Product Snapshot: Latest From Bauma 2019 Equipment Show

The AS600 swing loader has a 180° swivel arm, allowing for greater maneuverability on tight jobsites.

Komatsu Europe took advantage of the Bauma exhibition to introduce its WA475-10 wheel loader that meets European Stage V emissions standards.

One of the stars of the Palfinger booth at Bauma 2019 was the PCC 57.002 crawler crane.

HAMM brought out its new HP line of pneumatic rollers at the Bauma show, with a single common design platform to replace its existing GRW line of rollers.

Swing Loader: Latest Model at Bauma 2019

The AS600 swing loader has a 180° swivel arm, allowing for greater maneuverability on tight jobsites. On display at the Bauma equipment show in Munich held April 4-10, the swing loader has an operating weight of 9,250 lb. The swing arm makes it well suited for loading trucks in areas with limited access and working alongside roadways. Mecalac; www.mecalac.com

Wheel Loader: Variable Hydraulic System

Komatsu Europe took advantage of the Bauma exhibition to introduce its WA475-10 wheel loader that meets European Stage V emissions standards. It has an operating weight of 27 tons and a rated operating capacity of 8 tons. The wheel loader features Komatsu’s hydraulic mechanical transmission, which uses a constant variable gear ratio to maintain fuel efficiency. According the manufacturer, the WA475-10 is capable of 30% improved fuel efficiency over earlier models. Komatsu; www.komatsuamerica.com

Crawler Crane: High Reach, High Capacity

One of the stars of the Palfinger booth at Bauma 2019 was the PCC 57.002 crawler crane. The articulated boom has a maximum reach of 96 ft and a maximum lifting capacity of 20 tons. Available on a crawler chassis, the crane is able to travel up grades up to 60% and can stabilize itself on uneven terrain using its outriggers. Multiple attachments are available, including work platforms, vacuum lifters, cable winches and pipe grips. Palfinger; www.palfinger.com

Pneumatic Roller: Updated Line Shown at Bauma

HAMM brought out its new HP line of pneumatic rollers at the Bauma show, with a single common design platform to replace its existing GRW line of rollers. The HP 180i model has an operating weight of 8 metric tons to a maximum of 18 tons, while the HP 280i model has and operating weight between 10 metric tons and 28 metric tons, depending on optional equipment and configuration. Both models meet Tier 4 Final emissions standards. An optional 400-gallon water tank is available for all models for the sprayer system. HAMM; www.hamm.eu

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