Capital Equipment News March 2015

Doosan introduces new WHEEL LOADER RANGE

These environmentally friendly machines are driven by Doosan Tier 2 engines, which are less sensitive to fuel quality than Tier 3 en- gines, yet still offer reduced fuel consumption and low exhaust emissions. The Doosan air to air intercooler engines offer high torque and low rpm for improved response. High power and torque characteristics, coupled with ef- ficient synchronisation of the drive train with the hydraulic system, ensure optimum pro- ductivity, even in tough operating conditions. These machines have a smooth 4-gear trans- mission and clutch cut off via a brake pedal. The transmission has three modes of opera- tion – manual, automatic (automatic shift for all gears) and semi automatic (automatic with a ‘kick down’ for first gear). A large capacity transmission oil cooler ensures durable and stable operation of the transmission. The DL300A and DL420A units, which are widely used in local conditions, have the flexi- bility to handle diverse materials, including the loading and transporting of granular materials, as well as bulk loads. The DL300A wheel loader, with an 8 l Doosan DE08TIS engine (156 kW at 2100 rpm) engine and the DL420A wheel loader, with an 11 litre Doosan DE12TIS engine

W ith the addition of Doosan’s DLA wheel loader series to the range nearly two years ago, Doosan has significantly increased its position in the South African wheel loader market. “Doosan, which has been manufacturing heavy earthmoving equipment for over 40 years, has an ongoing development pro- gramme to manufacture robust machines with advanced design features and high performance materials, for optimum pro- ductivity, reduced running costs and low emissions,” says Rod Watson, managing di- rector, DISA Equipment (Pty) Limited, trading as Doosan, part of Invicta Holdings Limited. “This investment in the latest technology gives users the guarantee that Doosan ma- chines offer efficient output power, low fuel

consumption, minimal maintenance require- ments and extended service life. Operator safety, precise control and comfort are key to product advancement. “Doosan earthmoving equipment - which en- compasses heavy, wheel and mini excavators, articulated dump trucks (ADT’s), as well as wheel loaders and various attachments – has been designed to cope efficiently and safely in Africa’s harsh operating conditions.” The DLA series, which encompasses four wheel loaders - DL200A, DL250A, DL300A and DL420A – have bucket capacities between 2,0 m³ and 4,5 m³, with optimised breakout force and machine balance. The operating weight of these wheel loaders has been in- creased, with greater tipping load capacities.

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