Develon’s new 33-tonne DX300LC-9 excavator combines heavy-duty production with intuitive smart technology, equipping contractors with the speed to hit tight deadlines and the comfort to keep crews on the job.
The DX300LC-9 joins the Develon -9 Series lineup, which includes the DX230LC-9, DX260LC-9, DX360LC-9 and DX400LC-9. The new -9 Series excavators made their North American debut during ConExpo in March.
The company will eventually expand its entire lineup of -9 Series excavators to replace the -7 Series models offered across North America.
“Develon continues to build on the success of our -9 Series lineup of crawler excavators with more machines that help our customers improve their productivity, precision, safety and uptime protection,” said Brian Kim, Develon’s Crawler Excavator Product Manager.
“These machines are equipped with a fully electro-hydraulic control system and deliver up to 8 per cent better fuel efficiency. A suite of integrated technology, including a 360-degree smart around view monitor camera, optional Advanced Lift Assist, remote smartphone start, factory 2D grading and real-time oil diagnostics, keeps operators working safely and productively.”
The 30-tonne machine is ideal for a wide range of tasks, including mass earthmoving and site development, underground infrastructure, quarrying and material handling.
“This excavator size is considered the ‘sweet spot’ for production-heavy jobs,” Kim said. “They’re powerful enough to handle heavy digging and demanding demolition tasks, yet easy to transport on a standard lowboy trailer.”
Advanced assistance
The DX300LC-9 excavator is built with increased lifting power and advanced assistance features to streamline demanding tasks while keeping operators comfortable.
Advanced Lift Assist displays real-time lifting capacity and warns operators of potential tipping risks. The feature also uses a dynamic lifting-force table to highlight hazard zones on slopes and uneven ground.
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Breaker Assist prevents blank firing to protect internal components from wear, while the auto breaker setting removes continuous button pressing to reduce hand fatigue.
The excavator’s weighing system tracks production levels in real time to ensure that dump trucks are loaded quickly, safely and to exact weight limits.
As well, Develon equipped the machine with customizable joystick controls to simplify movement in tight spaces with stick steer and thumbwheel steering options. Operators can personalize controls alongside traditional pedals to match their preferred operating style.
Safety shield
The DX300LC-9 excavator surrounds crews with an active safety shield of AI cameras, radar and automated controls that identify hazards and stop accidents before they happen.
The DX300LC-9 includes the following safety features:
- Smart Around View Monitor (SAVM) Camera System and Human Detection System: Six cameras, radar sensors and AI-powered human detection provide a 360-degree view around the machine. The SAVM camera system is an option for all -9 Series excavators.
- Develon E-Stop: This system automatically reduces speed when the machine detects a person within 4 metres and brings the machine to a complete stop when someone is within 2 metres.
- Virtual walls: Set digital boundaries to prevent the excavator boom or bucket from striking overhead power lines or underground obstacles.
Elevated comfort and control
The DX300LC-9 excavator takes the guesswork out of complex jobs by wrapping precision guidance, predictive machine health tracking and seamless cab controls into one connected system.
The cab is equipped with a 30-cm, high resolution touch screen display. The customizable split-screen view allows operators to manage functions like heating and cooling, selectable power modes and hydraulic flow for attachments. A dual-monitor setup to manage up to four functions simultaneously is available as an upgrade.
Standard 2D machine guidance and machine control systems take the guesswork out of grading and digging, with full compatibility for optional 3D systems. The 3D systems are required for complex, multi-dimensional and large-scale projects where the jobsite terrain changes continuously.
To help reduce machine downtime, Advanced Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) technology allows the monitoring of engine oil, hydraulic fluid, main pump and swing motor health.
The premium PHM option adds targeted vibration and pressure sensors for real-time diagnostics on the excavator’s swing motor, main pump and reduction gear.
Managed via the My Develon telematics app, a Bluetooth digital key allows operators to unlock the cab, start the engine and adjust the air conditioning remotely. No physical key is required.
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