Your complete guide to new and updated equipment and supplies in the aggregates industry.

By Kerry Clines, Senior Editor

Operator friendly

John Deere says its 460E articulated truck is the largest, most operator friendly truck ever built. The largest of Deere’s E Series ADTs, the 46-ton 460E features a John Deere PowerTech 13.5L IT4 engine with 481 net horsepower. A purpose-built ZF transmission includes a high-capacity retarder, eight forward gears, and four reverse gears. The new axles are designed for heavy-duty applications and include on-the-fly differential locks and outboard planetaries, and each axle is independently pressure lubed and filtered. The axles use internal wet disc brakes with independent cooling circuits. If the differential lock system is allowed to run in automatic mode, when ground conditions get soft and difficult, the system will automatically control the axle differential locks as well as the inter-axle differential lock, all while the truck is still moving.

A newly designed stay-tight oscillation joint, high-suspension travel on all axles, and balanced weight distribution provide agility. To minimize rollover risk, the dump body can be restricted from rising when the rear chassis exceeds a predetermined slope angle. The truck also features centralized, true ground-level servicing to simplify daily maintenance.

The cab monitor provides an easy-to-read LCD screen with onboard diagnostics, analog/digital gauges, and vital system indicators. An auto shutdown feature turns off the engine after an owner-determined period of inactivity to help save fuel and reduce emissions, idle-time operation, and wear on the powertrain and hydraulics.

An onboard weighing system allows operators to view the weight and number of loads carried via JDLink. The system not only allows operators to track and optimize payload performance, but aids in maximizing the life of the tires and chassis. Mirror-mounted load indicator lights illuminate for the loading operator as the truck approaches capacity (yellow), is at capacity (green), or is overloaded (red).

A tire-pressure monitoring system helps maximize traction, tire life, and fuel efficiency. Access to JDLink Ultimate allows customers to check tire pressures remotely and receive alerts when the pressure gets too low or too high.

Durable, powerful screening

McCloskey says its R230 screener is one of the most robust, heavy-duty mobile screeners in the world. The machine is capable of operating as a stand-alone plant or as a primary scalping component for a portable crushing spread. The unit features a heavy-duty, high-energy screen box that raises at the lower end for easy bottom-deck access. Other features include a direct-feed, Hardox-lined hopper with a large loading area, a wide feed opening for the free flow of material and high-volume capacity, and a chute design that minimizes material spillage and blockages.

The machine is powered by a 225-horsepower, six-cylinder Cat C6.6 Tier III diesel engine. It offers track mobility, integrated-hydraulic folding stockpiling conveyors, travel-out walkways requiring no folding or disassembly for transport, and fast on-site setup time — as little as 10 minutes. Standing room inside the powerpack and an open-access service bay make maintenance and service easy, saving time and money. Additional options include a radio remote control for tracks, top-deck and bottom-deck finger screens, and a plate apron feeder rather than a belt feeder.

 Specifications

Transport length 54 feet, 11.7 inches

Transport width 9 feet, 10 inches

Transport height 11 feet, 5.8 inches

Weight – track 88,200 pounds

Hopper capacity 15 cubic yards

Screen box dimensions (top deck) 20 feet x 6 feet

Screen box dimensions (bottom deck) 18 feet x 6 feet

High-volume water tank

Philippi-Hagenbuch says its line of HiVol Water Tanks, designed to optimize capacity and enhance travel safety, is fully customizable to fit any off-highway articulated or rigid-frame truck. The tanks are engineered to maximize the truck’s capabilities with capacities ranging up to 60,000 gallons. An insulated version of the tank is available for cold-weather climates.

Abrasion-resistant wear liners

ASGCO’s Armorite wear liners are made out of abrasion-resistant, modular, high-wear material designed to handle tough, hard-rock mining. The wear liners can be used to line belts, feeders, grizzlies, chutes, and bin impact areas. Armorite is a combination of high chromium and molybdenum white iron, metallurgically bonded to a mild steel backing that cushions the white iron, enabling it to withstand impact. It is weldable with minimal preparation.

Oscillating screening bucket

The VTN Rotobec SB screening bucket screens material with an oscillating movement. Screens are mounted longitudinally inside the bucket and are offered in a wide variety of sizes. Screen opening sizes range from 1 to 4 inches and can be changed quickly for applications requiring multiple screen sizes. Three models are available and will fit excavators ranging from 14 to 45 tons, as well as wheel loaders.

Drilling-grade teeth

Paladin’s new drilling-grade, carbide, conical Strata teeth are designed to withstand tough drilling conditions. All Strata series teeth use proprietary grade carbide developed specifically for vertical drilling applications. The specific grade of tungsten carbide uses a same-size, same-shape grain structure and is said to allow a very uniform pattern free of impurities. The company says most customers are seeing up to a 40-percent increase in linear drill footage production, as well as an increase in the life cycle of the teeth.