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DigiMessenger
A LECTURA publication
Issue 1, Feb–Apr 2020
ESSAY
REDUCING THE URBAN INNOVATION GUIDE
TEMPERATURE VIA FULLY ELECTRIC
COLOURED SURFACES MACHINES
POWER
ENDURANCE
PRODUCTIVITY
INTERVIEW
BOMAG’S RALF JUNKER
BKT’S LUCIA SALMASO CRAWLER EXCAVATORS
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Editorial
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Content 5 English Part 6 Editor’s essay 8 Articles 11 Issue Focus New crawler excavators 2019 14 Issue Focus Top 10 largest crawler excavators 15 Talking Together Engines 17 Innovation Guide Fully Electric Machines 19 Attachments Rototilt 21 Job Story Hydrema 24 Job Story Indeco 26 Interview Bomag 30 Interview BKT 32 Events 3 2020/1 DigiMessenger
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Editor’s essay
Reducing the urban temperature via coloured surfaces
Global warming is probably the
most frequently discussed topic
nowadays. People around the
world are acting against climate
change. Moreover, experts from
various fields of study tirelessly
examine how to reduce the
environmental impact of this
phenomenon. Recent studies
revealed how could coloured
surfaces help to cool the
environment and thus decelerate
global warming while providing
carbon savings.
Dark road surfaces and pavements
absorb 80-95% of sunlight and
tend to create urban heat islands
by warming the local air (see
the infographics). In general,
pavements comprise about one
third of urban surfaces. This is a
huge number, but the question is,
how can we lower the heat created
from dark surfaces?
proved to be currently the most It is important to say that the
The key is to use materials and efficient: durability of coatings and
colours which absorb less solar aggregates is not eternal. In truth,
heat and thus transmit less heat 1) Usage of reflective aggregate the effectivity of solar reflectance
back into the environment, which 2) Reflective or clear binder decreases over time due to soiling
helps to create the so-called 3) Reflective surface coating from traffic as the surface gets
‘negative radiative forcing’. This darker and material wears away.
effect cools the environment and Reflective aggregate is created
helps reduce the quantities of when coloured asphalt or concrete You are probably asking what the
greenhouse CO2. There are already is enriched with small coloured target use of coloured surfaces
some geo-engineering techniques pigments or seals that are more is. Well, considering the reasons
considered such as solar deflectors reflective than the conventional mentioned above and quality of
or advanced methods of carbon equivalent. Another option is to materials we have nowadays, it
capture, however, these methods use resin-based pavements with may be most effective to pave low-
are unproven and very expensive. clear coloured tree resins instead
It seems that the optimal way of of cement to bind the aggregate.
reducing the amount of trapped Therefore, the aggregate colour
heat from urban areas is to rise the is the key determinant of albedo
solar reflectance of surfaces. (solar reflectance). Reflective
surface coating involves applying
How can we effectively enhance light-coloured layers of coating
the pavement reflectance? over existing asphalt or concrete
surfaces (see the case study). All
Experts have already field-tested techniques can be applied when The coating being applied in Laurel Canyon
various techniques and those three new or during maintenance. (Source: Greg Spotts’ Twitter page)
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Editor’s essay
traffic areas such as sidewalks,
trails and parking lots. Car parks
seem to be particularly applicable
as they occupy large and exposed
areas with direct sunlight.
What are the benefits?
1. Energy savings and emission
reductions
»» Lowering the outside
temperature leads to air
conditioning savings.
»» Higher light reflectance allows
reduced need of electric street
lighting at night.
2. Improved surface durability Jordan Woods of the Berkeley Lab Heat Island group takes measurements of new cool pavement
»» Even a thin layer of coloured coating using an albedometer. (Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)
coating may serve as a
protective layer against wear of actively helps to slow the traffic, quality of underlying soils,
the material underneath (e.g. climate change and therefore contractor, time of year or desired
asphalt) downsize the impacts of global life of the pavement. Because of
warming. these reasons, every project will be
3. Improved comfort and health specific. The ultimate goal should
»» Cooling off the city air tends Case study: White road coating in be to develop and use materials that
to smaller occurrence of heat- Los Angeles would generally provide significant
related illnesses. carbon and cost savings in order
»» Cooler air conditions are In 2017, Los Angeles experimented to reduce the usage of standard
slowing the formation of smog. with a light-grey to white coating black asphalt and concrete layers
»» Cooler urban areas provide applied in Laurel Canyon that reflect only a small amount of
comfortable outside stay for neighbourhood. The street sunlight and tend to create urban
both people and animals. layering costed up to $40,000 per heat islands.
mile and should last from 5 to 7
4. Increased safety years. The testing showed that Sources
»» Light-coloured pavements a light grey coating is capable of
better reflect streetlights/ reducing the surface temperature Bureau of Street Services. Cool LA
vehicle headlights and by 10°C. As of 2019, another four Neighborhoods. 2019. Web - link.
illuminate pedestrians, LA neighbourhoods received cool
increasing the visibility for pavement treatment on 10-12 Chao, Julie. ‘Cool pavement’
drivers contiguous city blocks within the technologies studied to address
Cool LA initiative. hot urban surfaces. Lawrence
5. Aesthetic reasons Berkeley National Laboratory, 14
»» Black-coloured surfaces Conclusion Sep 2012. Web - link.
are stereotyped and boring.
