< PreviousV olvo Trucks is running tests of the electric heavy-duty Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX trucks, which will be used for regional transport and urban construction operations in Europe. These trucks will have a gross combination weight of up to 44 tonnes. Depending on the battery confi guration the range could be up to 300 km. Sales will begin next year and volume production will start in 2022. Volvo Trucks started manufacturing the Volvo FL Electric and Volvo FE Electric in 2019. These are electric trucks intended for city distribution and refuse operations, primarily in Europe. In North America, sales of the Volvo VNR Electric, a truck for regional transport, will start in December 2020. Electric vehicles for demanding and heavy long-haul operations will follow in this decade. These will be battery-electric and fuel cell electric trucks with a longer range. Volvo Trucks aims to start selling electric trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells in the second half of this decade. Volvo Trucks' objective is for its entire product range to be fossil-free by 2040. Roger Alm, president, Volvo Trucks, said: "To reduce the impact of transport on the climate, we need to make a swift transition from fossil fuels to alternatives such as electricity. But the conditions for making this shift, and consequently the pace of the transition, vary dramatically across diff erent hauliers and markets, depending on many variables such as fi nancial incentives, access to charging infrastructure and type of transport operations." For this reason, most transport companies will change over to electric operation in stages. In practice, many of them will have VOLVO TO LAUNCH A COMPLETE RANGE OF ELECTRIC TRUCKS IN EUROPE IN 2021 a mixed fl eet of trucks powered by diff erent fuels during a transition period. "Our chassis are designed to be independent of the driveline used. Our customers can choose to buy several Volvo trucks of the same model, with the only diff erence being that some are electric and others are powered by gas or diesel. As regards product characteristics, such as the driver's environment, reliability and safety, all our vehicles meet the same high standards. Drivers should feel familiar with their vehicles and be able to operate them safely and effi ciently regardless of the fuel used," said Alm. From Volvo Trucks' perspective, the transition to more sustainable transport is largely about making the shift as smooth as possible for haulage operators, so that they can begin to adjust. The solutions off ered must be fossil-free and allow hauliers to achieve the necessary levels of profi tability and productivity. "Our primary task is to ease the transition to electrifi ed vehicles. We're doing this by off ering holistic solutions that include route planning, correctly specifi ed vehicles, charging equipment, fi nancing and services. The long-term security that we and our global network of dealers and service workshops provide our customers with will be more important than ever," said Alm. 30 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comDECEMBER 2020 HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKSS cania claims that its new V8 engines off er total savings up to six percent or more under the right conditions, when the new G33 gearbox is included in the powertrain. The fuel savings are the result of extensive fi ne-tuning and development by Scania’s engineers, involving technologies in the fore-front of internal combustion engine development. Among them, and provided by more than 70 new parts, are reduced internal friction, higher compression ratios, improved aftertreatment-systems and a new powerful engine management system (EMS). The engine management system interacts with the aftertreatment management system (AMS). They are both highly critical to meet the current and coming Euro 6 regulations regarding NOx and particles. Scania has added a new solution where AdBlue fl uid is injected twice – once directly after the exhaust brake and a second dose at the ‘normal’ position in the silencer itself. With the extra dosing, the evaporation of the AdBlue is improved during low load cycles since the temperature is higher near the outlet manifold. With the extra dosing, the aftertreatment strategy is improved and also contributes to better fuel effi ciency. The updated V8 range is now equipped with a new high-pressure fuel pump where the pumping elements are individually controlled (AIM, Active Inlet Metering). The overall SCANIA OFFERS UP TO 6% FUEL SAVINGS WITH FOUR NEW V8 ENGINES AND POWERTRAINS pressure and inlet control will be enhanced with improved diagnostics for increased uptime and performance. The new pump is also optimised for minimising engine oil consumption. Also, the compression ratio and the maximum cylinder pressure has been raised, to further improve combustion and fuel