Plant & Equipment

  • Finning adds Cat BESS units to hire fleet

    Finning adds Cat BESS units to hire fleet

    Finning Power Rental has added Cat battery storage to hire. The company’s first BESS units are designed for temporary and hybrid site power, pairing with EU Stage V diesel generator sets to cut fuel use, noise, and idling, with remote monitoring built into the system.

  • Hitachi launches ZX135-7EB 13-tonne battery excavator

    Hitachi launches ZX135-7EB 13-tonne battery excavator

    Hitachi has launched its largest battery excavator for Europe market. The 13-tonne ZX135-7EB is designed for zero exhaust emissions and lower noise, with dual-mode operation using batteries or grid assist.

  • Develon to roll out next-gen excavators

    Develon to roll out next-gen excavators

    Develon will debut new excavators at CONEXPO-CON/AGG this March show. The manufacturer says the next-generation range will bring advanced safety features, simplified electronic controls, and enhanced visibility tools, as OEMs keep pushing productivity gains and operator assistance into mainstream earthmoving fleets.