Atlas Copco’s (Sweden) new crawler rig, the CM 785, combines the design of the 700-series with the well-proven features of the Atlas Copco ROC range. The new rig offers a range of improvements that leads to increased productivity.  

Western Star Off-Highway Truck Western Star Trucks is collaborating with J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers to build the ultimate truck for mining and quarry applications. The program provides customers with a new Western Star 6900 XD paired with a heavy-duty dump body from J&J. This truck is built to haul loads up to 40 U.S. tons. 

Sandvik to launch a drill for development in hard-rock mining Sandvik (Sweden) has launched a drill that is designed for use in rapid decline development in hard-rock mining, civil construction tunneling operations and for drilling 12 to 75 m2 cross sections. The drill incorporates the company’s TCAD system for increased productivity and better accuracy.  

Mobile Washing Screen from Terex Terex Pegson and Powerscreen, world leaders in mobile crushing and screening, will exhibit new Powerscreen Chieftain 1700 Rinser at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March 2008. It is a mid-sized, tracked mobile unit, available with two or three decks to complement the Chieftain 1400 and new Chieftain 2100X products and adding to the already hugely popular Powerscreen Chieftain range.  

Komatsu 930E-4 electric drive trucks to increase productivity Komatsu America will produce 930E-4 electric drive trucks that will be equipped with the FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System, an autonomous navigation system that allows the trucks to operate without drivers. Trucks equipped with FrontRunner can navigate a complex mining environment and deliver a 320 short ton payload of overburden and ore without drivers.