During the event the company displayed its latest models as they would work in a quarry, and introduced the new 988K wheeled loader, which has an operating weight of 51tonnes and a bucket capacity of 6.4-7.5m³.
The seventh generation 988 wheeled loader is powered by a Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Cat C18 ACERT diesel engine, featuring selective catalytic reduction and delivering 362kW. The engine is said to deliver a 20% fuel efficiency benefit compared to the 988H, thanks in part to an ECO mode with on-demand throttle, auto idle and engine idle kickdown/auto resume system.
At the Quarry Days, presentations were made on fleet selection, ground engaging tools (GET)/buckets, machine efficiency and total cost of ownership.
These were followed by a production study in the on-site quarry (good quarry as opposed to average quarry) showing how considerable savings can be made by adjustments to loading and hauling operations and maintenance, including haul roads.
