Author: Stephen White

Terex Rough Terrain Cranes has appointed TSM Global (TSM) as authorised distributor for Türkiye (Turkey). With immediate effect, TSM will offer the complete range of Terex Rough Terrain Cranes, while also providing sales, service, and parts to customers throughout the country. Established in 2014, TSM is a major distributor of heavy equipment in Türkiye. Boasting a robust sales and after-sales service network with regional offices in Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Antalya, Trabzon, Diyarbakır and Bursa along with its Istanbul headquarters, TSM’s mission is to become the most efficient, most preferred, high quality construction machinery company that adds value and brings the…

Caterpillar has announced a series of upgrades to its PM310, PM312, and PM313 Cold Planers, marking a leap forward in machine performance, operator comfort, and environmental efficiency, says the firm. The enhancements are designed to cater to the demanding needs of small to medium-scale milling operations, where compact size, maneuverability, and high production capabilities are paramount. Central to the improvements is the integration of the advanced Cat C9.3B engine across the PM300 series. This powerhouse not only boosts gross power to 256 kW (343 hp) but also provides an uptick in torque availability. Engine configurations are tailored to meet diverse…

Grove rough-terrain cranes have long been the go-to for oil and gas contractors on energy projects worldwide. That’s because when it comes to strength and control nothing comes close, according to Saudi Arabia’s Fahad S Al-Tamimi (known as Tamimi Rentals). “Grove rough-terrain cranes have very good load charts – typically around 25% better than competitive machines. We appreciate the precise and customizable movements that the Crane Control System (CCS) offers. Having exact control is important when lifting complex and expensive equipment around oil rigs,” says Mohammed Fahad S Al-Tamimi, CEO of Fahad S Al Tamimi & Partners. Formed in 1978,…

In a collaborative effort to enhance road safety and protect both drivers and pedestrians, Mammoet, a global leader in heavy lifting and transport, has teamed up with Rietveld, a specialist in fleet management and vehicle safety systems. The partnership aims to develop an innovative safety system for mobile cranes, with ongoing tests currently being conducted on a new Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 70t model. This joint project seeks to address the growing demand for stringent safety measures in the operation of mobile cranes, prompted by tighter safety regulations. It integrates three distinct safety technologies to provide comprehensive protection during the movement…

In a collaborative effort to enhance road safety and protect both drivers and pedestrians, Mammoet, a global leader in heavy lifting and transport, has teamed up with Rietveld, a specialist in fleet management and vehicle safety systems. The partnership aims to develop an innovative safety system for mobile cranes, with ongoing tests currently being conducted on a new Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 70t model. This joint project seeks to address the growing demand for stringent safety measures in the operation of mobile cranes, prompted by tighter safety regulations. It integrates three distinct safety technologies to provide comprehensive protection during the movement…

A new Bobcat E88 8.9 tonne mini-excavator has been specially modified in Sweden with a number of features including remote control, for work on building ventilation shafts for the Förbifart Stockholm (Stockholm Bypass) road tunnel project in Stockholm. Being carried out by main contractor, AF Gruppen, the Stockholm Bypass project is one of Sweden’s largest infrastructure projects, to create a series of underground motorway tunnels between the Kungens Kurva interchange in the south of Stockholm and the Häggvik interchange north of Stockholm. Most of this bypass, more than 17 out of 21 kilometres, is being built underground. The bypass will…

In a collaborative effort to enhance road safety and protect both drivers and pedestrians, Mammoet, a global leader in heavy lifting and transport, has teamed up with Rietveld, a specialist in fleet management and vehicle safety systems. The partnership aims to develop an innovative safety system for mobile cranes, with ongoing tests currently being conducted on a new Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 70t model. This joint project seeks to address the growing demand for stringent safety measures in the operation of mobile cranes, prompted by tighter safety regulations. It integrates three distinct safety technologies to provide comprehensive protection during the movement…

The Heavy Equipment and Truck (HEAT) Show, a premier event in the world of commercial vehicles and heavy machinery, is set to take place from 18-21 November 2024 at the Dhahran Expo in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The landmark exhibition, the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia, is strategically positioned in the epicentre of the oil and gas industry and aims to showcase the latest in heavy equipment, trucks, and transportation solutions, reflecting the need for dynamic innovations at a time of unprecedented growth in the Kingdom. Over four days, the HEAT Show will bring together manufacturers, distributors, industry experts,…

The recent ARA Show in New Orleans played host to a unique and challenging contest organized by Genie, a notable event that has captured the attention of the equipment rental industry. At the heart of the competition was the aim to win a Genie® GTH™-5519 telehandler, along with a new telehandler auger attachment—a prize that was claimed by Jared Hicks, General Manager of Bootheel Parts & Equipment based in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, after a rigorous two-day endurance test. Contestants were required to stand on podiums around the Genie machine for as long as possible during the show, from February 19th…

Bobcat has revealed a new range of Rotary Telehandlers for the Middle East and Africa. The new range offers nine Stage V powered models for the European market, covering lifting heights from 18 to 39 m and lifting capacities from 5 to 8 tonne. These are complemented by four Stage IIIA machines for sale in the Middle East and Africa, for lifting heights from 18 to 26 m and lifting capacities from 5 to 6 tonne. The models with lifting heights from 18 to 26 m are Deutz engine powered, with the higher lift models from 27 to 39 m…