Modern Quarrying Q2 2022

COVER STORY

The excavator employs reliable digging structures and hydraulic, electrical and undercarriage components.

The spacious and quiet operator station is designed with convenience in mind.

The machines display qualities and strength in areas that would normally easily fail. Our design is cognisant of those areas that cause money spend. We attempt to master and strengthen those areas and present customers with a stronger, more robust machine.

features include wet-sleeve cyl inder liners, heavy-duty cooling systems and extended service intervals. The E300 LC combines power with smooth and low-effort control. The performance of the excavators is achieved through four power modes (low, econ omy, standard and high) and three work modes (lift, dig and, hammer/bidirectional auxiliary) to deliver the right power for maximum productivity and strong digging force. Trademark of John Deere excavators “The trademark of all John Deere

construction machines, not just excavators, is performance, uptime and cost of operations,” says Makgate. “The machines display qualities and strength in areas that would normally easily fail. Our design is cognisant of those areas that cause money spend. We attempt to master and strengthen those areas and present customers with a stronger, more robust machine.” Marrying maximal digging forces, swing torques and lift capacities with smooth control and multifunction capabilities “The shorter the stick, the higher the breakout force. If the stick is longer, one sacrifices the breakout

Griffiths Makgate, John Deere’s Construction and Forestry Sales Manager: Africa and Middle East.

hydraulics system, Makgate explains that John Deere has added more rollers to its under carriages, as more rollers absorb more weight, increases movement and the durability of the machine. “There are many maintenance free components to our undercarriage to ensure that more uptime is ensured,” adds Makgate. Other durability-enhancing

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MODERN QUARRYING QUARTER 2 | 2022