Tyre manufacturer Michelin has unveiled a new range of tyres for loader and articulated dump trucks, built to cater for the more powerful and sturdy vehicles that operate in modern quarries. Badged Michelin Xtra Defend E4 L4, the new range has a load capacity of up to 25,400 kg per tyre, and a speed ranging up to 14 kph, designed for the latest generation of loaders that boast significant increases in load capacity, speed, and transmission torque. Developed to adapt to...

As materials producers across the UK’s quarrying, construction, and recycling industries start to plan ahead for Hillhead 2024, wet processing experts CDE have announced plans for a special webinar that will offer a 360° virtual tour of its FreeFlowTM mobile wash plant, which will be on display at the show in June. During the webinar, which takes place on Thursday 2nd May at 10am, CDE’s technical experts Fergal Campbell, Business Development Manager, and William Melanophy, Head of Business Development UK & Ireland, will...

At Hillhead 2024, JCB will showcase its biggest and most powerful X Series tracked excavator yet – the 370X. Headlining on the JCB stand and in the show’s demonstration area, the 370X is a heavy-duty earthmover that brings its industry leading levels of productivity, durability, and reliability to the 35-40 tonne sector. Powered by a stage V/T4F 240kW (322hp) diesel engine delivering 14% more power, the 370X can move 4.5 tonnes more material per litre of fuel than competitive models. It features...

Three new electric-powered mini excavators, a PC20E, PC26E, and PC33E, have gone on sale in Ireland following their debut at Intermat 2024. Said by Komatsu distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales to offer ‘zero emissions operation without compromising on performance’ all three models offer a range of features that include use indoors and in other emissions-sensitive areas thanks to their exhaust-free, battery power operation. According to their sales director, Denis McGrath: “other benefits that their high torque and instant power delivery...

Riverside, a new social-rented development in Kerry, represents first-time housing delivery for Focus Housing Association in Kerry, continued delivery for Co-operative Housing Ireland, and the inaugural partnership between the two Approved Housing Bodies (AHB)  Focus Housing Association and Co-operative Housing Ireland welcomed Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, TD, CIIr. Jim Finucane, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, and respected members of Castleisland Corca Dhuibhne’s Municipal District, to launch 67 new homes in Co. Kerry. These homes are being...