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The machine is a Tiger type equipped with an HDD platform with drums on the machine. To allow movement of the hydraulic and mud hoses in the different working radii, the drums are installed in series and are aligned with the cathead.  

The SC-135 Tiger is equipped with a 708kW Caterpillar C27 engine, and the machine features automatic and independent control of the radiator fans and optimised air flows. This should allow operations in extreme temperatures and severe work cycles, says Soilmec.  

Reliability is ensured by the double hydraulic system, with lines dedicated respectively to the excavation module and the base machine using high-pressure filters, dedicated to each return line.  

As with other Soilmec equipment, safety, ergonomics and accessibility were among the cornerstones in the design of the SC-135 Tiger. A system with eight cameras optimises safety around the machine.

Weighing in at more than 200tonnes, the SC-135 has been designed along modular lines. This means that a single load transport weight can be brought down to 45tonnes for ease of transport.

The SC-135 Tiger is also available with the new Soilmec SH-35 excavation module. With an operating weight of 30-38tonnes, the SH-35 is assembled on a frame that allows for a wide range of panel thicknesses, from 650-1500mm. It benefits from a new mud pump, hydraulic compensators with improved flow rate and new hydraulic fittings connecting the motors.

Based on Epiroc’s well-proven SmartROC T35 surface drill rig and drawing on the company’s experience in developing underground battery rigs, the SmartROC T35 E comes with a range of smart features, and is said to deliver high safety, reliability, and performance – in a quieter working environment.

"The fact that we are removing emissions from the drilling process is an important step towards a better environment,” says Hakan Aytekin, vice president marketing, Epiroc Surface division.

“This accomplishment shows that Epiroc has an important role to play in making our industry more sustainable.”  

The SmartROC T35 E rig is equipped with both a battery and an electric cable, which improves flexibility considerably. Personnel can choose to drill with the most suitable alternative for the location. It also allows for quick and smooth transportation within and between sites.

The surface drill rig is fitted with the same type of well-proven batteries and sub-components as in the Epiroc underground battery solutions. This streamlines spare parts handling and service for customers with several different operations.

"SmartROC T35 E is a result of a successful collaboration between Epiroc and our customers,” says Ulf Gyllander, global product manager, Epiroc Surface division. “They have provided us with valuable input, making sure we will deliver a rig with optimised performance and flexibility.”  

Epiroc’s battery-electric solutions are said by the company to be attracting strong interest from the market. The machines play a vital role in the firm’s ambitious sustainability goals for 2030, which include halving the CO₂ emissions in operations and from sold products.  

In 2021, the goals were validated by the Science Backed Targets initiative as being in line with keeping global warming at a maximum 1.5°C, consistent with the goal of the Paris Climate Agreement.

The Dungannon, Northern Ireland-based Terex brand, a major global supplier of mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment to the quarrying, mining, construction and recycling sectors, has a strong relationship with German strategic partners, Kölsch and Christophel.

The Premiertrak 330 boasts a two-piece grizzly feeder which allows better material flow towards the chamber. User benefits include track mobility for a quick set-up time, and variable crusher speed that allows the operator to fine-tune the machine and maximise output.

The Powerscreen Chieftain 1700X is a mid-sized tracked mobile screen aimed at end-users requiring high volumes of finished products in applications including topsoil, coal, crushed stone, recycling, iron ore, sand and gravel.  

User benefits include a quick set-up time, drop-down tail conveyor and the patented four-bearing screenbox with the ability to switch to a two-bearing setup in less than three hours, making the Chieftain 1700X one of the most versatile units of its size on the market, according to the company.

Commenting on Powerscreen’s relationship with distributors Kölsch and Christophel, Joe Cassidy, Powerscreen International sales director, said, “Both companies have been representing the Powerscreen brand for many years and offer an extremely professional service to end-users of our equipment across the country. We are strongly committed to the German market and look forward to continued success and growth in the region.”

