Develon North America has launched a company-first mini wheel excavator suited to job sites where space is limited
The DX100W-7 mini wheel excavator is the first of-its-kind from Develon in North America and of the fastest mini excavators on the market at 38.6km/h (24mph), the company announced.
“We’re excited to continue to expand our compact equipment line with the DX100W-7,” Develon mini excavator product manager and compact engineer Andy Jeong says.
“It has several features and technologies for excellent performance, efficiency and high-end comfort.”
With different steering, power and work modes, operators can customise the machine’s performance to move and work in the way the operator would like.
Develon says the two-wheel steering mode provides better agility and handling, as well as delivering increased fuel economy, while the four-wheel crab mode offers precision and manoeuvrability in tight spaces – without the need to reposition the entire machine. The four-wheel round mode gives a tighter turning radius and increased traction and control.
Operators can choose from four work modes – one-way, two-way, digging and lifting – and four power modes – power plus, power, standard and economy – to customise power and performance.
Suited to tight spaces in roadway and urban environments, Develon says operators don’t have to close a second lane of traffic when working. A large boom allows the mini wheel excavator to reach farther and access hard-to-reach areas.
Maximum comfort is provided in the DX100W-7, with Develon saying that it features one of the largest cabs in the market. A large full-length glass door allows for easy entry and exit, while also providing increased visibility from inside the cab.
To further enhance comfort, the excavator comes as standard with a fully adjustable heated air-suspension seat as well as heating and air conditioning.
Also coming as standard on the machine are double tyres to increase traction and agility on challenging terrain.
Increasing job site safety, the DX100W-7 comes standard with an around view monitor (AWM) camera system which provides a 270-degree view and ultrasonic sensors. Develon says these sensors alert operators of nearby objects as the machine is put into reverse.
To protect the machine from wear and tear, an overload warning device is included, alerting operators when the excavator is approaching or exceeding its maximum load capacity or safe operating limits.
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