Machinery
Terex’ EvoQuip unleashes the Cobra 230 crusher
Terex’ recently unveiled EvoQuip brand, which encompasses building and construction; quarries; farming and agriculture; landscaping and gardening; and asphalt and concrete crushing, has a new addition to its impact crushing range, the Cobra 230 impact crusher. The Cobra 230 promises rapid set up times and an intuitive control system enabling the operator to be crushing minutes after unloading the machine from the lorry. The operator can also adjust the crusher setting easily without the need for any tools using the userfriendly hydraulic assist that is standard on the machine. As material moves from the feeder through the impactor onto the product belt, each section becomes wider, ensuring an unrestricted flow. The Cobra 230 uses a fuel efficient and high-performing direct drive system to power the impact crusher. This, along with the two independent hydraulic controlled aprons, allows the operator to optimise www.cbnme.com
the material throughput and reduction while ensuring the best fuel efficiency. According to the company, the Cobra 230 will enhance the profitability of construction and demolition, asphalt recycling, quarrying, and contract crushing. Construction director, Gerd McCann, said his company J&V Construction in Ireland was impressed by the machine during testing. “The EvoQuip Cobra 230 has managed to surpass our expectations, handling a mix of difficult rock and heavy duty recycled concrete with ease, and turning it into products we have been able to reuse on our construction sites.” Matt Dickson, EvoQuip’s product line director, adds: “The Cobra 230 Impact Crusher is a machine that provides class-leading productivity, unmatched versatility, and excellent fuel efficiency. The quick set up times, simple intuitive operation, and ease of transport makes this machine an ideal solution for all applications.”
Construction
SDLG launches first asphalt compactor
SDLG’s business director, Shahir El Essawy, says the company’s new asphalt compactor strengthens its position in the infrastructure segment in the Middle East and Africa. SDLG is introducing the RD730 to meet demand for infrastructure projects in region. It’s a double drum asphalt compactor that offers efficient vibratory functionality, easy maintenance, and exceptional operator comfort. The introduction comes as infrastructure projects and investments increase in the region, particularly in Africa, notes the Chinese manufacturer. SDLG’s new compactor is a double drum model that has been designed for durability and robustness. The SDLG RD730, a 3t-capacity double drum asphalt compactor, is the leading model of a new generation of hydraulic, double-drum vibratory rollers from the company Essawy pointed to a high level of infrastructure work in Africa and the Middle East as reasons for why it’s crucial that SDLG offer a new double drum asphalt compac-
tor. “In Africa, wherever one travels, it seems they will find road-building crews these days,” he explains. “And in the Middle East, recent projects, such as the opening of a 62 km highway from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, show that demand is increasing for reliable construction equipment that can maintain uptime on the job site and return on investment for their owners. The SDLG RD730 is ideal for these types of projects, as it provides a great value proposition, houses reliable technology, and is supported by a global leader in construction equipment.” The RD730 features a Kubota D1803-M-E3B engine that boasts a net power of 24.8 kW at 2,400 rpm, enabling it to travel up to speeds of 10.5 km/h. Its drive system uses proven hydraulic components that provide both even and high tractive force across the front and rear drives. The operator can also easily change the vibration frequency (from 55 Hz to 67 Hz) to match the performance with production requirements.
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