Now operating as a product brand within Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment, Bobcat will be using Bauma to show the latest models in its compact product line-up. New to the Bobcat compact excavator range This T50120 is one of the are the two models E45 and E50. Based on the four new rotating same platform, they have operating weights of telescopic handlers that 4634kg and 4905kg respectively and dig down Bobcat is introducing to maximum depths of 3.3m and 3.5m. Power through a badge comes from 4-cylinder Kubota V2403-M-DI- engineering deal with the TE38-BC-4 and -5 engines providing power Italian maker Dieci. ratings of 30.2kW (40.5hp) and 35.4kW (47.5hp). Also attracting attention will be the first of Bobcat’s new generation of skid steer and compact tracked loaders. These are the S650 skid steer (an addition to the range slotting in at the upper end of the mid size units between the S220 and S250) and the T650 (which fits in between the T190 and T250). They have operating capacities of 1282kg and 1224kg respectively. Bobcat is using Bauma to promote its return to the rotary telehandler market. Having discontinued its own rotary machines some four years ago, it is now launching four new machines as a result of a badge engineering deal with the Italian telehandler maker Dieci. The new Bobcat liveried models will have maximum capacities from 3.5 to 5.0 tonnes and lift heights up to between 15.7m and 24.5m.

Bobcat

European debut for Komatsu hybrid excavator With ‘green machines’ much in vogue at present, a major attraction at Bauma 2010 will be the European debut of Komatsu’s interesting PC200-8 Hybrid excavator. Claimed by its maker to be the world’s first hybrid item of construction equipment, this excavator has been on sale in its native Japan since June 2008 and during last year it became available in China and North America. However, despite its Bauma appearance the PC200-8 Hybrid is not due to become available in Europe until next year. Having been revealed as a prototype at last year’s Intermat show, the production version of Komatsu’s new 14.4-15.4 tonne PW148-8 wheeled excavator will be at Bauma. With a short tail radius of 1850mm, this machine has a 86.0kW (115hp) Komatsu Komatsu’s 20 tonne class PC200-8 Hybrid excavator features SAA4D10&E-1 engine and can dig down to 5.8m. an electric slew motor that utilises power gained from the regenerative braking of its superstructure. Weighing in at 37.5 tonnes (when carrying a 3.0 tonne demolition attachment) is Komatsu’s latest demolition excavator – the PC290HR-8. Available in standard and narrow ‘N’ undercarriage versions, this machine has an interchangeable high reach demolition boom and a standard digging boom. The latter boom provides a maximum height of 18.3m. Other new Komatsu machines on show include a wheel loader specially configured as a waste handler – the 2.0-2- 5m³ capacity class WA250PZ-6 – and a long reach (up to 12.3m) version of PC350LC-8 tracked excavator (whose operating weight in this configuration becomes 42.0 tonnes). Another newcomer worthy of inspection is the D65WX-16 dozer equipped with a foldable, power angle tilt (PAT) blade.

Komatsu

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Hidromek adds small skid steer backhoe loader A new mini sized backhoe loader is being introduced by the Turkish plant manufacturer Hidromek. The new HMK62 is a rigid frame, skid steer machine weighing 3.5 tonnes which has been designed and developed in-house by Hidromek. The HMK62 has a 0.35m³ capacity front loader bucket (with a breakout force of 3690kgf) and a sideshift backhoe that has a standard backhoe bucket capacity of 0.05m³ and digs down to 2722mm. The machine is powered by a 44.7kW (60hp) Kubota engine. It slots in below the company’s standard sized HMK102B and HMK102S backhoes. Hidromek will also launch a new 15 tonne class wheeled hydraulic excavator and a 37.3 tonne class crawler mounted hydraulic excavator. These models are This new skid steer HMK62 mini backhoe loader has become the smallest piece of contractors’ plant to be made by Hidromek in Turkey. designated the HMK140W and the HMK370LC respectively. Having been established in 1978, Hidromek has now supplied its machines to customers in over 50 countries. The company’s factories in Turkey have a total covered area of 63,177m2 and its future plans include the development of smaller (15 tonnes class) and larger (45-50 tonnes) tracked excavators.

