For the 18th edition of Moscow?s famed CTT construction trade show, SDLG will introduce an all-new trio of wheel loaders for the Russian market that feature updated technology and improved productivity. The company will also launch Top Driver Russia 2017, a contest to determine the country?s most respected machine operator.

SDLG will hold two events at its booth on 30 May, which will be located in outdoor in Zone E 1/10. Both events will emphasize the reliability of SDLG machines, as well as those that operate them.

?We are delighted to return to CTT Moscow with a new range of F-series machines that feature higher productivity and more efficiency than the previous generations of wheel loaders,? said Yu Mengsheng, CEO of SDLG. ?With reliability as the cornerstone of our brand, every advance is geared towards improving uptime and productivity, and maximising return on investment for our customers.?

The new F-series wheel loaders boast major improvements that result in higher production, increased energy efficiency and improved ease of operation. Three new loaders comprise the range: the 3.0 cu m SDLG L953F, the 3.2 cu m L956FH and the 3.5 cu m L968F (the L968F can also be upgraded to a 5.0 cu m bucket capacity).

All three new loaders are powered by a six-cylinder Weichai engine and feature new rear drive axles that are mounted to the swing frame instead of the auxiliary frame (as in the company?s L-series models), which can extend their life up to 50 per cent. The engine of the L953F and L956FH has an output power of 162 kW, while that of the L968F has 178 kW.

SDLG?s signature campaign, ?Top Driver,? aims to improve operator skills and promote the safe operation of machines by organising a series of competitions among drivers. It also offers free training courses, promoting high standards across the industry.