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HITACHI rEVEALS NEW TELEMATICS API
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) has announced new
products to improve fleet and data management. EQUIPMENT
The firm is now providing a new telematics application
programming interface (API) for customers with different brands
of equipment, who want to view their machine data in one place.
CASE LAUNCHES THrEE ‘KINGS’ ONTO bACKHOE LOADEr The Hitachi telematics API system will allow them to receive
MArKET the data from different OEM remote monitoring systems into a
In a live virtual event, Case Construction Equipment introduced platform of their choice.
its new SV range of backhoe loaders to the European market. This includes existing manufacturer-supplied platforms or an
Case has produced these construction workhorses for more than independent fleet management software.
60 years, dubbing its models ‘kings’ of backhoe loaders. using the system also gives customers the option to receive data
The company said the 580SV, 590SV and 695SV machines on their fleet every 10 or 60 minutes, or every 24 hours if they
are already available in selected markets, but Europe-wide prefer, according to the company.
availability was coming soon.
The event included testimonials from construction professionals ABAX fleet management
around Europe who had individually tested the loaders, with In addition, Hitachi is also working closely with fleet management
many of them praising the digging and breakout force, as well telematics company ABAX to provide a comprehensive fleet
as increased visibility along the boom, achieved through the use management system to owners of mixed equipment fleets.
of in-line cylinders. wThe new loaders promise the same power This device-free solution, A Smart Connect, enables customers
and torque as the predecessor ST machines, but with reduced to monitor the location and operational information of all their
emissions and the potential for fuel savings of up to 10% when construction equipment, as well as tools, vehicles and other
using the new Eco Mode, as well as through features such as auto assets with one set of login details.
idle and auto engine shutdown.
NEW LIEbHErr FOr DArCY PACHECO
Live machine walkaround Cargo handling and special transport company Darcy Pacheco
In an extended machine walk around, product manager umberto Soluções de Peso has taken delivery of an 800 tonne capacity
Celestini highlighted the loaders’ 3.6 litre Stage V-compliant Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1.
engine, delivering performance of up to 82kW and 460nm, plus The heavy-duty 9-axle crane was ordered with a telescopic
a maintenance-free after-treatment system. He said the engine boom extension and 91 metre luffing jib.
was an evolution of the F36 model, designed by engine and Its first job is maintenance operations at a thermoelectric plant
powertrain specialist FPT. in the northeast of Brazil. After that it will be used mainly for the
The engine’s after-treatment system was specifically designed maintenance of petrochemical and pulp industry plants, as well
for applications with working cycles that generally generate low as the upkeep of wind farms.
exhaust temperatures and include frequent stop and go cycles. With this crane, one is able to perform services that used to
Low rate exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) enables nOx reduction perform with crawler cranes, benefiting from greater mobility and
with compact selective catalytic reduction (SCR) dimensions while the possibility of operating in more restricted locations.
optimised diesel particulate filter (DPF) technology ensures high Reducing fuel
removal of particulate matter (PM) at low operating temperatures. In addition to the VarioBase support system it has the optional
eco mode and Ecodrive functions to save fuel and reduce noise.
Operator comfort and productivity
Perhaps the greatest change from previous loaders was seen in MEC LAUNCHES MICrO SCISSOr UPDATE
the newly-designed cab, with 10% more interior space, legroom California-based manufacturer MEC Aerial Work Platforms has
improvements that allow easier seat rotation and four times the announced an update to its Micro 19 scissor lift.
storage space of the predecessor models. According to the firm, the new version comes with fixed rails that
Visibility has also been enhanced, with redesigned pillars fit through standard doorways and lower stowed platform height
improving both comfort and safety, plus a new king-class seat entry and exit. MEC has reduced the overall height to 1.99m to
and a number of ergonomic operator control developments. meet the taller guardrail regulation of 1.1m.
The new Backhoe Loader SV Series is the highest performing, most
productive, fuel efficient and reliable backhoe loader available. MEC Micro 19 specifications
On the operator experience, the new Backhoe Loader SV Series Performance capabilities include a maximum lift capacity of
has many improvements that add up to big productivity gains. 227kg (500lbs), an indoor working height of 7.6m (24ft) and an
A relocated parking brake, new speedometer option, regrouped outdoor working height of 6.5m (21ft). Weighing 1,300kg, the Micro
switches on the right-hand console, new integrated F-n-R switch 19 offers a stowed width of 81cm (32in) and a length of 152cm
in the loader control lever on the Power Shift model, new joystick (60in). It is powered by a maintenance-free 24v AGM battery pack
roller switch for extending dipper operation and relocated and incorporates fully proportional drive and lift controls and up
stabiliser levers all add up to time savings. to 25% grade ability.

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