DEVELON has pledged to make a big impact at bauma 2025 with a display of new machine and digital technology developments being seen for the first time.
The manufacturer will highlight its vision for autonomous machinery, which has been an ongoing development stream for years, starting with the Concept-X tech first seen globally in 2019. This progressed to Develon’s Concept-X2, the remote control/autonomous cabless construction equipment solution first seen at Conexpo in 2023. At bauma, visitors will see ‘Real X’, which allows the latest smart Develon crawler excavators to carry out a full suite of autonomous tasks including trenching, bulk earthwork, and truck-loading.
Real X utilises Develon’s expertise in AI-powered excavation and construction equipment technology to accelerate the development of autonomous excavation solutions. Real X tech allows the same excavator to be operated in autonomous mode, remote control mode, or in normal joystick operation mode.
Also displayed will be the Smart Around View Monitoring (SAVM), a new system which employs object detection technology based on AI. This provides operators with a 360-degree view of the excavator.
A new version of the Transparent Bucket safety system will also be available to view at bauma. Owing to blind spots caused by the buckets on wheel loaders, the area in front of the machines has been considered an area of concern. With the Develon transparent bucket function, however, drivers can check blind spots in front of the bucket via the cab monitor. The new version of the system – Transparent Bucket 2.0 – has all of the functionality of the original system, but now offers Object Detection (OD) and Object Recognition. The OD function uses AI tech to synthesise a red triangular exclamation mark in the centre of the object and display it on the monitor, alerting the driver when an object is detected.
Elsewhere, the Experience Zone exhibit on the stand will provide a fully digital experience to showcase future technologies. As well as interactive displays, visitors can try out the Next Generation ‘-9’ model operator’s cab. Other developments to be featured in the Experience Zone include Radar and E-Stop detection and ALA (Advanced Lift Assist) systems.
The new electric DX23E-7 mini-excavator will also be showcased. This model, due to be launched later this year, is powered by an in-house developed 32 kWh/40 kWh lithium ion battery pack option, with all electrical systems and components optimised for work in harsh environments. Develon will also display a BEV zero-emission 14-tonne wheeled excavator – still in development – which is intended to be used for a high proportion of urban work as a first development target.
Two new smart heavy crawler excavators will be revealed for the first time in Europe. These Next Generation ‘-9’ models are said to combine ten ‘groundbreaking’ technologies, with Develon adding that they will ‘redefine and set new industry standards’ in productivity, safety and operator convenience.
A large area of the static display section will be dedicated to Develon’s new range of Special Application machines. This includes the new DX270WMH-7 27.5-tonne material handler.
Another Special Application machine being shown for the first time is the 22.5-tonne DX140RDM-7, the latest addition to the demolition excavator range. Like the three larger models, the DX140RDM-7 offers multiple configurations.
Develon will also present new models that extend current ranges and/or offer new advances and features. These include the new DX25Z-7 mini-excavator. The manufacturer will also show the new DX165W-7K and DX190W-7K models, demonstrating several new features and options for the wheeled excavator range. Similarly, the DL220-7 wheel loader is being shown to display new features and options for the company’s award-winning DL-7 wheel loader range.
