Rollouts
Your complete guide to new and updated equipment and supplies in the aggregates industry.
by Kerry Clines, Senior Editor
Volvo introduced its new F-Series wheel loaders at AGG 1. According to the company, they are tough, reliable, fuel-efficient, and designed and built for optimal machine and operator performance. The Tier 3-certified engines' environmentally friendly technology provides high torque at lower speeds, Specifications L150-F L180-F L220-F allowing the engine to operate with low levels of Engine Volvo D12D LD E3 Volvo D12D LA E3 Volvo D12D LB E3 noise and exhaust emissions. Engine features inMax. power 1,400-1,700 rpm 1,400-1,600 rpm 1,600 rpm clude a Volvo-designed and manufactured drive SAE J1995 gross 282 hp 315 hp 350 hp train and hydraulic system, automatic power shift, ISO 9249, SAE J1349 net 280 hp 314 hp 347 hp and an intelligent load-sensing hydraulic system. Breakout force 41,520 lbf 48,270 lbf 50,470 lbf The loader's new OptiShift, with patented Static tipping load, full turn 33,690 lb 40,260 lb 45,750 lb Reverse by Braking, automatically assists the maBuckets 4.1-15.7 cu. yd. 4.8-18.3 cu. yd. 5.9-18.3 cu. yd. chine's deceleration by applying the standard serOperating weight 50,710-57,320 lb. 57,320-63,930 lb. 66,140-77,160 lb. vice brake when the operator uses the gear selector control for changing direction of operation from reverse to forward or forward to reverse. Less load stress on the torque converter and transmission is said to cut fuel consumption by up to 12 percent over company models without OptiShift. Other features include a patented T-linkage, lift-arm system that puts all the power and flexibility of the wheel loader in the hands of the operator and an ergonomically designed machine operator's cab (Care Cab) with improved sound and vibration dampening. The L150F and L180F are highly maneuverable to perform fast cycles in stockpile loading, yet have enough power to handle hard material and rock loading, says the company. The L150F has a breakout force of 41,520 pounds and a bucket capacity of 5.2 cubic yards; the L180F has a breakout force of 48,270 pounds and a bucket capacity of 6.0 cubic yards. Screen Machine Industries says its new JXT jaw crusher, featured at the The L220F (shown) is the toughest of the F-Series line with show, is loaded with great features such as a Universal Engineering a breakout force of 50,470 pounds and a bucket capacity of 7.1 jaw crusher, a Caterpillar C-9 Tier III diesel engine, fully remotecubic yards. Volvo says it is designed for extremely rugged work controlled movement/operation, and heavy-duty quality. The unit is conditions, yet is easy to operate and provides smooth handling. track mounted and features blockage clearance and automatic tramp All three wheel loaders are 95-percent recyclable and are iron relief capabilities. Other features include a directionally reversible, designed for optimal performance with minimal environmental 42-inch-wide conveyor with impact bed and multiple catwalks and impact. Tier 3-certified V-ACT engines reduce emissions withaccess doors for ease of maintenance. out reducing power, while internal exhaust systems reduce NOx Write 52 on reader card. emissions by lowering combustion temperatures. Write 50 on reader card.
10
AGGREGATES MANAGER April 2010