Mining and Construction Equipment Guide Africa

Category: Earthmoving

  • Updates for John Deere L-Series backhoes

    Updates for John Deere L-Series backhoes

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    Updates to the John Deere L-Series backhoe lineup enhance the productivity and uptime for professionals looking to lift more and multitask on the job site. The key backhoe updates include the introduction of precision mode, enhanced pilot controllers, two new rear quick coupler offerings and a redesigned hydraulic thumb. “Our L-Series lineup is popular among utility contractors,…

  • IronDirect rolls out line of Shantui crawler dozers

    IronDirect rolls out line of Shantui crawler dozers

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    After a successful preview at ConExpo, IronDirect is rolling out a line of 10 fully hydrostatic Shantui crawler dozers that feature excellent blade and track control, superior visibility and a new, comfortable cab. The lineup includes four standard-track XL models that excel in hard and rocky soil, and six low-ground-pressure (LGP) models for soft ground…

  • Liebherr unveils the new PR 716 crawler dozer

    Liebherr unveils the new PR 716 crawler dozer

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    Liebherr has extended its Generation 6 crawler tractor line with the new PR 716 Litronic. The line now includes six models, with operating weights ranging from 29,100 to more than 160,000 lbs. The PR 716 crawler tractor introduced at Bauma last April will be launched to the North American market this year during Conexpo. It has…

  • Cat is getting rid of letters in machine model names (except dozers)

    Cat is getting rid of letters in machine model names (except dozers)

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    Simply put, Caterpillar is running out of the alphabet. Because of this, Cat is dropping the letter modifier that for so long announced a new generation of Cat products and replacing it with a “Build Number.” This Build Number will not be in the model name that appears on the side of the machine. It…

  • Terex new standard in articulated haulers to be unveiled

    Terex new standard in articulated haulers to be unveiled

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    Terex Trucks will  unveil the new standard in articulated haulers CONEXPO-CON/AGG . The Scotland-based manufacturer will offer North American  customers  three years of full machine warranty, three years planned maintenance, and three years telematics as standard. Available with Terex Trucks’ line of Generation 10 articulated haulers, the brand new initiative is the first of its kind for…

  • Rolls-Royce moves into Excavator market

    Rolls-Royce moves into Excavator market

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    For the first time, Rolls-Royce will be supplying MTU engines for use in excavators, having won an order from British construction equipment manufacturer JCB. MTU’s Series 1000 engines are to be used to power new excavators in JCB’s JS 300, JS 330 and JS 370 series. The construction machinery manufacturer is choosing MTU for its…

  • MRT 2150 PRIVILEGE + ROTATING TELEHANDLER

    MRT 2150 PRIVILEGE + ROTATING TELEHANDLER

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    The MRT Privilege has impressive lifting height and reach capabilities through 360°. Its telescopic boom is ideally suited for precise control and efficient unloading and distribution. A maximum number of operations can be completed in minimum time from a fixed point. You control your productivity. FEATURES & BENEFITS INTUITIVE HANDLING The MRT Privilege is simple…

  • Liebherr PR 764 Litronic Crawler Tractor

    Liebherr PR 764 Litronic Crawler Tractor

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    Operating weight 45,220 – 53,590 kg Blade capacity 13.60 – 17.00 m³ Engine output (ISO 9249) 310 kW / 422 HP Engine output (SAE J1349) 310 kW / 416 HP Operating weight45,220 – 53,590 kgEngine output (ISO 9249)310 kW / 422 HP Engine output (SAE J1349)310 kW / 416 HPEmission stageIIIABlade capacity13.60 – 17.00 m³Travel…