Hidromek

More compressor options from Doosan Portable Power The Doosan portable power line-up is being enhanced with the introduction of the Ingersoll Rand 12/150 – which becomes the company’s largest single axle portable air compressor. Powered by a liquid-cooled Cummins QSB 6.7 6- cylinder engine rated at 164.0kW (220hp), this compressor has a free air delivery of 14.9m³/min (526cfm) at an output pressure of 12 bar. The modular design of the Ingersoll Rand 12/150 compressor allows easy addition of optional equipment such as an aftercooler and water separator system for abrasive blasting. An optional diesel engine exhaust spark arrestor is available to allow safe operation in hazardous areas. Another option is a The new Doosan Ingersoll Rand 7/41+ valve to close the air intake to the engine to prevent damage due to portable air compressor has this durable overspeed caused by volatile vapours in the atmosphere. ‘Tough Top’ polymer canopy that can be Doosan is also introducing a new version of its European style 4.0m³/ supplied, to order, in customer colours. min (140cfm) Ingersoll Rand 7/41 portable compressor. Designated the 7/41+ this machine is distinguished by its durable ‘Tough Top’ polymer canopy. This non-corrodible canopy can be supplied in customer colours and it is available as a retrofit item for existing 7/41 compressors. The Doosan range of portable generators includes a new AGC200 synchronisation option for the G250, G400 and G500 PowerSource models. Developed in cooperation with generator control systems maker DEIF, this synchronisation feature will allow specialist generator rental companies to manage and optimise generator fleet modularity and thereby increase utilisation rates.

Doosan Portable Power

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This PC2 is one of six new tracked crushers from Hartl which have been engineered to accept Tier 4 engines when they become necessary in the USA and Europe in 2011.

New generation Hartl tracked crushers Hartl Anlagenbau Gmbh of Austria will be exhibiting examples of its new six model PC range of tracked crushers at Bauma 2010. The smallest PC1 is an impact crusher that weighs 32 tonnes and has an inlet opening of 1010mm. Next in line is the PC2 which is a jaw crusher weighing 36 tonnes which has an inlet opening of 1020mm. Both the PC1 and PC2 are powered by a Caterpillar C9-St3 6-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine rated at 242.0kW (325hp). The machines have radio remote control, a vibrating chute with pre-screening, hydraulically driven main and side conveyors and a permanent magnetic separator. The mid size PC3 and PC4 are, respectively, fitted with an impact crusher and a jaw crusher (both with an inlet opening of 1250mm). Able to be set up within 30 minutes of arriving on site, they can process up to 300 tonnes per hour depending on the material and the infeed size. The top end duo are the PC5 Impactor and PC6 Jaw Crusher – each with an infeed opening of 1300mm. These machines come as standard with a double deck heavy-duty grizzly feeder that has interchangeable lower deck panels.

Harlt

Numerous newcomers from Hitachi at Bauma More than ten new machines are planned to be shown by Hitachi at Bauma this year. The newcomers include more Dash 3 mini excavators. These units include the ZX18-3 (1770kg) and ZX27-3 (2790-2890kg) conventional swing models and five minimal swing minis – the models ZX38U-3, ZX48U-3 and ZX52U-3. ZX29U-3, ZX33U-3, With maximum operating weights of 3320kg, 3580kg and 4070kg, the ZX29U-3, ZX33U-3 and ZX38U-3 short tail minis utilise ‘Eco Zone’ technology to reduce fuel consumption. They also have automatic speed control whereby speed is reduced when travelling with a heavy load or attachment The ZX48U-3 and ZX52U-3 short tail minis have operating weights of up to 5080kg and 5410kg respectively. They each have a EU Stage IIIA emissions compliant engine rated at 28.4kW (38hp) which powers a three pump hydraulic system. The company is also extending its wheel loader line upwards in size by launching the models ZW330, ZW370 and ZW550. These machines result from the alliance between Hitachi, Kawasaki and TCM which was formed in October 2008. There will also be new compact wheel loader launches – extending the company’s range down below its smallest current unit – the ZW140.

