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Kanu Equipment Ghana Limited has been appointed as the new Case IH dealer for Ghana, providing sales and service support for a wide range of Case IH equipment and machinery. Customers throughout Ghana will benefit from dealership facilities in both Accra, the country’s business capital, and Takoradi, the business capital of Western Ghana. The facilities include a parts counter, workshop and equipment warehouse. Kanu Equipment has recruited experienced team members with a passion for customer satisfaction to support Case IH agricultural machinery sales and servicing. Kanu Equipment was founded in October 2012 by Stephen Smithyman. “We are delighted to be…

Allison Transmission has introduced two new versions of its xFE fully automatic transmission for use in medium-duty trucks in the EMEA region. Available now, the 3000 xFE and 3200 xFE models are designed for engines producing up to 370 horsepower and 1695 Nm (dependent on the application), and gross vehicle weight up to 28.5 tons. Compared to the standard 3000 and 3200 Series transmissions, the new 3000 xFE and 3200 xFE can reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption by up to 3.7 percent. The greatest gains are made at speeds below 20 mph (32 kph), depending on axle ratio, and…

Caterpillar Inc. today announced the addition of 12 new models to the company’s rapidly growing series of Cat GC diesel generator sets for stationary standby applications and primarily targeted at the global electrical contractor market. Available to order today, the new Cat GC diesel generator sets targeted for Europe, Africa, the Middle East, CIS, South America and Asia Pacific include an additional six models with power ratings from 450 to 715 kVA for 50 Hz applications, as well as six from 350 to 600 kW for 60 Hz applications. Cat GC generator sets are value-engineered standby power solutions that simplify…

Sandvik will introduce innovative new products and services and showcase some of its latest technologies at mining’s largest tradeshow, including battery-driven equipment to enable emission-free underground mining and help customers improve sustainability and profitability. Sandvik will have several of its latest innovations on display for the first time anywhere at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2021 in Las Vegas, September 13-15, including its AutoMine Concept vehicle. The first fully autonomous battery-electric vehicle (BEV) for underground mining is equipped with new sensing capabilities and artificial intelligence to help the cabinless technology demonstrator perceive its surroundings and environment in 3D and react in real time,…

Sarens has placed an order for the Spierings battery powered hybrid cranes. The order exist three SK1265-AT6 eLift cranes and one SK597-AT4 eLift. It’s an essential step forward in the future where environmental friendly lifting will be more and more important. Sarens experience an increasing demand for electrical lifting solutions from their customer base, the ‘Zero-emission eLift’ solution of Spierings connects seamlessly to this demand. The Spierings eLift cranes can work electric on full speed and capacity by connecting only a 16A grid connection, that could be found at almost all lifting locations. Due to the integrated battery pack, peaks…

Bomag GmbH has appointed Kemach Equipment as its new dealer for South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland. The company markets the full Bomag heavy and light machine range from the global market leader in compaction technology. As the Bomag distributor, Kenmach will market the entire Bomag product range, including compaction machinery for asphalt, soil and landfill construction, milling machines, finishers and stabilizers/recyclers. The range also comprises soil stabilization equipment and binder spreaders. “Becoming the local Bomag dealer is an exciting opportunity for us to engage with a new product line and expand our customer offering. Bomag has an excellent reputation for…

Pioneering the future, SANY has been at the forefront of the era of new energy. Early in 2013, the electric truck crane STC75EV, a conceptual prototype, came into the public eye. At bauma 2020, an upgraded model, the purely electric 25 t truck crane STC250HBEV, was introduced, being seen by many visitors. But it is only recently that SANY’s latest version of this model became licensed for the road. Compared to the traditional 25t truck crane, the STC250HBEV adopts a purely electric chassis, enabling it to outperform the former with new features including substantial noise reduction, multiple work modes, and…

New electric forklifts from Linde Material Handling reach the performance level of IC trucks The new Linde X20 – X35 electric forklift models in the load capacity range from 2.0 to 3.5 tons are the first electric trucks to match the performance and robustness of Linde’s hydrostats, while offering the additional environmental benefits of battery-powered operation. Along with the likewise new electric trucks for standard applications (Linde E20 – E35), they are based on the same platform as the Linde H20 – H35 internal combustion trucks launched at the end of 2019. This ensures shorter delivery times, readily available options…

Battery-powered construction equipment is set to become an even more attractive option for construction companies. Wacker Neuson and BOMAG have agreed to use the same battery for their rammers. “Through our cooperation with Wacker Neuson, we are leveraging the experience of two innovative equipment manufacturers to offer our customers practical added value through the use of zero emission construction equipment,” explains Ralf Junker, President of the BOMAG Group. ”This is the next strategic step for us in expanding our product range. It also acts as a key stimulus for the entire industry in our efforts to drive the development of…

From 1 January 2022, vans of class N1, i.e. up to 3.5 tonnes permissible total weight, must be equipped with engines of the Euro 6d emission level. MAN Truck & Bus already meets this standard with its TGE vans – and thanks to the new engine control unit and revised AdBlue injection, it saves around ten percent CO2 with every kilometer. The entire transport sector is currently undergoing a transformation process. Very soon, electric drives in commercial vehicles will be as normal as the high-performance computer in your pocket already is. But on the way there, the combustion engine is…