European construction machine manufacturers are mostly small and medium-sized companies, yet their machines represent about 20% of the worldwide production. Here are some of the most innovative euro launches this year.
Last month Dynapac launched the Dynapac CP275 pneumatic tyred roller. The Swedish designed machine incorporates new features that enhance efficiency, serviceability, safety and operator comfort, as well as producing excellent compaction results. It’s equipped with a spacious platform with two operator seats, contributing to more efficient operation and providing excellent visibility. The spacious ROPS Cab equipped with air conditioning provides outstanding all-round visibility.
The new roller is powered by a Cummins engine, fulfilling the relevant emission regulations. Thermostatically controlled cooling fans reduce the ambient noise level to comply with noise regulations.
Safety is an important element of the CP275 design. The dual-circuit braking system, a Dynapac-only feature, maintains full braking effect even if one circuit is disabled and servicing the new machine is simple. Daily service points are few and the large hood and location of filters and filter caps speed up routine service work. The front and rear types can be replaced individually.
The unit is available with a compaction width of 2,370mm and operating weights from 14,000kg to 27,000kg. The roller provides high quality results in a wide range of applications, such as finishing, sealing and soil compaction. Since the tyres are wider than the frame, edge compaction is no problem for the CP275. With an optional air-on-the run system you can even adjust the tyre pressure during the compaction process. Uses: paving, compaction. dynapac.com
Spain’s ARJA GROUP has introduced a new range of mobile groups on wheels, both in crushing and screening for quarrying, recycling and mining applications. Given that the different units are compatible with each other, it is easy to combine two, three or more units, depending on the configurations needed. Quarrying, mining etc. arja.com
The Swiss crane manufacturer Wolffkran has launched a new 166 B hydraulic luffing crane, with a maximum load of 12 tonnes, and a jib length of up to 55 metres.
Sitting between Wolffkran’s current 100 B and 224 B luffing cranes, the new 160 mt luffing crane has a flat-top design without rope luffing gear, making the Wollf a champion in its weight class when it comes to assembly and transport says the company. Wolffkran says that statistics from the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) confirm a large global demand for luffing cranes in the lower load moment range. Uses: Construction. wolffkran.ch
Sweden’s Sandvik has launched Vibrocone™ – a crusher with grinding performance which changes the rules for comminution and opens the way for major energy savings. The Vibrocone™ crusher is the next generation of crushing technology, combining the best of conventional crushing and grinding principles to produce an unprecedented amount of finely crushed product. The innovative Vibrocone crusher enables up to 30% energy savings in downstream processing. Uses: Mining. mc.sandvik.com