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Amongst the seven new Dash 3 Hitachi mini excavators being shown at Bauma will be this minimal swing ZX48U-3.

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The first sneak picture of New compact telehandler from the new compact MT625 Manitou Turbo telescopic handler The French machinery maker Manitou is which Manitou intends to using Bauma to preview a new compact telescopic handler. Designed the MT625 Turbo, the unit is expected to have a nominal maximum capacity of 2.5 tonnes and a lift height of 5.85m. The new design low boom telehandler has a side mounted 55.0kW (73.8hp) Kubota engine, a two speed hydrostatic transmission and a single JSM joystick control lever. There will be two new MRT rotating telescopic handlers with maximum lift heights of 16.0m and 18.0m. They feature new style cabs, easier to deploy stabilisers and an improved load chart. The units have been simplified but they retain the multi-purpose capability of being able to be used as a forklift, a crane or an access platform. At Bauma, Manitou will be celebrating 15 years of its Maniaccess powered aerial work platform business. The company will use the exhibition in Munich to display the new + version of its 16.25m working height ATJ165 4WD self- propelled boom lift. The basket capacity of the new ATJ165+ is 400kg (the previous model was rated at 230kg) and its basket width is 2.4m (before it was 2.0m). For easier entry to the basket there are now two access points.

Manitou

Hinowa presents battery powered ‘spider’ platforms At Bauma 2010 the Italian plant and platform maker Hinowa will be showing its Hinowa has introduced a lithium-ion battery power option for a latest line of LightLift spider style access number of its LightLift and GoldLift platforms. There are now IIIS versions of the Light Lift models 14.72, 19.65 and 23.12 which have automatic levelling and CANbus technology. These rubber-tracked platforms also have Hinowa’s RAHM system that allows remote location finding and machine diagnostics online. As well as petrol or diesel engine and electric motor options, LightLift models now be supplied with lithium-ion batteries. These batteries provide up to four hours of continuous operation and they only require two hours of recharging. Hinowa is also introducing a new GoldLift 17.80XL tracked access platform – a bigger version of its popular 14.70 (which is now available with lithium-ion batteries). Platform controls on the 17.80XL are hydraulic and the machine has the IIIS system with automatic levelling together with radio remote control. Another development being exhibited by Hinowa is its latest HS1100 and HS1150 Hi-Speed mini tracked dumpers. These Hi-Speed machines now have a top speed of 6.0km/h as opposed to 4.0km/h for the standard units.

Hinowa

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A short tail radius and this new triple articulation boom are two features of this new 15.0 to 16.5 tonne WE150 Compact wheeled excavator from New Holland.

First three WE series New Holland excavators New Holland is using Bauma to launch the first three models in its new WE range of wheeled hydraulic excavators. The initial trio will be the WE150 Compact, WE170 Compact and WE190 that have operating weights of 15.0 to16.5 tonnes, 16.8 to 18.5 tonnes and 18.4 to 20.4 tonnes respectively. The latest WE machines will progressively replace New Holland’s MH models which are derived from the past connection with O&K. The newcomers feature longer stroke joysticks with integrated control functions and lighter but stronger booms. Subsequent WE models will include the WE210, WE230 and WE230 Waste models. New Holland will also be exhibiting its new E10 micro excavator – an evolution of the established E09 design. The improved machine has extra weight, more power and increased hydraulic flow. The W190B Waste Handler wheel loader was new at Intermat and this Bauma will feature a waste handling version of the smaller W170B. The Waste Handler specification includes a cab screen guard, a rear grille guard, a bottom guard and extra protection for the articulation joint, front frame and axle, the loader arm cylinders and the front work lights.

