New Holland Excavators — 2015 Spec Guide
Three B Series Units that Continue To Raise the Bar on Small Jobs
In 1999, New Holland Construction launched its construction equipment brand for the North American market, which included compact excavators. The company was one of the only manufacturers to offer an entire line of zero tail swing compact excavators. In 2011, New Holland Construction added the 5.5-metric-ton E55Bx compact excavator. In 2015, New Holland Construction released its latest B Series compact excavators, which according to New Holland excel at general excavation, site prep, trenching, pipe laying, dozing and backfilling.
Today, the B Series compacts include three models — the E30B, E35B and E55Bx. What sets these units apart? According to New Holland, the center-swing boom arm on each unit allows the models to dig, fill and grade along near-perpendicular angles like footings, curbs and foundations. Zero tail swing on the E30B and E35B models means the machine always operates within the track footprint.
New Holland’s INDR (Integrated Noise and Dust Reduction) system is unique and makes the B Series quieter than many compact excavators, says the company. The INDR system manages incoming and outgoing air to attain superior system cooling and maximum particulate filtration while reducing noise emissions by up to 9 dBA. The system not only reduces operating noise and improves air filtration, it also lowers overall operating costs. The INDR filter is installed in front of the radiator for premium air filtration, noise reduction and easy daily maintenance. To clean it, the filter can simply be removed and blown with compressed air. There’s no need for direct cleaning of the radiator.
The B Series compact excavators are powered by new, clean-running Tier 4 Final engines that reduce emissions while saving fuel. For further fuel savings, units can be operated in three modes: “L” mode (low idle), “S” mode (fuel-saving mode) and “H” mode (high idle). When operating in “S mode” these excavators achieve a 23 percent reduction in fuel consumption compared to “H” mode operation. Due to its compact size, a compact excavator is often used to work on jobsites close to plants and delicate structures that can be damaged by heated exhaust gases. By engaging the “+E” option, heated exhaust gases are discharged downward under the machine instead of beside it. A diffusion muffler is in place so exhaust gas cannot be forcefully released.
An optional LCD color monitor displays maintenance management functions, lets the operator easily see the fuel gauge and water temperature, and alerts the operator as to when engine oil, fuel filter, hydraulic oil filter and hydraulic oil need to be replaced. The operational achievement of the past three months is also displayed on the easy-to-read screen.
Advice to Buyers
“Whatever depth you think you need to dig, buy a machine that will dig 10 percent deeper,” says Tharen Peterson, New Holland Construction product marketing specialist. “Most of the time, it’s the difference between a standard stick and the long stick option. I recommend demonstrating machines so you can get the feel of how the machine performs and reacts to what you need it to do. Does a standard stick dig deep enough or do you need the added depth or reach of the long stick?”
