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27.01.2012 Hitachi Logo Hitachi Full-Year Forecast

Hitachi Construction Machinery net sales and operating income for the nine months to 31 December, 2011 have increased. However the company has lowered its full-year sales forecast because of significant decrease in demand for hydraulic excavators in China. For the nine months ended 31 December, 2011, net sales were up +4.4% year-on-year at US$ 7.1 billion

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06.10.2011 Komatsu PC290LC-10 Komatsu PC290LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator

Komatsu America Corp. introduced the PC290LC-10 hydraulic excavator. With a flywheel horsepower of 196 hp (147 kW), the PC290LC-10 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage 3B emissions certified. Weighing in at 68,000 pounds (30,844 kg), the PC290LC-10 features improved hydraulic efficiency, improved operator comfort, easier maintenance, and improved performance to maximize productivity and minimize operating costs.

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WL 50 Wheel Loader

Wacker Neuson wheel loader to increase performance

The most powerful truck Volvo FH16


New Heavy Crawler from Terex Demag


Furukawa machines: High work rates


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27.01.2012

Caterpillar reported 2011 revenues of US$ 60.1 billion, up +41% year-on-year, while profit was US$ 4.9 billion - a jump of +83% compared to 2010.


Manitou and Toyota Material Handling Europe (TMHE) have jointly decided to end Manitou's exclusive distribution agreement for Toyota forklifts in France from 1 January 2013.


Husqvarna has introduced two new crusher attachments for its range of demolition robots, the 274 kg DCR 300 and the smaller 192 kg DCR 900.

Funny

"Think I need a new set of jocks"

Auto review

18.01.2012

2012 Chevrolet Colorado

2012 Chevrolet Global Colorado

General Motors unveiled the global 2012 Chevrolet Colorado powered by a pair of new turbo-diesel four-cylinder Duramax engines. The engines are available in both 2.5-liter and 2.8-liter displacements, with the smaller lump producing 150 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The larger, 2.8-liter turbo diesel yields 180 hp and a very impressive 346 lb-ft of torque.

16.01.2012
Unveiled 2013 Cadillac ATS

12.01.2012
Restyled 2013 Lexus LX 570

05.05.2011
Dartz Iron Diamond For Ladies Only

20.04.2011
Jeep Official debuts on 2011 New York Auto Show

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2013 Ford Taurus SHO

21.04.2011
2013 Ford Taurus Models

18.02.2011 2011 Ford Explorer Limited


27.08.2010 Brabus iBusiness Mobile Office


06.08.2010 2011 Ford Explorer Unveiled


02.07.2010 2010 Toyota 4Runner Test Drive – Part 2


Buses & trucks

27.12.2011

Freightliner SD trucks

Freightliner Heavy Trucks 108SD and 114SD

Freightliner has added two models to its line of SD trucks 114SD and a shorter 108SD. The 108SD has a 42-in. set-back front axle with ratings from 10,000 to 20,000 lbs. It can be speced with single or tandem rear axles with capacities up to 46,000 lbs. Engine choices include the Cummins ISB and ISC diesels with power ratings from 200 to 350 hp and peak torques ranging from 520 to 1000 lbs. ft.

02.11.2011
Luxurious Mobile Mansion EleMent Palazzo

18.10.2011
Cat CT680 New On-Highway Vocational Truck

19.09.2011
Altair First Hydraulic-Hybrid Bus

14.07.2011
Serial Hybrid Citea

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Kalmar Ottawa 4x2

10.12.2010
New Kalmar Hydraulic Hybrid Drive Terminal Tractor

03.09.2010 New Volvo 8900 Intercity Bus


24.11.2009 Coronado SD Heavy Vocational Truck


25.10.2007 MAN buses will stop global warming


01.08.2007 Li-ion battery powered buses will serve Olympic Beijing


Specialty vehicles

29.06.2011

Didgori armored personnel carrier

First Georgian Armoured Vehicles

First Georgian Armored personnel carrier - Didgori first time have been presented at the Independence Day of Georgia. The Didgori was developed by Delta research center of Ministry of Defense of Georgia, to meet requirements of the Georgian armed forces. Two versions of this vehicle were developed, a smaller armored scout car and larger armored personnel carrier.

