Capital Equipment News August 2018

previous B877. Half a tonne lighter than the B877, the B877F is an 8-t sideshift backhoe loader with a 1 m³ standard loader bucket and maximum lifting capacity of 3 224 kg. It comes with a new engine, increased cab space, enhanced cooling capacity, as well as a state-of-the-art loader linkage, among several other improvements. Sheppard says a key talking point is that the new backhoe loader benefits from several new feature upgrades, but comes at a very competitive price. In fact, it is the only machine in its price category that comes with an aircon as standard, says Sheppard. Craig Sanday, regional sales manager – Equipment at Babcock, says the B877F comes with an improved loader linkage system that provides better breakout force. “What’s more, the kinematics have been improved. It is now easier to anchor the machine when using the excavator bucket,” says Sanday. “It also offers better control of the excavator arm when repositioning, better stability and more efficient excavat- ing. It also features a 55-degree steering angle, providing greater manoeuvrability that is particularly advantageous when working in confined spaces.” Inside the machine, one of the biggest changes comes in the form of a new engine. The B877F is fitted with a 70 kW Yuchai motor featuring the same power as the machine’s previous engine, but with much higher torque. Access to the engine is made easier through a larger, rear-hinged engine hood. To make maintenance easier, the filters and water separator have been grouped in the motor compartment. The B877F has also been fitted with a larger radiator, with an ambient temperature of 50°C. The improved cooling capacity leads to better performance in hot climates. Operator comfort Gone are the days when buying decisions paid no attention to operator comfort. With SDLG’s understanding that a comfortable operator is a productive one, the B877F’s new, spacious cab provides the operator with greater visibility around the machine, as well as greater space for turning between the loader and excavator operating positions. The ergonomic cab also features a streamlined layout and design of the machine’s controls, a new handbrake design, and a new parking brake that is easier to operate and has better brake force. Additionally, the differential lock switch has been moved from the side panel to the floor, resulting in easier use for the operator. “The air conditioning has been improved for this model, too. Outlets from the ceiling provide 30% increased cooling capacity

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Babcock has introduced three new SDLG machines that benefit from radical feature upgrades for improved productivity and reliability

An upgrade of the previous G9190, the G9220 motor grader provides an automatic mode of transmission, allowing operators to shift seamlessly between manual and automatic transmission

The B877F backhoe loader is an upgrade of the previous B877. It comes with a new engine, increased cab space, enhanced cooling capacity and loader linkage

A major talking point on the SDLG L958F wheel loader is the new SDLG VRT200 transmission, which offers an 8% increase in efficiency over the previous L Series model

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