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Prime movers The earthmoving class is at the heart of the construction equipment industry – and indeed at the heart of construction itself.

Nothing would get built if the excavators, wheel loaders and bulldozers did not play their part at every designated stage. The bulldozer is usually the first to come on site and flatten the ground to prepare it for the work to follow.

Then the excavator digs, trenches and scoops out earth to help in the foundation and contouring, and make the construction plan more visible. And all the earth that has been dug out or moved, and has been piled up in heaps, has to be removed from the site. The wheel loader helps in this by loading it all on the dump trucks.

But this is surely a way too simplistic way of putting it. Most often all earthmoving machines can be seen working side-by-side throughout the lifecycle of a project – for all of them can be put to endless varieties of uses.

And this makes all of them prime movers.

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Excavators E ARTHMOVING REP ORT 2018

PRIME MOVERS

CMME takes a look at the various options in the 20t class of excavators, the most popular in the middle east market

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f the excavator is the centrepiece of the earthmoving segment, the 20t-class is at the heart of the excavator market. Among the various types of excavators on the market today, it is by far the runaway leader in terms of popularity.

What makes the machines in the 20t segment so much in demand is their versatility. Their operating weight, power specs and typical bucket capacities are such that they are the prime generalists, equally at home in mines and quarries as in urban maintenance jobs, ground preparations and building construction.

Given the range of jobs that a 20t excavator can do, it is no surprise that these machines are the most popular among excavators in several regions around the world, including the Middle East. For almost every big manufacturer the 20-tonner is the best-selling excavator and in a crowded segment, the global players are constantly trying to outdo each other with features, advancements and convenience to gain market share.

CMME presents here its pick of the class, with the leading models from the biggest global manufacturers in a segment that cannot be overemphasized.

03 “Its popularity against the competition is mainly due to its better build quality and features, better serviceability and ease of operation as well as better productivity and uptime”

volvo Ec210B PrimE

swede success With approximately 75 years

creativity to enhance

bucket size of 1m3 is our

by a 123kW Volvo engine,

of technical know-how and

performance, productivity

most popular model in GCC,

ranges in operating weight

experience in the excavator,

and fuel efficiency,” says

particularly in Saudi Arabia

from 20.7t to 23.7t and has

Volvo is well-known for

Vladimir Knezevic, managing

and the UAE. Its popularity

a bucket capacity ranging

making some of the most

director of machinery

against the competition is

from 0.48 to 1.27m3.

advanced machines in the

powerhouse FAMCO, Volvo

mainly due to its better build

segment. It is a core piece of

CE’s dealer in the region.

quality and features, better

to develop its products to

serviceability and ease of

set industry benchmarks

FAMCO to have the Volvo

operation as well as better

for the lowest Total Cost of

excavator as part of our

productivity and uptime.”

Ownership. Therefore, Volvo

equipment in the Swedish brand’s product portfolio.

“That’s why there has

“It is equally important to

The EC210B Prime is used

“Volvo pays great attention

been heavy investment on

product range offered to our

the product development

customers in the construction

as in general duty excavation

higher productivity, best-

over the years to produce

segment. The most popular

jobs with the flexibility

in-class fuel-efficiency,

one of the world’s finest

is the 20-23t weight class, or

to be paired with several

least operational costs and

earthmoving machines and

the medium size excavator.

types of attachments, such

longer lifetimes, besides

to distinguish the product

The EC210B Prime with and

as the hydraulic breaker,

being environmentally-

against the competition

average operating weight of

Knezevic says. In terms of

friendly which is one of the

through innovation,

22t and a general-purpose

specifications, it is powered

core values of Volvo CE.”

excavators always guarantee

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liEBhErr r920

JcB 220x

teutonic titan

focusing on operator comfort British heavyweight JCB has

says: “With the next generation

developed its new 220X 20t

220X, JCB has moved to a

crawler excavator as the first

totally new level of product

in the next generation of JCB

development and machine

tracked machines for the global

assembly, that will benefit all our

construction market. Over a

excavator customers in the field.”

four-year development period,

There has been a total focus

the company benchmarked

on the operator environment

all leading competitors and

and the cab is a completely

collected more than 1,000

new structure, which will be

requirements from global

used across the X series range.

customers around the world.

It is 100mm longer and a full

The new machines feature

one metre wide, making it

a 15% larger global cab with

15% larger overall than on

integral ROPS structure,

previous machines. The cab

offering reduced noise

incorporates the ROPS frame

levels; a 200mm wider upper

within the structure and has

structure delivering improved

flat glazing all round. Most

packaging; central main

impressively, the 220X boasts

boom mounting for increased

an incredibly low 68dB(A)

German major Liebherr

giving a tough time

digging accuracy and durability;

noise level inside the operator’s

is represented in the UAE

to the market leaders

intuitive, ergonomically-

cab, down from 73dB(A) on

by Genavco, a renowned

in terms of features

designed cab with simple user

the previous generation.

name in the country’s –

and productivity. We

interface; and stronger side

and indeed the region’s

managed to sell several

doors for greater strength

continues with ergonomically

– machinery landscape.

units last year, so that is

and increased protection

designed controls. The

The relationship between

confirmation that quality

JCB’s chief innovation and

maximum bucket capacity is

the two is just over three

does talk in the market.“

growth officer, Tim Burnhope,

1.25m3 and power is 129kW.

years old, but there has

Asif Khan, GM,

already been success,

Plant and Equipment

especially with the

at Genavco, adds:

R920 20t excavator.

“Our relationship

“Liebherr is

with Liebherr is a new

progressing well in

one but it has already

the market. We are

been beyond both

repositioning the

our expectations.

Liebherr brand in a

“With our new product

more proper fashion

pricing for 2018, we feel

and are seeing success,”

we can pose a serious

says Muhammad

challenge to the 20t

Faisal Khan, assistant

competition. The R920

sales manager, Earth

is the same Liebherr

Moving and Crushing

design, performance

Equipment, at Genavco.

and quality control,

“Liebherr’s claim

but benefits from the

has always been that

economies of scale of

its excavators are

being assembled in Asia,

better machines than

enabling us to offer

the leading brands in

Liebherr quality now at

the market and it is

a keener price point.”

