Capital Equipment News March 2015

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These environmentally friendly machines are
driven by Doosan Tier 2 engines, which are
less sensitive to fuel quality than Tier 3 en-
gines, yet still offer reduced fuel consumption
and low exhaust emissions. The Doosan air to
air intercooler engines offer high torque and
low rpm for improved response. High power
and torque characteristics, coupled with ef-
ficient synchronisation of the drive train with
the hydraulic system, ensure optimum pro-
ductivity, even in tough operating conditions.
These machines have a smooth 4-gear trans-
mission and clutch cut off via a brake pedal.
The transmission has three modes of opera-
tion – manual, automatic (automatic shift for
all gears) and semi automatic (automatic with
a ‘kick down’ for first gear). A large capacity
transmission oil cooler ensures durable and
stable operation of the transmission.
The DL300A and DL420A units, which are
widely used in local conditions, have the flexi-
bility to handle diverse materials, including the
loading and transporting of granular materials,
as well as bulk loads.
The DL300A wheel loader, with an 8 l Doosan
DE08TIS engine (156 kW at 2100 rpm)
engine and the DL420A wheel loader,
with an 11 litre Doosan DE12TIS engine
With the addition of Doosan’s DLA
wheel loader series to the range
nearly two years ago, Doosan has
significantly increased its position in the
South African wheel loader market.
“Doosan, which has been manufacturing
heavy earthmoving equipment for over 40
years, has an ongoing development pro-
gramme to manufacture robust machines
with advanced design features and high
performance materials, for optimum pro-
ductivity, reduced running costs and low
emissions,” says Rod Watson, managing di-
rector, DISA Equipment (Pty) Limited, trading
as Doosan, part of Invicta Holdings Limited.
“This investment in the latest technology
gives users the guarantee that Doosan ma-
chines offer efficient output power, low fuel
consumption, minimal maintenance require-
ments and extended service life. Operator
safety, precise control and comfort are key to
product advancement.
“Doosan earthmoving equipment - which en-
compasses heavy, wheel and mini excavators,
articulated dump trucks (ADT’s), as well as
wheel loaders and various attachments – has
been designed to cope efficiently and safely in
Africa’s harsh operating conditions.”
The DLA series, which encompasses four
wheel loaders - DL200A, DL250A, DL300A
and DL420A – have bucket capacities between
2,0 m³ and 4,5 m³, with optimised breakout
force and machine balance. The operating
weight of these wheel loaders has been in-
creased, with greater tipping load capacities.
Doosan introduces new
WHEEL LOADER
RANGE