Ancillary Equipment

Deutz is continuing to make good progress with its growth strategy in China. Now that Deutz and diesel engine maker Beinei’s new factory for contract manufacturing has been completed, local production of the 2.9 and 6.1 engine series can commence in early 2021 as planned. Engines for aerial work platforms, forklift trucks, and smaller construction equipment will be made at the site in the port city of Tianjin, which will serve as the production hub for the Asian market.

Atlas Copco has introduced the new HiLight H6+ lighting tower that offers low operational costs and reduced noise levels while increasing illumination coverage.

Rapid Power Generation (RPG) has entered the gas-fuelled generator market with the launch of a new partnership with Pramac-Generac. The new agreement will see the company act as sole distributors of the Pramac industrial gas range of generators for the whole of Ireland.

A virtual discussion on decarbonisation held by European construction equipment association CECE has stressed the importance of the industry moving from a purely machine-specific approach to a more holistic one in addressing the issue.

North east England-based excavator attachment manufacturer Miller has made two new appointments which it says will help it build growth whilst preparing for Brexit.

Maximising the versatility of its Performance Series Power Units was a key consideration for Cummins as the company worked towards increasing its machine integration flexibility. As part of this drive, Cummins has announced that its B6.7 and L9 Performance Series Power Units will feature new engine power take-off (PTO) capabilities to support key applications such as cranes, crushers and screeners.

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has announced a change to its leadership team due to the planned retirement of David Hoffman, its director of worldwide marketing, sales and customer support.