CASE Construction Equipment has appointed José Cuadrado as vice-president in the EMEA ( Europe , Middle East , and Africa ) region for CNH Industrial ’ s Construction Equipment businesses . With more than 15 years of international experience within the industrial , construction , and agricultural equipment sectors , Cuadrado brings a wealth of experience to his new role within CNH Industrial . His most recent position was vice-president of Bobcat BU EMEA , where his responsibilities included sales , product marketing , engineering , programme management , and supply chain operations .
In September , Caterpillar celebrated 40 years since rolling 10 pilot models of the world ’ s largest , most powerful dozer off its production lines in the form of the Cat D10 . The now iconic dozer ’ s radically different design , high weight and engine power , and resilient undercarriage answered the growing calls from large mining and big heavy construction operations for a more powerful dozer , destined to leave a lasting legacy on the industry . The result of the team ’ s out-ofthe-box thinking was a machine with no rival Forty years ago , Caterpillar rolled 10 pilot models of the
for weight , power , or productivity . Offering world ’ s largest , most powerful dozer off its production lines in the form of the Cat D10 . 50 % higher productivity than Caterpillar ’ s largest dozer of that era — the D9 — the D10 weighed over 86 tonnes and measured 4.6m tall , 3.7m wide , and slightly more than 9.4m long , with a 522kW D348 , V12 diesel engine . The ripping and pushing capabilities of the pilot D10 dozers built in 1977 made a significant impact on the mining industry , while the modular concept helped to increase machine transportability and substantially advanced assembly and service task efficiency .
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Giant mechanical ‘ miner ’ to appear at Hillhead 2018
Hillhead 2018 is gearing up for a special appearance from the largest mechanical puppet ever constructed in Britain : the Man Engine , a 10m-high ‘ miner ’ powered by a Volvo L220 wheel loader . The organisers of Hillhead have announced that the spectacular mechanical puppet will be in residence for the duration of the 2018 event taking place at Hillhead Quarry , near Buxton , from 26 to 28 June next year .
The Man Engine ( www . themanengine . co . uk ) will be located in the newly redeveloped Registration Area , which has been expanded to meet strong demand for exhibition space at the show . The area around the demonstration area at the top of the showground has been redesigned to accommodate additional stands showcasing working plant .
According to event director Richard Bradbury , “ Outdoor space is already 90 % sold , with the newly extended area nearly full . We are very excited by the changes we have made at the top end of the site to accommodate more exciting working demonstrations that are synonymous with Hillhead , and the Man Engine will provide a spectacular focal point to the area .”
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The 10m-high ‘ Man Engine ’ strode the length of the Cornish Mining Landscape over the course of two weeks in 2016 to mark the tenth anniversary of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape being added to the list of World Heritage Sites .
Caterpillar , Kennametal announce cutting tool technology partnership
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Caterpillar has announced an agreement with Kennametal to provide Caterpillar customers globally with special order rotors as well as diamond and carbide earth cutting tools for mixing and road milling applications .
“ This partnership provides our customers , via our Cat dealer network , access to world-class machines , a full line of rotors , outstanding earth cutting tool technology , and industry expertise ,” said Paul Clark , Caterpillar ’ s worldwide product manager for paving .
“ It is another step towards ensuring a superior experience for our customers .”
Pete Dragich , vice-president of Kennametal and president of the company ’ s Infrastructure Segment , said , “ This partnership capitalises on the long-standing reputations Kennametal and Caterpillar share in the road
Kennametal will provide Caterpillar customers with special order rotors as well as diamond and carbide earth cutting tools for mixing and road milling applications . rehabilitation industry , and it supports our joint commitment to providing end users with the ultimate customer experience . By combining our proven products and expertise with Caterpillar ’ s world-class machines and extensive dealer network , we will deliver unmatched earth cutting solutions to road rehabilitation customers around the world .” Kennametal products and support will be available at Cat dealerships immediately .
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