New Holland

New Husqvarna demolition robot and power cutters Stockholm-based Husqvarna introduced its first remote controlled demolition robot – the DXR310 – last year and, at Bauma, the company will show its second model. The new DXR250 has a fixed length (rather than telescopic) middle arm so operating weight is reduced to 1620kg. The transport width of the rubber tracked DXR250 can be reduced to 780mm when the side extensions to its two stabiliser blades are retracted. The machine’s three articulating arms can be folded up to provide a compact transport length of 2288mm and a low height of only 1422mm. Equipped with either a 18.5kW or 22.0kW motor (powered by Li- ion batteries), the remote controlled (radio or cable) machine can utilise a small hydraulic breaker or shear out to a maximum forward reach of 4.5m. Husqvarna is also showing its latest K760 power cutter which replaces the popular K750. This 3.7kW (5.0hp) hand-held power cutter can be fitted with either a 300mm or 350mm diameter diamond blade. This new K760 features an Active Air Filtration system complete with a new centrifugal nozzle and paper filter. The K970 (with a stylish new casing) is replacing the K960 power cutter and the K1260 is superseding the K1250. Also new is the powerful WS482HF electric wall saw that has a blade capacity of up to 1600mm.

Husqvarna

The latest Husqvarna demolition robot is this DXR250 which weighs 1620kg and has a stowed width of only 780mm.

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JLG will be highlighting the subtle enhancements that it has made to its popular E300 series of electric boomlifts.

JLG showing enhanced E300 series platforms The aerial work platform and telescopic handler maker JLG will be using Bauma to highlight the improvements made to its E300 series of articulating boomlifts. These 1.22m wide direct electric drive machines provide a maximum working height of around 11.0m and have an unrestricted basket capacity of 230kg. Product enhancements include the use of new non-marking 25x7- 12 tyres and repositioned pothole protection bars (which make it easier to travel up slopes and over thresholds). The E300 series machines can now negotiate grades of up to 25%. The new generation E300 series platforms are fitted with new type 305A/h batteries that are smaller in size whilst providing a 20% longer duty cycle. Optional 375A/h batteries are available for maximum duty cycle applications. Other improvements to the E300 series platforms include better service access (with a swing-out battery tray), a new one-piece cast counterweight, better hydraulic tank filtration and a ‘Drive orientation’ feature. There is also a new gauge with digital indication of low battery charge, the hour meter and fault codes to make troubleshooting easier.

JLG

Latest Wolff luffers close gap in range The German tower crane maker Wolffkran will be showing its new This new 700B luffing 700B luffing jib model together with its latest horizontal jib machine jib tower crane will be one of machines – the 8033cross. Also being highlighted will be the company’s new marking out the 23 tower system. Wolffkran stand in the The new 700B together with the slightly smaller capacity 630B outside area at Bauma. are being introduced to fill the gap between the company’s established 355B and 1250B models. These new cranes have maximum capacities of 42.0 tonnes and 50.0 tonnes respectively. Their basic radius of 30.0m can be extended in 5.0m steps up to a maximum of 70.0m. The 8033cross is a 450 metre.tonne horizontal jib tower crane with an A frame carrying the jib stays. The machine’s maximum capacity is 20.0 tonnes and it can lift 3.3 tonnes out to its maximum radius of 80.0m. There are also versions that have maximum capacities of 16.5 tonnes and 8.5 tonnes. The new tower system 23 utilises 2.3mx2.3m sections supersedes the system 25 with 2.5mx2.5m sections. The use of high tensile steel allows the use of these easier to transport sections on cranes sized up to 700 metre.tonnes. The 700B at Bauma will be erected on system 23 tower sections.

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This new Mastenbroek M3500 Mastenbroek debuts new drainage trencher drainage trencher will be shown at The UK-based company Mastenbroek will be showing the first of its new Bauma complete with a Trimble generation of drainage trenchers at Bauma. The new crawler mounted M3500 GPS grade control system. weighs 22 tonnes and it features a mechanically driven trencher chain, simplified controls and an all-new operator’s cab designed to be ergonomically efficient. The M3500 at Bauma will be displayed complete with a Trimble GPS grade control for drainage trenchers. Powered by a Tier 3 compliant Cummins QSM 11 diesel engine rated at 260.0kW (350hp), the machine can dig trenches with widths of between 160mm and 400mm down to a maximum depth of 2.6m. The new trencher is designed to cope with difficult terrain and its undercarriage comes with side slope levelling. Additionally, its superstructure can be slewed for curved trenching applications. The machine has independent hydrostatic track drive and its oscillating tracks are fitted with 650mm wide triple grouser pads. Inside the elevating operator’s cabin there is single lever joystick to the digging mechanism and the operator gets an electronic machine display and controls. The machine also features independently raisable pipe boxes, folding pipe reels and safety compliant machine walkways to enable operatives to load pipes.

