are all designed and produced by Volvo to work in perfect, productive, fuel efficient, harmony. That’s not all – the G-Series also features a 20% increase in lifting force and 10% improvement in breakout force.
Installed in the L220G is a Volvo 13 litre, six cylinder turbocharged V-ACT (Volvo Advanced Combustion Tech- nology) engine which features cooled gas recirculation and a particulate filter with active regeneration. The active-type diesel particulate filter (DPF) temporarily holds the particulate matter and then incinerates it, further reducing emissions. This process is conducted without any loss of performance or operation. “We’ve naturally been a little apprehensive moving in to this new engine technology, but we know that Volvo with their nationwide support is there to provide us with a comprehensive after sales support as always,” said Mr Wardle.
The two new L220G’s have been deployed on a highly demanding contract through D Wardle’s rental division, rehandling coal. The machines have been equipped with bespoke 8.2m3 coal handling buckets with slots cut out in the rear spill plate to allow good forward visibility for the operators. They have also been equipped with Boom Suspension, auto- matic greasing, weigh loaders and additional, optional working lights for night time working.
The latest generation Volvo Care Cab fitted to these wheel loaders is particularly favoured by Wardle’s operators. “Switching to the Volvo L220G has posed no problems whatsoever for our operators,” explained Scott Wardle. “They certainly appreciate the layout of the controls, air suspended seats and climate control features and enjoy the overall operating experience.” Even the eco pedal feature is being used effectively. This simple yet unique feature encourages the operator to work smoothly with the accelerator pedal applying an appropriate amount of mechanical back pressure, to encourage low fuel consumption operating techniques.
The other fuel saving features cited by D Wardle (Plant) in their evaluation were Volvo’s Optishift system consisting of a new torque converter with Lock Up and free wheel stator integrating the Volvo patented Reverse-by-Braking (RBB) function – significantly reducing fuel consumption – by up to 15% – as well as increasing operator comfort and driveline durability. When changing from forward to reverse (or vice versa), RBB applies the standard service brake instead of the torque converter, bringing the machine to a halt and putting less stress on the converter and transmission. OptiShift can
significantly reduce fuel consumption in operations such as load and carry – as well as in short cycle loading. The driveline lock up, meanwhile, improves drive response, rimpull and incline performance and fuel efficiency. Volvo Construction Equipment is the preferred supplier to D Wardle (Plant) Ltd for wheeled loaders and dumptrucks and these latest machines are part of thirteen additional loading shovels purchased for Wardle’s fleet this year.
With over 45 years experience throughout the UK, D Wardle (Plant) Ltd offers a range of earthmoving and materials hand- ling solutions including earthmoving contracting, extraction, general plant and loader hire with or without operators, long term contract hire and rental. The company has its head- quarters located at Appleton, Cheshire.
The new L220G’s are the largest Volvo wheeled loaders to join D Wardle’s fleet and are part of thirteen additional loading shovels purchased this year.
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For us and our client, the fuel initiatives on these latest Stage IIIB models were the major selling point
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