Gulf Construction Online - Wacker expands product line

bauma 2007

Wacker’s new loaders will make an appearance at bauma.

bauma 2007

Wacker expands product line

01 April 2007

Wacker Constru-ction Equipment, a leading manufacturer of high-quality light equipment and compact construction machines, will introduce its own line of wheel loaders for construction under the 'Wacker' brand in time for bauma 2007.

'The new products will expand Wacker's line of compact construction machines in order to better cover its customers' needs and improve the way they work,' says a spokesman for the Germany-based company. 'In doing so, Wacker is taking full advantage of the know-how at the Weidemann Group, a leading manufacturer of compact wheel loaders for agriculture, which acquired in 2005. The new wheel loaders are already available for rental.'
This product line is comprised of six models, ranging from 1.8 to 5.7 tonnes.
'All machines are robust, easy to operate, and efficient. Although designed to be compact, these units are also characterised by impressive lifting and breakout force. Customer requirements were at the focus of development. With their strong performance and a wide selection of attachment devices, the loaders are ready to handle a variety of common tasks. Available accessories include earth scoops, front and side-dumping scoops, sweeping machines, and snow ploughs,' says the spokesman.

Gasoline breakers
Wacker is also introducing two new gasoline breakers that promise to offer high productivity, ease of maintenance and a long service life.
The model BH 24 exhibits unparalleled performance while BH 24 Low Vib is preferred for extremely low hand-arm vibrations (HAV), says a spokesman for the German company.
'Breaker BH 24 generates 65 joules, giving it extremely high demolition power and the highest single-stroke impact energy of any gasoline breaker currently available on the market,' he says. 'The proven and powerful WM 80 motor works in conjunction with a new tubular-piston impacter to deliver this incredible power. This specialised breaking and demolition tool is simultaneously comfortable and easy to operate over extended periods of time, thanks to a new spring mounting that noticeably reduces hand-arm vibrations. In particular, full-hood spring-mounting greatly dampens vibrations the operator feels when bracing the machine against his body.'
He continues: 'The combination of high breaking performance and low HAV values makes the BH 24 especially productive. Model BH 24 Low Vib exhibits particularly low HAV values of 4.9 m/square second, making it a highly productive unit. The low HAV values of both breakers permit long operating times according to EU vibration directive 2002/44/EC. Operators can even run BH 24 Low Vib for up to eight hours per day.'
Extended operation of up to two hours without refuelling is facilitated on both units by the 2.1-litre fuel tank. A centralised lubrication nipple simplifies and accelerates maintenance by enabling greasing of the entire unit at the construction site with one small grease press. Models BH 24 and BH 24 Low Vib have shanks for all common tools.
Wacker offers more than 250 product groups in addition to providing extensive rental, replacement-parts, and repair services - oriented towards the needs of its customers, particularly professional users in the construction trades, gardening and landscaping, and agriculture.
With more than 160 sales and service stations in more than 30 countries, Wacker maintains a broad advisory and support network to serve its demanding customers.