Wheeled Excavators cover range of operations.
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Hydraulic models 180C W and 210C W feature one work mode for various applications and are offered with boom, stabilizer, and tire options. Along with ergonomically designed cab, products feature parallelogram-designed front blade and arm-to-bucket joint coated with tungsten and carbide. Both units incorporate Machine Information Center, which records operational data. Models 180C W and 210C W have respective dig depths of 19 ft and 21 ft. 1 in.Original Press Release:
New Wheeled Excavators Join John Deere's C-Series
Reliability, Power Similar to Crawler Machines
MOLINE, Ill. (March 16, 2005)--John Deere's new 180C W and 210C W Wheeled Excavators deliver the same reliability and powerful response of the C-Series crawler variety, but in a nimble wheeled design.
The wheeled excavators, which will be available beginning May 1, use the same hydraulic system as John Deere's crawler excavators, so they offer the same powerful and predictable operation, according to Mark Wall, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Company.
"They're fast and smooth, but these machines also are designed with strong digging forces to power through tough applications," Wall said.
The Deere wheeled excavators feature one work mode that allows the operator to work in a variety of applications--from trenching to fine grading--without having to change modes. Two factory-designed optional auxiliary hydraulic kits increase versatility. The first is designed for lower pressure, lower flow applications like bucket tilt or bucket swinger attachments, while the second is a high pressure, high flow kit for hammers/breakers.
A variety of factory boom, stabilizer and tire options result in machines that can be configured to meet individual needs. A two-piece variable geometry boom and arm option adds flexibility and versatility to these machines. The parallelogram-designed front blade makes backfilling and clean-up easier than ever. The standard dual tire includes a spacer ring to keep dirt and debris from wedging between the tires.
Many standard features in the cab enhance operator comfort, including a fully adjustable suspension seat, clear roof hatch for overhead visibility, 12-volt outlet, automatic climate control, AM/FM radio, cup holder, hot/cold beverage box and lunch box storage. Four silicone-filled cab mounts reduce noise and vibration, and the controls and monitor are all similar to the C-series crawler excavators.
"Combine the seat with the tilt steering column, and the result is a work station that will make any operator comfortable," Wall said.
These machines include many of the already field-proven features of the Deere C-Series crawler excavators, with components that are designed to reduce wear and provide maximum uptime, according to Wall. "For example, the arm-to-bucket joint is coated with tungsten and carbide to toughen the wear surface and keep the bucket pin and bushing joint tight," he said.
These machines also feature the Deere Machine Information Center (MIC), a data logger that records machine information such as engine rpm, hydraulic oil and engine coolant temperature, pump pressures, machine alarms and codes, time spent swinging, and idle time. These data can help the machine owner adjust equipment needs to increase utilization and productivity.
"The machine owner can use MIC to review component pressure histograms that can help guide decisions about job schedules and machine maintenance," Wall said. "The result is more uptime."
The addition of powdered metal oil impregnated bushings, tungsten carbide coating, and reinforced resin thrust plates results in a 500-hour greasing interval for the boom and arm joints. The engines in these machines also feature a 500-hour oil change interval, with a hydraulic oil change interval of 4,000 hours.
"With power, versatility, efficiency and smooth response, these machines will fit well into any wheeled excavator application," Wall said.
About John Deere: John Deere (Deere & Company-NYSE:DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment; a major manufacturer of construction equipment; and a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care. Additionally, John Deere manufactures engines used in heavy equipment and provides financial services and other related activities that support the core businesses. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has established a heritage of quality products and services providing performance that endures to customers worldwide.
Key Specifications:
180C W 210C W
Net HP 121 147
Operating Weight 41,500 lbs. 45,400 lbs.
Dig Depth 19 ft. 21 ft. 1 in.
Maximum Reach 31 ft. 3 in. 33 ft. 4 in.
Arm Force 18,700 lbs. 23,000 lbs.
Bucket Force 22,900 lbs. 29,000 lbs.
