Mike Woof

Wirtgen is introducing its W 150 Fi planer, a mid-sized machine that now benefits from technology first seen in the firm’s larger mills. Power comes from a 9litre John Deere diesel delivering 313kW that meets the Tier 4 Final/Stage V emissions requirements.The machine is designed to cut a 1.5m width to a depth of 330mm, though it can be fitted with different width drums as well as a range of tooth patterns to suit the needs of the customer and the work being carried out.

Wirtgen is introducing an innovative concept for road construction in the shape of its new WRC 240(i) rock crusher. The machine has been developed from the firm’s proven soil stabiliser technology and is designed to break coarse rocks in-situ, as found in hand-packed pavement layers.It produces a homogeneous mix using a continuous process to a working width of 2.32m and a working depth down to 510mm. This enables an output of up to 600tonnes/hour. The market launch of the Rock Crusher will take…

Kohler Engines is unveiling its new Kohler Direct Injection Hydrogen (KDH) engine, an internal combustion engine that can run on hydrogen.

The UK’s National Highways has announced that Skanska has been named the preferred bidder for the contract for the Lower Thames Crossing project.

Trimble is offering a future with more efficient, optimised construction operations for faster project delivery

Earthmoving innovations are coming to market in the shape of new excavators and wheeled loaders

Liebherr is seeing strong demand for earthmoving machines, with healthy output at its earthmoving equipment factories

Bulldozers were amongst the first items of construction equipment to benefit from the use of machine control technology.

Liebherr is seeing strong demand for earthmoving machines, with healthy output at its earthmoving equipment factories

Trimble is offering a future with more efficient, optimised construction operations for faster project delivery

Kohler has developed a sophisticated compact hybrid system aimed at industrial applications

Kohler has developed a sophisticated compact hybrid system aimed at industrial applications

An array of new systems are being made available for concrete slipforming and compaction duties