15.03.2011
Mbombe Fighting Vehicle from Paramount Group

16.09.2010
JLG Contract from US Marine Corps

01.07.2010
Terex CD 225 Heavy Maintenance Crane (HMC)

15.06.2010
Military Snorkel Scissor Lift

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SWORDS robot

06.08.2007
US sends military robots to Iraq

24.07.2007 Canada adopts Swiss low-level air defence system


09.06.2007 LDV presents new rescue vehicle


04.06.2007 Military equipment from Terex


Aerospace industry

18.03.2011

Eurocopter EC145 T2

Eurocopter New Helicopter Version EC145 T2

At the Heli-Expo 2011 exposition Eurocopter presented its new model EC145 T2 – an evolved version of the popular twin-engine EC145 that incorporates new Arriel 2E engines, along with the company’s Fenestron shrouded tail rotor, upgraded main and tail rotor gear boxes, an innovative new digital avionics suite and a 4-axis autopilot.

06.04.2010
New Heavyweight Helicopter Avicopter AC313

01.03.2010
Boeing 747-8F First Flight

13.10.2009
Gulfstream G250 Super Mid-Size Jet

08.06.2009
Boeing F-15 Silent Eagle (F-15SE)

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AW189

02.08.2011
AgustaWestland New Generation Multi-purpose Helicopter AW189

20.07.2007 Possible causes of Brazilian plane crash


04.07.2007 Australia: a breakthrough in engine building


Maritime world

13.10.2011

ZR48 MTI

Corvette Inspired Powerboat

Marine Technology Inc. presented a sensational new powerboat in the form of the all-new 2012 ZR48 MTI. This remarkable vessel has been designed and developed taking inspiration from one of the most revered sports cars, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The ZR48 MTI carries an all carbon fiber structure and the powerboat has been manufactured using original Corvette parts.

24.08.2011
Jumbo Shipping New Heavy Lift Class

23.06.2011
Heesen Racing-Inspired Aurelia

15.06.2011
Majesty Yacht 70

30.03.2011
Ferretti 72-Metre Azteca Superyacht

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ORCAGENO Superyacht

08.12.2009
ORCAGENO Axe-Bow Superyacht

12.10.2007 Alternative to Offshore Fixed Platforms


26.07.2007 Pacific Northwest becomes a new home for Seawolf


16.07.2007 Hyundai Heavy Industries: a revolution in Korean shipbuilding


22.06.2007 Queen Elizabeth 2 to become a floating hotel


Railway transport

24.03.2011

CAF Class 4000 Train

CAF Class 4000 Trains Arrive in Northern Ireland

The first of 20 three-car diesel multiple-units for Translink NI Railways was delivered to Belfast docks, two years after the order was placed with Spanish manufacturer CAF under a £114m project. The Class 4000 is an evolution of the 23 Class 3000 (C3K) trains which CAF supplied in 2004-05, incorporating the results of passenger feedback and a reliability review.

13.05.2010
New High Speed Train from Siemens

15.12.2009
Siemens First Class 380

24.08.2009
New Class 7100 Locomotives from Siemens Mobility

16.12.2008
Automated Metro in Helsinki

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Bombardier ZEFIRO 380

20.01.2010
Bombardier Very High Speed Trains ZEFIRO 380

02.08.2007 Japan launches one more hybrid


05.07.2007 Japan introduces Bullet Trains


Portable power tools

12.12.2011

Doosan G325

Doosan Tier IVi Mobile Generators

Doosan Portable Power has released four models in its Tier IV Interim mobile generator line: G150, G190, G240 and G325 with power ratings greater than 174 hp (130 kW) and have been designed for the implementation of Tier IV final technologies effective in 2014. Also Doosan is finalizing the development of new G70, G85 and G125 models to meet the 2012 Tier IVi regulations for the respective power ratings.

