As I noted in our mobile trends feature last month, the discussion around transitioning machinery to more efficient alternatives, particularly in embracing electric solutions has gained significant traction. This paradigm shift is not merely about the evolution of technology; it’s about redefining the very core of how construction machinery operates. Digital hydraulics, especially when combined […]
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Mobile machinery: working towards a sustainable future
All trends in mobile machinery development point toward creating more compact, fuel-efficient machines that reduce emissions. It seems like every day, news is released from key fluid power manufacturers, mobile OEMs themselves, and others about a transformation in off-highway machinery. These innovations are driving a wave of change that promises efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced performance. […]
Material handlers lead the charge to the future
Material handling machines lead the pack in terms of electrification and autonomy, as their compact designs are a perfect fit to test out sustainable options. As battery-powered machines continue to grow in the mobile market, one area stands out as an obvious choice for their expansion — mobile material handlers. The smaller size and lower power […]
Electrification for yard loaders and telehandlers from a single source
Electrically driven yard loaders and telehandlers have already been working successfully in agriculture and at transshipment points for some time. The drive concepts are constantly being optimized, and new components are coming onto the market. HAWE’s electrification experts advise on concept development and component selection. In electrification, the entire vehicle is often not redesigned, but […]
Hybrid mobile machines offer a bridge to the future
Diesel-electric mobile machines provide many of the benefits of electrification without the shortcomings. The push for electrification of mobiles equipment is in full swing, with dozens of OEMs showcasing battery-electric models that promise zero emissions, low noise, and minimal maintenance headaches. But the current generation of electric machines also has serious drawbacks. They struggle to […]
IFPE 2023 wrap-up: Danfoss launches Dextreme systems pathway
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its Dextreme systems pathway for excavators. Dextreme systems improve excavator energy efficiency by 15% to 50%, regardless of the power source, while maximizing productivity. The Dextreme pathway consists of three incremental system solutions: Swap, Flex, and Max. The simplest configuration of the system, Dextreme Swap, is now available. Dextreme Swap replaces […]
Danfoss partners with Volvo for field trials of its Dextreme system
Danfoss Power Solutions has partnered with Ashcourt Group to test the Danfoss Dextreme system in three Volvo excavators. Ashcourt, a building materials supplier based in East Yorkshire, England, expects the system to increase the productivity of its machines while reducing fuel consumption. The excavators were fitted with the Dextreme Swap system in collaboration with U.K. […]
Danfoss, Iowa State celebrate completion of off-highway vehicle chassis dynamometer lab
Danfoss Power Solutions and Iowa State University have announced the completion of the Off-Highway Vehicle Chassis Dynamometer Laboratory. The facility, developed and administered by Iowa State — with technical and financial support from Danfoss — enables controlled, dynamic testing of construction, agriculture, material handling, mining, and other machinery. It is the only facility of its […]
Moving from point A to B with hydraulics
Mobile material handling machines rely heavily on hydraulic technologies which pair well with the robust, sometimes challenging environments these machines work in. By Josh Cosford • Contributing Editor Material handling machines are some of the most widespread hydraulic applications developed. Where you must move product or material, a hydraulic machine is available to help. Industrial […]
Sorting out auxiliary hydraulics for mobile machinery
Understanding the hydraulic system is critical when choosing work tools and attachments for mobile machines. George MacIntyre and Ted Polzer, Product Managers, Case Construction Equipment, Racine, Wisconsin Skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs) are two of the most useful pieces of mobile equipment, and adding attachments makes them all that much more versatile when […]
