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The summer of 1936 marked the birth of the combine harvester in Europe. August Claas unveiled a tractor-drawn machine developed at his factory in Harsewinkel, Westphalia that produced grain which could be transported off in bags. It revolutionised European farming.

Engineered specifically for use with Case IH tractors, the Prime-Lift loader dramatically enhances user safety, taking the guesswork out of loader operation.

With more than a hundred WA1200 machines operating in mines around the world, there was a need for Komatsu's flagship loader to conform with Tier 2 USA emission controls - hence the development and release of the WA1200-6 in late 2010.

The new 90-metric-ton Cat 390D L Hydraulic Excavator, which replaces the 385C L, is designed to take on the toughest jobs in a range of heavy-construction and mining applications.

To accommodate today's large-scale row crop implements, Case IH will expand the Magnum Series to include a new Magnum 370 CVT model, representing the highest horsepower mechanical front drive (MFD) tractor on the market at 419 maximum boosted engine horsepower. In addition, Case IH will offer operator-friendly Case IH Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) technology across the entire Magnum lineup, including the current 235, 260, 290, 315 and 340 models. At the Farm Progress Show in the USA, Case IH displayed the new Magnum 370 CVT model and announced the availability of CVT across the entire Magnum range.

Wacker Neuson have unveiled a complete new series of crawler-mounted dumpers: the new DT Series. With loading capacities ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 tons, the range of machines has now been extended to five loading capacity classes - available as diesel or petrol versions and with a very wide range of attachments.

New Holland Agriculture has announced the release of the new hydrogen-powered NH2 tractor.

New Holland has introduced a completely new T4 PowerStar utility tractor range. It offers three models, the T4.55, T4.65 and T4.75, producing engine powers from 56 to 75 hp.

Caterpillar has introduced the new PL83 and PL87 pipelayers.

Scania has extended its customer offering with new P- and G-series trucks tailored to tough off-road working conditions. New frontal styling and various sturdy components make them stand out from the crowd and able to withstand intense and unavoidable pounding without unnecessary downtime.

Scania strives to find the best possible solution for client applications and recently tailored a R730 8x8 heavy haulage tractor for specialised peace-keeping missions.

Fuso has introduced a heavy-duty hybrid truck in Japan.

Cat Trucks will have a large presence at the 2012 ITTE Show, not only displaying current road trucks, but promising to display its next wave of new products.

Hino Australia has become the first truck manufacturer in the world to include a digital audio broadcast (DAB+) multimedia unit as standard equipment across its range of trucks.

Wayne and Diana McLaughlin have spent sixteen years lovingly restored a fully customised 1956 Ford F100, and it has now been recognised as one of Australia's best show cars, having won the 2011 Meguiar's Superstars Championships held earlier this year in Sydney.

Market leader Isuzu has added a new 309kW 6x4 version to its range-topping Giga heavy-duty truck line-up.

Since 1986, the Cat D11 has set the standard for machine productivity, durability, reliability, safety and operator convenience in high-production dozing applications. The new D11T and D11T CD elevate that standard, with design refinements that include Enhanced Auto Shift, Dynamic Inclination Monitor, automatic climate control and available automated ripper control.

Caterpillar has introduced the new Series II feller brancher with smoother hydraulic performance, better fuel economy, a more comfortable operator station and better visibility. Both the Cat 541 Series II and the Cat 552 Series II are full tail swing machines designed for high production clear cut and for clear or select cut in rough terrain. The 552 is a leveling machine for more comfort on steep terrain.

Caterpillar has introduced the new Cat 3516C-HD diesel generator set certified to meet Tier 4 Interim standards.

A clever modification by specialist German commercial vehicle conversion company Harald Bruhns GmbH means farmers can now rely on a new "Secutor" agricultural tractor - a Mercedes-Benz Zetros with an Allison 3500 Series fully automatic transmission.

Australia's largest mobile crane - the Palfinger PK 74002 - is operated by Adelaide based City Crane Trucks. It is also the largest Palfinger model in the country, combining all the advantages of a Palfinger heavy-duty crane in one model - strength, and a low deadweight, while its innovative crane technology ensures enormous lifting capacity.

Komatsu Ltd and Rio Tinto have entered into an agreement for the large scale implementation of the Komatsu Autonomous Haulage System in Australia.

Which fuels will replace oil? Of course, nobody yet knows the answer. However, in order for the manufacturers to be able to offer vehicles that the market will want in the future, strategic decisions have to be made today. Volvo Trucks is investing in a solution that is financially sustainable and that may form a bridge between fossil and renewable fuels - diesel engines running on methane gas.

There has never been a better time to buy a light commercial workhorse ute, with the recent release of the all new Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50 and upgrades to the Mitsubishi Triton range. With the new Isuzu D-Max and the new Holden Colorado arriving early in 2012, market leader Toyota HiLux has never been under such pressure from quality competitors.