This attention to detail

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“Case excavators in the Middle East are made by Sumitomo in Japan, which means superior attention to detail and quality” casE cx 210B

case on point Just as in other regions of the

are “made in Japan”, which,

Case does in Europe, where

to build the Expo 2020

world, the excavator is one of

Invernizzi emphasizes, gives

we have our own plant in

site, Invernizzi says.

the most important equipment

the brand an edge in terms of

Italy to produce excavators

classes in the Middle East for

quality. “We manufacture all

for the EU market. But for

the CX 210B has an operating

Case Construction Equipment

the excavators for this market

the Middle East, we decided

weight of 21.3t and is powered

and the 20t-class CX 210B is

in Japan. We do not produce

that we wanted to offer the

by a four-cylinder Isuzu engine

among most popular models.

them in India or China, but

best excavator available

making 117kW at 1,800rpm.

only in Japan. This is because

- and it is from Japan.”

Franco Invernizzi, senior

And the strategy seems to

In terms of specifications,

“Case products are well supported throughout

business director, Middle East

we want to build our value

and Africa, at CNH Industrial,

proposition around quality

be bearing fruit. An army of

the GCC by our top-notch

says: “The 20t class is by far the

and reliability. Case excavators

Case excavators is working

dealer network. And with

biggest for Case in the region

in the Middle East are made

at the Expo 2020 site in

our central parts hub for the

and our most popular model

by Sumitomo in Japan, which

Dubai and in projects in the

region in Dubai’s Jebel Ali,

is the CX 210B, a 21t model.”

means superior attention to

adjoining Dubai World Central

customers are assured swift

detail and quality. This is a

area. Most are being used by

availability and maximum

different strategy from what

Al Naboodah Construction

uptime,” Invernizzi says.

All of Case’s excavators available in the Middle East

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cat 320 rangE

new cat out of the bag Caterpillar expanded its

lift capacity, promising

hydraulic excavator – or

maximum productivity at

HEX - product line-up

the lowest possible cost.

late last year with the

Both the Cat 320

addition of three new next

and 323 excavators are

generation 20-ton size

equipped with integrated

class excavators – the 320

Cat Connect Technology,

GC, the 320, and the 323.

which reportedly

The mantra for the 320 range was a three-

increases operating efficiency by up to 45%.

pronged one. “Up to 45%

The products’ Cat

efficiency improvement

Grade with 2D system

for the operator, up to

offers guidance for depth,

25% reduction in fuel

slope, and horizontal

consumption, and up to

distance to grade, helping

15% maintenance cost

operators achieve their

reduction – this is game

target grade quickly

KoBElco sK220Dlc-10

changing,” says Herwig

and with accuracy.

aiming high

Peschl, Cat’s global marketing manager.

Japan’s Kobelco is aiming for a 10% global market share

Kobelco’s market share.”

More than 60% of total

The 2D system comes with an E-fence feature,

According to the

which prevents any

company, the 320 GC

part of the excavator

by 2020 and the Middle East

demand in the region is

model is designed for

from moving outside

is definitely an important

for models in the 20 and

low- to medium-duty

operator-defined

market in this target.

35t range, he adds.

applications, while the

set points, boosting

320 is intended for

operational safety. The

Koji Deno, Kobelco’s

“Our main models for

marketing and business

the Middle East is the

medium- to heavy-duty

standard 2D system

development manager for the

SK220XDLC-10, a 20t-class

applications. Of the three

can be upgraded to Cat

region, says the brand’s strategy

model. Ans then we also have

models, the 323 offers

Grade with Advanced 2D

is quite clear to achieve this aim

the 35t-class SK380XDLC-10.

the most power and

or Cat Grade with 3D.

– to increase its presence and

Both these models find use in

provide high-quality machines.

applications such as the general

“We have brought a wide

construction, mining, scrap-

model range to the market.

handling and dredging, which

The main demand is for the 20t

are the most common jobs for

and 35t classes and so we have

excavators. Our customers can

launched the SK220XDLC-10 and

choose appropriate buckets from

SK380XDLC-10 which are brand

the variety of options we offer.”

new, next-generation models

Kobelco’s biggest advantage

designed for the region and can

is “great fuel economy”, Deno

easily answer to the heavy-duty

emphasises. “Customer can

requirements of the market with

make huge savings with the low

extremely low fuel consumption.

fuel consumption of Kobelco

“We will keep providing

excavators and our market

good quality machines, high

penetration of late has been

levels of service and parts

helped by rising fuel prices.”

together with our partners

“For support we have a parts

in all countries in the region

facility in Dubai’s Jebel Ali

that we cover for improving

and qualified technicians.”

07 “The quality of our machines is very important to us, which means we are not making any concessions”

hitachi Zx350

all-round enhancements Hitachi’s ZAXIS-3 series of which the ZX350 is a part, are a

to less operator fatigue.

A satellite communication

This results in a productivity

when the machine needs more

increase of 10% in comparison

traction force, the engine speed

to previous models, says Hitachi.

automatically increases which

The HIOS II hydraulic system

makes the machine faster. Also,

new generation of excavators

system is standard as is a

designed to provide more

rearview camera and a theft

efficient power, productivity

deterrent system. Other

is suitable for fine controllability

the traction force is up 18% on

and improved operator comfort.

significant features include

by operators. In addition to the

the ZX350 over its predecessor.

Hitachi says that it listened

reduced running costs and

fine controllability the system

There is a choice of work

carefully to the customer to

lower fuel consumption per

increases the efficiency of the

modes for the operator with

not only understands their

cubic metre of earth dug. With

hydraulic circuit and increases

the E-mode, H/P mode and P

business, but also to provide

Hitachi’s attention to detail

the speed of the actuators.

mode, which can be selected

a reliable solution that they’ve

and quality consciousness,

The machine also sports

been seeking. The ZX350 has

the excavator’s reliability

Hitachi’s Enhanced Boom

improved performance over

and durability are also some

Recirculation System, which

its predecessors, providing a

of its key selling points.

controls hydraulic oil pressure

is very important to us, which

to suit job needs with the E mode saving fuel by up to 10%.

