Author: P&E Staff

Axle loads of 19,840 lb (9 t) for worldwide mobility Large working range with 203 ft (62 m) telescopic boom New cabs, crane control and gear unit First 5-axle crane worldwide with a width of 8 ft 4 in (2.55 m) At Conexpo 2023, Liebherr presents a mobile crane that takes the combination of mobility, economy and performance to a new level. The LTM 1100-5.3 offers a powerful 203 ft (62 m) telescopic boom and carries up to 37,250 lb (16.9 t) of ballast with a 26,450 lb (12 t) axle load on public roads. The new crane also offers economical mobility worldwide, as it can travel with an axle load of only 19,840 lb (9 t).…

The JCB Series III Loadall is a versatile and reliable piece of equipment that has become an industry standard for a wide range of applications. With its impressive lifting capacity, precision controls, and robust design, the JCB Series III Loadall is an ideal choice for farmers, construction workers, and anyone who needs a powerful and efficient machine to get the job done. One of the standout features of the JCB Series III Loadall is its lifting capacity. With a maximum lift height of over 9 meters and a lifting capacity of up to 5.5 tonnes, this machine is capable of…

Three new special application machines have been developed to maximise efficiency, uptime and safety on heavy-duty and demolition projects. Improved performance and safety The ZX390TC-7 tool-carrier model has been specially adapted to work with larger working tools, and can be used for secondary demolition works. The two multi-carrier models – ZX400MC-7 and ZX600MC-7 – are supplied with up to four front attachments and are built to meet the requirements of all demolition projects. They can complete the tasks of several machines on site, which simplifies planning, and minimises transport and personnel costs. They also improve performance and safety for operators. Meeting customer…

Asset Alliance Group has agreed an order with DAF for 1,500 new electric and diesel trucks. The UK’s leading short and long term truck rental and leasing company will take delivery of the vehicles from 2023 onwards. The order will include at least 75 full electric trucks. The order comprises a mix of New Generation DAF XF and XG tractor units for long and heavy haulage, as well as DAF LF and DAF XD vehicles with both electric and diesel drivelines for distribution and vocational applications. Purchased with full DAF Repair & Maintenance packages, the trucks will be maintained through…

C330 vertical lift compact track loader powers through each task on residential and landscape job sites. New track loader provides unmatched visibility to operators and designed with the Super Boom lift. Anticipated commercial launch is late 2023. New C330 vertical lift compact track loader will make its first public debut at ConExpo 2023. New Holland Construction is taking its compact track loader portfolio to the next level. The newest addition to the New Holland Construction lineup is the C330 vertical lift compact track loader: a medium frame, powerful machine with the ability to maneuver in tight spaces. The C330 vertical…

Caterpillar announces new options for the Cat Smart Grader Blade and Smart Dozer Blade. The new external control kit for GB120 and GB124 smart grader blades expands use of these blades to Cat D and D2 series SSL and CTL machines, enabling customers with previous model fleets to run smart blades. The new 3D grade control kit uses existing connections to easily add automatic blade control to the Cat Smart Dozer Blade. Smart grader blades Cat Smart Grader Blades set the standard for machine and attachment control integration. Previously, these smart blades were made available for customers with Cat D3 series…

Plan to provide world-class integrated procurement and supply chain services First hub of its kind in the region catering to customers in the industrial, energy, chemical and petrochemical sectors Move expected to help customers drive supply chain efficiency and cost benefits, while reducing their carbon footprint through more sustainable solutions Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and international contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain have announced the signing of a shareholders’ agreement for a new Procurement and Logistics Hub in Saudi Arabia, to enhance supply chain efficiency and sustainability. It would be the region’s first…

DuBox, an AMANA company, shifts 85% of construction from its Saudi sites to new Rabigh factory The founding of this factory is aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which prioritizes economic diversification and sustainability Nearly half of the talent employed at the Rabigh factory is Saudi Leading regional design-build contractor AMANA is consolidating its leadership in modular construction with a new factory in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia. The factory is a response to the surging demand in the Kingdom for offsite manufacturing technologies enabled by DuBox and is vital to successful project delivery for the Kingdom’s raft of ambitious hospitality and…

After five jam-packed days of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions and countless networking opportunities, CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2023 have come to a close, but not before taking the construction industry to the next level. The show crushed expected attendance numbers, drawing over 139,000 construction and fluid power professionals from 133 countries to Las Vegas from March 14 – 18, 2023 – making it the largest trade show in North America with more than 2,400 exhibitors from 36 countries spread out over 3 million square feet of exhibit space. “The innovations in the construction industry unveiled this week…

Two entry-level packages for Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) intelligent compaction system Compact Assist have now been introduced to best match the varied demands of its customers on its line of Volvo Soil Compactors. Designed for customers who need some of the existing system’s functionality – but not all of them – the new ‘Lite’ and ‘Start’ packages unlock varying degrees of access to the core functions of Pass Mapping and Compaction Measurement Value (CMV) Mapping, all powered by the 10” Volvo Co-Pilot touchscreen. With these tailored solutions, customers can now more easily unlock the benefits of intelligent compaction, receiving only the…