Pit & Quarry, July 2018

CUTTING EDGE NEW HYDRAULICS OPTIMIZED TRANSMISSION EQUAL FASTER CYCLE TIMES The latest H Series wheel loaders from VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Volvo CE take an existing machine and add the latest technology including OptiShift and new load sensing hydraulics and transmission The result is a lineup that boasts faster cycle times and improved fuel efficiency the company says The H Series 20 update is available on the L150H L180H L220H and L260H The OptiShift technology allows operators to customize the lock up engagement of their machines It also integrates the Volvo reverse by braking function and a torque converter with lock up creating a direct drive between the engine and transmission The H Series loaders were also upgraded with a new transmission that works in harmony with the engine and axles to improve stability and efficiency www volvoce com REDESIGNED SERVICE AND LUBE TRAILER FEATURES ADDITIONAL STORAGE THUNDER CREEK EQUIPMENT redesigned its service and lube trailer SLT Updates include a new chassis and front end design expanded storage in the front and rear utility boxes and a modular design that allows owners to add new features and components at any time after purchasing The SLT features a modular tank design capable of holding 440 gallons of fluid in up to eight tanks with combinations of 25 55 and 110 gallons the company says This can include tanks for diesel fuel oil delivery used oil reclamation grease delivery antifreeze DEF and other fluids based on field maintenance needs A redesigned front end allows for an additional 100 gallon DEF storage tank and Thunder Creeks two in one closed DEF distribution system the company says The front enclosure is 23 percent larger than the previous model and the rear utility box is 56 percent larger allowing for enlarged spaces to give owners the opportunity to add toolboxes workbenches grease delivery systems and more www thundercreek com VIEW MONITORING SYSTEM ENHANCES SAFETY AROUND LOADERS HYUNDAI CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AMERICAS made its allaround view monitoring AAVM system available on factory orders of the HL900 series wheel loaders Equipped with four cameras including one each mounted on the left and right side mirrors one on the front of the cab and the standard backup camera mounted to the rear hood the monitoring system provides a 360 degree surround virtual operating view of a job site The AAVM system includes the intelligent moving object detection system that senses and warns operators with on screen flashing arrows and an alarm when objects come within either of two selectable ranges 65 ft or 229 ft of the loader The image is integrated into the Hyundai 7 in color touchscreen cluster monitor in the cab The AAVM system uses Hyundais imaging software to display multiple 3 D and 2 D views of the operators working environment including a birds eye view www hceamericas com 8 PIT QUARRY July 2018 pitandquarry com