Volvo pipelayers - The future of the pipe laying business

See the revolutionary Volvo PL4611 pipelayer at work on Germany's Bunde-Etzel pipeline and discover its various innovative features, like:

- 360° swing and high manoeuvrability thanks to the excavator-based concept
- State-of-the-art Load Management System for increased jobsite safety
- Removable track frames for quick and easy transport
- Excellent jobsite visibility from the elevated, high comfort Volvo cab

Find out more about Volvo pipelayers at: http://www.volvoce.com

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• PL4611
• PL4608
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• bunde-etzel

[nematvey]

@MotoScootMech No, no. Excellent:)

[MotoScootMech]

@nematvey Anytime, I enjoy answering those types of questions =D.  Hope I wasnt too in-depth tho >.<

[nematvey]

@MotoScootMech Thnx for an answer.

[MotoScootMech]

@nematvey Yes, its a display of a control module on the machine that constantly monitors the load placed on the end of the boom. It proportions the weight on the end of the boom to the machines rated maximum load capacity and gives that reading on the green display you see.

[nematvey]

What is a green indicator on the top? Weigth?

[MotoScootMech]

@1vachand1 and bash this machine, try it out and get a true idea of how good- or bad- it is. I do agree with you about the Vacuworx International though, it seems like a really good idea and I could definitely see it finding its niche in the future.

[MotoScootMech]

@1vachand1 I still think this machine has a lot of advantages over conventional sidebooms, which Volvo all said in the video- so i wont say them again to prove my point. Yes, you do need to widen the right of way a bit, but is it really that much hassle? Or are you and byuhas57 just nit-picking anything you two can think of? Widening the right of way by a couple of feet just doesnt seem like its that awful to me to be honest. Also, have either of you tried this machine out? Before you go

[1vachand1]

With these machines the mats would have to be two sets wide..That couldn't be done in narrow areas and would cost to much.This machine might have a few benefits but would be limited on an actual ROW..Stringing pipe nothing is faster,safer,more productive and less labor intensive than a vacuum unit !!! Vacuworx International makes the best and there are many videos on here demonstrating so.No people have to be anywhere around it when it is being un-loaded making it very safe....

[1vachand1]

byuhas57 is right!!! Machines have their place and this one is in a yard being used as a crane.There is no way that it can out work or be faster than a sideboom..I work pipeline and production is key!!! The right of way issues are this...A wider one DOES mean more time,cost and is even not possible in most areas.The allowed width can be as narrow as 60' and that is for ditch,pipe welding area and the travel lane..And then in most of these areas wooden mats must be placed to hold up equipment.

[HARLEYBOY33]

Very Impressive ! Move over CAT ....