Caterpillar has launched its new line of medium-size excavators that promises customers increased reliability, versatility, performance, and comfort, combined with lower owning and operating costs. The new D series meets the latest European Union emission and sound regulations, says a company spokesman.

Construction equipment specialist Bobcat has launched its new 1.3-tonne mini-excavator, which it says will be the first in the 1.2 to 1.5 tonne class to offer an expandable undercarriage as standard.

Radlinger Maschinen-und Anlagenbau, part of the Radlinger group, a leading German construction equipment manufacturing and contracting firm, has boosted its range of innovative products with the patented tilt motor.