Develon has introduced a number of upgrades for the corporate’s wheel excavators from 14-21 tonne. The upgrades have been launched on the 5 medium-heavy fashions from 14 to 19 tonne, all of which at the moment are new ‘Okay’ class fashions, together with the DX140W-7K, DX160W-7K, DX165WR-7K, DX170W-7K, and DX190W-7K. The upgrades on the most important DX210W-7K 21 tonne wheel excavator might be obtainable in July 2025.
Just like the DX170W-7K, engine energy for each the DX140W-7K and DX160W-7K fashions is now supplied by the Develon DL06V Stage V engine, leading to an 11% enhance in output to 113.6kW (152hp) at 2000rpm, matching that within the DX170W-7K.
The DX165WR-7K lowered radius mannequin is powered by the Perkins 1204J engine, providing 102.1kW (137hp). Finishing the vary, the DX190W-7K and DX210W-7K are once more powered by the Develon DL06V Stage V engine, offering 129.8 kW (174hp) and 141kW (189hp) at 1900rpm, respectively.
Within the new DX140W-7K and DX160W-7K fashions, there’s an up to date predominant pump system, rising the movement equipped to the journey elements. In these fashions and the DX165WR-7K, there’s additionally an improved journey motor for a wider vary of displacement and an enhanced transmission system to launch extra torque to the axles. This has raised the journey speeds potential on roads and hills (with out the lack of any energy) and in addition an improved general journey acceleration and traction drive.
Inside the brand new cab house, operators now profit from a bigger 12-inch Gauge Panel, upgraded from the earlier 8-inch model. That includes a full HD decision of 1920 x 1080 px and powered by the Android 10 working system, the show provides crisp, high-clarity visible photographs. The brand new split-screen performance allows the mixing of a number of features on a single interface, bettering operational effectivity. The improved display screen visibility reduces eye pressure and fatigue, whereas delivering important data extra clearly – finally supporting safer and extra knowledgeable machine operation.
To satisfy the EN474:2022 security normal, a rear/proper view is at all times displayed whereas the machine is in operation, whatever the driving or working mode, supplied that the digital camera provides a view to the rear/proper. A Facet & Rear view digital camera possibility ensures each digital camera screens are at all times seen concurrently, whether or not in half view or full view.
There’s additionally a brand new Sensible All-Round Viewing Monitor (SAVM) possibility, whereby the High View is at all times displayed concurrently when choosing Rear, Proper and Proper Nook Views to adjust to EN474 laws. The time period ‘Sensible’ signifies an improved AVM specification with added particular person detection for enhanced security on high of the prevailing AVM possibility specification, utilising footage captured by 4 cameras, to disclose employees on web site near the machine.
The AI-based know-how within the SAVM system is ready to successfully establish each transferring and stationary people in shut proximity to the machine. Upon detection, the system promptly alerts operators via a mix of visible indicators and audible alarms on the monitor, making certain a heightened consciousness of the encircling atmosphere.
In addition to the SAVM functionality, there’s a radar possibility put in on the higher construction monitored from the cab. Whereas the earlier WEX-7 fashions have an ultrasonic sensor, the WEX-7K fashions have a rear radar sensor. Most detection vary has been elevated to 6m (from the earlier 2.7m), with a yellow warning zone from 3 to 6m and a pink hazard zone under 3m. Within the DX165WR-7K, attributable to interference from decrease attachments, such because the dozer blades, this mannequin can solely present cautions throughout distances from 3 to 6m. Solely folks across the gear are detected and marked with a triangle image.
All the brand new WEX-7K fashions provide an undercarriage/trailer hitch prepared possibility, which supplies a configuration to connect a trailer for loading and unloading attachments, for instance. The features supplied by this feature embrace a Trailer Hitch mounting (Dozer/Outrigger); a Trailer Hydraulic Brake connection line (Rear Brake department); a Decrease Harness Line configuration for the Trailer Lamp connection and Trailer Dump Up/Down and Tail Gate Open/Shut features.
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