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WIRTGEN TRACKED COLD RECYCLER There’s been tremendous growth in interest for cold asphalt recycling, and tracked cold recyclers like Wirtgen’s W 380 CRi are at the forefront of this revolution. This new machine offers working widths of 3,200, 3,500 and 3,800 mm, and can cut from 100 to 300 mm deep. It granulates the material being removed, adds binding agents, and produces a new, homogeneous material that – with a mixing capacity of up to 800 tons per hour – can be moved to a Vögele paver through a swivel-mounted, height-adjustable discharge conveyor at the rear of the machine. That versatility makes it possible to pave long stretches of road in a day’s work.
KUBOTA COMPACT TRACK LOADER Kubota’s latest track loader treads lightly with rated operating capacity of 2,100 pounds at a 35 percent lift or 3,000 pounds at a 50 percent lift. The 68-hp SVL65-2 is the lightest-weight model in Kubota’s compact track loader lineup, positioning the machine as an ideal choice for smaller workspaces in construction and landscaping applications.
VOLVO EXCAVATOR Not too big, not too small – the EC200E brings Volvo Construction Equipment customers a new option in the 20-ton class, a class size that the company has not occupied previously in the North American market. Designed for light- to mediumduty, the EC200E is small enough for transportation without additional permits, and features an attachment management system allowing presets for up to 20 attachments. It’s also equipped for quick couplers and offers auto idling, auto engine shutdown and ECO mode for increased fuel efficiency. Integrated work modes include engine rpm and hydraulic flow on a single dial for easy power and controllability balancing.
It has been an electrifying year on the compact excavator front with several major OEMs moving closer to delivering emission-free, lownoise options while matching the diesel-powered performance that customers expect. Driven significantly by the expansion of requirements to reduce emissions and noise levels in cities around the world, 2019 saw a big leap forward in electric equipment options and we expect that trend to continue in 2020. Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo unveiled production-ready models of its first electric excavator, the ECR25, and electric wheel loader, the L25, which some customers are already using. These machines will be widely available in 2020. “The ECR25 and L25 are revolutionary machines that demonstrate Volvo CE’s commitment to future technology,” said Scott Young, director of Electromobility and Automation. “As the machines are electric, no particulate matter, nitrogen oxide or carbon dioxide are released into the environment. This, together with the fact that they have extremely low noise levels, makes them ideal for use in cities and densely populated areas.” These models lead off a full line of electric compact equipment; Volvo has announced that it will no longer develop new diesel-powered models in the compact category. The electric range will cover the EC15 to EC27 for excavators and the L20 to L28 for wheel loaders. “Unveiling our first commercial electric machines marks a significant moment in Volvo CE’s journey toward building a more sustainable future,” said Melker Jernberg, president of Volvo CE. “The electrification of construction equipment will produce cleaner, quieter and more efficient machines – this represents the future of our industry.” Hyundai and Cummins Hyundai and Cummins are collaborating on an electric excavator prototype which the companies unveiled at ICUEE. Electric vehicles have been rapidly expanding in market share, while at the same time electrification of commercial power systems are being pursued as environmentally friendly and economically sustainable solutions for construction equipment, according to D.S. Kim, HCE senior executive vice president & CTO. “HCE anticipates mini excavators, which operate in urban workplaces close to residential areas, will be a prime candidate to electrify to meet zero-emission and low-noise requirements in the near future.” “This electric-powered mini excavator is an exciting celebration of the future of electrified construction equipment – combining the strengths of HCE’s versatile excavator with Cummins’ lithium-ion battery solutions and machine integration expertise,” said Julie Furber, Cummins’ executive director – Electrified Power. The 3.5-ton prototype can work eight hours and charging time is less than three hours. It is powered by Cummins BM4.4E flexible battery modules. This excavator is still in the testing phase and is not commercially available. JCB JCB’s first electric excavator is now commercially available in North America. The 19C-1E is a 2-ton model designed for construction and excavation applications in enclosed or urban jobsites. JCB says that it offers the same power as its diesel-powered counterpart. The power source is three lithium-ion batteries and it can run a full day on a single charge. Additional battery options allow for increased power capacity and a longer runtime. Charge time is eight hours and a two-hour fast charge option is available. “Increasing urbanization, environmental sensitivity and safety awareness is driving demand for zero-emissions machines that perform as well as diesel equipment,” said Chris Lucas, product manager for compact excavators at JCB North America. “The 19C-1E shows that JCB is again leading the way; we’re merging more than seventy years of experience building the world’s toughest construction machines with the latest electric technology to build the machines today’s customers need.”
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