The rapid rise of LiuGong equipment across the Australian marketplace is continuing, with more excavators joining the current range and dozers hitting Australian shores for the first time
LiuGong’s new 22-tonne and 33-tonne LiuGong 922F and 933F excavators, as well as the 20-tonne LD20D dozer with a Power-Angle-Tilt (PAT) blade, have joined LiuGong’s lineup in Australia, and were put on show at the recent National Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo in Sydney.
LiuGong Australia’s Liam McCormick says the two new F Series excavators have further filled out the manufacturer’s wide excavator range, which extends up to 135 tonnes and is used across civil, quarry and waste and recycling works.
He adds the LD Series dozers expanded on the heritage of European manufacturer Dressta, following LiuGong’s acquisition of the popular brand about a decade ago.
The first three dozer models arriving will include 20-tonne, 28-tonne and 40-tonne machines, which McCormick says are attractive for civil, landfill, agriculture and quarrying activities.
“It’s great to have another product, and, as is renowned with LiuGong equipment, it is very well-priced without compromising on quality,” he says.
“The Dressta heritage is there, but it’s been refined with LiuGong’s engineering.”
Upgraded features
The F Series excavators and LD dozers continue to feature the latest, improved Cummins engines used in many LiuGong machines, he adds, but the cabin in the new excavators has undergone a major facelift.
“It’s all new European styling with a larger cabin and updated operating features, incorporating advanced technologies, that steps it up to any alternatives in the market,” McCormick says.
“All functions, including hydraulics, can be adjusted from inside the cab.”
The new electro-hydraulic system provides fast signals between the joysticks, pumps and valve blocks to deliver pinpoint precision and maximise available engine power, while new boom float technology improves performance and prolongs tool life by preventing excessive pressure during braking applications. It also reduces fuel consumption by allowing the boom to fall under its own mass.
The boom float, travel speed and proportional auxiliary controls are customisable and fingertip controlled. The operator interface is now even more intuitive and easy to use, as a large, 8-inch LCD colour screen can be controlled via touchscreen or by a fingertip navigational control dial conveniently located in the armrest control panel.
Ease of service
In addition to the Cummins engines in the LD dozers, McCormick says LiuGong’s enhanced serviceability traits were well highlighted with the machines arriving in Australia.
After opening a large side cover, all maintenance is easily accessible. The air filter and fuel filter have been grouped on the left side of the machine, while the electrical box has been configured on the right side. Radiator levels also can be easily viewed from the ground.
There is a centralised diagnostic interface and the machine monitors and provides alerts of any faults.
Auto-gear shifting can manage the dozers under different working conditions. It selects the shift at the best shift point for more stable and powerful operation, as well as lower fuel consumption.
A six-way PAT blade is used with the 20-tonne LD dozer, while the larger 28-tonne and 40-tonne dozers feature three rippers and high capacity semi-U blades.
The new excavators and dozers, as well as the wider LiuGong range in Australia, also have been bolstered by enhanced levels of support and backup following the opening of new metropolitan dealerships at Wetherill Park in Sydney, Truganina in Melbourne and in Brisbane.
The Construction Distribution Australia (CDA) dealerships, backed by the McIntosh Group, have an exclusive focus on the LiuGong brand and provide strong parts support, as well as on-hand service technicians and sales staff.
LiuGong’s range in Australia is supported by an extensive network comprising 80 dealers nationally, including local parts depots and product support staff.
CDA flew the LiuGong flag at DDT and will continue to do so at further industry events and expos throughout the year.
For more info on LiuGong’s new range of equipment, visit liugongaustralia.com.au
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