LEVITOI project creates research data that will enable more soil-friendly tires
Coordinated by the Oulu University of Applied Sciences and funded by Business Finland, the LEVITOI project brings together several companies in search of solutions for safer and less soil-compacting machine work on soft surfaces. Nokian Heavy Tyres is the leading company in the project, and the research has already produced promising results for enabling e.g. tires that monitor the driving surface properties. Source
JCB is introducing its first full electric wheeled loader
JCB is expanding its full electric equipment line-up, with the launch of the 403E wheeled loader, helping customers to meet the challenge of carbon reduction on site. The machine is powered by a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack, assembled from proven JCB modules, as pioneered in the company’s existing range of electric equipment. These batteries, coupled with high efficiency electric motors and optimised traction and hydraulic systems, deliver class-leading performance, with the loader capable of completing a full working day, or 4-5 hours of continuous use in a mixed duty cycle. Source