NEWS & REPORTS
From the operator seat, located on the left side of the cab, the operator can observe the job site and surrounding areas through the large glass area and a low rake windscreen. (Photo: Volvo Construction Equipment)
class-leading rimpull, for optimum traction. Drivetrain control and machine moment are supplied by the new Volvo Dynamic Shift Control, which automatically tailors the transmission shift-points depending on the worksite and operational inputs. The R100E is built for all surface mining and quarrying applications, where operational costs are critical. Customers can expect to spend less per haul with the R100E, featuring a 60.4m3 capacity V-shaped body for optimum load retention and minimal material carry-back. The industry-recognized load profile policy enables the operator to meet a consistent average target payload (95t), while the speedy body-tipping system ensures fast cycle times for an all-round efficient performance. Volvo builds on the high capacity and hauling speeds of its rigid hauler with intelligent monitoring systems. The OnBoard Weighing (OBW) option is an integrated system that ensures the machine moves the optimum safe payload to further optimize production and minimize operational costs. It does this by using exterior-mounted pressure sensors to monitor and relay machine statistics to the operator’s onboard display. Not only can machine information be viewed in real-time via the on-board display, it can be remotely accessed via Volvo’s CareTrack® telematics system to help operators and fleet managers improve planning. Customers interested in increasing the productivity of existing and future projects can access Volvo Site Simulation with the help of their local Volvo dealer. The system works by providing customers with valuable information about their machinery, fleet choices and site configuration, helping them maximize productivity, while better managing ownership and operational costs.
Issue 02 | 2018
Durable by design Uptime and productivity are centered on the machine’s durable design, which promotes high component protection and longer lifecycles, for extended intervals between planned maintenance. Offering rock-solid stability, the R100E conquers the toughest terrains while in complete control. The robust hauler offers a low center of gravity and is equipped with an expertly designed body and chassis that work in harmony with the McPherson strut with lower wishbone front suspension and the new low-effort steering system. The operator can easily maneuver around tight corners with light, intuitive steering provided by the pilot-operated remote-mounted orbitrol control valve.Volvo Rigid Hauler R100E T2 Not only is the R100E designed to achieve optimum performance and productivity through high levels of operator comfort, machine control and stability, it also promises to reduce repair costs. The front suspension is widely spaced to absorb load and ground surface shocks, and protect vital machine structures. Detailed engineering is also evident in the machine frame ‘horse collar’ design, providing flexibility to travel on uneven terrain. Manufactured from box-section steer rails, the frame features high-strength steel castings in the key stress locations to absorb ground impacts. All frame bores are sleeved for additional protection. A significant investment was spent in frame and body rigorous testing, which included applying 60,000 hours’ worth of chassis fatigue loads. With a body manufactured from high impact and high abrasion-resistant 400-HBW-hard steel the R100E rigid hauler achieves long-lasting performance.
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