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EQUIPMENT HEXAGON ANNOUNCES ‘WORLD’S FIRST’ FULLY ELECTRIC hydraulic components, Hydrocan Engineering for automation,

SLIPFORM PAVER WITH 3D MACHINE CONTROL SOLUTION
and Degra for electro-hydraulic components.
Structural elements were provided by TJP Bladel and Van de Brand
Leica Geosystems, a part of Hexagon, and Roos Groep, a
company specialising in road construction, have announced
Metaal, with Ingenieursbureau Van Asseldonk offering advisory
that they have developed the ‘world’s first’ fully electric slipform
“Roos Groep envisions a future where nearly all concrete
paver, guided by Leica Geosystems’ 3D machine control solution.
The system features dual GNSS for heading and a total station for services and CE certification.
pavement jobs are executed electrically, significantly reducing
precise height control. By implementing machine control on top of the construction sector’s carbon footprint,” says Tom Roos, CEO
a zero-emission slipform paver, the company says that operational of Roos Groep. “Through innovation, collaboration with industry
downtime is reduced, energy efficiency is optimised, as well as partners, and a commitment to environmental friendliness, we
increased environmental and performance benefits. are driving a green revolution in construction.”
Other collaborators on the electric slipform paver included Statec The first mission of the slipform paver was to create a bicycle path
for design and drafting, Staad-Fusion for batteries, Hightide for in the municipality of Reusel in the Netherlands.

CATERPILLAR LAUNCHES EIGHT NEW LOADERS The new SSL and CTL models carry on Caterpillar’s new machine
Caterpillar has introduced eight new next generation skid steer nomenclature with the elimination of the series letter designation.
loader (SSL) and compact track loader (CTL) models. All next generation Cat SSLs are now identified by an ending
According to the world’s biggest construction OEM by sales, the model number of 0, while all CTLs have a model number ending
new skid steer loaders mark the introduction of the next generation in 5. The middle number represents machine size with a larger
design to this line. The new loaders are named: 250, 260, 270, number designating a larger machine.
and 270 XE. “We are excited to launch the next generation design for our skid
The new compact track loaders – 275, 275 XE, 285 and 285 XE – steer loader line and expand the performance capabilities to
are also said to mark the expansion of the next generation design more compact track loader models,” comments Trevor Chase,
for the CTL line, joining the 255 and 265 announced in late 2023. senior product consultant and new product introduction lead for
The largest CTLs ever produced by Caterpillar, the new Cat 285 Caterpillar.
and 285 XE compete in a new class size with greater lift height and “Their increased power, lift height, breakout forces, rated operating
lift and tilt breakout forces. Caterpillar says that the next generation capacity (ROC) and multiple high-flow auxiliary hydraulic system
SSL and CTL models are a “ground-up redesign that improves on options give customers a flexible, high-performance machine to
the features that made the previous series popular.” get the job done.”

NEW HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION LAUNCHES FIRST MIDI and automotive-style cab design, the E70D is set to redefine
EXCAVATOR expectations and bring a new level of performance and efficiency
US-founded and Italy-based New Holland Construction – a CNH for operators working in agriculture and construction segments.”
Industrial brand – entered a new equipment category with the
release of its E70D midi excavator. Highlighting safety, customisation, and tech on the New Holland
The new machine will make its debut in North America at the 2024 E70D
Farm Progress Show, which runs 27-29 August in Iowa, US. New Holland said development of the brand’s first-of-its-kind mid-
With max power of 60.2 hp (44.3 kw) and operating weight of sized excavator focused on three key features outside of machine
16,072 lbs (7,290kg), New Holland said its inaugural midi excavator performance: safety, customisable features and technology.
is “meticulously crafted to excel in confined spaces where larger “Safety was a paramount focus,” confirmed New Holland, noting
machines fall short. the E70D has LED lightning, standard back-up alarms, a rearview
“Ideal for small-to-medium-sized construction companies, camera and improved in-cabin visibility.
landscapers, municipalities, and farmers, the E70D can handle a “Inside the cab, operators will enjoy a spacious and comfortable
variety of tasks with ease — from digging and grading to material environment, featuring adjustable heated seats and an advanced
handling,” added New Holland. climate control system designed to keep them comfortable during
The E70D uses a turbocharged Kubota V2607-CR-T four-cycle, four- long hours of operation,” said New Holland.
cylinder direct-injection diesel engine, which meets EPA Tier 4/EU For attachments, the company said the midi can be affixed with
Stage V emission standards. buckets, augers, grapples, mulchers and more. Counterweights
The mono boom reaches a transport length of 241 in (6.1m) and up to 1,102 lbs (500kg) can also add additional stability.
ground-level reach of 260 in (6.6m) with a dump height just more “Operators can also adjust joystick sensitivity and hydraulic
than 14.5 ft (4.4m) and a dig-depth more than 13 ft (4m). The response to match their personal preferences, ensuring a smooth
machine has a tailswing radius of 41 in (1m). It measures just less and efficient operation every time,” said New Holland.
than 9 ft (2.7m) tall by 7 ft (2.1m) wide with a ground clearance of Technology features include a standard telematics and five-
14.2 in (36cm). Dan Kakareka, product manager for New Holland year subscription for real-time machine tracking, diagnostics
Construction North America, said, “This machine isn’t just about and performance monitoring. The E70D also an auto-lubrication
doing the job — it’s about transforming how it’s done. With its system, which New Holland said helps simplify maintenance and
powerful digging force, hydraulic performance and lift capacity reduces need for manual intervention.

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