Yanmar Compact Equipment is now offering a line of reliable compact wheel loaders built for maximum efficiency and ease of operation.
The machines include a comfortable, spacious cab and dual doors for easy entry from each side. The lineup includes the V4-7, V8, V10 and V12, all of which come with Yanmar's reliability standards and a three-year/3,000-hour warranty.
“Our loaders fill a critical niche for landscaping, ag, construction, snow removal and rock quarries,” said Jeff Pate, director of sales for Yanmar Compact Equipment North America. “For contractors, having reliable, high-performing machines in this size class is a crucial component to being successful.”
Operating weights for the line range from 8,422 pounds to 15,432 pounds. The loaders feature bucket capacities ranging from 0.65 cubic yards to 2.35 cubic yards and lift capacities of 7,451 pound-force to 15,962 pound-force. Travel speeds range from 11.8 mph to 22 mph.
The loaders have intuitive controls and include features such as fixed travel speed mode, fully automatic accelerator mode and auxiliary hydraulics with proportional control. Operators of all skill levels can easily manage the intuitive, multifunction joysticks. The V4-7, V8 and V10 are equipped with electronically controlled, Tier 4 Final Yanmar diesel engines. The V12 features a Deutz diesel engine that is also Tier 4 Final compliant.
Operational efficiency is further enhanced by parallel kinematics on the V8, V10 and V12, which allow operators to lift loads with precision, without the need for constant readjustment of the load angle. The most compact loader in the line, V4-7 has a z-bar for higher breakout forces, but the machine also features an auto-leveler mode. Additionally, the V4-7 offers Eco Mode, a setting that reduces the motor speed to allow for even lower fuel consumption.
The compact wheel loaders' cab includes high visibility, a suspension seat and full climate control. All models feature two doors for easy entry from either side and maximum ventilation. The machines offer smooth off-road operation thanks to an oscillating rear axle that securely transmits traction force to uneven ground.
The V8, V10 and V12 come standard with enclosed cabs designed to reduce operator fatigue. Cabs are rubber-mounted for a smoother ride and feature a comfortable seat with lumbar support, cushioning and an extra high backrest. The V4-7 is available in both open- and closed-cab configurations.
A central lubrication system is available as an option for the V8, V10 and V12. This option provides constant lubrication while the machine is running. Maintenance kits that provide common maintenance and wear part replacement items conveniently in one place are available for all compact wheel loaders in the line. The loaders feature maximum serviceability, with convenient access to service items allowing for long maintenance intervals.