effi ciency. An ever-important aim when designing modern, high-performance engines is to reduce internal friction. By reducing internal losses, substantial gains have been achieved. Göran Lindh, chief engineer for Scania’s V8 engines, said: “Raising the pressure and the power output requires that several components inside the engine, including gears, pistons, rings, cylinder heads and valves, are refi ned and reinforced. This necessitates advanced fi ne- tuning and improvements to reduce internal losses, especially since we also wanted to extend maintenance intervals and strengthening durability.” The top-of-the-line version of Scania’s V8 family is the new DC16 123 engine. With its output of 770 hp, it replaces the previous top-of-the-line showpiece that sported 730 hp. A diff erence between them is that the 770 hp V8 is based on the same, updated platform as the rest of the new V8 range. Shedding certain heavy components and simplifying others, has lowered the weight by up to 75 kg, compared to its predecessor. Another novelty is that the 770 hp engine, for increased responsiveness, has a unique, fi xed geometry turbocharger with ball bearings rather than traditional journal bearings. Scania’s new range of gearboxes will replace all current automated Scania Opticruise solutions. The fi rst member of the new range, the G33CM, is linked to the updated V8s and Scania’s high-output 13 litre engines with 500 and 540 hp. Start of sales for the fi rst version of the new gearboxes is set for October. They can be coupled with three of Scania’s four Euro 6 V8s and two inline six engines. The fi rst customer trucks with a G33CM-based Scania Opticruise solution will be produced in the fi rst quarter 2021. 31 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comDECEMBER 2020 HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKST he Liebherr TA 230 Litronic is the company’s new generation of articulated dump trucks redeveloped from scratch to transport a 28-tonne payload. The all-terrain machine is primarily designed for overburden transport and the mining industry. The articulated dump trucks are also a useful assistant for larger infrastructure projects. Due to their optimal structure gauge, they can also be used for special applications, such as tunnel construction. New designs in the front-end area create maximum ground clearance for high off - road performance. For example, in the TA 230 Litronic the powershift transmission is positioned safely and compactly under the operator's cab and the exhaust gas aftertreatment is safely installed behind the operator's cab in a space-saving manner, whereby a large slope angle could be generated. The newly designed, solid articulated swivel joint increases off -road capability: it allows independent movements of front and rear end, thus ensuring maximum manoeuvrability. The robust and positive-locking swivel joint with tapered roller bearing is perfect for the shear stresses arising during use, withstands maximum loads and provides optimal force distribution. The front and rear axles of the machine are secured via sturdy A-rods at the articulated swivel joint and at the rear end. Also here the focus was on maximum ground clearance in the development: Both the front axle suspension with A-rods and shock absorbers at the articulated swivel joint and the position of the separate and oscillating A-rods of the rear axles at the rear end provide maximum ground clearance. A powerful 6-cylinder construction machinery engine with 12 l displacement and 265 kW / 360 hp is installed in the new TA 230 Litronic, which complies with the requirements of exhaust emissions standard V. A drivetrain with automatic 8-speed powershift transmission ensures optimal force distribution. With the actively controlled longitudinal diff erential locks, automatic traction control is also available for the TA 230 Litronic: as soon as slip occurs at an axle, the torque is transferred to the axle or axles with 32 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comDECEMBER 2020 HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS LIEBHERR UNVEILS THE TA 230 LITRONIC ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCKtraction. Numerous improvements have been made for quick and effi cient loading and unloading, as well as safe transport of the material. The front of the trough is straight and the sills are low so that loading with a wheel loader, for example, is easily possible across the entire length. A standard weighing system shows the current payload during the loading process on the display in the operator's cab. An optional loading light on both sides at the back of the operator's cab shows the loading level outdoors. In order to accelerate the release of the material during unloading, the inner edges of the new trough are tapered. Due to the optional trough heating with exhaust gas management, unloading can also be