Mastenbroek

World debut for Ruthmann Steiger TB270 access platform This new 27.0m working height TB270 on a th The German access platform maker Ruthmann 3.5 tonne GVW chassis is the first of four 4 will be exhibiting its recently launched Steiger generation Ruthmann Steiger TB platforms. TB270 vehicle mounted telescopic boom platform. Able to be carried on a 3.5 tonne GVW (gross vehicle weight) chassis, this platform provides a maximum working height of 27.0m and an outreach of up to 14.8m. The new TB270 has a basket capacity of 230kg. The basket is adjusted hydraulically and it can be rotated through 180°. Entry to the basket can be made by means of steps on the vehicle chassis. The telescopic boom on the TB270 is made from fine-grained steel and it is carried on a new style ‘space frame’ turret. The platform can be mounted onto a 3.5 tonne Sprinter, Cabstar or Maxity chassis as well as base vehicles with an even greater GVW such as 4WD units. The TB 270 is the first of a new series of the 4th generation Steiger TB platforms. Three more models are being developed including the TBR 200 – with a new, lightweight telescoping boom system and jib that provides a maximum working height of over 20.0m – and the 23.0m TB230 and 19.0m TB190.

Ruthmann Steiger

CP&E Contractors Plant & Equipment Vol 1 No 3 Page 23 For a significant number of people, construction plant and equipment is more than a means to make a living. The machines often evoke a passion which creates enthusiasts who buy, modify or build scale models as well as collecting old specification sheets or other memorabilia. Nick Johnson reports.

Fuelling the passion for construction equipment models I have to admit that I like collecting scale models of construction machines and I am not alone. As the availability of good models has increased so has the number of serious collectors. And this month there will be quite a lot of visitors to the Bauma plant exhibition in Munich who will leave with at least one scale replica in their luggage. Whilst toy diggers and cranes date back much further, the volume commissioning of accurate models by the makers of construction equipment really took off around 1970. This was the time when two of the specialist plant model makers, the German companies Conrad (www.conrad-modelle.de) and NZG (www.nzg.de), first started series production. Then, as now, most models were commissioned by the makers of the Steven Downes display of models at the real machines who realised that being able to give a good small scale Spalding Show included two tall 1:50 scale replica of a machine to a customer was a good marketing ploy. So they Liebherrs – the 630 EC-H 40 tower crane from Conrad (foreground) and the paid the tooling cost for the die-cast metal model and also took the LTM11200-9.1 telescopic crane from NZG. majority of the models that were made. However, the remainder of each model run was supplied to specialist model shops around the world and these created the collectors market. Promotional shops now abound at Bauma At Baumas in the 1970s it was difficult, if not impossible for the growing number of collectors to actually buy models from the exhibitors. Now things are so very different as promotional sales areas feature on a great many of the larger stands. Having a new model for sale has, for many companies, become an integral part of the exhibition scene. Despite the economic downturn, many plant makers have still been commissioning new scale models and collectors will have more than enough ‘gems’ to see at this Bauma. Some of the new models have already been previewed at events like the Spielwarenmesse (International Toy Fair) in Nuremberg in February and specialist model exhibitions – such as Model Truck & Construction Plant recently staged in Spalding, UK. The Spalding Show (www.spaldingmodeltruckshow.com) provided a very good opportunity for plant enthusiasts to see some of the new models that will be available for sale at Bauma. Shown by collector Steven Downes (who produces the informative www.miniature-construction-world.co.uk website) were examples of new Caterpillar, Liebherr and New Holland models. The latest Liebherr models being produced by NZG include the unusual R944C crawler mounted tunnelling excavator (with interchangeable rotary cutter and digging bucket), the RL64 pipelayer and the LB28 piling rig. NZG is also known to be making 300 tonne capacity LR300 crane. All these models are in the popular 1:50 scale. New Holland extending model range NZG has also just produced its first 1:50 scale New Holland models. These are well detailed replicas of the B115B equal sized wheels backhoe loader and the W170B articulated wheel loader. Other new 1:50 scale models likely to be available for sale at Bauma are three versions of the New Holland E215B. Being produced by model maker Motorart (www.motorrartmodels.com), one E215B has an articulated boom with digging bucket, the second has a monobloc boom with a crusher attachment whilst the third has the deep digging Multi-Equipment with a monobloc Amongst the new Liebherr boom, three dipper arms and a digging bucket. models from NZG which Collectors will be pleased that more interesting will be available for sale in excavator models are being produced. NZG is the Liebherr Shop at developing two 1:50 scale versions of the big Hitachi Bauma will be this RL64 Zaxis ZX1000K-3 – one with high reach demolition pipelayer and R944C tunnelling excavator. boom and crusher and the other with a two–piece boom and crusher. Hitachi fans will also be pleased to know that model maker WSI (www.wsi- models.com) is to produce the Zaxis ZX870-3 in