Coloured pavements may Light-coloured surfaces Quirke, Joe. Los Angeles paints its
provide an aesthetic touch to undoubtedly bring a number of streets white. Global Construction
residential areas as well as advantages and benefits for the Review, 24 Aug 2017. Web - link.
lower temperature outcome. urban environment. On the other
side, calculating the benefit-cost U.S. Environmental Protection
6. Slowing the climate change ratio it is pretty difficult. The coloured Agency. Reducing urban heat
»» Reflecting a larger portion of pavement costs will depend on islands: Compendium of strategies.
solar energy and preventing many factors including local 2012. Draft - link.
the creation of heat islands climate, the region, local material
leads to cooler climate which availability, project size, expected By Patrik Eder · January 15, 2020
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Articles
Hidromek is ready for Samoter Volvo 90-tonne excavator now Design award to HİDROMEK’s
2020 fair with its innovative available worldwide 100% electric machine from
Germany
HİDROMEK, whose construction Volvo Construction Equipment HİDROMEK continues to prove
machines work in more than 100 (Volvo CE) is launching a new its strength in design. This time,
countries, will exhibit its innovative 90-tonne excavator fitted with a HİDROMEK has been granted
products at Samoter 2020 Fair in Stage V engine to meet requests an award in German Design
Stand No. 5-8 in Area F. HİDROMEK from markets with such engine 2020 competition with its newly
has won two awards in Samoter regulation. The 90-tonne EC950F developed 100% electric wheel
Innovation Award 2020, an crawler excavator from Volvo excavator HICON 7W. HİDROMEK
international technical innovation Construction Equipment (Volvo has been granted the “Winner”
competition organized as part CE) offers the perfect combination award with its 100% electric wheel
of the fair, with the powerful and of power and stability to handle excavator HICON 7W in German
efficient HMK 230 NLC crawler a high capacity in the toughest Design Award 2020, one of the
excavator which belongs to the applications. most distinguished design awards
new H4 Series. in the world.
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New Ditch Witch® HX30G vacuum Quality guaranteed with Hitachi How to prepare your excavator for
excavator delivers high-profile Premium Used excavator winter
power in a low-profile package
Customer-driven design provides Brabec & Brabec Stavební s.r.o. has Extreme low temperatures can
economical, yet powerful, vacuum purchased a Hitachi Premium Used have a significant impact on the
excavation system. Faced with ZX130LCN-5 from the authorised peformance and maintenance
evolving regulations and tightening dealer for the Czech Republic, of an excavator. Follow our tips
budgets, today’s contractors need NET spol. s.r.o. (NET). The Mnišek- to ensure maximum uptime and
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help meet this need, the new Ditch its business, which includes a plan Synthetic and multi-grade oil is
Witch® HX30G vacuum excavator to upgrade its fleet of construction usually sufficient for the range of
is designed to maintain power and machinery. Its co-founder, Petr temperatures experienced in most
productivity without breaking the Brabec, first saw the machine on European countries throughout the
bank. display at Bauma 2019. year.
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Articles
First Volvo electric compact wheel Volvo Gold Rush Excavator New Ditch Witch® stand-on skid
loader a tree-mendous success Proceeds Benefit Nonprofits steer: an alternative to traditional
for German tree farm Through “Give Big Giveaway” skid steers and track loaders
Leick Baumschulen is testing the One-of-a-kind excavator will be SK3000 brings greater convenience,
first L25 Electric compact wheel auctioned off at Richie Bros. maneuverability and 360-degree
loader from Volvo Construction 2020 in Orlando, Florida, with visibility to jobs that currently use
Equipment, finding it to be a proceeds benefiting home- traditional skid steers. Underground
quiet, emission-free and easy-to- building nonprofits. Fans will construction workers, landscapers
maintain addition to the tree farm choose organizations through and golf industry professionals
and landscaping company’s fleet. Discovery Channel’s online “Give can now step outside of the cab
Based 30 minutes from the Volvo Big Giveaway.” To celebrate the and gain a 360-degree view of the
CE factory in Konz, Germany, where 10th season of Gold Rush on jobsite, without compromising
the L25 Electric will be produced Discovery Channel and its new power needed for larger jobs, with
from mid-2020, he is the first EC200E crawler excavator, Volvo the new Ditch Witch® SK3000
customer in the world to test this Construction Equipment is making stand-on skid steer.
new ‘green’ machine.. a giveaway.
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New advanced technologies Ammann Machines and Plants New Volvo P8820D ABG paver
to highlight the Caterpillar to Be Featured at SaMoTer Trade combines size and flexibility
CONEXPO-CON/AGG experience Fair
New outdoor festival grounds exhibit Ammann’s innovations in The new D-series model from
designed to reinforce message to compaction, paving and asphalt Volvo Construction Equipment
contractors – “Your work matters” production will be showcased at the includes a new design and new
Paying tribute to those building SaMoTer construction equipment smart features that enhance its
the world’s infrastructure, the trade fair in Verona, Italy, from 21- reliability and productivity. The new
Caterpillar CONEXPO-CON/AGG 25 March. P8820D ABG paver from Volvo
2020 experience includes a mix Construction Equipment (Volvo CE)
of static displays, equipment “This event is an opportunity to aims to be the ultimate in paving
demonstration area, and new highlight the technology that is productivity. The 2.5m-based paver
services/technologies under the built into our plants and machines,” with high capacity hopper and
theme of “Your Work Matters.” said Michele Turrini, Area Sales high-performance Volvo engine is a
Manager for Italy. powerful paver ready to take on the
largest paving projects.
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Articles
John Deere Extends Articulated Terex Trucks to showcase TA300 Metso Truck Body wins Mining
Dump Truck Transmission and TA400 at CONEXPO Magazine Load and Haul Award
Warranty on New E-Series Models
A testament to its commitment Articulated hauler specialist Terex The Metso Truck Body has received
to provide reliable, best-in-class Trucks is bringing both the TA300 the 2019 Mining Magazine Award
construction equipment, John and TA400 to CONEXPO, North in the “Load and Haul” category.
Deere extended its industry- America’s largest construction
leading articulated dump truck trade show. As part of the Volvo Mining Magazine’s annual
transmission warranty through family, the company will be sharing awards recognize outstanding
Dec. 31, 2020. The warranty offers a booth in Las Vegas with other new technologies, initiatives and
five years or 15,000 hours on all Volvo Group brands including Volvo equipment performance across a
new E-Series models purchased Construction Equipment, Volvo range of categories in the mining
through the end of 2020. Trucks and SDLG. sector. Winners are nominated
and voted on by Mining Magazine
readers around the world.
