Wheeled Excavators and Their Impact On the Construction Sector
Construction machinery is charged with performing various tasks, mostly using hydraulic power. The latest innovations in the construction equipment and machinery sector carry energy saving measures and features required for more efficient and safer operation. With the current focus on environmentally-friendly machinery, there is a greater emphasis on construction machinery geared towards performing well, while producing less vibration, less noise and lower emissions.
The impact of wheeled excavators on the construction and engineering sectors has propelled the industries into the future. Specific advantages relate to being able to perform all the tasks that crawler excavators can perform, while being able to drive the machine from one work area to the next. When the stabilisers are down, a wheeled excavator’s digging performance is very similar to that of a tracked machine.
The wheeled excavator is able to lift more due to the stability of the stabilisers. Most wheeled units also offer a two-piece hydraulically adjustable boom. With the ability to retract the boom and move the load centre closer to the excavator, the operator can greatly enhance the machine’s lifting capacity and boost overall efficiency.
Extending the Use of Wheeled Excavators Through Innovative Accessories
Liebherr is leading the way forward in wheeled excavator design and manufacturing across various industries. Their wheeled excavators come with operating weights between 11 and 28 tonnes, and are characterised by a uniform and cutting-edge machine concept. At Kanu Equipment, we supply Liebherr equipment to the civil engineering, landscaping and horticultural sectors. The water management and special civil engineering sectors also benefit greatly from using Liebherr equipment.
Aside from providing our clients with the very latest advancements and innovations in excavator machinery, we also provide Liebherr digging tools that make the equipment even more versatile. Whether you are looking for swivel or backhoe buckets, ditch cleaning buckets or clamshell bucket grabbers, we supply the industry’s leading manufacturer of these and other machines and equipment throughout Africa.
For more than 60 years, Liebherr has produced and developed a range of sophisticated products and solutions that leads the industry in innovation. Aside from specialising in providing wheeled excavators, Liebherr also has an extensive catalogue of other products and services on the market, including:
• Maritime cranes;
• Mobile and crawler cranes;
• Material handling technology;
• Aerospace and transportation systems; and
• Gear cutting technology and automation, to name a few.
At Kanu Equipment, we have worked hard to provide a line of construction equipment from some of the world’s leading manufacturers that is hard to rival. We have worked hard to develop a range of products that extends to tower cranes of every size and kind, mobile construction cranes, earth moving equipment with hydraulic and wheeled excavators, as well as telescopic handlers and dumper trucks, to name a few.
When you invest in Liebherr machinery, you know that you can expect the best quality and value for money. We are proud of our partnership with this industry leader, as well as many other manufacturers of cutting-edge construction equipment. Speak to our team of sales experts to learn more about our range of quality wheeled excavators, and to find out how we can help you boost your onsite operations.