Jürgen Kölsch is a family-run business with more than 20 years industry experience. It offers tailormade solutions in new machines, rental and used equipment to meet the needs of its customers. The company prides itself on aftermarket support and has an extensive service and parts offering that spans southern Germany.

For almost four decades, C. Christophel has been another family-owned business that German customers have relied on. As one of the largest dealers in the industry, the Lübeck company offers mobile equipment solutions for mining and recycling applications.

It counts on innovative solutions to achieve optimum results - whether at the quarry face or in the sand and gravel pit. At the same time, considering the shortage and protection of raw materials, recycling of minerals and organics is of great importance to its business.

"We rely on comprehensive and honest advice to enable our customers leading their projects to success,” company CEO Rüdiger Christophel said. “Our experience has shown that honesty and quality is key to getting the best results.”

By moving the cab forwards, the operator has better vision when traveling on roads, as well as around construction sites. This also helps when positioning the vehicle’s stabilisers, especially in rough terrain.

Inside the cab, along with the latest Combi Touch Screen incorporating the Magni LLD – Load Live Diagram – the operator now has better knowledge of where the load is positioned. 

There is also more glass in the cab to make visibility a key feature of the RTH series. And entry to the cab is easier thanks to a new positioning of the steps.

The new RTH series, including the 6.26, are used for many applications being able to take various accessories such as forks, winches and platforms and being equipped with 360° rotation.

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Construction machines usually operate with heavy payloads and are exposed to a variety of harsh ground conditions, such as rock, gravel, or rubble. The LD-Master L5 Traction is specifically designed for loaders operating on abrasive surfaces and in face working jobs where high productivity and assured vehicle uptime are of most importance.  

The reinforced 3* carcass is said to satisfy the highest load carrying capacity requirements, even under extensive production cycles. The L5 traction tread pattern protects the carcass and ensures smooth and safe operation on the construction site.  

The solid tread block design always provides secure traction. The extra deep tread and sidewall protection are also said by Continental to make the tyre more robust and ensure long-term productivity.

To minimise idle time and ensure serviceability even under harsh conditions, the special tires fitted to construction machinery should be controlled as precisely as possible.  

The LD-Master L5 Traction is fitted with an integrated tyre sensor, making monitoring possible in real time. The sensor monitors temperature and tyre pressure, said to assure the most efficient operation mode for a long tyre life.

In addition to the LD-Master L5 Traction, Continental is presenting its EM-Master E3/L3 as 65-series for construction/surface applications and a sneak preview for a new solid skid-steer tyre.

Engine specialist from the firm, Nicholas Pfeiffer commented: “The 14 and 18 are the next generation of engines from us. They’ve been developed with a focus on serviceability and have the latest diagnostics.”  

According to Pfeiffer, the diagnostics ensure that the engines offer predictive maintenance capabilities, catching potential faults before they develop and making significant reductions in maintenance costs while also preventing unplanned downtime.  

He said: “We have our telematics gateway and if you opt in, the dealer is able to call you even before you know there’s an issue.”

Meanwhile, the wiring harnesses are all external to the engines making them easier to maintain and also less vulnerable to damage. Customers are also able to select different fuel and oil filter locations to best suit the installation.  

Pfeiffer also notes that the simplification of the after-treatment package for the JD18X engine offers significant benefits with fewer sensors required and a further reduction in maintenance costs. These engines are suitable for biofuels and, Pfeiffer added, “We are working on HVO.”

Matthias Ruppel, CEO of Goldhofer, commented: “It’s a revolutionary tyre that gives us the advantage of a smaller diameter and a higher load.”

Loading height is reduced by up to 75mm, which is a significant reduction. This can make the difference between a piece of heavy equipment being transported on a trailer being able to pass under a low headroom bridge or tunnel … or having to be diverted and causing delays in equipment arriving on time.

 There are different CARGOPLUS tyres in the range. The 60 model can carry a 10tonne load and a speed rating of 80km/h, while the 80 model offers a 12tonne axled load and a speed rating of 80km/h.

