EXCAVATION
EXCELLENCE
JOHN DEERE’S LATEST RANGE OF EXCAVATORS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO BE PUT TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA. THE E210, E210LC, E230LC, E240, E240LC, E260LC, E330LC, E360, E380LC, AND E400LC EXCAVATORS ALL PROVIDE GENEROUS MUSCLE FOR MASS EXCAVATION.
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ith infrastructure poised as one of the sectors ready to help the Australian economy recover from the economic effects of COVID-19, new projects are being announced almost daily. The Federal Government has a $100 billion dollar pipeline of projects and in April 2020 Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Development Minister Michael McCormack said there were 3500 federally funded projects underway. As these projects get underway, reliable, durable and strong machinery will be required to ensure that contractors can deliver these projects on time. John Deere has just released its latest range of excavators the E210, E210LC, E230LC, E240, E240LC, E260LC, E330LC, E360, E380LC, and E400LC in Australia and these are expected
to aid in projects large and small. Each excavator features a Deere PowerTech Plus engine which works to deliver fuel efficiency and is fully integrated with John Deere’s Intelligent Hydraulic (JD-IHC) system to help provide a fast, smooth response. Building on the strength of John Deere excavators, this range does not compromise on smooth control and multifunction capability that have become features of John Deere excavators. For the operator, a redesigned cab presents new ergonomic automotivequality styling, a new touch-screen monitor, and intuitive controls. Expanded bucket options and additional auxiliary hydraulic lines also allow operators to power a wide array of attachments. Jeff Kraft, Managing Director for Asia Pacific
and Africa at John Deere Construction and Forestry, says this series of excavators are powerful and productive, yet efficient and easy to run, helping many projects to achieve their full potential. “Our excavators are built tough to deliver excellent uptime, with heavy-duty booms and arms, a robust electrical system, optimised hydraulic routing, and other features driven by customer feedback and inspiration,” Mr. Kraft says. The undercarriage of the excavators is sealed and lubricated to prevent wear. Each machine also features a heavy-duty welded X-frame to provide a solid and stable platform. Sloped track frames on the excavators help to resist material build up to decrease cleaning time at the beginning and end
Contractors can choose full-length track guides and double-grouser track shoes as an option for rocky or mountainous terrain.
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