IT’S been a rapid rise to the top for LiuGong wheel loaders in Australia and the arrival of a new model that offers a peek into the future of the machines suggests they are not about to step down from the dais anytime soon.
Across the agriculture and construction industries, the LiuGong loaders have claimed pole position in the 10 to 20-tonne market segment.
Shannon Bethe, LiuGong Machinery Australia, said as the premium Chinese brand, the loaders offered similar or greater performance and features to western brands and,hence, had proved popular, but he tipped the new T models hitting the shores now would be a further game-changer.
“The LiuGong wheel loaders always have had all the features, however, with the new T loader, they have also now reached a new level with the design, putting them above any brand in the market,” Shannon said.
The new T model LiuGong wheel loader represents a significant advancement in engineering, state-of-the-art technologies and performance compared with existing loaders, ticking the boxes of efficiency, durability, intelligence, safety and comfort.
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Greater operating weight, power and optimised load capacities, significantly increased fuel efficiency, cab space and visibility, and an improved maintenance layout for total access have all been a focus with the new T model.
“The exterior and cab design, as well as the ergonomics of the cab, including for safety in getting into and out of the loader, have all had a major upgrade – it’s next level of refinement,” Shannon said.
The new 848T LiuGong wheel loader arriving in Australia is an advancement on its 848H cousin and has completed thousands of hours in testing prior to its introduction.
The 848T is powered by an upgraded 133-kilowatt (180-horsepower) Cummins B7 engine with built-in power curves, allowing it to handle a variety of conditions with increased efficiency.
A liquid-driven, air-in type cooling system with intelligent fan speed adjustment has been rearranged to optimise the wind field and enhance heat dissipation, furthering its ability in extreme working conditions.
The fuel tank capacity also has increased to 240 litres to expand its range and maintenance has been made easier for operators.
They can add fuel and oil, as well as service the diesel filter all from ground level.
Oil changes are only required every 2000 hours, helping further reduce maintenance costs.
The hydraulic system has had an update, incorporating the conversion of a two-pump combined flow system to a single-pump unit, which has increased the working pressure of the hydraulic system.
A ZF electric proportional, fully automatic, fixed-axis gearbox with the 848T wheel loader has enabled smoother gear shifting and power transfer, and it has improved the machine’s accelerating and operating comfort.
The new LiuGong wheel loader also features an optional 2.3m3 bucket for increased operating efficiency.
The bucket is the same shape as the H model, but is 45 millimetres higher.
It comes with movable bucket teeth/blades that are now more convenient to assemble and disassemble, while the main knife plate and side cutting plate have been treated with special processes to ensure longer wear resistance.