realised at cooler temperatures. The two tipping cylinders at the side give the TA 230 Litronic high tipping pressure. The load can be tipped against the slope easily and quickly. During transportation, the long chute at the end of the trough ensures minimal material loss. The trough volume can be increased with the optional tailgate. Due to the large opening width, tipping of large and bulky transported material is possible. Even with the tailgate, the overall width of the TA 230 Litronic is below 3 m, which allows the machine to be easily transported on the low-loader. The newly developed operator's cab of the TA 230 Litronic comes with panoramic windows without struts, and with a short, inclined bonnet, the machine driver always has an optimal view of the driving, working and articulating area of the machine. A touch display with integrated rear camera increases visibility in the rear area. The new lighting concept with LED headlights ensures improved visibility and safety for the machine operator and everyone in the outdoor area. For example, dipped-beam headlamps with integrated high beam illuminate the road and the extra powerful, optional LED headlights on the front illuminate the entire working area. The lighting at the rear of the trough and another light package at the mudguards light up the manoeuvring areas at night. The modern assist systems installed in the TA 230 Litronic support the machine operator, thus increasing safety and comfort during operation. Apart from a hill start assist, a speed assist is also available. With the hard stop function, the end position damping of the trough lifting cylinders can be activated or deactivated at the touch of a button. The trough lift is limited for work in a height- critical area with the aid of the height limit. The speed-dependent steering provides additional driving comfort: The adaptive steering system continuously adapts the ratio of the steering movements to the current speed. This makes possible easy and accurate manoeuvring at low speeds, but also accurate steering at higher speeds, as well as fewer steering corrections when cornering or taking bends. 33 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comDECEMBER 2020 HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKSS audi-Arabia-based Fahad S Al Tamimi & Partners Co. (Tamimi Rentals) has purchased 50 Grove rough-terrain cranes to lead its long-term business expansion in oil and gas work. The order consists entirely of GRT8100 models, which the company selected for their powerful lift capacity and fl exibility in navigating challenging job sites. Tamimi Rentals off ers a range of cranes and heavy equipment rental services from its headquarters in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. For over 50 years, the company has provided on-site services to the real estate, oilfi eld services and supplies, road construction, trucking and power generation, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, water, utility, industrial and renewable energy sectors. The 50 GRT8100 cranes will join the company’s rental fl eet that already includes over 40 Grove all-terrain cranes, as well as a number of older rough-terrain cranes. Mohammed Fahad S Al-Tamimi, CEO of Tamimi Rentals, said: “We chose Grove GRT8100 rough-terrain cranes because they have a very good load chart which is about 25 percent stronger than competitive machines. We also liked the precise and customizable movements that the crane control system (CCS) off ers. Having close control is very important when lifting complex and expensive equipment around oil rigs. In addition, we know that Grove cranes are reliable, having operated many all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes from the company down the years and we have a strong relationship with our local dealer, Kanoo Machinery,” he said. The fi rst GRT8100 cranes have already been delivered, with others to follow over the coming months. They will be dispatched to a range of jobsites where typical lifts will include placing heavy machinery at shorter radii, for example when moving rigs, or lighter picks, working with fully extended booms for longer periods. Given the variety of projects lined up for the GRT8100 cranes, Tamimi Rentals will be able to take full advantage of the crane’s 100 t maximum capacity combined with a fi ve-section, full power boom that extends up to 47 m, and which can increase its length to 64 m with the use of a jib. Power comes from a Cummins QSB6.7L engine and the model off ers an overall GVW of nearly 55 t. Tamimi Rentals currently operates a range of Grove all-terrain cranes from the manufacturer’s 4, 5, 6 and 7-axle categories, as well as a number of rough-terrain cranes, some of which were purchased several decades ago. All of these were supplied by Kanoo Machinery, and the close partnership between the two companies was another reason for this