Engineers at Sennebogen, Straubing, Germany, are embracing advanced diesel, hydraulic, electric and control technologies to design machines that generate significantly fewer emissions, compared to traditional equipment, and cut energy consumption in half. They’re building on proven and, in some cases, simple concepts that greatly benefit equipment users. Here’s a look at some of the innovations […]
Hydraulic hybrid slashes operating costs
Hydraulic hybrid energy-recovery system in a port material handler raises efficiency by 30%. Mobile material handlers are designed for demanding operations at ports, harbors and marine terminals, as they’re capable of unloading bulk materials like coal or stone or general cargo packaged in sacks or crates. They’re also suited for work in mines, scrapyards and…