John Deere Adds 450K to Crawler Dozer line-up and updates 550K and 650K models
The dozers are used in the building and road-building applications. The 450K uses a John Deere 4.5L Final Tier 4 diesel engine with 59 kW (80 hp). The latest crawler addition has 16 % more power. The 450K features Eco Mode that regulates engine RPM and the hydrostatic transmission to use up to 20 % less fuel in a wide range of applications. The updated 550K and 650K dozers incorporate a John Deere 4.5L Final Tier 4 diesel engine with 68 kW (92 hp) and 76 kW (104 hp), respectively. Source: http://www.deere.com/en_US/corporate/our_company/news_and_media/news_and_media.page
Sampo Rosenlew introduces their new HR46 thinning harvester
The technique of the HR46 has been improved. More attention has been given to details and finishing work. The cab of is quieter and the pump is 20 % more powerful due to the fully hydrostatic transmission. Machine movement is also soft and easy. Source: http://www.sampo-rosenlew.fi/en/news/4
Volvo CE moves its headquarters from Brussels, Belgium to Gothenburg, Sweden
Volvo state that the relocation will facilitate closer cooperation with the Group’s other business areas and allow for better usage of the competence and resources of the whole Volvo Group. Sweden is home to approximately 4000 Volvo CE employees and where some of their largest manufacturing, commercial and technology sites are located,” Source: https://www.volvoce.com/