MKSM LOADERS HAVE PASSED SUCCESSFULLY THE 1-ST STAGE OF TV TEST

1 April 2009

MKSM-800C skid steer loaders equipped with Cummins engine and MKSM-1000 loaders with Hatz engine manufactured by "Kurganmashzavod" – one of the leading production plants of a machine –building holding "Tractor plants" concern” – have passed successfully precertification tests on conformity to European standards and directions carried out by TV Rheinland InterCert International organization.

TV Rheinland InterCert’s group of experts visited Kurgan city several times for technical inspection. A purpose of a visit of European specialists was detail examination of machine design documentation, machinery, conditions of its manufacturing and operating, equipment testing. The latest MKSM models will ensure security of an operator owing to ROPS system (Rollover protective structure) and FOPS (falling object protective structure), availability of which is mandatory requirement for receipt of an international Certificate of conformance.

As Mr. Janos Olah - expert of machinery noted, expressing at the same time joint opinion of TV Rheinland InterCert’s auditing group, Kurgan MKSM loaders were really of high quality, of optimal engineering data and at present they are leaders among analogs produced by other manufacturers in Russia and CIS. The representatives of TV paid special attention to ease of operation, high serviceability and usability of the loaders.

At present the 2-nd stage of test – certification audit- started up. Technical documentation is being studied in European headquarter of TV Rheinland InterCert in Budapest. The -d stage includes mainly documentation work. After all scheduled tests MKSM loaders will have -marking that enables their delivery to the countries of the European Union. We would remind you that municipal and construction machinery of "Kurganmashzavod" with a wide range of attached implements is represented in the market by "CHETRA-Industrial machinery" - the selling company of "Tractor plants” concern".