During the three-day competition, which involved machine operators from across Europe and testing their skills on a wide range of machines, Case presented its new series of wheeled excavators to dealers and from all over Europe.
"We are very happy with the launch of this new series, with the three new models that have been unveiled - the WX148, WX168 and WX188. This market is essential in the public works sector. Half of the wheeled excavators sold worldwide are sold in Europe. This launch is the logical continuation of our programme to renew our complete range, following up the launches of our new wheeled loaders, tracked excavators, compact loaders and loader-excavators," declared Mario Gasparri.
The new series, which was developed in close collaboration with the users, embodies the four essential criteria that were applied throughout the design process: reliability, performance, precision and ease of use, says the company.
Twenty prototypes and pre-series models were made available to operators in the essential product validation phase, and 5,600 hours of field tests were completed in every possible application to make sure the new wheeled excavators meet all their users' requirements.
"We are very proud of these new models, in particular since the users who tested them have confirmed that all their demands and suggested improvements in terms of power, stability and the controls have been taken into consideration and successfully incorporated in the excavators on show," explained Jean Patrick Yekpe, CNH Construction Equipment's European marketing director.
As a backdrop to the product launch was the 2012 finals of the now Case Rodeo at the Case Customer Center, which involved skills in a number of tests using Case equipment.
This year, there were a total of 30 operators from 11 countries, including Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, who were all taking part for the first time. They were joined by the regulars from Germany, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, UK, Denmark, Norway and Poland.
There were four different competitions, as well as the country/team and overall individual winner, which was Peter Bart Poppink from Holland who received his trophy at a gala evening. He finished above the twice-winner and reigning champion Raphael Rosen, and Richard Christian from the UK. The team event was won by Norway.
