Intermat 2000 line up - bigger and better

This year Intermat promises to be bigger and better with the earthmoving sector well represented by big names such as Case, Caterpillar, JCB, Komatsu and Volvo. And, according to the organisers, the lifting and handling sector will boast a 40% increase. with Genie, JLG, UpRight and Pinguely Haulotte holding court.



EARTHMOVING

No European exhibition would be complete without the presence of British manufacturers, and there will be quite a few flying the flag at Intermat 2000.

Among them are JCB who will be launching four new products, spanning the compact and heavyline ranges. Heading the list is the new JS200W wheeled excavator, a 20t vehicle developed to meet the demands of the European market, which has tripled in the last three years. JCB will also be launching its new generation of Robot Skid Steer Loaders, the 160, 170 and the 170 Hi-flow at the show. The newly designated Robot 160 and 170 skid steer loaders have both been restyled to replace the twin loader tower with a lower, single structure. In total JCB's stand will incorporate a line-up of more than 20 machines.

British dumper manufacturer Thwaites is also keen to impress and will be exhibiting its products on the Ammann stand. Ammann became distributor for Thwaites in France last September. Thwaites will be exhibiting its TD12 rear dump truck, which for the Year 2000 has been fitted with Perkins' 'green' 1004-40T turbocharged diesel. The TD12 has twin-drive axles, which provide the options of 4-wheel, 2-wheel or crab steering. A 5-speed powershift transmission gives the machine a maximum haul speed of 39km/h. Latest models from the Thwaites site dumper range will also be on show - the Alldrive 7t with front tip or Powerswivel skip.

Also present at the show will be Swedish dump-truck manufacturer Moxy with the MT36 ADT.

American giant Case will be demonstrating a veritable show of strength, exhibiting over 50 machines. The line up will include the brand new 80t hydraulic excavator, the 2.3t model 23, a new star in the Maxi range, and several backhoe and wheeled loaders. There will also be a sneak preview on the Case stand of the SR215 model, a short radius excavator designed for urban building sites. Everybody is into skid-steers and differentiating theirs from rivals and Case is no exception.

At Intermat it will launch a major new feature on its XT Series: the 'Ride Control' option, which reduces the pitching caused by the movement of the machine when loading material and when driving on irregular surfaces or roads, making driving more comfortable while improving the lifetime of the driveline's components.

Despite being taken over by New Holland, which has subsequently merged with Case to form CNH, O&K will still be distinguishable by its traditional red livery. New mini excavators and small wheeled loaders will be presented at the show. The mini excavator range comprises four models - RH 1.17, RH 1.29, RH 1.35 and RH 1.48 -Êwith operating weights between 1.7t and 4.8t. They are fitted with rubber tracks as standard, but can also be delivered with steel tracks on request.

Water-cooled Mitsubishi engines, which are considered to be reliable, powerful, quiet and economical in fuel consumption, form the core component of the minis. Gradients of up to 60% can be overcome due to the powerful travel-drive.

Not to be outdone, Fiat-Hitachi will be displaying 40 models on its stand, 13 of which are new. Two of these are updated excavator models: the EX455LCH and the FH450BEH, which replace the FH450LCH and the FH450BEH. They have a heavier operating weight (+1100kg) enabling them to improve front stability by about 10%, and 5% for side operations. Engine power has also been increased by 3kW. At the same time Fiat-Hitachi has replaced its FD145 and FD175 dozers with the new D150 and D180 models. The D150 is available with 'All Hydraulic' blade and a semi-U blade; the D180 is available in a semi-U or straight blade and with a pitched blade.

Check out Volvo's new range of hydraulic crawler excavators featuring six top-of-the-range models. All feature upgraded hydraulics, excellent operator visibility, the introduction of a five-switch joystick control, and a quick-fit bracket. The smallest model in the new range is the EC140 weighing in at 14t. The largest models in the range are the EC360 and the EC460. New wheeled loaders will also feature on the Volvo stand - the L50D and L70D with operating weights of 8.2t and 12.2t. The most obvious difference is the rear end design. Rounded hood corners and smoother contours on the counterweight provide a modern appearance, while matt-grey paint on the top of the hood eliminates distracting glare from the sun.