“The quality of our machines

in such a way as to increase the

means we are not making any

Ease of operation and

HIOS III hydraulic system and an

speed of boom operation by

concessions, like stripping

operator comfort is increased

OHC four-valve engine allows

15%. Arm roll-in speed is also

features for a lower market

with excellent visibility and

the efficient use of hydraulic

20% higher with the ZX350’s

price. We stick to our quality and

enhanced controllability, says

pressure to increase speeds of

hydraulic system while swing

prices, and our ‘Made in Japan’

the manufacturer, while lower

actuators and boost production

torque gets a 10% boost.

label,” says Piet van Bakergem,

noise levels also contribute

with higher fuel efficiency.

10% increase in production.

A combination of Hitachi’s

While climbing or steering,

GM, Hitachi CM, Middle East.

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BULLDOZers E ARTHMOVING REP ORT 2018

Case is among the few global manufacturers with a complete line-up of dozers and counts the 3550 as its biggest selling model in the Middle East.

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PUSHING AHEAD

Manufacturers are introducing new variants and technologies to iMprove perforMance in the bulldozer – the definitive earthMoving Machines

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here are some generic names of machines in the world of equipment that have transcended that world and achieved what can only be termed universality. And the first example of such a name is the bulldozer.

Mention terms such as backhoe loader, articulated hauler or the like to the lay individual and chances are that not everyone would be familiar with what those names describe. But, unmistakably, the bulldozer always hits home as the original powerhouse of the construction machinery industry – a description that is quite apt considering that the bulldozer is a piece of kit used to move mountains and flatten fields – at least proverbially.

At Case Construction Equipment, the CNH Industrial company counts the 3550 as its biggest selling model in the region, according to Franco Invernizzi, senior business director, Middle East and Africa, at CNH Industrial.

“The 3550 is popular because it’s got the best-in-class powertrain technology and comes with comfortable and intuitive operator controls for ease of operating and comfort of use,” says Invernizzi.

“The best and most common use for it are in road building, infrastructure, quarrying and recycling and our biggest market for the machine is Saudi Arabia, where several road-building and infrastructure projects are using the Case dozer.”

Speaking about the support that a Case dozer customer can expect, he adds: “With a parts depot in Dubai, Case Construction Equipment tackles all the requirement of

aftersales and parts of the Middle East region from here. With dedicated after sales and service team members based in Dubai, every customer need and query is managed with efficiency and speed.”

Dozer heavyweight Cat recently emphasized a long history of its dozer excellence with the 40-year celebrations of its iconic giant D10 dozer. Back in 1977, when Cat first unleashed the massive D10, it took out 93 patents on the proprietary technologies it had devised for the machine.

And that tradition of technological excellence in a product that oozes power and robustness still continues at Cat, going by its latest offering, the improved D8R dozer, which is also among the popular machines in the Middle East as well as worldwide.

The new D8R, which debuted last year, features increased horsepower and a larger standard blade for more productivity, as well as a range of optional GRADE technologies to help bulldozer operators get more work done in less time. It has also been given a more efficient powertrain and cooling system, increasing ambient capability by up to 20%.

Some of the features of the model make it easy to see why the D8R has achieved legacy status. Equipped with the largest standard blade in its class at 10.3m3, the dozer moves up to 13% more material per pass. High tensile strength steel construction and a strong box-section are designed to stand up to the most extreme applications.

With Cat’s constant tinkering and improvements, the latest D8R has a new electronically controlled transmission that offers smoother shifting as well as greater ease of operation with soft touch gear shift

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buttons. Field-proven features such as elevated sprocket, differential steering and planetary power shift transmission with high efficiency torque divider deliver powerful, durable and reliable operation to provide uptime and productivity, says Cat. Over at German powerhouse Liebherr, the dozer line-up already includes a wide sweep of models, from the small 15t PR 716 to the 70t behemoth PR 776. A comprehensive range of weight classes are covered by the Teutonic equipment giant, with models in the 40, 30 and 24t classes.

What was missing from the Liebherr dozer stable, however, was an updated presence in the popular 50t class. And now, with the introduction of the new PR 766 Litronic dozer – or crawler tractor, as Liebherr says – that missing piece of the line-up jigsaw has finally fallen in place.

The new PR 766 crawler tractor is driven by a 422hp, V8 engine. With a blade capacity from 13.6 to 17 cubic metres and a travel speed of 11kph, it has all the basic attributes necessary to be a hard-punching machine in its weight class.

Perhaps the most innovative of features in the PR 766, as well as in models across the Liebherr stable is the hydrostatic drive, as a result of

which the speed of the diesel engine can be kept constant in practical use regardless of the required load. The unit always runs at the optimum efficient speed. The fact that speed fluctuations are avoided, sets the Liebherr travel drive apart from all other large crawler tractor drive concepts currently available on the market, the company claims.

The PR 766 Litronic is also equipped with an oscillating undercarriage.

This allows the track rollers to be

The PR766 is Liebherr’s updated model in the popular 50t class, sporting the German company’s signature hydrostatic drive.

flexibly adapted to the surface. As a result, the machine’s traction and smooth running are significantly increased, particularly on stony ground. Unevenness in the ground is ironed out through the elastic suspension and impact loads are reduced to a minimum. This not only increases comfort for the driver, but also improves the service life of the undercarriage and reduces the wear on the installed components and the steel structure.

WheeLeD aLternative

cat launches new 814K dozer Caterpillar’s new 814K

preparation and sub-

machine responsiveness

wheel dozer features a

base work on airport and

and control with

new sound-suppressed

commercial projects.

smoother, faster cycles,

cab, efficient power unit

The wheel dozer’s

while minimising operator

and transmission drive,

upgraded cab design

movement to reduce

and centralised service

makes the operator’s

fatigue. Simple side-to-

station configuration

workspace more

side movements turn

to increase machine

comfortable and provides

the machine to the left

uptime and operator

more efficient machine

or right, and gears are

productivity. With its

operation. Cab entry/

selected through a finger-

rugged structure it is

exit is facilitated through

controlled rocker switch

well suited for utility

integration of the new

work at mines, heavy

fold-up STIC (Steering and

a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine

civil construction

Transmission Integrated

with a 10.5m3 coal blade

backfilling and grading

Control System) armrest.

for light materials and a

work, and ground

STIC delivers high

general 2.84m3 straight.

