Zeppelin ZM 15 Mobilbagger excavator, 18 tons

ZM 15 – 1 pcs.

• Maximum explored depth :       7000 mm
• Bucket capacity:                             62,1 kW
• Hydraulic hammer LH 500:           LIFTON
• Bucket capacity:                                1,0 м³                               

Zeppelin ZM 15 refers to a series of wheel excavators of the joint venture between Sennebogen, Zeppelin and Caterpillar – successor of Sennebogen Maschinenfabrik GmbH constructed in 1980s and 90s. Often, these excavators are still seen in smaller construction companies.
Initially, the engine was powered by a 62.1 kW (84,5 h.p.) Deutz Deutz air-cooled engine. The second-generation excavators since 1990 have been powered by a six-cylinder engine.
In addition, there were smaller ZM 12, ZM 13 and larger ZM 19, the designation refers to the work load.
In the tracked version, the excavator is called Zeppelin ZR 15.
Designed by Sennebogen and constructed as a series of hydraulically adjusting articulated boom (GAUH) was an innovation that today is a standard for wheel-excavator manufacturers.