Capital Equipment News April-May 2020

Compact wheel loaders are lighter and more economical.

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The compact loader requires less power to manoeuvre and is less fuel intensive, while its steerable wheels are less demanding on tyres

Contractors are realising that there are significant cost implications when selecting the right machine for the job

Compact wheel loaders are lighter and economical, but the downside is that their robustness is compromised

Compact loaders are vastly superior when the area allows for its turning circle and the hauling distance increases

Rainer Schmidt, product manager at Wacker Neuson, refers to the agility of the skid steer loader: “The main domain of the skid steer loader,” he says, “is work in very confined spaces, where the machine must be able to turn on the spot. “Wheel loaders are normally used in larger areas where higher payloads and greater reach are required.”

The skid steer loader is still more popular in Africa despite its lower payload, shorter reach and much higher operating cost

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