Capital Equipment News October 2017

“CareTrack presents infinite opportunities to help you get the most out of your machine, from fuel consumption data to machine location and usage reports.”

also larger for greater operator comfort. The wide access cab allows for smooth entry and exit and the operator seat has a double slide enabling it to recline to a horizontal position. A quieter working environment is achieved through strategic component positioning and superior sealing of the cab, while the rigid cab construction and liquid-filled viscous cab mounts minimise cab vibration for fatigue- free operation. Telemetry solutions Telemetry solutions have become the gold standard of the equipment industry and OEMs have made significant headway in developing their own solutions in this regard. For example, the Kobelco range of excavators can be integrated with the Bell Fleetm@tic fleet monitoring system to enable fleet owners to monitor their whole fleet with one, user-friendly telematics system. CareTrack, Volvo Construction Equipment’s telematics system, allows access to a wide range of machine information designed to save customers time and money. It reduces fuel costs, optimises machine and operator performance and proactively manages service and maintenance. “CareTrack also allows our customers to optimise productivity, manage their

machines and increase uptime. Planning service and maintenance requirements in advance reduces risks and downtime. Through CareTrack, it’s possible for the local Volvo dealer to troubleshoot faults remotely – minimising service time,” says Teece. Teece adds that through operational reports you can identify excessive idle time that, in turn, can reduce fuel consumption, non-productive machine hours and service costs. The system can highlight potential problems before they happen to save on costly maintenance bills. “CareTrack presents infinite opportunities to help you get the most out of your machine. From fuel consumption data to machine location and usage reports, the system provides access to a wealth of information that will have a noticeable impact on a business,” concludes Teece. b

are just a few examples of the time and care taken by designers to ensure the best operator comfort,” says Teece. Coetzer is of the view that operator comfort reduces operator fatigue, which positively influences productivity. “The key to operator comfort is operator-friendly controls, and the Kobelco range has a comfortable and spacious cab with excellent visibility, a powerful automatic air-conditioner, easy to understand displays and smooth controls,” he says. The travel pedal in the Kobelco range is

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