Hormicasa Canteras Boosts Efficiency with Develon DL420-7 Loader

The Spanish company expands its Mendavia fleet to increase production and achieve significant fuel savings.  na.develon-ce.com Spanish aggregate and concrete company Hormicasa Canteras has expanded its machinery fleet at the Mendavia gravel pit with a new Develon DL420-7 wheel loader. Following a positive five-year experience with a DL420-5 model, the family-owned business opted for the new generation to meet increasing production demands. Supplied and supported by regional distributor Reyvena and national importer Centrocar, the loader plays a crucial role in maintaining continuous operations by feeding the processing plant and loading distribution trucks with various aggregates. Enhanced Productivity and Fuel Economy Engineered for demanding quarry environments, the Develon DL420-7 offers up to a 10% reduction in fuel consumption, saving approximately 1.5 to 2 liters per hour compared to the previous model. This efficiency is driven by a Stage V-compliant Scania DC13 engine and Situation Awareness Technology 2 (SAT2), which automatically adjusts engine performance to real-time operating needs. Furthermore, the machine features a 4.5 m³ bucket capacity—providing a 7% productivity increase—alongside a five-speed automatic Powershift transmission. The upgraded cab also enhances operator comfort with improved visibility, advanced ergonomics, and modern touchscreen controls for all key machine functions. Additional Context This section provides technological and market background not explicitly detailed in the original release. The aggregate extraction and processing industry operates under tight margins where fluctuating fuel costs and equipment uptime directly dictate profitability. Wheel loaders in high-volume gravel pits undergo continuous, demanding cycles of digging, lifting, and loading compacted materials. By integrating smart engine management systems and adaptive hydraulics, heavy equipment manufacturers are transitioning from sheer mechanical power to intelligent fuel optimization. This shift is critical as European Stage V emission standards enforce stricter environmental compliance, pushing quarry operators to invest in capital equipment that simultaneously lowers carbon footprints and operating expenditures without sacrificing breakout force or cycle times. Edited by Lekshman Ramdas, Induportals editor – adapted by AI. www.develon-ce.com Powered by Induportals Media Publishing