< PreviousNEW LAUNCH 40 | JULY 2024 plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / Vehicles NEW JLG ELECTRIC DRIVE SCISSOR RAISES INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CAPABILITIES JLG Industries has announced the European launch of its ES4046 electric scissor lift, the latest addition to its ES slab scissor range with indoor and outdoor capabilities. Announcing the launch, the leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers said that the new electric scissor is designed to maximise productivity, is lightweight and easily manoeuvrable with zero turning circle, and also provided with full life- cycle support. JLG’s announcement said that the new ES4046 enhances productivity with more than a 40% increase in duty cycles compared with its hydraulic drive predecessor, allowing operators to work for longer on a single charge. The ES4046 is also the highest ES series scissor, with an indoor platform height of 11.9m (8.75m outdoors), and the lowest gross-weight scissor in its class, said the Oshkosh Corporation company, adding that when used indoors, it can take up to three workers, the highest occupancy of any model in the ES series. The ES4046 is also the fi rst ES scissor lift to use maintenance-free AC drive motors, which help to increase effi ciency, reduce noise and allow it to travel at 50% higher stowed speed than previous JLG models of this size. Maintenance time and costs are also reduced by the incorporation of parts commonality, fewer hoses and fi ttings, and a single lift cylinder. AVAILABLE WITH TELEMATICS JLG added that the ES4046 is available with the JLG ClearSky Smart Fleet, the industry’s fi rst two-way fl eet management and communication platform, allowing for easier tracking. Optional features include the CleanGuard leak containment system for working on sensitive fl ooring, a 900-watt inverter to charge tools and SkySense enhanced detection system that helps to protect workers and property. Nicola Sacchet, JLG’s EMEAI Product Manager for Boom, Scissor and Vertical Products, said: “Specifically designed to meet the demands of the future, the ES4046 is built with new power options and advanced technologies in mind. This scissor lift will evolve as operator needs change, to expand capabilities and continue to deliver the highest levels of productivity, efficiency and safety.” Designed to meet the challenges of today and demands of the future, JLG’s new ES4046 scissor boasts up to 11.9m platform height and 3-person capacityNEW LAUNCH Plant / Machinery / Vehiclesplantmachineryvehicles.comJULY 2024 | 41 DEVELON DEBUTS NEW 1T HIGH-PERFORMANCE DX10Z-7 MINI EXCAVATOR Korean equipment giant DEVELON has launched a new one-tonne zero-tail- swing mini excavator, the DX10Z-7, providing a significantly improved performance compared to the previous DX10Z model it replaces. The company, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, sais that the new DX10Z-7 is compact and easy to transport, offering a width of only 730mm when the tracks and the front blade are fully retracted, allowing the machine to pass through doors. The hydraulically expandable undercarriage provides the DX10Z-7 with one of the widest stances in the mini excavator segment. When it is extended, the width of the square footprint becomes 1100mm, providing unsurpassed stability. In addition, to make access to the job- site even easier, a foldable TOPS (Tip Over Protective Structure) canopy meeting ISO 12117 requirements is standard on the model. Supplying an output of 7.6kW (10.35HP), the well proven Kubota D722 engine powers the DX10Z-7, providing dependable reliability, as well as low vibration and noise levels that are essential for working in confined areas in construction, rental, demolition, landscaping Compact and easy to transport, the new zero-tial-swing model has a hydraulically expandable undercariage that allows it to pass through narrow doors when retracted and many other applications. The increased performance of the DX10Z-7 is based around a new 1.45m boom design and increased arm length (from 810 to 890mm), resulting in a signifi cantly enhanced working range compared to the DX10Z. This includes a 21.5% rise in dump height of 2,205mm and an 8.5% increase in digging reach at ground level of 3,355mm. The DX10Z-7 also offers a 30% increase in bucket breakout force of 10.8kN and a 14% increase in arm breakout force to 6.3kN. This is combined with an increased on-ground track length of 1,025mm, providing enhanced stability and a 31% increase in traction force. The workgroup of the DX10Z-7 mini excavator features a cylinder-over-boom design, providing protection for the cylinder and an increase in lifting capacity. The front assembly on the DX10Z-7 is protected as standard by a bucket cylinder guard to protect against damage that may arise from accidental collisions on site. There is also an optimal hydraulic hose layout that protects the hoses by running them inside the boom structure, resulting in less risk of hose damage and failure and minimising downtime and