Shantui Holds New Product Launch Event for China’s Biggest Bulldozer Ever, The SD90-5
On the morning of November 27, Shantui held a launch event for its largest ever bulldozer, the SD90-5, at the 2012 Bauma China exhibition in Shanghai. Shantui is the leading bulldozer manufacturer in the world , and the SD90-5 represents not only the largest dozer ever produced in China’s history but it also the second largest dozer now in existence. The Chairman of China Construction Machinery Association, Mr. Qi Jun, the CEO of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, Mr. Jiang Kui, and Chairman of Shantui Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. , Mr. Zhang Xiuwen, attended the launch and ceremoniously unveiled the beast. The Deputy General Manager of Shantui Construction Machinery Co. and Director of the Company’s R&D Center, Mr. Xu Gang, introduced the new breakthrough product. Representatives from agency companies and customers, and more than 30 media from home and abroad, totaling more three 300 persons, attended the ceremony.
Currently undergoing certification, the SD90-5 prototype will operate in the harshest environments with great efficiency. With the world's environmental regulations and engineering practices constantly changing, the SD90-5 adapts well to different methods of mining and earthmoving. Featuring a rear-mounted hydraulic ripper arm, the SD90-5 is well-suited for agitation-method mining, while the 45-cubic-meter blade is excellent for clearing any stone debris. Furthermore, its K-type floating rollers and auto-locking torque converter give it the means to efficiently handle any water conservancy, earth moving, or demolition tasks.
Complementing its robust power, the SD90-5 comes standard with many new features and designs developed by Shantui's own engineers to optimize the operator and ownership experience. The SD90-5 is built with a modular design, so that components can be easily maintained or replaced. For example, the new integrated gearbox utilizes the coolant and oil-injection lubrication systems of the rest of the machine, easily connected and disconnected from the rest of the working units. This reduces the overall size of the gearbox, facilitating removal and maintenance.
In the area of operator use the SD90-5 features an on-board integrated computer and proportional pilot control. The computer is integrated with the rest of the machine, allowing real-time monitoring of vital systems, remote diagnosis of faults, and GPS tracking. The pilot control is also connected to the gearbox, providing more gear options and smoother shifting. To aid in operator comfort new floor structures reduce cab vibration, and a roll-proof cab structure increases user safety.
"With the SD90-5, we hope to establish ourselves as the number one name in bulldozers, not just in China, but the world as well" stated Mr. Chad Cheng, General Manager of Shantui Import & Export Co., Ltd. "This product sets the bar for Shantui as far as engineering goes, and hopefully it will advance the industry as a whole, especially in developing markets."
In China, Shantui’s name has long been synonymous with the word “bulldozer.” Today, Shantui is not only the world’s largest maker and seller of brand name dozers, but also offers a highly diversified line of construction.
