Construction Machinery ME July 2021

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CONTENTS JULY 2021

6_NEWS The latest news from across the region and further afield.

16_FAMCO DRIVES IN NEW VOLVO TRUCKS New-generation models maximise profitability, and improve safety and operator comfort, with the new FMX offering the market’s highest GVW.

18_PROVIDING THE OVERVIEW Drone technology can do so much more than just surveying sites and monitoring progress, says the CEO of Feds Drone-powered Solutions.

22_ON THE MOVE CMME brings you seven recent projects from the Middle East’s heavy

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EDITORIAL JULY 2021

GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR RAZ ISLAM raz.islam@cpitrademedia.com +971 4 375 5471 MANAGING PARTNER VIJAYA CHERIAN vijaya.cherian@cpitrademedia.com +971 4 375 5713 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & BUSINESS OPERATIONS SHIYAS KAREEM shiyas.kareem@cpitrademedia.com +971 4 375 5474

DRONING ON If change is a constant, then the dynamism of any sphere of life can most accurately be gauged, not from whether it is changing, but how fast that rate of change is.

Given these observations, the sphere of construction equipment can be said to be of medium dynamism, changing nowhere near as fast as the world of IT and high technology and never as slowly as, say, traditional art and craft. And even in our sphere of average dynamism, there are pockets and places that are quick to move and those that are staid in their movement. When talking about adoption of new methods, technologies, machines and new ways of working, the Middle East fits this latter description – or it used to!

Over the last 18 months, the pandemic has forced its hand and inflicted a change in mindset in our very conservative corner of the world of equipment. As we have been observing at CMME, there is now little reluctance here – an openness even – in adopting the new tech innovations that are being unleashed in the industry globally.

Our feature on drones in this issue is a case in point. Rabih Bou Rashid, CEO of FEDS Drone-Powered Solutions, one of the early movers in bringing drone technology to the region, says that only a few years ago, there would have been so few takers of the services of his company that despite there existing a robust offering of construction aids using drones, his venture would not have been viable. But long an evangelist for drones in construction, he persisted and now, as the use of drones becomes increasingly prevalent, it is no surprise that forward-thinking construction companies and professionals are exploring ways to deploy the technology across projects.

And indeed, every conceivable way of deploying technology is now being thought about in the region. Another testimony for this is the great response that the Technology

in Construction Machinery Virtual Summit organised by CMME on June 29th and 30th received from the industry.

The event is only the beginning, we hope, in our efforts to champion the cause of tech innovations in the world of equipment. We have been trying to highlight this aspect of the industry for a while now, and, through the event, were able to bring together the likes of JLG, Bobcat, Trimble, Infor and Wolffkran among the big brand names on the global manufacturers’ and service providers’ side, as well as famous local players and technology champions Zahid Group and online rental marketplace Tenderd along with Ritchie Bros.

The five webinar sessions of the virtual event, spread across two days, saw extremely healthy attendance numbers that surprised us very pleasantly, while the expert discussions touched upon the cutting edge telematics suites available with some manufacturers, how dealers are using software systems to increase efficiency, how things like data, machine monitoring, remote diagnostics and other benefits of digitalisation are saving costs and increasing efficiency and safety, and how obtaining the equipment you need, either to rent or buy, is now done effectively online.

As we keep championing technology in construction equipment, we will continue to highlight these subjects. Some might call it droning on – but for us it’s creating a buzz!

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FEATURE: Sharjah Sustainable City: Green living

Many of us have had our misgivings about the level of development around the Makkah area over the years.

Indeed, the sight of tower cranes standing over the city has become so familiar that perhaps we haven’t been asking ourselves whether the need for Saudi Arabia to both cater to pilgrims but also capitalise on its importance has been approached in the most responsible way – or not. As this article notes, Makkah is undergoing accelerated development in line with the leadership’s ambitious plans to advance “the national economy, improve infrastructure and public services, and meet the growing requirements in various economic and commercial sectors to increase the number of Umrah pilgrims to 30 million by 2030 as envisaged in the Saudi Vision 2030 plan”. The Masar project is an example of meeting all these aims the right way. Some may argue that an urban front landmark and gateway to the Holy Mosque is not needed but implementing smart building and development processes is the by far the best way forward. And hopefully this is a sign that Saudi Arabia is willing to adopt global best practice as it becomes a much internationally facing country.

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NEW RESPONSIBILITY

CMC PROMOTES ZIAD HAMADE TO GM

JECTS, O R P W E N OFFICES, W E N , S E HIN AROUND K O NEW MAC O L E IVES – W T A MONTH I T S I I N H I T W E NE W WHAT’S N T A N O I G THE RE AFET LAUNCHES

UAE-based major construction

SUSTAINABILITY

equipment supplier Construction

DIVISION

Machinery Centre (CMC), part

Al-Futtaim

of the RTS Investment Group,

Engineering &

has announced Ziad Hamade

Technologies

as its new general manager.

(AFET) has

Hamade, a veteran of the

announced

industry, has been a long-time

the launch of

member of CMC staff, spending

its new Energy

over 16 years in the organisation.

Management and

the promotion and went on to

division as a

describe Hamade by saying: “A

dedicated business

highly ambitious, dedicated, and

unit, aiming to

proactive professional with over 16

supply its client-

years of experience with us in the

base with new

field of construction equipment

and holistic

and machinery, Ziad joined CMC

energy reduction

in 2005, and headed and led many

solutions using

departments that enriched his

its proprietary

commercial, technical, product

technologies as

and market experience and skills.

well as its Certified

Kuwait kit in Ritchie Bros. Dubai auction Ritchie Bros.’ Dubai auction last month featured a large quantity of equipment from Kuwait after the global machinery auction giant teamed up with Kuwaiti auction company Q8 Auctions to offer customers around the world the opportunity to bid on hundreds of items sold from the GCC country.

Ritchie Bros. added that the teaming up also presented an opportunity for Kuwait-based equipment owners to dispose of surplus machinery and reach international buyers through Ritchie Bros.’ popular online Timed Auctions - without having to ship their equipment to Dubai. Items sold from Kuwait were stored at Q8 Auction’s Kuwait City yard, where

inspection reports were made for listing on Ritchie Bros.’ website. Once sold, items were shipped directly to buyers anywhere in the world.

Some of the highlights of items sold from Kuwait at the Dubai auction included a 2012 Caterpillar D8R LRC crawler tractor, a 2019 Sany SRC400C 40t 4x4x4 rough terrain crane and a 2017 JCB JS205 LC hydraulic excavator, among others, said Ritchie Bros.

Ritchie Bros. said that while a large portion of items at its auctions is usually consigned by businesses based in the UAE, but at its recent online auction, which concluded on June 30, it sold a large number of quality equipment located in Kuwait.

A statement from CMC announced

Sustainability

Energy Team.

The Al-Futtaim

“Recently Ziad had been promoted to become the general manager of CMC. In his new role as general

Group company

manager he plans, implements

said that with

and oversees company initiatives

launch of the

and projects to maximise the

new division

growth and profitability of CMC.“

earlier this year,

Starting as inventory and

it is following the

logistics controller, Hamade has

group’s direction

served in several key positions

of “perpetuating

with CMC, including logistics and

various energy-

inventory manager, commercial

saving initiatives”

and logistics manager and deputy

and making

general manger, before being

progress in

promoted to general manager.

sustainability

He has a degree in business

and energy

administration from the

management

C & E American University

practices in UAE.

Institute and counts reading and fishing as his hobbies.

CMC is a leading equipment supplier in the UAE and the region, and counts brands such as Schwing Stetter, Amman, Pramac, Sunward, Mecalac and others as its principals.

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NEWS ROUND-UP JULY 2021

SAFETY ON TOP

NEW IPAF EPAL APP FOR TRAINING CERTIFICATION

Renault Trucks delivers 10 tractors to Al Jadawel

Renault Trucks has announced the delivery of ten K 480 heavy-duty construction models to Al Jadawel Land Transport, with the Fujairah-based construction material transportation company also planning to turn its entire fleet of 98 trucks to Renault Trucks units by the end of next year.

Renault Trucks said that Al Jadawel will be using the new models, which have been supplied by United Diesel, Renault Trucks’ partner in

the UAE, to transport aggregate across the country from the crushers in the Northern Emirates.

Najah Al Tahir, owner of Al Jadawel Land Transport, said: “We are incredibly proud to have struck this deal with Renault Trucks. With operations across the UAE, which is known for its tough terrain and high temperatures, we require trucks able to withstand these harsh conditions. The brand’s range has a reputation

for being able to meet and exceed our needs, which is why we aim to switch our whole fleet to consist only of Renault Trucks models by 2022.”