A new 10t excavator will be introduced to the market by Korean tiger Hyundai, which took over Halla last year. The Robex 95W-3 gives Hyundai an entry into the medium-sized excavator market, which is expanding and fills the gap between its 5t mini excavator and its new 13t excavator.

However, the Robex 95W-3, which has a width of 2,345mm and a maximum travel speed of 30km/h, will not be available for purchase until autumn. It comes in two versions: either with variable boom or mono-boom. The bucket is equipped with an offset at the boom foot.

Hyundai will also be presenting upgraded versions of its R200 series crawler and wheel excavators. One model is a wheeled excavator, upgraded from the former Dash 2 to the new Dash 3 innovations. The other model is a completely new tracked excavator. Also making their debut will be three new forklift trucks following the integration of Halla's range into the Hyundai programme.

Caterpillar and its French dealer Bergerat Monnoyeur Travaux Publics will use the exhibition to show over 35 models from the extensive Cat product line. The Cat exhibit will feature 12 new or improved products making their first public appearance in Europe. These will include the 75kW to 111kW class 924G wheel loader and the 7.7t 307B and 19.5t 318B excavators.

One of the main attractions will undoubtedly be the new Cat skid steer loader range. Completing the Caterpillar Compact Products Line, the new range of skid steer loaders will initially comprise models in the 600 to 900kg class. The 216, 226, 236 and 246 will be exhibited alongside other models from the compact range. These will include: the 906 and 908 compact wheel loaders; and the 301.5, 302.5 and 303.5 mini-excavators.

Daewoo Heavy Industries will be presenting two new excavators at Intermat. They are the new 25t Solar 250LC-V crawler excavator and the Solar S450LC-3 and S450LC-V. Standard specification on the Solar 250LC-V will include 600mm shoes, 5.9m boom and 3m arm. This machine is also available with a narrow frame, which is less than 3m wide.

Making its debut on the Takeuchi stand will be the TB80FR - a new 8t zero tail swing excavator and a prototype of the TB170 excavator, which will take over from the TB070 as the largest Takeuchi excavator model. The TB170 weighs 7280kg and a digging depth of 4238mm.

Komatsu will be announcing the availability of its new D61-12 bulldozers in Europe as of May and showcasing its PC228US-2 22t short tail swing radius crawler excavator. The D61-12 models are the compact versions of Komatsu's D65-12 series, with a few features not yet available on the D65. The D61 will be available in two models: the D61EX-12 standard model and the D61PX-12-swamp dozer.

The standard EX model has a shoe width of 600mm. The PX swamp dozer's shoes are 860mm wide. Both have a long track, with more rollers, delivering a low ground pressure. The new D61-12 models also have hydraulically-assisted hydrostatic steering systems. This enables turning while dozing, straight travel when side-loading the blade, there is no need for cross steering on downhill slopes, grading without ground damage and counter-rotation for improved manoeuvrability.

Hydrema will be introducing its new 900 MPV multipurpose vehicle and compact 11t excavator with infra-red computer communication at the show.

The company says the former can work as a telescopic loader, sweeper and crane, as well as a tool console. The 900 MPV is equipped with electronic-servo hydraulics with functions integrated in the operator's seat and an environmental 83kW Perkins stage 1 engine. The M1100 with its load-sensing system ensures the placing of heavy elements such as concrete pipes with an accuracy of millimetres.

French manufacturer Mecalac will be exhibiting its new 7t 10MX machine which can fulfil several functions - digging, loading, handling and tool holding.

Fermec, the Manchester-based manufacturer - which is up for sale by parent Case - will be showing its 2.3t mini excavator, which was launched in September 1999. The Fermec 23 forms part of the mini excavator 100 Series, which already consists of seven models ranging from 1.4t to 5t. It will also be exhibiting its 900 series of backhoe loaders with their new operator-friendly cabs.

