LiuGong 4180D motor grader awarded Red Dot Award 2019 for Product Design

By MEq July 23, 2019 19:47

LiuGong aims to continue to pursue its strategy to expand its global operations whilst staying close to customers. LiuGong’s strategy, launched in 2016, continues to focus on three important areas; globalization, complete solutions and intelligent application, all underpinned by close co-operation and dedicated collaboration with customers. It’s an approach which has seen LiuGong become one of the world’s fastest-growing construction equipment manufacturers.

New 4180D motor grader
The new 4180D motor grader is a completely new machine and is the embodiment of LiuGong’s design DNA. The UK based industrial design team worked in close cooperation with customers and operators to rethink the traditional grader. The resulting machine boasts best-in-class 324° panoramic visibility owing to a unique 5 post cab with a single C-pillar, a completely new cab interior which sets the benchmark for comfort and efficiency. New impact-resistant materials have also been introduced to provide better weight distribution and increase recyclability. In addition, access for routine maintenance has also been improved to reduce downtime.

Operating Weight: 15,500 kg
Max. Net Power: 142 kW (193 hp) @ 2,200 rpm
Max. Drawbar Pull: 86 kN
Max. Travel Speed: 42 km/h
Blade Width: 3,960 mm

With R&D centers in the UK, USA, India, Poland and China, LiuGong is committed to developing intelligent machines and beyond. LiuGong has already successfully launched its first remote-control wheel loader with an intelligent shoveling system that senses material penetration. In addition, the launch of LiuGong’s intelligent management system is helping customers manage their fleets, increase productivity and reduce operating risk and costs.

In Europe, LiuGong’s efforts have focused on playing their part in implementing the global strategy. Key to this has been an ambitious 5-point investment plan, designed to realize LiuGong’s growth objectives in Europe and to provide the highest levels of support and customer satisfaction. The investment plan targeted; manufacturing, parts distribution, European headquarters, people and crucially, R&D.