06.12.2011
Atlas Copco New Generators

16.11.2011
Multiquip MQ Power Generators

24.10.2011
Atlas Copco QAS 150 Portable Generator

23.08.2011
Dual Pressure Air Compressor Doosan P260WYM/HP220WYM

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Atlas Copco QAS 600

12.01.2010
Atlas Copco New QAS 600 Generating Set

29.06.2007 More power with Atlas Copco


Construction & demolition

26.01.2012

Case CX210C

Case New C Series Crawler Excavators

Case Construction Equipment is to present seven models in its Tier 4 Interim-powered C Series crawler excavator range at the Intermat 2012 exhibition: the CX130C, CX160C, CX180C, CX210C, CX210C Long Reach, CX470C and CX470C ME. New machines are equipped with Tier 4 Interim compliant engines which use cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) to provide a cleaner burn.

25.01.2012
Caterpillar New TL1255C Telehandler

20.01.2012
Highway Wheeled Excavator Gradall XL3100 IV

17.01.2012
Terex and Sampierana Micro Excavators

28.12.2011
Terex AWP GTH-844B Telehandler

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Komatsu PC290LC-10

06.10.2011
Komatsu PC290LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator

03.06.2011 New Cat 966K and 972K Wheel Loaders


05.03.2011 Volvo BL61B, BL71B Backhoe Loaders


28.01.2011 Fuel Economy Case F Series Wheel Loaders


21.01.2011 Volvo New EC20C Compact Excavator


Farmer`s fleet

20.12.2011

John Deere 9560R

John Deere Scraper Special Series Tractors

John Deere launched 9R/9RT scraper special series tractors, three track models — the 9460RT, 9510RT and 9560RT and three wheeled models — 9460R, 9510R, 9560R, ranging from 460 to 560 horsepower. Deere`s 9460RT, 9510RT and 9560RT are equipped with four-ply 30-inch-wide rubber tracks designed for soft, low-friction and uneven ground, as well as resistance to high side loads.

14.12.2011
Agricultural Handling Manitou MLT 840

08.09.2011
Heavy-Duty John Deere H-Series Loaders

01.08.2011
New John Deere Combines

07.04.2011
Claas New Axion 900 Tractors

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New Holland NH2

24.09.2010
New Holland NH2 Hydrogen-Powered Tractor

01.12.2009 John Deere Updated 6030 Series


08.08.2007 Case launches Steiger and Magnum


02.07.2007 John Deere`s innovation in sprayers


15.06.2007 Cereals 2007 highlights


Warehouse equipment

16.12.2011

Hyster LO5.0T

Hyster New Tow Tractor LO5.0T

Hyster has released an electric tow tractor the LO5.0T. The new machine can pull 5 tonnes and meets the needs of manufacturing operations to carry material to production lines, making it ideal for the automotive and engineering industries and for any type of line feed operation. The new Hyster tow tractor provides a 5 tonnes pulled mass capability with powerful acceleration and a maximum travel speed of 7.0 km/h with load and 12.0 km/h without load.

07.12.2011
Nissan GO6 Series Pneumatic Tire Forklifts

26.10.2011
Jungheinrich New Electric Pedestrian Truck

29.08.2011
Hyster Forklift Trucks for Light Loads

21.07.2011
Kalmar `F` Series Heavy-Duty Forklift Trucks

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Yale ERC-VA series

04.02.2011
Yale New Forklift Series

09.07.2010 Jungheinrich New Double-Deck Pedestrian Truck


01.04.2010 Toyota Geneo-Hybrid Internal Combustion Hybrid Lift Truck


02.06.2008 Kalmar All-Electric Forklift Range


27.07.2007 Teletruks help the flow for Danone


Lifting equipment

09.12.2011

Kobleco CKS2500

Kobelco S-series Crawler Cranes

Kobelco Cranes has launched the S-series version of its newly upgraded mid-range crawler cranes aimed at all markets outside Japan, Europe and North America. The S-series covers markets outside Japan, USA and Europe. It comprises 10 models from the CKS, BMS and 7000 ranges, with lifting capacities from 60 to 250 tonnes. They have been newly designed, upgraded and improved with the customer requirements in mind.

