This month, Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry will host the world’s biggest exhibition of working quarrying, construction and recycling equipment. More than 460 UK and international suppliers of plant, machinery, materials and services will be on show, many carrying out live demonstrations. CM picks out five things you won’t want to miss
Small is beautiful with Takeuchi
Mini-excavator specialist Takeuchi will show off its new hybrid electric, 1.6-tonne mini-excavator. The TB216 machine (pictured) is designed for use in internal or zero-emission environments. The Japanese firm will also exhibit its 9-tonne TB290 and 8-tonne TB280FR zero-swing models, both with new-style cabs.
Hyundai pushes productivity with HX series
Hyundai will be unveiling a host of new machines, including the 52-tonne capacity HX520L crawler excavator and 31-tonne HL980 wheel loader in the live demonstration. It will also display its new HX480L 49.5-tonne excavator (pictured). According to Hyundai, its HX series excavators provide “higher productivity and faster operation” while an in-cab “eco gauge” can help cut fuel consumption by up to 12%.
Sturdy but eco-friendly – JCB’s new wheeled excavator
JCB will give a Hillhead debut to the Hydradig 110W, its new wheeled excavator. The Hydradig (below) has a sturdy all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-steer chassis based on the manufacturer’s Loadall telescopic handler. JCB says the compact Hydradig has been designed to offer better “visibility, stability, manoeuvrability and mobility”, allowing operators to turn and work in a single carriageway with an under-4m turning radius.
Machine control with Caterpillar, Finning and Sitech
Caterpillar’s UK dealer Finning will be demonstrating its Cat D6N LGP dozer – which incorporates Cat grade control technology and Trimble’s 3D software – in the live area. Finning’s technology partner Sitech, Trimble’s UK agent, will be on hand to explain 3D machine control and site-positioning software. The new Cat 730C2 articulated truck (pictured), with 28-tonne capacity, will also make its first UK appearance.
Liebherr goes green
Liebherr will exhibit its latest large wheel loader – the 23-tonne, XPower L 566. The manufacturer says the Stage IV/Tier 4F-compliant machine can offer fuel savings of up to 30% and up to 20% more breakout force.
And if you’ve still got time…
- Case will unveil its largest ever dozer at Hillhead, the 2050M. The 21-tonne wheeled dozer offers up to 14% more power than its previous biggest.
- Terex Finlay will preview its I-140RS impact crusher, with on-board detachable sizing screen.
- Doosan will show its new Stage IV-compliant machines, including 52-tonne DX530LC-5 crawler excavator.
- Bell Equipment says its new B60E articulated dumptruck is one of the lowest cost-per-tonne machines on the market.
- Compact equipment specialist Bobcat’s key exhibit will be its T590 compact tracked loader.
- Datatag ID will promote the Micro-Cesar security tagging system, which features an integrated QR code to deter theft.
- Hitachi will show off its recently launched 50-tonne ZX490-6 excavator, with new hydraulic system to reduce fuel consumption.
- Garic will be at Hillhead with MB Dust Control’s spray cannons, which use “misting” to suppress the smallest dust particles, and have a powerful spraying distance of up to 100m.
Hillhead 2016 takes place from 28–30 June at Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire
