Diggers & Dozers Magazine - Issue 14

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Bauma, Bauma uber alles!

Yes, it was a wearying foot slog across what often felt like threequarters of Bavaria. Yes, it did bring Munich’s public transport system to a juddering halt. Yes, it did send through the roof the price of all hotel rooms this side of Austria. And yes, the 600,000+ visitors that came from far and wide by planes, trains and automobiles at least partially undid the huge environmental strides made by those exhibiting. But Bauma 2019 was epic. It was the plantman’s (or woman’s) wet dream made metal. The greatest collection of construction plant and equipment ever gathered in one place. And for one week in April, there was nowhere better to be.

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It was a show that had it all: massive equipment on massive stands (Liebherr and Caterpillar, we’re looking at you); fantastic and breath-taking displays and demonstrations (take a bow Volvo, Bobcat and Hitachi); unexpected surprises (let’s all take a second to admire the Project TETRA wheel loader concept from Case); and so much more besides.

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There were remotely-controlled machines, autonomous machines, hybrid machines, fully-electric machines and even machines fuelled with bio-methane. There were self-levelling machines, self-diagnostic machines, and machines that were operated from Germany even though they were thousands of miles away in the US or in Korea.

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There were attachments – so many attachments – with the ability to lift, place, pull, push, rip, grab, break and pulverise.

There was virtual reality and there was advanced telematics.

There was innovation in every direction.

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But here’s the thing. Looking back at Bauma 2019 (my eighth Bauma if my addled and unreliable memory serves me correctly) I have two lasting memories. One was the feeling of seemingly universal positivity. Every stand I visited (and I visited a LOT) was packed with people chatting, engaging and doing business.

The aisles were filled with smiling, enthusiastic faces that not even the occasional downpour of rain could dampen. If Bauma is – as many believe - a barometer of market sentiment, then the European construction equipment industry is in rude health; and long may it continue.

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My second lasting memory was really a timely reminder of why I started writing about construction equipment in the first place and why, 30 years later, I am still doing so. And that is the people.

During my week at the greatest show on Earth, I spoke to people from Germany and France, Spain, Turkey and Italy, from Japan and China, and from both North and South America. I had a lunchtime beer with a Finn, chatted over a curry wurst with a Swede, and set the world to rights with a proud Bavarian and an equally proud Dutchman in a bar one evening.

Those that know me will testify that I barely speak English, let alone any other language. But, like the 600,000+ people that descended upon the Messe Munchen for that one glorious week in April, I am fluent in plant. And even while British politicians were prolonging the agony of Brexit and casting us adrift from our European neighbours, we all got along just fine.

Maybe, instead of speaking the language of division and conflict, the world’s politicians might be better speaking the language of plant. It is a language that unites.

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Unduly Understated JCB opted for an uncharacteristically lowkey launch for the three latest additions to its X Series of hydraulic excavators. Yet perhaps those machines merited more of a fanfare. Mark Anthony reports.

The latest press launch held at its World Headquarters was, by JCB’s standards, a low-key affair; lacking in the pre-launch hype that has accompanied recent product introductions from the UK manufacturer; devoid of the pyrotechnics and razzamatazz that accompanied more recent product unveilings. Even the company’s chief innovation officer Tim Burnhope – a man who has traditionally channelled Steve Jobs in both confidence and showmanship – seemed content to let the new products just speak for themselves.

140X and 150X don’t just follow on from the two initial X Series machines. Rather, they build upon them; harnessing the lessons learned on those models to make the three new machines even better.

Admittedly, the new 131X, 140X and 150X excavators are not the JCB Hydradig, a machine that achieved the impossible by making the wheeled excavator both interesting and desirable. Neither are they the Hi-Viz dumper, a product that redefined the very essence of what a site dumper should look like and how it should perform. But the three new excavators, which will compete in the highly competitive 13 to 15 tonne operating weight class, will outsell the Hydradig and will be more important within the JCB product range than the Hi-Viz dumper. Furthermore, the 131X,

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Testing Time At the time of the launch of the 20 tonne class 220X, there were those that questioned how JCB could talk about a new excavator series when there was just one model.

The 210X which followed fairly soon after will have done little to disperse any such criticism.

In truth, JCB probably could have come to market with a five model X Series range. But it didn’t. It didn’t because it was determined that the three latest models would be launched when they were right. Now they are. And the manufacturer knows they are not just because of the use of proven technology, powertrain and iron baked into the new machines; but also because the three new models have undergone a level of pre-launch testing that has pushed them to their working limits and beyond.

As an example, machines have been strapped to a shaker rig that replicated more than 15,000 hours of non-stop tracking across

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rough terrain. That test was carried out not to test key components such as the engine, transmission or the hydraulics. It was carried out to ensure that comparatively unimportant items such as wing mirrors, door hinges and catches and the boxing ring mounted on top of the counterweight could withstand the rigours of constant onsite vibration. When the manufacturer was satisfied that they could, the three new machines got the green light. Such attention to detail (which included placing a 110 kg operatorshaped dummy in the seat during the shake test) is precisely where increased residual values are born.

A revised counterweight boasts two purpose-designed impact points on the corners and along the lower edge to keep damage to an absolute minimum.

The X Series models can be ordered with heavy-duty belly plates, side impact protection and a heavy-duty dipper arm with wear plates if required.

CommandPlus Cab The 131X, 140X and 150X excavators are direct replacements for the popular JS131, JS130 and JS145. The 131X will retains the 55kW JCB EcoMAX engine, while the 140X and 150X are powered by an 81kW JCB EcoMAX engine.

At 2.5 metres wide, the new models are 80 mm wider allowing the installation of the much larger CommandPlus cab seen on the 220X, giving the operator an environment which is both spacious and comfortable. The cab - which is located on four hydraulic cab mounts is 15 percent larger, incorporating the ROPS frame within its structure and it has easily replaceable flat glazing all round. According to JCB, in cab noise is reduced by almost two thirds compared to the previous JS130 and JS145.

The fully-sealed pressurised cab comes with a choice of comfortable Grammer seats, with heating and cooling options now available. The operator also benefits from seat mounted servo levers. A new command pod to the right of the seat that brings together all switches and controls in a single seatmounted unit. A new 7” monitor with intuitive menus and functionality can be accessed through an automotive-style rotary controller.

Familiar Look The three new machines maintain the now familiar X Series appearance, with fuel and hydraulic tanks now mounted inside secondary body panels. All service access doors are double-skinned with zinc-plated contact surfaces for improved durability.

The hydraulic tank also includes a new baffling system to reduce oil aeration and the 2,000-hour filter life of the larger X Series models, up from 1,000-hours on the previous JS models.

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The X Series excavators use JCB’s proven global boom and arm design, although the 140X and 150X have a larger bucket cylinder to deliver an 11 percent increase in bucket tear-out force. The power boost duration has also been increased from 3 to 9 seconds, giving maximum bucket and dipper tear-out for

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longer. To match these improvements, the hydraulic oil cooler size has been increased by 15 percent for superior cooling performance wherever the machine is working in the world.

The 140X and 150X also come with a larger Kawasaki hydraulic pump that can

run at lower engine rpm, which means for every litre of fuel used, six per cent more material is moved. Fine tuning of the machines’ Kayaba valve block delivers improvements in flow sharing for multi-functional use. An automatic engine shut-off has been incorporated to further reduce fuel use when the machine is not in operation.

All high flow pipework in key areas has been enlarged by 0.25” to reduce pressure losses in the system and all the pipework is attached to the boom with sturdy rubber clamps to reduce vibration, a feature shared with the larger 220X. Auxiliary flow shut-off taps are also the same as those on the larger 220X. Customers can now order the X Series machines with all of the required wiring to fit GPS and machine control systems from Topcon, Leica and Trimble, while the excavators can also be built Steelwrist-ready, for use with a tiltrotator.

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Diggers & Dozers magazine says…

It says much about a company’s focus upon innovation when the introduction of three new excavator models into an exciting and highly competitive market sector is met with such a muted response.

But that is the JCB of today.

That is the JCB that consistently introduces upwards of 50 new and improved machines each and every year. That is the JCB for which envelope pushing is just another day in the office; a company that is never quite content, never quite satisfied; a company in which no detail is too small and too insignificant to escape analysis and reimagination.

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Molson Conquers Scotland Molson Group acquire Finlay Scotland Ltd and secure the distribution rights for Terex|Finlay in Scotland and the Scottish Islands.

Molson Group are pleased to announce the acquisition of Finlay Scotland Limited, a long- established equipment Dealer of Terex|Finlay products in Scotland and the Scottish Islands.

Through this acquisition, Molson Group have now successfully secured the distribution rights for the complete range of Terex|Finlay mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment across Great Britain. This acquisition follows on from the recent purchase of Finlay Plant (UK) Ltd in June, 2018, and the subsequent rebranding of that business in England and Wales to Molson Finlay in January, 2019.

The current Finlay Scotland Ltd Sales, Hire and Service organisations will remain unchanged. Aftermarket parts requirements will also continue to be provided by Finlay Scotland Ltd. “We are delighted to have acquired Finlay Scotland Ltd and look forward to welcoming their experienced and committed team into the Molson Group, alongside our Molson Finlay business.

The success of Finlay Scotland Ltd has

been built upon a customer-centric philosophy to provide innovative products, services and solutions to their local market,” says Robin Powell, joint Managing Director of Molson Group.

“Their commitment and dedication to exceptional customer service directly correlates with our own culture and we are delighted that they have joined our team. Additionally, this acquisition further strengthens our position throughout Scotland. Alongside the longestablished Molson Young Plant Sales business, the addition of Finlay Scotland ensures that our comprehensive 360-degree product offer to customers is available to customers across England, Wales and now Scotland too.”

“Finlay Scotland Ltd is one of the longest serving dealers for Terex Finlay and can trace its roots back to the days when the business was originally owned by John Finlay. Finlay Scotland Ltd has grown and flourished over the years thanks in no small part to the commitment and dedication of our team members who consistently provide an excellent service to our customers,” says Tom McNeill,

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Managing Director of Finlay Scotland.

“We are very excited for the future direction and growth expectations for this operation and we look forward to ensuring a seamless transition of business for our staff and customers.”

“Molson Finlay are already a valued Terex partner, with distribution rights for Terex |Finlay and other Terex lines in England and Wales. The acquisition of Finlay Scotland Ltd allows us to strengthen our relationship with this vibrant and progressive business.

Terex’s continued success significantly relies on working in partnership with professional and customer focused Dealers,” says Kieran Hegarty, President – Terex Materials Processing. “Molson have proved to be just that in the past and we look forward to growing further with them in the future.

Synergies within the existing Molson Finlay organisation will provide the strength in depth required to consolidate the excellent growth achieved by the Finlay Scotland Ltd in recent years.”

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JCB £65 Million India Investment!

JCB is to invest £65 million in a new plant in India as the company prepares to celebrate 40 years of manufacturing in the country, it was announced today.

The new factory will be located in Vadodara near the port city of Surat in the State of Gujarat on the West Coast of India and will fabricate parts for global production lines as the company prepares to meet increased demand.

JCB Chairman Lord Bamford yesterday (Monday, March 25th) laid the foundation stone for the new plant which will be JCB’s sixth in India – a country which has been JCB’s biggest single market since 2007. The announcement follows the start of work on a new £50 million factory to build cabs for JCB machines in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire which will be completed later this year.

“With major investment in manufacturing capacity in the UK and India, we are very well placed to grow our business in the future. This year we celebrate 40 years of JCB India and our success over those four decades is

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down to our continual investment,” says Lord Bamford. “It’s fitting that we mark the 40th anniversary with an investment in a factory which will give us enormous manufacturing capacity.”

JCB India already has factories in Delhi, Pune and Jaipur. Production at the new facility on a 44 acre site will begin next year. It will house the most modern laser cutting, welding and machining technology and will be a fork-lift free operation. It will be capable of processing 85,000 tonnes of steel annually.

“For 40 years JCB has remained committed to India. The decision to build a new world-class factory at Vadodara builds on JCB’s commitment to India,” says JCB India MD Vipin Sondhi. “The chosen site is strategically important because it is located close to a major sea port which allows efficient transportation.”

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£2 Million Bob

M. Teevan Hire Co. Ltd., the construction tools and plant hire company based in Acton in West London in the UK, has placed a large order worth well over £2 million for around 100 compact excavators from Bobcat, one of the largest orders ever for Bobcat in the UK independent rental sector. The new order comprises Bobcat E08, E10, E17, E17z, E26, E45 and E85 compact excavators covering operating weights from 0.8 to 8.5 tonne..

M. Teevan Hire (www.teevan-hire. co.uk) is a family company formed over 40 years ago by Chairman, Michael Teevan. Today Michael’s son, Damian, who is Managing Director, runs the company with the help of his highly experienced team on a dayto-day basis. As well as fleet renewal, the new Bobcat order also represents a major expansion for Teevans to increase business in the busy markets of London and the Home Counties of England.

“We have been here on Horn Lane in Acton for more than 40 years and our experience speaks for itself. The company continues to be a family business and this is the main reason for our success – we know how to help each other and our customers,” says Damian Teevan. “We chose the Bobcat brand to power our expansion for several reasons. Bobcat is a brand

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we know well that is synonymous with quality, performance and reliability.

Under the lead provided by Sales Manager, Alan Sams, Bobcat was able to offer a very attractive package backed up throughout London and the Home Counties by excellent service and parts support from Bobcat of London, the local Authorised Bobcat Dealer for the area.”

Teevans offers all types of equipment for building, utilities, civil engineering, refurbishment, DIY and gardening, from small hand tools to excavators up to 22 tonne, dumpers from 1 to 10 tonne and telehandlers for lifting heights from 4 to 18 m. Teevans’ headquarters and depot in Acton are within easy reach of customers via the nearby A40 and North Circular Road quickly serving the whole of the London market and beyond.

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substantial order from Teevans, which has been a mainstay of the market in London and the South East for many years,” says Bobcat Sales Manager, Alan Sams. “It is a reflection of the high reputation that the UK rental sector holds for the Bobcat range of compact excavators, compact loaders, telehandlers and attachments.”

All of the models added to the Teevans fleet are part of the E-generation of machines from Bobcat designed to provide an unmatched combination of class-leading breakout forces, working range, smoothness of workgroup functions, hydraulic output and fast cycle times, centred around a roomy and comfortable operator environment, durability and excellent service access.

The E08 and E10 models have each been supplied with three buckets including a ditching bucket and also feature Bobcat’s Keyless Start system for theft protection. The same applies to the rest of the machines in the order, but they also feature long blades where applicable as well as green seat belt lights and warning beacons. The E17 and E17z units are canopy versions

of these models, whilst the E26, E45 and E85s are cabbed machines.

The minimal width of the E08 0.8 tonne and E10 one tonne micro-excavators allows for excellent manoeuvrability in confined spaces, while the zero tail swing design of the E10 is an additional advantage when working in tight areas. Once the excavators are positioned and ready for work, the undercarriage on the E08 and E10 can be hydraulically expanded to 1000 mm and 1100 mm, respectively, ensuring that the operator has maximum stability in all conditions, for digging, levelling and working with attachments such as a breaker.

The Bobcat E17 compact excavator, with a canopy and rubber tracks has an operating weight of 1711 kg, a maximum digging depth of 2249 mm and maximum reach at ground

level of 3871 mm, complemented by compact overall dimensions, with easy transportability further enhanced by ample tie-down points.

The E17z Zero Tail Swing (ZTS) canopy model has a standard operating weight of 1749 kg and a maximum digging depth of 2249 mm. The ZTS functionality is taken a level further in the E17z using Bobcat’s Zero House Swing (ZHS) design, in which the front upper structure is also fully protected by ensuring the front corners are kept within the swing circle when the tracks are in the fully expanded position.

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A futuristiclooking wheel loader concept from Case might just have been the star of the show. Diggers & Dozers magazine’s Mark Anthony was there to witness the unveiling.

If someone had told me prior to the Bauma exhibition that one of the most interesting and exciting machines at the show would be a wheel loader from Case, I probably would have laughed or at least waited for the inevitable punch-line. After all, a wheel loader is a wheel loader. And when you’re competing against the likes of Caterpillar and Liebherr, making an innovation stand out from the crowd is always going to be an uphill struggle.

Yet that is precisely what Case achieved when it lifted the veil on its new ProjectTETRA wheel loader concept machine. And don’t just take my word for it. I shot a very poor video of the machine in question as it was being unveiled. That video notched up 250,000 views on Instagram in just 24 hours. At the time of writing, it has racked up an astonishing 818,000 impressions on the platform. So what is so special about the ProjectTETRA wheel loader?

The concept machine includes a methane-powered engine, specially designed and developed by sister brand FPT Industrial for construction applications. With a maximum power output of 171 kW, it delivers the same power and torque as its equivalent diesel engine found in the CASE 821G wheel loader. That biomethane is produced in biodigesters from waste products such as waste food, wood chippings and animal waste.

“We’ve been researching sustainable fuel sources for our construction machinery for many years,” explains Carl Gustaf Goränsson, President of Construction. “Biomethane was the most logical choice for the wheel loader. We needed a fuel that could provide the drive and power that our customers demand. The fuel needed to be readily available, easy to refuel and power through a full day of work. We wouldn’t comprise on performance, so we set our designers quite a challenge.”

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ProjectTETRA not only uses a sustainable energy source but also benefits the environment in other ways. The methane-powered wheel loader concept produces 95 percent less CO2 when running on biomethane, 90 percent less nitrogen dioxides and 99 percent lower particulate matter than a diesel-powered equivalent. It delivers an 80 percent reduction in overall emissions and also achieves a 50 percent reduction in drive-by noise levels.

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“We don’t believe in developing technology for technology’s sake,” continues Goränsson. “Our innovations must solve real-world challenges in a simple and straightforward way.

ProjectTETRA is suited to do so in common job sites; agricultural environments, waste handling centres and recycling businesses are perfect locations for a biogas production plant, providing a free source of fuel for the machines working on site. But biomethane isn’t the only option.

ProjectTETRA will run on network methane too, providing access to lower emissions than diesel, even if onsite biomethane production is not an option.

This is important as we see changing regulations in some regions.”

ProjectTETRA’s cab features wraparound glazing and a high visibility roof panel, increasing the total glazed area by 16 percent when compared to a standard wheel loader. All-around visibility is achieved with the use of viewing cameras instead of wing mirrors. These are automatically linked to the direction of the machine and viewed on the A-pillar mounted displays.

The lightweight and robust structure has been designed to withstand the extreme conditions present in construction environments. In addition, the airless tyres reduce overall machine weight and a large footprint delivers low contact pressure. Advanced connectivity is achieved with integrated sensors,

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The uncluttered design means all controls are accessed through ergonomic joysticks and an integrated, armrestmounted, colour touchscreen monitor, which adds to the feeling of space and a panoramic view.

An exclusive partnership with Michelin led to the development of innovative airless concept tyres for ProjectTETRA. Constructed from pure rubber and a patented composite material in a honeycomb spoke design, the tyre/wheel fusion also features built-in suspension.

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providing a stream of real-time data to both the operator and the control room.

When active, the integrated sidewall lights are illuminated and also function as an additional safety feature.

Of course, as anyone that follows developments within the automotive sector will testify, concept cars do not always make it off the drawing board and into production. Case is confident this will not happen with ProjectTETRA. Indeed, the company claims that this machine – or something very like it – will be commercially available in the next two years.

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located over 8,500 km away in Incheon in South Korea from an operator’s booth on the Bauma stand in Munich.

This TeleOperation has been codeveloped with LG U+, the South Korean telecommunications and data services company. Although Caterpillar also allowed visitors to their stand to operate a machine located thousands of miles away, Doosan claims the TeleOperation demonstration on its stand is the first to remotely control a machine across such a large distance between locations which have a time difference of eight hours, using 5G telecommunications technology.

Doosan’s 5G Whizz The Doosan stand at Bauma 2019 afforded operators the opportunity to drive an excavator. But it was an operator experience with a twist.

Pop along to the Doosan stand, they said. You can operate a 40 tonne excavator, they said. And they meant it…sort of.

In what was one of the highlights of the show, Doosan utilised 5G technology to allow operators to drive a Doosan DX380LC-5 40 tonne crawler excavator

For TeleOperation to function properly, it is essential to deliver live video streaming at the operator’s station in a reliable way that minimises time lag in the system for the operator. With its ultra-reliability and low latency (signal delay), the new 5G network overcomes these issues in the Doosan system, providing 10 times faster bandwidth and 10 times lower latency than the 4G network.

Special features incorporated include a low-latency video transmission module with fast video transfer (with encoding and decoding), an important factor in reducing the time delay. LG U+ has also introduced new modules providing low latency image processing to further minimize the time delay. Another factor in creating more effective remote control is the use of Doosan’s innovative electrohydraulic technology in the DX380LC-5 excavator.

The DX380LC-5 excavator being remotely controlled at Bauma is still a standard machine, which allows Doosan to guarantee the performance and the compatibility of third party attachments and other equipment installed on the excavator. It is also possible to carry out both normal operation and TeleOperation with same machine.

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Of course, there is one small obstacle that potential UK buyers would need to overcome before attempting to adopt this technology within these shores. While the US and South Korea are among the first countries with commercial 5G networks, rollout in the UK is yet to commence. However, the country’s biggest mobile network – EE has announced that it will be launching a 5G network in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham and Manchester this summer.

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Liebherr Goes Above and Beyond

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The Liebherr display at Bauma pushed the boundaries of what an exhibition stand can look like. The exhibits on display, meanwhile, pushed the innovation envelope even further. Diggers & Dozers magazine’s Mark Anthony is in awe.

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If Bauma is Digger Disneyland, then the Liebherr stand is Snow White’s Castle (appropriate given that the design of that castle is based upon the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany). Like that castle, the Liebherr stand looms large over the entire Bauma showground; the logo on the slatted side of the four-storey, semipermanent office block from which the company conducts its business every bit

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as recognisable as the castle backdrop to the Disney logo. Like Disney, Liebherr is a masterclass in branding; a pioneer and an innovator; an enviable marriage of style AND substance. The triennial Bauma show, which takes place in Liebherr’s back yard, is the company’s opportunity to shine. And at Bauma 2019, the company shone like never before.

It is easy to get caught up in the magnitude of the Liebherr stand; to wax lyrical about the sheer size and volume of machines shoe-horned into the stand. I can certainly vouch for the size of the stand. I tried to film it in a single take walkthrough. Even missing out the numerous cranes, the drilling rigs, truck mixers, a good many excavators and most of the wheel loaders, that single walkthrough was more than four minutes long. Had I included all the exhibits, I’d still be filming today.

But size isn’t everything. And amongst the machines on display were several making their global debut and reconfirming Liebherr’s position at the very cutting edge of construction equipment development.

Generation 8 At the beginning of the year, Liebherr launched seven new crawler excavator models under 50 tonnes. The Generation 8 series, which has gone into production at Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar, is made up of seven models ranging from 22 to 45 tonnes: R 922, R 924, R 926, R 930, R 934, R 938 and R 945.

To achieve Stage V emissions standards, the R 926 replaces the Stage IV excavator of the same name that was launched in 2016. The R 930 is a brand new weight category for the crawler excavator series developed and produced by Liebherr-France SAS. This was developed in answer to customers’ needs for 30-tonne excavators: The

easy-to-transport, versatile and efficient R 930 crawler excavator more than meets the expectations of customers and operators.

A Higher Power The digging forces and tractive forces of the undercarriage and the swing torque of the upper-carriage have been significantly increased compared to the previous generation. Thanks to these improvements, the R 926 and R

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930 crawler excavators achieve a much higher level of performance.

In conjunction with the launch of this new generation of excavators, a new work equipment concept was devised that optimises the load curve and inertia of the swivelling drive in order to reduce fuel consumption.

The R 926 and R 930 crawler excavators are available with a variety of robust X-shaped undercarriage types.

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The R 930 that was on display on the Liebherr stand at Bauma complies with Stage V emission standards and – together with the R 926 – is based on a specific platform developed by Liebherr.

The R 926 and the R 930 have an operating weight of between 26 and 36 tonnes, and achieve a power of 150 kW and 180 kW respectively. The backhoe bucket capacities vary from 0.55 to 1.75 m3 on the R 926 and between 1 and 2.15 m3 on the R 930. The R 926 and R 930 models are available worldwide with the relevant engines.

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The crawler chassis require zero maintenance. The track rollers are lubricated for life and the automatic central lubrication system makes it possible to maximise both component service life and productivity.

Maximised Safety The operator benefits from an ultraspacious, temperature-controlled cab.

To make work particularly convenient, the excavators have pneumatic seats with vertical and longitudinal

suspension and a high-resolution, extremely user-friendly 7” touchscreen.

The windscreen can be fully lowered.

LED technology has completely replaced the halogen headlights, increasing the operating life and reducing the electricity consumption – while also dramatically improving the lighting. The range of lighting is available in the form of separate packages, with the highperformance LED+ lighting packages also available as an option.

The unobstructed panoramic visibility and the monitoring cameras at the rear and sides ensure maximum safety in the driver’s work environment. The fold-away console makes it easy and safe to access the cab. The certified ROPS cab structure provides robust protection in the event of the crawler excavator tipping over. The rear window serves as an emergency exit on all configuration versions of the excavator.

The windscreen and right-hand window are made of tinted laminated glass.

The machine has been carefully designed to offer even higher standards of safety. The upper-carriage is now accessed via a secured access platform (either standard or optional extra depending on the region). Additionally, the entire upper-carriage is fitted with non-slip studs and does not have any protruding elements. The R 926 and R 930 crawler excavators also boast a new maintenance concept with maintenance points that can be accessed from the ground. The engine oil, hydraulic oil, fuel and urea levels can be read straight off the display for convenience.

Aiming for Autonomy If the Generation 8 excavators are glimpse of the now, then two other items on display on the mammoth Liebherr stand afforded a glimpse of the very near future.

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The company used the show to unveil the innovative, adaptive concept INTUSI to the public for the first time, which – the company claims – “will revolutionise the communication with and between construction machines”.

INTUSI connects Liebherr construction machinery and material handlers to the Internet of Things (IoT) and is combining an intelligent operating logic with a smart machine intelligence.

INTUSI stands for INTuitive USer Interface. The objective during the development was to provide machine operators with a future-focused machine interface with Liebherr’s

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characteristic transparency and clear overall logic. Going forward the concept will be used in all Liebherr earthmoving and material handlers.

behind the 7XX is fully working, it also demonstrates Liebherr’s confidence in the unit’s ability to operate safely around people and other machines.

Yet, even as the company is launching a new interface to make the life of the operator simpler, safer and more productive, it is also working on technology that could ultimately replace operators altogether.

That machine, together with the new Generation 8 excavators, the huge

rigid dumptruck and the massive mining face shovel at the front of the stand attracted considerable interest throughout the duration of the weeklong exhibition. But there is no question that the true star of the show was Liebherr itself.

Central to the company’s working demonstration was the 7XX autonomous dozer, its independence clear for all to see through its lack of an operator’s cab.

Like many of its fellow exhibitors at the Bauma show, Liebherr was keen to stress that this machine was a concept.

However, while most of its rivals showed their concept machines in a static presentation, Liebherr’s autonomous dozer was fully functional throughout the show, operating in a relatively confined space whilst surrounded by thousands of eager onlookers. This not only suggests that the technology

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Electrified Hidromek The Turkish manufacturer, which has a strong presence in the German market, used the Bauma show to unveil its new H4 Series excavators.

But just as eye-catching was the new HİCON 7 W, a smart, economic and ecofriendly electric city excavator. Utilising Lithium-ion batteries, the machine is a designed-from-the-ground-up electric machine on which even the hydraulic have been adjusted to suit electric power.

The HV (high voltage) area, within which the batteries are located, is protected behind the vehicle for optimum safety.

Other service points are gathered under the electric area hood and can be reached easily for maintenance duties.

A one-time charge provides eight hours of usage. The machine can be fully charged in just three hours at a car charging station. A quick charge is also available in 30 minutes or it can be charged in a house or garage with appropriate sockets.

According to Hidromek, the HİCON 7 W can interact with its surroundings through its back screen. It relays information to its surroundings for safe driving with its “Environmental Safety System”, which is the first and only in the world specially developed for HİCON. When a person or a vehicle approaches

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The HİCON 7 W is claimed to be quieter and more efficient due to its electric engine, while its compact dimensions

make it ideally suited to inner-city construction sites.

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the machine, a warning message appears on the back screen to warn them. Owing to its “Environment Safety System”, it continues to warn its surroundings in bad weather conditions through its rear information screen. It also warns the following driver in the event of sudden braking. Additionally, HİCON 7 W draws the attention of the person or the vehicle approaching it with a red laser line provided within 5 metres. In addition, the speed of the machine is visible on this rear screen. Due to its solar system, it continues to give information on its rear screen to the city with its Safety Sleep Mode. The back screen can be used for 24 hours non-stop and information such as date, time and weather can be displayed on it.

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It’s Electrifying Diesel’s vice-like grip on the demolition and construction industry’s fuel needs diminishes with each passing year. And at Bauma 2019, several manufacturers suggested that the future is electric.

It seemed that every stand at Bauma 2019 this year had its own hashtag as each manufacturer attempted to corner the social media world by encouraging visitors to leap aboard its specific bandwagon. But the #electrifiedbauma hashtag adopted

by Wacker Neuson was more than a mere marketing gimmick. In fact, it was a signifier of a wider development taking place within the industry as manufacturers strive to replace the increasingly unpopular and untenable diesel fuel upon which it has relied for as long as most of us can remember.

Wacker Neuson could back up its hashtag too. The latest additions to the zero emission series are the wheel dumper DW15e, the zero tail miniexcavator EZ17e, and the excavator EZ26e’s “technology study” concept machine.

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According to sales director Alexander Greschner, it is already possible to operate an entire construction site free of emissions with the zeroemission series, which includes the wheel loader, track and wheel dumper, mini-excavator and even the battery-powered rammer, batterypowered plates and, in future, the internal vibrator systems for concrete consolidation.

With the zero tail excavator EZ26e, which was first presented to the public at Bauma, Wacker Neuson provides the battery-operated counterpart to the conventional excavator EZ26. The EZ26e is currently still located in the phase of a technology study. Even more certain is the availability of the second zero tail mini-excavator EZ17e, which will go into production in 2019 and be available from autumn onwards.

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excavators maintain their weight class, inclusive of the battery, and can thus continue to be transported on a car trailer.

Both electric excavators fulfil the requirements of equipment rental yards, as they do not require additional training for their service personnel for the maintenance of the machines. If the excavators are operating in one location, for example at an interior demolition, a lithium-ion battery can be charged simultaneously at the household socket or at a mains power connection (express charging process), which increases the machine’s running time over the whole workday. Simultaneously, both zero tail

Due to their compact dimensions (the battery has been integrated into the motor compartment), the electric excavators can be operated in confined spatial conditions and offer more freedom of movement. This means that the operator does not have to worry about damaging the machine while working close to walls or in confined spaces. The rear of the excavator never protrudes beyond the undercarriage.

Therefore, both of the excavators, EZ26e and EZ17e, are excellent for tunnel construction applications, demolition and reconstruction or repair work, and interior room restorations.

The articulated electric wheel dumper DW15e with 4 wheel drive and a payload of up to 1.5 tonnes, provides a sensible

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The DW15e is equipped with an electric motor for the drive system and another for the work hydraulics, in order to appropriately and independently take on output as needed and minimize energy consumption. When braking the machine or when driving downhill, the energy is fed back into the battery through modern recuperation technology. The energy is therefore not, as usual, converted into heat but is used to charge the battery.

While Wacker Neuson has focused its attention on truly compact machines, Caterpillar incorporated similar technology into the 906 electric concept wheel loader which is powered not by a diesel engine but by a sealed lithiumion battery and dedicated high-torque electric motors. That means it emits no particulate matter, no NOx, no CO2 and limited noise, making it an ideal loader for work in urban environments or public areas.

The 906 electric concept’s 41 kW battery takes about three hours to charge. On a fully charged battery, the concept machine can operate in a medium-duty application, such as mixed truck loading or material handling, for up to 4.5 hours (up to 6.5 hours with a one-hour charge during the lunch break).

When the next generation of the 906 electric concept featuring a larger battery is introduced, working times are expected to increase to eight hours, in line with many working shifts. Additional built-in charge modes may be available as well, including a rapid-boost mode to take maximum advantage of short recharge periods when the machine is idle and a slower overnight mode to condition the lithium-ion batteries and extend battery pack life.

The goal with any fully electric product is to achieve performance levels comparable to those of its dieselpowered equivalent — and testing so far shows that to be the case with the 906 electric concept. Though the concept machine weighs in slightly heavier than the 906M, that’s expected to change with the next generation concept.

Thanks to a powerful, quick-responding electric drive, the loader can reach top speeds of 20 km/hour for fast cycle times on the job. Batteries are sealed and maintenance-free, with no need to monitor liquid levels or add water.

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Bobcat Goes Remote Remotely-controlled machines were all the rage at Bauma 2019. But Bobcat’s take on the system – which directly targets the demolition sector – was especially eye-catching.

Skid steer giant Bobcat has the demolition sector in its sights with the launch of a new remote control system that is compatible with all skid-steer, compact track and all wheel steer loader models equipped with the company’s Selectable Joystick Controls. Bobcat claims to be the first manufacturer to introduce a remote control system as original ‘Plug&Play’ equipment, rather than offering it as an add-on development from a third party.

The new system will be commercially available later this year.

The new plug and play system comprises an easily portable and industrial radio remote control solution that can be mounted and dismounted on machines in a matter of minutes, leaving behind the standard machine in its original form. Being able to control the loader from outside the cab offers the operator a completely new and alternative opportunity in terms of visibility and communication.

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Not only does it provide direct sight of the progress of work with a range of attachments, further increasing the versatility of the loader and a comprehensive range of attachments.

Remote control aims to increase safety, comfort and productivity by distancing the operator from dust, noise, vibrations and other hazards encountered at the workface or on job sites that require special safety precautions. Work can be done faster with higher precision and, in some applications, with fewer personnel on the job site. For increased safety, the system also features an emergency stop button and drop and tilt detection.

Every remote-control kit is protected by a dedicated password, with twoway communication providing all the

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important information about the loader (such as fuel and oil status, warnings, etc.) on a 3.5-inch transflective colour backlit LCD display. The system provides most of the functions that can be performed via direct loader operation, including throttle, light, creep and float controls. There is also speed management control to ensure easier operation in certain applications (such as trenching, tilling, scarifying and so on). The system in very intuitive to use and the training for end users will be provided by Bobcat dealers.

The remote control system is supplied with two exchangeable batteries offering a long 20-hour battery life. The protective case ensures it is easier to transport from one job site to another.

This forms part of an updated stateof-the-art ergonomic design with the system housed in a rugged and weatherproof enclosure.

A key application for the new remote control system is likely to be in demolition environments, where the remote control system gives the operator the ability to do work from a distance, free from dirt, dust and noise.

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Breath of Fresh Air Telescopic handler pioneer Mainitou used the Bauma show to unveil its new Oxygen brand which is focused upon providing customers and users with ever more sustainable solutions, while maintaining a level of performance and cost-efficiency that are in line with users’ expectations.

Arnaud Sochas, Innovation Manager for Manitou group, explains the approach: “Players in the construction market (rental companies and manufacturers) are faced with an increasing demand for flexible, low-carbon solutions, especially for urban work sites. In this context, it has become essential to focus on the requirements of zero emissions and low noise levels on extended work areas.

With the Oxygen label, the Manitou group wants to provide a concrete response to these needs. Our approach obviously includes electric machines, but our primary aim is to provide a proportional solution tailored to each application. These solutions must be cost-effective for the user, and we are working on reducing their total cost of ownership while at the same time reducing their environmental impact.”

day’s autonomy in adverse weather conditions. The low-voltage battery allows technicians to work on it without special certification. With a weight of 7,200 kg and a length of 6 metres, it is also easily transportable.

Appearing alongside the 200 ATJ e was a hybrid prototype of the MRT 2550 model that is capable of operating in 100 percent electric mode. Retaining the same characteristics as the dieselpowered version (25 metre lifting height for a capacity of 5 tonne), this unit also allows the two forms of energy to be used as needed (transport, handling).

A “zero emissions” mode provides high versatility and complete flexibility on any type of work site (inside / outside / urban), day or night. Thanks to its

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Integrating seamlessly into the new “Oxygen” label, the ATJ 200 e Oxygen platform is the group’s first 100 percent electric all-terrain platform model. With a working height of up to 20 metres for a maximum capacity of 230 kg, this model provides the same performance as a diesel-powered model while reducing total cost of ownership for the user.

François Desbrière, head of platform development, describes this innovation: “This model responds to strong demand from rental companies, and more generally from various constructors.

With the 200 ATJ e Oxygen, we offer a versatile machine with very good autonomy. The electric engine provides flexibility when traveling, optimizing operator safety.”

Equipped with a 48 V battery, it can achieve up to one working

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reduced fuel consumption and optimised maintenance due to the Stage V engine, the user’s TCO is reduced significantly.

This solution is entirely autonomous in energy, and can be charged via the diesel engine for a day’s work if there is no electrical charging area.

Those that like their telehandler big and powerful were not disappointed as Manitou also displayed the MHT 12330 that can lift 33 tonnes to a height of 12 metres.

Equipped with a 245 hp Deutz stage V engine, this model also benefits from special protective covers on the work road lights. The controls and cabin are identical to the MT telehandler range, making them easier to use.

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CAT Updates Wheel Loaders The 2019 product update package for Cat M Series Medium Wheel Loaders (950M – 982M) includes technology advances that provide: lower operating costs via extended service intervals; enhanced operator comfort with new seats and suspensions; emissions control strategies to meet EU Stage V standards (EU only); added machine configurations (982M Forestry Machine and 982M High Lift); expanded productivity measurement tools; remote software update capability; and refinements in ground engaging

tool and coupler systems. Periodic updates allow Caterpillar to bring new and improved features to market more quickly and more frequently than do conventional New Product Introduction (NPI) cycles.

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V models save maintenance costs by extending engine oil, engine oil filter and hydraulic oil filter change intervals from 500 hours up to 1,000 hours. Based on estimated comparisons of total engine and hydraulic fluids, filters, and sampling

costs during a 6,000-hour period, costs can be potentially reduced by 16 to 23 percent. (For Tier 3 equivalent models, extended intervals apply only to hydraulic filters.)

In addition, several fuel and engine oil filters are being converted from spin-on to cartridge-type. Benefits of cartridgetype filters include fewer parts to replace at servicing (housing is retained), easier disposal of used elements, and less costly replacement parts.

The “next generation” of seats and suspensions offers three trim levels— comfort, deluxe, and premium plus—and feature high-visibility, seat-adjustment controls, as well as ride stiffness adjustments. A new “breakthrough” suspension for deluxe and premium plus trim levels increases dampening at the top and bottom of seat travel, providing additional suspension stability and avoiding hard stops at travel limits.

The ride stiffness of the seat suspension is adjustable to different settings, allowing operators to tailor seat dampening to individual preferences and to the application. This feature was previously included only with EH steering (joystick and wheel), but with the 2019 product update, it is now included with HMU steering wheel units with deluxe and premium plus seats.

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The Cat Advanced Productivity application is a web-based tool used to visualise machine production-related data and complements Cat PAYLOAD, Cat Production Measurement 2.0. The tool is accessed from VisionLink™ and includes a user-customisable report dashboard, cycle-by-cycle downloadable data, and a list of features for truck and material identification lists.

dealer for machines for machines with cellular Product Link, (standard on current 950 – 982 medium wheel loaders except the 950 GC), with remote-flash-compatible software.

CWS authorisation and mobile device required to initiate.

Other key features include a new user interface (mobile friendly), time series data, multiple asset comparison, fleet or individual asset key-processindicator target settings, and support for multiple machine types. Requirements for use include cellular Product Link™, Advanced Productivity subscription, and authorised User ID.

New configurations in the medium wheel loader lineup include the 982M Forestry Machine and the 982M High Lift. The new 982M Forestry Machine (logger) is capable lifting 28,000 pounds (12 700 kg) with a pin-on mill yard grapple. Changes from the standard 982M include a larger tilt cylinder, upgraded rear frame, and heavier counterweight. Third party logging grapples and woodchip buckets are available.

Remote flash support allows the dealer to push software update files to the customer’s machine and authorises the user to initiate installation via the dealer service portal. Any authorised user with CWS (Caterpillar Corporate Web Security ID) and a mobile device can initiate flash, which occurs in 30 minutes from initiation to completion.

This service is provided at no cost to

The 982M High Lift, compared with the standard lift version, increases dump clearance under the bucket pin from 15 feet 6 inches, to 16 feet 10 inches (4 743 to 5 143 mm).

Configuration changes from the standard 982M include a new lift arm, new tilt cylinder, new tilt link, and the counterweight from the 982M Aggregate Handler.

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The Advansys ground-engaging-tool system included in the product update is a Cat tip system designed with exclusive performance features that result in less drag and higher productivity. The new tip shapes place wear-resistant material in the most vulnerable areas, resulting in significantly longer service life. A stronger adapter nose results in up to 50 percent less stress, and improved adapter-nose geometry reduces sliding wear on adapter surfaces. The improved tip shapes shadow the adapter straps and welds for longer adapter life. New 980M/982M buckets are released with weld on adapters; 950M – 982M bolt-on adapters are interchangeable with the former J and K Series.

Among the package of updates for medium wheel loaders is a new universal coupler for models 966M – 972M. The new coupler eliminates width interference with multiple tools and a reduced offset increases breakout force by 4 percent. New LED and Halogen work and roading light packages increase safety when working in dark conditions.

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All time high A record-breaking group of JCB apprentices had two reasons to celebrate at the launch of National Apprenticeships Week on Monday (March 4th).

A total of 79 apprentices were awarded their apprenticeship certificates – at the same time as getting coveted contracts of employment with the Staffordshirebased digger maker. The group is the biggest in the history of JCB to graduate as Level 2 and 3 apprentices in a single year. They received their awards from JCB directors at a special graduation ceremony at JCB’s World Headquarters, Rocester.

JCB has a long history of recruiting apprentices and this year marks 55 years since the first intake of nine completed their training and were presented with their apprenticeship certificates by company founder Joseph Cyril Bamford.

“New talent joining the business is fundamental to JCB’s future growth and success; our business is growing rapidly and the apprentices are an important

part of our plans for the long term,” says JCB Chief Executive Graeme Macdonald.

“Over the past five years JCB has invested £30 million into its training programmes with more than 700 new recruits joining the business as apprentices or graduates. Their commitment to learning has been exemplary and their hard work has paid off with the award of full-time contracts.”

“The apprentices who have been awarded full-time contracts range from age 18 to 38 and include a former professional rugby player, pub landlord and cleaner as well former students from the JCB Academy,” says JCB Director of Learning and Development, Max Jeffery.

“The diversity of this year’s graduating apprentices shows this is a great route into a new and promising career – no matter what your background, age or experience.”

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Apprentices offered contracts include: •

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Wesley Hemmings-Topliss, 19, from Burton. Having studied a BTEC at college, the former Thomas Alleynes High School, Uttoxeter, student found work as an office cleaner at JCB. He saw his friends studying apprenticeships with the company and decided he wanted a career making the machines too. He is now a welder in the JCB Hydraulic Business Unit, at Rocester.

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Tom Clarke, 29, from Stafford, a former team leader at Screwfix, Stafford, where he was in charge of almost 100 people. Tom has become JCB’s first Level 2 Health and Safety Apprentice with the company’s Loadall division, at Rocester.

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In a move designed to personalise the service it offers to customers in the region, Bell has strengthened its team with the appointment of Service Supervisor, Gareth Griffiths, as the main contact for service in Scotland; Parts Manager, Gordon Jones, as the contact for the Falkirk Depot and Parts; and James Dobbie as the region’s Product Support Representative. The team

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Watching their Waste Line West London Composting (WLC) has introduced a JCB 457 Wastemaster wheeled loader at its facility near the M40 motorway in Uxbridge, Middlesex.

Specialising in in-vessel bulk composting of green, and kerbside collected kitchen waste, the WLC site has the capacity to process 75,000 tonnes of organic waste each year from which a variety of high quality soil conditioners for agricultural and commercial use are manufactured.

The JCB 457 Wastemaster will be used to transfer material around the WLC site as it undergoes the composting process.

On arrival, waste material is shredded before beginning its rigorous decontamination process in one of 16, 200 tonne capacity vessels. This stage of the process typically takes between 7 and 10 days and at the end of this period, material is transferred using the JCB 457 Wastemaster to new vessels, and the procedure is repeated.

Once the in-vessel stage is finished, the JCB 457 Wastemaster is used again to transport material to a maturation site where it is laid out in long ‘windrows’ which are turned regularly for a further 6 weeks.

