Ancillary Equipment

As fuel quality is critical to keep Tier 4 engines running smoothly, and the U.S.-based Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released a downloadable infographic to help equipment owners and users keep their machines up and running.

The AEM Get CLEAN on Fuel infographic outlines five key actions that help protect Tier 4 engines “because while the new engines reduce diesel emissions and protect our health and the environment, the fact is they are rather finicky about fuel,” said William Bernha

Low carbon vehicle technology innovator, Torotrak Group, is working with some of the leading off-highway equipment manufacturers to achieve significant fuel savings on future generations of off-highway vehicles.

The company’s Flybrid flywheel energy recovery system (ERS) features in two programmes currently underway: one with JCB and another recently announced with Turner Powertrain Systems (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar).

Though quite separate, both programmes are part government-funded b

Superior Industries Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, continues development of new material processing and handling solutions from Rock Face to Load Out with its launch of the new Freedom Vibrating Grizzly Feeder (VGF).

Manufactured in widths to feed up to 1,270tonnes/hour (1,400 US tons/hour) per hour, Superior engineers are said to have incorporated several key, differentiating features into their designs for the Freedom Feeder.

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Hyundai Construction Equipment is immediately making available de-tiering kits that allow Hyundai dealers to adjust their machines for markets with less stringent emission regulations and high-sulphur fuel restrictions.

The company recently launched its all-new Stage IV excavator and wheeled loader line-up that comply with the latest emission regulations and are said to be up to 10% more fuel efficient.

Preceding the new HX excavators and HL wheeled loaders were the Stage III B Hyundai 9A-series. For

Earthmoving attachments manufacturer, Miller UK, has welcomed the Secretary of State for Transport to its North East England manufacturing facility to discuss the benefits of the proposed Heathrow expansion project.

The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP visited the facility in Cramlington on Wednesday 26 October, the day after the announcement that the government would be backing the project was made, to meet staff from the company, which has long supported the project.

During the visit he met with members of

Magna Tyres has been operating successfully in Poland for many years now, and led by director Marcin Kochaniak, the company expanded rapidly.

Due to the growth and increase of staff, the company has now moved into a new office in Rudawa, near Cracow, which offers more space for employees; a bigger warehouse, and opportunities for future expansion.

In addition, the sales team has been expanded with the appointment of Dariusz Bagiński. It now has a total of seven sales managers covering the country.