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CONSTRUCTION EUROPE
SEPTEMBER 2013
COMPACT LOADERS
The LX-cab is a lighter version, and particular
attention was given to enhanced visibility for
the operator, said Avant. The door and the
side window can be removed and the new
design of LX-cab offers more space within the
cab for the driver.
Avant’s loader range has also expanded
with a new R-series featuring two newmodels
– the R28 and R35. The R-series is different
from other Avant models as the cab is located
on the back frame instead of the front frame.
Jani Käkelä, vice president Avant Finland,
said, “With the new models, we want to
provide the benefits of Avant loaders also
to those customers who are used to driving
the loader with the cab located on the back
frame.
“Our aim is that the R-series driving
experience should be similar to a typical
Avant loader.”
The new models are based on the existing
Avant 528 and 635 models. “You can really
notice the driving benefits of R-series in small
spaces and tight corridors,” said Mr Käkelä.
“Although the turning circle is itself exactly
the same as the familiar sibling Avant models,
the new R-series loaders are easier to reverse
in tight spaces because the cab in these
loaders will not turn outside the tyre line.”
LOAD STABILITY
The L60G, L70G and L90G from Volvo
Construction Equipment in the 11 to 15 tonne
class, claim that their loader arms’ patented
TP linkage offers superior breakout and lifting
forces, while also remaining perfectly parallel
throughout the lifting range, which ensures
load stability.
Volvo said the combination of power
throughout the lift cycle, parallel movement
and long reach made the models suitable
where fast work cycles are needed. It said
the D6 engine also led the industry in terms
of fuel efficiency, reliability and noise. The
production of torque and power at low
engine speeds, combined with load-sensing
hydraulics, removed the need to overrun the
engine, said Volvo, which in turn extended
engine life, lowered fuel usage and reduced
noise.
Fuel use and noise are also reduced, thanks
to a hydraulically driven, electronically
controlled fan, which is only activated when
needed.
Volvo claimed that load-sensing hydraulics
delivered power to hydraulic functions only
when needed, eliminating unnecessary oil
pumping.
Volvo’s L45G and L50G wheeled loaders are
in the 9 to10 tonne class of machine – but are
said to have the versatility and performance
of much larger models.
They also feature Volvo’s TP Linkage. It
claims high tilt-back torque and lifting power,
which Volvo said increased productivity when
loading or rehandling.
Smaller in size than many competitor
machines, these models’compact dimensions
On-board weighing for compacts
RDS Technology has introduced the Weighlog α10 onboard weighing system designed
specifically for compact loaders.
TheWeighlog α10 incorporates a 110mm colour, hi brightness resistive touchscreen display
and additional physical keys providing an
on-board weighing system that can be used
for truck loading or check weighing.
It is said to be suitable for use with up to 10
different attachments – for instance, buckets
or forks – and the system can be retrofitted
onto compact wheeled loaders.
The system measures hydraulic pressure
using up to four sensors at a certain position
on the lifting cycle compensating for
pressure changes in the system.
System can be retrofitted onto compact
wheeled loaders
Yanmar’s skid-steer loaders are
described as very compact
The L50G fromVolvo is in the 9
to10 tonne class of machine
The Avant 640 is said to be small enough
to work in tight working conditions yet
powerful enough to lift over a tonne