Mature product is delivered in bulk to farms and other agricultural businesses within a 100 mile radius of WLC’s site – although local residents and organisations can purchase supplies from the site during normal trading hours.

The JCB 457 Wastemaster, which was supplied to WLC by JCB dealer, Greenshields JCB, features a powerful new MTU diesel engine, while its CommandPlus cab delivers outstanding operator comfort and productivity.

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JCB has secured a ma jor deal with Plant Hire UK for new fleets of Loadalls and compact excavators worth almost £17 million.

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On a Roll The deal will see the leading UK hirer strengthen its construction machinery line-up by purchasing 300 new JCB Loadalls and 50 compact excavators along with site dumpers and tandem rollers. The new machines will be put to work by contractors on construction and civil engineering projects across the country and will add to Plant Hire UK’s vast fleet of JCB machines.

“As the construction sector goes from strength to strength this investment in new JCB Loadalls and compact midi excavators ensures our customers are guaranteed the highest specification

machines with outstanding safety features and telematics support as standard,” says Plant Hire UK Managing Director Graham Jones.

J“Plant Hire UK has a reputation for delivering the best machines and market-leading service, which perfectly complements the JCB ethos,” says JCB Group Managing Director of Global Key Accounts Yvette Henshall-Bell. “As the world’s number one telescopic handler, the Loadall has a proven track record that construction firms trust implicitly, while our compact excavators are hard-working on-site machines.”

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The machines are supplied and supported by Gunn JCB. “Plant Hire UK is one of our largest and most successful customers,” says Managing Director Paul Hartshorn. “Gunn JCB depots are perfectly located to support the ever-growing number of machines as Plant Hire UK has continued to invest in its fleet.”

Plant Hire UK was founded in 2005

by Managing Director Graham Jones and Finance Director Wayne Illidge.

Based in St Helens, Merseyside it has a national customer base, hiring, maintaining and servicing thousands of machines on sites across the UK.

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Plantforce Goes Compact June 2019 will see the opening of a highly anticipated brand-new division of the business, “Welcome the Plantforce Compact Range”, with a new state-of-the-art depot based in Bristol backed by a massive 2.8 million investment into new highly specked compact machinery ranging from 0.3 ton to 5t cabbed excavators, telehandlers, trench compactors, hi tip dumpers and an industry specific small tools range.

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The new division of the business opening follows a very busy couple of years for Plantforce, who have over the past three years invested 35 million in new plant equipment and last year alone introduced a bespoke rail ready division of the business, in addition, expanded services to also include a highly advanced GPS ready range of excavators backed up with an industry leading operator training program.

With special focus on the utilities, SME ground working and landscaping sectors which have also seen a massive growth in the South West over recent years, Plantforce Compact will now be offering a one stop shop which will include the “ready to go range”, teaming up with industry suppliers like Geith, Kobelco, Thwaites, Indespension,

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Daemo attachments, Ammann, Dieci, the new compact range will consist of excavators, dumpers, attachments and trailer packages backed by a small range of specific tools including hand held whacker plates and rollers, “everything a SME will need to get the job done”, one contract one supplier and as always a top notch service. We’re committed to offering our customers the widest choice of services and best customer experience possible. This includes providing the most advanced fleet of plant equipment, a diversely skilled workforce and supporting these with excellent customer service from the minute a client gets in touch.

The 0.6-acre new depot in Bristol comprises of a fully operational plant & small tool Hire depot with all the latest innovations in parts storage, repair, inspection and maintenance facilities.

An initial 5 jobs will be created at the new depot in Bristol which will also see the provision of two apprenticeship places, in collaboration with Weston College. Like many industry sectors, ours is facing an impending skills shortage, and we hope these apprentices will pave the way for many more here at Plantforce. “The opening of this new,

specialist division of the business is hugely exciting for Plantforce. Every aspect is of the highest quality to support the already fantastic service we deliver to our customers,” says Operations director Sam Mercer.

“The culmination of major investment, planning and development, it underlines our commitment to customers and our belief in the

potential for growth in this key area of the southwest. The scale and the calibre of the facilities here will deliver tangible improvements to the availability of equipment and the speed and quality of the experience we provide to our customers. The purpose-built new depot, sales office, training room and yard for equipment storage gives us the ideal location for the business,” says Mercer.

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The new Cat 777G offhighway truck builds on the legacy of performance, reliability, and long-term durability established by 777 models since 1977, both in mining and large earthmoving applications.

Building on a Legacy Rated payload for the new 777G is 89.4 Tonnes, with a standard-body volume (SAE 2:1) of 64.1 m3. The design of the 777G, which replaces the 777F, focuses on fuel efficiency, enhanced visibility, and operator comfort, convenience, and safety.

The new 777G’s Cat C32 ACERT™ engine meets US EPA Tier 4 Final as well as EU Stage V emission standards and is available in configurations to meet emission standards of less regulated

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(LRC) countries. The engine delivers 765 kW and incorporates a number of fuelconservation features.

Auto Neutral Idle allows the 777G transmission to intermittently shift to neutral when the truck is idling in a forward gear to avoid stalling the torque converter and increasing engine speed.

Engine Idle Shutdown, an operatorselected feature, stops the engine when the truck idles in park for more than a preset interval. Speed Limiting provides

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an alternative to gear-limiting the 777G by allowing the truck to travel at a more fuel-efficient engine speed and in a more efficient transmission gear. Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy (APECS) transmission controls boost fuel

efficiency by maintaining momentum and speed on uphill grades during shifts.

In addition, the 777G has two operating modes, Standard Economy and Adaptive Economy. Standard Economy saves

fuel by reducing engine power by 0.5 to 15 percent, based on the fleet and economic conditions at a particular site. Adaptive Economy requires a production baseline for the site using the Advisor display, and then, as the truck travels the haul cycle, the system automatically evaluates the power rating needed to meet baseline requirements.

Full power is applied when needed, and reduced power is applied when appropriate. The efficiency of the 777G’s performance is further enhanced by 7 percent more engine torque and an increase in top speed.

The 777G features a redesigned cab, easier to enter and exit, and having a new operator seat on the left and a more comfortable trainer seat on the right. A new console with an integrated hoist-and-shift lever enhances convenience, as does more interior space for storage. The truck’s design also emphasises improved visibility, to both the work area and instrumentation, and overall visibility is further enhanced with an optional object-detection system. Convenience items include a powered left window, automatic temperature control, throttle lock for long uphill grades, and reduced

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interior sound (by 50 percent, compared with predecessor models) Operator safety is a primary design factor for the 777G, with roll-over and falling-object protective structures integrated into the cab’s design.

Laminated glass is used in the front and left windows, and emergency egress is provided via a right-side hinged window.

A ground-level engine-shutdown switch is readily accessible, and a secondary steering system is provided in the event of the primary steering system failure.

Powerful wet-disc brakes are used at all four corners and provide parking brake and slope-holding capability.

Brake life can be extended with an available engine brake, and a brake-wear indicator facilitates timely maintenance.

Automatic retarding adds to positive control on downhill grades, and a new steering-sensitive traction-control system assists when ground conditions deteriorate The 777G’s major structures are designed for long-term durability in harsh operating conditions, engineered to endure through more than one power-train life cycle. Box-section castings are used strategically in highstress areas, a new front frame design increases the approach angle on ramps and grades, and a heavy-duty rear axle housing axle allows increased lubrication and filtration of critical components.

The Dual Slope Body, designed for optimum material retention on haul roads with steep slopes, carries material low and centred for stability. Heaped capacity is 60.2 m3 in its standard configuration. Two side-board sizes increase capacity for lighter weight materials. The X body has a flat floor and facilitates metering material into a crusher; standard heaped capacity is 64.1 m3. Rubber or steel liners are available for both bodies. Light-material bodies provide capacities to 126 m3.

Tire life can be extended for the 777G with the TKPH/TMPH feature that calculates tire loading, and a mudprotection package is available to help keep power train components clean.

Hydraulic-oil filter life is 1,000 hours under normal conditions. Fluid-fill and extraction points are grouped for convenience, and all check points are located at ground level and lighted for night access. A master disconnect switch, engine lock-out switch, and hydraulic lockout switch provide a convenient method when servicing the 777G.

JCB Wins Court Injunction

JCB has been granted a preliminary injunction by a French court against Manitou which orders the company to stop producing telehandlers featuring a patented JCB productivity device.

The ruling by the Judge at Court of the First Instance in Paris means that the company, based near Nantes, cannot manufacture, sell or lease telescopic handlers equipped with the patented feature.

“We invest many millions of pounds in developing and patenting innovative and sophisticated engineering solutions which benefit our customers all over the world,” says JCB CEO Graeme Macdonald. “We will not tolerate any copying or infringement of our intellectual property rights wherever in the world they occur.”

During operation of Loadall telescopic handlers fitted with JCB’s patented Longitudinal

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Load Moment Control (LLMC) system, sensors monitor the weight being retained on the rear axle. If the sensors detect the rear axle weight is reducing past a pre-set threshold, then the system gradually locks out the hydraulics to prevent further weight being transferred from the rear axle to the front, therefore avoiding the machine tipping forward.

