Productivity

23/11/2023

A connected mixed fleet changes everything for Iceland contractor Grafa og Grjót (Grafa) as it rolls out its MachineMax data-driven solution.  "It's amazing what you discover about your equipment and how you can change the way you manage your fleet and tasks when each machine and core attachments talk to you everyday…."

22/11/2023

Introducing the new Cat Small Wheel Loader with an all new cab, joystick control, lots of new fuel saving technology, increased service hours and safety features. Peter Haddock visited Desford to learn more from Cat product expert Sehraan Hussain, and it all started in the spacious new cab with a new windscreen, levers, and tablet but no steering wheel.

20/11/2023

Peter Haddock stopped product expert Ian Wood as he was testing out the new model at the Wacker Neuson Head office in Stafford, and he explained some of the latest features in this series 2 model.

13/11/2023

A six-hour drive from Reykjavik is a major new 19-km road project that will cut 11km off the journey users take on the main route around the island. With over 18,000 truckloads needed to move more than 500,000 cubic metres of material to complete its construction, every drop of fuel saved will make a big difference.

26/10/2023

Uptime is everything when it comes to equipment performance, efficiency, keeping productivity levels up and meeting deadlines. Ronan King talks to Peter Haddock

20/10/2023

Peter Haddock tests the new Wacker Neuson DV45 dual view dumper powered by a Perkins Engine.

17/10/2023

A new Volvo EC350 with Leica Geosystems machine control is a great combination for MJL Contractors operator Neil. 

16/10/2023

Looking after 4.5m Perkins Engines used in over 5000 different applications is getting a big digital telemetry driven boost.

04/10/2023

Adam Hick of Conquip explains the importance of early engagement in this interview at the Infrastructure HUB at UK Construction Week with Peter Haddock.  It followed a panel discussion that included Georgia Thompson from Costain, Lauren Blakely from Lendlease, and Paul Shorter from Conquip, highlighting great early engagement success examples. 

28/09/2023

Perkins Engines plans a technology driven future to make alternative fuels, including Hydrogen, work across all sectors, supporting the move to Net Zero.