Hybrid construction equipment hits the market

Construction equipment manufacturers are working to develop hybrid versions of their vehicles. Caterpillar, for example, recently said it will start production of a hybrid bulldozer later this year. Meanwhile, Volvo has already started selling a hybrid wheel loader, and Komatsu's PC200-8 hybrid hydraulic excavator is also on the market.

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This story published in AGC SmartBrief on 07/24/2009





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