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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
MAY
2016
Simpler leads to more efficient
Throughout the years, HAMM has won many
awards for ergonomic design. The philos-
ophy, across the entire Wirtgen Group, is that
the simpler you make a machine to operate,
the more efficient it will be.
“This is a German product – operators
in Germany have more influence on the end
product than in South Africa. The machines
are designed around the operator: what he
sees, how he works, his comfort, the design of
the steering wheel, joysticks, layout of dash,
a full view of the drum, compaction area
and a view of the rear wheels when he is
reversing. On the HD rollers, for instance, the
operating seat swivels – so the operator is
always facing forward,” Fennel explains.
At bauma, HAMM launched its Easy
Drive operating concept – it aids drivers with
self-explanatory, logical user guidance. “It is
language neutral, has a simple interface, and
is easy to read as it makes use of interna-
tional signage,” says Kukard.
The DV+ series pivot-steered tandem rollers for asphalt
construction use new, easy to learn Easy Drive Concept.
The recently launched DV+ series pivot-steered tandem roller for asphalt construction.
Oscillation requires fewer passes – which in turn requires less fuel
and achieves quicker turnaround times.
The Wirtgen South Africa head office in Pomana.
All the machines are fully imported from Germany where
HAMM has a world-class facility in Tirschenreuth.
Wirtgen South Africa looks after
Southern Africa – all the the coun-
tries bordering South Africa
including Malawi.