DemolitionNews’ Mark Anthony recently got to drive the world-famous Nurburgring motor racing circuit. His vehicle of choice was a hot new model from Volvo. But it wasn’t a car. And it wasn’t a truck. It was an astonishing electric wheeled loader.
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Driving a digger round the Nurburgring
The Break Fast Show #417
In today’s show: Redcar echoes to the sound of yet another big blast; Wacker Neuson shows off its latest compact excavator; Bobcat puts the spotlight on its latest mini excavators; and we’re headed back to Bauma for a closer look at the Doosan display. PLUS how Volvo is helping to mitigate machine collisions. All that…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #416
In today’s show: Caterpillar unveils its first battery-powered mining truck; we’re checking out the very latest heavy wheel loader from Volvo; we’re going behind the scenes of an electric stand at Bauma 2022; and we’re walking around Hitachi’s Bauma stand. PLUS I take a spin around the Nurburgring in an electric wheel loader. All that…Read moreRead more
NFDC path to salvation starts here…?
The National Federation of Demolition Contractors names its next president. That appointment could set the Federation back on track and could give the UK demolition industry the trade association it so richly deserves.
The Break Fast Show #415
In today’s show: The rules of succession have been set aside as John Lynch prepares for NFDC presidency; the world’s tallest buildings and the challenge they present for those that might ultimately demolish them; and we’re headed back to the Messe Munchen, first in the company of Steelwrist and then to check out the latest…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #414
In today’s show: China makes a belated bid for the World Cup, courtesy of XCMG; we’re going electric with CASE mini excavators; we’re travelling back to Bauma in the company of Hyundai; and we’re getting connected with Caterpillar. PLUS we’re starting the week with a big bang all the way from Italy.
In conversation with…
One of the very best parts of my job here at DemolitionNews is that I get to speak to some incredibly smart and incredibly insightful people. In fact, the people I have spoken to offer so much value that I have decided that they deserve a YouTube playlist all their very own. We have pulled…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #413
In today’s show: Did we leap before we looked at HVO fuel? Balfour Beatty and The Environment Agency certainly think so. Yanmar shows off its new family of compact ducks; we bring you the best view at Bauma from the cab of the PC4000E mining excavator; and speaking of cabs, Bomag is showing off its…Read moreRead more
In conversation with John Christofides, Bobcat
At Bauma 2022, Bobcat showcased a number of new machines and innovations that place it at the very cutting edge of demolition and construction equipment development. In this exclusive conversation, we caught up with Bobcat’s John Christofides to find out how Bobcat maintained its high level of innovation and product development even during the COVID-19…Read moreRead more
The Break Fast Show #412
In today’s show: There is just a little more space on Miami Beach following the explosive demolition of a long-standing hotel; why electric machines might just revolutionise the soft strip process once and for all; CASE steps up the functionality of its excavators; and how Bobcat aims to be the world’s leading compact equipment manufacturer…Read moreRead more
