THE rapid rise of LiuGong equipment across the Australian marketplace is continuing, with more excavators joining the F Series range and dozers hitting our shores for the first time.
Liam McCormick with LiuGong Australia said the new 22-tonne and 33t LiuGong 922F and 933F excavators added to the manufacturer’s wide excavator range that extended up to 135t and would be suitable for quarry, waste and recycling, and civil works.
Liam said the LD Series dozers extended on the heritage of European manufacturer, Dressta, following LiuGong’s acquisition of the popular brand about a decade ago.
He said it was exciting to be introducing another LiuGong product to the Australian industry with the first three dozer models arriving, including 20t, 28t and 40t machines, would be attractive for landfill, agriculture, quarrying and civil activities.
“It’s great to be having another product, and, as is renowned with LiuGong equipment, it is very well-priced without compromising on quality,” Liam said.
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“The Dressta heritage is there, but it’s been refined with LiuGong’s engineering.”
He said the F Series excavators and LD dozers continued to feature the latest, improved Cummins engines used in many LiuGong machines, however the cabin in the new excavators had undergone a major facelift.
“It’s all new European styling with a larger cabin and updated operating features, incorporating advanced technologies, that steps it up to any alternatives in the market.
"All functions, including hydraulics, can be adjusted from inside the cab.”
The new electro-hydraulic system provides lightening fast signals between the joysticks, pumps and valve blocks to deliver pinpoint precision and maximise available engine power, while new boom float technology improves performance and prolongs tool life by preventing excessive pressure during braking applications.
It also reduces fuel consumption by allowing the boom to fall under its own mass.
The boom float, travel speed and proportional auxiliary controls are customisable and fingertip controlled.
The operator interface also is now even more intuitive and easy to use.
A large, eight-inch LCD colour screen can be controlled via touchscreen or by a fingertip navigational control dial conveniently located in the armrest control panel.
Liam said in addition to the Cummins engines in the LD dozers, LiuGong’s enhanced serviceability traits were well highlighted with the machines arriving in Australia.
After opening a large side cover, all maintenance is directly at operator fingertips.
The air filter and fuel filter have been grouped on the left side of the machine, while the electrical box has been configured on the right side.
Radiator levels also can be easily viewed from the ground.
There is a centralised diagnostic interface as well, and the machine monitors and provides alerts of any faults.
Auto-gear shifting can manage the dozers under different working conditions.
It selects the shift at the best shift point for more stable and powerful operation, as well as lower fuel consumption.
Liam said a six-way PAT blade was used with the 20t LD dozer, while the larger 28t and 40t dozers featured three rippers and high capacity semi-U blades.
The new excavators and dozers, as well as the wider LiuGong range in Australia, also have been bolstered by enhanced levels of support and backup following the opening of new metropolitan dealerships including Truganina in Melbourne.
The Construction Distribution Australia (CDA) dealerships, backed by the McIntosh Group, have an exclusive focus on the LiuGong brand and provide strong parts support, as well as on-hand service technicians and sales staff.
The LiuGong range in Australia is supported by an extensive network comprising 80 dealers nationally, including local parts depots and product support staff.