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MEILLER semi-trailer body floor The robust off-road truck: the new GRI Introduces Eco-Friendly Solid
with improved wear resistance Mercedes-Benz Zetros Rubber Tires
The broadness of tipping semi- World premiere of the new- GRI’s focus on innovation and
trailer applications is matched generation Mercedes-Benz Zetros. advancement in research has
by the uniqueness of individual The robust off-road specialist is led to its R&D team developing
demands made of them. The body made for transport goods in tough an Eco-Friendly version of its
of a semi-trailer is, in essence, and inaccessible terrain. The highly high-performance ULTIMATE
designed to meet the severest capable 40-tonne off-roader has XT solid tire. The GRI R&D team,
requirements, with wear being been designed specifically for in collaboration with a team of
most aggressive towards the operations in markets with a high scientists from the Department
rear of the tipper body. MEILLER proportion of off-road use. The of Chemistry at the University
Kipper has focused on this issue new Zetros has been completely of Colombo, has developed the
and now provides a body floor with re-worked: the new-generation ULTIMATE XT eco-friendly version
optimised wear resistance for its Zetros comes equipped with more by replacing petroleum-based oil
tipping semi-trailers. powerful engines. with natural oil.
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10 2020/1 DigiMessengerIssue Focus Crawler Excavators
About crawler excavators
Hydraulic excavators are kind of platform, which is situated on top additional applications such as
a heavy construction equipment of an undercarriage. Crawler or grading, levelling, backfilling or
consisting of a boom, dipper tracked excavators are well-suited trenching. For maximum versatility,
(stick), operator’s environment for a challenging environment as excavators also feature a wide
(cab) and the “house” rotating they can travel almost everywhere, range of hydraulically-powered
but their movement speed is attachments including shears,
limited. Although the main purpose breakers, stump grinders, heavy-
of excavators is excavating, those duty buckets, pulverizers, crushers,
machines are very versatile with hammers, tiltrotators and grapples.
a wide spectrum of applications
such as landscape digging, civil The largest crawler excavators
engineering, pipe jacking, mining or can weigh up to 1000 tons. Those
demolition. giants are suitable for mining and
quarrying jobs on large work sites
Compact and medium-size as they can easily grab and move
excavators are also equipped with tens of tons of material in just one
Doosan DX300LC-7 (source) a backfill blade, which provides scoop.
New Crawler Excavators Introduced in 2019
Kobelco SK75SR-7
Weight Bucket capacity Max. reach horiz. Engine power
PHOTO
7.93 t 0.28 m³ 6.75 m 53.7 kW
Kobelco SK85MSR-7
Weight Bucket capacity Max. reach h. Engine power
PHOTO
8.27 t 0.28 m³ 7.24 m 53.7 kW
Kubota KX080-4a2
Weight Bucket capacity Max. reach horiz. Engine power
PHOTO
8.35 t 0.25 m³ 7.82 m 46.5 kW
Case CX90D
Weight Bucket capacity Max. reach h. Engine power
PHOTO
8.63 t 0.32 m³ 7.09 m 50.7 kW
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Volvo EC200E
Weight Bucket capacity Max. reach h. Engine power
PHOTO
21.4 t 1.1 m³ 9.6 m 115 kW
Hitachi ZX210X-6
Weight Bucket capacity Max. reach h. Engine power
PHOTO
22 t 0.8 m³ 9.92 m 128.4 kW
Komatsu HB215LC-3
Weight Bucket capacity Max. reach horiz. Engine power
PHOTO
23 t 1.68 m³ 9.8 m 110 kW
Doosan DX300LC-7
Weight Bucket capacity Max. reach h. Engine power
PHOTO
30.3 t 1.75 m³ 9.95 m 202 kW
Hyundai HX300A L
Weight Bucket capacity Max. reach h. Engine power
30.73 t 1.27 m³ 10.61 m 194 kW
Liebherr R 934
Weight Bucket capacity Max. reach h. Engine power
PHOTO
36 t 2.5 m³ 12.17 m 200 kW
Hyundai HX900 L
Weight Bucket capacity Max. reach h. Engine power
PHOTO
88.8 t 4.25 m³ 12.3 m 478 kW
Find the rest of 2019 machines on LECTURA Specs
12 2020/1 DigiMessengerHB365LC/NLC-3
HYDRAULIKBAGGER
MOTORLEISTUNG 202 kW / 275 PS BETRIEBSGEWICHT 36.300 - 37.350 kg LÖFFELVOLUMEN max. 2,66 m³
Hybridbagger HB365LC/NLC-3
Der HB365LC/NLC-3 ist das Ergebnis bahnbrechender Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeit
von Komatsu. Mit seinem kraftvollen Motor erfüllt er die Abgasnorm EU Stufe V und überzeugt
durch extrem niedrige Geräuschpegel. Die haltbaren Hybridkomponenten wandeln die
beim Schwenken freigesetzte kinetische Energie in elektrische Energie um. Und bei einer
durchschnittlichen Kraftstoffersparnis von bis zu 25% reduziert sich auch der CO2-Ausstoß
erheblich. Genießen Sie eine ganz neue Erfahrung im Einsatz! Mit einem der verlässlichsten
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Ihre Komatsu-Partner in Deutschland: www.komatsu.euIssue Focus TOP 10
TOP 10 Largest Hydraulic Excavators
As you probably noticed, LECTURA
is all about the data and statistics. 1. Caterpillar 6090 FS 6. Demag H740 OS
We also love rankings and that is 1000 t (1102 US t) 744 t (820 US t)
why we bring you the overview of
Top 10 Hydraulic Excavators based 2. Bucyrus RH400 7. Komatsu PC7000-11
on their operating weight used in 980 t (1080 US t) 692 t (758 US t)
2019. Let’s have a look together
and discover which excavator is the
3. Hitachi EX8000-6 8. Liebherr R 996 B
biggest of them all.
837 t (923 US t) 676 t (745 US t)
4. Liebherr R9800 9. Caterpillar 6060/6060 FS
Would you like to see all machines
810 t (893 US t) 570 t (628 US t)
in action and get full specs?
Please, continue to World’s Top 10 5. Komatsu PC8000-11 10. Komatsu PC5500-6
largest hydraulic excavators used 773 t (850 US t) 552 t (608 US t)
in 2019
The world’s largest excavator is currently Caterpillar 6090 FS.
