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| AUGUST 2012
MINI EQUIPMENT & EXCAVATION
Hitachi Construction Machinery
Australia’s (HCA) versatile mini excavators
are designed to maximise operator
comfort, productivity and performance
Reliability and powerful hydraulics
feature across all mini excavator models
from the 1.4tonne through to the 6tonne
model. Hitachi’s zero tail swing allows
operators to undertake excavation work
in confined and complex spaces restricted
by limited accessibility. Operator comfort
A Victorian operator has found switching
to Komatsu Hensley Ground Engaging Tools
(GET) has allowed longer working hours for
his heavy excavation equipment, resulting
in less downtime.
Plant supervisor Tory Winnell said at
Hanson Quarry, at Lysterfield Victoria, they
installed the Hensley GET product on their
Komatsu WA800-3 Wheel Loader and,
pleased with the performance, also ordered
the Hensley GET XS50RP2 rock penetrating
teeth for their Hitachi ZX450 Excavator.
“Our machines are working long hours
including double shifts and in this heavy
work load the Hensley GET provides
good penetration in the harsh conditions
working with abrasive rock and are wearing
extremely well.”
Komatsu Australia’s range of GET
solutions through its Hensley XS range of
GET, can be fitted to most earthmoving
equipment.
“This is a significant advantage
for operators running a mixed fleet,
because they can standardise the GET
across all their machines,” Tory said.
Komatsu Australia’s Business
Development Manager - Ground
Engaging Tools, Rod McCallum said:
“The efficiency and productivity of
earthmoving equipment - particularly
excavation and loading machines
can be significantly reduced by not
managing GET correctly.
“The Hensley patented
“hammerless” pinning system makes
for much safer tooth changeover,
which is increasingly important to
operators,” Rod said.
“The superior wear characteristics
exhibited by Hensley XS mean the teeth last
longer.” For more contact: 1300 KOMATSU
or: www.komatsu.com.au
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Case Construction Equipment’s new
CX300C and CX350C heavy excavators are
the first heavy excavators in the Australian
market to be launched with Tier 4 Interim
compliant low emission engines Case said.
“The CX300C and CX350C offer an 8%
increase in cycle times, a 5% increase in
lift capacity and fine controllability, all in a
package that is both fuel efficient and cost
effective to run,” Case Product Manager,
Scott O’Hare said.
He said there are five new energy saving
systems within the overall Case Intelligent
Hydraulic System.
These include: Boom Economy Control
(BEC), which senses and controls engine
load and fuel consumption during
boom down and swing operation. Idle
Management System (IMS) manages
engine rpm, lowering engine revs after five
seconds of inactivity and shutting down
after three minutes of inactivity. Swing
Relief Control (SWC) regulates hydraulic
flow at the start of the swing operation
to optimise performance while minimising
fuel consumption. Auto Economy Control
(AEC) improves fuel efficiency whenever
the joysticks are in the neutral position,
while Spool Stroke Control (SSC) senses
pressure during the digging operation to
further optimise the hydraulic pressure
requirements for fuel efficient operation.
The new CX300C and CX350C offer a
spacious cab with generous legroom and
storage space with a best-in-class operator
environment delivering ultra-low noise and
vibration.
“Case’s efficient Tier 4 Interim diesel
Ground-engaging tools work harder
The Hensley GET is designed for maximum strength
Smarter, faster Tier 4 compliant excavators
The new CX300C and CX350C heavy excavators
are the first in Australia to feature Tier 4 Interim
compliant engines
engines feature Cooled Exhaust Gas
Recirculation (CEGR) and a diesel particulate
diffusor (DPD) to reduce emissions without
the added expense and complexity of
additional diesel exhaust fluids,” Scott said.
“The automatic self-regeneration of the
DPD ensures no loss of productivity while
the low engine rpm, improved hydraulic
pump control and additional energy
saving systems boost fuel economy, with
no operator input required. You can also
activate a ‘green economy’ gauge in the cab
to help you choose the most economical
settings for the machine and view fuel
consumption in real time.
“We have already seen strong customer
interest in these new Tier 4 Interim
compliant heavy excavators,” Scott said.
For more contact: 02 8863 4934 or visit:
www.kcnhnet.com
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Reliable and powerful mini excavators
is enhanced with the choice of an open
canopy or pressurised air conditioned
cabin, high back seats and 3600 visibility.
A reinforced structure with strengthened
blade, arm and boom are features while
superior stability has been achieved
through the integration of the Hitachi
D-frame structure and cast steel
undercarriage.
For more contact: 612 9780 6906 or visit:
www.hcma.com.au
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