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I DA U N I V E R S A L Au g u s t - S e p te m b e r 2 0 2 3 35 time on an excavator of this size, as well." In addition, the EC500 will offer on-board weighing, an option that will provide operators real-time insights, concerning their bucket's loads. To ensure they have optimal loads, opera- tors can establish limits for each hauler and truck type. From there, the on-board weighing system will count every bucket that's unloaded in a pre-defi ned truck loading zone, as the total tonnage that's moved is also recorded for each shift or day. Featuring new electric joysticks, which offer operators a higher amount of control over its hydraulic system than other excavators did, the EC500 has hydraulic pumps that can either operate together or disconnect virtually. As a result, operators can control the excavator's boom without negatively impacting its track speed, leading to smooth rides and further safety. At the same time, fuel effi ciency will improve, cycle times will decline and controllability will increase. "Furthermore, the EC500's Comfort Drive Control allows operators to move forward and backward, while also steering with two proportional switches on the joysticks," Ko added. "And each operator can set up their own hydraulic settings, based on their preferences and the application, and save them in the monitor so that they can be easily and quickly accessed for future sessions." Offering a rise in cooling capacity, when compared to other previously released excavators, the EC500 can handle even the most extreme weather condi- tions, along with long service intervals—as high as 2,000 to 3,000 hours—for its hydraulic oil and fi lter. Consequently, opera- tors will save money long term, as the excavator will have a higher uptime, along with fewer maintenance requirements. Of equal importance, these updates will positively impact the environ- ment, too. E SERIES OFFERS EFFICIENCY AND ERGONOMICS In the past, CASE Construc- tion Equipment excavators have been known for their responsive- ness, power and speed—three assets that have been taken "to the next level with the new E Series excavators," according to Diego Butzke, product manager. "We're really focused on the operator with these new units, building out a massive new operator interface and an ergonomic workstation, which provides each operator more precise control as they operate their excavator," Butzke emphasized. "Offering excellent fuel effi ciency, each excavator has a low, predict- able total cost of ownership for the fi rst three years in which it's owned, too, due to the CASE ProCare heavy machine support program." As a result of the excavators' large operator interfaces, which are highly intuitive and easy to navigate, operators will be able to simplify their operations and increase their confi dence, even as they use their excavators in challenging areas. And they'll have more awareness whenever they operate their excavators in these types of areas, due to the excavators' massive side, rear and Max View camera angles. When compared to the manufacturer's previously released D Series of excavators, the E Series provides faster cycle times, more responsive hydraulics and new working modes, which enable operators to determine exactly how they want their excavators to perform, particularly with regards to how powerful they need them to be. Addition- ally, unlike in the past, operators can specify their hydraulic priori- ties, concerning different boom and stick fl ows, leading to the exact type of machine responsive- ness they need. "We've also enhanced the ability to dial in attachment performance, enabling the E Series excavators to become extremely versatile platforms for all kinds of attachments, from breakers, to claws, to compactors," Butzke said. "And we've really doubled down on the excavators' collaborative fl eet management capabilities, resulting in further peace of mind for equipment owners." As an example, each E Series excavator has a SiteCon- nect Module that increases its connectivity abilities, enables collaborative fl eet manage- ment and decreases downtime risks. It also has a SiteManager App, which allows operators to provide CASE Construction Equip- ment dealer service technicians remote access for diagnostics and software updates so that they can become fully operational in a timely manner. Furthermore, each E Series excavator can be monitored by the manufacturer's CASE Uptime Center, leading to high visibility into operating conditions so that operators can identify issues before they become more signifi - cant. "E Series excavators have new FPT Industrial engine technology that delivers improved power, response, torque and emissions simplicity, in comparison to the D Series excavators' engines," Butzke said. "These benefi ts are noticed throughout the E Series product lineup, but they're really evident in a workhorse machine like the CX300E, in which we've noticed a 25 percent increase in power and an 18 percent increase in torque." Offering longer service inter- vals than the D Series, leading to less downtime, which is generally associated with maintenance, the E Series excavators are also more fuel effi cient, due to operating mode enhancements, along with other effi ciencies. "If an operator is familiar with the D Series, they'll notice that the E Series provides a very similar experience, as it has extremely fast responsiveness, smooth operation and, again, excellent fuel effi ciency," Butzke added. "In addition, the E Series offers a low total cost of owner- ship, along with reliable, straight- forward service." Story continued on page 37

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