John Deere launches E18zs and E60 mini excavators in China

John Deere Corporation of the United States announced the launch of two mini hydraulic excavators E18zs and E60 in China.

These two excavators represent John Deere's new products tailored to the largest segment of the Chinese market after 20-ton, 30-ton, 10-ton and 40-ton products for rural construction. Farmland transformation, agricultural planting, landscaping, pipeline construction, urban construction, road maintenance, etc. provide more competitive products and services, and practice the corporate purpose of John Deere's “serving people who are closely related to the land”.

“After successfully covering 10 to 40 tons of small digging and digging markets, John Deere continues to work on construction machinery products that are committed to providing customers with greater productivity, less downtime and lower cost of ownership. Based on a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese market and customer needs, we have further introduced a mini excavator, enriching the excavator product line, through the efficient network and quality service of John Deere dealers, for different market segments users. Providing more professional products and support solutions. We believe that the launch of the mini excavator E18zs and E60 will better serve the Chinese market and fulfill our consistent commitment to Chinese users.” John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment Division Lang Yun, general manager of sales and marketing in China, said.

E18zs mini excavator

Both the E18zs and E60 mini excavators are equipped with reliable Yanmar diesel engines, which meet China's non-road three-stage emission standards, and are powerful, durable and easy to maintain. The hydraulic system of these two models uses the most advanced load-sensing shunt LUDV system from Rexroth, Germany. It features a single pump for oil supply, eliminating the need for complex confluence control functions. All hydraulic actuators can Independent and smooth operation in the same proportion in accordance with the operator's intention under any working conditions, thus achieving precise control in fine movements and ensuring greater digging force and faster cycle speed in the same level, while Minimize power loss due to overflow.

E60 mini excavator

The E18zs can be weighed up to 1,895 kg and can be fitted with an additional 50 kg counterweight for added stability and lifting. Its factory standard bucket capacity is 0.05 cubic meters, and the short tail design is suitable for narrow space, which can meet various construction needs. The boom structure is optimized for standard side shifting and has a larger side shift angle, making it ideal for digging and finishing of corner edges and subgrade shoulders. The oil pipe of the cylinder is hidden inside the boom and is effectively protected. The boom hydraulic cylinder is located above, which can effectively avoid the collision of the cylinder lever during material work. Two-way hydraulic auxiliary piping is standard, so that customers can drive the accessories according to the hydraulics such as damage devices. At the same time, multiple auxiliary control hydraulic lines can be selected to match more accessories and quick-change devices.

Suitable for small spaces

The driver's canopy is easy to disassemble, and the transparent skylight on the canopy provides excellent visibility and front and rear work lights. The E18zs track can be telescoped with a minimum width of 990mm, allowing easy access to narrow areas and then opening the track at any time to ensure safety and stability. The dozer has its own suspension function, which can significantly improve the work efficiency in the on-site cleaning and backfilling operations. The cylinder also has a protective plate to prevent the wear of the cylinder after the material is piled up during the dozing, and effectively extend the life of the cylinder. In terms of maintenance, the butter filling on the boom is designed with one side and a protective cap. Each maintenance check point is concentrated on the easy-opening rear door, which is easy to maintain and reduce downtime.

The E60 standard has a working weight of 5.7 tons. It has a traditional tail design, a low center of gravity, and a large weight. The very reasonable weight distribution brings excellent stability in the same class. Cast iron counterweights protect the engine area more effectively. The boom and stick are designed specifically for the Chinese market and can handle a variety of demanding conditions. Spacious, comfortable cab with wide view, good sealing, low noise and standard front and rear work lights. The front and rear seats are adjustable, and equipped with a large-capacity air-conditioning system and radio. The convenient charging port and the compartment are designed in a convenient location to ensure the driver's comfort and work efficiency. The standard dozer blade provides extra stability. In addition, the easy-to-open engine and radiator compartment cover, centralized maintenance points, easy to carry out various maintenance tasks such as oil level check, oil addition and grease filling.

“Our two mini excavators have made many localization improvements in the process of research and development according to the actual situation of the Chinese market. They have fully listened to the opinions of domestic customers, understand the shortage of their existing products, and have withstood many kinds of Chinese fieldwork. A lot of testing!" Liu Qingfeng, product marketing manager of John Deere's engineering machinery division, said, "China has become the world's largest single and small excavator monomer market, as labor prices climb, infrastructure Perfect and constantly updated, China's demand for micro-miniature excavators will continue to grow and generate more diversified demand. E18zs and E60 are just the beginning of John Deere's service to China's micro-miniature excavator market. We are looking forward to launching more and better products and services to give users a more perfect experience." (This article is from John Deere)