From Gehl there will be the new Gehlmax compact Kl165 articulated loader and second generation of skid-steerloaders - the SL5635 and SL6635. The Gehlmax is available in a choice of two boom designs. The Z kinematics provides for high breakout forces and quick loading and dumping while the parallel kinematics ensure parallel handling with pallet forks.

All nine models in the Bobcat mini-excavator range will be displayed (three of them are brand new), as well as the 864 compact tracked skid-steer loader. The 331E excavator features an extendible dipper for enhanced trenching and grading capability; the 322 has an expandable undercarriage which offers optimum stability and the new top-of-the-range 341 model, with new working group functions producing a digging depth in excess of 4m.



Compaction and paving

Compaction equipment manufacturer Bomag will be rolling out a new generation of pivot-steer tandem machines, the BW 170AD and BW 174AD. The operational weight of the new rollers is in the range of 8,400- 9,000 kg, with a standard working width of 1,680mm. Additions to the Bomag plate range will include the BP6/30 plates, at 46kg and 300mm working width, and the BP 8/34 at 54kg and 340mm. With low-vibration handles and low weights both are easy to operate, even for inexperienced personnel.

Ingersoll-Rand AGB will be showing a complete range of paver finishers, including three new models. The first is the new TITAN 525 paver, which is now the top-of-the-range model offering paving widths of 16m. Alongside it will be two other pavers, the TITAN 135 tracked paver and the TITAN 173 wheeled paver for varying paving widths from 1.75m to 4m.

Just a year after launching the W2000 cold milling machine Wirtgen will be launching the W2200. The maximum milling depth of 350mm will enable entire carriageway structures to be removed in a single pass. Vogele and Hamm will also be displaying their products under the Wirtgen umbrella.



Rock tools

Padley & Venables, the British manufacturer for tools in demolition, rock drilling and civil engineering, will be showing a wide range of products. On display will be paving breaker tools such as moil points, diggers, chisel ends, asphalt cutters and wedges and rock drilling drills including shank adapters, couplings, and drill bits.

An updated backhoe hammer - the S25 N - will be displayed by Rammer. To meet the increasingly stringent emission regulations the Rammer S25 N is offered with the Rammer CITY sound suppression system, which reduces noise emissions to just 85dB (A) at 20m. The S25N is also offered in a pin-mounted Uniram version that allows the hammer to be stowed safely and securely for transportation.

The new hydraulic pulverizer from Krupp Breco Bautechnik, will be premiered at the show. The CP23000 weighing in at 2,450kg and with teeth delivering 105t of breaking is as robust as it is light claims its manufacturer. It is suitable for mounting on carriers in the 22-36t class. For Intermat 2000 Krupp is revising its entire range of machine-mounted hydraulic hammers into two product lines, the ECO line and the Marathon line. The ECO line will have white stripes down the side with corresponding markings and the Marathon models will be recognisable by a silver side stripe.

Sandvik Rock Tools will be showcasing its new high-strength raise boring head that bores faster yet requires much less torque to turn it in the hole. Called the CRH 12E, it is extendible from 3.84m to 6m in diameter.

Esco and Metalogenia, rival manufacturers of wear parts and machine attachments for the construction and quarrying sector, will be competing at the show. Metalogenia will be presenting its MTG KingMet tooth system and Esco its Super V.



CRUSHING

Intermat will mark the worldwide introduction of Nordberg's new VI range of vertical shaft impactors. Represented on the stand by a V1400, the four-model range is designed to provide optimum material cubicity in tertiary, quaternary and recrush applications on materials ranging from limestone to granite. The show will also provide the international launch pad for the FS303, the first in a totally new range of horizontal vibrating screens. The FS range of screens features six modular vibrators connected by three cardan shafts and a bolted body construction for improved serviceability.

Powerscreen will be launching the Chieftain 600 and 1400 screens. With a Deutz engine, the Chieftain 600 has a medium capacity of 200t/h and can be set up in less than 15 minutes. The 1400, which also comes with a Deutz engine, has a capacity of 500t/h and can be set up within five minutes. It can be operated using a heavy-duty pendant remote control system or optional radio control.



