PRODUCT FOCUS
PUSHING
THE LIMITS!
CASE 885B series graders have low fuel consumption, turbocharged, high-performance Common Rail Tier 3 engines.
By Tarren Bolton
Plant Equipment & Hire focuses on pushing the limits with graders and dozers in this
month’s product feature.
W
hether it’s
in the
fields of
agriculture,
general construction,
road construction, or
mining, graders and
bulldozers push to get
the job done. Here, we
take a look at the
companies that provide
total solutions, by
meeting customers’
demands through fast
and efficient
performance in even the
most demanding
locations. See what they
have to share in terms of
design, technological
innovation, upgrades, or
new product lines.
18
APRIL 2019
A CASE OF IMPROVED PERFORMANCE
Available locally from CASE Construction SA, the CASE 885B
series motor graders have the latest technological and design
features for improved performance and enhanced productivity.
“Enhancements to this range include
the flexibility of a torque converter lock-
up system for efficient transmission, a
roll-away mouldboard plough for lower
fuel consumption, and a redesigned cab,
with a larger field of vision for enhanced
safety and greater operator comfort,”
says Ross Collard, managing director
of CASE Construction SA, part of the
Capital Equipment Group (CEG) of Invicta
Holdings Limited.
CASE 885B series graders have low
fuel consumption, turbocharged, high-
performance Common Rail Tier 3 engines.
Torque converter lock-up
system
CASE offers the ZF transmission, with a
torque converter lock-up system, which
provides an increase in torque of up to
70%. This feature is suitable for heavy
tasks requiring extra traction and can be
locked for less demanding work.
When lock-up is engaged, the
transmission operates in direct-drive
mode, with electronic shift change
for the six forward and three reverse
gears. This mode, with increased
fuel efficiency, does not require extra
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