To allow operators to drive continuously without any loss of productivity, JCB has a patented feature on its LLMC system that automatically disengages the device while the machine is moving (EP 2 263 965). This feature prevents JCB’s telehandlers unnecessarily locking out the hydraulics and giving false indications of instability when the machine is simply re-handling or travelling over rough ground. It is the use of this feature the French court has ordered Manitou to cease

by March 13th. The court also ordered Manitou to pay costs in the case.

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Bobcat Forestry Boost Providing true working demonstrations of the company’s forestry cutter attachments for the first time in the UK, Bobcat has completed an exciting tour of Customer Roadshow events to promote Bobcat products for forestry, agriculture, construction, landscaping and estate management.

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The three Roadshow events were held at a variety of venues including an orchard farm, a woodland farm estate and woods alongside an airport car park. Held near Canterbury in Kent, Harrogate in North Yorkshire and in Greater Manchester, the demonstrations were hosted by Bobcat authorised dealers, Bobcat of London, Grays Machinery and Norwest Plant, respectively.

“Bobcat prides itself on driving the market, leading the way and being best in class with innovative new products and being active in demonstrating a full range of equipment to provide solutions for customers’ requirements in a wide range of market sectors,” says Alastair Jones, Bobcat Attachments District Manager. “This latest successful

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Roadshow Tour was organised with this in mind, focusing on solutions for customers in the forestry, agriculture, construction, landscaping and estate management industry.”

A steady stream of existing and prospective customers at all three events were able to see Bobcat compact track loaders and Bobcat attachments working in a variety of different scenarios. Highlights included the first demonstrations in the UK of Bobcat’s recently launched FRC150ST standard torque and FRC200HT high torque forestry cutters.

At the first event held on the 150 acres of orchards at Newborn Farm in Grove outside Canterbury, visitors could see how effective the forestry cutters are for reducing old trees in minutes, leaving a carpet of material behind that can be absorbed back into the ground. Host for the day was Bobcat of London, based in West Thurrock in Essex, the Authorised Bobcat Dealer for London, Essex, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Hertfordshire and Middlesex.

After the day in Kent, the Bobcat Roadshow truck travelled north to set up for the next event at the Follifoot Ridge woodland farm estate near Harrogate.

This was organised by Grays Machinery,

based in Bedale, the new Authorised Bobcat Dealer for North and West Yorkshire.

Visitors from Grays Machinery were joined by those invited by AMS Bobcat Limited, the Bobcat dealer based in Scunthorpe, which has just expanded its existing areas of Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire with the addition of South Yorkshire. The audience on the day was able to see Bobcat equipment being used to clear and remove unwanted undergrowth, shrubs and trees next to a public pathway on the edge of the woodland farm estate.

The last stop in the UK for the Bobcat Roadshow was at Hunters Airport Car Park in Heald Green in Greater Manchester. The car park is nearby to and serves the very busy Manchester Airport. The compact track loaders and forestry cutters were used to clear an extensive area of woodland to make the way for new car parking space for the airport.

The event was hosted by Wigan-based Norwest Plant Ltd, the Authorised Bobcat dealer for North-West England and North Wales.

Providing cutting widths of 1.5 and 2.0 m, respectively, the Bobcat FRC150ST and

FRC200HT forestry cutters are designed for continuous work on bushes and trees 100 to 120 mm in diameter, intermittent use for trees with a diameter from 150 to 220 mm and occasional use on trees 220 to 300 mm in diameter.

The FRC150ST is designed for use on the smaller Bobcat S630/H and S650/H skidsteer loaders and T590/H and T650/H compact track loaders. Like Bobcat’s smaller 1.5 m FRC150HT high torque model, the FRC200HT is compatible with the Bobcat T770H and T870H compact tracked loaders and S770H and S850H skid-steer loaders.

Mounted on T590H and T770H loaders at the Roadshows, the Bobcat forestry cutters have very varied applications, ranging from those in agriculture including vineyards, orchards, nurseries and tree care including those with compact or limited site access; forestry including cutting fire breaks in woods and forests, clearing work and removing/ thinning unwanted undergrowth, shrubs and trees; wildlife, national park, leisure, golf club and country estate management; perimeter maintenance of facilities such as schools and military bases; to site development in construction for removing undergrowth and trees before site and hazardous waste survey work.

The forestry cutters can also be used to maintain vegetation, brambles and shrubs next to Path and Ride areas, pathways and other right-of-ways, including removal of invasive species such as Rhododendron plants; utilities (electric lines, walkways, bridges, canals and riversides); rail lines and embankments and roadside verges and banks next to highways as well as clean-up work after storms and floods.

They can also be used in delicate and/ or environmentally sensitive areas where precision cutting/low ground disturbance are required.

As is mandatory, the Bobcat T590H and T770H compact track loaders were both equipped with the Forestry Applications Kit from Bobcat, to ensure safe operation of the forestry cutters, protecting the machine and operator from flying objects and debris. The Kit includes an impact resistant front door, which must be installed in order to operate the forestry cutters. The forestry cutters do not work at all if the loader door is not installed.

For work in the confined spaces in woodland and forests, front and rear light guards are added to the loader

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to protect the lights. A guard protects the hydraulic quick couplers, hoses and wire harness from falling trees and branches. A level II FOPS (ISO 3449) protects the operator and the cab from falling trees and objects, while top and rear polycarbonate windows provide additional protection for the operator.

All functions of the forestry cutter can be fingertip controlled from the operator seat without requiring the operator to remove their hand from the loader steering levers.

Shields protect the lift cylinders against debris and help to reduce material buildup in the engine compartment. Although daily maintenance is essential in this type of work, a debris screen on the radiator ensures continuous operation and makes cleaning up easier.

Based on feedback from the field, the FRC150ST incorporates many improvements over the previous FRC150 model. Among the improvements, the FRC150ST is manufactured almost entirely from Hardox, with a specially

designed new fixed motor offering greater output and efficiency. The enhanced design also offers a new, lighter drum, with carbide teeth, new hose routing and greater performance and manoeuvrability. The FRC150HT and FRC200HT have been enhanced with a new variable, high torque motor providing 40% more power and several other updates to improve performance.

The latter include a new drum design, new routing for the hoses, a reduction in weight, improved visibility and much more, increasing efficiency and improving manoeuvrability.

With the new high torque motor, the FRC150HT and FRC200HT provide much better fuel efficiency compared to the previous models. When the forestry cutters encounter something hard, the high torque motors provide the power required, but when light brush is being cut for example, the same power is not needed and the machine recognises this and as a result, adjusts the motor accordingly to provide huge savings on fuel.

The forestry cutters mulch trees and underbrush in minutes − leaving a carpet of mulch behind when clearing trees and bushes for any kind of application. They have hydraulicallyadjustable front gates that can be opened while cutting debris and then closed to retain material and to provide the coarseness or fineness of mulch that the finishing requires.

The forestry cutters form part of the comprehensive Bobcat range of attachments for forestry, woodland and estate management, amenity and landscaping work, which includes stump grinders, wood chippers, brushcutters, flail cutters, augers and tree transplanters.

At the Roadshows, as well as the forestry cutters, a stump grinder and a flail cutter, other attachments being used included the Bobcat Brushcat rotary cutter, the root grapple, the brushsaw, pallet forks, a 184 cm skeleton bucket, a 178 cm digging bucket and a 183 cm soil conditioner.

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The ‘Go To’ Machine A JCB Hydradig 110W Wastemaster is helping RiverRidge – the largest independent waste management operator in Northern Ireland – to further improve operational efficiency at its materials recovery facility in its Maydown site in Londonderry.

Supplied by JCB dealer, Dennison JCB, the Hydradig is being used to undertake a range of core duties, including loading and unloading lorries, sorting waste materials, delivering loads to RiverRidge’s shredders and ensuring that the site is kept tidy at all times.

At the Maydown site, a range of industrial, domestic and commercial waste is refined and turned into alternative fuels, which are exported by RiverRidge to users across Europe and Scandinavia.

The JCB Hydradig 110W Wastemaster has been designed to meet the demands of any waste and recycling environment. With its engine, tanks and ancillaries located within the chassis, the vehicle offers excellent visibility, stability, manoeuvrability, mobility and serviceability.

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“The JCB Hydradig is our ‘go to’ multi-purpose machine for a broad range of tasks across the facility. It has improved our operations on site due to its compactness and manoeuvrability around the site,” says Don McColgan, RiverRidge’s maintenance and facilities manager. “This machine has also enabled us to sort bulky waste, a task that prior to now involved manual labourers in conjunction with machines. As a result, we have seen huge health and safety benefits as well as time savings.”

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Machine Control Technology which grows with your business

Topcon’s X-53x 3D machine control system is modular. Update it at anytime to ensure you always have the latest technology in the field so you can work smarter. The system provides faster and more accurate excavation, increasing output by up to 30 per cent. Every bucket movement is accurately positioned and tracked in real-time, directing the bucket to centrelines and ensuring the correct grade.

