Dealer Profile, Earthmoving Machinery, Equipment Specialists Australia

Lovol: Large progression for large machines

 

The impressive excavators from Lovol are built for tough conditions, using heavy-duty components that reduce wear and tear, ensuring durability even under continuous heavy loads.


Lovol has quickly emerged as a leading global equipment brand by combining innovation, quality, and an understanding of industry needs across construction, agriculture, and other heavy-duty sectors.

Founded in China with a commitment to building reliable and cost-effective machinery, it has expanded its influence worldwide, establishing itself as a competitive force in markets that demand robust, efficient, and accessible solutions.

The company has expanded its footprint across Asia, Africa, South America, and beyond, building a reputation as a globally competitive brand in the heavy machinery industry. It’s currently the fastest growing brand in many countries, including Russia and Indonesia.

In Australia, the Lovol machines are distributed by Equipment Specialists Australia, whose Operations Manager Lawrence Perkins says apart from offering greater choice and innovation, the simple fact of the matter is that the quality of the product is such that it can easily match that of the bigger, more expensive name brands, while also saving some costs due to not having to pay for the excessive overheads.

“Lovol’s product line-up includes a variety of machinery such as wheel loaders, excavators, bulldozers, graders along with agriculture tractors and harvesters, and it continues to expand its product range,” he said.

One such line garnering favourable response is Lovol’s large excavator range, designed for heavy-duty construction, mining, and earthmoving projects, providing powerful, efficient, and durable machinery for large-scale operations.

Lovol offers a full range of excavators from 1.8 tonnes up to the larger ones with operating weights of 70t to 150t, and a 200-tonner in development, all catering to different types of projects requiring higher productivity and reliability.

“These excavators are equipped with hydraulic systems optimised to ensure smooth operation, faster cycle times, and efficient power utilisation,” Lawrence said.

“Lovol integrates advanced hydraulic technology in its large excavators, enhancing precision in operations, reducing fuel consumption, and improving digging and lifting capacities. These systems contribute to lower fuel usage making for costs savings with testimonials and verified data as proof along with higher work efficiency.

“Cabins are designed with ergonomic seating, intuitive controls, and climate control features, ensuring operator comfort during long hours of operation. Safety is also a priority, with features like reinforced cab structures, visibility enhancements, and optional rear-view cameras.

Thick insulation and specially designed mounts reduce vibrations and external noise from entering the cabin, providing a quieter environment for the operator.

“As well, Lovol excavators are designed for ease of maintenance with accessible service points and diagnostic systems, reducing downtime and servicing costs.

“The large excavators often come with customisable features such as different bucket sizes, arm lengths, and attachments for various applications. Safety additions are often added such as extra hand railing and fire suppression. Some models are equipped with smart control systems and telematics for real-time monitoring, which aid in fleet management and maintenance scheduling.”

There’s also a new advanced range of wheel loaders available with hydrostatic transmission drive for smoother operation, less brake and tire wear and increased fuel savings of up to 20 per cent compared with powershifts.

“Adopting some of the same driveline as Liebherr has put Lovol at the forefront of wheel loader performance and reliability,” Lawrence said.

Keeping control

A noteworthy aspect of Lovol machines is that they are designed with an integrated, unified controller system that manages multiple machine functions, replacing the need for separate units for different components.

“So this is more efficient than, say, having a Cummins engine with KPM hydraulics and a Rexroth joystick, which makes for three separate manufacturers that work independently of each other; also each computer must then talk to the other,” Lawrence said.

“By centralising control functions into a single system, Lovol ensures that machine operations are more coordinated and responsive. The unified controller enables seamless communication between components, leading to smoother operations, improved productivity and the added fuel savings.

“With one common controller, diagnosing and repairing issues also becomes more straightforward. Instead of troubleshooting multiple components individually, technicians can focus on a single control unit, which saves time, reduces potential downtime, and lowers maintenance costs.”

In addition, just having one controller requires fewer wiring connections than a setup with separate ones, reducing the chances of wiring errors or malfunctions, enhancing system reliability, and streamlining the machine’s internal design.

“For operators, a unified controller offers a more intuitive interface, allowing them to monitor and adjust machine settings easily from a single control panel, shortens the learning curves and reduces operational errors.”

Lawrence said Lovol’s controller system was particularly advantageous in complex operations, such as construction, mining, and large-scale agriculture, where multiple functions must be coordinated to achieve optimal results. The system is beneficial for machines requiring advanced hydraulics, power management, and attachments, allowing them to handle variable workloads efficiently.

