Agile players - 60-to-90 horsepower compact wheel loaders put the accent on maneuverability

摘要

Compact equipment's popularity not only rests on its ability to be nimble in confined spaces, but also because they now offer many big machine features like high payload capacities, spacious operator stations and high flow auxiliary hydraulics. Compact wheel loaders in the 60- to 90-horsepower range can go bucket-to-bucket with similar size skid steers for many applications and frequently can match their capabilities. For contractors working on sensitive ground coverings, a compact wheel loader's low-impact rubber tires decrease the chances of disturbing vegetation - a minus for wheeled skid steers. On paved surfaces, compact wheel loaders roll smoothly along at up to 21 mph and won't leave a trail of disturbed concrete or asphalt. They also have ground clearance ranges between 12 to 18 inches (Volvo's L35B PRO has almost 2 feet of clearance).