Access

Access equipment manufacturer UpRight will show its new AB62RT articulated rough terrain boom for the first time. With the 20.9m working height AB62RT offers 10.7m horizontal outreach at 9.1m pivot height , plus 1.9m jib pivoting above and below the upper boom - with a 140û arc. Four-wheel drive and oscillating axle are standard.

Also on show will be UpRight's latest telescopic boom - the SB80. Extendible axles on the 26.4m working height boom eliminate the downtime needed to set up conventional extending axles. Operated from the platform, the SB80's patented extendible axles deploy to 3.2m wide in just 10 seconds during one revolution of the wheels, forwards and backwards. Alongside the SB80 will be its smaller brother, the SB60 20.3m working height telescopic boom. Standard to the SB60 are a 2.44m jib, 4-wheel drive and oscillating axle for 45û gradeability.

JLG Industries will be unveiling its new 600SX Crawler series which offers three diesel powered models of telescopic boom lifts. Due to increased flotation, the tracks make easy work of traversing challenging surfaces such as deep mud, fine sand and soft snow. All three offer a zero turning radius. One model has an articulated jib offering a maximum platform height of 20.1m and a horizontal outreach of 17.3m.

Also featured on the JLG stand will be the diesel-powered scissor lifts - the 330CRT Compact Rough Terrain and the 260MRT Mini Rough Terrain, which features four-wheel drive for unprepared surfaces. The 330CRT has the reach of a large scissor lift, up to 10m, in the compact size and manoeuvrability normally offered only by a smaller scissor lift. The 260MRT offers a large platform deck, space and weight carrying capacity of up to 565kg.

Still celebrating its partnership agreement with MEC, Manitou will be showcasing its extended range of articulated and vertical, industrial and rough-terrain aerial work platforms with three new series of Maniaccess scissors models - two electric series (EX and ELX) and one diesel series (DLX).

Products being displayed on the HEK stand for the first time in Europe will include the GTP Dual 1500 and the GTP Dual 500 transport platforms, the Hek mastclimbing workplatform and the Hek Mega-Deck. The Hek MS5000 has a maximum payload of 5500kg and is able to work at heights in excess of 120m. Developed in response to requests from contractors for a longer platform, the Mega Deck comprises a 6m deck section which, when placed in the centre of the work platform, effectively transfers loading stresses closer to the masts, giving a longer platform length of up to 32.6m.

Formwork specialist Doka will be showing the latest developments in its formwork technology. On display will be its climbing formwork MF-240 and its complete range of Eurex floor-props



AIR POWER

Sullair Europe will launch a new portable compressor for the European market. The Sullair 85, with a rated output of 5m3/min (180cfm) at 7 bar, complements the range of compressors from 2m3/min (71 cfm) to 4m3/min (131 cfm). The S85 is powered by a Kubota diesel turbo V2003T engine. Sullair will also be announcing the availability of its 175H and large capacity heavy duty rotary screw air compressors. In addition, Sullair will be presenting its air tool line which includes pick hammers, paving breakers, drilling hammers, sandblasters, roughcast rendering sets and concrete pokers.

Ingersoll-Rand will be exhibiting several new compressors including the 726. The 726 portable compressor offers a free air delivery of 2.6m3/min (90cfm) at 7 bar. Moving up the range, the next model to be shown will be the HP355. Powered by a Perkins turbocharged, water-cooled 9(1kW 1004-4TW diesel engine, the HP355 has a free air delivery of 10.1m3/min.

Atlas Copco will be presenting at least two new compressors at Intermat - the XASH 186 and the XASE 745. The XAHS186 DD, replacing the XAHS 175 model, is a single stage oil-injected compressor that provides a free air delivery of 10.53/min at a normal working pressure of 12 bar. It is driven by a turbocharged, inter-cooled four-cylinder '1013' Deutz engine.

The XASE 745 will have the largest air capacity in the Atlas Copco portable range with free air delivery of 44.7m3/min at 7 bar to 40.2m3/min at 10,3 bar.

Flygt will be showing a selection of pumps including the Ready 16-drainage pump specially designed to meet the needs of developers and local authorities.