iVT Industrial Vehicle Technology International

The Off-Highway Annual 2025 digital edition is now available to read for free! https://lnkd.in/emrrvZ85 In this issue you'll find industry news, exclusive features and interviews... 🍇 GRAPE EXPECTATIONS The SideWays grape harvester is the first of two concepts in this year’s design challenge created by Industrial Design Masters students at Italy’s Instituto Europe Di Design, in collaboration with experts at CNH Industrial and Martini 🌿 FLOWERING OF IDEAS For Project Herbini, the second of the two concepts from CNH Industrial, in collaboration with with Insituto Europeo de Design and Martini, another team of students designed an innovative autonomous system for harvesting herbs 🚜 LAND OF THE GIANTS This decade, combine harvesters have become significantly larger and more powerful – and back in 2016, the Ajuria concept, designed by Alberto Seco and published in the pages of iVT, predicted this trend. Now, Seco has returned to the design to update it for a new era 💡 A NEW VIEW A new electric tractor concept from Argentinian industrial graduate, Martín Andrés Krämer, has a variety of innovative features including three possible different cab positions, compatibility with a huge variety of attachments, and battery swapping to eliminate downtime 🔥 EXTREME APPLICATIONS To reduce the risks of moving hot slag, OEMs Volvo Construction Equipment and Liebherr Group have developed steel-mill wheel loaders specially adapted for the task – and in the process created the safest most durable vehicles in their class. Find out more with expert comments from Liebherr Group's Mark Walcher and Volvo Construction Equipment's Erich Kribs ⚡ MINIMUM SWING, MAXIMUM POWER It may be a compact machine, but the new 145XR reduced tailswing excavator from JCB does not compromise on power, comfort or operational efficiency. Richard Brooks and James McMillan tell us more 🚌 TACKLING TOUGH TERRAINS Czech manufacturer, Torsus builds the world’s toughest heavy-duty off-road buses, designed to combine durability optimal efficiency and comfort in every working condition. Torsus' Vakhtang Dzhukashvili and Tomas Micuda provide their expert insights And a special thank you to our advertisers: Ace Pump Corporation Aliant Ultralight Battery Bauser Bondioli & Pavesi Caldaro Cummins Inc. Curtis Instruments Danfoss Power Solutions Deep Sea Electronics Ltd Electrified Automation Flash Battery FORVIA HELLA Hengst Filtration Kubota Corporation Modine Manufacturing Company Otto Controls PMP Pro-Mec Poclain Rota SIROCO HVAC TYRI Lights Wandfluh Wurth Elektronik #offhighway #ivt Read the new issue now! https://lnkd.in/eCcaSDuQ

MRS Electronic Group has introduced the Motor Controller 5 A CAN 32-bit, an advanced, compact motor controller designed for precise DC motor control in vehicles and mobile machinery. https://lnkd.in/eMKS67j6

KLEEMANN was also honoured this year with the German Design Award for its technically innovative approaches. Two new products from the materials processing specialist received the coveted design award in the “Excellent Product Design” category. https://lnkd.in/ekeN_fGd

Volvo Construction Equipment, the pioneer behind the world’s first articulated hauler “Gravel Charlie” in 1966, has launched a new lineup of articulated haulers. “For nearly 60 years we have been leading the way with our range of articulated haulers and now with today´s launch of a new range of outstanding products, including one completely new model, we prove that there are no limits to our capacity for innovation,” says Melker Jernberg, president of Volvo CE. https://lnkd.in/etfAiV5g

JCB will unveil a brand new electric micro excavator at the Executive Hire Show (EHS) – the 8008E CTS. https://lnkd.in/egyrq-m6

In honour of its 100 Year Anniversary, Caterpillar Inc. has announced the release of Cat Limited Edition machines. https://lnkd.in/e_b_vEMU

DEVELON Europe is set to open its new headquarters in Germany after receiving the keys for the new building located in Mannheim Friedrichsfeld. https://lnkd.in/eg8Gi25x

Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has celebrated its biggest launch ever since Volvo Days 2024 with the unveiling of New Generation excavators, articulated haulers, wheel loaders and more. The roll-out of the New Generation excavators is coming to Southeast Asian markets now. “This New Generation excavator series represents years of collaboration and innovation. We are excited to introduce these machines to customers in Region Asia, addressing the specific demands of the regional construction sector. Our customers are facing unique challenges, and these machines are designed to help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market,” says Tomas Kuta, president of Region Asia, Volvo CE. https://lnkd.in/eNk7Kx27

Hyundai Construction Equipment will have its HW155H hydrogen fuel cell-powered wheeled excavator concept working on the demonstration area throughout this year’s bauma exhibition in Munich. https://lnkd.in/ebBX5FzV

Finlay Screening & Crushing Systems, a specialist in mobile crushing, screening, and conveying equipment, has launched the new C-1550+ tracked cone crusher. “At Finlay, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that drive productivity and profitability,” says Matt Dickson, business line director for Finlay. “The C-1550+ combines increased production capacity with features that enable our customers to achieve more with less, all while ensuring safer, more streamlined operations.” https://lnkd.in/eDkszmV3