The 814K is powered by

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WHEEL LoadErs E ARTHMOVING REP ORT 2018

“One of the important projects where Case wheel loaders are being used is the Expo 2020 site in Dubai… When it comes to infrastructure, contractors really like to have the 1021, which is our most popular machine over here, followed by the 821 and 921”

CooLing CubE

Case keeps temperatures in CheCk The unique design of the Case cooling cube, with five

access to each radiator.

The cooling system is

to cool the front and rear axles, and the air intercooler

exhausting air from outside.

The 621F and 721F models

radiators mounted to form a

mounted behind the cab, far

for the turbocharger is also

sport a heavy-duty cooling

cube instead of overlapping,

from the rear bumper of the

passed through it for greater

option which features an extra

ensures a constant flow of fresh

machine and from the ground,

efficiency. In addition, it is also

thin inlet grille that stops bigger

and clean air from the sides

away from the dust. The design

the cooling point for the cab

particles, sealed radiator covers

and from the top to maintain

and structurer of the cooling

air-conditioning condensator.

that ensure the cooling air is

constant fluid temperatures.

cube allows Case to bunch up

All of these cooling

100% filtered, and wide core

all the cooling duties neatly

systems are housed in the

radiators to increase self-

easy access to radiators for

into the cube, which makes it

cube, whose walls are made

cleaning with the reversible

a more effective cleaning

a one-stop cooling shop for

of the engine radiator. The

fan and prevent clogging.

and serviceability. Additional

the hydraulic and transmission

end wall sports a variable

The higher capacity 1021F

cleaning can also be done

oils as well as for the diesel

speed reversible fan that

and 1121F models also come

manually with separate

radiator. The cube also helps

takes care of blowing in and

with an air filter dust ejector.

The cube structure provides

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Loaded with exceLLence

Wheel loader manufaCturers are adding value to this Cornerstone of the earthmoving segment With neW models, teChnologiCal innovations and support

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t their heart, wheeled loaders are versatile mobile shovels that transfer material from stockpiles to trucks, or transport material around job sites. Bucket sizes have a wide range, from compact models to oversized ones in mining applications. Small and mid-sized wheel loaders frequently have an attachment coupler that allows them to use work tools such as forks, brooms, and lifting jibs.

Being vitally important to the construction, mining and quarrying sectors, and a pillar of the equipment industry, almost every major equipment manufacturer offers a range of wheel loaders suited to multiple purposes. Among them is Case, part of Italy’s giant CNH Industrial Group, whose senior business director for the Middle East and Africa, Franco Invernizzi, tells CMME that the brand has a healthy presence of its wheel loaders in several markets around the world, including in advanced economies, and is looking to replicate the same success in the Middle East.

“We enjoy double-digit market shares in countries such as the UK, so we have proven machines and we’re an extremely well-recognised

name. We need to use our global brand equity to push our presence in the wheel loader segment in this region where our presence has traditionally been heavy in the compact line, such as in the backhoe loader and the skid-steers. Recently, we started to invest in our heavy line for the Middle East, such as graders, excavators and wheel loaders. So the wheel loader is at the core of our strategy to reinforce our heavy line presence in the region,” he says.

Invernizzi adds that the Case brand is strong in some markets here while it requires work in others. “Our machines are very well recognised by customers and generally thought of as having good reliability and good specs. So we need to now make customers aware that we should be at the top of their options. We have a plan to do that with demos. We want to put a machine in our customers’ hands starting from after Ramadan and carry on for the rest of this year and into the next.”

Case expects the market to be stable in the next six months and then go on a gradual upswing, which they do not expect to be a massive one.

“We are well entrenched in the top-three here, according to available data. The market shrank in 2016 after a spike in 2015, which was a great year. But once the oil price started

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going south steeply, the market lost momentum at the end of 2015 and in 2016 there was a crash. Of course, we think it has stabilised now and will hold steady at low levels for a while before creeping upwards.

“One of the important projects where Case WL wheel loaders are being used is the Expo 2020 site in Dubai, which has quite a few machines. Generally speaking in this region, the 102i and 821 are the most common machines for us. When it comes to infrastucture building and construction work, the contractors really like to have the 1021, which is our most popular machine over here, then the 821 and 921 follow,” says Invernizzi.

Meanwhile, at Japanese major, Hitachi, the ZW-5A series line-up includes the ZW180-5A, ZW2205A and the newest addition of the ZW310-5A. Based on the experience that Hitachi has collected through the years, the ZW-5A series machines have been strategically designed. The key concept is a “Profitable machine for customers” with much improved operating costs for the customer’s profitability and enhanced reliability for customer’s productivity and versatility.

The Hitachi ZW-5A wheel loaders are able to provide customer with enhanced satisfaction and values in a variety of job applications. ZW310-5A is a more productive machine, high performer in demanding sites from the quarry industry.

With the exciting new features of the ZW-5A series, the ZW310-5A is more productive and customer can enjoy minimized operation costs by the consistently enhanced productivity that is not dependant on operator’s skills. The Active Engine Control – strategically positioned sensors detect movements throughout the machine and adjust engine speed accordingly to eliminate energy losses and delivers smooth operation.

The Active Engine Control System is also able to choose optimal traction power and breakout force.