14 2020/1 DigiMessengerTalking Together Engines
A successful century for Cummins
and a rapid development of Volvo Penta
Steve Nendick, off-highway cent more power and 20 per cent ramp-up of our full range of Stage V
marketing communication more torque across the 75-321 engines (D5, D8, D11, D13 and D16).
director for Cummins, and Christer kW range. Operators and OEMs This has been a great development
Hedström, director product also benefit from the Performance where we have maintained or
planning industrial for Volvo Series’ less complex design with no increased the power levels of the
Penta, present the companies’ EGR, reduced weight and size, and different engines in our portfolio,
goals and best-selling products a smaller and lighter aftertreatment while also fulfilling customer
as well as their opinions on the system - the Cummins Single requirements such as: ease of
potential of electric engines. Module™. installation, ease of operation
and ease of maintenance. Going
What would you like to achieve in For 2020 we look forward to helping forward, the Stage V platform will
2020? more OEMs achieve their goals of help us to continue to be a global
improving machine capability whilst engine manufacturer, since it will
reducing emissions, installation be the base for upcoming emission
costs and operating costs using legislations outside of Europe e.g.
Cummins Performance Series China IV in China and Bharat IV in
engines. India. During the first half of this
new decade, this product platform
Beyond this, Cummins’ aim is not will enable us to keep momentum
just to be the diesel leader but in the phenomenal growth we have
to be the power experts, offering initiated in the
a diverse portfolio of options to off-road segment during the last
equipment manufacturers, and few years – on average we have
working with them to find the right been growing by 35% per year.
solution. We will be offering ultra-
clean diesel as well as developing It’s not only our products that have
electric, hybrid, natural gas and fuel made this growth possible. The
Steve Nendick, Cummins
cell capability so we can deliver way we partner with our customers
the optimum solution for every and the efforts we invest to create
Steve: Cummins celebrated installation. success in their business has
its 100th birthday in 2019. For also helped to increase our brand
100 years the company has image as a true global player
been at the forefront of diesel in the industry. For the power
engine technology. Our latest generation segment, Volvo Penta
Performance Series engines are is an independent engine supplier.
pushing the technology further by We never compete with our OEM
delivering greater power density partners as we don’t make gensets
with less environmental impact ourselves. In 2020 we want to
than previous generations.
Ranging from 3.8 to 15 litres (75 -
503 kW), Cummins’ Performance
Series engines meet the EU
Stage V emissions regulations Christer Hedström, Volvo Penta
with significantly higher power Christer: In the off-road segment,
density when compared to Stage we want to continue our successful
IV. They deliver on average 10 per story by maintaining the volume Stage V engine range, D5 to D16 for off-road
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continue to grow our business and Christer: For the power generation diesel power all possess different
work with even more OEMs. industry, our 16-litre engine – the attributes which suit different types
flagship of our offering – was the of machine. Whilst we anticipate
What was your best-selling best-selling product. a shift towards electrification in
product in 2019? smaller equipment, particularly
In the off-road segment, the ones which operate in urban
Steve: Cummins 2019 results are versatility and high-power density environments, diesel will be the
not yet released, however the B of our 5-litre engine was extremely primary source of energy for larger
Series engine family, particularly popular with customers. construction equipment for many
the B6.7 product, continue to be years to come.
one of our strongest sellers. Over
the years it has built a reputation for Christer: Most machinery has the
reliability and dependability in the potential for electrified drivelines to
toughest industrial applications. It replace conventional combustion
is available in excavators, wheeled engines, including construction
loaders, cranes, waste compactors machinery. The interest varies
and material handling installations. across the many segments we
The latest Performance Series are active in, but we see mining
version offers even more benefits as one of the leading areas in
for both OEMs and users. It terms of interest in electromobility.
features an EGR-free design Power Generation D16 This is due to the opportunities
making it more compact, lighter electromobility brings to improve
and cheaper to install. Available Can you see the potential of the total cost of ownership. The key
up to 243 kW with 1,375 Nm peak construction machinery powered enabler to improve the total cost of
torque it delivers 5 per cent more by electric engines? ownership within the construction
power and 31 per cent higher segment is the price of batteries.
torque than the previous model. Steve: The latest environmental
This enables manufacturers to initiatives mean that the future of
increase machine capability or power in the construction market
consider potential downsizing is becoming ever more diverse.
opportunities from engine of higher Full electric, Hybrid and fuel cell
displacement. The improved fuel drivelines are emerging as feasible
economy and longer maintenance future industrial power solutions.
intervals contribute to a reduced Cummins is at the forefront of
cost of operation for the operator. developing these with acquisitions
Off Road D5
Cummins B6.7 of technology companies that build
our knowledge and capability. At Depending on energy/power
Bauma 2019 we showcased an all- consumption and how far from
electric mini excavator prototype the grid the machinery will operate,
with batteries from Brammo. different types of electrified
Last year Cummins acquired fuel drivelines will be used. Volvo
cell and hydrogen production Penta is currently developing an
technologies provider Hydrogenics electromobility platform. This will
Corporation. target different segments with
stepwise introductions based on
The differences in scale, operating market demand and technology
region and the duty cycle of capability. For construction
equipment means not one size machinery, Volvo Penta will start
fits all. Electrification, hybrid to offer hybrid solutions to a larger
Cummins B6.7 technology and the latest clean extent than in other segments.
16 2020/1 DigiMessengerInnovation Guide Fully Electric Machines
Overview of new and upcoming fully electric Mini
Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Dozers and Dumpers*
* Valid as of 15 January 2020
The development of alternative emissions. There is also no need combining the classic combustion
drives for construction machines for a regular oil change, making engines fed with fossil fuels and
is very similar to automotive the maintenance easier and the alternative drive systems (mainly
industry. It is being said that electricity is cheaper than gasoline. the electric motors). But what about
electricity is the future. Why is that On the other hand, the battery fully electric machines? Well, some
so? Well, an electric drive features technology is not so developed manufacturers see the potential of
many advantages, but also some and expensive. The machines are electric drives paired with lithium
disadvantages. On the one hand, able to work 8-12 hours in average batteries and already presented
it brings a low noise level which and then need to be recharged. finished models or prototypes.
makes it able to work inside The batteries are also quite heavy Let’s have a look at the list of
buildings where the high noise and cause pollution when being new and upcoming fully electric
level is forbidden. These engines disposed. There are already construction equipment based on
are also environmentally friendly numerous construction machines our research and materials sent
as they produce practically zero that feature hybrid drives, from manufacturers.
