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AMMANN LAUNCHES NEW GENERATION TANDEM
ROLLERS
Compaction equipment specialist Ammann has updated two EQUIPMENT
of its heavy tandem roller models, with the incorporation of new
Stage V-compliant engines for the European market.
The Ammann ARX 90 StV and ARX 110 StV articulated rollers, which
are two of Ammann’s six heavy tandem models, now feature the
4-litre TCD3.6 engine from Duetz.
Unlike their predecessor models, this means that both machines’
engines now benefit from “the most technologically advanced
after-treatment system”.
According to Deutz, the after-treatment structure uses varied to The ARX 110 heavy tandem roller from Ammann.
systems reduce the amount of NOx and other pollutants produced
by the equipment. Described as “telematics ready” by the Switzerland-based
With operating weights of 9.9 and 10.5 tonnes respectively, the ARX manufacturer, the ARX 90 and ARX 110 can both be installed with
90 and ARX 110 can be used to compact asphalt bases, binders Ammann’s ServiceLink telematics system.
and wearing courses, as well as sub-base and base compaction The two updated machines, which are part of the manufacturer’s
for aggregates. ARX equipment series, are the latest models to undergo a Stage
They offer a drum width of 1690mm, a maximum offset working V update. In May of last year Ammann rolled out new versions
mode of 1850mm, and the articulated steering incorporates both of its light ARX tandem rollers, with the double drum product line
oscillation and a mechanism that enables work in crab mode up - including the ARX 12-2, ARX 16-2, ARX 20-2 and the ARX 16-2C
to 17cm (6,7 in) on both sides. models - relaunched to cater the European market.
HYVA ADDS 40 TONNE-METRE CLASS TO EDGE LINE our EDGE Line,” commented Giuseppe Bevacqua, Hyva cranes
Manufacturer Hyva has added five models to its 40 tonne-metre product manager. “High performance, with a wide range of
rated EDGE Line series of articulating boom cranes. innovative features and variety of accessories and attachments,
Their maximum outreach is from 8.02 to 20.90 metres achieved make these cranes ideally suited to many applications from
with between two and eight boom extension sections and a 10 construction to logistics; oil & gas to mining, and maintenance
metre jib (not available on K-boom or Marine versions). to rental.”
Of the five new models, two have continuous slewing while the The new models start at the basic 40 tonne-metre HC 401 with
other three have rack and pinion type slewing. EDGE Line models 430 degree rack and pinion slewing and a double linkage. Next
offer a three year general warranty and five years on structural is the 40 tonne-metre short boom HC 401 K version, also with
parts, Hyva said. 430 degree rack and pinion slewing and a double linkage. The
“We are proud to add this new range of 40 tonne-metre cranes to 44 tonne-metre HC 441 adds the Proportional Lift Control System
(P-LCS) to 430 degree rack and pinion slewing and
a double linkage.
First of the continuous slewing models is the basic
40 tonne-metre HC 405e with double linkage.
The 44 tonne-metre HC 445e adds the Proportional
Lift Control System (P-LCS).
Other features of EDGE Line models include
articulated outrigger feet, hydraulic hoses running
inside the outrigger beams for protection against
damage, and the Stability Control System, plus
Extra Extension Speed (EES), Smooth Descent
system (SDS), and the Liftrod Articulated system
(LAS) to improve versatility in many different working
positions, Hyva said.
The Magic Touch (MT) function allows one-touch
deployment from the transport position and the
same in reverse for stowing the crane. Dynamic
Load Diagram (DLD) allows verification of capacity
according to the stbility of the truck.
A new option is Connectivity 4.0 designed to
increase customer efficiency via an internet
connection to cloud data storage of historical use
and service information.

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