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Cover Story
All three demonstrate the impressive fuel efficiency that is achievable through their XPower CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) driveline, working in harmony with the Liebherr engines. The CVT driveline brings together hydrostatic and mechanical drive systems and continuously adjusts them to the application, making the machines more efficient during loading and transport and resulting in strong acceleration and performance across all loading cycles.
The L 566 with 4.7m3 bucket works in Grange Quarry handling material coming from the processing plant as well as the outgoing high PSV stone for asphalt production, crushed aggregates and fill material.
The 580, fitted with a 5.7m3 rehandling bucket, joined the fleet in 2020 after the company completed its search for a slightly larger and more productive loader to replace a competitor’s machine. Even then, diesel cost was an important factor in the selection process. Looking into the future, the company said at the time: “Fuel is an important factor, especially with the potential of an increase in duty next year.”
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