Guillaume Zimmermann, commercial director, Renault Trucks Middle East, said: “Al Jadawel Land and Transport’s purchase of K Range models is testament to the truck’s robustness and its recognised contribution to the construction and transport business around the region. Renault Trucks’ K Range leads the way in terms of fuel economy and uptime, which are key in this very demanding segment. We are seeing more and more customers working with crushers in the Northern Emirates shifting to K models, which is certainly not a coincidence.”

DOOSAN MAKES PROTOTYPE BATTERY PACK Doosan Infracore has manufactured a prototype battery pack for use on electrically driven vehicles including

The International Powered Access

construction,

Federation (IPAF) has launched a new

mining and

mobile app for operators of mobile

agricultural

elevating work platforms and mast-

machinery,

climbing work platforms which aims

and expects the

to bring training certification into the

prototype to

digital era and reduce the environmental

help accelerate

impact of issuing the IPAF PAL Card and

its battery pack

all training certification.

business and

The new ePAL app is free to use and

motorised product

features the first ever digital IPAF PAL

development.

Card, operator logbook and operator

The battery pack,

safety guide. It also allows operators

which Doosan calls

to receive the latest best practice tips

Prototype No.1, has

and safety information and to share

been developed

their qualifications with site managers

in-house by the

easily. The ePAL app is part of the IPAF’s

company and it

ongoing drive to boost sustainability,

expects to achieve

moving away from issuing plastic, credit-

annual sales of over

card sized PAL Cards via the post to

$444m by 2030.

candidates completing an IPAF course.

Peter Douglas, IPAF CEO & MD, said: “The new app will lead to us reducing the steps in processing a PAL Card and cut down on all the expense, delays and carbon emissions involved in shipping items around the globe needlessly.”

NEW CAT MINIS ND TA LOWER COS IENCY RAISE EFFIC hydraulic

BATTERY CARE FOR HAULOTTE STAR Haulotte has made its Activ’Energy Management system available on its vertical masts, with its STAR models now coming with the system, which was earlier available with the PULSEO, SIGMA16 and Optimum8 models.

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Sany fleet builds Saudi shipyard

A 77-unit strong fleet of Sany equipment has been deployed in the construction of King Salman Global Maritime Industries Complex, a shipyard under construction in Ras AlKhair, Saudi Arabia, which

will be the world’s largest shipyard upon completion.

Covering 4.96sqkm with several dry docks and at least 15 separate piers, the complex will consist of four major areas of operation, including shipbuilding, ship

repair, oil rig construction, and oil rig support. It is expected to create more than 80,000 job opportunities and drive a GDP growth of $17bn in Saudi Arabia.

According to Sany, the facility is being built under

NEW LINK-BELT AUTOMATIC CLEANING OPERATIONS

UAE’S FIRST ROBOTIC CLEANER FROM TAFAWUQ FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

55T CRANE Link-Belt Cranes has unveiled its

a $3bn contract signed in November 2017 by Saudi Arabia with the China Power Construction Group.

Following the start of the project, the contractor brought in the fleet of Sany machines, which includes crawler cranes and roughterrain cranes, among others.

In late March, this year, working at full speed amidst the pandemic, this batch of Sany equipment completed the construction work of temporary cut-off walls of dry dock No.2 ahead of schedule, a milestone in the construction progress, said Sany. Heat, drought and sandstorms are some of the challenges faced by the Sany construction and service team in the project, it added.

TOPCON CURB PAVING SOLUTION Topcon’s new solutions for curb and gutter paving maintain productivity and accuracy, even when facing difficult GPS coverage issues.

With the GT-1200 series robotic total station or the LN-150 robotic layout navigator, customers can augment their existing Millimeter GPS concrete paving solution.

Volvo launches realtime Tech Support app

new 55t liftTafawuq Facilities

based robotics company,

capacity truck

Management has deployed

and is designed to improve

crane, the 65|HT,

a self-driving robot cleaning

cleaning productivity and

which comes

solution called LeoMop,

consistency while emphasizing

with a new four-

which is equipped with active

on safety and security.

section 11.2–35m

artificial intelligence (AI) and

“Innovation in FM is

full-power boom

can clean for an average of 17

accelerating through the

that reaches a

hours per day with the ability

power of technology. Facility

maximum tip

to self-assign its role with

managers are increasingly

height of 38.1m.

minimum human intervention.

looking for technological

The new model

solutions to improve

replaces its

Eltizam Asset Management

services and save time.

HTC-8660 Series

Group, said that the

Robotics is the most feasible

II and boasts an

introduction of LeoMop

and innovative solution

all-new formed

makes it the first facilities

for creating a healthier

boom riding

management (FM) company

environment for customers

Link-Belt’s Teflon-

in the UAE to leverage

and employees while also

impregnated wear

robotics. The robot has been

delivering higher operational

pads, thus taking

deployed in collaboration

standards,” said Tafawuq.

away the need to

Tafawuq, a subsidiary of

with Hygiene Tech, a

The robot uses 70% less

provider of environmentally

water than other cleaning

friendly machinery

robots while achieving the

solutions in the UAE.

same results. It also comes

Tafawuq added that

with active-DryTech, a

LeoMop is powered by

system to save up to 40% of

LionsBot, a Singapore-

water when drying floors.

grease the boom.

Volvo CE has introduced a Realtime Tech Support app with which dealer field technicians can communicate directly with Volvo product experts and engineers while on site.

The app, available in the Middle East, along with Africa and Oceania, allows field technicians to use their mobile phones to initiate an interactive video call with their dealer back-office staff and invite a Volvo product expert and engineer, if required, to provide more expertise in diagnosing and resolving an issue.

The augmented reality

technology allows all parties involved to see exactly what the field technicians sees and point to components on the screen.

The calls can be recorded and saved for later reference.

Aram Ibrahim, head of Uptime Support at Volvo CE, said: “Now, field technicians can benefit from the expertise of their colleagues as if they were at the customer’s site with them. Up to four people can all see and discuss the same component, We speed up fault-tracing, minimise travel and get the machine back on the job much sooner.”

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NEWS ROUND-UP JULY 2021

NEW LAUNCH

HIDROMEK INTRODUCES HMK 635 WL WHEELED LOADER

Mitsubishi to service Egypt’s power sector

Mitsubishi Power has signed three simultaneous 16-year longterm service agreement (LTSA) in Egypt covering six M701F gas turbines, with two each delivered to Cairo North GTCC, Sidi Krir and El Atf power stations.

The subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group said the plants operate natural-gas-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) generators with a rated output of 750mW. Mitsubishi Power said it has been mandated to ensure stable, highavailability operation of the facilities by providing maintenance, management, parts supply, parts repair and remote

monitoring services for the gas turbines, and enhance the power supply stability throughout Egypt.

The LTSA signing ceremony was held at Sidi Krir Power Station, some 50km west of Alexandria on May 31. Besides Mitsubishi Power and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries regional executives, the attendees included senior representatives from Egypt’s ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC), the Embassy of Japan in Egypt (EoJ), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Cairo Office.

Gaber Dussoki, chairman of the EEHC, said: “We highly trust and appreciate the Japanese manufactures’ technology, especially Mitsubishi Power who showed full commitment to fulfil the EEHC requirements through our long and historical cooperation.”

Hidromek has launched

severe working areas”

its new HMK 635

such as quarries,

WL wheeled loader

concrete plants and

designed for shorter

industrial applications,

cycle times and

and “fully meets the

increased productivity,

expectations of its

DOOSAN TO

with an operating

users such as high

SUPPLY 221 UNITS

weight of 20.6t and a

performance, durability,

Orders from

3.5m3 capacity bucket.

low fuel consumption,

Middle Eastern

The Turkish brand

versatility, operator

markets such as

said the new model is a

comfort and safety”,

Oman, Qatar and

heavy-duty type loader

said Hidromek.

Saudi Arabia are

powered by a Stage-5

part of Doosan

engine developing

has a five-forward

Infracore’s recent

282hp and 1200Nm

and three-reverse

contracts signed

of torque. Among its

powershift transmission,

for the delivery of

features is fuel saving

making shifting gears

221 of the brand’s

“under all conditions

smooth and quick.

machines in the

owing to high torque at

The model’s TIPSHIFT

emerging markets

even low rpms”.

function enables

The HMK 635 WL

this year. Orders

The HMK 635 WL

from the Middle

offers “high breakout

quickly by pressing a

East include one

power and excellent

single key without using

for 27 excavators

control capability in

the gear lever.

changing direction

and wheeled loaders from an Omani mining company, another for 35 excavators from a large Qatari construction group, and one for 10 large 50t excavators to a customer in Saudi.