Volvo ECR25 Volvo L25 Caterpillar D6 XE
Mini Excavator, 2019 Wheel Loader, 2019 Crawler Dozers, 2019
Tobroco-Giant G2200E JCB 19C-1E Wacker Neuson DW15e
Wheel Loader, 2019 Mini Excavator, 2019 Wheel Dumpers, 2019
17 2020/1 DigiMessengerInnovation Guide Fully Electric Machines
Mecalac e12 Bobcat E10e Wacker Neuson EZ17e
Wheel Excavator, 2019 Mini Excavator, 2020 Mini Excavator, 2020
HİDROMEK HICON 7W Hitachi ZE19 Kobelco 17SR
Wheel Excavator, 2020 Mini Excavator, possibly 2020 Mini Excavators, 2021
Komatsu, -UNKNOWN-
Mini Excavator, 2020
18 2020/1 DigiMessengerAttachments Rototilt
Rototilt doubles its production capacity
With the expansion of the plant
in Vindeln, Sweden, and the
expansion of its local sales and
service network, Rototilt is setting
the course for a stable positive
market development.
Rototilt is the world’s leading
manufacturer of safe and effective
tiltrotators. In 1986, the Swedish
company launched the system,
which turns excavators into
multi-flexible carrier machines
and significantly increases their
productivity. Today tiltrotators are
available for hydraulic excavators
from 1.5 to 40 metric tons, so
“We see potential for growth in the attachments segment and want to further expand our range of
Rototilt offers the widest range in products,” says Wolfgang Vogl, Managing Director of Rototilt GmbH.”
this segment.
why this approach is so important: plant will double its production
With the RPS positioning solution, “Even a swinging attachment can capacity,” says Vogl, underlining the
the intelligent control system cause an accident with personal scope of the construction work. It is
ICS or the improved worm gear, injury – in the worst case with a particularly pleasing for customers
Rototilt always brings features fatal outcome.” that delivery times can be further
to the market that extend the reduced due to the new capacities.
service life of the tiltrotators and Delivery times are reduced
further increase the efficiency of In Germany, customers are
the carrier. The company’s quest Rototilt Group AB has responded mainly supplied from the road
for greater security has been to the increased demand in Europe building, landscaping, civil and
well-received in May 2019. The and North America for years with underground engineering sectors
SecureLock quick coupler security the largest construction project by a comprehensive dealer
system was awarded the German in the company’s history. As it network with tiltrotators, hydraulic
Innovation Award at a Gala at the became apparent that production quick couplers and attachments.
Berlin Museum of Technology. in Vindeln, which employs 200 Rototilt GmbH coordinates sales
“Our safety concept aims to people, would reach its limits by and service from its Regensburg
prevent dangers from falling and/ 2021 at the latest, the existing plant location. Following successful
or swinging attachments. This is currently being expanded by growth in previous years, Rototilt
distinguishes Rototilt from systems 3,300 m2. This will be completed GmbH was again able to grow in
that focus only on preventing in spring 2020, after which much the double-digit range in 2019. This
falling off, but ignore the dangers more space will be available for positive business development
of swinging,” explains Wolfgang machinery. In the course of the also has an impact on staffing
Vogl, Managing Director of Rototilt redesign, processes for machining, levels. In the past two years, Rototilt
GmbH, explaining the uniqueness painting and assembly are also Germany has more than doubled
of the concept and underlining optimized and automated. “The its workforce from five to eleven.
19 2020/1 DigiMessengerAttachments Rototilt
hours, unless it was a very large attachments: since September, the
component. grading beam is available, which
simplifies work on roads and larger
2% of the excavators sold in areas. It is available in different
Germany are currently equipped widths. Asphalt cutters are also
with a tiltrotators. This is available since autumn. They are
significantly less than in Sweden, ideal for cable and pipe laying
the mother country of hydraulic work. The models are designed for
attachments, where tiltrotators the most accurate cutting to avoid
are virtually standard equipment high additional costs and wasting
of an excavator. Wolfgang Vogl, resources due to unnecessarily
however, sees enormous potential removed asphalt. Furthermore,
in Germany in the medium to long the lightweight design allows
term: “I think that we will achieve a precise cutting on lawns. “We see
level of equipment of 20 to 30% for growth potential in the attachment
In 2019, Rototilt launched the R9, the world’s
the new machines.” segment and want to further expand
largest swivel rotator for carrier machines from our range of products,” says Vogl,
30 to 40 t, on the German market.
New and optimized products awakening curiosity about new
In the area of sales, the areas of In 2019, in addition to the new R9, products that will follow in 2020. In
application could be optimised. Rototilt launched four advanced general, Rototilt is always a specific
The sales representatives now look tiltrotators with the R4, R5, R6 and attachment adapted to tiltrotators
after smaller regions, are closer R8 models. They have a new end such as buckets, compactors,
to the customer and thus more face sensor that further improves screening buckets, grapples and,
present on the market. positioning using the existing more recently, grading beams and
RPS feature. The optimized worm asphalt cutters.
Improved service gears of the new versions of the
R5, R6 and R8 ensure a smoother
Technical support has even tripled. run and increased lifetime. There
“Through these settings, we pursue is also something new about Read more online
our goal of providing our dealers and
customers with further improved
service and responsiveness,”
says Vogl. In the course of the
restructuring, for example, a clear
substitute system for holiday
periods was established. “Now we
can ensure that there is always a
contact person available who can
provide assistance and provide
professional advice,” the managing
director says. Even the warehouse,
which is located in Regensburg, is
now so well organized that in most
cases the required spare parts are
delivered to the customer as early
as the next day. Even a shipment
from the central warehouse in
Wolfgang Vogl (l.), Managing Director of Rototilt GmbH, and Pär Olofsson, designer at Rototilt Group
Sweden to Germany could be AB, at the German Innovation Award 2019. The SecureLock quick coupler safety system has been
realized several times within 24 awarded in the “Machines & Engineering” category.
