New Powertrain, New Colors for Gradall XL 4100IV

摘要

The new Gradall XL 4100 IV hydraulic excavator is easier than ever to drive to jobsites and back to equipment yards, says the manufacturer, thanks to its new AutoDrive system that features an automatic transmission-a six-speed Allison with push-button controls in the undercarriage truck cab. "Governmental agencies and contractors appreciate the advantages of an excavator that can travel at speeds up to 60 mph, eliminating the need for a lowboy trailer and enabling them to get to jobsites faster," says Bill Thomas, vice president of Gradall excavator products. "The addition of an automatic transmission has received a very positive reaction." In addition to the undercarriage transmission, Gradall's AutoDrive system integrates a new transfer case-the heart of a new remote drive design that enables operators in the upper cab to reposition the machine around jobsites or over the length of a roadside ditch. Models are available with either 6 x 4 or 6 x 6 drivetrain configurations.