NEW JEKKO LITHIUM-POW ER MINI CRANE ED Mini crane sp ecia

NEW KLEEMANN CONE CRUSHER Kleemann’s new mobile cone crusher, the MOBICONE MCO 90(i) EVO2, is designed for high economy, intelligent control engineering and quality crushing with mediumhard to hard stone – mainly in the 2nd or 3rd crushing stage.

list Jekko ha s launched the electric ve rsion of its SP X1280 8t mod which is pow el, ered by lithium batteries, completing the Italian br and’s range of cranes with mini battery-suppl ie d electric en It has a maxim gi nes. um lifting ca pacity of 8t an maximum w da orking height of 26.6m - w the hydraulic hen jib is installe d. The 20kW three-phase engine is po wered by a custom 96V lithium batte ry pack with 40 0Ah capacity.

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Al Faris gets first Liebherr LR 1500

Al Faris has announced an expansion of its crane fleet with the addition of several new units recently, including a 500t capacity Liebherr LR 1500 crawler crane, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region.

The regional heavy lifting and transport specialist said the new crane is part of a fleet expansion, with various cranes and other heavy equipment joining its growing fleet, which is already the largest in the Middle East region.

A few of the cranes being added to Al Faris’ fleet are Liebherr mobile cranes ranging from 110t to 500t along with the powerful and compact Liebherr LR 1500, which has a maximum hoist height of 164m and a maximum radius of 144m. Its highest load of 500t can be carried at a radius of 7.50m, while the main boom rises to 132m in height.

Al Faris added that it continuously invests in the latest, technologically advanced equipment and ensures the best solutions to its customers.

Kieve Pinto, executive director, Al Faris said: “We have performed numerous heavy lifting operations for unique projects for more than 28 years and it has always been our priority to provide safe, innovative, and reliable equipment for heavy lifting, heavy transport and energy projects. At Al Faris we continuously invest in the latest technologically advanced equipment and ensure the best solutions to our customers.”

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KIT SPOTTING JULY APRIL2021 2016

TEREX TRUCKS HAUL IN HONG KONG TUNNELLING PROJECT

T

hree Terex Trucks TA400s are helping construct Hong Kong’s biggest tunnel – the Central Kowloon Route – hauling up to 4,000t of debris daily. The robust and reliable articulated haulers are the ideal choice for this demanding job.

Since last July, the three Terex Trucks TA400s have been working up to 20 hours daily, making close to 100 trips per day to clear out the debris from the 3.9km tunnel construction.

And there’s even more work to do – which is why nine more TA400 articulated haulers will be delivered to the project site later this year.

The TA400s play an important role in this infrastructure project. As the tunnelling machines are drilling and working their way forward into the rock, the Terex Trucks haulers are removing all the debris – up to 4,000t each day. The material is then lifted to the surface through a shaft.

“We’re very happy with the performance of the Terex Trucks haulers,” says Christophe Jeanson, plant manager at contractor Bouygues Travaux Publics. “We have a very tight schedule, so it’s great to know we can fully rely on the haulers to perform efficiently.”

Gerald Lau, vice president, Sales

and Marketing of AP Rentals, adds: “Terex Trucks’ TA400s are the natural choice for the demanding hauling work in the tunnel. In Hong Kong, we see these haulers being used a lot for earth and vegetation clearance and transporting materials. They are robust and offer attractive total cost of ownership – that’s why Bouygues Travaux Publics selected the TA400s.”

Once the Central Kowloon Route is completed in 2024, the 4km-long tunnel will consist of two tubes with three lanes each. It will link the Yau Ma Tei Interchange, West Kowloon, with the road network on Kai Tak Development and Kowloon Bay, East Kowloon, and is estimated to cut journey times for drivers down from half an hour to five minutes.

Sitting behind the wheel for hours can be tough – that’s why the operators working on the tunnel project appreciate the TA400’s spacious, ergonomically designed cab with pressurised properties and easily adjusted HVAC system. The TA400 also has an adaptable six-stage transmission retarder, supported by its engine exhaust brake. This gives operators superb control, without the need of applying any primary brake systems, and improves safety and stability. .

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“We’re very happy with the performance of the Terex Trucks haulers…We have a very tight schedule, so it’s great to know we can fully rely on the haulers to perform efficiently”

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KIT SPOTTING JULY APRIL2021 2016

WOLFF CRANES BUILD SWISS ‘BEAR’ TOWER

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ts name is reminiscent of the historic Bären (Bear’s) Inn, which has been an institution in the Swiss municipality of Ostermundigen for over 100 years. The new BäreTower will now rise in the same location.

The 100m-high building will provide 152 rental apartments, a hotel and a medical centre offering grand views of the Swiss Alps. It will also be home to a new panoramic restaurant serving more refined versions of the dishes to be had at the original inn.

Contractor Estermann AG rented three flattop Wolff Clear Cranes for the project. The complex construction site required intensive teamwork early in the planning phase.

In particular, the location of the job-site near the Bern-Belp Airport had a significant impact on the crane concept. The planning team opted for Wolff Clear Cranes, due to their lower assembly heights and easily discernible maximum overall heights. Both the crane assembly and operation had to be reported to the Federal Office of Civil Aviation and the two highest cranes equipped with obstruction lights and warning sleeves on the slewing part. Due to the immediate proximity of the site to a rail line, all three cranes were also fitted with a working range limitation to comply with the safety requirements of the railroad.

The highest crane, a Wolff 6031.8 Clear, was initially assembled to a

hook height of 81m, then climbed and tied to the building twice during the construction process to its final height of 126.5m. Johannes Eckert, head of Sales at Wolffkran Schweiz AG, says: “Due to the design of the facade elements, the tie-ins could not be attached to the floor slabs as is usual but had to pass through window and door openings to be fixed inside the building.”

The attachment points of the tie-ins on the building and crane tower had to be precisely determined prior to the crane assembly and the foundation of the Wolff 6031.8 Clear calculated accordingly. The facades are installed in one go as soon as a floor is completed, which is typically every seven days.

“The order in which the facade components are installed is thus fixed and a later installation almost impossible,” explains certified crane expert Beni Buchs. “Door and window frames of the affected facade elements have therefore been modified to allow for an installation around the tie-ins.”

Two of the three Wolff cranes were dismantled earlier. The 126.5m Wolff 6031.8 Clear remained on site until June, relentlessly lifting concrete and facade elements into place in lofty heights. While the last of the 32 floors were being built, interior work on the lower apartments is complete and two-thirds of the 152 units already leased.

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“Due to the design of the facade elements, the tie-ins could not be attached to the floor slabs as is usual but had to pass through window and door openings to be fixed inside the building”

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FAMCO DRIVES IN NEW VOLVO TRUCKS NEW GENERATION MODELS MAXIMISE PROFITABILITY AND IMPROVE SAFETY AND OPERATOR COMFORT, WITH THE NEW FMX CONSTRUCTION MODEL OFFERING THE MARKET’S HIGHEST GVW

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he latest, cutting-edge Volvo trucks have arrived in the region.

And they did so at a gala launch event last month in Dubai when FAMCO (Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company) introduced the new-generation FH, FM and FMX heavy-duty trucks to the UAE in a glittering unveiling ceremony at the Coca-Cola Arena.

According to Volvo Trucks and FAMCO, the new trucks have been redesigned to deliver even higher levels of productivity and class-leading safety features, as well as a more driver-friendly experience with an enhanced driver interface, interior space and overall visibility. The models deliver a stronger return on range, giving users an environmental and financial saving in the process.

FAMCO and Volvo Trucks have been partners in the UAE since 1978 and the dealer adds that together they have established a solid relationship that extends

beyond the initial sales cycle. With the support of the Swedish truck giant, FAMCO has invested in stateof-the-art facilities and software that works with the customer to ensure world-class levels of service, uninterrupted parts availability and, most importantly, reduced downtime for vehicles in the field.

Ramez Hamdan, managing director, FAMCO and Commercial Vehicles, says: “Revealing these new trucks in the presence of members of the Volvo Trucks international team is not only an honour, but also a return to some form of normality for us at FAMCO. “FAMCO and Volvo Trucks truly are a team working closely together on a daily basis. And that is the secret to the success of these two brands, which then benefits our customers. Bringing class-leading products to the market and providing the support and guidance our customers need, regardless of their industry or usage.”

Frank O’Connor, vice president - Middle East and Turkey, Volvo Trucks International, adds: “In these challenging times, launching our new FH, FM and

FMX models in the UAE has been a real team effort from everyone involved. With a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity, this new line-up will help us to deliver on our promise to be our customers’ best business partner. We can do this by helping them to develop the best drivers - responsible driving behaviour can help reduce emissions and fuel costs, as well as helping reduce the risk of accidents, injury and unplanned downtime, all of which will make them more competitive and profitable.”

