NEW PLAYERS ENTER WHEELED EXCAVATOR MARKET

Takeuchi and CASE Construction Equipment entered the North American wheeled excavator market at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. DEVELON branched out into the mini wheeled excavator size class, and Wacker Neuson’s latest wheeled excavator update is compatible with forward-looking attachment technology. While still a niche product, all of these manufacturers have expressed that awareness and interest in wheeled excavators is showing significant growth in North America.

CASE RE-ENTERS WHEELED EXCAVATOR MARKET

CASE Construction Equipment previewed its re-entry into the wheeled excavator market in North America by displaying the new WX175E SR. It has a short radius design ideal for working in metro areas and on roadside projects. CASE says its new wheeled excavators feature powerful hydraulic performance, massive attachment flexibility, and a premium operator experience with a large comfortable cab. The WX175E SR easily self-transports from site-to-site with maximum travel speeds up to 22 mph.

It weighs in at just over 44,000 pounds and operates at a rated 173 hp at 2,200 rpm.

Develon Previews Its First Wheeled Mini Excavator

The DX65W-7 will be DEVELON’s first wheeled mini excavator for North America. The company says it will be ideal for excavating, grading, and backfilling tasks.

This mini wheeled excavator features standard telematics, powerful digging and lifting, attachment versatility, excellent operator comfort, and durability, according to DEVELON. The machine is powered by a DEVELON DM02 diesel engine. A backfill blade comes standard and single or double tire configurations are available.

Takeuchi Displays Its First Wheeled Excavator

Takeuchi’s first wheeled excavator for North America will be the TB395W. This model has two four-wheel steering modes – 4WS (allwheel steering) and 4WSC (crab steering). A wide range, longer stick arm allows for greater clearance between the bucket and dozer blade. Operators of the TB395W can pull the bucket all the way to the dozer blade, which is ideal when working in narrow spaces or moving an obstacle out of the way. Auto Cruise enables operators to set and adjust their travel speeds and is ideal for attachments that require a consistent, repeatable travel speed.

This excavator weighs 10,625 kg (23,425 pounds) when equipped with outriggers and a blade. It’s powered by an 85 kW (113.9 hp) engine.

Wacker Neuson Addresses Future Attachment Standards

Wacker Neuson’s newly redesigned 10-ton EW100 is the largest excavator in Wacker Neuson’s lineup and is designed with an intelligent attachment management system, MiC 4.0, which allows for universal communication and compatibility between attachment and equipment manufacturers. Wacker Neuson says that when the new EW100 becomes available in mid-2023, it will be one of the first machines compatible with this standard to come to market and will be ready for future updates.

The EW100 will be available with two fuel-efficient Perkins diesel engine options; standard 74-hp with speeds up to 18.6 mph, or the high-performance model featuring a 136-hp engine and travel speeds up to 24 mph.

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