Part of the company’s new ‘LC-5’ range of machines meeting the latest Stage IV emission regulations, the DX140LC-5 14tonne crawler excavator has been launched by Doosan Construction Equipment. The DX140LC-5 model sets a new benchmark for this class of excavator worldwide, providing greatly improved performance compared to the previous ‘LC-3’ Stage IIIB model.
The improved performance of the DX140LC-5 includes a 5% increase in engine power and 4% greater torque. In addition, traction has been booste
Part of the company’s new ‘LC-5’ range of machines meeting the latest Stage IV emission regulations, the DX140LC-5 14tonne crawler excavator has been launched by Doosan Construction Equipment. The DX140LC-5 model sets a new benchmark for this class of excavator worldwide, providing greatly improved performance compared to the previous ‘LC-3’ Stage IIIB model.
The improved performance of the DX140LC-5 includes a 5% increase in engine power and 4% greater torque. In addition, traction has been booste
Kobelco is widening its range of excavators built for the demolition and recycling markets. The beefed-up SK140SRD is the smallest in this line-up, which already includes the SK210D and SK350DLC-10.
The machine shares some of the same basic features as the firm’s standard SK140 models. However, it has extra cab protection, uprated hydraulics to utilise high power hydraulic attachments and a number of heavy-duty components.
Despite its smaller size, this machine is borne from 40 years of innovation and dev
Several manufacturers are offering improved earthmoving machines, with more to come - Mike Woof reports. One of the most notable developments comes from Caterpillar, with the unveiling of a hybrid excavator in the shape of its 336E H model. The machine is having its public launch at the bauma exhibition in Spring 2013 and will start rolling out of the factory in March 2013, while customers will be able to place orders from February 2013. Unlike other hybrid excavators on the market at present, the Cat 336E
