Author: Stephen White

WHY GET IT? The new Puma 185-220 Tier 3 tractors provide users with multiple performance benefits, say CASE IH. The latest Puma series tractors from Case IH offer multiple upgrades over the models they replace, covering areas from serviceability to productivity to comfort, and incorporating technology that maximises efficiency. They look, feel, drive and are built differently to their predecessors. Designed to meet the needs of agricultural business users who need a productive tractor with technology features that maximise efficiency, the new Puma 185, Puma 200 and Puma 220 have respective maximum power outputs of 200hp, 220hp and 240hp, rising…

Hitachi Construction Machinery has secured a new distributor partner in Jordan. The global leader in construction equipment has taken a significant step towards strengthening its footprint in Jordan. On October 5, 2023, the company officially announced a strategic partnership with Tamkeen, an established firm headquartered in Amman, Jordan, to serve as their authorized representative in the Jordanian market. This collaboration underscores Hitachi Construction Machinery’s commitment to enhancing its reach and service capabilities in the Jordanian construction and heavy machinery sector. Tamkeen, with its base in the capital city of Amman, brings a wealth of local expertise and market knowledge to…

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Media has purchased 16 JLG battery electric platforms, they include four 60ft EC600SJ telescopic boom lifts, four 26 metre X26JP spider lifts, four 40ft ERT4069 compact Rough Terrain scissor lifts and four 45ft E450AJ articulated boom lifts. The units will be used at Neom’s locations in Sharma Village on the Red Sea and Bajdah Desert Studios in Tabuk province in Saudi’s North West. Together they make up the largest sound stages and film production support facilities in the country and the region. The units were sold and delivered by JLG’s distributor for Saudi Arabia, Cat rental store…

MYCRANE, the prominent online crane rental platform, has strengthened its footprint in the Middle East by initiating its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic move comes on the heels of MYCRANE’s successful Series A funding round, which secured a substantial investment to support the platform’s global expansion plans. The launch of MYCRANE’s Saudi Arabia operations was announced at the esteemed oil and gas exhibition, ADIPEC. This expansion aligns with MYCRANE’s continuous growth strategy as a technology platform based in Dubai, catering to a diverse array of industries and sectors seeking efficient and swift crane rental solutions, with…

Mammoet, the world’s largest engineered heavy lifting and transport company, is taking an important step towards site sustainability by adding the Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1E, the first electric hydraulic crane, to its impressive fleet. This cutting-edge crane boasts the ability to power its lifting movements with electricity, delivering full performance while emitting zero on-site emissions. In an era where heavy construction projects across all industry sectors are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, meet stringent regulatory requirements, and contribute to achieving 2030 climate targets, Mammoet is emerging as a trailblazer in sustainability efforts. Mammoet’s commitment to sustainability has led…

Juffali Commercial Vehicles (JVC) and Daimler have used the EV Auto Show in Riyadh to unveil the groundbreaking eActros 300 L 4×2, the first battery-electric truck from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. JCV, the authorised General Distributor for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, presented the trailblazing heavy-duty electric truck at the show, marking a significant stride toward greener and emission-free road freight transport in the Kingdom. JCV boasts a long and prosperous partnership with Daimler AG, dating back to 1974 when a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles and E.A. Juffali & Brothers established the National Automobile Industry (NAI) in Jeddah. This collaboration laid the foundation…

Bobcat has unveiled an enhanced version of its popular S450 M-Series skid-steer loader, tailored specifically for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The updated S450 model not only introduces a new control option but also incorporates a robust 2.4-liter mechanical engine, replacing the original 2.2-liter engine used in previous models across the MEA market. The S450 has long been celebrated for its unwavering reliability and maximum uptime, catering to the needs of customers in the construction, rental, agriculture, and general industry sectors throughout MEA. Bobcat suggests its lengthy track record instills confidence among users, allowing them to execute their…

The dates has been announced for the region’s leading Awards event for the transportation and mobility sector.  The Truck and Fleet Middle East Awards 2024, including the prestigious Middle East Truck of the Year Award, will take place on the 23rd January, 2024 at the Ritz Carlton JBR hotel and resort. Now in their third year, these awards celebrate professional fleets and vehicle makers who play a key role in the operations, logistics and projects at the heart of the GCC economy. The Awards recognise fleets, as well as manufacturers and dealers whose trucks lead the way – whose out-of-the-box…

HD Hyundai Infracore has announced a significant achievement by clinching expansive orders for their renowned DEVELON range of excavators and wheel loaders from esteemed clients in Saudi Arabia and Brazil. The order comprises a massive total of 131 DEVELON units. The company will deliver 30 53t excavators and 50 sizeable wheel loaders to a pair of construction corporations in Saudi Arabia. These machinery units are earmarked for deployment in the ambitious NEOM city project. Given the monumental scale of NEOM’s development, there has been a surging demand for large construction equipment in the region. Rising to the challenge, HD Hyundai…

Raimondi Middle East has set up four MRT111 flat-top tower cranes at the Jumeirah Village Circle, a burgeoning master community in Dubai. Erected in May, these cranes are actively contributing to the construction of a prominent five-storey residential structure. Wael Hasan, Commercial Director at Raimondi Middle East, spoke on the significance of this deployment, “The United Arab Emirates is currently experiencing a remarkable boom in its construction realm, spanning infrastructural, residential, and mixed-use projects. “Our rental of the four flat-tops aligns seamlessly with Raimondi’s ongoing commitment to pivotal projects throughout the nation.” He further highlighted that, “At present, we have…