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One HMI for all Will touchscreens form the basis of
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Modular hydraulics The new techniques that enable effi cient
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The latest on automation,
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electrification in
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16 NATURAL SELECTION
CNH Industrial’s design director David Wilkie
reveals the secrets of Project Tetra – the world’s
first natural-gas powered construction vehicle
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24 PIECE IT TOGETHER
Gerald Scheffels explores the possibilities and
challenges of using customizable, modular
hydraulics components
30 MAGIC TOUCH
Is touchscreen-based, standardized HMI the
best way to control complex off-highway
machinery? Jack Roper examines the case
38 PERFECT BALANCE
Hyundai has set out its stall for the 19-24 ton
crawler excavator market with the launch of
the new HX220A L
46 BETTER CONNECTED
Michael Donlevy learns from Crown Equipment
VP Craig Burns about the many benefits of the
OEM’s advanced connectivity systems
50 AUTOMATION ADVANCES
The once niche AGV segment is expanding
beyond the factory floor, Melissa Barnett
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56 ALL-WEATHER POWER
JCB is extending its telescopic lift truck legacy
with the launch of the 30-19E its first electric
model, reports James Allen
NEWS & REGULARS
6 MORE FROM MUNICH
Some hidden gems you might have
missed at Bauma 2019
11 INNOVATION REWARDED
The big winners at Bauma’s Innovation
Awards 2019 gala ceremony
12 REMOTE WORKING
The latest off highway-related remote
control technology news
14 AGRITECHNICA 2019
The world’s leading agricultural machinery
has a new competition for Tier 1 suppliers
71 BULLETIN BOARD
73 INDEX TO ADS
74 A LOADER HISTORY
A 50 year journey through the evolution of
JCB’s wheeled loaders
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