October 10, 2025 – Press Review

Caterpillar updates its articulated dump trucks

(Source: Caterpillar)

The American manufacturer renews its range of articulated dump trucks with four models – 725, 730, 730 EJ, and 735 – featuring the new Cat C13 engine. Delivering between 345 and 424 horsepower, this engine meets major global environmental standards while reducing fuel consumption through adaptive engine speed management. The machines also feature a redesigned dump body to speed up loading and unloading cycles. It integrates an onboard weighing system providing real-time readings of the transported weight. Finally, a technology that uses exhaust heat helps clean the body by reducing material adhesion.

Tadano expands its lineup with the Octoplus 30

(Source: Tadano)

In the lifting sector, Tadano unveils the Octoplus 30, a spider lift from the Oil & Steel series designed and manufactured in Italy. Capable of reaching a working height of 29.6 meters and a horizontal outreach of 16 meters, this machine combines power and compactness. Its maximum load capacity of 280 kg allows several operators to work at height simultaneously while maintaining a high level of safety. With compact dimensions – 6.47 m long, 0.90 m wide, and 1.98 m high – the Octoplus 30 stands out for its maneuverability, ideal for urban or confined worksites. Its stabilization footprint of 4.86 x 4.86 m ensures a good balance between stability and versatility.

Develon improves its wheeled excavators

(Source: Develon)

Develon continues to develop its range of wheeled excavators, covering the 14- to 21-ton segments. The DX140W-7K and DX160W-7K models now adopt the Develon DL06V engine, already present in the DX170W-7K, offering 11% more power while meeting Stage V standards. The manufacturer also introduces the DX165WR-7K, a reduced-radius version equipped with a Perkins 1204J engine delivering 137 HP. The larger machines, DX190W-7K and DX210W-7K, benefit from an optimized version of the DL06V providing up to 189 HP at low speed, improving productivity and fuel efficiency.