CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, has launched the long-awaited CX 220C LC Heavy Duty excavator in South Africa, to strengthen its position in the local excavator market.
The globally renowned excavator, which is manufactured at the company’s plant in India, Pithampur, is designed for tough applications such as quarrying, forestry, road works and earthworks, as well as general construction jobs.
According to Graham Forte, divisional MD of Case Construction South Africa, “CASE has a well-positioned network of branches, dealers and sub dealers around South Africa. These facilities can advise you, the customer, on your best solution to the task ahead. Through their aftermarket services, they can offer you the backup needed to keep your valuable assets fully utilised. At CASE we understand that the purchase process is only the start of the relationship. The real growth and strengthening of that relationship comes from being able to service your machine in time and have excellent parts availability when needed. For the CASE aftermarket services team, when your machine goes down, the stopwatch starts”.
The 22-t excavator is powered by a fuel efficient FPT (Fiat PowerTrain) engine, designed to boost machine performance and optimise fuel economy by up to 10%. The 6-cylinder FPT engine delivers outstanding power and torque which reduces the transient time, making the hydraulic system immediately reactive to any load.
The CX 220C LC Heavy Duty excavator is equipped with a 7-inch LCD colour monitor for parameter monitoring and setting, and a telematics system for real time updates. Technology within the machine also lets operators store up to 10 auxiliary hydraulic flow and pressure settings to allow easy switching between different attachments.
The excavator is fitted with a 1,1 m³ bucket and has a higher breakout force due to a 1,9 m dipper arm which enables continuous operations and an up to 10% higher digging capability. Three work modes and auto power boost ensure faster work cycles and more efficiency on site.
The model’s HVAC-equipped newly designed spacious cabin with no noise and vibration also has an adjustable ergonomic seat for operator comfort and a new vibration dampening system to help prevent body fatigue. The superior wide and spacious cab offers ample legroom and a more secure and safe working environment. An ergonomically designed seat with 8 different adjustments enhances operator comfort and productivity. The cab boasts an openable roof window for better visibility.
The CX 220C LC Heavy Duty excavator offers a robust design with increased plate thickness on HD structures which improves durability. The long undercarriage offers increased stability on the toughest terrain.
The proven CASE Intelligent Hydraulic System (CIHS) delivers impressive machine control with unrivalled energy and fuel savings in all cycle time phases.
Two variable displacement axial piston pumps with a regulating system are combined with the CASE main valve for fine, precise and efficient operations.
The hydraulic system is governed by a Machine Control Unit which collects input from pressure sensors located on pumps, main valve and pilot lines.