Modern Quarrying Q1 2020

more efficiently this can be achieved, the higher the output. “Babcock’s range of Volvo wheel loaders and excavators, complemented by matching haulers, are expressly aimed at streamlining this process in a safe and efficient manner. Tonnes and cost per hour determine the operation’s success and therefore its profitability,” adds Vaughan. Ideal excavator range Babcock’s comprehensive range of loading and hauling equipment caters for small, medium and large quarries. In the excavator range, Lance Mannix, GM Sales – Babcock’s equipment business, says the Volvo EC480DL is the optimal solution for small to medium-sized quarries, while the EC750DL is the ideal solution for larger quarries that produce in excess of 1-million tonnes per year. “If you are looking for a strong and reliable excavator to handle tough conditions then look no further than the EC480DL. Whether you are working on a quarry, in mass excavation or any other application, this production machine has the quality and durability you need to work on demanding job sites,” says Mannix. The heavy-duty superstructure undercover plates increase the EC480DL’s durability by providing additional protection to the underside of the machine in tough applications – preventing damage from rock and debris. The reinforced idler frame, track links and bottom rollers are built to withstand tough conditions for improved durability and reliability in demanding applications. The EC750DL ticks all the right boxes for big quarry operations looking to fulfil their high production needs. Specifically designed for challenging applications, the Volvo EC750DL crawler excavator is powered by a Volvo D16 engine delivering increased horsepower and improved fuel efficiency. Testimony to the machine’s growing prominence is that Babcock reports that it has over 250 machines operating in the field in a very short space of time. For a more productive and fuel efficient operation, the new electrohydraulic system puts superior control in the operator’s hands.

The Volvo EC480DL is the optimal solution for small to medium-sized quarries.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The EC750DL crawler excavator ticks all the right boxes for big quarry operations looking to fulfil their high production needs

With its Volvo range of machinery built for optimal loading and hauling, and the comprehensive range of services, Babcock is well-placed to be a partner of choice for the quarrying industry

On the larger end of the scale, the L350H wheel loader’s optimal combination of power and balance enables it to move quickly and carry more

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Equipment’s loading tools and their complementary haulers measure up to the challenges of heavy-duty applications with their robust design and powerful, fuel- efficient engines,” says Vaughan. Volvo CE is synonymous with quarrying andmining and these machines have been at the heart of mineral extraction and the quarrying of aggregates for generations. Explaining the significance of efficient loading and hauling in a quarry operation, Vaughan says this cyclical process is central to every quarry, and the

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