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Bobcat Launches New Generation R Series B730 Backhoe Loader For The Middle East And Africa

Bobcat has launched the new generation R-Series B0 backhoe loader replacing the company’s first generation B700 B730 and B750 models for sale in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Available in a choice of different configurations for diverse applications the new R-Series B730 backhoe loader is ideal for use in construction utility rental roadworks demolition excavation waste recycling landscaping agriculture and many other industries. Gul Nalcaci P...

The All In One Machine

Thanks to their versatility backhoe loaders are among the most widely used machines on Middle East jobsites and manufacturers are bringing new features and models to the market. Undoubtedly among the most common pieces of equipment on any jobsite in the Middle East and the wider region backhoe loaders are designed to be able to do almost everything. On top of that they can easily traverse a large site. As a country develops the size of its constru...

Building The World’s Biggest Bike Jumps

In South Africa a Bobcat B backhoe loader and E5 mini-excavator have proved themselves to be the machines of choice for constructing some of the best mountain bike (MTB) trails ever seen in the country and anywhere around the globe. Not too long ago cycling was a niche sport and the industry comprised a handful of retailers selling a narrow range of bike brands and specialist gear. Today it is the largest participation sport in South Africa. Worki...

Jcb North America Gears Up As The Company Secures New Military Deal

JCB North America awarded new contract with the U.S. Military. JCB has been awarded a contract to supply the U.S. military with a fleet of specialized high speed excavators over the next eight years in a deal worth up to $269 million (£217 million). The deal centers on the supply of High Mobility Engineer Excavators (HMEEs) for the US Army and US Marine Corps. Prototypes of the machine - capable of speeds up to 55mph (88kph) - were first developed...

Case Launches World’s First Fully Electric Backhoe Loader Concept To The North American Market

At CONEXPO CASE Construction Equipment launched the construction industry’s first fully electric backhoe loader. The 580 EV (Electric Vehicle) concept dubbed Project Zeus offers the same power and performance as a diesel-powered CASE backhoe loader but with zero emissions and considerably reduced operating costs. Two machines have already been sold to US-based utilities companies with the concept planned to remain exclusive to the North American m...