international
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january-february 2015
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Efficiency is key
compact tail, which has minimal protrusion outside the track
width.This, says the company, enables it to turn through a 360°
radius safely and efficiently.
Neil Winfield, Kubota construction’s business development
manager, said, “The U27-4 was introduced following extensive
research and development with operators across both the UK
and worldwide. This, combined with Kubota’s manufacturing
expertise, has resulted in an excavator beingdesigned tomeet and
exceed the needs of themarket.
“The feedback we received in the 2.5 tonne class highlighted
that users wantedmore space in the cabin and increased comfort
levels, while not compromising onperformance levels.”
According to Hyundai, reliability,
flexibility and productivity are themain
assets of its new R17Z-9A zero tail
swingmini excavator.
Thenewmachinehas beenfitted
with a Kubota D902 engine
rated at 11.7kW andweighing
1.7 tonnes, slotting into its
existing smaller line-up
between the R16-9
and theR27Z-9.
When fitted with a
960 mm long dipper
arm,
the
R17Z-9A
provides a maximum dig
depthof 2.2m.
The company said its latest mini
Reliability and productivity are two of the key assets of Hyundai’s new
R17Z-9Amini excavator.
model achieves true zero swing capability and it has two speed
travel - 2.2km/h and4.1km/h.
Kobelcohas introduced itsfirstevermini-excavatorequipped
with the Japanese manufacturer’s iNDr (integrated Noise &
Dust reduction) technology.
First seen on larger Kobelco excavators, this system is
designed tofilter out dust and improve engine cooling,which
in turn cuts engine noise.The company said the SK55SRX
is well suited for a wide range of urban construction
projects.
This five tonne class model features a number of
Kobelco’s SR-5 series
is said to be packed
with digging power.
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