Kevin Swallow

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Gently does it

Bringing together information from sensors has significantly reduced unwanted movement in extended booms and crane jibs when lifting materials

Lifting Equipment
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Inching forward

While manufacturers are now using electro hydraulics to power all types of ancillary equipment, bringing it to market is a slow process. OE looks at the in-roads already made

Mobile Plant
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Ploughing forward with safety

Industry bodies are pushing ‘best practice’ to improve health and safety on farms. So, what are the issues for off-road agricultural vehicles and machinery and what safety checks should operators...

Machine Safety/Protection
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A defining moment

A working group behind a ‘plant mechanic’ trailblazer apprenticeship submission seeks approval from the Institute for Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships
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Oil circuit power check

Servicing plant machinery or vehicles with hydraulic equipment is a job often overlooked. With the help of leading brands in excavators, truck-mounted cranes, lifting gear and body hoists, we present...

Hydraulic Components/Equipment