The FR1000F excavator. All excavators are equipped with hydraulic systems optimised to ensure smooth operation, faster cycle times, and efficient power utilisation.

Pump it up

Lovol also uses larger engines and pumps in their machinery to achieve significant fuel savings by as such derating them and this provides extra operational efficiency and reliability.

This approach, counter-intuitive at first, capitalises on the synergy between increased power and optimised hydraulic performance, ultimately reducing the overall fuel consumption.

“While others are trying to stretch the maximum out of smaller capacity items to save costs, Lovol has actually gone the other way,” Lawrence said.

Here’s how it works. Larger engines produce the necessary power and torque at lower RPMs compared to smaller engines, which means they don’t need to work as hard to perform the same tasks.

Running at lower RPMs reduces fuel consumption, as less energy is expended, and helps avoid excessive wear and tear on the engine.

“As well, with larger pumps, Lovol machinery can move more hydraulic fluid per cycle,” Lawrence said.

“This enables the hydraulic system to function more efficiently, completing tasks faster and with fewer cycles. By optimising hydraulic performance, these larger pumps allow the machine to do more work with less fuel burned per unit of work, especially during intensive operations like digging, lifting, and moving materials.

“Then there’s better load handling. Larger engines provide a higher reserve of power, which means they can handle peak load demands without strain.

“When a machine with a smaller engine faces a heavy load, it needs to operate at higher capacity, leading to a spike in fuel usage. Larger engines, on the other hand, can handle these loads more efficiently and with fewer fluctuations in fuel consumption.”

The power from a larger engine combined with a high-capacity pump enables Lovol machines to complete work cycles more quickly.

Faster cycle times mean the machine spends less time running to complete the same tasks, saving fuel in the process. Shorter cycle times are especially beneficial in repetitive or high- volume tasks, where even small time savings add up over the course of a project.

Lovol’s use of larger engines and pumps is particularly advantageous in heavy-duty applications which require machines that can run continuously for long hours, handle variable loads, and perform demanding tasks.

Lovol’s WL982K wheel loader, which boasts faster load cycle times.

A quiet place

Lovol’s large excavators — indeed all its equipment — are designed with noise reduction in mind, offering operators and worksite neighbours a quieter experience even during intensive operations.

“The engines are designed to operate smoothly at lower RPMs, reducing engine noise without compromising power. The engines also incorporate vibration dampening and sound-absorbing materials, which prevent excess noise from resonating through the machine,” Lawrence said.

“The hydraulic systems work efficiently without causing loud operational sounds. By managing hydraulic flow and reducing the need for high-pressure output during lighter tasks, the excavators minimise the typical hissing and whining noises often associated with hydraulic components.

“When I first tried my hand at these larger diggers, I couldn’t even feel it start up. I had to climb out the cab to check it was really running. That’s how amazingly quiet and operator-friendly they are.

“Then there’s the cab itself. The cabs are built with soundproofing materials and effective sealing. Thick insulation and specially designed mounts reduce vibrations and external noise from entering the cabin, providing a quieter environment for the operator, which is especially beneficial during long work hours.

“It’s like riding in a new Ferrari.”

With less noise, operators experience less fatigue and strain, improving overall productivity and job satisfaction.

In urban and residential areas or night operations, Lovol’s low-noise design allows for work without disturbing local communities or breaching noise restrictions. Furthermore, quieter machinery contributes to a safer work environment, as it’s easier for workers to hear important signals and communicate effectively.

Easy being green

ESA can also add hydrogen units to all Lovol machines for further increased fuel savings and emissions reduction.

“This is becoming more popular, with our sister company ETS currently fitting out the biggest mining trucks around Australia with Dynacert’s proprietary HydraGEN technology,” Lawrence said.

“ETS is the authorised distributor for Dynacert in Australia and NZ. With up to 15 per cent fuel savings and 30 per cent emissions reduction, this is the green tick many are being pushed towards, and with the added bonus of fuel cost savings.

“It’s not often companies are pushed to do more for safety or the environment and actually get an advantage from it… normally it’s an added cost.

“And with larger machines, these fuel savings can be very attractive.

“But for those who want to be seen going the whole way – Lovol have electric wheel loaders and excavators available too.”

Check out Lovol’s large excavators and loaders, and see how they can improve your business.

For more information, call 1300 378 478.

The 5.5m3 bucket of the 70t FR700F, a compact machine that can handle a variety of tasks without compromising on power or versatility.

 

 

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