01.12.2011
New Flat-Top Tower Cranes LC3000 Series

21.11.2011
Palfinger High Performance Knuckle Boom Loader Cranes PK 44502 and PK 48002

11.11.2011
China First 5-axis All Terrain Crane

09.11.2011
Snorkel Telescopic Boom T66JRT

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Link-Belt ATC-3275

11.02.2011
Link-Belt ATC-3275 All-Terrain Crane

14.01.2011 Link-Belt Latest Telescopic Crawler TCC-1100


01.10.2010 Manitowoc Grove RT9150E Rough Terrain Crane


18.12.2009 New Mobile Crane Grove GSK55


09.08.2007 Bil-Jax enters the new era of boom lifts


Roads & bridges

19.12.2011

Cat 12M2

Caterpillar New Fuel-Efficient Motorgraders

Caterpillar presented new motor graders the Cat 120M2 and 12M2 — with their all-wheel-drive (AWD) counterparts, the 120M2 AWD and 12M2 AWD featuring low-emitting, fuel-efficient engines meeting Tier IV Interim emission standards. The new M Series 2 models have wider net-horsepower ranges than their M Series predecessors.

29.11.2011
Caterpillar New PL83 and PL87 Pipelayers

11.10.2011
Case DV Series Double Drum Asphalt Compactors

08.08.2011
New Volvo Pipelayer Line-Up

06.07.2011
JCB New Compaction Plates Range

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Dynapac SD2500WS

15.04.2011
Dynapac New Wheeled Asphalt Pavers

20.05.2010 New Cat AP500E Asphalt Paver


28.01.2010 Caterpillar AP555E Mobil-trac Asphalt Paver


31.10.2007 Wirtgen SP 1600 to build stable parking areas for Airbus A380


18.07.2007 The advantages of Cat pipelayers


Mining jobs

21.12.2011

Komatsu HM400-3

Komatsu Tier 4-Interim Articulated Dump Truck

Komatsu has presented new articulated dump truck HM400-3 which is powered by a 469 horsepower, Tier 4-Interim Komatsu SAA6D140E-6 engine. Maximum gross vehicle weight is 162,569 pounds, and the truck can haul up to 44.1 tons, or 40 metric tons, at its maximum ground speed of 34.7 mph.

17.11.2011
Rockster R700S Tracked Impact Crusher

08.11.2011
Doosan DA30 Articulated Dump Truck

05.10.2011
Doosan DA40 Articulated Dump Truck

17.08.2011
Powerscreen Pegson XA750 Crusher

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Caterpillar 740B

08.04.2011
Caterpillar New B Series Articulated Trucks

25.02.2011 New Volvo Articulated Haulers


24.12.2010 Hitachi EH4000ACII Rigid-Frame Truck


22.10.2010 Kubota Compact Excavator KX057-4


17.09.2010 Komatsu WA1200-6 Wheel Loader for Mining Applications


Forestry machines

24.01.2012

Bandit 2250XP

Bandit 2250XP Stump Grinder

Bandit Industries introduced a beltless small stump grinder 2250XP. The new self-propelled stump grinder uses a heavy-duty hydrostatic motor to power its 20-inch (51 cm) diameter cutter wheel. The hydrostatic motor eliminates the need for a clutch, jackshaft, drive belt and belt tensioning system, saving on maintenance time.

29.12.2011
Cat C Series Wheeled Feller Bunchers

04.08.2011
Terex Enters Wood Business

22.03.2011
Multi-Tasking Cat 568 Forest Machine

26.08.2010
John Deere Improved H-Series Skidders

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PT-100G Forestry

02.12.2010
Terex New Forestry Compact Track Loaders

28.05.2010 John Deere Revolutionary E-Series Forest Machines


10.03.2010 Improved Caterpillar Wheel Feller Bunchers


07.05.2008 Volvo High Lift Wheel Loader L180F HL


27.06.2007 Turning farm logwood into cash


Components and technologies

23.01.2012

PowerLift System

Linden Comansa PowerLift System

Linden Comansa cranes in the series LC500, LC1100, LC1600, LC2100 and LC3000 will incorporate the new PowerLift system, which improves the load chart up to 10 percent with reduced speeds of trolley and hoist. With the incorporation of this system, the cranes will be able to move the rated load that is indicated in the chart to a major distance.

