The new hydraulic hammer by Atlas Copco is fitted with PowerAdapt, a system that automatically switches the machine off when the oil pressure becomes too high. This is particularly useful when the hammer is being used on different carrier equipment, because hydraulic hammers can become overloaded hydraulically if the oil pressure on the carrier equipment is not set correctly. As these hammers are subject to the toughest of conditions, the improved guide system brings improved stability and resistance. With a weight of around 3150 kg, the HB 3100 can be fitted to carrier equipment in the 30- to 52-tonne class.

Continental is offering its tyres for heavy-duty earthmoving machinery under the brand name of Simex. The wide-based tyre Simex SE65 is especially suited for use with wheel loaders and bulldozers, which are used in the toughest conditions in quarries or in mining. These tyres have a very deep tread. The almost flat profile ensures good load distribution and the opposing cross grooves give excellent traction. The rubber mix used is largely resistant to cuts and abrasion.

Sandvik Mining and Construction will be presenting their new impact crusher QI 240. In the development, the focus was primarily on the crushing of recycling or building materials. However, because of its compact design, the model is also suited for use in smaller quarries where there is little space to maneuver, but where first-class product quality and high throughput are required. The QI 240 is the first of a new series of mobile crushers and screens that Sandvik will be launching in the coming months.

For earthmoving operations and material handling, excavators and loaders are essential equipment. bauma once again promises to be a giant shop window for new models, specially designed, manufactured and adapted to better meet the requirements of the market.
LiuGong Machinery Corporation is one of the many Chinese companies that will be represented at the exhibition. Among its principal products are wheeled loaders – according to LiuGong, the company has a world market share of over 17 percent in this category of machine. A new development, especially for the European market, is the 816G. With a shovel capacity of eight cubic m. and a rated load of 1600 kg, the 816G is suitable for moving materials in landscaping operations, or for loading into small concrete and gravel systems.
British manufacturer JCB will be presenting a new range including its latest and smallest mini telescopic loader, the 515-40 Miniscopic. This machine is just 1.8 m high, 2.97 m long and weighs less than 3.5 tonnes. It offers four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering and a hydrostatic transmission, a feature that in combination with the compact design is the secret to the machine’s maneuverability in the smallest of spaces and on uneven ground. The Miniscopic loader can be used within buildings or containers. In addition, thanks to its low weight, its operation on softer ground is improved. With its 50hp Deutz engine, it can lift 1,500 kg to a 4 m height.