Four-prongEd approaCH

sdlg’s middle east line-up

SDLG’s line-up includes

quarrying, continue

four wheel loaders for

to operate at strong

Middle Eastern and

levels in both the Middle

African markets as part

East and Africa.

of its new F-series. The

“The most noticeable

L953F, L956F, L958F and

difference is the design

L968F wheel loaders

of the new machines,”

feature a modern design

says Sjöstrand. “The

and a host of technical

larger cab design adds

enhancements, resulting

20% more glazing for

in a range that exceeds

improved visibility, safety

customer requirements.

and efficiency. Superior

“Customers are

air conditioning has also

increasingly demanding

been added for greater

reliable construction

operator comfort,

equipment at affordable

while the single joystick

prices,” says SDLG

guarantees precise,

product manager

easy and comfortable

Henrik Sjöstrand. “This

operation of the loader

is SDLG’s specialty. This

arm and bucket, reducing

new range has been

operator fatigue.”

specially engineered

A high breakout

for high productivity

force and a new bucket

and reliability, and will

design provide improved

provide customers with

productivity and ease of

an excellent return

operation. The machines’

on investment.”

bucket volumes range

The release of this

from 3.0m3 in the L953F to

new range is timely, as

3.5m3 in the L968F. A wide

large-scale infrastructure

range of attachments

projects, as well as

are also available.

To cater for situations like heavy loading and uphill climbing where extra power is required in a short time, the ZW-5A series wheel loader is equipped with the Quick Power Switch (QPS) which provides an instantaneous power boost at the push of the button conveniently location on the operational lever.

Moreover, when the power is no longer needed the machine will automatically return back to normal automatically to avoid wastage.

The new L60Gz, L90Gz and L120Gz wheel loaders from Volvo CE feature load-sensing hydraulics, a powerful and durable Z-bar linkage and a perfectly-matched powertrain – ready to increase productivity even in the most demanding conditions.

“The Volvo Gz-Series wheel loaders have been launched in GCC as an alternate to the existing F-series (L60F, L90F, L120F). This is a new cost-effective, applicationspecific solution being offered by Volvo with Z-bar linkage to ensure highest bucket forces for digging application while maintaining same Volvo quality and reliability,” says Samer Juneidi, divisional manager for construction equipment at Volvo’s regional dealer FAMCO, one of the biggest machinery houses in the Middle East.

The Gz-series models sport fully automatic Power Shift for optimal operation by adjusting machine gears in line with parameters including engine and travel speed, for comfortable gear changes and fast cycle times. Oil-cooled, wet disc brakes on the front and rear axles deliver superior breaking performance for smooth control and a long service life. 100% differential locks on the front axle ensure traction in slippery conditions, and axle oil circulation allows the oil to flow and cool inside the axle – protecting components and increasing brake service life.

The Z-bar linkage provides high breakout forces for strong, powerful digging and complete bucket fill

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THE ZEn oF ConsTruCTion

komatsu brings in Japanese prinCiples services we give them.”

KOMTRAX Plus for mining

Trust the Japanese to elevate

the philosophy of Dantotsu

industrial processes and

at their heart. All our efforts

production to a spiritual art.

are geared towards giving our

the philosophy in essence

Jayyousi, Komatsu Middle East’s

The land of Zen has given us

customers unrivalled quality.

is about working together

senior marketing executive.

“In the best of Japanese

with customers to provide

many management principles

Takashima explains that

equipment,” says Jehad

“SMARTCONSTRUCTION

and industrial maxims, all

tradition, Komatsu believes that

innovation designed to create

is a solution for operational

rooted in Japan’s time-

Dantotsu service and Dantotsu

new values to their business.

problems at job-sites. Its key

honoured philosophies of life

solutions improve customers’

and excellence. And from that

‘Gemba’, which is the Japanese

is the use of KOMTRAX

open platform that connects

same stable comes Komatsu’s

term for the workplace, but

(Komatsu Machine Tracking

information about all vital

philosophy of ‘Dantotsu’.

not any workplace, instead

System) to improve customer

elements, such as workers,

a place where excellence

service and experience.

machines and ground

”Dantotsu means ‘Unrivalled’

Another Komatsu innovation

“We not only improve

element is KomConnect, an

conditions, through ICT,

in Japanese,” says Jun

happens. So Komatsu believes

Takashima, Komatsu Middle

it is our duty to see that our

the competitiveness of our

analyses them, engages in

East’s managing director.

customers achieve excellence

product but also supply parts

simulations and even makes

“It’s what Komatsu strives

at their workplaces – or Gemba

and provide service by using

proposals. It can be accessed

to be in its field. All our

– based on the Dentotsu - or

KOMTRAX for construction

on smart devices and monitors

products and services have

unrivalled - products and

and utility equipment and the

on Komatsu machines.”

“We not only improve the competitiveness of our product but also supply parts and provide service by using KOMTRAX for construction and utility equipment and KOMTRAX Plus for mining equipment”

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in even the hardest materials. This is combined with load-sensing hydraulics that supply power only when needed, lowering fuel consumption. Bucket pins are double sealed to keep grease inside the bearing and dirt out, ensuring long pin and bearing life, and the automatic bucket leveller and boom kick-out functions accurately stop the bucket and linkage in adjustable, pre-selected positions.

The models also offer superior operator comfort with a spacious ROPS/FOPS Volvo cab which has ergonomically placed controls, a tiltable steering wheel and vibration damping. To ensure the operator has all the necessary information and diagnostics for optimal performance, the Volvo Contronics system continuously monitors and records machine operation in real-time.

“The L120FGz, L150H and L220H are key players in their respective class size. While the L120FGz and L150H are perfectly sized machines for jobs such as general construction, waste management, earthmoving and quarry operations, the L220H ensures Volvo’s presence in the quarry segment with a strong reputation and performance history. Volvo offerings like Care Track, Matris, TP-linkage, Oil Bath Air Pre-Cleaner, Optishift & Reverse by Braking system are some of the key features that are supplied standard in this market to adhere to Volvo’s core values of quality, safety and environment,” says Juneidi.

“And then there is Famco’s support with a strong branch network across the UAE and other countries in the region to ensure optimised parts availability round the clock and strong technical support staff. With the Volvo regional parts distribution centre located in Dubai, additional product & parts back-up is readily available for faster response times.