Volvo Trucks adds that its flagship model, the new Volvo FH, is the next generation of truck designed with the driver in mind. It features a re-imagined cab, innovative safety features and a driver focused working environment.

The new Volvo FM is designed to attract drivers with a new cab and better visibility. The new heavyduty truck model will be the “ultimate workplace on wheels in all segments”. The all-new redesigned cab has raised A-pillars that give it up to one extra cubic metre of space and more light. It also comes

17 with smart technology that underpins Volvo’s LED headlamps. To make it easy for drivers to enter focus on creating the ultimate space for drivers. or exit, Volvo has designed new anti-slip footsteps.

The exterior of the next generation Volvo FM has a The new Volvo FMX comes with increased space in new aerodynamic shape, with distinctive lines on the day cab and storage of up to 800 litres. Drivers also the front and a single sleek character line get improved visibility thanks to a lowered sweeping the side of the all-new cab. door line and new rear view mirrors.

Most importantly for the Visibility can be improved further by construction segment, the alladding an optional camera on the new Volvo FMX with an entirely passenger side which provides a new cab, increased payloads and view of the truck’s side. e new th f innovative safety features will The interior is characterised by a o W V G - the improve customer expectation in new dashboard with more storage Volvo FMX the areas such as sustainability, cost space, new colours and a modern highest in a E efficiency, safety and productivity, cluster. It includes a dynamic 12-inch Middle st says the manufacturer. high-resolution instrument display with The new Volvo FMX is built on an a user-friendly interface allowing the driver entirely new cab platform, based on Volvo’s long to immediately see relevant information and select and successful experience of delivering robust and between four different screen views, depending on functional construction trucks. The completely new the driving situation. cab includes a front section with easily replaceable The new FMX also comes equipped with a new sturdy parts, headlamp protectors and new V-shaped traction control panel that helps the driver easily

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and quickly handle potentially dangerous situations, both on and off the road. The driver can gain more traction by engaging the differential locks in an easy way, by turning a knob, viewing the traction status on the instrument display at the same time. A new steering wheel with a neck tilt option offers the driver a more ergonomic driving position.

The new Volvo FMX features the heaviest addition to Volvo’s chassis range – a 38t bogie that allows for a Gross Vehicle Weight (GCW) of up to 58t. This is the biggest GVW offering here in the Middle East, says Volvo.

For particularly rough applications like mining, the Volvo FMX comes with an optional steel roof hatch with an emergency exit handle that removes the entire hatch. By designing the robust new FMX construction truck that can carry more tonnes and manoeuvre more easily, while keeping the driver safe and comfortable, Volvo Trucks says it is aiming to help increase both productivity and profitability in the construction industry.

“With a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity, this new lineup will help us to deliver on our promise to be our customers’ best business partner”

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PROVIDING THE OVERVIEW

DRONE TECHNOLOGY CAN DO SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST SURVEYING SITES AND MONITORING PROGRESS ON SITE, AS GAVIN DAVIDS FINDS OUT WHILE SPEAKING TO RABIH BOU RASHID, CEO OF FEDS DRONE-POWERED SOLUTIONS, THE REGION’S FIRST, AND ONLY, DRONE PROVIDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

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s the use of drones becomes increasingly prevalent in the modern world, it comes as no surprise that forward-thinking construction companies and professionals are exploring ways to deploy the technology across project sites.

While drones are already being used to survey landscapes and monitor progress, experts predict that the usage of drones in construction will result in significant changes within the industry. Some of these changes are already happening, with drones providing more information and communication to stakeholders, resulting in projects that are better managed and delivered.

The data generated by drones will be key to this evolution, with construction professional able to access detailed insights to create reliable, detailed, and complex design models that provide a holistic view of the projects they are working on.

Before the development and deployment of aerial drones, the traditional method of gathering site data was carried out by sending out operators to physical walk across the site, or by using manned aerial vehicles,

such as helicopters. For obvious reasons, both these methods were impractical.

Now, however, drones in construction are giving contractors the ability to receive up-to-date images, in real time, as often as they like. This not only allows them to monitor any issues, track progress and manage the site better, but it also allows them to improve many other aspects of the jobsite, such as labour deployment, material wastage, and creating an overall return on investment through the detailed analysis of the data.

Rabih Bou Rashid, chief executive officer of FEDS Drone-Powered Solutions, has long been an evangelist for drone technology in construction. As the head of the Middle East’s only drone-powered solutions provider, he is well placed to gauge how ready the regional industry is for the technology, and he says that he expects construction sites of the near future to be powered by drones.

“When we talk about the construction sphere, we’ve never had this bird’s eye view of a construction site. Drones bring a layer that previously didn’t exist, and the cost savings have been proven, with regards to how much they can help contractors.

“While drones can be involved in the complete lifecycle of a project – surveying before construction begins, during the construction to monitor progress – but

19 Drones provide a bird’s eye-view for surveying that has never before been available on construction sites and provide proven cost savings with regards to how much they can help contractors.

“When we talk about the construction sphere, we’ve never had this bird’s eye view of a construction site. Drones bring a layer that previously didn’t exist, and the cost savings have been proven, with regards to how much they can help contractors”

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there are applications that can be missed.

Once a sensor is flying over a site, the data can be used for so many things – not just monitoring from the owner’s point of view, which is to see progress. From an EPC point of view, a project point of view, a safety point of view, it’s completely different what monitoring means, and for each department, we can bring them something different,” he explains, adding that drones can even help in inventory tracking by measuring and counting materials and equipment.

Rashid points that drones are essentially just robots with propellers, and that like all robots, they can be built and programmed to carry out certain automated tasks.

“Basically, the way we see it is that there will be drones all over the site – drones with robotic arms doing welding, instead of having scaffolding and people climbing up (into dangerous spots). You can have drones that monitor, others that bring the equipment, do the heavy lifting, welding, inspecting and so on,” he says.

Of course, there are currently limitations on the technology due to some components being too heavy or complicated, while in terms of artificial intelligence, the technology is not yet advanced enough, but Rashid asserts that drone technology is getting to the point where their deployment on site is a commonplace sight.

In the present, however, he says that there are still plenty of ways that drones can be utilised on projects, pointing out that drones can be leveraged in four different ways to improve BIM output:

From a holistic construction site point of view, a drone can add more information that can be used in parallel with BIM data, providng an extra layer - one that ground-based BIM does not have.

• Easy Data Collection: As the point cloud that drones generate is very dense, leading to highly detailed and precise 3D models. When a LiDAR sensor is used, this precision is further amplified, giving users incredible 3D models.

• Aerial Data: Record-keeping can be a time consuming and tedious job, especially when it is carried out via ground-level data and images. Drones alleviate the tedium by providing an ariel view and making the collection of data easier. Furthermore,

the work can be minimised by analysing high-resolution imagery to determine the characteristics of objects. Finally, the measurements of objects can be pulled from the collected images instantaneously, thereby drastically reducing the amount of time record-keeping can take.

• Controllable and easily repeatable, with high accuracy: Consistency is critical to the construction process and by using drones, contractors can capture the site in the exact same manner, every time. This ensures data integrity over periods of time.

• Integrate Drone Data into existing cloud infrastructure: Drone data can be easily integrated into any cloud infrastructure and will enable project stakeholders to seamlessly collaborate and create a system where data flows smoothly into the BIM software.

“A drone gives you an extra layer, one that (ground-based) BIM does not have.

The sensors could be carried on the drone, or the drone data itself could be integrated into the model. BIM is usually part of a huge construction software, and a point cloud point of view or digitalisation point of view, is just one layer that the drone can provide.

From a holistic construction site point of view, a drone can add more information that can be used in parallel with BIM data,” Rabih continues.

“Right now, construction companies ask us ‘how can we fly drones and save money’?

The link there is overlaying the blueprints to the as built and catching mistakes early,”

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DRONE DATA

POINTS OF PRECISION One square kilometre of drone data contains more than 44 million points, while terrestrial surveying contains only a few thousand or even a few hundred.

• You no longer have to depend on interpolation between points to calculate large areas • You have the precise data of exactly what you need with little to no error While we are trained to think that higher quantity is inversely proportional to quality, this is not the case with drone data. Drones are consistent while capturing, and we take special steps to ensure optimal accuracy is achieved.

he says, citing examples where clients had made mistakes during the build and encroached too far or built to too short, resulting in them having to demolish and build again at an increased cost.

He points out that drones and the data collected from them can actually help avoid these types of costly mistakes, while the database library that is built along the way can help contractors build more efficiently, effectively, and with less mistakes or changes.

“You’re digitising the whole process – there are historical records for every villa, every shopping mall, every building that a contractor builds. You can enter this data into an Artificial Intelligence model, and it can improve the efficiency of how you do things in the future. With more data, you can then figure out (how to save money in different ways).

