Historically, the idea of demolition work has brought images of large structures being destroyed using explosives or by a crane swinging a huge iron ball at the end of a chain. The image that demolition has to be noisy, dirty and dangerous is not necessarily the correct one.

Brokk of Sweden has launched a new remote demolition machine on the market that features several enhancements on previous models, including a new modular concept. "Remote demolition technology continues to make advances with the introduction of the 180 model from Brokk.

Rammer recently extended its range of hydraulic demolition attachments with the launch of the RD range of cutter crushers. Designed to complement the company's RC series, the new range is designed for carriers in the 6 to 35-tonne operating weight class. "The first of the new RD range is the RD 18.

Bobcat has launched the new B850 and B950 breaker attachments, which it says are the hardest-hitting hammers in their impact energy classes, 400 J and 650 J, respectively. The breakers, it adds, combine advanced hydraulic hammer technology with a robust design for longer life, high reliability and low maintenance.