A compact track loader is a useful tool for onsite system installation, especially in certain soil conditions and on sloped properties. Yanmar Compact Equipment recently introduced the TL80VS midsize compact track loader that fits the bill.
The vertical-lift unit provides performance similar to machines with 10 to 20 more horsepower. A 2,900-pound-rated operating capacity and 74 hp Yanmar Tier 4 Final diesel engine offers performance and productivity, while a 10-foot, 6.5-inch max bucket pin height improves its ability to load dirt into trucks and thrive in other at-height tasks. Users can swiftly navigate the job site with a top travel speed of 8 mph.
“We engineered the TL80VS to give the market a compact, maneuverable machine with performance that punches above its weight class,” says Peter Ovrebo, product management director – North America, Yanmar Compact Equipment North America. “This machine’s capability provides similar performance to larger machines while maintaining the agility of a more compact unit.”
It offers premium performance and operator comfort with a torsion axle suspended undercarriage featuring a pivot link system at the rear axle. The linkage technology uses a spring load that reduces oscillation and stabilizes the machine for improved ride quality and material retention. Additionally, it can be optioned with hydraulic coolers and direct-drive pumps for reduced power loss and increased flow and pressure directly to the attachment.
Operators can work longer in comfort with the machine’s standard mechanical suspended seat; and a state-of-the-art 7-inch touchscreen display improves convenience on the job. Premium 360-degree visibility enhances job site awareness and safety, improved by a removable roof hatch escape.
Self-leveling technology uses dual-direction capabilities to automatically level the load while raising and lowering loader arms. A work tool positioner enables operators to preset the angle of the attachment based on the task, while return-to-position technology lets operators set a designated height for the loader arms. Through auto two-speed, the machine shifts automatically between low- and high-speed modes for a smoother transition between the two. This gives users more control in spaces with limited room, along with grading and other applications requiring finesse.
The unit provides easily accessible daily checkpoints, removable skid plates, three-panel engine access and a swing-out radiator that can be opened without tools for quick, convenient cleaning when necessary.
800-205-9913; www.yanmarce.com
