The new excavators meet Stage IIIB engine emission regulations through the use of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) to reduce NOx and a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to cut particulate matter.
The engine has a displacement of 5890 cm³ and delivers 15% more power and 11% more torque than the previous Stage IIIA models. Factory tests indicate a reduction of up to 17.5% in fuel consumption, depending on the operating mode selected and the work being undertaken, Doosan says.
Fuel efficiency is improved in part because of a new fan clutch with electrically controlled fan speed. In addition, a new ECO gauge on the control panel helps the operator to lower fuel consumption by providing real time monitoring of fuel rate and actual engine-percent load.
Joystick controls have been improved, with proportional thumb wheel switches and integrated buttons added to provide proportional control of attachments.
Among the numerous other new features in the cab is a USB port to plug your iPod in.
  Specifications |
Doosan DX140LC-3 crawler excavator |
DX160LC-3 crawler excavator |
Buckets: |
0.24 – 0.76 m3 |
0.24 – 0.76 m3 |
Operating weight: |
14400 – 14800 kg |
15800 – 16200 kg |
Digging depth (std front): |
5635 mm |
5495 mm |
Digging reach (std front): |
8285 mm |
8285 mm |
Digging height (std front): |
8660 mm |
8800 mm |
Track width (std): |
600 mm |
600 mm |
Overall width: |
2590 mm |
2800 - 2590 mm (Narrow) |
Height (std front): |
2820 mm |
2800 mm |
Overall length in travel position (std front):Â Â |
7680 mm |
7700 mm |
Tail swing radius: |
2200 mm |
2200 mm |
Drawbar pull: |
12400 kg |
20500 kg |
Digging force over bucket (ISO): |
11.1 tonnes |
11.1 tonnes |
Digging force over arm (ISO): |
7.7 tonnes |
7.7 tonnes |
Lifting capacity at ground level (over front):Â Â Â Â Â |
3.0 tonnes at 6.0 m |
4.06 tonnes at 6.0 m |
Travel speed: |
Low range – 3 km/h; High range – 5 km/h |
Low range – 2.5 km/h; High range – 4.0 km/h |
Engine (SAE J1995): |
Doosan DL06K Stage IIIB (EGR), 82kW (109 HP) @ 1850 rpm |
Doosan DL06K Stage IIIB (EGR), 82kW (109 HP) @ 1850rpm |
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