Develon Dozing Ambitions on display at ConExpo-Con/Agg

by Nick Drew | Fri 24 Mar 2023

Develon Dozing Ambitions on display at ConExpo-Con/Agg

Having entered the North American dozer market in 2022 with the launch of the DD100, Develon, formerly Doosan, revealed the latest addition to its dozer range the DD130 during ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023.

Talking about the launch of the new model Moo Young Park, engineering manager at Develon said, "The new DD130 dozer will build on the success of the DD100 with many of the same popular features. The feedback from our dealers and customers after the launch of the DD100 was very positive, and we hope to continue the momentum with the larger DD130 dozer for the North American construction industry."

The DD130 dozer is said to deliver more horsepower, better tractive effort and superior pushing power to help operators move more material.

Productivity is driven by the dozer's 6-way variable angle pitch blade. Customers can choose from two blade options: a standard 4.6 cu. yd. blade or an optional 5.5 cu. yd. capacity blade. The blade moves freely to lift, tilt and angle, and 2-way mechanical adjustments can change the blade pitch to control how steeply the blade will dig into the ground. Operators can adjust the blade pitch from 52 to 58 degrees. Also available is a blade shake button for operators to quickly remove materials stuck to the blade.

At ConExpo 2023, the new DD130 dozer was be displayed with the optional forestry guarding. This option includes an American style a front sweep and roof guard designed for forestry and logging applications.

According to Develon, one of the biggest differences between the DD130 dozer and other brands is the visibility to the machine's blade. The front engine compartment offers a narrower design to make it easier for operators to see their work. The key points in the design are as follows...

The pre-cleaner is tucked away in the engine compartment to maximize front visibility.

The electronic cooling system was moved to the back of the dozer to further improve front visibility.

The cab's low-profile front pillars provide maximum glass area.

All-glass doors provide a full view of the working environment.

For further visibility and safety, a standard rear-view camera provides operators with an additional view of the dozer's surroundings. The full-colour, 8-inch Smart Touch display shows the rear-view camera view. Also fitted as standard are high-illumination LED lights and four premium wiper blades.

Advanced technologies in the DD130 dozer deliver more precision to help operators meet exacting specifications. A 2D grading system option is available to make precision grading easier, even for novice operators.

We spoke to Develon Product Specialist for Europe Stephane Dieu on the stand at ConExpo-Con/Agg.