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Wacker Neuson’s Dual View Dumper Makes Big Impression
view from the cab WACKER NEUSON’S DUAL VIEW DUMPER MAKES BIG IMPRESSION
Wacker Neuson’s innovative Dual View truck has been hailed as one of the safest dumpers on the market, and not without reason, as Plant & Civil Engineer’s David Stokes reports. He’s been getting the ‘view from the cab’ of a DV100 recently acquired by contractors O’Neill of Clonoe Ltd from dealers Glendun Plant and currently working on a project in Newtownabbey.
Based just outside Dungannon in County Tyrone, O’Neill of Clonoe Ltd has been carrying out construction and civil engineering projects for both the public and private sectors across the island of Ireland since 1976. Operating in the commercial, residential and educational sectors, this third generation family business is renowned for its personal hands on style, quality and professionalism and its endeavours to exceed client expectations. According to Stephen O’Neill, whose father and grandfather established the business all those years ago, investing in the Wacker Neuson DV100 was not a difficult decision, after having viewed it at Glendun Plant’s depot in Dungannon. “Seeing how it has been performing on site, one wonders why manufacturers haven’t produced such a machine years ago; it is so safe, so practical and so efficient. Buying it was really a no brainer,” says Stephen. “We had dealt with Glendun Plant in the past and have always found their aftersales service and support to be first class. “We already had a 9 tonne Wacker Neuson cabbed dumper, so we knew how tough and reliable the brand was,
BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
• High driving position, high working position • Twin speed hydrostatic drive • Air conditioning fitted as standard • Green sefety seat belt beacon • Radio as standard • More ease of use thanks to the ergonomic rotary console • Comfortable cabin
and that gave us the confidence to invest in the new machine. We were always going to opt for another cabbed dumper, not least because of the changeable weather we have in this part of the world. “Our operators love the DV100. It takes a few hours to get used to the controls, but once you do so, it becomes second nature. The cab cannot be faulted. It has everything you need to create a comfortable and extremely safe working environment.”
New Standards
So, let’s take a closer look at what attracted the contractors to the four-wheel drive DV100, which really does set new standards in terms of operator and construction site safety, flexibility and economic efficiency. The Dual View concept allows a comfortable and quick change of the seat position through a 180° turn of the entire operating and seat console. In this way, the operator always has a perfect view in the direction of travel - during transportation, loading and unloading. The rotation can be performed conveniently
from the driver’s seat by simply unlocking the seat console and turning it around. Because this optimises the line-of-sight both in the main direction of travel as well as in the working area facing the skip, the operator can always keep an eye on the work environment - and that means significantly more safety, not just for the driver but more especially for those working alongside the dumper. Even a fully loaded skip no longer obstructs the view, because the driver leaves the skip behind him as with a truck.
Comfort cab
As Stephen pointed out to us, the cab of the DV100 Dual View provides plenty of head and legroom and is equipped with heating as standard; air conditioning is optionally available. This enables the operator to work under ideal temperature conditions in summer as well as in winter. Other features include: Joystick handle with direction change switch and dump operation, so one hand can always stay on the steering wheel Multifunction display for machine functions Standard rearview camera monitor, so you can always see the skip in any seating position Steering column with tilt adjustment simplifies safe entry and exit Ball bearing slewing ring for quick change of the seat position The cab of the DV100, which is powered by a 75hp water cooled DUETZ TD 2.9, four cylinder diesel engine, also has plenty of storage space, including a lockable documents box at the driver seat, while visibility is further enhanced by well positioned lights and mirrors to the left, right and front; there’s also a reversing alarm for added safety on site – and with hydrostatic drive, the dumper stops as soon as the operator takes his foot off the accelerator pedal; he can also fully focus on the job without having to make frequent gear changes. Although primarily designed for off-road work, the DV100 travels and handles equally as well on the open road, with a top speed of 30 kph, making moving from site to site so quick and easy.
Steelwrist UK have appointed InnovateNI as Dealer/Service provider for all Steelwrist products for "N.Ireland & Ireland”.
Headed up by Martin Graham, InnovateNI’s experience with Leica Geosystems machine control has been described as the perfect match for Steelwrist’s continued expansion and increased level of customer support. “It’s an ideal fit,” says Martin. “The partnership will clearly enhance both businesses.” Steelwrist already work closely with the likes of Leica Geosystems, Topcon and Trimble, so there is a synergy there and more often than not if someone is looking to buy a tiltrotator they will also want the machine control system fitted at the same time. Comments Martin: “I pride myself on three things - customer satisfaction, innovation and industry development. Our customers are the lifeblood of this business and as our name suggests, we need to seek out new exciting markets and be innovative in a manner that allows us to enter these. Without
Martin Graham (Innovate NI) with Pat Bullcock of Steelwrist.
continuous development our industry will never grow, it’s an industry I support fully.” InnovateNI have been supplying the needs of contractors and surveyors in Northern Ireland, Ireland and Great Britain since 2012. Seamless integration of Geomatic Solutions, Construction Tools, and Machine Control, accompanied with advanced computer technology, enables Innovate NI to bring a new level of innovation to the architectural, engineering and construction community. “No matter your requirements, or the task at hand, we have the solution to get your job done,” says Martin, who was recognised for his achievements at the annual 2018 Plant & Civil Engineer magazine Awards, being presented with the prestigious ‘High Achiever of the Year’ award. Steelwrist, of course, is today regarded as one of the fastest growing manufacturers of its kind in the world, providing tiltrotators, quick couplers, accessories and attachments for excavators and backhoe loaders. Its determined focus on robust and modern products, combined with fast service has been appreciated by an increasing number of customers. Its three core values, together with its quality and environment policies, demonstrate how it works with customers, dealers, suppliers and employees, making it a perfect partner for InnovateNI.