20 2020/1 DigiMessengerJob Story Hydrema
Multifunctional HYDREMA machines make
the customers happy
Florian Stütz from Aalen in Swabia,
located on the Swabian Jura in
Baden-Württemberg, is completely
happy with his multifunctional
HYDREMA machine. At the age of
13, he regularly helped his father,
who founded the company at the
end of the 1980s. At the turn of
the millennium, he overtook the
company from his father and has
continued to run it very successfully
as a one-man business.
As Grünlandservice Stütz he
provides classic, nature-based
landscape management, i.e.
mowing and mulching of roadside
greens, wet meadows, all kinds of Whether long ranges ... or working in narrow areas, the HYDREMA always cuts a good figure.
biotopes, streams, etc., but also changes to the special machine well received there, which is why I
takes care of everything related to would be too expensive” says made the purchase decision with
tree felling, from felling problems to Florian Stütz. him, despite the distance to a
complete clearing of construction nearby dealer. I also felt endorsed
sites, as well as hedge trimming, “In the trade press I saw a picture as I had previously spoken to a
hedge maintenance of biotope of an HYDREMA MX excavator, friend of mine, who also uses
hedges, roadside vegetation and exactly with the equipment that I HYDREMA machinery and praised
much more. was looking for,” says the 44-year- their machines.”
old entrepreneur. “My research led
While he used to do everything with me to Nico Ringelstetter and his You also have to say that though
a tractor-trailer combination, he company RiLo Baumaschinen, the RiLo - Baumaschinen is a small
switched to a used special excavator specialist dealer for HYDREMA company, where the boss himself
from a French manufacturer. “The in the Nuremberg area. Nico is gives the advice and once he has
special excavator was already a really very knowledgeable and worked on a project, can also
good development for us. Above also authentically passionate deliver additional equipment for
all, mechanical cutting with a about the topic and can give you the machine, that you wouldn’t
mulcher could be carried out much confidence-inspiring advice. When otherwise get from another dealer.
more efficiently with this machine. I first contacted Nico Ringelstetter, As a result, Stütz is probably the
You always had a good view of the it became clear to me, that he first and the only excavator driver
implement, and you could also use was the first excavator seller, who in Germany, who can drive the
the mulcher over a ditch, which was also knew the machine technically excavator with approval as an
not so easy with the front-mounted and had an immense knowledge agricultural or forestry tractor. “The
mulcher on the tractor. However, of what he was talking about. He advantage for me is immense, as
there were some unmanageable knows in detail, what needs to be in contrast to the other excavators
functions, especially if you wanted considered, what is and what is used as self-propelled construction
to use a gripper. Therefore, not possible. Unfortunately, I have machines on the market. Now I
investments in a new machine had learned that this is not always the am not only allowed to carry the
to be considered, as the necessary case in the industry! You feel very attachments on the trailer, but
21 2020/1 DigiMessengerJob Story Hydrema
also to transport earth material or, excavator has no problem on a
in my case, the cutting material straight track and easily reaches
in particular”, says Florian Stütz the maximum speed of 38 km/h.
proudly. Even if the excavator goes down
on its knees on appropriate slopes,
In fact, Florian Stütz has a trailer I still have an enormous time and
load of 19.2 tons thanks to the cost advantage because I can go
built-in air brake - enrolled at 40 through the entire work process,
km/h. Any normal truck trailer can cutting, loading and transporting in
be pulled with it. For Florian Stütz, one go. Reducing the machine park
the consequence is an enormous by eliminating the truck is another
advantage. “Where I had my own important cost advantage for me. “ It is the overall package that counts. Thanks to
approval as a tractor, cut material and excavation
truck in the past, which I then material can also be transported with the trailer.
used to remove the cut, I was Florian Stütz can also confirm and, of course, the workplace
able to get rid of this thanks to another advantage that the should not go unmentioned. The
the HYDREMA MX16, and today I HYDREMA offers: “Like no largest cabin in its class according
save myself having to drive back other excavator in its class, the to the manufacturer not only offers
and forth. So while I used to have HYDREMA has enormous lifting plenty of space and excellent all-
to put the woodcut neatly on the forces and has an exorbitantly round visibility but also a space
spot, then drive the machine back high hydraulic output. I operate a for 15-litre cool and warm box.
to the company, fetch the truck, ROTOTILT type R5 tiltrotator on the “I always have warm drinks and
then load the cut with a crane, it’s machine and operate, among other food with me on cold days and
an entirely different process today, things, a TMC CANCELA grass cold drinks and fresh, chilled food
as I can do the whole process mulching head type THG 120, a in summer. And with the extremely
with the HYDREMA. I attached forestry mulching head type AHWI high lifting forces and long ranges,
an open material container to M450e-1100, a felling gripper from enormous high hydraulic pump
the HUMBAUR trailer, type HTK BEHA Forsttechnik type FG300, performance and all in the guise of
135024, with a permissible weight a residual material gripper from a short-tail excavator - what more
of 15 tons. In this, I carry my entire INTERMERCATO type GX 28-50/7, could you want.”
tool with me, and on the way back, a DÜCKER hedge trimmer type AWS
I also carry the entire woodcut, 22 and in the future a MICHAELIS And this is how Florian Stütz
which I immediately load into the Mower basket, type G3000. I can enjoys his recurring and well-
trailer on site. With the camera work with all machines over the regulated workflow with the
attached to the arm tip, I also have enormous range of the excavator. HYDREMA. Approach the job with
a good view of all the tools in the The other unique selling point the attachments in the trailer,
container from the excavator, so of the machine is the work area, carry out the work by changing
that the hydraulic mount with the where I can work right up to the the attachments — tweaking the
OilQuick quick coupler, type OQ65, machine. This enables me to work trees/felling grapples, relocating
is not a problem for me at all. When in extremely narrow areas where the material/brush grapple, milling
I arrive at the depot, I first load the other excavators face difficulties. down the sticks and making one
tools from the container and then Thanks to the exceptionally mowing area/forestry mulch head,
I can easily dump the remaining high lifting forces, I can use loading the clippings into the
wood cut out of the container using the advantages of the machine container/brush gripper ... done!
the tipper function that I control particularly well here, especially Finally, the attachments on top and
from the excavator.” in the case of problem tree felling. return to the depot ... everything is
The tires on the machine also really easy.
