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The biggest developments in construction equipment in 2023

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This was a year characterized by exciting advancements in power alternatives, operational digitalization, autonomous equipment and so much more

Hitachi invests in mobile energy storage technology

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Construction OEM working with partners in Japan and the Netherlands.

The increasing affordability of electric construction equipment

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Battery-powered machines are seeing more adoption from equipment rental companies, but many in the sector still need to be convinced

Machine control made for rental fleets

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Topcon’s portable MC-Mobile machine control solution is made for use on compact equipment, bringing the benefits of digital construction to smaller contractors and rental fleets

Sany outlines its steps towards sustainability

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OEM says it is increasing its sustainability though its production processes, supply chains and by how its equipment is powered

Kobelco Europe celebrates and anounces HQ move

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Guests at 10-year event hear of HQ move in the Netherlands

Chinese dumping allegations put western fleet owners on alert

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Ongoing investigations in both Europe and the UK center on low-cost MEWPs and excavators imported from China

First New Holland electric mini excavator on display

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The E15X is one of the manufacturer’s new range of fifteen mini excavator models

VIDEO: Autonomous excavator builds six-metre-high stone wall

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Researchers have developed an autonomous spider excavator capable of building stone walls by itself.

Yanmar’s ‘next generation’ electric machine prototype

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The prototype can automate fine manual tasks, helping with construction’s labour shortages

Volvo CE launches electric equipment in new market

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ECR25 Electric compact excavator and L25 Electric compact wheeled loader available for sale

UK government investigating alleged dumping of subsidised Chinese excavators

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Anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into imports from China of tracked excavators of at least 11 tonnes into the UK

Video: Case wheeled excavators offer updated engines and hydraulics

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Case’s Diego Butzke discusses the inner workings of Case’s new line of wheeled excavators.

Will hydrogen fuel cells make it into construction equipment?

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Construction OEMs and engine manufacturers are moving ahead with hydrogen combustion engines. But will hydrogen fuel cells also be part of the mix? Opinion is divided.