the need for repairs. These features all enhance the durability of the DX10Z-7. Despite its compact nature, the new DX10Z-7 does not compromise on operator comfort and is ergonomically designed with the operator in mind, featuring a swivel and tilting system for the consoles and a retractable seat belt as standard. The swivel and tilting system provides operators with greater ergonomic fl exibility, allowing them to apply a 10-degree swivel and 35-degree tilting of both the right and left consoles. For increased safety, the DX10Z-7 also incorporates an LED boom lamp as standard. EASY TO SERVICE Particular attention has been paid to ensure easy servicing of engine components on the DX10Z-7, via a maintenance cover under the operator’s seat, that has an opening angle of 65 degrees to provide easy access for maintenance of the engine components. The cooling system also delivers best-in- class performance − which is critical when working in spacially restricted areas where air flow may be minimal. A blower type airflow and a wavy fin core radiator are combined to ensure consistent and directed airflow across the radiator, enhancing cooling efficiency. The blower type fans create relatively low noise and vibration output and are easy to clean. NEW LAUNCH 42 | JULY 2024 plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / Vehicles SCANIA TO INTRODUCE GAS POWERTRAIN ON ITS SCANIA TOURING BUS MODEL Swedish commercial and heavy vehicles giant Scania is renowned for its wide range of low-carbon powertrain options and now continues along that path by adding an LBG/LNG variant of its Scania Touring bus offering. Able to run on both natural gas and biogas, or a mix of the two, it allows a smooth transition to biogas, creating a circular and economically viable solution for sustainable long-distance transport today. Gas-driven buses and coaches provide a highly interesting option for many transport operators, facilitating sustainable development in a way that also takes into account economic aspects. “The new LBG/LNG variant of the Scania Touring is an excellent option for express bus and long-distance operators that want to become more sustainable without a massive investment or negative impact on operations,” said Carl- Johan Loof, Head of Product Management, People Transport Solutions, Scania. The new variant comes with a 13-litre gas engine that provides 410hp (302kW) and 2,000Nm, and with an effi ciency that allows users to lower their fuel costs. With the standard tank option, it also delivers a driving range of beyond 1,000km. “This product gives you power, torque and range equivalent to that of a diesel powered bus or coach, while actually reducing noise levels and offering lower operating costs. If you add the sustainability benefi ts of using biogas, it is a truly outstanding solution,” Loof explained. With Scania as a front-runner, biogas has long been used in compressed form to power city- and suburban buses. In the past few years, technology developments have enabled the gas to be cooled down and transformed to energy- dense liquid – LBG/LNG – turning it into a more viable solution for heavy commercial vehicles operating long-distance routes. “Biogas can play a key role in decarbonising heavy duty transport, particularly in long- distance applications. The infrastructure for fuel production and tank stations continues to expand, with huge investment taking place, not least in Europe,” said Jonas Stromberg, Sustainable Transport Business Manager, Scania. Biogas is a fossil-free and renewable fuel that offers CO2 emission reductions of up to 90% compared to diesel from a well-to-wheel perspective, and it also provides other benefi ts for sustainable development. Through local fuel production, cities and municipalities can create local jobs and solve local waste problems, while also increasing energy security and bringing carbon and nutrients back to the soil. “These solutions are truly circular and I would say that our 13-litre gas powertrain is the most sustainable and viable option on the market for long-distance operators. It is better for the environment, quiet, smart, and perhaps most important, available here-and-now, allowing long-distance operators to take a huge step towards sustainable transport,” said Stromberg. Scania has developed gas engines since the early 1900s. With the possibility of running on both natural gas and biogas, they are the perfect tool in the transition to the more sustainable biogas. Adding to the fl exibility, the engines can also run on both liquefi ed gas and compressed gas. And since they do not require additives, Scania’s gas engines are not dependent on the availability of additives. LBG-LNG variant’s 13-litre engine able to run on both natural gas and biogas for circular and economically viable solution for sustainable long-distance transport NEW LAUNCH Plant / Machinery / Vehiclesplantmachineryvehicles.comJULY 2024 | 43 LIEBHERR INTRODUCES THE LTM 1400-6.1, THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL 6-AXLE CRANE The Liebherr factory