Three machines will come to the market during the course of 2010.The 50 tonnes DEM 50 will be the first and will be on show at Bauma.This machine offers three working heights of 18, 21 and 23 m (59,69 and 75,5 ft) through the availability of 3 m (9,9 ft) and 5 m (16,4 ft) boom sections and can carry a 3 tonnes tool (including coupler) This will be followed by the 70 tonnes DEM 70 in the summer. This will also provide three possible working heights of 28,31 and 33 m (92 ft, 102 ft and 109 ft) and also offer a toll capacity of 3 tonnes. The final machine, witch machine,witch will arrive towards the end of the year, will be based on the 385C and will carry the DEM 100 designation. It will offer working heights of 38, 41 and 43 m (125 ft, 135 ft and 141 ft) Built on expertise of Hydrokit and Soermatp, the three DEM models will offer a range of options, including tilting cab, dust suppression capability, extending undercarriage, and electronic range monitoring safety system, a hydraulic quick boom change system for the cab.
The new business model that has been adopted for the Demlone machine includes an eight week availability target - base carriers will be shipped to Demlone from CAT, the necessary modifications carried out, the new front end fabricated and married to the machine, and the machine then shipped to the dealer. The dealer will thna carry out normal pre-delivery inspections prior to delivery to customers. All in no more than 12 weeks from order placement during the ramping up of production to the final target of eight weeks in the future.
|