Perkins launches new 904 Series engine

Pushing the boundaries of its platforms to deliver more power from a compact package, Perkins has brought a new high-power variant into the 904 Series range.  The new 904J-E36TTA is designed to deliver 173 hp (129 kW) and 546 lb ft (740 Nm) at 1500 rpm of power density from a 3.6 litre engine, suitable […]

John Deere accelerates safety with SmartDetect Assist

Enhancing job site safety for the construction market, John Deere has brought SmartDetect Assist to enhance its offerings of object detection technologies. Building on the SmartDetect and SmartDetect Digital solutions, SmartDetect Assist goes even further in supporting job site safety by automatically slowing or stopping a machine when an obstacle is detected, supporting greater operator […]

Kubota breaks ground on new Kansas facility

Kubota North America marked a significant expansion of its compact construction business with the groundbreaking of a new construction equipment test centre in Salina, Kansas. The $30 million investment reinforces Kubota’s long-term commitment to designing, engineering, and validating compact construction equipment in North America. The 57,000-square-foot facility will support Kubota’s expanding construction equipment line-up by […]