Capital Equipment News February 2020

full range of motion. The GNSS receivers are bolted to the machine, which increases uptime and reduces costs associated with potential receiver, mast or machine damage when using the dual 3D GNSS system. The aggressive blade angle, optimised moldboard curvature and large throat clearance allow material to roll more freely along blade, increasing efficiency. The hydraulic demand fan automatically adjusts speed according to cooling requirements, resulting in more power to the ground and improved fuel efficiency. The engine idle shutdown timer is available to shut down engine after a set period of time, thus saving fuel and helping reduce emissions. With performance in mind, the programmable Autoshift option simplifies operation by allowing transmission to be programmed to shift at optimal points to match application. Meanwhile, the Power Shift Countershaft Transmission matches the engine, maximising power to the ground. The Electronic Throttle Control helps improve productivity by providing best match of horsepower and torque for application demands. Several Cat technologies place this machine at the forefront of the motor grader industry. For example, the Shuttle Shift allows smooth, fast direction shifts without requiring the operator to manipulate the throttle or inching pedal. Cat Product Link aids equipment management with remote monitoring capabilities, thus allowing fleet owners to cast an eye on their mission critical assets all the time. The optional Stable Blade improves grading precision by decreasing engine speed at 15% intervals when machine bounce is detected, then increases engine rpm systematically when the grader stabilises. The optional Auto Articulation allows the operator to articulate automatically while steering in tight spaces or around curves, obstacles and turnarounds. The optional Cat GRADE with Cross Slope helps maintain desired cross slope by automatically controlling one side of the blade. The optional Cat AccuGrade uses positioning and guidance technologies, machine sensors and automatic blade control to help get to grade faster, easier and more efficiently. Meanwhile, the Cat Advanced Control Joysticks – an optional feature – allows the operator to control automated grading solutions efficiently and safely without removing their hands from the joysticks. SDLG G9290 The new G9290 is the first motor grader from SDLG in the heavy-duty size class, with its strength and capacity making it

The new G9290 is the first motor grader from SDLG in the heavy- duty size class.

Efficiency is one of the key design focus areas of the new Cat 150 AWD. A case in point is the Eco mode, which delivers up to 10% better fuel efficiency without productivity loss

The G9290’s circle turn, said to be exclusive to SDLG, uses twin-gear hydraulic cylinders to provide instant, high-output torque, enabling moldboard rotation under heavy loads

The Cat 150 AWD’s joystick controls with electronically adjustable control pods reduce hand and arm movement by 78%, helping reduce operator fatigue

SDLG graders feature an asymmetric drawbar ball stud that can be rotated 180° in order to keep the drawbar in horizontal level position – vital when performing fine grading

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