“This can’t be guessed – only the data will know these things. Not every site is going to have problems where data can catch mistakes early, but every site can use data to improve their processes in the future.

The more buildings they have, the more the data can be revisited. No one has had this data before – they have had plans and blueprints and so on, but no one has had this holistic view of everything that’s going on. I can easily imagine feeding this data into an AI that can tell you immediately where you can or could have saved, say 30% cost or time, on a particular product or component.”

When it comes to Artificial Intelligence, Rashid is adamant that the drones industry needs to improve its capabilities as drones today can only sense and avoid obstacles, despite the technology existing to allow them to do far more.

With a future not far off when the roll of blueprint will be replaced by 3D virtual reality blueprint walkthroughs, the drone is an essential machine in making this bold new future happen.

“They can see something and know that they shouldn’t touch it and will move, but the technology exists so that if we digitise something, the drone will follow the point cloud manipulation or flight control. What we want is a drone that’s smart enough to recognise and react like a human would. You can train a drone to react to a screwdriver or a pole, but what happens if there’s something that it doesn’t’ recognise?

We haven’t reached the point where a drone can do all of this automatically.

“In five years? Perhaps, but I can certainly imagine a future where instead of a roll of blueprints that you put in front of a client, you’ll have all of this data combined where you can walk through a building and see everything. Your blueprints will not only be in 3D, but they’ll be in virtual reality and people can actually visit and interact with them.

When you combine all of these technologies, you can do amazing things,” he predicts in conclusion.

“From a holistic construction site point of view, a drone can add more information that can be used in parallel with BIM data”

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Al Faris delivered 30 tanks to the MBR Solar Park from Jebel Ali, lifting each 52m, 235t unit with a Liebherr 400t crane and moving it on 30-axle Goldhofer hydraulic trailers pulled by trucks.

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ON THE MOVE

CMME BRINGS YOU SEVEN RECENT PROJECTS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST’S HEAVY LIFT AND MOVE SECTOR THAT SHOWCASE THE EXPERTISE OF LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL SPECIALISTS IN THE SECTOR IN RAISING AND MOVING THE HEAVY STUFF, AS WELL AS THE CAPABILITIES OF THE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE COMPLTE LOGISTICS SOLUTION FOR MBR SOLAR PARK

AL FARIS LIFTS AND TRANSPORTS 30 OVERFLOW TANKS Regional heavylifting and moving behemoth, Al Faris Group, has completed the complete logistics chain including receiving, storing, transporting and lifting of 30 overflow tanks which are part of the ongoing Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park project, the largest single-site solar park in the world.

According to Al Faris, the project was recently awarded to the company owing to their “Industry reputation and expertise in transporting large, abnormal loads involving high complexity in planning and execution”.

Al Faris says that the loads were first off-loaded from ships at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port and stored on customised stools that the company fabricated in-house. “Due to time limitations at the port and high-volume storage, the project needed a quick response time, with professional planning and execution,” says an Al Faris spokesperson.

Each tank was 52m long

and weighed 235t, which made it an extremely big challenge for transportation by road. The biggest challenge was to find a feasible route from the Jebel Ali Port to the MBR Solar park in Al Qudra, in order to transport the cargo efficiently.

“The transportation was carried out with our Mercedes Arocs trucks attached to two files or 30-axle Goldhofer THP/ SL conventional hydraulic trailers, with two tanks in one convoy. At the project site, the overflow tanks were lifted using our Liebherr 400t crawler crane along with other supporting mobile cranes, which travelled a distance of more than 100m before placing the load on the foundation,” explains the spokesperson.

A project of this nature requires exceptionally detailed planning to orchestrate the complex activities necessary for ensuring uninterrupted safe services; from route analysis to on-road safety permissions.

The route was analysed and

surveyed by Al Faris’ technical team. The technical support documentation, execution plans, route analysis report and HSE protocols were prepared in-house and discussed with the client prior to project execution.

Approvals from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for transportation and road modification works, NOC from port authorities, were also all taken care of by Al Faris.

In addition, significant road modifications, diversions and managing temporary traffic routes were also a requirement in order to carry out this project successfully. Bypass roads were made temporarily in order to avoid the overhead height restrictions in the transportation route.

“Our team of engineers and technicians carried out the operation smoothly with utmost safety and efficiency, with all approvals and safety measures in place and the help of police escort vehicles,” says Al Faris.

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LIEBHERR ATC LIFTS IN DUBAI

JOHNSON ARABIA PLACES TRANSFORMERS FOR DEWA Johnson Arabia (JA) was contracted by the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority recently to lift three 68t transformers to a height of 15m for a substation in the Al Khawaneej area.

Mohammed Fareed Nasser, executive manager, Cranes Division, JA, says the biggest challenge in the job was the lack of space on site for the crane outriggers, and the JA engineers had to come up with an ingenious solution.

The job was assigned to a Liebherr LTM 1400 all-terrain crane due to its relatively compact design and manoeuvrability. Its active rear wheel steering enables constricted turns, which was a prime challenge at this site.

Space limitations also created restrictions for placing the crane

outriggers, so engineers added propping support on the manholes nearby to position the outriggers. Also, the counterweights were adjusted to reduce ballast radius to 5.6m to tackle the job in the confined space.

“Our team performed extraordinarily on this challenging job. The crane was set up to lift 68t for each transformer with restrictions of 80% in safety utilisation of the crane load charts,” Nasser says. The crane was positioned in two different areas over two days to perform the three lifts safely. Calculations for the repositioning were done with a 25% safety margin to negate safety and height concerns.

This also enabled the team to complete the complex job in just two days.

FIRST USE OF FLOAT-OFF METHOD IN KINGDOM

MAMMOET LAUNCHES SAUDI FLOATING DRYDOCKS

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Mammoet has launched two floating drydocks weighing 1450t each via the float-off method in Saudi Arabia, marking the first time this procedure was performed in the kingdom.

The 85m-long, 34m-wide and 11m-high drydocks, built at Zamil Shipyard in Dammam port, are intended for maintenance of Saudi naval craft and are commissioned

by Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie (CMN), a French naval ship design and construction company, who contacted Mammoet’s Saudi branch to launch them.

The Mammoet team proposed a solution for the float-off that has never been performed in the kingdom before, using a large floating dock with the capability to

perform float-off directly at the jetty. The use of the proposed dock eliminated the traditional offshore float-off and related logistics - an advantage in terms of cost and significant time saved.

Mammoet did thorough surveys and checks for transport, marine engineering, multiple risk assessments and warranty.

The floating dock, mooring and ballasting equipment were mobilised from the UAE along with a specialised team for the operation.

The drydocks were safely transported from the fabrication facility to the quayside, then loaded onto the floating dock using 96 axle lines of Self-Propelled Modular Transporter, before being floated off successfully at the right time and tide.

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HAREKET USES TWO CRAWLERS TO BRING 410-TONNE SHIP TO WATER In the mix of recent lifting project executed in the region, here is one from the wider Middle East. Turkish crane and lifting services sepcialist Hareket brought a new 70m long ship weighing 410t to the turquoise water of Antalya’s harbour on a bright blue-sky day recently.

Before this, however, “Aqua Helix” - the crew boat for industrial maritime projects with space for up to 122 people - first had to be taken out of the hangar where it had been built. Two 12-axle self-

propelled modular transporters (SPMT) were in charge of this task and brought the 410t ship directly to the quay wall for its very first time in the water.

Two Demag CC 2800-1 lattice boom crawler cranes were already waiting at the quayside. The cranes had been previously transported to the shipyard premises using around 55 trucks and had then been set up.

Explaining why his company decided on these specific Demag units for the lift, İbrahim Menzil, crane manager at Hareket, says:

”With their lifting capacity, the two Demag CC 2800-1 cranes were perfect for this lift.”

The two cranes were set up with a Superlift configuration. Crane 1 with a 48m main boom and 150t of Superlift counterweight; crane 2 with a 48m main boom as well, but with 250t of Superlift counterweight. With these configurations, the two crawler cranes were perfectly prepared to lift the Aqua Helix’s sensitive aluminum hull in tandem to a height of 8m and a hook

height of 30m, after which they traveled forward 20m under load before gently letting the ship down into the water.

“The lift with the two Demag CC 2800-1 cranes went perfectly smoothly, just as expected, so we were able to finish the job on time and as agreed,” Menzil summarizes. The Aqua Helix then took off towards the Netherlands, where it will be getting its gangway, after which it will need to prove its seaworthiness during a series of tests in the North Sea.