large purchase. “Tamimi Rentals has been our customer for a long time and we appreciate their continued confi dence in Kanoo and Manitowoc with this latest investment. We hope to strengthen our partnership and continue to provide exceptional service in the years to come,” said Manoj Tripathy, CEO - oil and gas division, Kanoo Group. TAMIMI RENTALS INVESTS IN 50 GROVE ROUGH-TERRAIN CRANES 34 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comDECEMBER 2020 CRANEST he new Demag AC 450-7 is a seven-axle all-terrain crane that is as compact as a six-axle crane but with performance similar to that of an eight-axle crane. The AC 450-7 features an 80-meter main boom with a maximum lifting capacity of up to 195.5 tonnes. According to Tadano Demag engineers, the basic idea when developing the new AC 450-7 was both simple and demanding - to “give wheels” to a more powerful alternative to its existing six-axle cranes, with the objective to keep it as compact as its counterparts despite the additional axle, all while combining that with signifi cantly better performance. In terms of its dimensions, the AC 450-7 meets this criterion, having a carrier length of 15.99 meters, an 8.45-meter outrigger base, and a total length of 17.62 meters. Michael Klein, product marketing manager, Demag, said: “The only way for the machine to be street-legal and meet our goals of having a longer boom and larger lifting capacities was for it to run on seven axles. The AC 450-7 TADANO DEMAG LAUNCHES THE 7-AXLE AC 450-7 ALL-TERRAIN CRANE 35 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comDECEMBER 2020 CRANESdoesn’t need more space than a six-axle crane at a work site, and yet it off ers signifi cantly better lifting capacities.” If the main boom’s length is not suffi cient, it can, for example, be extended with a luffi ng jib with a maximum length of 81 meters. The crane’s maximum system length is 132 meters. The luffi ng jib can be “divided up” in three-meter segments from 24 to 81 meters. In order to make it easier to transport the luffi ng jib, two system dimensions are used making it possible to slide the extension’s individual parts into each other. Moreover, the patented luffi ng jib rigging system makes setup fast, simple, and safe – a design that the new AC 450-7 shares with the Demag AC 300-6, AC 350-6, and AC 1000-9 models. Furthermore, the AC 450-7 is versatile when it comes to extension: in addition to the luffi ng jib, Tadano Demag also off ers fi xed jib confi guration, even with an off set section, and also a runner. Tadano Demag is using its new engineering design for the Sideways Superlift SSL system for the fi rst time ever on the AC 450-7. This new design is a critical enhancement to the well-known Demag SSL solution, with the Superlift arms now being mounted all the way in the front, on the head of the base section, meaning that they are ultimately longer and accordingly well-suited to larger lifting capacities. The AC 450-7 can lift 73.5 tonnes at a radius of 9 meters when equipped with a 60-meter main boom with an SSL confi guration. 37.9 tonnes at a 13 meter radius when the boom is telescoped out completely to a length of 80-meter, and an outstanding 12.8 tonnes at a radius of 50 meters with this confi guration. The new Superlift design only requires one single wire rope line for the connection between the main boom head and the SSL arm. In addition, the SSL arms are pinned hydraulically on the main boom, which reduces manual work for securing the arms and the associated work at height. The maximum counterweight for the AC 450-7 is 150 tonnes. It consists of a 20-tonne base plate and redesigned counterweight plates that have been optimized in terms of swing radius, which is now only 5.60 meters. The counterweight plates are available as 10-tonne plates, 5-tonne plates, or a combination of the two, with the goal being to enable customers to optimize their transportation logistics. The base plate can be set up from the front – an advantage that is particularly benefi cial at work sites where space is tight and the corresponding transportation truck can only be positioned in front of the crane. In addition, there is an optional counterweight frame available for the AC 450-7 that can be used to increase the swing radius in order to further increase the lifting capacity, especially when using a SSL confi guration. Tadano Demag off ers various adapters that make it possible for customers to keep using existing counterweight slabs from other larger AC or CC models with their new AC 450-7. At 8.45 metres, the outrigger base is also at the level of a 6-axle crane. It should be emphasized that the AC 450-7 has fi ve diff erent outrigger widths. The new optional ‘Demag Surround View’ makes it easier for the crane operator to position the AC 450-7 at the job site. This patented system uses the six crane cameras to display the possible outreach of