Develon set for UK exhibition debut at Plantworx 2023

DEVELON, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, will be exhibiting for the first time in the UK at Plantworx 2023.

The manufacturer said several of the products on display at the East of England Arena will be making their UK debut. These include the new DX63-7 six-tonne and DX85R-7 eight tonne mini-excavators in the static section of the stand, as well as the DX250WMH-7 material handler in the demonstration area.

Together with the DX62R-7, the DX63-7 is one of two new six-tonne mini-diggers, completing the roll out of the next generation of machines from Develon, with a new shared global styling design. Both models are powered by the D24 Stage V-compliant diesel engine providing 44.3 kW (59.4 HP) of power.

The DX85R-7 eight-tonne reduced tail swing mini utilises a ‘newly improved’ upper structure platform, which Develon explained offers increased durability and robustness and a different boom swing cylinder layout resulting in an increased boom swing angle of 60^o. The bucket digging force of the DX85R-7 is 6.7-tonne and this is combined with a traction force of 6.6-tonne, whilst travel speeds are a mobile 2.9 km/h in the low range and 4.8 km/h in the high range.

Joining these models in the static area will be the DX27Z-7 mini-excavator, the DX100W-7 wheeled excavator, the DL80TL-7 compact wheel loader, the DX140LCR-7 15.6-tonne crawler excavator, and the DL280-7 wheel loader.

Equipped with an MG22 sorting grapple, the DX250WMH-7 25-tonne Stage V-compliant material handler is being demonstrated for the first time in the UK, for use in the solid waste, recycling, demolition and forestry industries. The machine is built with front and rear stabilisers, and a boom and arm designed for material handling tasks.

A standard feature is the hydraulic cab riser, which aims to give operators better all-around visibility of the attachment and work area. The material handler has ergonomic joysticks and a steering wheel. The machine comes with two-way auxiliary and rotate circuit hydraulics, while operators can use buttons on the joysticks or an optional foot pedal to control auxiliary attachments. The model is powered by the six-cylinder, turbocharged Develon DL06V water-cooled diesel engine, providing an output (SAE J1995) of 141 kW (189 HP) at 1900 RPM.

Joining the DX250WMH-7 in the demonstration area is the DL80-7 compact wheel loader, DX55R-7 5.7-tonne mini-excavator, DL380-7 wheel loader, and DX225LC-7 23-tonne crawler excavator.

Plantworx takes place from June 13-15.