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managing director of DISA Equipment. “The
simplicity of this machine, along with the
quality of the Korean build, makes it a real
contender in this class size,” says Whitehead.
The heart of this machine is its improved
fuel economy, thanks to the optimisation
of the hydraulic system and an improved
Doosan DB58TIS Tier 2 mechanical engine.
The improved engine comes with the new
Electronic Power Optimisation System
(e-POS), an electronic control system that
offers better power and fuel saving.
The ePOS is complemented by a new
Controller Area Network (CAN) communi-
cation link allowing for a continuous ex-
change of information between the engine
and the hydraulic system. “For optimum
control, the ePOS system provides a perfect
synchronised communication link between
the engine’s electronic control unit and the
hydraulic system. The CAN system facilitates
a constant flow of information between the
engine and the hydraulic system, ensuring
power is delivered exactly as it is needed,”
says Whitehead.
Durability in focus
The DX225LCA was designed with a special
focus on machine durability and longevity
of structures and components. The shape
of the boom has been optimised by a finite
elements design, allowing for loads to be
better distributed throughout the structure.
Fitted with a 9,5 m boom, the DX225LCA
has a shorter 2,4 m stick, compared with
the previous model’s 2,7 m. A shorter
stick translates into better breakout force,
especially in demanding applications,
according to Whitehead.
Whitehead further reasons that the
decision to switch from the previous DX200 to
the DX200LCA was made with the customer
in mind. Over and above the increased
operating weight from 20,6 t on the previous
DX200 to 21,5 t on the new DX200LCA,
another big improvement is the undercarriage,
which returns to the nine-roller configuration,
compared with seven on the previous model.
Whitehead believes that this spec upgrade is
a competitive edge for Doosan’s new arrival
as he argues that many of the competition’s
offerings in this class size come with a shorter
seven-roller undercarriage. “The longer the
undercarriage, the better the stability for
the excavator, especially in uneven terrain
and when working with attachments,” says
Whitehead.
Of note is that this spec upgrade doesn’t
come with any price increase for the DX-
200LCA. “We have kept the machine at the
same price as its predecessor despite all the
several feature upgrades, which is a big plus
for our customers already operating in diffi-
cult economic conditions,” says Whitehead.
Enter CASE
For CASE, the flagship models in the general
construction excavator market locally are
the 21t CX210B and the 24 t CX240B. This
is complemented by the 29 t CX290, as
Kemp tells
Capital Equipment News
that
CSE caters for a specific segment of the
excavator market, specifically the 21-29 t
range. However, the CX210B remains the
most popular in the range.
Antonio Strati, product marketing manag-
er, CNH Industrial Construction Equipment
for Europe, Middle East and Africa, agrees,
saying that the CX210B, with an operating
weight of 21 t, covers this extremely compet-
itive 21 t size category with its best in class
lifting capacity. “The XC240B has an operat-
ing weight of 24 t. If you add power and extra
stability, the CX240B turns out to be the best
solution for the toughest applications in the
general excavator market,” says Strati.
This CASE range of excavators is being oper-
ated across a variety of applications in southern
18-25 T EXCAVATOR MARKET STATS AT A GLANCE
Sold 526 units of total 946 excavators
sold in 10 months to October 2015
TIV shrunk 16% year-on-
year (12 months rolling)
Demand in H1 2016 was
100 units less than same
period in 2015
Over 14 brands vying for a
share of the market
Represents
60% of total
excavator
market in
South Africa
EXCAVATORS
Africa, including forestry, plant hire, construc-
tion and agriculture, to name a few. Plant hire
and construction account for a bigger chunk of
the population, according to Kemp.
Strati alludes to the fact that in South
Africa, the 21 and 24 t excavator market is
highly competitive. “In light of this, CASE has
developed a highly efficient product to cater
for the diversity in applications from general
construction, such as road building and
water works, to quarry applications, using
heavy duty buckets with short arm, skeleton
buckets and breaker attachments,” he says.
“In the mining sector these machines are
used primarily to feed jaw crushers. The
super long reaches operate at harbours and
even citric and apple orchards throughout
South Africa,” he adds.
According to Kemp, the use of a four-
cylinder engine versus the normal six-cylinder
has greatly improved the performance of
CASE excavators in the 13-14 t category. Key
benefits include reduced fuel consumption
when compared with the old technology of
the six-cylinder engines, as well as higher
reliability and lower running costs.
The CX210B and CX240B feature a vari-
able control hydraulic pump which maintains
optimum engine rpm during heavy load work.
“Controls provide rapid and smooth reactions
to power demand, resulting in greater pro-
ductivity,” says Strati. “The engine technol-
ogy allows high torque at low engine speed
for low fuel consumption and great reliabili-
ty. Both models benefit from the proven com-
mon rail Isuzu engines with a frame design
that minimises noise and vibrations.”
An advanced filtration system with two
standard fuel filters and a dedicated package
for hot climates further increases the dura-
bility of the machines. The B series excava-
tors are said to be easy to use thanks to the
intuitive working mode system and the Auto
Power boost that automatically increases hy-
draulic pressure according to the operation’s
demands. Strati further explains that the
three working modes easily adapt to every
work load for maximum versatility.
CASE of innovation
Innovation is a key focus area for every
OEM to remain competitive and increase
productivity for customers. With regards to
new innovations, CASE has brought together
under the CASE Site Solutions banner all
its services and technologies designed to
help customers manage their job sites and
construction activities efficiently, improve
productivity and control operating costs.
CASE Site Solutions comprises CASE Site-
Control machine control solutions and CASE
SiteWatch telematics. With the improved
CASE SiteWatch, the number of machine
946
TOTAL
526 Units
SOLD
(21-25t)
420 Unit sales
(Other sizes)
JAN
DEC
2015
16%
100 LESS
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