Category: Attachments
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Engcon mini-excavator sorting grab for 1.5- to 3-tonne machines
Engcon has introduced a new attachment, the SK02 mini sorting grab. The new attachment weighs 109 kg, making it ideal for small excavators in the 1.5 to 3 tonne range. The SK02 has a width of 400 mm (15.7 inches) and a maximum grab strength of 5.7 kN. Like most of Engcon’s hydraulic tools, the gate/bracket is attached…
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Epiroc ER 1500 Drum Cutter for 20 to 40 ton carriers
Epiroc AB, a subsidiary of Atlas Copco Group, has introduced the ER 1500 Drum Cutter excavator attachment at World of Concrete. The powerful transverse drum cutter is ideal for tunnelling, special foundation work, demolition and soil mixing, and features an integrated dust suppression system to help maximize safety. “The ER 1500 is designed for maximum efficiency to…
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Pallet fork frame features integrated walk-through design
Bobcat Company introduces a new pallet fork frame, making it the ideal solution for handling materials of all shapes and sizes. The new Bobcat pallet fork frame features an integrated walk-through design for easier operator entry and exit to and from the loader cab. In addition, the new design provides compact equipment operators best in-class visibility…
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Crane & Hoist Equipment SA to set new benchmark in the lifting industry
While a large market remains for rental tower cranes, this has to come to an end at some stage. This is according to Louw Smit, sales director of Crane & Hoist Equipment SA, who says there is already a distinct shortage of rental tower crane units locally. With more than 12 years’ experience in the…
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When artificial intelligence meets the construction industry
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in Aggregates Equipment, Asphalt Equipment, Attachments, Breakers, Compaction, Companies, Compressors, Concrete Equipment, Construction Software, Crushing & Screening, Demolition, Drilling, Earthmoving, Engines, Excavators, Generators, Graders, Hammers, Lifting, Loaders, Management & Maintenance, Material Handling, Pipes and Pumps, Safety & Security, Safety and Security, Scraper, Site Preparation, Surveying, Surveying and Location, Technology, Telematics and Machine Control, Tools, Transport, Trucks, Tyres, Underground utilities & PippingSo, what exactly is artificial intelligence? It is a collective term used to describe when a machine mimics human cognitive functions, like problem-solving, learning, and pattern recognition. AI includes a process called machine learning, whereby algorithms are used to enable a machine to learn from the data it is exposed to. Therefore, the more data…
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Genesis new Rail Breaker, GRB 30 design reduces jaw wear
Genesis Attachments announces its new Rail Breaker, GRB 30, featuring an innovative four-blade design that reduces jaw wear and maintenance. Featuring cutting blades on each side of the upper and lower jaws, the GRB 30 minimizes parent material wear, extending jaw life and reducing the need for build-up. A deeper jaw design provides increased bearing…
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ALLU introduces TS Drum Assembly
ALLU has introduced the new, patented ALLU TS® drum assembly construction, which allows customers in construction and recycling applications to achieve flexibility in performing multiple jobs with one unit, just by repositioning standard screening blades. Manufactured for the ALLU D-Series material processor attachment for excavators, loaders and other carriers – Allu screener crusher bucket frames – the core of the ALLU…
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New MB 1650 hydraulic breaker, lower weight, same high performance
An ongoing aim for Atlas Copco has been to assist customers to reduce their operating costs and the new MB 1650 hydraulic breaker is a typical example. Replacing the MB 1700, the MB 1650 is lighter and more compact yet gives the same high performance as its predecessor. The new design offers higher reliability, lower repair…
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Hammers hit high production targets in range of applications
Cat B Series hydraulic hammers (B20, B30, and B35) are designed for high production in a wide range of severe applications — such as quarry, road construction, demolition, and general construction — while keeping the user’s owning and operating costs at a minimum. The B Series uses a proven, simple design that ensures reliability, long-term durability,…
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Volvo launches Dig Assist in North America, an intuitive machine control solution for crawler excavators
The latest in a suite of programs offered for the Volvo Co-Pilot interface — Dig Assist provides real-time guidance for operators to ensure job parameters are met more quickly, more accurately and with improved site safety. Volvo Dig Assist unlocks the full potential of an excavator’s productivity. Utilizing Volvo Co-Pilot — the award-winning in-cab interface…