Ancillary Equipment

The three millionth engine has come off the production line at Deutz's main factory in Cologne-Porz, Germany. This engine represents yet another milestone in the long history of the Cologne-based engine manufacturer. Just last year, Deutz notched up the nine millionth engine to be built worldwide since the company was founded more than 150 years ago.

Deutz opened the engine plant in Cologne-Porz back in June 1993 – at the time one of the most modern of its kind in the world. Today, Cologne-Porz is home t

Comer Industries India, a subsidiary of Comer Industries, the Italian construction equipment axle and power transmission solutions manufacturer, has opened its new manufacturing facility in Bommasandra, Bangalore.

The investment in the Bangalore plant confirms the company’s strong commitment to serve the important and growing Indian market and contribute towards India’s pursuit of comprehensive ‘Make In India’ manufacturing. Comer Industries’ strategy focuses on a close partnership with customers, prov

As the effects of the recession continue to place financial strain on those working in the mining and quarrying sector, plant managers must take into consideration product life cycle and project cost per-hour when investing in new or replacement construction vehicles. Here, Lindsay Hart, European tyre sales manager at Titan International, considers the importance of correctly specified tyres for these demanding environments, and how the right tyre should actually lower outlays in the long run

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Chinese construction equipment manufacturer LiuGong has been granted a patent by the State Intellectual Property Office for the development of an engine power control method to improve the load capacity of engines.

It is the first engine-related patent won by LiuGong in the field of engine manufacturing, as well as a landmark technological achievement resulting from its cooperation with Cummins.

“For an engine incorporated with the patented technology, once beyond the rated value, the engine power inc

K-Tec Earthmovers has released a new accessory for 400+HP tractors involved in earthmoving operations. The Pusher Block system replaces the front suitcase weights on the tractor, offering more weight in the front of the unit for a balanced weight distribution. The tractor can then work as support equipment in the push-loading of another scraper, while also pulling its own scraper, packer, or ripper discs.

The K-Tec Pusher Block enables the tractor to become a more versatile and nimble piece of pushing e

Camso – formerly Camoplast Solideal – has added two new wheeled loader tyre solutions to its line-up: the Camso WHL 775 and the Camso WHL 773. The tyres are said to deliver improved performance, greater productivity, and lower operating costs.
Developed as a solution for harsh waste, recycling, demolition and scrapyard applications, the Camso WHL 775 has an extra deep L5 lug tread for enhanced durability and protection against flat tyres on extreme mixed and hard surfaces. The contoured lug base promotes m