The best of Birmingham
Transport Engineer picks some of the highlights to be seen at the CV Show 2012, coming to the NEC, Birmingham on 24, 25 and 26 April
Need a lift?
Several new arrivals are providing more choice for fleet managers needing vehicle cranes and loaders. John Challen casts his eye over some of the offerings
Hook, load and safer
A round-up of news and recent issues, including: restricting remote control operation distances, new models that extend product ranges, automatic sheet covering systems for skips, the return of TH White, new Hiab product warranties and a Volvo off-the-peg offer. Steve Banner has the detail
Lifting moments
There's more to specifying truck-mounted cranes and loaders than meets the eye. Brian Tinham examines the technical, operational and commercial issues that fleet engineers might want to consider
Load luggers
Light-weighting, size reduction and improving safety have been driving developments with truck-mounted loader cranes. Steve Banner reports
Electrics vs hydraulics
Efficiency and flexibility are key in the waste management vehicle market, but which are the engineering solution suppliers most likely to clean up?
Cutting the cost
Local authorities find themselves under the cosh to deliver savings – both in terms of money and emissions. Steve Banner examines some options for achieving both on municipal vehicles
The go-anywhere truck
8x4 tippers are the mainstay of the UK’s construction logistics industry. Peter Shakespeare reviews the latest options, trends and issues surrounding their specification
The show must go on
Despite industry-wide austerity measures, the CV Show continues to go from strength to strength. John Challen points out some of the scheduled highlights of the 2012 event, taking place on 24, 25 and 26 April at the NEC, Birmingham
Your shout
The Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI) has recently raised the issue of thorough examinations and load tests for lorry-mounted cranes.