October 2024 Vol. 79 No. 10
New Products
New Products
Franklin Electric
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. revealed several product enhancements to its FPS Submersible Wastewater Pump portfolio, including new NC Series solids handling pump models and a design enhancement of its popular IGP Series Retrofit Kit for grinder pumps. The enhancements give wastewater professionals more options to tackle the toughest applications.
The FPS NC Series of solids handling pumps is a versatile wastewater transfer solution. New 4NCH models have been added to the lineup to deliver performance up to 20 horsepower. These pumps offer increased capacity and efficiency, making them suitable for storm dewatering, commercial sewage transfer and industrial wastewater applications.
The FPS IGP Series Retrofit Kit offers a simplified installation solution for direct replacement of positive displacement grinder pump systems. The design removes the junction box to streamline installation and eliminate leaks and wire slips.
Yanmar
Yanmar Compact Equipment launched the TL75VS and TL80VS as part of its new line of compact track loaders (CTLs). These versatile machines excel in construction and a variety of other segments, including utility and rental applications.
The vertical-lift units boost productivity in at-height work and truck loading applications, featuring a high lift height and rated operating capacity. For TL80VS, performance is similar to machines with 10-to-20 more horsepower.
Both CTLs feature Yanmar’s signature reliability and top-of-the-line performance, ease of use and efficiency.
The 9,205-pound TL75VS and 9,610-pound TL80VS are highly durable, construction-grade machines. A 74-horsepower Yanmar Tier 4 Final diesel engine maximizes both units’ performance and productivity for the best possible ROI. The 10-foot, 6.5-inch max bucket pin height improves their’ ability to load dirt into trucks and complete other at-height tasks.
Operators can efficiently navigate the job site with travel speed of up to 7.5 miles per hour, for TL75SV and 8 miles per hour for TL80SV. Rated operating capacity is 2,555 pounds (TL75SV) and 2,900 pounds (TL80SV).
The new machines provide premium performance and operator comfort with a torsion axle suspended undercarriage featuring a pivot link system at the rear axle. The linkage technology uses a spring load that reduces oscillation and stabilizes the machine for improved ride quality and material retention.
Furthermore, they can be optioned with a 26 gallons per minute (TL75SV) and 34.3 gallons per minute high flow, maximized by large line sizes, hydraulic coolers and direct-drive pumps for reduced power loss and increased flow and pressure directly to the attachment.
Efficiency-wise, both CTLs include multiple options to raise productivity and provide intuitive operation. Self-leveling technology uses dual-direction capabilities to automatically level the load while raising and — something not seen in many other compact track loaders — lowering loader arms. Return-to-position technology lets operators set a designated height for the loader arms. A work tool positioner enables users to select a preset for the angle of the attachment based on the job at hand.
The machines shift automatically between low- and high-speed modes, for a smoother transition between the two, using auto two-speed. This provides more control in spaces with limited room and applications requiring finesse, such as grading. Speed-sensitive ride control rounds out the productivity offerings. It conveniently enhances material retention at higher speeds without the need to actively switch the feature off when converting to slower-moving applications.
Ease of service is another standout feature. TL75VS and TL80VS feature easily accessible daily checkpoints, removable skid plates, three-panel engine access and a swing-out radiator that can be opened without tools for fast, convenient cleaning when necessary.
Caterpillar
Caterpillar introduced eight new next-generation Cat Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models.
Four new Cat SSLs – Cat 250, 260, 270, and 270 XE – mark the introduction of the next-generation design to the SSL line.
Expanding the next-generation design for the CTL line are the new Cat 275, 275 XE, 285 and 285 XE. The largest CTLs ever produced by Caterpillar, the new Cat 285 and 285 XE, compete in a new class size with greater lift height and lift, and tilt breakout forces.
Maintaining the DNA of what made the Cat D3 series a leader, the next-generation SSL and CTL models are ground-up redesigns that improve on the features that made the previous series popular. High performance is the standard for these next-generation machines, elevating Caterpillar’s loader reputation through upgrades in engine power and torque, lift and tilt breakout forces, stability, operator comfort, and technology.
All next-generation Cat SSL and CTL models feature a redesigned engine compartment that places the engine and cooling package lower into the frame for improved stability. This gives the operator confidence in handling heavy loads throughout all aspects of the work cycles.
Meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emissions standards, the four new CTL models are powered by the Cat C3.6TA engine. The 250 and 260 SSLs are powered by the Cat C2.8T, and the 270 and 270 XE by the Cat 3.6TA. These new engines maintain horsepower across a wider RPM range compared to the previous D3 series engines, and boast significant torque increases – 13 percent for the 250 and 260, 35 percent for the 270, and 50 percent for the 275 and 285 – for improved working performance.
With a vertical lift design, these new machines feature significant increases in lift height, breakout forces and ROC to elevate loader flexibility and performance.
• Cat 250 features a lift height of 124 inches (3150 mm), 3 inches (76.2 mm) more than the 242D3; a 36-percent increase in tilt and 26-percent increase in lift breakout forces, and 21-percent increase in ROC.
• Offering a maximum lift height of 132 inches (3353 mm), Cat 260 has 7 inches (193 mm) more lift height than the 262D3 and 27-percent increase in tilt and 24-percent increase in lift breakout forces, and a 17-percent increase in ROC.
