International Construction - Jan/Feb 2014 - page 44

internationalconstruction january-february 2014
COMPACT EQUIPMENT
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Exhaust emission impetus
provides the best performance in this class of machines throughout
the lift path. Further new features include connect-under-pressure
auxiliary hydraulic couplers and courtesy lighting that stays on up
to 90 seconds after the engine is shut down, illuminating the way
for easier exists from the machine after dark.
The 318E, 320E, 319E, 323E are powered by Yanmar Tier
4 Final diesel engines with EGR and an exhaust filter with an
Last year’s Bauma exhibition saw Volvo launch three new
short radius compact excavators, the 2.5 tonne ECR25D, 5.7 –
7.0 tonne ECR58D and 8.6 – 9.5 tonne ECR88D.
exhaust filter consisting of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and
DPF.
Track tension
Gehl’s latest loaders are the RT175 GEN:2 and RT210 GEN:2
radial-lift tracked machines, which are fitted with a 52 kWTier 4
certified engine fitted with a DPF. They offer 794 kg and 953 kg
of rated capacity respectively and feature the company’s Ideal Trax
system for automatically tensioning the tracks. Gehl says this saves
time by removing the need to stop periodically and make manual
adjustments to the tracks. The company says that automating this
process extends the track life by up to +15%, by ensuring they are
always tensioned correctly.
The loaders can be fitted with the manual Quick-a-Tach or
electronic Power-a-Tach system for changing work tools, and the
company also offers the Hydra Glide ride control system to help
cushion the operator and its Hydroloc safety system that prevents
One of Kubota’s
new models is
the 1.1 tonne
class U10-3. The
undercarriage
can be narrowed
hydraulically
from 990 mm to
750 mm, to help
it fit into tight
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