When asked if the excavator is ensure that I always have good grip
overloaded, with the heavy trailer, and a firm footing.” Regional manager Stefan Heitzer
Florian Stütz acknowledges; “It can confirm that Nico Ringelstetter
won’t win an acceleration race at Florian Stütz appreciates the is a special kind of dealer. “The
the traffic lights, but in fact, the overall package of the machine identification with the product and
22 2020/1 DigiMessengerJob Story Hydrema
the enthusiasm is so authentic that
you feel in good hands with Nico.
If you consider that the company is
still very small, the sales force that
comes from this company solely
through its website and consulting
services is more than exceptional. I
started at HYDREMA outside of the
industry, and from the beginning,
I had a good loyal partner in Nico,
with whom one would like to
exchange knowledge.
Sales manager Martin Werthenbach Check the HYDREMA machines in action on Youtube
adds: “With his wife Tina as the customers are happy to take at not surprising that we hear from
owner, Nico runs the company as a least tinted windows, an elaborate customers all over Germany again
manager with full passion, together paint job, additional flashing lights and again: I can do things with
with a car mechanic and another and lighting, as well as camera HYDREMA that others cannot. By
workshop employee. Originally systems on the machine. As a the way, RiLo is the Dealer of the
from automotive sales, he quickly thank you for this, they not only Year in 2019 with the most sales of
realized that with specialist advice receive an excavator that is already the year and not a single customer
and the skilful refinement of a unrivalled in its own right, but also a complained about the price despite
machine that is good in itself, you particularly striking excavator with the high investment. Nor is Florian
and your customers can gain an which they can demonstrate to the Stütz, who is completely satisfied
enormous advantage. Almost every outside world that they can provide with the machine and the dealer.”
excavator from RiLo is unique. RiLo a unique service. Therefore, it is
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23 2020/1 DigiMessengerJob Story Indeco
Compact Power
Indeco ISS 10/20 shears were
used on a site outside Bologna to
dismantle two turbo compressors
of a major natural gas storage
facility serving the national grid.
Stogit, a subsidiary of Snam, is
performing a renovation project at
the gas storage facility in Minerbio
outside Bologna. The company,
leader in gas storage in Italy
and one of the most important
companies in Europe, manages
nine facilities and operates in
synergy with other transport and
regasification infrastructures,
contributing decisively to the
country’s energy safety. The
storage system is critically
Watch video of Indeco ISS 10/20 decommissioning
important because it equalizes
the supply and consumption of that the pertinent areas be restored and on the surface) and the
gas, and to that end, Stogit places to “greenfield” status in order to reinforced concrete bases of the
special attention on the safety and prepare them for subsequent works two turbo compressors that had
efficiency of its facilities. and to increase the space available reached the end of their working
inside the facility. The works entail life so that they could be replaced
The project at the Minerbio facility the total demolition and removal with a larger, more powerful one
involves three phases, but the first of the plants, above-ground with an upgraded design and that
part currently under way provides structures, piping (underground delivered greater efficiency.
A rational choice of equipment
Stogit assigned the dismantling
of the two turbo compressors
to Sicilsaldo/Nuova Ghizzoni,
specialized contractor in the
oil industry and active in the
construction of gas pipelines and
plants, industrial assembles, and in
the civil and international market,
having completed important
projects in Tunisia, Kuwait and
Algeria. Sicilsaldo/Nuova Ghizzoni
is currently part of the consortium
of companies undertaking
construction of the TAP (Trans
Adriatic Pipeline), the pipeline that
24 2020/1 DigiMessengerJob Story Indeco
will cross the Adriatic and bring
natural gas from the Caspian Sea to
Italy after traversing Turkey, Greece
and Albania. Other major projects
are being performed in Mexico and
Algeria. The company, which is one
of the most important Italian firms
in the industry and is known for its
experience, highly skilled staff and
efficient logistics, also claims a
fleet of machines and equipment
numbering hundreds.
Despite the availability of
machinery, for this specific project
at the Minerbio storage facility,
Sicilsaldo/Nuova Ghizzoni decided strict safety criteria into particular Though the ISS 10/20 was in some
to purchase Indeco ISS 10/20 consideration. The choice of way undersized with respect to
shears. Luca Di Vita, who represents moderately small shears was the larger structural elements, it
the company at Stogit and is also prompted by the need to operate demonstrated great productivity
the Construction Site Manager, within the assigned areas, all and an exceptional cutting ability,
says the size of the equipment relatively small. Larger shears would but also allowed us to greatly limit
and its power were a determining have implied using an excavator manual work, an advantage that
factor: “As always, and that goes with a higher weight, which would significantly influenced the speed
for this project too, we measured have compromised mobility during and especially the safety of all
the use of resources and evaluated the phases to dismantle the turbo phases of the demolition.”
all aspects of the contract, so that compressors and, in the long run,
we were able to comply with the also productivity. The smallest of the Indeco range
specifications and the timeframe
of the tender. The high concentration of service The ISS 10/20 shears Sicilsaldo/
roads and footpaths within the site Nuova Ghizzoni chose are the
Because the gas storage facility would have also limited the space smallest of the six making up the
is in operation, we had to be very available for the phase where the Indeco range, and with their 2400 kg
careful when choosing the method various structural elements and of operating weight and maximum
of using the machinery and components of the plant would clamping force at tip of 120
equipment and the areas where be further cut to allow them to tons they feature an exceptional
they would be operation, taking the be hauled away for recycling. weight to power ratio. Like all the
other models of the range, this
attachment with its robust chassis
entirely built in extra-strength
Hardox has a dual guide system that
keeps the jaws perfectly aligned to
prevent buckling during the cutting
stroke. The double regeneration
valve speeds up the movement
of the jaws (accelerating opening
and closing and thus improving
productivity), whereas the dual
piercing system in both the upper
and lower tip makes for a clean,
gradual cut.