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OIL RIGS TRAVEL FROM UAE TO OMAN

MAMMOET TAKES RIGS FOR A RIDE Mammoet was contracted by Khimji Ramdas Shipping to deliver two preassembled onshore oil rigs from a UAE fabrication facility to a site in Nimr, Oman. The rigs are an addition to the fleet of Oman’s drilling giant Abraj Energy Services SAOC. At 37.7m long and 10.7m high and up to 471t, the sheer size and weight of the cargo meant Mammoet had to compose an optimal route by performing the necessary route studies and obtaining required permits.

Advanced preparations included road infrastructure modifications to temporarily replace over 100 streetlight poles and traffic signals, plus construction of temporary bridges protecting underground electrical cables and pipelines, to

DEMAG CRAWLER POWERS JOB

AL FARIS LIFTS 16 STEAM GENERATORS IN DUBAI POWER PLANT PROJECT Al Faris recently executed a lifting project that lasted a total of six months as part of a power plant expansion project in Dubai, where the jobs included installing 16 double-wall heat recovery steam generators (HRSG).

“After considering the load weights and the required performance characteristics, it became clear that only a crane in the 650t class would be able to get the job done. And we ended up deciding on the Demag CC 3800-1 because it met all requirements better than other machines,” says Hilary Pinto, founder and MD, Al Faris.

A seven-person team took 20 hours to set up the crane with an SSL resp.

SWSL configuration. Over

six months, the project consisted of transporting and setting up various power plant components, the most challenging of which were the 80t, 28m-long HRSGs. These had to be brought to a height of 60m at a radius of 40m to be installed and the Al Faris team used an SWSL configuration with a 48m main boom, a 36m fly jib, a Superlift counterweight of 165t with a radius of 11m.

For the 16 lifts, the Demag CC 3800-1 was assisted by a 250t crawler crane from Al Faris’ fleet. The latter picked up the load from one end so that the Demag could bring it to a vertical position. Then, the 250t crane “unhanded” the load so that the CC 38001 could travel under load with the corresponding HRSG unit and place it in position.

ensure transport safety and infrastructure integrity.

The route also crossed the UAE’s most frequently used highway – E11 - connecting Abu Dhabi with Dubai.

Each rig comprised three major and three smaller parts, weighing 147t–471t, and the largest component was 37.7m long by 13.5m wide by 10.6m high.

They were jacked up onto beams and stools at the fabrication facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone, then transported to Jebel Ali port using conventional trailers and trucks. At the port, the cargo was loaded-out onto a Mammoet 300 class barge for shipment to Oman, where it was received and loaded-in at Duqm port.

From there, the rig sections were transported over 400km to the Nimr site.

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DEMAG IN DOWNTOWN DUBAI LIFT

SVEA PUTS NEW ATC INTO OPERATION Dubai-based crane service provider SVEA recently took delivery of a brand new Demag AC250-5 from the Tadano-owned Demag brand. And there was a lifting job waiting for the new machine straight away.

SVEA didn’t need to let its shining new Demag AC 250-5 get used to the climatic conditions in the UAE first. Instead, the crane was sent to take care of a project in Downtown Dubai shortly after being delivered. Once there, it had to lift parts of a space frame structure to a height of 75m at a working radius of 22m.

And the new member of SVEA’s fleet did not dispappoint, says Mahmoud

Ibrahim the compnay’s general manager. ”The AC 250-5 really impressed us with its outstanding quality and extraordinary performance – in fact, we found it so incredibly compelling that we’ve decided to buy more Demag cranes no matter what.”

Ibrahim points out that he is thrilled with his new crane, which is now set to tackle a whole series of projects at an extremely varied range of work sites.

SVEA will be using the Demag AC 250-5 for work in structural engineering, civil engineering, infrastructure, oil fields, cement refinery and sugar refinery projects, as well as for loading activities at ports and even lifting work at events.

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34_NEW SCOPE IN TELESCOPICS Bobcat builds on its ‘Next is Now’ new launch initiative to bring in its new R-Series telehandlers for the Middle East with 12 new models.

38_LIEBHERR BOOSTS LOADERS Updates to L 550 and L556 wheeled loaders in Liebherr’s Xpower range enhance power and hydraulic output while adding improved features.

40_ARTIC MINE Bauer equipment prepares the ground in Alaskan permafrost.

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MANITOWOC LAUNCHES POTAIN MCT 185 TOPLESS TOWER CRANE WHY GET IT? ASIAN MODEL WITH 8T MAXIMUM CAPACITY OFFERS FAST ASSEMBLY AND EASE OF TRANSPORT Manitowoc’s Potain has expanded its line of topless models with the new MCT 185, which is part of its Asian range and is manufactured at the company’s Chinese facility in Zhangjiagang.

The Manitowoc owned tower crane manufacturer said the new MCT 185 is a new 8t capacity model that has been designed with urban and infrastructure projects in mind, and shares the same advantages of easier transport and assembly, as well as high efficiency, productivity and reliability, that are the hallmarks of other Zhangjiagangbuilt MCT models, stretching back to the launch of the first units back in 2012.

Kwong-Joon Leong, regional product manager for Asia – tower cranes, Manitowoc, said: “Topless cranes are becoming the go-to solution for the speed and flexibility they bring to jobsites. The integration of the MCT 185 into our topless range opens up even more possibilities for contractors, and of course it is backed by the industry-leading technical support that is synonymous with Potain.”

Manitowoc said the new MCT 185 has a jib that is 65m long, yet the entire upper works of the crane can travel in just five containers

thanks to its “intelligent, compact design”.

Each crane section benefits from minimised component dimensions and weight to simplify assembly, as demonstrated by the shorter, simpler ballast shape on the counterjib. This section is available in two lengths – 13.5m for use with a 30-45m jib, or 16m for the 50-65m configuration. This choice in configuration allows projects to plan crane positioning more efficiently, a useful feature as jobsites become more congested.

For assembly, users can choose from Potain’s existing 1.6m (L46) and 2m (L68) mast sections, both of which use pinned joints for fast, easy connection. Also available is the newly introduced 7.5m-high S46JR reinforced basic mast for taller setup, with freestanding heights for the MCT 185 stretching up to 59.2m. On a well-prepared site, the MCT 185 can be assembled in just 1.5 days.

When it comes to lifting performance, the new crane offers a capacity of 1.5t at the end of its jib and a selection of the latest LVF hoists offering close load control and customisable lifting operations. Supplied as standard, the new 30kW 40 LVFC 20 Optima winch comes with a 456m rope capacity and is capable of hoisting 1t at speeds of up to 98m/min. The optional 37kW 50 LVF 20 Optima lifts 1.1t at up to 121m/min; while the 45kW 60 LVFC 20 Optima will move 1t at up to 120m/min and comes with 553m of wire rope.

SPECIFICATIONS

POTAIN MCT 185 Lift capacity: 8t Jib length: 65m Max jib-end lift capacity: 1.5t Standard lift speed: 1t @ 09m/min

NEW SKYJACK MICRO SCISSOR LIFTS WHY GET IT? ELECTRIC DRIVE LOW-LEVEL ACCESS WORK MACHINES COME IN ANSI AND CE MARKET VERSIONS AND FEATURE EASY MANOEUVRABILITY Skyjack has introduced its first new “micro scissor” with quiet electric drive for low-level access work, designed to easily fit through tight spaces and low floor load ratings.

The global access equipment heavyweight said the new micro scissor has two variants depending upon the market regulation: the SJ3013 for the ANSI market, and the SJ3014 for the CE market. The new micro scissor “represents a significant new presence in the low-level access arena” and combines low cost of ownership with Skyjack’s product support.

Kristopher Schmidt, product manager, Skyjack, said the SJ3014 boasts a 14ft platform height and a working height of 20ft and is made with the feedback from the European market in mind.

Skyjack also chose direct electric drive in response to growing demand for low level powered access equipment with increased duty cycle expectations. The micros provide up to 25% gradeability, fully proportional drive and lift controls, and limited maintenance on wheel motors.

Schmidt said: “We’ve thought about the best way to introduce a micro scissor lift to our product line-up for some time now.

The micro combines some features from our DC scissor lifts, including our new ECOTRAY leak containment system, and the versatility that comes with a wind rating that increases fleet flexibility and electric drive that provides improved duty cycles.”

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LIEBHERR LAUNCHES 305T MINING TRUCK WHY GET IT? NEW T 274 OFFERS FAST CYCLE TIMES AND HIGHER PRODUCTION WITH LOW FUEL CONSUMPTION Liebherr has launched its new dump truck, the T 274, a 305t machine that offers low fuel consumption and low costs per tonne while enabling faster cycle times and higher production.