Page 24 three versions including demolition variants with Demarec attachments. WSI is best known for its truck and heavy haulage models but it is now diversifying into plant and crane models. Having previously modelled a Spierings SK599 AT5 truck mounted tower crane, its latest 1:50 scale creations are an extremely well detailed Liebherr LTM1050-3.1 three axle all terrain crane and a Tadano Faun HK70 on a four axle Mercedes Actros truck. Model crane collectors will also be pleased that WSI is making a 1:50 scale boom transporter to go with the great NZG model of the 1200 tonne capacity Liebherr LTM11200- 9.1 telescopic crane introduced last year. The WSI boom carrying rig in Liebherr yellow livery has a four axle Mercedes Actros tractor units and a seven-axle Nooteboom rear support trailer. The Italian model maker Ros (www.agritec.it) has recently released a 50.21 rotary telehandler for Dieci in 1:50 scale and no less than four Wolff tower cranes in the smaller (HO railway compatible) 1:87 scale. The tower cranes, which include a good replica of the 355B luffer, should be available on the Wolff stand. Model displays new JCB Machine branding JCB has commissioned a new version of its 1:50 scale JS220 tracked excavator from Motorart. This model has a breaker rather than a bucket and it is finished in JCB’s new machine branding which is officially being launched at The New Holland range of 1:50 models is being Bauma. It will be available for sale on JCB’s Bauma stand. extended with (from front) the B115B backhoe Sandvik is another company with a model shop at the and W170B wheel loader from NZG and three show. It will be selling its expanding range of 1:50 scale versions of the E215B excavator from Motorart. models made by Conrad. These include the UJ440i tracked crusher, the LH621 low profile underground wheel loader, the DT1130i wheeled jumbo drill and the DP1500i Tophammer tracked drill. The first 100 customers who buy a tracked crusher model at Bauma will get a special gift. Caterpillar continues to issue new models through model maker Norscot (www.norscot.com) and the latest releases for 2010 include the D7E electric drive dozer, the 613G scraper and four asphalt pavers (the wheeled AP600D and tracked AP655D, both with or without canopies) in 1:50 scale. Norscot is also extending its range of vintage Cat models with the introduction of the 966A wheel loader. More new model releases of older Caterpillar machines are being made by Classic Construction Models (CCM) of the USA (www.ccmodels.com). Having already introduced 1:48 scale versions of the 988 wheel loader, 769 rigid dumptruck and D10 dozer, CCM is shortly to release a D9H dozer (surely a classic Cat if ever there was one) together with the interesting DD9H (two tractors coupled inline) and SxS D9H (two tractors coupled side by side) versions. More old Poclain excavators from Conrad To satisfy demand for old timers, Case has commissioned Conrad to make a number of Poclain excavators and the range is set to be extended at this Bauma. The sales promotion area on the Case stand is also expected to include at least one new Case model from Conrad of a new excavator – possibly a 470B ME with a breaker. Soilmec will have the new 1:50 scale model of its SR-100 at Bauma and Bauer could also have a new model at the show. The heavy haulage trailer makers Goldhoffer and Nooteboom are also expected to have new 1:50 replicas of their

Roddy Turner at the controls of his 1:87 scale Ruston-Bucyrus walking dragline which moves just like the real thing – including walking.

