Case Corp. left no doubt that it is continuing to be a serious player in the heavy equipment market with an introduction of no fewer than 27 new models to members of the press at the Associated Equipment Distributors' convention in Anaheim, Calif., in February.
At an all-day demonstration at D3 Equipment, Fontana, Calif., a nearby Case dealer, Case presented new articulated off-road trucks, new excavators — including the largest ever offered by Case — new crawler dozers, vibratory rollers and compact wheel loaders.
The articulated off-road trucks are a new venture for Case. The Case325 and 330 feature Cummins engines and 248 and 286 net horsepower, respectively, with rated payloads of 25.4 and 30 tons. Panoramic cab windows, wide-angle remote-control heated mirrors, and wipers in front and sides enhance visibility. A closed-circuit camera inset between the rear brake lights is displayed on a cab monitor to the left of the instrument panel, enhancing visibility while backing up or dumping. Both models have an articulation angle of 45 degrees and a body-tipping angle of 67 degrees.
Case's new 80-metric-ton CX800 excavator is its largest ever and along with the new CX290, gives Case six excavators. Case also is adding the CX210 narrow, replacing its 9030B narrow unit. Case CX series models now range from 110 horsepower to 486 horsepower on the CX800, with dig depths ranging from 20 feet to 35 feet.
“The CX 800 is a high-production excavator with the heavy-lift capacity and dig capability for mass excavation jobs, quarry and aggregate, materials handling and roads and bridges,” says marketing manager David Wolf.
Electronically controlled diesel engines use high-pressure fuel injection and high-strength components, with an electronic governor to more closely control engine speed. An onboard computer selects the optimal operation mode by sensing load demands and automatically balancing power and speed.
Case also introduced its largest crawler dozers ever with two models in the new K series. The Case 1850K crawler dozer provides up to 205 horsepower, 671 pound-feet of torque and 126 inches of track on ground. The 1650K offers 145 horsepower, 238 pound-feet of torque and 118 inches of track on ground. The machines are designed for the utility construction, general construction, forestry, waste management, roads and bridges and rental markets.
The power-shift transmission features an auto-load mode that downshifts automatically when the workload increases. “These features mean the operator can focus less on managing the machine and more on managing the job at hand,” says marketing manager Rusty Schaefer.
The new 200 series vibratory compaction rollers includes four single-drum vibratory units with operating weights from 15,741 to 31,553 pounds and engines from 100 to 148 horsepower. They offer up to 36 hours of operation per fuel fill, according to Schaefer, and come in a smooth-drum configuration for compaction of loose and semi-cohesive material and rock fill. The padfoot model is designed for semi-cohesive and cohesive materials and an optional shell fit is available to convert the smooth drum model to a padfoot. The rollers offer dual vibration modes, adjustable amplitude and frequency and centrifugal forces from 29,225 to 73,125 pounds.
Three new Case D series wheel loaders range in engine power from 53 to 71 net horsepower. The compact machines are designed for, in addition to outside work, inside work in warehouses, recycling plants, greenhouses or other restricted areas, with a 41-degree turning angle to either side for increased maneuverability.
In addition to its new equipment, Case is offering an enhanced fleet-management system with a new geofencing feature that allows equipment managers to restrict equipment operation to predefined hours or a set geographic area.
