Page 29 - Construction_Opportunities_March_2023

MOTOR GRADERS

drive power shift transmission, advanced load sensing hydraulic
system, reliable driveline system, improved cabin aesthetics, High
integrally casted swing frame & 14ft Heavy duty mouldboard. It LEAD STORY
offers excellent adaptability in various mining and construction
sites while providing enhanced performance.
SMG series Grader has excellent traction and powerful blade
downforce and is designed with the operator’s needs in mind.
Easy to operate and maintain, it’s a machine that’s built for hard
work in the toughest conditions. The long wheelbase, long blade
base, and optimum weight distribution of the SMG200C-8 provide
a smooth grade finish as well as high cutting capacity at the
moldboard edge. This improves productivity by ensuring high
downforce.
Schwing Stetter is currently offering the XCMG GR1705 model with
a base operating weight of 15 tons, a Weichai engine, and a 12
feet blade configuration. To enable the motor grader achieve
high precision motion control, and deliver quantity and qualitative
grading, XCMG’s high horsepower motor grader features an
intelligent variable load sensing hydraulic system. XCMG motor
graders are equipped with top technologies like the CRDi
electronic engine with the most reliable ZF transmission with auto
and manual gear shifting, and a variable piston. Schwing Stetter–
XCMG motor graders come with an arc shaped moldboard for
hassle-free grading and rolling effect in all types of applications,
and a standard HVAC cabin. The motor graders are designed to
reduce operating and owning costs of customers. A prominent
feature is the ‘No-Spin’ technology. The machines also have self-
locking differential for anti-skid performance, which is quite vital
to maintain the machine’s stability when working on undulated
mining and road construction sites.
Komatsu’s recent addition GD535-6 motor grader comes with
auto-manual selectable lock-up torque converter transmission
and long wheelbase & short turning radius. The lock-up torque
converter transmission is specially designed for Komatsu graders.
maintenance in coal mines. This capacity is the 2nd largest in This provides both efficiency of direct shifting and operability of
the world and only Caterpillar has a model bigger than this. These automatic shifting. The long wheelbase enables high levelling
machines are fitted with all the state of the art electronics, latest performance and easier to set the blade position. Long wheelbase
technologies like telematics, geo location, it also has performance also contributes to expanding blade reach in combination with
monitoring as there are transmitters fitted in all the circuits. “Apart large articulation angle. Additionally, the minimum turning radius
from this, we will have the break -by -wire system, which is a radar still short with wide steering angle, serves high manoeuvrability.
fitted in the machine which can detect obstacles up to a range of The Komatsu CEV Stage-V engine is productive, dependable and
80 meters in reverse and 12 meters in forward. So, what happens is efficient.
if the operator doesn’t notice someone crossing, the radar system With ultra-low emissions, it provides a lower environmental impact
intervenes and the give out an alarm while and a superior performance to help reduce operating costs and
also proportionately start breaking to avoid lets the operator work in complete peace of mind. Excellent
any collisions. The next step would be to visibility of hexangular floor and rear layout side pillar boosts
make the steering automatic by using a operator’s confidence and productivity in all grader applications.
combination of lasers and radars. That’s Well-positioned blade linkage provides an unobstructed view of
where the machines will reach in 3 to the moldboard and front tires. Low profile canopy is designed to
5 years from now. We are working with a ensure ROPS/FOPS (ISO 3471/ISO 3449) certification.
couple of companies on that front,” informs As can be seen in all the above products, motor graders
Amarnath Ramachandran, MD, Arx. companies are laying immense thrust on offering higher capacity
Sany recently introduced the all-new SANY SMG200C-8 EPA machines to meet demand for higher productivity. They are also
Tier 4 Mining Motor Grader, equipped with 250hp fuel efficient, ramping up their service support capabilities with a view to serve
powerful & reliable Cummins engine for enhanced customer their customers better. As we chart future growth trajectory, tighter
earnings. It is also accommodated with superior features like project completion timelines are going to be a major driving force
quick response electronically gear shifting Joystick operated direct for the growth of motor graders in the country.

MARCH 2023|CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES 29