Pit & Quarry, February 2013
Excavating Dredging Series delivers consistent power high torque Volvo Construction Equipments new generation of D Series excavators which includes the EC340D EC380D and EC480D is Interim Tier 4 compliant The excavators range in weight from 75000 to 111800 lbs and according to Volvo offer more powerful Interim Tier 4 certified D13 Volvo engines that deliver lower emissions and better fuel efficiency A turbocharged high pressure direct injection diesel engine offers maximum power of 279 hp EC340D and EC380D and 343 hp EC480D respectively All three machines feature an automatic idling system that reduces engine speed when the levers and pedals are not activated aiding fuel efficiency and lowering external noise www volvoce com Tier 4i compliance improved fuel efficiency among benefits Caterpillars 349E hydraulic excavator features a 396 net hp Cat C13 engine that meets Interim Tier 4 emissions standards The 349E delivers more engine and hydraulic hp than its 345D predecessor and averages 5 percent improved fuel efficiency in typical applications according to Cat The engine which operates either on ultra lowsulfur diesel fuel ULSD or a blend of ULSD and 20 percent biodiesel uses the Cat Clean Emissions Module CEM to meet Interim Tier 4 standards The CEM regeneration system is designed to be transparent to the operator and regenerate when the conditions are optimal with no operator intervention In automatic mode the regeneration system allows the machine to work as normal with no interruptions to the work cycle www cat com New model designed for heavier loads larger buckets The CX470C from Case Construction Equipment is the latest excavator in the Case C Series that increases fuel efficiency and productivity according to the company The CX470C features cooled exhaust gas recirculation technology to achieve Interim Tier 4 certification Rated at 362 net hp the excavator is available in long undercarriage retractable undercarriage RTC and mass excavator MEX models with operating weights ranging from 105300 to 108600 lbs According to Case the CX470C MEX is designed for heavier loads and larger buckets The RTC version provides undercarriage width adaptability for transport between jobsites www casece com 20 PIT QUARRY February 2013 www pitandquarry com
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