Construction World March 2016

EQUIPMENT

NEW WARRANTY

However, since it’s not possible to visually determine when a filter reaches capacity, one of the best ways to determine its effective performance and expected life is via a Cat air filter service indicator, which accurately reads its condition. This easy to install indicator shows maintenance personnel how much filter life remains and indicates airflow resistance even when the machine is not running. “Knowing when to change the filter will reduce wastage, as well as the risk of unnecessarily introducing contaminants during in-field fitment outside of scheduled service intervals,” explains Barloworld Equipment group product application specialist, Reuben Phasha. To make sure the service indicator is operating properly, Caterpillar recommends changing it once a year. It should be checked every 250 hours in normal conditions or daily if dust is severe. The UHE option Where the indicator readings regularly show operating conditions with a high percentage of fine dust particles or exhaust soot, one of the best options for fleet managers is to install Cat UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) air filters to ensure optimum availability and reduced engine wear. “Particles collect on the UHE filter’s surface layer of very fine fibres, quickly building a cake that allows less dust to reach the engine,” Phasha expands. “This surface particle cake is more porous than comparable dust-coated media fibres, causing less restriction throughout the filter life.” The lower restriction allows the When working in highly contaminated air, typically experienced in very dusty conditions, maintenance personnel may need to change filters earlier than scheduled to ensure full airflow and engine power. > WHEN TO REPLACE AN AIR FILTER

Bobcat has launched a new standard three year warranty for the complete range of Bobcat rigid telehandlers manufactured at its plant at Pontchâteau in Loire Atlantique in France. With over 50 years of experience in compact equipment design, Bobcat has a proven reputation for high quality design, manu- facturing and customer service. Available as standard in Europe, the Middle East and Africa on all models in the Bobcat telehandler range from the T2250 5 m to the top-of-the-range T40180 18 m model, the new three year warranty reflects the high quality and reliability of the products. The new three-year warranty demonstrates Bobcat’s commitment to the market and is complemented by a range of warranty extension programmes. The Pontchâteau plant produces all of Bobcat’s rigid telehandlers with the design, development, production and sales organisations all based at the plant. Currently, the Pontchâteau site produces 14 different Bobcat telehandler models, with lifting heights from 5 to 18 m. Aimed at applications in the construction, rental and recycling indus- tries, over the last four years, a new generation of Bobcat machines has been introduced, including the: • TL series (Telescopic Loader) TL358, TL358+, TL360, TL470 and TL470HF, 5,8 to 7 m two stage boom models aimed at intensive applications. • T Series (Telescopic) T35105, T35105L and T36120SL 10-12 m middle lift models; the T35130S, T35130SL, T35140S and T40140 13-14 m high lift models and the top-of-the-range T40180 18 m telehandler. At Pontchâteau, Bobcat ensures the company delivers products of the highest quality through the selection of leading and proven suppliers, integrated design, reliability/endurance testing and the manufacturing process in which 100% of all production units are individually controlled and quality approved. >

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engine to breathe more easily, and fuel economy improves because it takes less power to pull in air. Typi- cally, UHE’s unique surface helps extend air filter life up to six times as long as standard filters.

As the filter element fills with dust and soot, the indicator moves up the calibrated gauge to show the exact percentage of filter life remaining.

CONSTRUCTION WORLD MARCH 2016