Case Construction Equipment presented a wide range of items at the recent Bauma trade fair in Munich, Germany, while the German musical group Power Percussion attracted visitors to the Case stand, using oil drums, tracks and other parts of machines as instruments to create a unique sound.
Case launched two Tier 4 final midi excavators at the Bauma show. The short radius CX75C SR and the conventional CX80C MSR use high-pressure common rail fuel injection, cooled exhaust gas recirculation and a diesel oxidation catalyst to meet the emissions standards. The solution delivers more power for less fuel, lower particulate matter emissions and a significant drop in noise levels, without the need for a diesel particulate filter or fuel-consuming regeneration.
The excavators develop up to 9-percent more hydraulic power thanks to high-flow hydraulic pumps, Case said. Cycle times have been reduced, while digging forces increased by up to 3 percent. The machines benefit from a 7-percent wider cab that uses the same monitor and operator interface as the larger CX C Series of crawler excavators.
Case also introduced the M1650, the first in a new three-model range of M Series dozers with operating weights of 13 to 20 tonnes, each delivering increased drawbar pull, reduced exhaust and noise emissions and advanced automated control systems. The units are powered by Tier 4 interim FPT engines, using selective catalytic reduction technology to achieve lower emissions with improved fuel consumption and a 9- to 16-percent increase in power and a 10.5-percent fuel savings.
The WX148-8 and WX 168-8 are two new wheeled excavators from Case that use a three-pump hydraulic system. Case Intelligent Swing allows operators to adjust the upper structure slew speed to suit the application. The Case leveling mode is designed to maximize speed, ease and precision in leveling operations. A revised engine speed and working mode selection dial provides a single point of contact for the operator when setting the machine to work. The units drive through an automatic hydrostatic powershift transmission directly mounted to the rear ZF axle for maximum ground clearance. Multi-disc wet brakes and axle oil changes of 2,000 hours provide powerful braking.
Case also showed its 621F wheel loader, a 12.2-tonne unit powered by a common-rail Tier 4 interim engine. The 621 has a 100-percent locking front differential for maximum traction and reduced tire wear. The unit has a cooling pack directly behind the operator’s cab, moving the engine to the rear of the machine to reduce counterweight.
Case also showed a pink 580 tractor loader backhoe produced at its Burlington, Iowa, plant to raise awareness of breast cancer after design engineer Marvin Linder’s wife Leslie died of the disease. The pink 580 has a “digging for a cure” decal and has been used to raise funds at various events.
Also available at Case’s stand were demonstrations of its SiteWatch Control Module, a telematics system that enables equipment owners to monitor machines with real-time diagnostic and telematics capabilities. SiteWatch can measure operating performance, boost utilization and be on top of maintenance needs. SiteWatch gathers information such as machine location, productivity, fuel efficiency, maintenance requirements and operating health parameters. The data is automatically transmitted through the telematics link to the Case user web portal.
