DEVELON has officially announced the launch of its new DX100W-7 mini wheel excavator, which is designed to navigate cramped, congested urban jobsites. Arriving on the scene with the ability to clock speeds of up to 24 mph, the stated excavator delivers at your disposal a spacious cab, low noise and vibration levels, all-around visibility, and a lot more. Talk about the whole value proposition on a slightly deeper level, we begin from its versatility, which reveals itself once you consider how the machine is equipped with multiple steering, power and work modes to help operators customize their performance. For steering, the modes include a two wheel iteration that boasts optimal agility and handling. Alongside that, there is a four-wheel crab steering mode, offering precision and maneuverability in tight spaces without the need to re-position the entire machine. The third and final steering mode happens to be a four-wheel round where customers can basically access a tight turning radius, increased traction, and control, especially on tough terrain. Complimenting these steering models is a reinforced articulated boom that features an enhanced pivot point. The machine further has a 1.35-ton counterweight for digging and lifting performance, as well as a large hydraulic capacity to hoist and maneuver heavy loads in a seamless manner.
Having referred to different steering modes, we must also shed some light upon four work modes and four power modes that are there to customize power and performance as per the task at hand. The work modes include One-way mode, Two-way mode, Digging mode and Lifting mode, whereas the power mode packs together Power+ mode, Power mode, Standard mode, and Economy mode. Next up, we must get into the machine’s applications mechanism. This mechanism is largely concerned with helping operators achieve digging depth and height so that they can easily tackle deep excavation projects or reach high elevations when loading or dumping materials. Coming back to the excavator’s hydraulic capacity, it features a a standard hydrostatic system that uses hydraulic fluid for responsive operation and control. You see, by transferring power directly from the engine to the excavator wheels, the system is able to provide high torque even at low speeds.
Moving on, customers of DEVELON’s brainchild can also expect fully adjustable heated air-suspension seat, along with heat and air conditioning. Joining the same would be a selectable control pattern switch that gives operators the ability to change between ISO and BHL or “backhoe” patterns, depending on their preference. Finally, we must get into the machine’s take on safety and stability. This take packs together an option for operators to work safely with the parallel dozer blade and independent rear outriggers (stabilizers). The stated dozer blaze even allows you to pull, push, and mix materials; while on the other hand, the rear outriggers conceive stability and minimize damage to surfaces like asphalt. Hold on, we are not yet, considering we still haven’t touched upon how the excavator comes bearing double tires that provide traction and agility on rough terrain. Hence, by distributing weight across multiple tires, the machine minimizes soil compaction, and at the same time, supports performance on a range of terrains, including grass, gravel and asphalt.
As for visibility, it is sustained through a high-illumination LED light system, including one additional working lamp. On top of that, there is an around view monitor (AVM) camera system boasting a 270-degree view and several ultrasonic sensors. To top it all, there will be available MY DEVELON fleet management, a new digital platform for managing construction equipment. This fleet management system, which is now available on all DEVELON 7 Series mini excavators, can come in handy when the agenda is to monitor health, location, and performance of the company’s equipment from an app or website.