in Ehingen has launched the world’s most powerful 6-axle crane, the new LTM 1400-6.1, which has a 70-metre telescopic boom and is characterised by clever and simple set-up processes. The new crane is the successor to the proven and successful LTM 1350-6.1. Like its predecessor, the LTM 1400-6.1 is now the smallest crane with Y-guying, making it the perfect introduction to this boom technology with its enormous increase in lifting capacity. The new all-rounder is extremely fl exible and economical thanks to a wide range of accessories, a highly functional modular boom kit and the familiar Liebherr technologies. It also features driver assistance systems that increase the safety of everyone on the road. Liebherr’s engineers have succeeded in getting the most out of a 6-axle crane during the product development process. The LTM 1400-6.1 achieves signifi cantly higher lifting capacities than its predecessor and is now the market leader worldwide. By successfully integrating its latest engineering New 400t crane offers 70m telescopic boom and is designed for simple set-up processes and rapid operational readiness expertise and innovative systems into this mobile crane, Liebherr says it has created an extremely powerful yet easy-to-handle machine. In addition to achieving outstanding performance data, Liebherr has focused on simple and fast set-up processes during development of the new crane. The entire workfl ow leading up to full operational readiness on the construction site has been designed with maximum simplicity in mind. There are major differences to the predecessor model, the LTM 1350-6.1, particularly in terms of the assembly process for the Y-guying system. With just one self-assembly lift, the LTM 1400-6.1 places the guying system on the chassis, where it is then pinned in place. The hydraulic quick coupling closes automatically when the boom is luffed down between the two Y-frames. The electrical connection is established with one fi nal movement and the telescopic boom with Y-guying is ready for use in just a few minutes. Various lattice jibs enable the new crane to work effi ciently in a wide range of applications. The fi xed lattice jib extends the telescopic boom by up to 45.5 metres and can be mounted at an angle of 0°, 10°, 20° and 40°. As an option, the fi xed jib can be adjusted between 0° and 40°. The luffi ng lattice jib, with a length ranging from 14 to 80.5 metres, delivers maximum height, radius and performance. As with its predecessor, the total available ballast for the new LTM 1400-6.1 consists of 100 tonnes of basic ballast and 40 tonnes of additional ballast. The hydraulic ballasting device is integrated in the counterweight frame – ballast assembly is simple, quick and does not require an auxiliary crane. The VarioBallast system is fundamentally different to the one found on the predecessor model. The 140 tonnes of total ballast can now be set to an enormous radius of 7.7 metres for maximum lifting capacity. Unlike its predecessor, the new 400-tonne crane is powered by the Liebherr single-engine concept and a mechanical drive for the superstructure, which results in better economy. An eight-cylinder Liebherr diesel engine with 455kW/ 619hp and 3,067 Nm of torque ensures a powerful travel drive. CDE UNVEILS NEW GENERATION FILTER PRESS FOR WASTE RECYCLING, QUARRYING AND MINING CDE has unveiled a new high- performance fi lter press, the ProPress, developed to meet the evolving needs of the construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling, quarrying and mining sectors. Unveiled at the Hillhead exhibition in the UK, the ProPress integrates the latest technological advancements to deliver exceptional operational effi ciency and maximum water recovery, said the leader in the design and engineering of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and natural minerals processing sectors. CDE said its ProPress features patent-pending New ProPress developed keeping maximum water recovery and scalable design in mind for variable throughput to fit processing volume of any operation The fi lter cake of the new CDE ProPress. technology and benefi ts from a fl exible design as well as variable throughput, which can be scaled to fi t the processing volume of any operation. Unlike traditional filter presses, the system is dual feed, meaning sludge is fed from both sides of the ProPress for improved efficiency and faster cycle times. Optimised sludge feed pressure also allows for faster dewatering to increase overall throughput. This is further supported by an overhead beam design that ensures reliability by reducing stress on the unit and improving its durability. The ProPress features plates that are 25% larger, measuring 2.5m by 2m. Greater chamber NEW LAUNCH 44 | JULY 2024plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / Vehiclesvolume and overall fewer plates serve to provide maximum capacity on a smaller footprint and improve mechanical cycle times, said CDE. EASE OF MAINTENANCE Safe and efficient maintenance is made possible by integrated