IT’S been a rapid rise to the top for LiuGong wheel loaders in Australia and the arrival of a new series 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.
Johnny Inferrera, with the distributors of LiuGong Machinery Australia, said as a premium brand, the loaders offered similar or greater performance and features to western brands and, hence, had proved popular, but he tipped the new T series 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 loaders, they have also now reached a new level with the design, putting them above any brand in the market,” Johnny said.
The new T series 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.
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 series.
“The exterior and cab design, as well as the ergonomics of the cab, including for safety in getting into and out of the loaders, have all had a major upgrade – it’s next level of refinement,” Johnny said.
The 848T and 838T LiuGong wheel loaders are the first models in the series to land in Australia after completing thousands of hours in testing prior to their introduction and they are a significant advancement on the previous H models. An 890T model in the series also is due to arrive soon.
The 848T and 838T models are powered by upgraded 133-kilowatt (180-horsepower) and 113kW (152hp) Cummins engines with built-in power curves, allowing them to handle a variety of conditions with increased efficiency.
A liquid-driven, air-in type cooling system with the engines, featuring intelligent fan speed adjustment, has been rearranged to optimise the wind field and enhance heat dissipation, furthering their ability in extreme working conditions.
Fuel tank capacities have increased to 240 litres (848T) and 190L (838T) to expand their range, and maintenance has been made easier for operators. They can add fuel and oil, as well as service the diesel filters, all from ground level. Oil changes are only required every 2000 hours, helping further reduce maintenance costs.
The hydraulic systems have 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 systems.
A ZF electric proportional, fully automatic, fixed-axis gearbox with the T series wheel loaders has enabled smoother gear shifting and power transfer, and it has improved acceleration and operator comfort.
The new LiuGong 848T and 838T loaders also feature a 2.3m3 bucket for increased operating efficiency. The bucket is the same shape as the H series, 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.
The new LiuGong T series wheel loaders joins the recent launch of the manufacturer’s electrically-powered equipment range, which has further reinforced its strong market position in Australia.
LiuGong was one of the first equipment manufacturers to identify the potential of battery electric vehicle technology and now offers 11 product areas that are quickly attracting interest around the country for their reduced energy and maintenance costs, as well as reduced carbon emissions.
IT’S been a rapid rise to the top for LiuGong wheel loaders in Australia and the arrival of a new series 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.
Johnny Inferrera, with the distributors of LiuGong Machinery Australia, said as a premium brand, the loaders offered similar or greater performance and features to western brands and, hence, had proved popular, but he tipped the new T series 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 loaders, they have also now reached a new level with the design, putting them above any brand in the market,” Johnny said.
The new T series 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.
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 series.
“The exterior and cab design, as well as the ergonomics of the cab, including for safety in getting into and out of the loaders, have all had a major upgrade – it’s next level of refinement,” Johnny said.
The 848T and 838T LiuGong wheel loaders are the first models in the series to land in Australia after completing thousands of hours in testing prior to their introduction and they are a significant advancement on the previous H models. An 890T model in the series also is due to arrive soon.
The 848T and 838T models are powered by upgraded 133-kilowatt (180-horsepower) and 113kW (152hp) Cummins engines with built-in power curves, allowing them to handle a variety of conditions with increased efficiency.
A liquid-driven, air-in type cooling system with the engines, featuring intelligent fan speed adjustment, has been rearranged to optimise the wind field and enhance heat dissipation, furthering their ability in extreme working conditions.
Fuel tank capacities have increased to 240 litres (848T) and 190L (838T) to expand their range, and maintenance has been made easier for operators. They can add fuel and oil, as well as service the diesel filters, all from ground level. Oil changes are only required every 2000 hours, helping further reduce maintenance costs.
The hydraulic systems have 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 systems.
A ZF electric proportional, fully automatic, fixed-axis gearbox with the T series wheel loaders has enabled smoother gear shifting and power transfer, and it has improved acceleration and operator comfort.
The new LiuGong 848T and 838T loaders also feature a 2.3m3 bucket for increased operating efficiency. The bucket is the same shape as the H series, 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.
The new LiuGong T series wheel loaders joins the recent launch of the manufacturer’s electrically-powered equipment range, which has further reinforced its strong market position in Australia.
LiuGong was one of the first equipment manufacturers to identify the potential of battery electric vehicle technology and now offers 11 product areas that are quickly attracting interest around the country for their reduced energy and maintenance costs, as well as reduced carbon emissions.