The new tyres help boost performance for the latest load carrying units from the firm also such as the TRAILSTAR trailer. The design has been optimised to ensure stability, while maintenance needs have been reduced.  

According to Ruppel: “By using the new CARGOPLUS tyres we can reach a loading height of just 720mm.”

Meanwhile, the STEPSTAR semi-trailer uses proven technology but now features forced steering for greater versatility as well as a remote control system for safe loading and unloading.  

Also benefiting from improved performance due to the new CARGOPLUS tyres are the latest ARCUS, SELF TRACKING and FT SERIES models from Goldhofer.

Moog’s Intelligent electric system includes an electric traction motor, lift, tilt and steering electric cylinders, power electronics, a system control computer, battery, and battery management system.  

The integrated control system connects and coordinates the actions across the machine, while the all-electric actuators and motors drive the machine’s traction and loading system, offering high efficiency and controllability.  

“To achieve our CO2 emission reduction targets from products in use of 50% by 2030 from 2010 levels, to achieve carbon neutrality by the end of 2050, we are looking for promising technologies from suppliers to accelerate our electric machine development,” said Seiichi Fuchita, chief technology officer (CTO) and president of the Development Division at Komatsu.  

“The machine built together with Moog combines the strengths of both companies and was finalised within a short period of time and we expect the joint testing will show the advantages of a full electric machine.”  

The companies are testing the electric loader jointly to prove that it can achieve a new level of efficiency, operating time, and comfort. The companies will show that the operating cycle is extended, and, with innovative assist functions, provides a comfortable environment for the operator.  

The prototype’s intelligent machine electrification system is designed to be connected and automation-ready. The system has the sensing and control capabilities needed for automation while the integrated software framework comes with built-in tools to coordinate multiple axes of motion and precisely control torque, velocity, position, and force.

The new 4x4 version of the DA45-7 ADT complements the company’s standard range of 6x6 ADT models, including the 28-tonne DA30-7 and 41-tonne payload DA45-7. The 4x4 DA45-7 aims to compete with 40-tonne class rigid dump trucks (RDTs).

In Doosan’s new 4x4 ADT, the front truck and cab unit is the same as in the original 6x6 model, with modifications being made to the rear dumper unit only. Featuring a ZF EP8-420 transmission, the 4x4 DA45-7 is a two-axle ADT with twin wheels at the rear, and with a dumper section like that on RDTs in the 40-tonne class.

“With superior operation on poorer roads, smoother surfaces and steeper terrain, the aim of our new 4x4 machine is to challenge RDTs in the 40-tonne class, by providing a dumper product that delivers much more than RDTs,” says Beka Nemstsveridze, Doosan’s ADT product manager.

As well as performing better in conditions that are tough for RDTs, the new 4x4 DA45-7 ADT has a width of less than four metres to avoid the need for special transport and is said to offer a better turning radius than a comparable RDT. The smaller turning radius and the design of the rear dumper unit, which is more suited to carrying flat and heavy rocks, provide particular advantages in the mining and tunnelling industries.

The latter are growing markets for ADTs, and include short-term mining projects, quarrying and contract mining industries, especially those in southern Africa, the UK and Australia. Construction and bulk earthmoving contractors involved in roads, dams, airports, landfills and development projects are also large users of ADTs. Together, these areas make the ADT market a wide one, ensuring a large customer base.

“The development of our 4x4 ADT was inspired by customer demand and the new 4x4 ADT can meet the needs of markets around the world by offering a compelling advantage to customers with specific requirements,” says Nemstsveridze.  

“For example, a machine like this might be able to extend the season for a mine that normally has to be stopped for a certain period due to the rainy season.”

The new 500WE, 600WE and 700WE series of electric drives allows the power of the motor to be adjusted as well as the gearing to be customised to match the original equipment manufacturer’s needs for its clients.

Whether it be a compact skid-steer loader, midi excavator or a cement mixing truck, Bonfiglioli has the right drive.