Part of the E50/E65 European road network, the D1 is the main highway between Prague and Brno, the largest cities in the Czech Republic. As part of a broader governmental initiative that started three years ago, work began on a specific 68km stretch of the D1 in February 2017.
ATM CZ is widening the entire section from two to three lanes, with the ZX300LC-6 medium excavator being used for earthmoving and grading. The project is taking place near the town of Zruč nad Sázavou, to the south-east of Prague.
The Zaxis-6 machine was delivered in September 2016 to ATM, a contractor specialising in road construction, soil stabilisation and demolition projects. The machine benefits from a six-cylinder engine to increase productivity, while the TRIAS II hydraulic system reduces hydraulic loss and increases efficiency. In addition, the machine’s user-friendly routine maintenance points and durable components have contributed to its reliability on site, according to ATM’s production manager Frantisek Tvrdy.
