CASE is offering advanced driver assistance systems for its wheeled loaders. These are designed to enhance safety, efficiency and productivity on the job site. The new systems include better visibility, obstacle and hazard perception, AI-based driving assistance and semi to fully-autonomous loader operations.
To further support safety and productivity, CASE is also introducing advanced remote monitoring technology, providing remote machine assistance. This technology enables real-time monitoring of operational conditions and fuel consumption and facilitates predictive maintenance, ultimately reducing downtime and improving fleet management.
Caterpillar has unveiled its 140 AWD Next Generation Motor Grader prototype. Weighing in at 20 tonnes, this machine benefits from a range of new technologies that boost productivity and finish quality. The firm says that the 140 AWD Next Generation Motor Grader combines two existing platforms into a common next generation platform for motor graders. The result is a machine that provides customers a wider array of operating features, technologies and configurations.
The cab design offers excellent all round visibility, making working easier and safer for the operator. High comfort is also claimed, while the machine benefits from the latest ergonomic controls to minimise operator fatigue. The technology packages meanwhile help to optimise productivity and finish quality, as well as ease of use, allowing inexperienced operators to deliver precision working.
Hitachi is offering a range of excavators that are specially modified for use in certain applications.
The ZX250LC-7 super long front (SLF), is assembled at the HCME factory in Amsterdam and suits duties such as dredging, loading and slope-finishing. The boom and arm design combines strength and versatility, allowing an extended working range of 18m.
The ZX350-7 with clamshell telescopic arm (CTA) is supplied by Hitachi in Japan. Available with 30m reach, it can be used for removing material from below ground and features modified hydraulics, boosting productivity on complex excavation projects. The clamshell telescopic arm offers high-speed extension and retraction, combined with a powerful pulling force, allowing it to work in confined spaces. Unlike standard or long-reach excavators, it requires minimal swing room, suiting it for use in compact areas.
Hitachi says that its latest ZW-7 wheeled loaders offer high productivity and output. The firm says that its wheeled loaders with protective safety features and high comfort cabs. High performance and efficiency are claimed, with uptime due to durable components and easy maintenance.
Stage V-compliant engines power the ZW180-7 and ZW310-7 wheeled loaders, which benefit from all-round visibility and sophisticated systems.
Hyundai Construction Equipment claims that its powerful mid-weight dozer delivers best-in-class power and tractive effort, precise grading and a range of smart technologies.
The new HD130 offers fully electrohydraulic controls and 2D blade dozing assist function as standard. It also has a narrow nose with inline pre-cleaner and large windows for high visibility, as well as a 117kW engine providing best-in-class power output. The tiling cab allows access to major driveline components while the durable undercarriage offers long service life.
Power comes from a proven Perkins 4.4litre diesel, delivering 710Nm of torque. An Eco Mode can be selected for lighter grading duties, lowering the hydraulic pump power output and reducing fuel consumption by 5%. Auto idle and auto shutdown features help to reduce fuel use over the working shift. The machine has a reversible hydraulically-driven cooling fan for the engine and hydraulic oils, with an electrically-driven fan for the charge air cooler that can also be reversed to clean out the core.
The HD130A is equipped with Hyundai’s Hi MATE remote management system as standard. Using GPS-satellite technology, this telematic monitoring system provides customers with real-time machine operating data, including location information.
Komatsu Europe has premiered its new next-generation WA475-11 and WA485-11 wheeled loaders, which the manufacturer says represent a leap forward in performance and efficiency.
At the heart of new Dash 11 generation wheeled loaders is a newly developed Komatsu diesel engine which is characterised by extremely high torque in the low-speed range. This new engine is combined with a Komatsu-designed hydro-mechanical-transmission (HMT), resulting in excellent performance, power reserves, fuel efficiency and ease of operation for all transport and loading tasks.
The WA475-11 demonstrates a 14% improvement in fuel efficiency over its Dash 10 predecessor, while the WA485-11 achieves a 29% increase in fuel efficiency compared to its predecessor WA480-8. Compared to its predecessor WA480-8, the WA485-11 has experienced a significant upgrade in payload and bucket capacity, says Komatsu.
Another new feature is the variable-power control, which enables the lifting speed to be controlled independently of the accelerator pedal. Never before has it been easier for an operator to find the right balance between traction and lifting power, the company claims.
Both machines are also equipped with a rear-hinged door, angled steps and large handrails; and a new air-suspended seat dampens vibrations for a comfortable driving experience. The seat-mounted, electronic-pilot-control levers with a new ergonomic design improve operating comfort and reduce operator fatigue. The “automatic bucket filling” and other assistance functions further help the operator maintain productivity even during long shifts.
Komatsu Europe has also launched the all-new WA700 wheeled loader. Before commencing development of the WA700, Komatsu says its engineers actively collected customers’ input, identifying that safety, cost per tonne produced, CO2 emission, maximising uptime, and operator well-being were the key concerns of its customers.
The manufacturer adds that these insights were integral to the development process, resulting in a powerful machine equipped with advanced features and technologies, including unrivalled power and stability, substantial load capacity and bucket volume, and extreme durability.
Liebherr has demonstrated its innovative autonomous wheeled loader concept as well as a novel remote control dozer package. The autonomous driving system for wheeled loaders is called the Liebherr Autonomous Operations and has been developed in-house and allows machines to work without an operator in the cab. The system can be used in areas that would be dangerous for an operator, such as close to a high rock face in an extraction operation for example. The package uses an array of sensors and guidance systems to ensure that the machine can operate quickly and efficiently throughout the working day, without reducing productivity due to operator fatigue.
Meanwhile, the Liebherr remote control system (LiReCon) suits use on crawler dozers. The firm says that its new PR 776 G8 70tonne crawler dozer can be controlled remotely for greater versatility, also allowing its use in areas that would be dangerous for an operator to access.
The control system is said to allow accurate and precise operation, without compromising productivity or efficiency. High output is claimed and the operator can be working in a comfortable area away from the noise and dirt of a challenging site. This further helps to boost output by reducing operator fatigue.
SANY says its commitment to sustainability and renewable energy is increasingly evident in its construction machinery. The manufacturer showcased the SW956E at bauma, a fully electric 20tonne wheeled loader, which combines high performance with sustainability. Sany also offers the SY215E, a sustainable alternative in the 23tonne class. This fully electric crawler excavator features a 150 kW electric motor and a 422-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, providing an emission-free, low-noise solution for urban areas.