plate-shaking technology which addresses filter cake build-up within chambers to help reduce the need for manual intervention. An access walkway provides clear and unobstructed means to carry out maintenance safely and efficiently, and flush mounted drip trays reduce material entrapment and lock in place to provide a secure maintenance platform for operators. The smart design is supported by an innovative, multifunctional robot, which serves as the main workhorse for the ProPress, controlling plate opening, plate shaking, cloth washing, plate winch, and the maintenance platform. The CDE ProPress is available in a range of different sizes to suit all markets and applications. Available globally, the ProPress is also largely pre-assembled to expedite commissioning, allowing operators to get up and running quickly to help achieve fast return on investment. As materials are washed and graded, the water from that process accumulates silt and other residues to form a sludge. A challenging material to process, that sludge is pumped under high pressure into the CDE ProPress, which consists of a sequence of plates, the composition of which forms a series of chambers. As sludge is pumped under high pressure through the press, solid materials build within the chambers to form a fi lter cake which is dewatered to maximise water recycling and recover a by-product with multiple applications. HIGH WATER RECOVERY With the ProPress, CDE says owners and operators can recycle up to 95% of process water for immediate reuse in their wash plant while simultaneously cutting waste disposal fees by recovering a fi lter cake product that can be used for pipe bedding and landfi ll capping. This eliminates the need for settling ponds which typically require extensive maintenance, consume labour resources, and incur signifi cant costs. Describing the new ProPress, CDE’s business development director, Darren Eastwood, said: “Tackling the most challenging of materials is our expertise. We’ve poured over 30 years of engineering excellence into the development of the ProPress. We’ve listened to and worked alongside our customers around the globe to design a solution that is adaptable to their needs, be they in the waste recycling or natural minerals processing sectors. “Those needs were clear: sustainable water management was key to minimise fresh water dependency and maximise water recycling, all while improving processing capacity, reducing operating costs, and minimising maintenance downtime. The ProPress is our response to all of this and more and it is already delivering for our customers. By the end of the year, the ProPress will be found on eight plants across three regions, processing around 1000tph of material. “Our most signifi cant product launch in recent years, the ProPress really encapsulates CDE’s purpose: to create our best world, a ton at a time. It represents a constant push for improvement to make our equipment, our customers’ operations, and the sectors we operate in more effi cient and less wasteful. We’re very pleased to fi nally bring this latest innovation to the wider market to help maximise the availability of our natural resources and reduce the industry’s waste burden.” Once the ProPress is commissioned, every customer is introduced to the local CDE CustomCare team which provides aftersales support to help achieve maximum performance from their equipment, said the Northern Ireland- based company. The new CDE ProPress features plates that are 25% larger, measuring 2.5m by 2m. The CDE ProPress features patent-pending technology for variable throughput and can be scaled to fi t processing volumes of any operation. NEW LAUNCH Plant / Machinery / Vehiclesplantmachineryvehicles.comJULY 2024 | 45VOGELE PAVES THE WAY FOR NOISE REDUCTION The Wirtgen Group company’s latest-generation SUPER 1900-5i paver with its AB 500 TV Extending Screed paves a highway under strict noise control regulations ROAD MAKING 46 | JULY 2024plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / VehiclesAVogele paver of the “Dash 5” has generation resurfaced a section of a major Swiss highway using a new generation screed that produces far less noise then conventional screeds as it finished a section of the road where noise remediation was the demand of the job. According to the Wirtgen Group, which owns Vogele, the contractor of the project executed on the A6 highways near Bern used the Vogele SUPER 1900-5i in combination with the AB 500 TV Extending Screed in several part-sections, paving a noise-absorbing surface course over a total length of 6km and a width of 20m. According to the contractors, traffic jams are the order of the day on the road, and to improve traffic flow and mitigate noise and environmental pollution in this densely populated area, the road was being upgraded to a so-called smart motorway. This permits vehicles to use the hard shoulder as a running lane as well at peak times, the aim being to create additional capacity and to reduce noise levels at the same time. The appointed partnership made up