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WORLD’S FIRST FULLY-ELECTRIC TRACKED LOADERORLD’S FIRST FULLY-ELECTRIC TRACKED LOADER
EQUIPMENT Doosan Bobcat has unveiled what it says is the world’s first all-oosan Bobcat has unveiled what it says is the world’s first all-
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electric compact tracked loader, the new Bobcat T7X.
Making the announcement at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, US, Doosan
Bobcat said that the T7X is the first machine of its kind to be fully
electric, offering the benefits of eliminating hydraulic systems,
components, emissions and vibrations while providing cleaner,
quieter operation. According to the company, the machine is,
fully battery-powered, built to be more productive from the ground
up with electric actuation and propulsion, quieter with high-
performance torque and more powerful than any diesel-fuelled
track loader that has ever come before it – all while eliminating
any carbon emissions. The traditional hydraulic work group has
been replaced with an electrical drive system consisting of electric
cylinders and electric drive motors, which means virtually no fluids. operation time, or a full day of operation with intermittent use.
The T7X uses only one quart of eco-friendly coolant compared to To accompany the T7X, Bobcat will also introduce the world’s
57 gallons of fluid in its diesel/hydraulic equivalent model. first all-electric attachments. The first to be developed include
The all-electric platform is said to enable instantaneous power and an electrically powered auger to dig holes, an angle broom to
peak torque at every operating speed and, as it operates with zero sweep clean and a grapple to grab and hold materials. Doosan
emissions and reduced noise and vibration, it works quietly and Bobcat also announced a strategic partnership with US-based
efficiently in noise sensitive areas and indoors. Sunbelt Rentals, a leading rental equipment company with more
The T7X is powered by a 62KW lithium-ion battery from technology than 1,000 locations. The rental firm committed to a significant
partner Green Machine Equipment. While applications vary, each investment in a large fleet of Bobcat T7X all-electric compact track
charge can support common daily work operations – the use of loaders and electric compact excavators in North America, which
intelligent work modes allows for up to four hours of continuous will be co-branded and made available in 2022 and beyond.

MYCRANE SIGNS INDIAN FRANCHISEE KOMATSU EUROPE ANNOUNCES EXCAVATORS
Digital crane selection platform MyCrane has appointed a pan- EMISSIONS UPGRADE
India franchisee. Manufacturer Komatsu Europe has announced a major upgrade
The service will be operated in India by Mumbai-based Sahil for three wheeled excavators, enhancing their capabilities and
Freight Express Pvt Ltd. emissions standards. CEMENTITIOUS GROUTS | CHEMICAL DPC | PU FOAMS | FLEXIBLE
The partnership deal was signed at Expo 2020 Dubai, currently The upgraded Komatsu PW148-11, PW158-11 and PW160-11
taking place in the UAE. wheeled excavators now meet EU stage V emissions regulations, SEALING PU GROUTS | STRUCTURAL PU GROUTS | SILICATE GROUTS
MyCrane founder and director Andrei Geikalo said, “India has one and deliver more power, new features and values.
of the fastest digitising economies in the world, as well as a very The new products have been designed to deliver increased
positive outlook for the Indian cranes and construction sector, so operator comfort, smart safety initiatives, as well as overall
we are delighted to be opening the service in the country. enhanced specifications.
Growing demand With 20 kW more power for both the PW148-11and PW158-11, all the
MyCrane believes the crane market in India is expected to grow new Komatsu engines also bring higher productivity with lower fuel AN ISO 9001: 2015 COMPANY
strongly in the coming years due to the expansion of roads and consumption and faster uphill travel speed.
metro railways, and the routine maintenance and upgrading of How to reduce CO2 emissions WE HELP YOUR STRUCTURES STAY WATER-TIGHT
oil refineries, cement and power plants, which MyCrane believes A Komatsu Diesel particle filter is standard-equipped, enabling
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2020, a drop of 13.9 percent year-on-year. integrated joystick consoles.
Construction equipment industry is currently facing short term Michael Wadsack, product manager at Komatsu Europe, said: WATERPROOFING PROBLEMS? CONTACT US TODAY
challenges due to delay in mobilisation of projects and low rental “Every job has something special. And each one requires total
rates for the retail customers. commitment from our customers and their machine.
Going forward, with big tail of projects under various stage of “That’s what we designed these new Komatsu wheeled excavators
execution and the new projects awarded by the Government, for: maximum performance and operator comfort combined with
we expect the demand to trigger, however industry might get low operating costs and effort. Environment-friendly and powerful
impacted due to recent COVID - 19 restrictions. Rising inflation Komatsu technology and design gets the job done. Try it and JAN 2022
continues to be a worry. test it.” ASSESS BUILD CHEM PRIVATE LIMITED TPH BAUSYSTEME GMBH

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