INTERMAT 2024

Hexagon’s acquisition of UK firm Xwatch Safety Solutions is a strategic move that expands its portfolio. Xwatch has been a pioneer in the field of construction machine safety systems with its XW series, which has features such as height control, slew control, and rated capacity indication (RCI).

Volvo CE is taking a leading role in developing low carbon technologies for use in the aggregates production and construction markets. The company has launched numerous machines running on electric power but one of its most prominent research and development projects has been for its fuel-cell powered ADT.

Wirtgen has rolled out the Rock Crusher WRC 240(i) for layer processing in road construction.

Kleemann has unveiled its new MOBISCREEN MSS 502(i) EVO mobile scalping screen, designed for high flexibility, simple operability and very good ergonomics.

Caterpillar is unveiling compact battery-powered electric prototype machines. The innovative small wheeled loader and mini excavator are powered by Cat-designed lithium-ion batteries.

LiuGong says it is leading a revolution in BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) R&D and plans to launch over 40 BEV models by 2027, including new BEV excavators, wheeled loaders, telehandlers and access equipment.

Liebherr is showcasing its highly productive R 972 crawler excavator. With an operating weight of around 72 tonnes, the German off-highway equipment giant says the machine offers superior driving comfort, with its low fuel consumption and innovative assistance functions said to make it an ideal machine for large-scale construction and extraction sites.

Cummins is unveiling a new fuel agnostic version of its 6.7litre engine able to run on hydrogen. Laurent Divito from the firm said, “It’s still a combustion engine so there’s a lot of commonality with components.”

Hitachi Construction Machinery is launching its first zero-emission five-tonne battery-powered excavator in Europe.