of construction companies Frutiger AG and Marti AG implemented numerous measures to achieve this aim, among them extending noise barriers, renovating bridges and resurfacing hard shoulders. Part of the project was also to pave a noise-reducing asphalt surface course on every lane of this section, which extends to approximately 6km. Low-noise operations with noise-reduced machinery and a short time window were demanded in order to minimise nuisance to local residents and motorway users during the construction period; traffic flow also had to be maintained in both directions. QUIET AND EFFICIENT PAVING The contractors decided to use one of the latest-generation Vögele pavers, the SUPER 1900-5i, in combination with the AB 500 TV Extending Screed. Despite its powerful 6-cylinder engine which, even in ECO mode, still delivers 163kW at 1,700 rpm, the paver facilitates quiet operation with low fuel consumption. To achieve this, Vögele has, among other things, optimised the EcoPlus low-emissions package to ensure that the “Dash 5” machine works even more quietly than its predecessor. The latest-generation screed also makes less noise. What‘s more, the further-developed ErgoPlus 5 operating concept has provided fresh assistance and automatic functions, new convenience features and optimised material ROAD MAKING Plant / Machinery / Vehiclesplantmachineryvehicles.comJULY 2024 | 47management to deliver rapid, high-quality paving on the A6. The Highway Class paver paved the 3cm- thick surface course in several part-sections, each 3.2m wide. Matthias Baumann, Road Construction Manager at Frutiger AG, said: “The stringent quality requirements meant it was important for us to pave efficiently with minimal interruptions. In that respect, the ability to adapt pave speed conveniently, the large material hopper with a capacity of 14 tonnes and the material management of the SUPER 1900-5i were all convincing features.” Vögele has overhauled the material handling control system compared to that of the “Dash 3” generation: the auger and conveyors now communicate with one another, ensuring that material feed is even more consistent and accurately coordinated. This avoids load peaks, saves fuel and enables an optimum head of material in front of the screed allowing uninterrupted paving. The new AB 500 TV Extending Screed also delivered high quality and economy: higher-output heating rods mean the paver is now ready for operation even more quickly. Hydraulic tamper stroke adjustment is another particularly time-saving, practical feature: Paver operator Steffen Horn explained: “Instead of adjusting each cam individually by hand, the operator uses the Dual Power Shift Tamper function to set the appropriate tamper stroke of 2mm simply at the touch of a button. This achives optimum compaction.” The paving team believes the ErgoPlus 5 operating concept is a further benefit: compared to the “Dash 3” variant, the paver operator’s console has an improved overview, greater convenience and ergonomics - and an optional touch display. Vogele has simplified Vogele’s ErgoPlus operating concept has greater convenience and ergonomics, and an optional touch display. The SUPER 1900-5i operated in a low-noise operations and short time-window setting, when traffi c fl ow also had to be maintained. the operation of individual functions, improved the design, reduced height to increase legroom and integrated drinks holders and additional storage options - for a smartphone, for example. “As we were paving in several part-sections, the ‘Save’ function in AutoSet Plus was very useful,” said Horn. It allows paving programmes to be saved and then called back up for the next part-section at the touch of a button. Process automation not only prevents faults, it also speeds up paving. As the paving team also used the paver under bridges, in tunnels and at night, operators furthermore made use of the new Light Package Plus: the LED beamers are integrated in the hardtop of the SUPER 1900-5i and illuminate full pave width in the area of both paver and ROAD MAKING 48 | JULY 2024plantmachineryvehicles.comPlant / Machinery / VehiclesThe new AB 500 TV Extending Screed delivers high quality and economy. Higher-output heating rods make it ready for operation more quickly. screed. This means not having to transport or fit additional lamps or light balloons. “Lighting at the touch of a button makes work on precisely this sort of job-site much safer and more efficient,” explained Baumann. “We were able to use the lighting without any extra effort and in specific situations, for example in the case of poor visibility under bridges or in tunnels.” The technical developments and features of the Vogele paver made a key contribution to the success of its deployment: taken together, the quiet, powerful drive, optimised material management, assistance/automatic functions and new lighting concept significantly increased noise mitigation, economy and safety on the job-site. ROAD MAKING Plant / Machinery / Vehiclesplantmachineryvehicles.comJULY 2024 | 49Next >