John Deere offers speedier skid steers

摘要

Customer requests for faster travel speeds have prompted John Deere to introduce a two-speed option to its mid-frame 318D and 320D skid steer loader models. The new option increases ground speed by as much as 62%, from 6.8mph (10.9km/h) to 11mph(17.7km/h). Increasing the speed is intended to enable faster cycle times when working with trucks or carrying materials, as well as making it quicker to travel between jobs. Operators can kick into higher travel speeds with a flip of a toggle switch on the left-hand joystick. Electronically controlled shifting is designed to allow for seamless transition during upshifts and downshifts.