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Can Do Attitude So says Joint Managing Director, Steven Igoe, of Middlewich based WPI Group, citing the aftersales support provided by Volvo Construction Equipment’s distributor, SMT GB. “That’s why we’ve taken the decision to broaden our experience of owning and operating Volvo wheeled pavers to also encompass Volvo branded excavators, ranging from fourteen to thirty tonnes in operating weight,” he says. “We’ve had faultless support running our two wheeled pavers over the last five years so we’re confident we will get the same level of support with these new machines.”

trialed had in the order of 7,000 hours on the clock and we were impressed with the distinct lack of wear on the equipment’s pins and bushes – it could have been a brand new machine!” he says. “That, and the quality of the machine’s build and the all-round performance experienced in the demonstration persuaded us to move away from our traditional brand and try Volvo excavators for the first time.”

“We were very impressed with the two machines SMT put in to us on demonstration,” says Steven’s brother and Joint Managing Director, Michael Igoe. “The thirty tonne machine we

In all, WPI has taken delivery of ten fourteen tonne EC140Es, four EC220Es an EC250E and a thirty tonne EC300E which represent an increment in the Group’s fleet of over one hundred

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excavators ranging from 1.5 to 50 tonnes in operating weight. The machines will be deployed on WPI’s core activities which are ground working and civil engineering projects, sub-contracting to blue chip house building companies covering the north west and north Midland counties of England.

Powered by Volvo four and six-cylinder engines, WPI’s new charges offer the latest in engine technology and operating sophistication. For example, pump flow is controlled for combined digging and swinging operations to reduce the flow loss through the overload relief valves, whilst maintaining digging power and maximum swing torque. When Eco-mode is selected, the machine provides better fuel efficiency without loss of performance in most operating conditions.

The Volvo Care Cab offers a large roomy interior with plenty of leg room and foot space. The excellent all-round visibility is enhanced by pressurised and filtered cab air supplied by a 14-vent, climate control system. An adjustable easy to read LCD colour monitor provides real time information of the machine functions.

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TRADING WITH ENGcON excavator efficiency from every angle

Can you tell us about Engcon?

Engcon is the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative tiltrotators and other excavator attachments.

For nearly 30 years, we’ve been manufacturing and supplying a range of products that fundamentally improve the functionality of excavators.

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Engcon first launched in Sweden in the 90s and since then our tiltrotators have become the go-to attachment for excavator operators throughout Scandinavia. The Scandinavians have seen the potential to increase productivity through efficiency and as a result have really embraced tiltrotators. With more than 30 years of industry experience, we have a great understanding of the construction industry and the needs of excavator operators here in the UK and we know there are many additional benefits to be gained from using tiltrotators.

Simply put, an excavator without a tiltrotator is like using a trowel with a plaster cast on your arm, but if you’ve never known anything different you wouldn’t necessarily understand the benefits of being able to articulate a bucket or other attachment. Having to move the digger around to change the line of digging becomes a thing of the past, meaning your excavator is more

efficient, you complete projects more quickly and profitably and the reduction in movement of the digger creates a safer working environment.

What are the main products you supply?

Our product innovation all centres on our flagship tiltrotators. They allow the excavator operator to rotate any attachment continuously through 360˚ and tilt up to 45˚, which makes the excavator more flexible and dramatically increases efficiency.

Making tiltrotators means that we make hitches – not just for the tiltrotator itself or as a top hitch to allow the tilty to be removed for specific applications, but also as a standalone product for use with our buckets and other attachments. Our intelligent hitches prevent operators making mistakes or trying to cut corners. If the hitch is not fully closed with both bucket axles in precisely the right position, not only is there a dipper-mounted strobe and audible alarm going off, but machine functions such as slew and the boom ram can be disabled. You also need to ground the bucket before you can operate the hitch, meaning no more dropped buckets.

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Importantly, because a tiltrotator transforms the way a digger works, it often means that they become tool carriers, rather than just excavators. For this reason we have developed what is probably the most comprehensive range of attachments of any construction equipment manufacturer. As well as a massive range of all types of buckets, we make sorting and timber grabs, cassette mounted tools including grippers and sweeper rollers, as well as grading beams, pallet forks, compacters, tarmac cutters, ripper teeth and much more.

How do you ensure quality of your products?

Swedish manufacturers have a reputation for quality and Engcon is no exception. All our products are built to cope with Scandinavian digging conditions, which are some of the toughest in the world. As standard, we provide a two-year warranty on all new products, which it is possible to extend up to five years at the point of sale.

The construction industry is a hard market and you can have the best product in the world, but someone is going to try and break it, so it’s really

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important to have the right service support and product backup. We have the largest network of service partners in the UK and Ireland and our inventory of finished goods and spare parts is unrivalled. Importantly, our control systems include overthe-air diagnostics using smartphone apps, which in many cases allows us to fix problems remotely. Where it is not possible and an engineer needs to make a service call, we know what’s wrong and the engineer will have the right part on his van. This saves the operator time and money while getting the excavator operational again in as little time as possible.

How do you market your products?

Not all tiltrotators are supplied on new machines. Our distribution is geared to handle dealer sales as well as direct sales to owner-operators who want to upgrade their existing machine. With a new machine, the buyer will often want to bundle the digger and the tilty into a single finance package provided by the dealer, but with older diggers we need to provide alternatives to suit all tastes. A year or so ago we launched Engcon Finance – the first tiltrotator manufacturer to offer such a service and the take-up has been fantastic. But before owners get to the stage where they’re ready to invest, they often want to try the product out so we host our own events, known as Big Dig Days. Here, operators have the chance to try out diggers equipped with tiltrotators and experience the innovation for themselves.

The other important issue here is training. Since you have different licenses for different types of machine and given the fact that a tiltrotator radically changes the way a digger operates, we’ve gone a step further and developed a tiltrotator training course in conjunction with NPORS. We’ve deliberately made it a generic one rather than Engcon specific because we recognise that, while we may be the market leader, other brands are available and it’s important that operators have the chance to learn this new technology in a safe and controlled manner.

Are you releasing any new products on the coming months?

At Engcon, we’re constantly looking to innovate and bring new solutions to the market that add value to our customers. Our automatic hydraulic connections system, EC-Oil, has been

available for some years now, but this year we have made it a standard product. Being able to connect and disconnect hydraulic attachments automatically without leaving the cab in under 15 seconds is a game changer in the same way that an automatic quick hitch was a decade or so ago. However, hydraulic connection systems have traditionally been very expensive and not retrofittable.

Because we make all our own stuff, we are able to counter this and the latest iteration of EC-Oil is now a standard on all our DC2-controlled twin hitch setups at no extra cost. We’ve taken it a stage further by introducing our new hoseless systems as well. Most systems use hoses to accommodate the differential movement within the hitch – the Engcon system doesn’t and this simplifies both fitting and maintenance as well as helping to

eliminate leakages and hose breaks.

We also have a host of new attachments and control systems that we’ll be showcasing at this year’s Plantworx and at our Big Dig Days around the country.

What’s the next step for the company?

We sell 18,000 new excavators every year in this country, which creates a massive opportunity for us. Our business has grown enormously each year since we took over from our network of dealers and the constant challenge for us is to make sure that we can continue to manage this increase. Our Swedish parent group has just made a massive investment in our factories, which has quadrupled our capacity and the group continues to open new sales offices around the world.

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Blackpole Recycling Ltd choose RM 70GO! from Red Knight 6 Ltd Blackpole Recycling Ltd, a family run company based in Worcester, have purchased an RM 70GO! from Red Knight 6 Ltd (RK6) the UK supplier for Rubble Master to enhance their recycling offering.

Blackpole Recycling Ltd, who service Worcester and the surrounding area, provide a variety of skips and the addition of the RM 70GO! to their recycling plant will enable greater flexibility in the material produced from demolition and building waste coming into their site.

able to demo the RM 70GO! they were delighted with the output and ease of manoeuvrability and flexibility. We’ll continue to work closely with the guys to make sure they are getting the most out of it, but it’s great to see another machine in the marketplace.”

Dan Flack, Sales Director for RK6 added: “The guys at Blackpole were keen on an impact crusher and after being

For more information on Rubble Master machinery, visit the RK6 website www.redknight6.co.uk

Red Knight 6 Ltd is an innovative business supplying the quarry and recycling industries with the sales, service, spare parts and hire of crushing, screening and recycling equipment. As the appointed dealers for Anaconda Equipment International, RUBBLE MASTER and Komplet Recycling Systems, RK6 are experienced in delivering pride in their products and excellence in their customer service..

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John Dew from Blackpole Recycling Ltd commented: “We’ve opted for an impact crusher because of the high-quality product we can attain, and Rubble

Master is the best in the field. The guys from RK6 have provided us with all the necessary training and the whole process has been very simple. We’re now able to send even less material to landfill and ensure we can recycle more material.”

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Introducing the next in the X Series, our new 13-15 tonne excavators.

Our new 13-15 tonne excavators sit perfectly alongside their highly acclaimed 20 tonne big brother and have been designed, built and tested to perform the most demanding groundworking jobs. Extraordinary attention to detail has also made them exceptionally comfortable with best-in-class ease of use and longer service intervals.

Whether you’re an owner, operator or rental company, there’s an X Series model for you.

To experience the X Series for-yourself, contact your local dealer.

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