Describing the new introduction, Liebherr said in a statement that the T 274 is based on the company’s popular T 284 dump truck which has gained more than 20 million operating hours in the field. The new T 274 is also a perfect match with Liebherr’s mining excavators R 9800 and R 9600 and offers versatile solution for all applications, including extreme cold climate and highaltitude environments. It is also available with the Liebherr Trolley Assist System option to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The new 305t Liebherr T 274 bridges the gap between the 363t-capacity T 284 and

the upgraded T 264 with 240t capacity, said the company’s statement, which added: “Designed and adapted from years of experience in mining truck development, the T 274 is a true 305t machine that provides fast cycle times, higher production rates, low fuel consumption and a low cost per tonne. This new truck follows the same base design as the T 284, benefitting from its decades of field experience. Operators and technicians can expect to experience first-class comfort and safety while driving and servicing this truck. A wide range of options are available, not only providing maximum productivity even in the harshest conditions, but also catering to the evolving requirements of customers and mine sites.”

The Liebherr T 274 is powered by a 3,650hp engine, and Liebherr’s Litronic Plus AC Drive system. Speed on grade is a major contributor to fast cycle times while the Litronic Plus AC Drive System improves cycle time efficiency by providing continuous uphill speed,

differing from traditional mechanical drive trucks that require shifting of gears.

The T 274 is also equipped with 6,035hp dynamic braking power to operate safely and efficiently on downhill hauls.

According to Liebherr, pairing the T 274 with the company’s R 9800 hydraulic excavator provides customers with a highly versatile and productive fleet. The fast swing times of the R 9800 will load the T 274 with four bucket passes ensuring quick loading times that lead to high production rates of both the truck and excavator. The T 274 is also compatible with the new R 9600, the successor to the R 996B. SPECIFICATIONS

LIEBHERR T 274 Capacity: 305t Engine power: 3650hp Transmission: Litronic Plus AC Drive Dynamic braking power: 6,035hp

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TOP TEN JULY 2021

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SET THE SAFETY GROUND RULES Reinforce the message of safety every day with a team meeting at the beginning of shifts where all personnel are reminded of the safety plans and procedures, as well as made aware of site conditions and potential hazards. This includes reminders about both Covid-related safety, such as maintaining adequate distances, as well as being mindful of the heat.

USE PPE KITS WHEREVER POSSIBLE Covid-19 may have loosened its grip form a year ago, but it’s still very much with us, waiting to pounce on any lapse in health safety habits. And the summer heat will only increases the chances pf those lapses happening, as tired and fatigued workers are prone to be less careful. Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, has become a necessity to keep people safe from the spread of the disease.

Wherever possible, insist on its or at least gloves, masks and face shields.

: N E T P TO A R O F S P TI R E M M U SAFER SSTILL VERY MUCH HERE US, ID-19 UPON O S L A N WITH COV O ER SEAS M M U S E VITAL H W O N AND T E R STEPS A Y T E F A S E THES

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KEEP SANITISERS HANDY Ideally, each worker or operator should be supplied with their individual bottle of an effective and recommended hand sanitiser. They must also be instructed and reminded to use the sanitisers frequently to keep their hands clean, especially at break-times before they go anywhere near food or drink. Keeping a large container of sanitiser in a central place at the job-site, such as break areas, is also a good idea.

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, ossible, ttachments Wherever p sider new a n o c rr u o o s b e la machin s or other ntrol device withstand machine co achines can M s. c ti c ta ers and still saving r than work e tt e b h c u t contract heat m y also do no e h T t. n ie c ally more be effi While it’s usu s. se u ir v ly workers dead e to employ v ti c e ff -e st co es call n, these tim io g re r u o in exceptions. for making

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ISOLATE FAULTY UNITS Designate a corner of the job-site for any equipment that malfunctions and needs to be repaired. The corner must be away from the busiest parts of the job-site as well as easy to access from outside the site. This is so that maintenance crew from dealers or manufacturers can have easy access to the unit without coming into contact with people working on the site, keeping both parties isolated. Sanitise the repaired unit prior to use.

USE APPROPRIATE MACHINES The Middle East summer is among the harshest working environments in the world, and not all manufacturers take this into account when producing their models for the world market.

Stick to kit from tried and tested top brands which customise their machines for the region’s conditions.

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re m Machines a e to the summer, du g n ri u d re failu at. Before ng in the he ti ra e p o f o job-site stress achine on a m a g in c u d the job intro prepped for is it re su ke ma een done. nance has b te in a m ll a and touched need to be s it n u y lt u Fa ng the nds, increasi a h y n a m y b the spread chances of . of infection

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KIT SANITISATION ROUTINE Put in place a regimen for sanitisation of all equipment after every shift, dedicating either third party experts or trained in-house personnel for the job. Use the correct grades of sanitisers and pay cover the entire machine, paying special attention to the cab and controls, as well as other areas that come into frequent contact with operators and workers.

FREQUENT BREAKS Working under the hot GCC summer sky is strenuous enough but throw in the Covid-19 situation, with face masks and other protective gear, and fatigue sets in even quicker. This leads to mistakes, disregarding - and even forgetting to adhere to - safety rules.

Make sure operators have frequent breaks and take in enough fluids.

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ABIDE BY HEAT LAWS Midday breaks are mandatory by law in GCC countries, as is stoppage of work once the mercury hits a certain level. Now, with the Covid-19 situation, project owners cannot afford to have another health problem on their hands. Heat-related illnesses are also often accompanied by high body temperatures, raising suspicion of the spread of Covid-19 and leading to possible temporary work stoppage. Stick to the rules for the safety of your staff and to avoid heavy fines.

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NEW LAUNCH JULY 2021

NEW SCOPE IN TELESCOPICS BOBCAT BUILDS ON ITS BRAND EQUITY IN THE COMPACT EQUIPMENT SEGMENT TO TRY AND MAKE FURTHER INROADS IN THE MIDDLE EAST TELEHANDLER MARKET, LAUNCHING 12 NEW MODELS FOR THE REGION WITH THE NEW R-SERIES UNDER ITS ‘NEXT IS NOW’ INITIATIVE

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obcat is perhaps the best-known brand in the Middle East when it comes to compact and mini construction equipment. Mention the brand to any skidsteer or compact track loader operator in the region and their faces will light up. In fact, such is the brand’s hold on these two categories that the machines in questions have earned the generic name of Bobcat in popular parlance everywhere in the Middle East. Using this brand equity, Bobcat has ventured very successfully into other compact equipment segments, such as mini excavators and even backhoe loaders, and, as of this year, compact wheel loaders and light compaction equipment all very successfully.

That success has also extended to telehandlers, a segment which Bobcat entered sometime ago and has by now cemented its position as one of the top telehandler brands in the Middle East.

Building on that position, the company is now on a charge to further go up the ranks and try and aim for the very top,

challenging the entrenched leaders with new and advanced machinery.

Some of these new machines were launched earlier this year on a global – or more specifically, an EMEA – scale at a gala virtual launch billed as the “Next is Now” programme. And now, the Middle East specific telehandlers from Bobcat have arrived – the R-Series, tailored for the Middle East conditions and environment.

Bobcat’s new generation R-Series telehandler range for the Middle East - also aimed simultaneously for the Africa, Russia and CIS markets, which share some similar characteristics - provides a choice of 12 models powered by Stage IIIA engines. The new telehandlers cover lifting heights from 6m to 18m with maximum lifting capacities between 2.6t and 4.1t. Bobcat says this is the latest phase in the company’s revolutionary “Next is Now” programme, combining “innovative product development and diversification with more intelligent, user friendly technologies that reshape how work gets done”.

Commenting on the new R-Series, Gustavo Otero, president, Doosan Bobcat EMEA, says: “Telehandlers are a fundamental asset of our business strategy and key pillar of our ‘Next is Now’ initiative. Our

35 The new R-Series telehandlers from Bobcat are fitted with a newly configured transmission providing enhanced smoothness to carry out tricky jobs with precision.

“Bobcat telehandlers are popular in the Middle East and Africa markets and we want to further improve our presence and accelerate our growth in the MEA construction and rental sectors with this new generation”

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NEW LAUNCH JULY 2021

new ground-breaking R-Series offers high performance, robust machines for maximum uptime with a focus on accurate controls and intuitive operation for tackling any job on the construction site. With these new models and the increased investment in our telehandler business, we are aiming to double the production of Bobcat telehandlers by 2025.”

The new R-Series range of telehandlers from Bobcat comprises models in three categories: Compact telescopic loaders; Middle range telehandlers; and High lift telehandlers. In the first category, there are three models – the TL26.60, TL30.60 and TL30.70. The second or middle range telehandlers are made up of four models, which are the TL35.70, T35.105, T35.105L and T36.120SL. The high lift telehandlers, meanwhile, made up of a group of five machines – the T35.130S, T35.130SLP, T35.140S, T41.140SLP and T40.180SLP.

Built with markets such as the Middle East in mind, the Bobcat R Series telehandlers are robust and feature a new cab made for “unmatched ease of use, designed around the operator”.

