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Hitachi adds compact excavators to Zaxis-7 range
Two new models added to OEMs Zaxis-7 compact excavators range for the European market
Extinguishing EV fires poses unique challenges
When lithium ion batteries catch fire, they burn differently from internal combustion engines. Fighting those fires poses difficulties in vehicle fire suppression
Are governments going to start mandating for non-diesel-powered construction equipment?
As the UK considers a new strategy for decarbonising construction equipment, is it a sign that governments could start mandating for machines powered by something other than diesel?
Interview: Wacker Neuson gears up for John Deere excavator production
Gert Reichetseder, president and CEO Americas, talks about when to expect new models and how the market is shaping up to receive them
5 tech takeaways from CES 2024
Leading equipment manufacturers were a force at CES 2024, showing off tech for the future of construction and agriculture while hinting at a new world to come
Volvo reveals new compact excavators for North America
New EC37 and ECR40 models boast 10% efficiency increase and more spacious cabs
Nikken starts renting electric mini excavator
Bobcat machine now available from Japanese renter
Komatsu to show electric 13t excavator at Intermat
Model will be launched first in Japan as a rental product
Silicon Valley company develops off-highway electrification ‘ecosystem’
Will show electric mini excavator at CES show in January
Komatsu expands short tailswing wheeled excavator range
Range extended upwards with two models in 16-20t class
Equipment rental in 2023: The year in pictures
IRN takes a visual look at the highlights of 2023
The biggest developments in construction equipment in 2023
This was a year characterized by exciting advancements in power alternatives, operational digitalization, autonomous equipment and so much more
Hitachi invests in mobile energy storage technology
Construction OEM working with partners in Japan and the Netherlands.
The increasing affordability of electric construction equipment
Battery-powered machines are seeing more adoption from equipment rental companies, but many in the sector still need to be convinced
Machine control made for rental fleets
Topcon’s portable MC-Mobile machine control solution is made for use on compact equipment, bringing the benefits of digital construction to smaller contractors and rental fleets
Sany outlines its steps towards sustainability
OEM says it is increasing its sustainability though its production processes, supply chains and by how its equipment is powered
Kobelco Europe celebrates and anounces HQ move
Guests at 10-year event hear of HQ move in the Netherlands
Chinese dumping allegations put western fleet owners on alert
Ongoing investigations in both Europe and the UK center on low-cost MEWPs and excavators imported from China
First New Holland electric mini excavator on display
The E15X is one of the manufacturer’s new range of fifteen mini excavator models
VIDEO: Autonomous excavator builds six-metre-high stone wall
Researchers have developed an autonomous spider excavator capable of building stone walls by itself.
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