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Doosan unveils Tier 3 compliant excavators
January 6, 2017
Doosan unveiled a new range of excavators that are all China Stage III compliant. While initially only for the Chinese market a Doosan representative confirmed that they will be offered for other emergent markets. The largest is the DX500LC-9C. In the 50 tonne class it is powered by a 257kW engine and has a 2.14m3 bucket.
New products from MTG help cut costs
January 6, 2017
MTG unveiled two new product lines at Bauma 2014 in Shanghai, China. VR Steel has been appointed as its mining dealer for China, in addition to its existing territory in South Africa. The StarMet rope shovel products are now available for the buckets of the P&H4100 and Caterpillar 7495 mining shovels and include teeth adapters, lip and side protectors. They have been designed with cost effectiveness and reliability in mind. MTG's Twist hammerless locking solution strikes a balance between penetration and ab
FPT Industrial rolls out new low emission engines at bauma China
January 6, 2017
FPT Industrial is introducing a new Tier 3 engine range at bauma China 2014. The new F5, NEF and Cursor Series engines include a range compliant with Tier 3 emission regulations for China, developed in partnership through its joint venture with SFH. The engines were developed with the assistance of SFH’s extensive research and development facilities both in Chongqing and Jiading-Shanghai.
New self propelled drill from Sandvik
January 6, 2017
Sandvik introduced its new Tiger range of top hammer drills at bauma 2014 in Shanghai, China. With a low centre of gravity and track driven the Tiger offers stability and high stability on uneven terrain. The DG700 and DG800, the two models currently launched, are designed with road cutting, pipeline drilling, foundation drilling, and production drilling in mid-sized quarries applications in mind. Crucial to their utility is the Sandvik rock drills which are coupled to a fixed boom and rod-handling syst
Lonking’s latest wheeled loaders offer higher performance
January 6, 2017
Shanghai-based Lonking showed three of its latest wheeled loader models at bauma China. The CDM858, CDM856 and CDM835 are designed to meet an array of customer needs, offering high performance, reliability and durability. The high specification CDM858 is powered by a Cummins QSB6.7 diesel rated at 164kW, which drives through a ZF transmission.
Sumitomo develops larger asphalt paver
January 6, 2017
Sumitomo has developed a larger, high performance paver to meet the needs for productive highway class machines in export markets. The new HA90C-2 is based on the earlier HA90C paver, which was only sold in China and also shares a common design and layout with the existing and well-proven HA60C/W. However the new HA90C-2 offers increased production and performance and has two new screeds allowing more paving options.
Volvo launches new mid-range excavator
January 6, 2017
Volvo CE introduced the new EC170D excavator at bauma 2014 in Shanghai, China. Filling the gap between the popular 14 and 20 tonne weight segments it combines smaller machine efficiency with big machine productivity. Weighing in at 17 tonnes it is aimed at applications ranging from general construction to site preparation. Power comes from a D4E Volvo engine delivering 90kW for a combination of high performance and low fuel consumption. An ECO mode increases fuel efficiency by reducing engine rpm withou
Ammann wins asphalt plant deal to Thailand
January 6, 2017
Ammann has won a significant order from a customer in Thailand for an asphalt plant at bauma China 2014. The plant is being supplied to a major Thai contractor, located around one hour’s journey from Bangkok. The customer has an older generation plant that will be retained, but is buying the newer and more sophisticated Ammann plant to help boost production.
Volvo Penta has engines for China III standard
January 6, 2017
Volvo Penta displayed a number of new engines for China and world markets at bauma 2014 in Shanghai, China. Throughout the year Volvo Penta has released new engines for a complete line of Tier 2 and Tier 3 engines. These share a common design with Tier 4 engines which means OEM manufacturers can fit an engine suitable for the customer and the applicable emissions standards without having to do a major redesign to accommodate a different engine.
Lonking releases three larger excavators at bauma China
January 6, 2017
Shanghai firm Lonking continues to grow its excavator business, moving away from its previous reliance on wheeled loaders. New model introductions are key to the development of the firm’s excavator range, with three larger models being seen at bauma China.
Fayat is boosting its share of the Chinese road machinery market
January 6, 2017
The Fayat Group is boosting its share of the Chinese market through a series of key model launches. One key launch is for the BF800C paver, which is available in a specification to suit Chinese market needs. Sales and marketing manager Jacques Bonvallet said, “Customers are now looking for high tech solutions and they are starting to change their minds.
Zoomlion integrates excavator models into range
January 6, 2017
Zoomlion has now fully integrated the excavator models it acquired recently into its product range. A key example of this business integration on show at bauma China 2014 is the ZE150R wheeled excavator model. This forms part of the excavator range bought amidst the wider acquisition of Chery Heavy Industries. The strategic acquisition has helped boost Zoomlion’s presence in the excavator market and the firm says it has managed to transition this additional segment and integrate the business into its operat
Atlas Copco launches new Chinese drill rig
January 6, 2017
Atlas Copco launched its new PowerROC T50 drill rig at bauma China 2014, in Shanghai. It was designed and is now built at Atlas Copco's Nanjing China facility but aimed very much at global market needs. York Yang, product manager in Nanjing joked, “We should design a product to drill holes in the customer's ground not the customer's pocket.” And with cost effectiveness in mind the T50 was developed.
Hitachi rolls out new excavators at bauma China
January 6, 2017
Hitachi has unveiled a new range of hydraulic excavators at bauma China 2014. High performance, productivity and durability are claimed. The models on show range from the powerful 69tonne ZX690LCH-5A to the 16.8tonne ZX170LC-5A.
Wirtgen Group’s recycling and Hamm compacting duo
January 6, 2017
The Wirtgen Group continues to develop its presence in the Chinese road construction market, with a new Hamm soil compactor playing a key role. Built in the firm’s Chinese facility, the 318 soil compactor has been designed and developed in China to meet the needs of local customers for a quality machine at an affordable price. The 18tonne compactor features a 2.22m wide drum and can generate compaction forces of 242kN or 331kN, with power from a 153kW diesel. For many Chinese road construction and road rebu
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