Wacker Neuson fits 14 ton output in a 10 ton wheel excavator

Walker Newson It redesigned its largest wheels excavatorthe EW100, so as to add extra horsepower and hydraulic circulate to energy quite a lot of attachments.

The brand new model of the 10-ton excavator combines the scale of a compact excavator with the output of a 14-ton excavator.

Man Quatro, director of economic merchandise at Wacker Neuson, says the machine is an ideal match for municipal clients who use it for city excavation and demolition or for roadside upkeep. (Wacker Neuson confirmed photographs however did not have the area to point out the brand new EW100 to North American clients at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023.)

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The brand new EW100s shall be out there to sellers in North America in mid-2023.

“We went again to the drafting board with the EW100 and stated how can we enhance on the present design?” Quattro stated.

The EW100 redesign was a collaboration with clients, associations, accent producers and companies throughout the business to outline and set new Building Web site 4.0 requirements.

“There’s a new normal coming for the development market,” he stated, referring to machines in Building 4.0 or MiC 4.0.

The MiC 4.0 normal debuted at Bauma 2022. It permits for world connectivity and compatibility between accent and tools producers. In keeping with the builders, it is a step in direction of “attachment as an IoT gadget”.

“This is a corporation that writes requirements for a way machines and attachments talk with one another and with different merchandise on the job web site,” Quatro stated. “These requirements will finally change into ISO requirements, and they’ll have an effect on the complete business.”

Wacker Neuson is a member of the MiC Board of Administrators and has been concerned within the growth of the requirements.

Quatro famous that the EW100 shall be one of many first MIC 4.0-ready machines out of the manufacturing unit.

“Which means that as requirements evolve and equipment are made, for instance, we are going to take any facility from any producer and put it on our gadget, and it’ll work out of the field,” he stated.

The system turns the EW100 right into a plug-and-play device holder that meets the longer term with an clever attachment administration system.

For instance, Quattro identified how tilt gadgets are gaining popularity in North America.

“When this machine ships this yr, you can take a tilt device from Rototilt or Steelwrist or Engcon, plug it into the machine, go proper to your monitor, choose the model, and it will modify the controls out of the field,” he stated. “No extra further packages wanted and no extra further management methods; all of it comes from the manufacturing unit this fashion. We’re actually enthusiastic about this.”

Relying on engine choice, the EW100 can attain speeds of as much as 24 miles per hour.Walker Nelson

Energy up

Quatro famous that clients can now select between two fuel-efficient Perkins diesel engine choices for the EW100. The usual engine is rated at 74 horsepower and might attain speeds of as much as 18.6 mph.

The high-performance mannequin is rated at 136 horsepower and reaches 24 mph. It additionally supplies a number of auxiliary circuits together with excessive circulate.

“With this bigger engine, you’ve gotten the choice of high-flow hydraulics and might run tilters, hop heads, or each similtaneously properly as different equipment,” stated Quattro.

Permitting operators to simply function further high-performance attachments reminiscent of mulchers, mowers and brushcutters, offers the EW100 extra versatility for working extra effectively alongside highways and intermediates.

The machine additionally scores factors for its load-sensing hydraulic system that regulates circulate charge in response to demand. The system supplies constant and exact management no matter load, adapting to load measurement and conserving joystick actions intact, leading to a easy expertise.

As well as, shorter hose paths scale back power losses within the hydraulic system and improve the service lifetime of the hoses, resulting from fewer put on factors, particularly in slender areas.

For digging, the three-point kinematics allow a 200-degree bucket rotation angle, 20 % improved digging specs, and improved stability.Walker Nelson

dig it up

With its articulated or “triple” increase, the EW100 has extra maneuverability. The extra joint permits the shovel to be pulled straight into the drive gear or dozer blade. Wacker Neuson says that is ultimate when there’s a have to get into tight areas or an impediment must be stored out of the best way.

The corporate says the EW100 has a most digging depth of 195.6 inches and a most dump top of 246.5 inches. The bucket breaking energy is 16,478 lbs.

The EW100 excavators provide the identical three-point bucket hitch as many of the firm’s different fashions. The three-point kinematic linkage system permits for a 200° bucket rotation angle and a 20% enchancment in digging efficiency and stability.

The corporate says that due to these enhancements, the brand new EW100 has a 20% improve in swing pressure over its predecessor.

As well as, the machine options a number of stability choices throughout heavy earthworks, with a 25% improve in lateral stability. “We moved the gas tanks decrease within the chassis and widened the machine a bit to make it extra secure,” he stated.

For assist, EW100 operators can use the dozer blade or assist stabilizers within the entrance, rear, or in any mixture.

To deal with quite a lot of job web site functions, the EW100 has three routing modes. With a toggle swap, operators can select entrance wheel, 4 wheel drive or bowl drive.Walker Newson

Easy course of

The cab affords practically 360-degree visibility, extra legroom and headroom, and a large entrance. Along with improved visibility with extra window space and a revised lower-profile hood design, Wacker Neuson thought of operator consolation and comfort from high to backside when designing the rigs.

The 2-pane windshield is designed for air flow and to permit simpler communication between operators and others on the job web site. The higher entrance window could be raised above the operator’s head, the place it’s stowed, with the underside panel left in place to guard towards water splashes. The underside may also be raised.

Additionally, the automated local weather management system maintains the operator’s most popular cab temperature with the air-con or fan working till that temperature is reached.

Contained in the cab, there’s a new 10-inch contact display that’s simply programmed to avoid wasting settings and data for varied operators and building websites.

The corporate says the operator-based machine setup shops each key operator consolation mappings in addition to attachment and circulate charge settings for every consumer.

The EW100 additionally has a rearview digicam and consists of Wacker Neuson’s Energetic Work Sign (AWS), an extended crimson LED gentle on the again of the machine that alerts others on the job web site when the machine is transferring. The lights are linked to the management levers, as soon as the controls are within the energetic place the sunshine is activated.

As well as, the Auto Brake operate slows the machine’s brakes as quickly because the operator’s foot comes off the accelerator pedal.

To deal with quite a lot of job web site functions, the EW100 has three routing modes. With a toggle swap, operators can select entrance wheel, 4 wheel drive or bowl drive. Wacker Neuson says this enables for extra environment friendly journey on roads, slender radii, or driving parallel to buildings.

A joystick steering choice additionally permits the operator to decide on between steering with the steering wheel or utilizing the ergonomic joysticks.

As well as, the closed driving circuit supplies easy operation with just one driving pedal for each highway and work. It permits infinitely variable speeds from 0 to 18.6 mph with out the necessity to change gears.

The wheel machine has two pre-set working modes, Eco and Energy. The 2 modes differ from one another in engine velocity and pump energy, with Eco specializing in economic system and saving as much as 20% gas and power consumption over efficiency.

Wacker Neuson says the 2 working modes enable the excavator to be simply tuned for the exercise to function throughout the optimum gas economic system vary.

Lastly, by way of upkeep, the cab is tilt-able with a detachable chassis cowl. The opening angle of 60 levels facilitates inspection and restore work.

Fast Spec

• Working weight: 10 tons
• Most digging depth: 195.6 in.
• Dump top: 246.5 in.
• Bucket Breaking Pressure: 16,478 lbs.

The EW100 cabin affords practically 360-degree visibility, loads of legroom and headroom, and a large entrance.Walker Newson