Terex Introduces Updated PT-30 Compact Track Loader
February 16, 2010
Southaven, Miss.
(February 8,
2010) – The new Terex PT-30 compact track loader is
designed with a 26% increase in lift height, a 16% increase in operating
capacity and a 45% increase in bucket rollback to enhance its production while
continuing to offer operators the compact and maneuverable operation of its
predecessor.
“We continue to enhance our compact
track loader lineup based on feedback from our distributors and customers,” says
Rick Harris, senior product manager, Terex Construction Americas. “The original
PT-30 was introduced in 2001 and continues to be one of our best-selling models
for small landscapers and construction contractors, landowners, hobby farmers
and municipalities. Our goal with the new PT-30 was to update it with the
features that are most popular with our other compact track loader models, while
keeping the attributes that have made it so well-liked.”
The smallest compact track loader in
the Terex lineup, the 4-ft profile of the PT-30 offers productive
work in limited access areas. The 33.7-hp PT-30 offers an operating weight of
3,600 lb, a tipping load of 1,900 lb, with a 950-lb operating capacity at 50%
tipping load capacity, and a lift height of 101 in. With a low 3.0 psi ground
pressure, the PT-30 easily works on soft or sensitive surfaces with minimal
damage or impact.
Several features on the new PT-30
have been updated to match the popular Terex PT-60 model, including
the design of the loader arm. The PT-30 comes standard with loader-mounted quick attach interface,
allowing it to easily attach to a wide range of attachments including an auger,
backhoe, brush cutter, leveler, pallet forks, box rake, snow blade and blower,
tiller and trencher, as well as general purpose, light material and
multi-purpose buckets. Attachments from Terex for the PT-30 are
performance-matched to ensure proper fit, balance and operation.
The PT-30 is equipped with
pilot-operated joystick controls and a comfortable operator station for easy
operation. This model comes standard with a general purpose track with the
Terex patented Posi-Track undercarriage technology and suspension,
giving the PT-30 more traction, higher flotation and better operating comfort so
operators can make full use of the machine’s higher travel speeds.
Terex also offers a special Turf
Track for the PT-30. Turf Tracks are ideal for landscapers and others working
over fragile or improved surfaces. These tracks feature a special smooth tread
that allows select Terex compact track machines, including the
PT-30, to maneuver on virtually any surface with barely a trace. Scuffing and
rutting is practically eliminated, even when used in sharp turns. Terex
recommends its Turf Tracks for applications where the surface needs special
protection and the conditions are generally dry.
About
Terex
Terex Corporation is a
diversified global manufacturer operating in four business segments: Terex
Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes, and Terex Materials
Processing and Mining. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in
various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying,
mining, shipping, transportation, energy, refining, and utility industries.
Terex offers a complete line of financial products and services to assist in the
acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. More
information on Terex can be found atwww.terex.com.
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