30.11.2011
Scania New Engine Platform

31.10.2011
Kohler/Lombardini Engines Meet Tier IV/Stage IIIB

28.10.2011
DEUTZ Engines at BICES 2011

04.10.2011
Manitex Redesigned Cab for Boom Truck Line

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Cat 501/501HD track harvester

01.04.2011
More Comfort Cabin for Caterpillar Track Harvester

11.11.2010 Low-Emissions High Power Cummins Engines for Hyster


08.04.2010 Komatsu America Tier 4 Diesel Engine Technology


03.11.2009 Caterpillar New Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB Industrial Engines


23.07.2007 Trimble: new generation of intelligent grading


Corporate news

27.01.2012

Hitachi Logo

Hitachi Full-Year Forecast

Hitachi Construction Machinery net sales and operating income for the nine months to 31 December, 2011 have increased. However the company has lowered its full-year sales forecast because of significant decrease in demand for hydraulic excavators in China. For the nine months ended 31 December, 2011, net sales were up +4.4% year-on-year at US$ 7.1 billion

19.01.2012
JLG Articulated Boom Lifts Production in Romania

11.01.2012
Expansion of Caterpillar R&D Center in China

22.12.2011
Navistar High Earnings Performance

08.12.2011
JCB Engine Program

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12.07.2007
Chrysler continues global sales growth

13.06.2007 Nihao, John Deere!


23.05.2007 Bobcat sale could prove lucrative


14.05.2007 New Holland to fight for football cups


24.04.2007 Bauma Reports: Caterpillar displays 60 new machines


Authorities & officials

19.04.2011

St. Petersburg. Gov. Valentina Matviyenko and MAN Truck & Bus AG CEO Georg Pachta-Reyhofen

MAN to Build Trucks in St Petersburg

German truck maker MAN has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with St Petersburg`s govenor, Valentina Matviyenko for building a euro25 million ($36 million) truck assembly plant in St. Petersburg. Gov. Valentina Matviyenko signed the document with MAN Truck & Bus AG CEO Georg Pachta-Reyhofen.

05.07.2010
Venezuela to Acquire Stakes in MAZ and BelAZ

02.02.2010
US Investments in High Speed Rail

25.05.2009
New Fuel Standards For Automakers

02.12.2008
Barack Obama to save US economy

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United States Secretary of Energy Steven Chu

11.02.2010
Cummins Receives $54 Million for SuperTruck and Light-Duty Projects

09.07.2007 Beijing bans cars to save clean sky


29.05.2007 Volvo will do the grading for UK army


15.05.2007 Hewden`s legal victory


13.04.2007 Selling biofuel to the rich is just a new phase of Brazil colony


Logistic headlines

23.03.2011

Kuehne + Nagel Logo

Kuehne + Nagel New Distribution Contract with BMW

Kuehne + Nagel has been awarded a three-year contract to manage the BMW Regional Distribution Centre in Vancouver, which services authorized dealers of Western Canada. The scope of services includes inbound goods receiving, put-away, storage, picking and packing, as well as administrative and dealer support for BMW automotive parts and accessories.

09.03.2010
Mazda appoints CEVA as Distributor in Italy

27.01.2010
IVECO Renews Contract with Kuehne + Nagel

14.12.2009
Caterpillar Logistics New Facility in Ohio

06.11.2009
CEVA Distribute BMW Parts in UK

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Vessel Efficiency System

18.02.2010
New Global Vessel Efficiency System from World Shipping Council

03.08.2007 CNH Global rejects CAT’s services


20.06.2007 Rotterdam wants to treble capacity


30.05.2007 Logistic market tends to globalise


28.04.2007 US container shipments up