the outriggers as well as the tail swing radius at the current position of the crane in a computer-aided display. "Demag Surround View displays in the carrier cabin the diff erent outrigger widths 36 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comDECEMBER 2020 CRANESso the crane operator can position the crane on the construction site in order to extend all outriggers suffi ciently far and ensure the required slewing radius. This reduces measurement and trial and error when looking for a location, so that the crane can be ready for operation more quickly," said Klein. Demag Surround View also supports the driver on the way to the construction site. The cameras can deliver images of the crane side areas when turning, facilitating the crane driver to detect cyclists, pedestrians, or any obstacles. This function is activated automatically when the indicator is operated. Once the best location has been found, the well-established IC-1 Plus control system provides maximum available lifting capacity, as it determines the crane’s lifting capacity for every boom position as a function of the superstructure’s slewing angle in real time. This means that the maximum available lifting capacity can be used with any outrigger confi guration, including asymmetrical ones. In addition to the IC-1 Plus control system, the crane is available with the IC-1 Remote straight from the factory, making it possible to remotely read and diagnose all important crane data. The AC 450-7 is available in two carrier variants to meet axle load requirements. In the standard version the AC 450-7 can be confi gured to travel under a 12-tonne or 16.5-tonne axle load limit, in both cases with the main boom in place. Moreover, if the main boom is removed, the maximum axle load is reduced to just a bit over nine tonnes with a gross vehicle weight below 48 tonnes. “With this solution we provide our customers another possibility to reduce gross vehicle weight. The quick connections allow our customers to remove the outrigger box very quickly,” said Klein. The AC 450-7 is equipped with a Mercedes- Benz transmission with turbo retarder clutch for wear-less and powerful start-up paired with an integrated high-performance primary retarder. Drivers benefi t from sensitive starting and shunting and don’t have to worry about temperature problems. All seven axles on the AC 450-7 are steered, while four of them are driven. This enables the AC 450-7 to navigate tight work sites at least as well as a six-axle unit. This was, after all, one of the key goals behind the crane’s development. The AC 450-7 is driven by a Mercedes-Benz engine with an output of 480 kW (625 HP). The diesel engine conforms to EU Stage V and Tier 4 Final emission requirements and is also compatible with Tier 3. 37 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comDECEMBER 2020 CRANESS audi-Arabia-based crane rental company Arabian Consolidated Trading (ACT Crane & Heavy Equipment) recently put four Demag AC 160-5 and two Demag AC 300-6 all-terrain cranes into operation, and these are now being followed by four Demag AC 100-4, four Demag AC 250-5, and two Demag AC 500-8 units. Deepak Jain, senior sales manager- Middle East, Tadano Demag, said: “We have an excellent and longstanding business relationship with ACT Crane & Heavy Equipment and are very proud of the fact that our products meet their exacting requirements. It’s proof of the quality behind these products and of the trust we’ve earned. ACT is driven by Hassan al Naimi, who is really inspiring in the way he is driving the business, it is more than a pleasure to work with someone who has such a great foresight.” M ammoet is planning to gradually replace 500 to 700-tonne class cranes with the LTM 1650-8.1, and therefore, has taken delivery of the fi rst unit. Jan Kleijn, COO, Mammoet, said: “We are delighted to take delivery of the fi rst ever LTM 1650-8.1 from Liebherr. The performance, mobility and economy of this new crane model will enrich our fl eet, giving Mammoet the fl exibility to gradually replace our 500 and 700-tonners with this new Liebherr 8-axle crane. The crane handover is also a sign of the strong, long term relationship between our two companies, which are leaders in their respective industries.” Liebherr unveiled the successor to the LTM 1500-8.1 at the Bauma 2019 fair with the slogan ‘The maximum on eight axles’. The LTM 1650-8.1 can also be supplied with two telescopic boom lengths, 54 metres and 80 metres. In pursuing the company’s focus on producing the ultimate crane on eight axles, the increases in lifting capacity is between 15 and 50 percent depending on whether the crane has telescopic boom guying or not. The crane travels with an axle load of 12 tonnes complete with its 54-metre telescopic boom and the front outriggers. The standard VarioBase variable support base delivers additional increases in performance when working