INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
GHH launches first stage V 35t dump truck
GHH has launched the first stage V 35t dump truck.
German manufacturer GHH has launched
the 2020 upgrade of its MK-A35 dump
truck with ultra-clean stage V-compliant,
diesel drive.
The GHH engine is a Mercedes OM 470
with 320kW output and diesel particulate
filter. The diesel complies with the strictest
current Stage V emissions standard. This
puts operators at the forefront in terms of
lowest emissions and keeps project costs
under control. As an option, the engine is
also available with Tier 3 and 300kW.
With a payload of up to 35t and a
loading capacity of up to 23m³, the
MK-A35 can carry as much as its two
predecessors combined. The vehicle
is currently the largest of its kind in
the range of the Gelsenkirchen-based
company.
It was designed for medium-to-large
operating environments, in particular
for hard rock mass mining and tunnel
applications. For this reason, the frame,
swivel joint, transmission and systems
are designed to be extremely robust.
Maintenance is simple. This contributes to
maximum reliability and lowest operating
costs, says GHH.
Volvo walks down to electric avenue
Volvo announced the first sale of its
Volvo FL and Volvo FE electric trucks into
a few selected markets within Europe,
meeting the increasing demand for the
sustainable transport solutions in the city
environments.
With better air quality and less noise,
electric trucks create new opportunities
for city planning and road infrastructure.
An electric truck can, for example,
be used in indoor loading areas and
environmental zones.
One challenge for electric trucks is how
to maximise the payload while, at the same
time, optimising the driving range. “Volvo
Trucks’ solutions will be based on individual
business needs that consider a number of
parameters, such as driving cycles, load
capacity and route analysis, to use the
battery capacity in the most efficient way
possible,” says Jonas Odermalm.
www.equipmentandhire.co.za
“While customer feedback has been
positive,” adds Odermalm, “we do
recognise that charging infrastructure is
still under development in most cities and
we are working alongside both public and
private partners to agree on a long-term
strategy for the expansion of charging
infrastructure. But it’s clear that the pace
of development of charging infrastructure
needs to increase. Addressing climate
change will require the availability of several
driveline technologies,” says Odermalm.
“Electric vehicles, charged with
electricity from renewable sources, are
indeed a powerful step towards more
sustainable city distribution. However,
there will not be one singular energy
source that addresses climate change and
all other environmental issues. Different
types of transport require different types
of driveline solutions,” says Odermalm.
Versatility a game
changer
Global manufacturer of excavator and
loader crane attachments Kinshofer,
has introduced the new KFX-Series
hydraulic breaker excavator attachments
to its extensive product range. Kinhofer
introduced the breaker series to the
market with the acquisition of Hammer,
an Italian manufacturer of demolition,
excavation, recycling and material
handling attachments.
According to Francois Martin,
Kinshofer North America general
manager, the 14 models in the KFX-
Series offer operators a wide range of
weight and power options. This makes it
easy to find a breaker that fits individual
needs in road work, demolition, recycling,
tunnelling and underwater applications.
The smallest model in the series, the
KFX 14 — designed for excavators
weighing 8-15 tons — produces 1475
foot-pounds (2000 joules) and 600-900
blows per minute. At the upper end of
the series, the KFX 200 — for 100- to
200-ton machines — produces 25 815
foot-pounds (35 000 joules) and 150-250
blows per minute.
The KFX 20 to 200 also feature two
adjusting valves, allowing operators to
adjust the number of blows per minute
and select operating pressures from
160 to 200 bar. Choosing a longer piston
stroke will result in slower operation
and more energy per single blow. This is
for when the material is very hard, and
capacity isn’t the main concern. A shorter
piston stroke results in less single-blow
energy but faster operation, making
it ideal for softer material and greater
capacity per hour.
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