Ancillary Equipment

Emissions solutions lead to cleaner exhausts Quarry operators looking to buy new equipment this year may well come away from a dealer or an exhibition stand in some confusion. The reason for this understandable bafflement is exhaust emissions, or possibly the lack of them. Many will be familiar with the European Union's Stage IIIB and US Tier 4 Interim emissions standards that affect most off-highway equipment, and manufacturers have...

Tyre choice crucial for profitable operation Getting the right tyres for a quarry is not just a case of getting the right size for the machine - getting the right tread pattern and compound, as well as the right maintenance, can also affect tyre service life. Claire Symes reports The high cost involved in buying new earthmover tyres for quarry equipment means that it is an investment that needs consideration to get the right result in...

Deutz engine development driven by efficiency Fuel efficiency is driving modern engine development but it was demand for more power that drove early innovation. Claire Symes takes a look at the advances at Deutz with a visit to the company's museum. The names Daimler, Maybach and Bugatti may all be synonymous with luxury, high powered cars today but the men behind these names all got started in the engine industry through a common link -...