Are Asian manufacturers primed to be the new global superpowers of the industry? Callum Sarsfield, a founding partner at industrial and energy consulting firm Pullmann Global, recently talked with Alan Berger about the global battle for market share and innovation in the construction equipment industry. Mr. Berger was the senior VP of technology at Volvo […]
PRINOTH announces new Indiana rep
PRINOTH, Granby, Quebec, announced that MacAllister Machinery is the newest partner in its dealer network. Headquartered in Indianapolis with locations throughout Indiana, MacAllister will provide vehicle rental, sales, parts, and service for the PRINOTH Panther tracked carriers. Recognized as a leading construction-equipment dealer in the state, MacAllister Machinery first opened in 1945 and celebrates 75 […]
Land-management loader packs hydraulic horsepower
Caterpillar recently released the purpose-built Cat 299D3 XE Land Management compact track loader, which is designed to handle demanding vegetation-management applications such as right-of-way clearing near power lines, brush cutting, mowing and mulching. The machine is part of a new series of Cat D3 skid steer loader (SSL) and compact track loader (CTL) models that […]
AED Foundation addresses workforce shortage
The AED Foundation (AEDF) has developed a plan to stimulate growth in the mobile-equipment industry and address the technician shortage, titled Vision 2024. The AEDF is directed by members of the Associated Equipment Distributors, an international trade association based in Schaumburg, Ill. Goals of Vision 2024 include: • 100 accredited college programs • 50 recognized […]
CAN bus pressure transmitters for mobile hydraulics
Suco Technologies, Boca Raton, Fla., has developed the 063X family of pressure transmitters for operation in CAN bus systems in mobile hydraulics. The company’s 0630 series pressure transmitters support the CANopen protocol (according to CiA DS-301) with a data transmission rate of up to 1 Mbit/sec, which has established itself as the standard in the […]
MINExpo postponed until September 2021
MINExpo International, the quadrennial show for mining industry equipment manufacturers, engineers and users, has been postponed. In an announcement today, “The National Mining Association (NMA), the MINExpo International 2020 (Show) sponsor, has made its highest priority the health, well-being and safety of exhibitors, attendees, stakeholders and their respective families and colleagues, as well as our […]
“Donut” actuator takes on rotary applications
Toroidal Ram Systems Ltd., based in Auckland, New Zealand, has developed a unique toroidal-shaped rotary actuator for use in high torque, heavy duty applications. The Torlite is said to be the world’s first curved-ram hydraulic actuator capable of angular rotations of up to 120°. How it works The Torlite operates similar in principle to simple […]
On-the-go tire inflation for off-highway vehicles
Parker Hannifin has developed a Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) that is said to improve mobility when operating vehicles in severe off-road or soft-soil conditions. Suited for the agriculture, construction and military markets, this automatic tire pressure adjustment system lets the driver optimize tire inflation pressure from the cab while operating on varying terrains with […]
Parker advances mobile industry developments
At this year’s Conexpo/IFPE, a number of major manufacturers canceled their presence due to the risks associated with COVID-19. Parker Hannifin was among that group. An IFPE without Parker or any of the other large fluid power companies means attendees were not provided the chance to learn what these innovators were planning to showcase at […]
CreepDrive 2: High performance at low speeds
Poclain Hydraulics, Sturtevant, Wis., has launched the new CreepDrive 2 system that’s designed to help machine users maximize productivity, work quality and driver comfort. The CreepDrive system, a true hybrid mechanical-hydraulic transmission, allows vehicles to work at very low constant speeds regardless of the engine speed, providing auxiliary systems with the power they need to […]
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