Wacker Neuson to build compact excavators for John Deere
John Deere has entered into a supplier agreement with Wacker Neuson that will see the German equipment maker build small excavators for Deere. Following the agreement, Wacker Neuson will build Deere badged compact excavator models ranging from 1.7 to 7.5 tonnes. Deere says these models will be specifically designed and manufactured to meet the needs […]
Manitou transitions Mustang brand to Mustang by Manitou
The Manitou Group is changing its Mustang badge to “Mustang by Manitou” to appear on the brand’s skid steers, compact track loaders, compact excavators and compact wheel loaders. The transition from Mustang to “Mustang by Manitou” combines the strength of a structured network with the strong brand awareness of Manitou,” says Arnaud Boyer, Manitou Group […]
Deutz bolts electric drivelines to its engines
By using an E-Deutz diesel engine and driveline to power a generator and store energy in a battery pack, a Manitou telehandler has downsized from a 3.6-litre 74kW (100hp) engine to a 2.2-litre 54kW (73hp) engine by tapping the extra 20kW (27hp) from the batteries and generator to make up the difference. Previously, an engine […]
Trimble LAUNCHES AI-powered load scale FOR wheel loaders
Hitachi’s ZW250-6 is among the company’s wheel loaders that offers Trimble’s L3180 SmartScale as an option. Trimble says the Loadrite L3180 SmartScale system uses artificial intelligence for faster, more precise loading. And the company has joined with Hitachi Machinery Loaders in the northern hemisphere to offer onboard weighing system on select Hitachi wheel loaders. The […]
Gehl DL telehandlers come with all-in-one joystick control
Gehl has upgraded its telehandler line-up with its third-generation DL series, with all-in-one joystick control that emerged last year on Gehl’s RS5-19 model and now comes standard on all four models in the DL lineup. The joystick controls forward, neutral and reverse; boom extension and retraction; attachment tilt; and auxiliary hydraulics while the operator can […]
Wacker Neuson DW60 Dumper with dual-view rotating console
Barely two years since Wacker Neuson first unveiled its concept of a mini dumper with a rotating console, an updated version of this unique compact load mover is on its way to several northern hemisphere markets. The Wacker Neuson DW50 rotating console allows the mini dumper operator to face either the load or what was […]
Cat 918M loader ups capability with more options
Although it isn’t seeing any spec bumps or design changes, Caterpillar’s 918M is getting some capability boosts through the introduction of four more options that are now available on this popular compact wheel loader. Fusion Coupler First up is the Fusion Coupler. This Cat-designed system uses a constant pressure wedging mechanism that creates a “tight, […]
Cat 903D Compact Wheel Loader offers power and strength
Caterpillar has release the 903D for sale into Australia and New Zealand and this new model complements Cat’s existing compact wheel loaders the 906K, 907K and 908K. The 903D offers a comfortable operator station, a styling consistent with the Cat® compact wheel loaders range and an impressive combination of operating weight, power, and performance in […]
Hitachi ZW310-5 wheel loader allows Jeffries to lead the way
South Australian company Jeffries’ add a Hitachi hybrid excavator and wheel loader to help reduce on fuel emission. From humble beginnings carting horse manure for nurseries, South Australian company Jeffries has since grown into a specialised leader of organics recycling by developing world-leading organic recycling technologies. Today, specialising in the creation of valuable landscaping, gardening […]
Honda 50 year milestone in Australia
Honda Australia celebrates its 50th birthday in 2019, marking half a century since the company was first established locally on 4 February 1969. Honda products have been distributed around Australia by a variety of private companies since the 1950s. But the brand’s official local presence began when Honda Motor Company in Japan sent Mr. Hidehiko […]