Spirit 43 - Volvo Construction Equipment

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ROAD MACHINERY THAT DELIVERSFinally, there’s the new road machinery recruits, starting with theG900B-Series motor graders, launched in North America and now availablein the EU and selected international markets. Ranging from the G930B to theG960B, they boast the highest blade-down pressure in each weight class.They are followed by the P7820C ABG and P8820C ABGtracked pavers, paving widths of up to 11m (36ft) and 13m (42.7ft)respectively and delivering perfectly smooth mats, even on steep hills andthrough tight turns.For small compaction jobs, look no further than the double drumDD25 and DD25W. Members of the 2.5 tonne weight class, they offer highfrequency and exceptional all-round visibility thanks to a commanding seatingposition and an unobtrusive engine cover, ensuring the drum edgesare always visible.And behind this new generation ofmachines, of course, lies an ever-expanding andincreasingly sophisticated menu of customersupport products and services, tailored tomaximize machine performanceand uptime.DISCOVER A NEW WAY...Volvo Construction Equipment’s biggestproblem at Intermat 2012? How to squeeze allthe good news - and all the latest innovations- within its stand space at the Parc desExpositions in Paris!Under the theme ‘Discover A New Way’,the company showcased a range of newmachines from the new ECR145D reducedradius excavator to the revolutionary L250Gwheel loader, while a Service and Support unitpromoted the company’s high-tech diagnosticsand monitoring systems, maintenance packagesand financing solutions.Volvo Construction Equipment President PatOlney highlighted a 21% increase in annualsales, a record 84,000 machines and majorsuccesses and expansion plans in key marketssuch as China and Russia.AWARD WINNING SYSTEMVolvo Construction Equipmentbeat off more than 100 rivalentries to win Gold at the 2012Intermat Innovation Awards for itsrevolutionary On Board WeighingSystem for its F-Series fullsuspension articulated haulers.The system relies on pressure sensors to relaythe weight of each load into the machine’selectronics. The information appears on theoperator’s display and can also be accessedremotely via the CareTrack telematics system.A red light warns of overloading, thus ensuringsafety and overall machine efficiency. A nominalload can be preset to suit local requirements.Combined with fuel consumption data, OnBoard Weighing highlights true machineproductivity as never before.SPIRIT24
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