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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
JULY
2017
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EQUIPMENT
The new G9190 & G9220 VHP (automatic variable horsepower)
motor graders provide an automatic mode for transmission, allowing
operators to shift seamlessly between manual to automatic
transmission. This gives them greater control over the grading
process while optimising fuel efficiency.
The finest grade
“The new VHP models give the operator greater control over the
grading process, with the freedom to shift from manual to automatic
transmission when they choose,” says Shahir El Essawy, SDLG’s
business manager for Hub South. “They are also fitted with a piston
pump hydraulic system that delivers the optimum oil flow to the
hydraulic functions, regardless of engine speed. In this way, VHP
allows the operator to concentrate on grading with greater precision
for superior results, while the machine focuses fuel efficiency”
The standard versions of the G9190 & G9220 motor graders
were launched in 2015 and have been well-received in the market.
Just last year, SDLG sold 28 G9220s – as well as 30 LG958L wheel
loaders – to a Saudi Arabian customer to facilitate a large-scale road
maintenance initiative.
The graders are well-balanced with good traction and excellent
blade down force. The G9190 features a blade width of 13 feet with
a blade pull of 9 990 kg, while the G9220 has a blade width of 14 feet
with a blade pull of 10 530 kg.
New variable horsepower graders
Global construction equipment brand SDLG (Shandong
Lingong Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.) has launched
variable horsepower versions of two of its biggest selling
motor graders for Middle Eastern and African markets.
The unique SDLG circle drive system comes with three support
shoes and non-greasing slide bushings for better grading and easier
maintenance. SDLG graders also feature an asymmetric drawbar ball
stud that can be rotated 180° to keep the drawbar in horizontal level
position – vital when performing fine grading.
The cab is designed to offer exceptional all-round visibility; with
easy-to-use industry-standard controls, comfortable seating and air
conditioning as standard.
What’s more, maintenance access is made easy with large side
and rear doors. Greasing points are quickly accessible for efficient
daily maintenance.
“We are always looking for new ways to help our customers
get the most out of their equipment,” concludes El Essawy. “By
taking some of our most popular machines and improving fuel-
efficiency and operator control, we are demonstrating our continued
commitment to those customers.”
HPE Africa has recently launched the new fuel
efficient Hyundai R200LC-9S crawler excavator
series in South Africa.
Best in class crawler excavator
HPE Africa’s new 20 Ton class crawler excavator i the Hyundai R200LC-9S –
which was recently launched in South Africa, offers the best in its class in fuel
efficiency, improved productivity and reduced maintenance requirements.
The Hyundai R200LC-9S excavator -
with an operating weight of 19,1 Tons
and a heavy duty 0,90 m³ bucket – has
been specifically designed to meet the
demanding requirements of the plant hire,
civil engineering, construction, agriculture
and scrap handling industries.
According to Alex Ackron, managing
director of HPE Africa, “Feedback from
the local market highlighted a demand
for fuel efficient equipment and Hyundai
Construction Equipment has responded
to this need, with the launch of the new
R200LC-9S. Due to improved fuel efficiency,
when compared to competitors’ offerings in
this class, customers can save up to 80% of
their capital expenditure in diesel costs over
12 000 hours of a machine’s service.
“Users are also impressed with the
long undercarriage design, which ensures
greater stability in arduous operating
conditions. Customers also appreciate the
low maintenance requirements of this series
and are impressed by the Hyundai factory
offering of a two year/3 000 hour warranty
as standard on the series.”
As part of the launch process, HPE Africa
placed an R200LC-9S demonstration unit
on site with one of the largest fleet owners
of water and earth moving equipment in
South Africa. Over a 14 day period, the
machine built gravel stockpiles and loaded
this material into tipper trucks. The operator
commented that he was impressed with
the machine’s speed and smooth operation.
Fuel consumption was carefully monitored
by HPE Africa’s technical staff and verified
by the client. At the end of this 14 day
period, the R200LC-9S achieved an average
fuel consumption significantly below the
expected nine litres an hour.
The R200LC-9S excavator also comes
standard with Hyundai’s computer aided
power optimisation (CAPO) system, which
allows the operator to select preferences
for boom or swing priority, power mode
and optional work tools. Variable operating
modes are : P – Power Max mode, which
maximises machine speed and power; S –
standard mode, which provides a reduced,
fixed rpm and E – economy mode, which
provides precise hydraulic flow and engine
power based on load demand.
HPE Africa - exclusive distributors in
Southern Africa for Hyundai Construction
Equipment – distributes Hyundai wheel
loaders, wheeled and tracked excavators,
backhoe loaders and Skid Steer Loaders,
as well as Doosan hydraulic hammers. It
operates a countrywide network of a well-
equipped spares and workshop outlets.