CP&E Contractors Plant & Equipment Vol 1 No 3 Page 24 The Meccano construction system has been used to good effect by Paul Jones to make these fully working replicas of the Caterpillar 245 excavator and 769C dumptruck in 1:10 scale. products available for purchase at the show. The truck makers, particularly MAN and Mercedes, should have sales stands with their latest small scale releases ready to tempt model truck collectors. Komatsu in Europe has commissioned models from Universal Hobbies (www.universalhobbies.net) and it is understood that the latest in the range is a 1:50 scale replica of the HM250 articulated dumptruck. Wacker Neuson also commissions models from this company and its latest releases include the Kramer 350 and 1150 wheel loaders together with the 850T telescopic boom wheel loader. Some machine makers make such large products that displaying them at Bauma would be impossible. To show its large 8750 walking dragline, Bucyrus International will have a very impressive 1:50 model from TWH Collectibles (www.twhcollectibles.com) on its stand. TWH also makes Grove, Manitowoc and Potain models and the first of its JLG platform models should be available for inspection on the JLG stand. The Spalding model show provided collectors with the opportunity to buy different buckets and attachments with which to customise their existing excavator models. Brian Blackman of BSB Models (Tel: 0044 (0)1424 423694) has produced diecast bucket sets for different proprietary excavator models whilst Gaz Evans (Tel: 0044 (0)1633 411646) has die-cast five different sizes of LaBounty MSD shears in 1:50 scale. Usefully the MSD shears have the mountings so that they can be fitted to either the boom or dipper of different model excavators. As well as being able to buy accessories, new and obsolete scale models, books and obsolete machine specification sheets, visitors to the Spalding Show could see To enable model excavator collectors to modify standard displays of model collections and one-off models made by models, Gaz Evans sells die-cast long reach arms and talented enthusiasts. dippers as well as attachments such as LaBounty MSD Roddy Turner from Haywards Heath in West Sussex, UK shears in 1:50 scale. brought along his most impressive 1:87 scale Ruston- Bucyrus 1260W walking dragline. This fully operational model is controlled from a full sized seat with joysticks – just like the real thing. Completed in 2006, this painted brass replica of the 1700 tonne 1260W took six months to design and five years to construct. The Meccano construction system has been used by Paul Jones of Cornwall, UK to make 1:10 scale working models of the Caterpillar 245 hydraulic excavator and 769C rigid dumptruck he displayed at Spalding. Complete with mock hydraulic cylinders, the 245 uses nylon cables to actually move the boom, dipper and bucket. A good example of modelling ingenuity. And last, but not least, something for the dedicated plant or vehicle enthusiast to put on the roof of their house or plant workshops – a weather vane. Peter Fussell of Stamford, UK (Tel: 0044 (0)1780 755215) produces a variety of cast iron and aluminium weather vanes depicting vehicles and plant including an Aveling & Porter steam roller, a Caterpillar D2 crawler tractor, a JCB 3CX backhoe loader and a Land Rover. Unusual yet very effective for people who want to stand out from the crowd. [CP&E]

For plant and vehicle enthusiasts who want something a bit different, how about one of these eye catching weather vanes from Peter Fussell?

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Alimak Hek Manitou

Bobcat Mastenbroek

Brendon Powerwashers Mercedes-Benz

Case Montabert

CESAR NZG

Classic Construction Models New Holland

Conrad Norscot

Doosan (excavators) Oil & Steel

Dooson Portable Power Pioneer Pump

Hartl Ross

Hidromek Ruthmann Steiger

Hinowa Sandvik

Hitachi Sennebogen

Husqvarna Snorkel

IPAF Soilmec

JCB TWH Collectibles

JLG Takeuchi

Kobelco Cranes Universal Hobbies

Komatsu Vermeer

Liebherr Wolffkran

LuiGong

Maeda

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