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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
JULY 2015
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ew Holland is a key player in the
global construction market. The
brand is forged from the heritage of
many iconic brands that have been prom-
inent in the market and have shaped the
history of the industry with the best tech-
nologies from Japan, North America and
Europe. It is from this inheritance that New
Holland is further building leadership today.
MB Plant as the official and exclusive dis-
tributor for South Africa, Lesotho and Swa-
ziland has now picked up the baton and in
partnership with the worldwide New Holland
dealer network, provides a comprehensive
line of products and services built around
customer’s requirements.
The excavator range is one product that has
evolved from the amalgamation of brands
over the years and which today provides
an almost foolproof example of an optimum
excavator. New Holland has a long history
of designing products with emission levels
well below regulatory norms. Their exten-
sive offering of low emission products, their
continued focus on reducing their environ-
mental footprint throughout their products
entire life cycle and their involvement in the
community have contributed to their parent
company, Fiat being recognised as Industry
Leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability In-
dex (DSI) World and DJSI Europe.
The full line-up of New Holland excavators
starts with their most popular E215C LC, a
23,160 kg unit in the 0.52 – 1.31 m
3
buck-
et capacity. Further there is the E245C LC,
a 25418 kg unit with 0.52 -1.31 m
3
bucket
capacity.
Larger units like the E305C LC, 31870 kg
with 0.60 – 1.65 m
3
bucket and the E385C
LC, 38292 kg with 0.74 – 1.85 m
3
bucket
make up the balance of the range.
When looking at the New Holland excava-
tors, the E215C LC stands out in three areas
of efficiency, that is, fuel efficiency; engine
and hydraulic power; and highly efficient
hydraulics. The new improved hydraulic
system minimises friction losses and pres-
sure drops, while the Hydrotronic advanced
electronic technology ensures 100 % pump
utilization in all applications. The result;
maximum controllability, speed and power
combined with minimum fuel consumption.
The high-efficiency hydraulics supply high
flow at low rpm, maximising fuel efficiency.
In addition, the Hydrotronic optimizes the
performance and efficiency of the machine:
it maintains engine speed at the required
level, preventing it from dropping. It reduces
pump displacement in cases of overload and
continuously adjusts oil flow to avoid over-
loading the engine or the pumps.
The business end of the New Holland E215C
LC which consists of the boom and arms
was designed using advanced CAD and FEM
(Finites Elements Methodology) Systems to
maximise strength in those areas where
stresses are concentrated. The result is a
strong Heavy Duty front attachment that
can deal with the toughest applications.
Additional bushings made of anti-wear steel
provide extra protection for the arm and
bucket’s longevity. When the radial surface
becomes worn, these bushings are easy to
change, increasing pin and bushing durabil-
ity while reducing operating costs.
The EVO cab on the E215C LC has been de-
signed with the driver in mind and features
exceptional soundproofing as well as being
mounted on six silicon liquid filled viscous
dampers that reduces vibration levels con-
siderably. The ergonomics of the cab en-
sures the driver has all the controls at his
fingertips.
The E215C LC is fitted with a FPT
F4GE9684E, six cylinder Tier 3 diesel en-
gine which has a power output of 118 kW
@2000 rpm and torque of 665 Nm
@1 200 rpm. The transmission is a hy-
drostatic, two speed, Automatic Downshift
type which allows a travel speed of low 0
– 3.7 km/h and high 0 – 5.7 km/h. The two
main hydraulic pumps each have an output
of 220 l/min, whilst the pilot circuit gear
pump has a maximum output of 20 l/min.
The New Holland E215C LC is the optimum
blend of flexibility and versatility in an ex-
cavator and the design parameters ensure
maximum productivity on any site.
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NEW HOLLAND E215C LC
a sustainable performer
By Pierre Sanson