Shantui (Dubai) Company has signed a sales contract for over 50 wheeled loaders with partners in North Africa. Coupled with earlier sales, this has allowed the firm to beat its annual target of 100 units/year for wheeled loaders.
The order for the machines was placed at the beginning of 2018 and most of the wheeled loaders have now been delivered to the customers.
High engine power combined with reduced fuel consumption are said to be key qualities of Doosan’s new DL200-3 and DL250-3 wheeled loaders. Both new models are also said by the South Korean firm to provide better operator comfort, exceptional performance, ease of handling, easier serviceability and extended durability. The wheeled loaders’ new cab design is said to offer greater visibility thanks to a wider front glass section and an extended wiper blade area. Now that the reservoir for the wiper water is l
Chinese equipment firm LiuGong is adding to its portfolio with the planned acquisition of a transmissions operation in Poland. The ZZN Transmission Plant in Stalowa Wola lies next door to LiuGong’s existing facility that makes the Dressta range of bulldozers. Parts from the ZZN facility are used in many of the Dressta bulldozers and the acquisition is a strategic move that will strengthen LiuGong’s presence in Europe through the LiuGong Poland subsidiary, as well as its component manufacturing capabilities.
JCB’s new power-packed 457 wheeled loader is the first of the UK manufacturer’s machines to show off the new JCB CommandPlus cab, said to offer operators the ultimate in comfort.
The cabin’s new ROPS structure has A pillars that have been moved out to the same width as the rear of the cab, providing a larger interior with a panoramic front windscreen. The machine also features JCB’s Command Driving Position, with revised pedals, a new adjustable steering column and seat-mounted hydraulic controls.
