At Intermat 2018, Yanmar celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first mini-excavator

By MEq August 14, 2018 17:29

At this year’s Intermat, Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe (Yanmar CEE) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first mini-excavator. In line with the trade fair motto “Building tomorrow, today”, the compact machine specialist showed its future-oriented extended product range and a new data management system. Yanmar showed its newest models of midi- and mini-excavator, wheeled loaders, wheeled excavators and dumpers as well as SmartAssist Remote.

New SV60 midi-excavator
The SV60 is the latest Yanmar short tail midi-excavator. The new 5.7-ton machine has been designed to respond to the most demanding requirements regarding comfort and stability. The cabin offers high capacity which is comparable to 8 and 10-ton excavators. The operating controls and switches are ergonomically arranged for easy reach. An air suspended seat comes as standard equipment. It is fully adjustable and has a headrest, thus reducing body tension and fatigue. The standard SV60 is also equipped with a rear-view camera with an additional screen offering great visibility and enhanced safety on the jobsite. Furthermore, the SV60 has a last generation Yanmar engine with an output of 33.4 kilowatts at 2200 revolutions per minute. The ViPPS hydraulic system cumulates the flow of separate pumps in order to obtain the optimal combination in terms of speed, power, smoothness and balance.

Mini-excavator with zero tail swing
Four renewed models of zero tail swing mini-excavators between 2 and 4 tons were presented: ViO26-6, ViO27-6, ViO33-6 and ViO38-6. The ViO-6 range is equipped with the latest generation of Yanmar TNV engines. Emissions, sound level and fuel consumption have been sustainably reduced. What’s characteristic for the zero tail swing machines: Neither the counterweight nor the front of the upper frame exceeds the track width. With their compact dimensions, very small turning radius and reduced transport weight, the four models operate easily – even in confined spaces.

Compact tracked dumpers
Also, the compact tracked dumpers C30R-3 and C30R-3TV have been optimized for increased efficiency in narrow construction sites. The vessel of the C30R-3 can be tilted on the back and has three-way flaps. The wagon of the C30R-3TV has a turning frame, which can spin 180 degrees. This enables the carrier C30R-3TV to dump material while driving along a trench, thus getting very close to the job site. Both models can turn 360 degrees within less than 18 seconds even when carrying a load of 2,500 kilograms.

Powerful wheeled excavators and loaders
Additionally, Yanmar has presented the compact wheeled excavators B75W, B95W and B110W. Their undercarriage combines high mobility with drive power. Thanks to the pendulum axle with a pendulum angle of 14 degrees, the wheeled excavators are absolutely stable, even on rough terrain. Four independent hydraulic circles allow to exactly steer the wide range of attachments. Like the wheeled excavators, also the four-wheeled loader models, V70S, V80, V100, V120 can be utilized for an extensive range of applications. The articulated steering with its 40-degree-steering angle allows operating the bucket to the load in a straight line. Thus, the machine can be easily operated even under challenging conditions.

New data management system
The new tool SmartAssist Remote monitors the performance, the location, the consumption and the maintenance requirements of the machine and provides detailed information on the machine’s condition and application. With this tool, the technical data can be accessed on computers, tablets, and smartphones, regardless of the location. It facilitates the daily organization and improves the efficiency of work processes. In addition, the system alerts in case of unusual actions – such as leaving a certain area or any activity outside the hours scheduled. Stolen machines can be quickly tracked with SmartAssist Remote.