New Holland Construction launches new generation wheeled excavator range

New Holland launches its new generation of wheeled excavators, the B Series PRO. The three new models, ranging from 15 to 19 tons, excel in high precision work with their brand new controls and stand out for being remarkably easy to operate and service. They offer a highly professional package that delivers high productivity and reliability at low operating costs: High productivity and lifting performance with exceptional power, speed and stability; High precision with brand new, extensively tested controls; Easy operation and exceptional comfort with new controls and rational cab layout; Excellent serviceability and reliability with easy ground access and new diagnostics software; Proven performance and reliability through extensive endurance testing.
The B Series PRO wheeled excavators run high performance, large displacement FPT engines that deliver high torque and power. This performance is matched by that of the 3-pump hydraulic system, which maximises swing performance with a dedicated swing pump so that no power is diverted from the other hydraulic functions, resulting in greater efficiency and fast cycles. In addition, the large displacement engine and 3-pump system result in less wear, increasing the machine’s reliability.
The arm, available in three lengths for each model, has been redesigned to provide exceptional breakout force, 5% higher than in previous models. The automatic power boost kicks in when more power is needed, increasing pressure up to 370 bar. The new design of the B Series PRO optimises weight distribution and minimises the offset of the undercarriage, resulting in exceptional stability and equally high lifting performance at the front and the rear. All these features combine to deliver an outstanding lifting performance on wheels.
The new heavy-duty ZF axles and transmission provide excellent traction and deliver a higher maximum travel speed of 35 kph, reducing travel time between jobsites. The heavy-duty axles and higher ground clearance also contribute to the B Series PRO’s reliability and durability.
The electro-hydraulic system has been re-engineered and now relies on a single integrated CPU instead of the three controllers of the previous models, with new software developed to maximise the machine’s uptime and deliver clear diagnostics. The new system and software have successfully completed an extreme testing programme to optimise their performance and reliability.
The 3-pump system enables the operator to carry out simultaneous movements under every load. The proportional controls and new low-effort joysticks with longer stroke further add to the excellent control characteristics of the B Series PRO in tasks requiring particularly high precision, such as levelling.
The B Series PRO is a true multi-function master. The operator has a choice of working modes to match the requirements of their task. The adjustable swing speed enables them to adjust power and brake force according to the operation. For special applications, the swing brake mode is easily permanently engaged with a dedicated switch. When the highest precision is needed, the operator can activate the levelling mode on the left joystick. Managing the attachment’s flow and pressure is very easy and up to 12 settings can be memorised for later use. With the attachment management system, proportional control and wide variety of possible configurations, the B Series PRO is designed to work with every type of attachment, offering exceptional versatility.
The entire cab layout and control design have been developed with the operator in mind, to make the machine’s operation intuitive and comfortable. The new dashboard with LCD monitor and screen dedicated to the rear view camera puts the operator in full control of the machine’s status. The rational layout of the controls makes it very easy to operate the machine. For example, all travel controls - road mode, creep speed, gear shifting, axle lock - are grouped on a switch pad placed on the steering column. The slider function for the blade and stabilisers is on the right joysticks, together with the travel direction control. The working and simplified swing brake modes are easy to select.
The spacious cab with pneumatic heated seat and large glazed areas offers an extremely comfortable workstation with excellent all round visibility, further enhanced by the rear view camera.