“In the current market, where operating costs are becoming relatively important for customers to maintain project sustainability, Volvo products ensure highest productivity

The wheel loader is a mainstay of the mining and quarrying sectors, where brands such as Hitachi and Volvo have found favour with their build quality.

“In the current market, where operating costs are becoming relatively important for customers to maintain project sustainability, Volvo products ensure highest productivity in terms of cost per ton and fuel efficiency”

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WHEEL LoadEr TyrEs

taking the load

One of the vital requirements

provides traction in the most

20.5R25 MA10, with plans

for performance in a wheel

severe circumstances. The

to equip more machines

loader is the tyres it is

tyres are available in 20.5R25

with Magna tyres in future.

shod with. Adequate grip,

and 23.5R25 versions.

Magna Tyres’ performance is also backed up by extensive

robustness, durability and

The efficacy of the MA10

load bearing capacity are

wheel loader tyres are proven

customer support. An

all important factors in the

across the world, according to

example of this is recent

wheels and tyres that enable

Magna Tyres. As an example,

training and development

a wheel loader to perform

the manufacturer sites a

initiatives in the GCC region,

to its optimum level. With

Belgium company, one of

says Vijay Nambiar, GM,

this in mind, Magna Tyres,

the biggest recycling firms

Middle East. As part of the

one of the premium global

of ferrous and non-ferrous

company’s added value

manufacturers of off-the-

metals in West-Europe,

to strategic partners, it

rad tyres, has introduced its

which is using the MA10

conducted a training and

MA10 tyre model designed

on its wheel loaders.

development workshop

In the past this customer

towards the end of last year

used tyres from an A-brand

at its new Oman distributor,

competitor, says Magna.

Hamdan Trading Group LLC.

headquartered Magna

Then in mid-2015 it started

The workshop was conducted

Tyres, which has a sizeable

extensive testing and

by the sales director from

presence in the Middle East,

monitoring of Magna’s tyres.

Magna Tyres Europe in the

the MA10 is developed for

After various extensive tests,

presence of Nambiar.

extreme loader applications

the MA10 proved equal in

in surface mines, quarries,

quality to the tyres they

training was to involve the

scrap yards and underground

previously used but due to the

sales and management staff to

mines. Optimal stability

price-quality ratio provided

get familiar with Magna Tyres

and operating comfort

by Magna, the customer

and the product programme,

are enhanced by the wide

decided to replace their earlier

as well as to share sales

footprint and centre rib. The

tyres on their newest wheel

advice and increase product

extra deep L5 tread pattern

loaders with the premium

knowledge,” says Nambiar.

specifically for heavy-duty loader applications.

According to the Dutch-

“The main objective of the

in terms of cost per ton and fuel efficiency, in addition to industryleading reliability and durability,” says Juneidi.

American giant Caterpillar has introduced a new medium wheeled loader to the Middle East and Africa market which is more powerful and fuel-efficient than its predecessor and features drivetrain and hydraulic system refinements, operator safety and convenience enhancements.

The new 980L, with a 30t operating weight, sports Cat’s Z-bar linkage, Cat Performance Series buckets, and options such as automatic traction control, enhanced ride control system, and Cat Connect Technologies.

It uses a fuel-efficient 421bhp Cat C13 ACERT engine, making it 5% more powerful than its 980H predecessor and 25% more fuel efficient.

The 980L uses a 4F/4R powershift transmission. A high-capacity torque converter uses a lock-up clutch for efficient grade and high-speed performance, and the Caterpillar Advanced Productivity Electronically Controlled (APEC) control system maintains torque flow during range shifts for faster acceleration on ramps and smoother shifts in the transmission’s direct-drive mode.

An extensive range of work tools and bucket styles are available to customize the machine for customer operations, such as Performance Series general purpose buckets, heavy duty quarry rock buckets, slag buckets, waste handling buckets or woodchip buckets, either with pin on or quick coupler interface.

The 980L’s cab features a fourpost Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) and seat-mounted, electrohydraulic implement controls. A new, streamlined control panel includes easy-to-reach, highly utilised machine controls to increase operator efficiency. Powerful air-conditioning systems keep operators comfortable while viscous mounts reduce vibration and cabin sound levels.

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Brothers in arms GB EquipmEnt SolutionS’ manaGEmEnt tEllS CMME aBout thE company’S dEdication to JcB cuStomErS and how thE Galadari BrothErS Group Entity haS hElpEd to EStaBliSh thE BritiSh Brand aS a top EquipmEnt SuppliEr in thE uaE throuGh a 34-yEar aSSociation Please give us an overview of the services and facilities that GB Equipment Solutions provides to the UAE construction equipment sector.

GB Equipment Solutions (GBES) is the only authorised dealer of JCB Construction Equipment, JCB Access and Power Products, and Genuine JCB Parts in the UAE. GBES is a subsidiary of the Galadari Brothers Group, which is one of the largest conglomerates in the UAE. GBES has been the JCB dealer in the UAE since 1984 and is recognised by the British equipment giant as one of its top dealers in the world. Due to our vast experience, GBES possesses in-depth market intelligence and enjoys tremendous market coverage in the UAE construction equipment sector.

With a strength of 100 highly trained professionals serving more than 5,000

loyal JCB customers in the UAE, GBES is a dominant player in the country’s construction equipment market. GBES has a strong network of facilities across the UAE, with its head office located in Al Quoz, Dubai, regional office in Abu Dhabi and parts outlets in Al Ain and Sharjah.

GBES’ aim has always been to be the construction equipment market leader by providing complete 360-degree equipment solutions with the very best products and services in the UAE. Please describe the range of equipment that GBES provides, and what fields and areas that equipment operates in.

As the sole dealer of JCB in the UAE, we provide the country’s market with equipment from a world leading manufacturer with the finest engineering

facilities across the globe. We are a one stop solution provider to all construction needs and boast of a range of more than 300 equipment models which includes backhoe loaders, telehandlers, skid steer loaders, mini excavators, industrial forklifts, tracked excavators, wheeled excavators, wheel loaders and compaction equipment.

Apart from this, GBES offers JCB generators ranging from 20–3000KVA. Recently, JCB has also launched its powered access products with its platform lifts range, including scissor lifts, telescopic and articulated boom lifts.

