VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
50 years of dumper expertise
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ince 2012, the Wacker Neuson centre of expertise for dumpers and excavators has been located in Hörsching near Linz, Austria. Here the research, development and production of the latest and next generation of machines take place, building on a collective experience that can be traced back to 1971. Wacker Neuson’s entr y into the dumper class began at the turn of the millennium, when the then Neuson Baumaschinen acquired Ebbs & Radinger – an Austrian OEM with a long-established track record. “In developing our dumpers, we always think one step ahead,” explains Stefan Kurzmann, product expert for dumpers at Wacker Neuson. “On the one hand, we optimise already time-tested and
Wacker Neuson’s DW15e electric wheel dumper
proven models in matters of safety, ergonomics, per formance and handling. On the other, issues such as digitalisation and electrification play a growing role in further development.” A prime example is Wacker Neuson’s 1.5 t payload DW15e electric wheel dumper. The dumper is equipped with an electric motor for the drive system and another motor for the hydraulics. In comparison with conventional models, sound levels have been reduced by more than 20 decibels to 60 dB(A), which is equivalent to normal room volume. Compared to conventional machines, the electric drive is virtually maintenance-free.
The Wacker Neuson DV 90 dual-view dumper has an approximate payload capacity of 9 t. The hydrostatic drive enables the machine to accelerate from a stop to a maximum speed of 30 km/h without loss of traction
Per formance outputs for the DW15e are also on par with the OEM’s 1.5 t payload diesel-powered 1601 dumper, but without the added fuel burn costs.
Dual-view dumpers Another key innovation is the development of the Wacker Neuson dual-view dumper series, which comes to market in a threemodel line-up. The dual-view concept allows for a comfortable and quick change of the seat position through a 180-degree turn of the entire operating and seat console. In this way, the operator always has per fect vision in the direction of travel during transportation, loading and unloading. The rotation can be per formed conveniently from the driver’s seat by simply unlocking the seat console and turning it around. This makes these machines ideally suited for confined applications where manoeuvrability is limited – such as in tunnel projects and urban road construction sites. Depending on the machine, payloads range from 6 t to 10 t. Products like the DW15e and dual-view dumper underscore Wacker Neuson’s reputation for pioneering designs that build on five decades of development. They also continue to position the OEM as the trendsetter for new interpretations on a highly versatile materials handling solution for construction and general industr y.
Ergonomic and safety design improvements have advanced significantly in the past few decades
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IMIESA September 2021