“Bobcat telehandlers are popular in the Middle East and Africa markets and we want to further improve our presence and accelerate our growth in the MEA construction and rental sectors with this new generation.

Leveraging from the ease of use, safety and reliability of our equipment, we aim to be present on every job-site, where this kind of equipment is needed,” says Otero.

According to Bobcat, the new R-Series telehandlers offer agility on demand, with a newly configured transmission system

providing enhanced smoothness to carry out “the trickiest jobs at height with surgical precision”. These operations are also facilitated by the combination of the Boom Positioning System, the new updated, ultra-accurate joystick, the inching function and the improved visibility from the cab.

An enhanced inching pedal design is easier to use and reduces fatigue, the manufacturer adds. A higher engine brake provides a shorter stop distance and increases safety on construction sites. Turtle/rabbit speeds are standard on all models and operated from the joystick.

Being built with the Middle East market in mind, the cab is one thing that Bobcat cannot ignore in the machine, given the demanding conditions in the region and the effect of those conditions on operators.

Bobcat’s R-Series telehandlers feature a new cab, offering what the company terms “unmatched ease of use, designed around the operator”. Offering a unique central

SPECIFICATIONS

NEW BOBCAT R-SERIES TELEHANDLERS Number of models: 12 Categories: Compact telescopic loaders; Middle range telehandlers; High lift telehandlers Lifting heights: 6m to 18m Lifting capacities: 2.6t to 4.1t Engine: Perkins Stage IIIA Transmission: Automatic Cab info read-out: 5-inch LCD

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“Our new R-Series offers high performance, robust machines for maximum uptime with a focus on accurate controls and intuitive operation for tackling any job on the construction site” control panel for optimised 360° ergonomics, the new high-quality, contemporary interior of the cab features stand-out R-Series branding, as well as colours and textures that clearly reflect Bobcat’s DNA. In the ergonomic design, all surfaces have been optimised to offer increased space and visibility. It is based around a new fiveinch LCD display providing interactive and streamlined information, including the feed from the rear camera for easier and more precise operation.

Bobcat says it has made it a very simple process for operators to start working immediately on the company’s R-Series telehandlers. These are made possible with features such as an all-inone joystick with improved ergonomics; intuitive automotive-style controls with backlit keypad, jog-shuttle and levers under steering wheel; an interactive five-inch LCD display; semi-automatic wheel alignment; an automatic transmission and parking brake; and full protection for maximum uptime on job-sites.

Gaby Rhayem, regional director for Middle East and Africa at Doosan Bobcat EMEA, says: “Uptime is key in construction. Bobcat telehandlers have always had an extra tough design and the new R-Series models build on this reputation, thanks to protective shielding of all vital components in key areas, and the robust frame and boom for working in every possible environment. The shielded design provides protection for hydraulic

The Bobcat R Series telehandlers sport boom lengths of 6-18m and provide lifting capacities from 2.6-4.1t, aided by a low centre of gravity, heavy counterweight and long wheelbase.

and electrical components (including the pipes, harness and transmission) and a steel plate protecting the base of the machine.

All Bobcat telehandlers have a rigid boom structure and a robust frame with box section layout.”

According to Rhayem, all areas of the R-Series range are designed to inspire full confidence in customers, beginning with the low centre of gravity and wellbalanced design of the machines, which also incorporate a heavy counterweight

as well as a long wheelbase.

The optimum weight distribution of the new Bobcat telehandlers, with or without the compact stabilisers being deployed, also allows operators to safely reach as high and as far as possible while handling heavy loads with the machines.

Under the bonnet, a proven Perkins Stage IIIA engine provides high power and the simplicity of its mechanical injection system. In addition, all R-Series telehandlers now feature a new engine hood with a steeper profile that increases visibility and reduces blind spots by 15% on the righthand side of the machines. Together with the new dashboard design, Bobcat says this provides excellent unobstructed visibility from the cab, allowing the operator to move around the job-site with ease and minimising accidents or mistakes.

Quentin D’Hérouël, product manager, Telehandlers, at Doosan Bobcat, concludes: “As with all new Bobcat telehandlers, the R-Series offers customers peace of mind with a three-year warranty - or 3,000 hours - on the entire machine as standard from the factory. Bobcat is the only manufacturer to provide a three-year warranty as standard, allowing customers to focus entirely on growing their business without worrying about their machines. And with regards to the cab interior, we’re now the leaders in the field. As we have constantly involved our customers in their design, we’re confident that the new generation machines will be very well received in the marketplace.”

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HARD HITTERS WHEELED LOADER AUGUS JULY T 2019 2021

LOADERS RELOADED

LIEBHERR UPDATES L 550 AND L 556 WHEELED LOADERS OF ITS XPOWER RANGE, BOOSTING PERFORMANCE THROUGH FEATURES SUCH AS IMPROVED LIFT ARMS, QUICK COUPLER WITH IMPROVED VISIBILITY, OPTIMISED ENGINE AND HIGHER HYDRAULICS OUTPUT

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iebherr introduced its large XPower series of wheeled loaders around five years ago, and the models have since then gone on to become established machines in terms of fuel efficiency and stability. Two models in the series - the L 550 XPower and L 556 XPower – are especially popular in applications such as industrial operations. Tasks such as waste disposal, paper handling, bulky metal scrap and refuse slag, which pose challenges to a machine fleet, are the domain of these two machines.

Liebherr has now updated the two models to further boost performance, reinforcing the lift arms and overhauling the working hydraulics. Innovations also

include increased tip load, breakout force and engine power. The two performance-optimised models are now available to order from all Liebherr sales partners.

Mark Walcher, product manager, Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH, explains: “We remain in close contact with our customers and understand the tough conditions at landfill sites and recycling centres. With this in mind, we have purposefully invested in the performance and versatility of our two wheeled loaders as part of our model updates.”

Both the L 550 XPower and L 556 XPower are equipped with the power-split travel drive, installed as standard in all Liebherr XPower wheeled loaders.

By increasing the engine power on both models, the travel drive is even more powerful with consistently low consumption, such as when accelerating or

penetrating into material - and it’s no different when the machines are equipped with heavy protective devices or solid rubber tyres for industrial operations.

An increase in performance in the working hydraulics has enabled dynamic lift and tip functions, irrespective of the size or weight of the working tool.

Structural modifications to the lift arms have paved the way for higher breakout, holding and retrieval forces than before. As a result, operators are now able to efficiently manipulate challenging materials such as scrap metal, paper, compost and logs, particularly in the upper lifting range.

For the L 550 and L 556 XPower, Liebherr offers four lift arm versions in the form of z-bar kinematics and industrial kinematics, both in standard and high lift configurations. Customers can choose which of

39 the four versions best meets their requirements at the time of ordering. Liebherr has overhauled all four versions of the lift arms as part of the model update, as well as reinforcing the steel construction.

The modified z-bar kinematics on the L 550 and L 556 offers strength in the lower lifting range and higher breakout forces than before. The maximum force is produced when, for example, the bucket or attachment is working close to the ground and breaks material out of a pile. This is an important feature when picking up and loading rocks, gravel or construction debris.

Liebherr has also overhauled the industrial kinematics of both models. The industrial kinematics is tailored to industrial operations that frequently require operators to work with heavy working tools, such as

light material buckets, high dump buckets and log grapplers. In addition, the industrial kinematics offers parallel guidance, which is ideal for operating forklifts.

The high lift version (one for both z-bar and industrial kinematics) has extended lift arms for increased reach and more productive loading at a great height.

The overhaul of the lift arms has increased the tip load, which means that operators of the new L 550 XPower and L 556 XPower can work with larger buckets than before and move more material in each loading process. Liebherr has taken this as an opportunity to reconfigure the design of the buckets on both models. Consequently, customers can now more accurately tailor the individual modules and wear parts of the buckets to their needs while ordering.

The fully automatic LIKUFIX quick coupler system,

historically a feature of Liebherr hydraulic excavators, is being made available for the two wheeled loaders for the first time, which will revolutionise operations involving multiple attachments or tools.

The LIKUFIX quick coupler allows operators to safely and conveniently switch mechanical and hydraulic attachments and tools from inside the cab at the press of a button.

Additional equipment allows both wheeled loaders to be prepared for customer-specific requirements.

In addition, a hydraulic quick coupler with optimised visibility is also available when requested by the customer, as well as a range of assistance systems.

The latter includes active personnel detection at the rear with a new braking assistant, designed to increase safety in day-to-day operations.

THE X FACTOR

PERFORMANCE DATA L 550 XPower

L 556 XPower

Tip Load

12.5t

13.7t

Bucket capacity

3.4m

Operating mass

18.55t

19.6t

Engine power

222hp

249hp

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