Both machines include features to increase productivity, visibility, versatility and lower daily operating costs, according to the company.
A foot lower than its other compact wheel loaders, the new models feature rigid front and rear axles to meet the 8-foot height while lowering the center of gravity and increasing stability and the tipping load limit.
They can easily reach and work in areas with restricted access such as door and trailer openings.
Both models come standard with an open operator station designed to withstand the elements, featuring weather-resistant gauges, extended rooftops, nonskid floor mats and optional vandal proofing.
The open-canopy model is perfect for applications where the operator has to frequently get on and off the machine or applications where the operator does not want to worry about breaking glass.
For year-round comfort, operators will still have the option of utilizing a heated and air-conditioned cab. The cabs are comfortably equipped, the company says, and offer unobstructed views of attachments and the surrounding work area.
To enhance operation, the boom, bucket and forward-neutral-reverse switch are on the same ergonomic, low-effort lever for convenient one-hand control.
Articulated steering assists in turning ability and offers operators flexibility when picking up or positioning loads. Fingertip control of the coupler, travel speed, park brake, lights, and other machine functions are close and convenient to the operator.
An optional creeper control allows slow, incremental travel speeds while maintaining full hydraulic flow.
To keep operating costs at a minimum, a traverse-mounted engine allows for quick and convenient daily servicing. The electrical system minimizes the number of wires, mechanical relays, and unsealed connections for maximum durability and uptime. In addition, the machines’ vertical filters and environmental drains are also easily-accessible at ground-level. FG
—From John Deere news release
PHOTO
Photo courtesy of John Deere.