above the outriggers. This means the new crane will be able to complete hoisting work normally reserved for the 700-tonne class or even higher with ease. It actually has a nominal lifting capacity of 700 tonnes. Peter van Oostrom, director-global projects and assets, Mammoet, said: “Whilst our original desire was to gradually replace our LTM 1500-8.1 cranes, we are delighted that Liebherr has managed to extract so much performance from the LTM 1650-8.1 that we can also use it to replace 700 tonne class machines. The main highlights of the new crane include the simple, fast setup and dismantling of the rear support box. It also has standard ballast slabs, which are compatible with other Liebherr cranes, ranging from 350 to 1,200 tonne models. That increases the fl exibility of our fl eet and is extremely cost-effi cient.” Christoph Kleiner, managing director – sales at the Liebherr plant in Ehingen, said: “The trust Mammoet has shown in us confi rms that we have designed a worthy successor to the LTM 1500-8.1. We also appreciate feedback from crane operations and the advice that we received from Mammoet to enable us to extract the maximum from eight axles. Close collaboration with our customers in our product development process is extremely important to us.” ACT CRANE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT EXPANDS FLEET WITH 16 DEMAG CRANES MAMMOET TAKES DELIVERY OF FIRST LIEBHERR LTM 1650- 8.1 MOBILE CRANE 38 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comDECEMBER 2020 CRANEST he Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 all-terrain crane, the successor to the LTM 1130-5.1 model, has a maximum lifting capacity of 150 tonnes and a 66-metre telescopic boom. Compared to its predecessor, the telescopic boom on the LTM 1150-5.3 is six metres longer. At the same length of 60 metres, the new 5-axle crane can hoist 12 tonnes when fully raised – 1.5 tonnes more than its predecessor. When fully extended to 66 metres, the new crane has a lifting capacity of over 9 tonnes. That makes it suitable for erecting tower cranes and radio masts. Lattice extensions enables the new 150-tonne crane to achieve hook heights of up to 92 metres and radii of up to 72 metres. For this, one 7-metre lattice section as boom extension and a 10.8 to 19-metre double folding jib are used. The latter can be adjusted hydraulically between 0° and 40°. A 2.9 metre erection jib and a runner, which can be swung to the side, round off the equipment list. The lattice jibs are compatible for many crane models in the 100- to 180-tonne class within the Liebherr portfolio. The time-tested six-cylinder Liebherr diesel engine in the undercarriage provides all the drive power the LTM 1150-5.3 needs. It develops 400 kW / 544 bhp and a torque of a 2516 Nm. The engine satisfi es the new stage V emissions directive and can also be confi gured to comply with the regulations which apply in countries outside of Europe, for example Tier 4 for the USA or stage IIIA for low regulated countries. The ZF-TraXon gearbox is used to transfer the power to the crane's axles. Liebherr has continued its single-engine strategy on this crane with a mechanical drive unit for the superstructure. The weight reduction created by the elimination of the superstructure engine from the previous model is used to deliver a longer boom and more lifting capacity. In keeping with the latest developments from the Liebherr mobile crane series, the new 150-tonne crane also features ECOmode for crane operations to reduce fuel consumption and emissions of both noise and CO2. Firstly, the complete pump drive can be disconnected automatically when the engine is idling and then reconnected by the intelligent controller in a matter of seconds when it is required. And secondly, the crane controller automatically calculates the perfect engine speed for the working speed selected using the control lever to avoid unnecessarily high engine speeds. Hook blocks have to be heavy to ensure that the hoisting winch spools reliably. However, they should be as light as possible for being transported on the crane and for high net loads during hoists. Liebherr has designed a completely new range of hook blocks to satisfy these contradictory requirements: weight plates are attached to both sides of the hook block to change the weight of the block so that it is perfect for the current situation. For example, a 3-roller hook block, which previously has weighed 700 kg in this crane class, now only weighs 500 kg, but can be upgraded to 700 kg quickly and easily when necessary. The new system is available for 1 to 7-roller hook blocks. These can be used on cranes with both 19 mm and 21 mm ropes. The weights can be interchanged to ensure simple handling. 39 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.pmvmiddleeast.comDECEMBER 2020 CRANES LIEBHERR UNVEILS SUCCESSOR TO THE LTM 1130-5.1 MOBILE CRANENext >