Capital Equipment News November 2016

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Greater flexibility with new Atlas Copco XATS 900E Shown for the first time at MINExpo International, Atlas Copco Construction Equipment’s new XATS 900E electric portable air compressor features four pre- set flow and pressure selections to give contractors versatility and rental centres greater flexibility in their fleet offering for improved return on investment. The compressor features a high- efficiency 160 kW WEG 22 motor. The electric motor gives contractors a cost-effective alternative to traditional diesel-powered air compressors because electricity prices are less volatile than fuel costs. The XATS 900E operates at a very quiet 73 decibels, about the same as a vacuum cleaner, which allows contractors to work in noise-sensitive areas, such as near hospitals or schools. Hiller to take the reins at DEUTZ Dr Frank Hiller (50) is to be appointed as a member of the Board of Management of DEUTZ AG and its Chairman with effect from 1 January 2017. He succeeds the current Chairman of the Board of Management, Dr Helmut Leube (63), who is retiring on 31 December 2016. Dr Hiller has spent his entire career in industry, most recently as a member of the Executive Board at MAN Truck & Bus AG (from 2009) and of the Management Board at Leoni AG (since 2014). “We are delighted to have appointed someone as the new Chairman of the Management Board of DEUTZ AG who has considerable experience within our industry both on the engineering side and in sales and market- ing,” says Hans-Georg Härter, Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Atlas Copco Construction Technique has handed over an RTEX handheld pneu- matic breaker to Dries Fouché and Shaun Sirchia, franchise owners of Talisman Hire in Kya Sand, Johannesburg, which they won in a lucky draw during the Talisman Suppliers Day held in August 2016. The relationship between Atlas Copco and Talisman Hire spans over more than a decade. Fouché, who attributes the good relationship between the two companies to the shared synergies of quality products backed by service excellence, says that it is an absolute pleasure doing business with Atlas Copco. Talisman Hire Kya Sand carries the Atlas Copco TEX32 heavy duty pneumatic general demolition breaker which is designed for medium-hard to hard material applications and is also suited . RTEX breaker for Talisman Hire Kya Sand

CASE READIES FOR TUNISIAN ROAD CONSTRUCTION

CASE recently demonstrated the prowess of its machines in extreme weather and terrain conditions.

With its wide range of equipment for the road-building industry, CASE Construction is positioning itself for planned large-scale projects for the development of Tunisia’s road infrastructure, which will require highly productive and reliable equipment to meet the country’s objectives. The Tunisian government views the extension and upgrading of the country’s road infrastructure as a major challenge in its aim to improve access between its regions – vital for the development of its transport sector and its economy. The country’s presidency has allocated €3,5 billion for the construction, refurbishment and maintenance of roads and motorways through to 2020. The country’s infrastructure development projects are also attracting funds from in- ternational financing organisations. For ex- ample, in July 2015, the World Bank granted a €180 million loan to refurbish 146 km of roads in some of the least developed regions in Tunisia, and in February 2016, the Europe- an Investment Bank signed a €150 million framework loan agreement to modernise German compact equipment specialist Wacker Neuson says maximising produc- tivity and minimising operating costs are always top of mind during its product de- sign, and the new 3503 excavator is cer- tainly no exception. “The 3503 features a unique vertical dig- ging system (VDS) which not only makes it possible to work safely on slopes but can lead to savings in material and time by as much as 25%,” notes Eugene Brown, re- gional president for Wacker Neuson Africa. “With local industry currently in an econom- ic strangle-hold, savings of this substantial nature are welcome news for customers and end-users.” Operator fatigue is not only a safety risk, but it can also affect productivity levels, says Brown. “The cabin is the operator’s office so it is imperative that this work

main arteries in the south of Tunis to ease traffic congestion. CASE recently used a road building event in the country to demonstrate the performance and capabilities of its machines in extreme weather and terrain conditions. CASE invit- ed construction companies operating in the infrastructure sector to see its road-building equipment in action and test-drive the ma- chines in real job site conditions. The event, organised jointly with importer Sotradies at its premises in Sousse, highlight- ed the qualities of the CASE machines devel- oped specifically for road building operations in North Africa. The star of the show was the 18 t CASE 865B grader. It is one of three mod- els in the B Series, which has gained good reputation for the ability to work in all environ- ments and their high productivity. For higher performance, the Variable Horse Power on the 865B model maximises operation thanks to the triple horsepower engine curve. The transmission combines the torque converter typical smoothness for fine grading with the direct drive solution for full power transfer. b

New Wacker Neuson 3503 excavator maximises productivity

space offers all-round comfort and safety. The 3503’s large door provides fast, easy and safe access to and from the excavator’s well dimensioned cabin which also meets the ISO 6394 specified sound pressure level of 74 dB(A),” he adds. b The machine’s vertical digging system can lead to savings in material and time by as much as 25%.

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