25 2020/1 DigiMessengerInterview Bomag BOMAG encourages to “Think Further” Ralf Junker, President BOMAG Group, expresses his opinion on the future of construction industry, highlights the previous year, names the company’s best- selling models and invites visitors to CONEXPO 2020. Could you make a short overview of 2019? How successful was the year for BOMAG? We look back on an exciting 2019. We closed our financial year in September 2019 with sales of 772 million euros. Numerous events and the constructive dialogue with our Ralf Junker, President BOMAG Group customers had a positive impact on the year. Our Bauma motto “Think ROBOMAG: the first real, tangible, system for cold milling machines. Further” will be with us for a long fully autonomous tandem roller. We have also implemented the time to come. The motto can be Initially presented as a technology “Think Further” motto in the found first and foremost in our new study, but already equipped motorisation of BOMAG machines. machines and digital solutions. with fully functional technical Is there one universal drive for all It is no surprise that “digitisation” refinements such as ASPHALT construction machinery? Maybe in was the dominant topic in our MANAGER 2. a few years’ time. But our maxim industry. While in previous years today is: offer our customers there was much talk about it, the What do you expect from 2020? what they need. An electric drive development of the technology is What are the company goals? is one possible solution; gas now really gaining speed. At the drives, cheap and emission-free, Bauma trade fair in Munich, the When it comes to the development are often underestimated. But as BOMAG Group contributed some of our technologies and products, there is no simple answer, BOMAG striking highlights in this area: The we will continue to pursue a clear always offers what makes sense - innovations ranged from BOMAP goal in the coming years: With the whether it’s a gas, electric or hybrid (an app that enables the real-time help of our innovations, we want solution. With the presentation documentation of asphalt and to create a digital, environmentally of our machine and technology soil compaction), and JOBLINK friendly and user-friendly future on innovations at Bauma, we have (an interface that provides the construction site that directly further expanded our potential for measured values such as the EVIB benefits machine operators and next year and the years to come. value on an open interface), to contractors. This credo is what Our focus in 2020 will be on just AsphaltPro (a complete planning secured us the silver medal of the these innovations. We will also and documentation tool that Bauma intensify our support for customers optimises the entire construction and dealers in 2020 in the training site process). And last but not least, Innovation Award for BOMAG’s ION and further development of their of course, our world-first innovation DUST SHIELD, our dust extraction specialists. As a manufacturer, 26 2020/1 DigiMessenger
DIGITAL. MOBILE. TRANSPARENT.
TELEMATIC
ASPHALTPRO
JOBLINK
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BOMAP – YOUR SMART HELPER ON THE CONSTRUCTION SITE
With BOMAP, you can document your work results in real time on the construction site. The app can be
installed on standard Android tablets and smartphones. Intuitive to operate, it documents the passes of rollers from any manufacturer.
The optional BOMAP antenna provides an even more precise GPS position. It can be mounted flexibly and is immediately ready for use
with the universal tablet holder kit. Results can be exported as a PDF file and provide the customer with a transparent and easily
comprehensible record of the compaction performance achieved on the job site.
Transparency that pays off.
www.bomag.com
27 2020/1 DigiMessengerInterview Bomag
we are keen to help alleviate the
shortage of skilled workers in
the construction industry. As a
consequence, we are continuing
to expand our range of training
courses.
Which European market is the
most important for BOMAG?
Would you like to enter any new
regions?
For BOMAG there is no single most
important market. The world has
long since drawn closer together.
The interdependencies are so
extensive that any positive or
Think further – Road Equipment and Solutions by Bomag
negative economic developments
usually have the effect that Can you name three best-selling path construction, repair work,
companies with international construction models? gardening and landscaping.
exports are positively or negatively
affected to a greater or lesser Our product portfolio is extremely Have you made any progress with
degree. It goes without saying diverse. The fields of application the fully autonomous tandem
that the USA and China, but also alone are often fundamentally roller ROBOMAG? Do you plan any
France and Germany are important different, which makes us reluctant other autonomous concepts?
markets for BOMAG. But we are to rank our product lines. A refuse Just like in the automotive industry,
witnessing market growth in Africa compactor is hard to compare we are approaching the topic of
in particular - just as in Asia. We with a tamper - not only in terms machine autonomy iteratively in
also expect a positive development of weight and size, but also with order to achieve the ideal goal.
for Germany and France in regard to the distribution channel The presentation of ROBOMAG
2020 - all in all, we see Europe and customer structure. The needs as a technical study has shown
continuing at a very high level for of the markets don’t really allow for the maximum possible from a
our industry. At present, growth direct comparisons either. But to technical point of view at this point
in the gardening and landscaping answer the question nevertheless: in time. However, the technical
sector in Germany is contributing Numerous BOMAG customers possibilities are not yet consistent
positively to this. The demand for have taken great pleasure in our with what legislators allow. As a
professional garden and outdoor BMP 8500 radio-controlled multi- manufacturer, we therefore look
facility landscaping is increasing. purpose compactor, which has at how we can fulfil specifications
Our extensive portfolio of small been used for soil compaction and guidelines and, at the same
machines, ranging from tampers in trench, sewer and pipeline time, demonstrate possibilities
and reversible plates to lightweight construction for many years. beyond these. We are, of course,
tandem rollers, are ideally suited BOMAG’s BW 211 single drum roller, continuing to work on the topic of
for this. But our new BF 200 paver which ensures stable substrates on “autonomously driving construction
is also conquering urban road larger earthworks projects, is also equipment” in every respect - both
construction as a compact city one of our customers’ best known in the field of asphalt construction
paver, both in municipal and private and most popular machines. and earth moving.
environments. In the lightweight tandem roller
segment, the BW 120 has made How do you visualize a job site of
a name for itself worldwide in the future? Let’s say in 2030.
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