Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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ROLLOUTS 8 AGGREGATES MANAGER / March 2018 Versatile attachment options Gehl introduces a new line of track loaders, its Pilot Series. The three all- new models include the RT185 with 1,850 pounds of rated operating capac- ity at 35-percent tipping load; the RT215 with 2,150 pounds of rated operat- ing capacity at 35-percent tipping load; and the RT255 with 2,550 pounds of rated operating capacity at 35-percent tipping load. The line features pilot-operated joystick controls for one-to-one proportional control over the drive system. IdealTrax Automatic Track Tensioning is included on the series. Self-leveling lift action keeps the attachment level as the lift arm is raised and lowered. A two-speed hydrostatic drive system allows for travel speeds up to 8.9 mph. The line is outfitted with a skid-attach plate and the All-tach attachment mounting system for use with a variety of attachments. Manitou Group | www.manitou-group.com Hybrid impact crusher reduces energy costs Keestrack will introduce its diesel electric hybrid R3/R3e at Inter- mat. The 33-ton track-mounted impact crusher is said to offer fast loading, short set-up times, and a high level of mobility. Extensive coverings and wide-opening doors and flaps offer accessibility to operational components for ease of maintenance. The crusher boasts a 30- by 38-inch inlet opening with a production rate of up to 275 tons per hour. Specially adapted crushing tools, a wide adjustment range for both impact aprons, and an overload system are standard. An optional single-deck afterscreen offers 30 percent more screening than the previous model, while the energy savings are estimated at 40 to 70 percent compared to conventional diesel hydraulic drives for its diesel electric crushing machines or fully hybrid solutions with optional plug-in power supply. Keestrack | www.keestrack.com Streamlined brake maintenance Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems rolls out its new air disc brake wear indicator tool. The patent-pending tool allows maintenance personnel to check brake pad and rotor thickness without removing the wheel or the brake pads from the caliper. Hendrickson | www.hendrickson-intl.com Unique steering enhances stability Launched in summer 2017, Liebherr completes its Stereoloader range with the introduction of two additional models and a new operator cab, which will debut at Intermat. The four-model lineup includes wheel loaders with an operating weight of between 6.1 and 10.1 short tons. The name of the loaders refers to their unique stereo steering, which is a combination of ar- ticulated steering and a steered rear axle. The articulated steering system is said to allow the operator to control the attachment more accurately while the steered rear axle allows the tilt angle to be reduced to 30 degrees with high maneuverability. The combination allows the loader's center of gravity to remain in the center, even when carrying a heavy load, for greater stabil- ity. For applications with longer travel distances, producers can request a version of these loaders that are capable of higher speeds. . Liebherr | www.liebherr.com