PLANTWORX INNOVATIONS


by Graham Black, Consulting Editor


Over the last decade the development of construction machinery has been dominated by the need to meet increasingly stringent emissions standards. One benefit of this has been dramatically improved fuel consumption that has, in general, more than offset the increased cost of such environmentally-friendly kit.


With the industry changing to implement the EU stage 5 emission standards, we are beginning to see a wave of genuinely new products and services in the market. Many of these latest machines will be on display at Plantworx for the first time in the UK, including the next generation of Cat®


significant benefits to both operators and owners, including joystick steering as standard. This innovation is a huge step forward for operator comfort as it avoids the need to hunch over levers whilst tracking across the site


In this edition of Finning News, we will introduce these new machines, take a first look at the technology behind the new electric drive Cat D6 XE dozer, hear about demolition innovation from Caterpillar in Japan and much more. So, enjoy the read and if you are coming to Plantworx, remember to say hello to me and the Finning Team.


6. mini excavators. The new range offers


10. Mark Anthony has a smashing time at the Japanese launch of the new Caterpillar demolition range


12. We hear from Fraser Hood of Hood Plant hire about his Cat 305E2 CR purchase after a visit to the Cat


Compact Store


14. Mark Lawton of main contractor Skanska talks about technology onsite


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Graham Black explains the technology behind the new Cat D6 XE electric drive dozer


Nick Drew reports on the next generation Cat mini and midi excavator range


9. We get social with P Flannery Plant Hire and its Cat equipment


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