Capital Equipment News July 2015

NEW HOLLAND E215C LC a sustainable performer

By Pierre Sanson

N 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.

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. b

The full line-up of New Holland excavators starts with their most popular E215C LC, a

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