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TOBROCO-GIANT LAUNCHES NEW COMPACTION equipment. Scoring is based on the operator’s skills, efficiency,
RANGE as well as his or her competence in using integrated technology
Tobroco-Giant has added a new range of to enhance the machine’s performance. EQUIPMENT
compaction machines to its product range Qualifiers from the local dealer events will then move to regional
with the rebranding of the SAMAC vibratory semi-final competitions in October 2022. Nine finalists will
plates and rammers. A total of 24 models, emerge from the regional semi-finals and participate in the
available with either petrol, diesel or electric final competition in March 2023 at Caterpillar’s outdoor Festival
motors from Honda, Hatz or Yanmar, have Grounds exhibit during Conexpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, US.
been added to the company’s portfolio. The winner will receive an all-expense-paid trip for two to a
The launch follows Tobroco’s acquisition Caterpillar facility worldwide.
last year of fellow Dutch company ULBO
Machinery, which owned the SAMAC brand. HIMOINSA LAUNCHES NEW EHR BATTERY POWER
The range includes a roller vibrator, eight GENERATOR
reversible plates in the 180 to 485kg range and eleven single
direction plates weighing between 51 and 180kg. Best known for
its wheeled loaders and skid steer loaders, Tobroco-Giant said the
addition of the vibratory plate and rammer models reflects its aim
to become a “full-liner in compact equipment”. The company
currently produces more than 2,500 SAMAC compaction units
a year, but is aiming to scale-up to 10,000 units. Vibration plates
and rammers fit perfectly with its current GIANT models. Whether
it concerns earthmoving or rental companies, road workers or
landscapers, they are familiar with both brands and now have a
single point of contact for purchase, service and maintenance.
The company’s goal is to offer a comprehensive solution in the
future, so that customers come to the company for all their
compact machines. Made in Holland, just like its wheel loaders.
Giant is even the only Dutch producer of vibratory plates and
rammers. Among the 24 models to be added to the company’s Himoinsa EHR 45/60 battery power generator
offering is the 103kg GP1950E vibratory plate, which is equipped
with a Honda GXE2.0H electric motor and a 72 volt battery that Himoinsa has introduced a new range of EHR battery power
can be charged to 80% within an hour. The GP1950E, for which generators. Intended for energy storage and/or distribution, the
Tobroco-Giant was the first European manufacturer to receive units operate with zero noise or emissions.
permission from Honda Engines to produce the motor, is the first The units can operate on a stand-alone basis or they can be
of a new fully electric series being produced by ULBO Machinery. integrated with diesel or gas generators to create a hybrid system,
The E-model series machine range will soon include the E rammer which also supports the most efficient use of Stage 5 generators. A
GR740E and E-reversible plate GPR5575E. The compaction range hybridised system can reduce fuel consumption and CO2 output
will carry Tobroco-Giant’s yellow and grey corporate livery, and a by up to 40%.
logo depicting a compaction machine - rather than the wheel The HER generators can be recharged using public power grids
loader in the manufacturer’s standard logo. or renewable sources, such as solar panels.
This new product is undoubtedly another step forward in the
CATERPILLAR LAUNCHES OPERATOR CHALLENGE energy transition process. Himoinsa is working on the electrification
Caterpillar has launched the 2022-2023 Global Operator of products that will coexist with the traditional gas and diesel
Challenge, which offers the opportunity for machine operators power generation solutions offered by the company, as well as
from around the world to showcase their skills operating Cat continuing to optimise the reduction of the carbon footprint with
machinery. In the 2019-2020 challenge, 67 Cat dealers hosted increasingly efficient and environmentally sustainable generators.
local competitions, and operators from 30 countries participated. The EHR range features both 50 Hz and 60 Hz models, all of which
According to Caterpillar, the 2022-2023 competition will be the use lithium ion phosphate battery packs. The 50 Hz 10/20 model
company’s largest construction industry event of its kind. offers a nominal energy storage capacity of 21.3 kWh with an
More than 80 Cat dealers will host local, one-of-a-kind energy density is 111 Wh/kg. Operating temperatures range from
competitions, celebrating equipment operators and enabling -15C to 50C.
them to showcase their exceptional skills in fun and dynamic wayS. The units incorporate the HICORE battery management system
Whether their expertise lies in digging a trench, moving aggregates to efficiently control charge/discharge. These further allow the
or managing demolition, our Global Operator Challenge will be operator to select the most favourable power source for the load
demanding for even the most experienced operators. condition. Another feature is the Plug&Play mode, which allows the
The first round is from March to September 2022, and dealers will HER to automatically decide the best options based on constant
feature three different challenges on three separate pieces of analysis of the load profile and connected sources.

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