GBES is especially well-known for its strong after-sales support and customer care. Apart from JCB, GBES is also an authorised dealer for Altura (CEAT) and Linglong tyres for all construction equipment and trucks.

19 Please describe the after-sales support and maintenance you offer, including your in-house repair facilities, onsite service support and other care programmes.

At GBES, we value our customers and pride ourselves on our country-wide reputation for unrivalled expertise and superb JCB after-sales support.

GBES has two state-of-the-art 3S (Sales, Service and Spare Parts) facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with well-equipped workshops.

We have 30 highly skilled JCB technicians who understand JCB machines better than anyone in the market. GBES has 12 mobile workshops which are always on the move to provide on-site repair and service to our customers with 24/7 availability.

For us, it’s not only selling a machine to a customer, but also about finding the

right product for the customer; getting to know the customer’s business and helping them to continue to get the best from JCB machines. We have a customised approach towards after-sales services and we offer a wide array of solutions and packages to suit our customers’ needs.

How do you ensure the availability of spare parts for your customers?

We have a highly qualified stock control team and we use our historical data and ordering forecast modules paired with our experienced after-sales team to ensure the right parts are ordered “just in time”.

Our main objective is to ensure the fast movers, regular service parts and common wear items are always available in all our branches. We always have strict standards to keep high levels of availability, which

reduces downtime at our customers’ machines and keeps utilisation at the optimum level.

In addition, we also work on tailored stock profiles for our major customers, key accounts and customers who have fleets comprising various kinds of machines. One of the key tools of our success is listening to our clients’ feedback and requests. We are flexible in keeping stocks that our customers recommend, as well as providing various solutions according to the nature of a customer’s portfolio. Some examples of these solutions are consignment stocks, bulk stock orders, partial shipments and free air freight, among other options.

We are consistently hitting above 90% off-the-shelf availability, which shows how focused we are towards serving our customers for uninterrupted operations.

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Backhoe loaders E ARTHMOVING REP ORT 2018

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With manufacturers introducing neW models and keeping the segment updates, the versatile backhoe loader is an all-in-one earthmoving machine that remains a favourite at the middle east’s job-sites

T

he backhoe loader is a curious case in the world of construction equipment. It is at once both an indicator of the state of sophistication of the construction sector in a market and a marker of its economic health – and in a paradoxical way. Backhoes are not typically favoured in the advanced developed markets like Western ones, while they are the equipment of choice in developing markets such as the Middle East, Africa and India.

As Gaby Rhayem, Bobcat’s regional director for the Middle East and Africa, puts it: “The backhoe today is a very, very good and important business in the region. For

Bobcat, it’s a very promising field and we believe this product will be developed a lot more in the future.”

“Whatever their size, backhoes offer great versatility,” says Rhayem. He should know.

Despite being known in the Middle East as a skid steer maker, Bobcat suddenly jumped onto the backhoe bandwagon in May 2016, introducing its first backhoe ever globally in the Middle East. The timing was just right for growth, Rhayem says, and he has not been disappointed.

When launching the backhoe, Rhayem had stated his company’s goal as capturing around 10% of market share in the segment and entering the top-three backhoe brands. In an exclusive interview with CMME after a year

of selling backhoes in the region, he revealed: “We’ve done both with room to spare. After we started selling the backhoes in June (2016) to the end of the year, it took us only six months from a standing start to reach the top-three level, which is no mean feat” Bobcat may be a recent addition, but first off the block in the backhoe segment was JCB, the global king of the machine. Almost 50% of all backhoes sold globally are JCB and the manufacturer has five main models in the GCC market, from the 1CX up to the supersize 4CX, with the two 3CX variants its biggest volume sellers around the region, Rajbir Sandhu, regional general manager for JCB in the Middle East told CMME earlier.

While JCB has a full range of backhoes,

21 “After we started selling the backhoes in June (2016) to the end of the year, it took us only six months from a standing start to reach the topthree level, which is no mean feat”

the British manufacturer’s mainstay are its medium models such as the 3CXG and 3CX Eco. With maximum loader capacities of 3.4t each, maximum shovel capacities of 1.1m3 and 1.2m3, dig depths of 5.26m and 4.54m respectively, they are both powered by a 68.6kW engine. JCB also has the smaller 1CX model, which it also uniquely offers in a tracked version to make it one of the few tracked backhoe loaders on the market. Powered by a 36.3kW engine, the 1CX models can dig down to 2.55m and have shovel capacities of 0.28m3 and 0.30m3 for the wheeled and tracked versions respectively while sporting loader capacities of 610 and 665kg.

The largest in JCB’s range is the 4CX Eco

backhoe, which has engine power of 74kW, a longer boom for a 5.53m dig depth, loader capacity of 4.3t and shovel capacity of 1.3m3.

The British brand is well represented and supported in the region by a network of dealers. Prime among them is GB Equipment Solutions (GBES), who are the sole dealers of JCB equipment in the UAE. With wellequipped workshops in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, highly skilled JCB technicians, mobile workshops on call 24/7 for onsite assistance and above 90% off-the-shelf availability of parts, GBES, like other JCB dealers maximises uptime and makes owning and running JCB equipment a stress-free experience for customers, informs Sandhu.

Meanwhile, another pioneer of the

backhoe, Case, has a model range starting from the baby in the family - the 570T. Then there is the slightly heavier spec version of the same in the 570ST. The 580T and ST, the 590ST and 695T round off the line-up.

The difference between the two versions is that the ST has more power and higher flow hydraulics, even though the basic machine remains the same.

“The backhoe market is seeing a lot of competition in the region for a while now.

And Case is doing quite well in terms of market share. We are currently among the top brands in the total Middle East’s backhoe market,” says Franco Invernizzi, senior business director, Middle East and Africa, CNH Industrial Construction Equipment.

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Interestingly the 570 is made at the company’s plant in India, while the other models are all made in Italy.

