Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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13 AGGREGATES MANAGER May 2015 by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief tdunphy@randallreilly.com Your complete guide to new and updated equipment and supplies in the aggregates industry. Loaders boast bucket- heaping ability KCMA Corp. rolls out the 95Z7 and 115Z7 XTreme wheel loaders. It says the units reflect recent demand for the short boom, load and carry, or two-pass configuration loaders. Both machines were tested in various applications and environments. KCMA says the results exceeded expectations for fuel economy and breakout force, but also notes that bucket-heaping ability stood out. The 9.0-cubic-yard 95Z7XT bucket weighed in at more than 15 tons with sand and 13 tons with gravel. That unit is also available with a 9.8-cubic-yard bucket, while the 115Z7XT is available with a 9.15-cubic-yard bucket. To accommodate the weight demands, the boom arms are shorter, thicker, and stronger. The bucket hydraulic cylinder bore is larger. The chassis was reinforced to handle additional torque and load, while the counterweight was also increased. KCMA Corp. | www.kawaskiloaders.com Fuel-efficient Tier 4 dozers John Deere's 550K, 650K, and 700K Crawler Dozers meet Tier 4 Final emission standards and offer features such as Eco Mode, which can offer fuel savings of approximately 20 percent without any loss of productivity. A new push-button throttle controls en- gine rpm, as opposed to a rotary dial. The 550K and 650K incor- porate a PowerTech 4.5L diesel engine with 92 horsepower and 104 horsepower, respectively. The 700K boasts a PowerTech 6.8L diesel engine with 130 horsepower. DPF cleaning occurs automati- cally, with up to 15,000 hours before ash removal. Additional cus- tomer favorite features include blade shake and courtesy lighting. John Deere | www.JohnDeere.com Crusher duty motor Baldor Electric says its new line of crusher duty motors feature improved reliability, performance, and energy efficiency to help lower the total cost of ownership. Baldor-Reliance crusher duty motors are engineered for the demanding high-torque applications and harsh environments of the ag- gregate, cement, and mining industries. It is available in frame sizes 180T to 449T and power range of 5 to 350 horsepower. The rugged cast-iron design is said to minimize vibration and bearing temperature. With higher breakdown and locked rotor torque performance, the manufacturer says Baldor-Reliance crusher duty motors meet the demands of the toughest crushing applications. Baldor Electric | www.baldor.com