• With 6.4 inches (162 mm) more lift height than the 272D3, Cat 270 and 270 XE deliver a maximum lift height of 133.5 inches (3391 mm) plus 11-percent and 5-percent increases in tilt and lift breakout forces, respectively.
• Cat 275 and 275 XE CTLs have a lift height of 134.4 inches (3415 mm), 8 inches (203.2 mm) higher than the 299D3, plus a 37-percent increase in tilt breakout force and 19-percent increase in ROC.
• The biggest size class, 285 and the 285 XE, deliver a lift height of 146 inches (3708 mm) and tilt breakout force of 13,920 pounds (6314 kg). Cat 285 has an ROC of 4,719 pounds (2141 kg) with counterweight, while the 285 XE has an ROC of 4,816 pounds (2185 kg) with counterweight.
Their new closed-center auxiliary hydraulic system allows these machines to operate all Cat Smart Attachments with the standard hydraulics provided. Standard hydraulic system pressure increases 5 percent, to 3,500 psi (24130 kPa), in the next generation models. Cat 250, 260, 270 and 275 machines equipped with standard hydraulic flow are shipped from the factory outfitted as “High Flow ready.”
High Flow functionality is activated simply via a new software enabled attachment (SEA), permitting on-machine or remote activation of increased hydraulic flow to 30 gallons per minute (113 l/min) for the 250, 260 and 270 models, and 34 gallons per minute (129 l/min) for the 275 at standard hydraulic system pressure.
Also available, the High Flow XPS factory option increases auxiliary hydraulic system pressure to 4,061 psi (28000 kPa) for the 250, 260, 270, 275 and 285 next generation models. Along with this, hydraulic flow is increased to 30 gallons per minute (113 l/min) on the 250, while flow increases to 34 gallons per minute (129 l/min) for the 260, 270, 275 and 285 models.
Volvo
Volvo Construction Equipment continues to transform expectations of what’s possible with electric construction equipment, introducing two new units to North America.
While most electric construction equipment currently on the market is compact, the new mid-size electric wheel loader and excavator from Volvo CE are designed to meet the growing demand for larger, more powerful equipment with reduced environmental impact.
"These larger battery-electric models mark a significant advancement toward zero-emission solutions that can help businesses and government fleets meet sustainability and productivity goals,” said Dr. Ray Gallant, vice president of Sustainability and Productivity Services, Volvo CE. “The electric excavator and wheel loader offer comparable performance to their diesel counterparts but with zero emissions, reduced noise and lower maintenance costs.”
The L120 Electric wheel loader is a 22-ton machine with 6-ton lifting capacity and a recommended rehandling bucket capacity of 5 cubic yards, giving it nearly identical performance capabilities as its conventional counterpart. It can handle a variety of applications, including infrastructure, waste and recycling, agriculture, forestry, and ports and logistics centers.
Its 282-kWh lithium-ion battery system can run for five to nine hours on a single charge, depending on the application. Charging options include a 50-kW DC mobile charger that will charge the L120 Electric from empty to full in about six hours, or a 150-kW DC fast charger that goes from empty to full in two hours.
The L120 Electric wheel loader is equipped with separate electric motors for propulsion and hydraulics. The system recoups deceleration energy to extend battery runtime, reduce brake wear and minimize the need for axle oil cooling. The loader also features active cooling and heating of the high-voltage batteries as well as passive cooling for the electric motors, transmission and hydraulic oil.
It includes many of the same features as its diesel equivalent, including on-board weighing with the Volvo Load Assist system, torque parallel linkage, electro-hydraulic lever controls and auto bucket-leveling functions. The electric loader is compatible with a range of Volvo attachments, such as buckets, forks, grapples, brooms and snowplows.
The 23-ton EC230 Electric is a general-purpose crawler excavator that first launched in early 2023 and has been proving itself on job sites ever since, with a breakout force of 33,500 foot-pounds, a max digging reach of 32 feet 7 inches, and max digging depth of 22 feet 1 inch.
Vermeer
Efficient mixing of drilling fluid is crucial for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations.
The new Vermeer MX150 mixing system offers contractors a compact, powerful solution designed to optimize productivity in tight spaces. Featuring a Kohler 7-horsepower (5.2-kW) gas engine that delivers a maximum flow of 150 gallons per minute (568 L/min), MX150 provides quick yield times to help crews get drilling faster. Its slim profile and customizable configuration options make it an ideal companion for small to mid-size utility HDD projects.
This mixing system can be paired with 300-gallon (1,135.6 L), 500-gallon (1,892.7 L) narrow, or 500-gallon (1,892.7 L) wide tanks, allowing contractors to customize their setup based on job requirements. Its 24.4-inch (62 cm) narrow tank width enables the MX150 to fit alongside mid-size utility directional drills, making efficient use of trailer space.
Its specially designed tank shape allows for efficient fluid mixing and minimizes solids settling at the bottom. This, combined with the system's powerful engine, contributes to its quick yield time and high productivity. The unit also includes a convenient garden hose fitting for easy cleaning of the hopper and machine.
Maintenance is simplified with a premium high-grade seal built for longevity and resilience in dry operations. Additionally, the mud pump seal grease level indicator provides operators with feedback to help extend component life.
For added flexibility, MX150 allows operators to configure the power unit with the hose outlet pointing to the back or side of the trailer, enabling efficient hookup from the mix system to the drill.
MX150 comes with a 6-gallon (22.7-L) fuel tank, providing enough capacity for a full day's work. Winterization is made easy with removable hoses and accessible drain points.
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