When asked about the difference this might make, Invernizzi explains: “All our plants, in India, Italy or elsewhere, are up to the same Case standards and are WCM certified. Quality-wise there is nothing to choose between the products of our plants from separate geographies, as they are built to the same exacting standards that Case sets worldwide. However,

The India-made 570ST is Case Construction Equipment’s best-selling backhoe in the Middle East. It is feature-rich yet has a significant cost advantage.

manufacturing the 570 in India does give us certain advantages in terms of cost savings on labour and other overheads, which we can pass on to our customers here.”

The made-in-India machine has become Case’s best seller in the region and not just on price point alone. “The 570T is designed to suit the demands and conditions of the Indian market, which the Middle East shares somewhat. For example, we designed a larger cab for the 570, capable of

Built with a focus

neW sdlg backhoe for me SDLG’s new B877F sideshift

handle almost any job”.

The new model also features a 55-degree steering

backhoe loader targets the

The B877F, part of the

Middle Eastern and African

SDLG F-series, is equipped

angle which provides high

markets, is half a tonne

with an improved loader

manoeuvrability, particularly

lighter than its predecessor

linkage system to provide high

advantageous when

the B877, and features a new

breakout force of 48kN and

working in confined areas.

engine, greater cab space and

comes with a 1m3 capacity

Of particular interest to the

enhanced cooling capacity, as

loader bucket as standard.

Middle East market, the B877F

well as updated loader linkages

SDLG says that with improved

has been fitted with a larger

and other improvements.

kinematics, it is now easier

radiator capable of handling

to anchor the machine when

ambient temperatures of

Henrik Sjöstrand says that

using the excavator bucket.

50 degrees Celsius. The cab

whether operating the

It also offers better control

air conditioning has been

loader or the excavator, “the

of the excavator arm when

improved too with outlets

new B877F has the power

repositioning, better stability

from the ceiling providing

and manoeuvrability to

and more efficient excavating.

a 30% increase in cooling.

SDLG product manager

transporting two more people besides the operator in air-conditioned comfort. This is one popular in the Indian market, where backhoes often transport technicians and other personnel to and within job sites. And since a lot of the construction industry in the Middle East employs people from India, this is a habit that they bring with them here.”

Global number one Caterpillar has an entrenched market position in the GCC through the strength of its dealers. Caterpillar recently updated its backhoe line with the new 426F2, aimed at markets in the Middle East and Africa. Offering a highly configurable design, it has a Side Shift frame and provides customers with additional choices, allowing the selection of a more base-specification model or a highly configured machine to match budget and operating needs. Some of the options are two- or four-wheel drive, backhoe loader or excavator control pattern, cab climate control packages, and specified Product Link technology levels.

The 426F2’s high pump oil flow delivers high hydraulic performance, and load-sensing hydraulics enable the Cat to tackle a variety of applications, ranging from loading and carrying to full-depth trenching.

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expanding the range

jcb shrinks the backhoe the British manufacturer.

market with its extensive range

The unit is capable of

“The 3CX Compact has a side-

of backhoe loaders, JCB took

travel speeds up to 40kph,

shift chassis on the back rather

its line-up a stage further with

allowing it to be easily roaded

than a centre-mount chassis…

the introduction last year of

between jobs or work areas.

it allows that back end to

a compact model – a smaller

JCB also provides solution

move from one side to the

version of its existing popular

packs to customise the 3CX

other. With the patch planer

3CX, the 3CX Compact.

Compact to specific tasks.

on the back, you can plane

For example, the 3CX Pothole

a square area easily with the

CON/AGG in Las Vegas,

Master is configured with a

machine stopped in one place.

and aimed initially at the

skid-steer hitch in the front to

It doesn’t have to reposition.”

advanced markets, the 3CX

engage attachments such as a

Compact is a smaller version

sweeper, while a small patch

implies, the model is only

of the standard 3CX, yet

planer has been designed to be

1.95m wide and 2.74m high,

retains the speed and power

mounted on the backhoe end.

making it 35% smaller than

Unveiled at the CONEXPO-

of the larger machine, says

Delivering the power and productivity needed for high performance jobs, the new 426F2 backhoe loader can be equipped with up to a 1.05m3 loader bucket offering a 7t tipping load at breakout point. Its standard 4.3m-long standard excavator-style stick delivers a 4.7m maximum digging depth and 4.03m loading height.

The machine is powered by the 68.5kW Cat 3054C 4-cylinder diesel engine with advanced cooling system designed for efficient and reliable operation in ambient temperature reaching 50-degrees Celsius. An externally mounted engine precleaner offers quick filter servicing for customers working in dusty conditions.

Its Cat four-speed Power-Shuttle transmission delivers effortless gear changes, up to 40kmh road speeds and matched gear ratios for optimum performance in all applications.

Whether equipped with standard two-wheel or optional four-wheel drive, the new 426F2 backhoe loader features standard 100% differential lock, in the rear axle, to provide maximum traction in poor ground conditions.

The machine’s parallel lift loader arms provide the operator with excellent forward visibility, exceptional breakout forces reaching 60.4kN and

product manager, JCB, said:

Already dominating the global

At the launch, Diego Butzke,

a high lift capacity of 3.6t at full height.

General Purpose (GP) or Multipurpose (MP) buckets are available to precisely match the customer’s needs.

With five models in Cat’s F-Series - including the 426, 428 and 434 each can be ordered with one of two engine options. The smallest 422F is offered with a naturally aspirated diesel engine that puts out 56.5kW gross power, or a direct injection turbo (DIT) engine outputting 68.5kW gross.

Chinese maker SDLG is another

Cat offers five models of backhoes in the region to suit a variety of requirements, all with the back-up of its superb dealers and parts availability.

As the Compact moniker

a standard 3CX backhoe.

player in the region’s backhoe market.

Owned by Volvo CE and represented in the region by Famco, SDLG is keen to take the fight to the market leaders.

“SDLG’s backhoes loaders have been in the Middle East for several years and we have received total acceptance from customers. The backhoe will continue its important role in the Middle East in future, and, together with Famco, we are well-positioned to benefit from it,” says Jackie Sun, region manager MENA, SDLG.

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