Hire and Rental News - Events in Focus - February 2018

FEATURE EQUIPM NT GUIDE to 2018 58 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • FEBRUARY 2018 With a 66cm wide deck with higher tip speed for improved speed and cut quality the Outback Hydro brush cutter comes standard with a Tuff Torq hydrostatic transmission featuring fully automatic Enhanced Traction Control (ETC ). Tuff Torq hydrostatic transaxle senses when the rear wheel starts to spin, locking the wheel and giving it positive traction. Engineered to glide over uneven terrain, the ± 12 degree pivoting brush deck with proprietary return to neutral minimises scalping and improves traction by keeping the weight of the machine on its drive wheels. According to the company the brush cutter will make quick work of underbrush, berries, bramble, vines, tall grass and small trees up to 2” diameter and 6’ tall at a rate of under an acre of brush per hour. Ergonomically-angled plow-style handles Outback brush cutter slasher feature packed The Outback Hydro brush cutter from BillyGoat is a 26” commercial-duty walk behind slasher ideal for rough terrain, hills up to a 20-degree slope and wet or uneven conditions. with padded grips offer comfort and protection and allow the user to feather in forward and reverse from the handles with no shifting required. Wider tractor tyres offer better grabbing and pulling power, while the rear deck trim allows for easier stump clearance in reverse. Heavy duty blade spindle is reinforced in four directions for maximum durability and safety, to permit cutting in the harshest environments. Other features include: lockable greasable caster wheels which allow the unit more mobility when being turned. The caster wheels can be locked to help hold Featuring a low-profile cabin height of 1975mm, the TL6R is low enough for the loader to be driven through door openings in most residential carports and garages. It has a total weight of 3,530kg, tipping load of 2,390kg, 153cm width, ground pressure of 34.8kPa and bucket breakout force of 326.4kN. According to Satch Santilli – Sales Director at Australian distributor, Semco Equipment Sales, the TL6R is equipped with a tier 4 final 48kW engine. “The loader’s active power control helps operators to maintain maximum engine power for optimal performance in all ground conditions and while using a range of attachments,” Satch said. “Takeuchi engineers have also focused on control systems by fitting the TL6R with a redesigned hydraulic pilot control system that gives the machine’s operator a comfortable, positive feel that enables very direct and precise operation. The Takeuchi joystick system has been widely regarded as one of the industry’s best and has been further refined in the TL6R. ‘Light heavyweight’ track loader now in Australia Able to deliver power when using any ground-engaging tools and attachments, the radial-lift Takeuchi TL6R compact track loader which is now available from Semco is small enough for easy truck or trailer loading. “The loader’s power plant enables the machine to handle an 835kg operating load (rated at just 35% of tipping), while safety is first with the provision of a built- in reversing camera with a large 5.7 inch LCD dash panel screen.” The redesign has also factored in reduction of cabin sound levels and vibration by re-engineering the undercarriage and quiet ride tracks. “The triple flange track rollers used in the TL6R have been redesigned to minimise the de-tracking risk for those times when an operator may forget to make wider turns, traverses slopes sideways or encounters other conditions that may cause this costly and time-consuming track issue,” Satch said. “Illumination has been enhanced with large LED work lights to improve the level of low-light visibility, while reducing power consumption. A new design full-size suspension high back seat gives additional support and further reduces vibration to reduce fatigue.” The TL6R’s hydraulic quick hitch means the operator doesn’t have to manually unlock the hitch to change attachments. A wiring harness will allow electrically controlled attachments to be plugged straight in without the added cost of wiring them into the machine. Visit: www.semcogroup.com.au hillsides 8”. Plus adjustable height control to allow cutting from 1.77” to 3.74” as well as a rubberised front debris deflector. Visit: www.billygoat.com The Outback Hydro brush cutter from BillyGoat The Takeuchi TL6R compact track loader