Continental's RDT-Master off-the-road tire has been approved for use on Caterpillar's Off-Highway Rigid Dump Trucks globally. Facing the multiple requirements of earthmoving tire fitments, Continental's RDT-Master range includes three different sizes: 18.00 R33, 21.00 R33, and 24.00 R35. These...

Kleemann, part of the Wirtgen Group, has expanded its range of mobile screening machines with the new Mobiscreen MSS 502(i) EVO. With its compactness, the MSS 502(i) EVO is optimized for the lower feed capacity range of up to 350...

According to the latest research by Interact Analysis, the UK construction industry is facing a gloomy outlook for 2024, despite tentative signs that the economy is improving. A slump in the building industry - mainly caused by the rise...

According to an analysis by Persistence Market Research, the global motor grader market is projected to increase from US$4.1 billion in 2024 to US$5.8 billion by the culmination of 2031, encompassing the forecast period from 2024 to 2031. Throughout...

Liebherr and Fortescue, an Australian mining and green energy company, have developed a hydrogen-powered haul truck prototype. The T 264 haul truck has operated using hydrogen power for the first time in Perth, Western Australia. The successful operation of the truck, known...

Hitachi Construction Machinery has developed a real-time digital twin platform in cooperation with aptpod, a provider of fast data and big data solutions, and Unicast, a provider of IT professional services and robotic solutions. The platform reproduces the construction...

Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned toward the end of this decade. Testing in labs...

Manitowoc has introduced the Potain MDLT 1109 tower crane, the largest Potain tower crane designed specifically for the European market. Manufactured primarily at the Manitowoc factory in Moulins, France, the crane features compact transport dimensions and a streamlined erection...

Hamm, part of the Wirtgen Group, has launched the Smart Compact digital compaction assistant for the compactors in the HC series. The Smart Compact records and analyzes compaction-relevant data in real time and uses it as the basis for...

Caterpillar has expanded the CW coupler platform, introducing three new Cat Hydraulic Connecting CW (HCCW) coupler models. The new HCCW20, HCCW30 and HCCW40 quick couplers work with a range of tool carrier capacities, from 7.5 to 27 tons. Connecting...

Diamond producer Lucapa Diamonds owns 70% of Mothae Diamonds, an open-pit mine located in the diamond-rich Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, South Africa, which started commercial operation in 2019 following the commissioning of its kimberlite processing plant. The company relies...

ASTRA, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment and part of the IVECO Group, has selected Apollo Tyres’ EnduTrax tyres as original equipment (OE) for its range of heavy-duty off-road trucks. The agreement, which commenced in April 2024, marks...

Volvo CE has upgraded its new-generation L30 and L35 compact wheel loaders with increased functionality and an enhanced operator experience. Proven for operation across urban construction, municipalities, landscaping, agriculture and waste and recycling, these 5.7-6.4-tonne machines are now coming...

Develon has launched the new DX140RDM-7 demolition excavator. Like the three larger models from 31 to 61 tonnes, the new 22.5-tonne excavator offers multiple configurations to choose from, providing the customer with a range of solutions depending on the...

Vögele, part of the Wirtgen Group, has integrated its SUPER 1800-5(i) paver into the ‘Dash 5’ generation: like all the latest-gen road pavers, the machine combines user-friendliness, automation, economic viability and sustainability. With pave widths between 2.55 and 10...

Unicontrol, a Denmark-based provider of 3D machine control solutions for the construction industry, has launched its automatic solution for grading attachments. With features like automatic grade control, that supports a 6-way blade, and automatic side shift control, Unicontrol’s solution elevates...

Hexagon has acquired Xwatch Safety Solutions, a provider of machine control hardware and software technologies designed to enhance safety protocols on construction sites. This includes height control, slew control, and rated capacity indication (RCI) for heavy machinery, allowing operators...

According to IDTechEx's latest report, "Electric Vehicles in Mining 2024-2044: Technologies, Players, and Forecasts", electric haul trucks are on the cusp of significant growth, predicted to be a US$15 billion industry by 2044. The report explores the facets that...