New world speed record for Volvo hybrid truck.
The “Mean Green” established the new record in Utah, USA. The flying km speed was 236.577 km/hr (147.002 mph) and the standing km speed was 153.252 km/hr (94.605 mph). Source: www.volvotrucks.com
JCB honoured with Queens Award for worlds number one backhoe loader.
JCB has retained its position as the world’s number one manufacturer of backhoe loaders. JCB has been the worldwide top seller of backhoe loaders for the last 12 years. Source: www.www.jcb.com
New Holland launches two new excavator models.
This expands New Holland’s C-Series excavators to 8 models. The news models are the 17 ton E175C and 19 ton E195C. Source: http://northamerica.construction.newholland.com/press_area.php