All-New Articulated Loaders from GEHL
February 4, 2010
WEST BEND,
WISCONSIN – Gehl Company, a
leading manufacturer of compact equipment for agriculture and construction
markets, is really turning people’s heads with brand-new additions to their
product lines: Gehl compact articulated loader models 140, 340 and 540. These exciting new machines have caught the
eye of landscapers, farmers, ranchers, stable operators, fertilizer and feed
plants, municipalities and grounds maintenance crews world-wide.
“We are very excited to offer this new and innovative
product line to our dealer network and customers world-wide,” said Daniel Keyes, Vice President, Sales, Marketing and
Customer Support. “The new Gehl articulated loaders fill a very important niche
in the compact equipment market. With
these new models and the Gehl dealer network to support them, Gehl Company is
confident these new loaders will become a vital product for our customers and
dealer network.”
Three all-new, uniquely different sized loaders are
designed to fit both the budget and the application at hand. Gehl articulated loaders feature tipping loads
ranging from 1,900 to more than 5,100 pounds (when not articulated) and rated operating
capacities from 950 to more than 2,550 pounds. These multi-talented machines
can run virtually all universal-type attachments, putting tools customers
already own to good use. Compact sizes
from as narrow as 41 inches on the model 140 allow easy access to extremely
tight spaces. Articulated steering
allows for turns up to 45 degrees, which further enables these compact loaders
to navigate confined spaces while minimizing damage to sensitive surfaces and
reducing tire wear.
Gehl articulated loaders come equipped with
industry-proven Yanmar diesel engines. These
quiet and efficient powerhouses feature Interim Tier IV-certified emission technology
with excellent performance in all applications. Horsepowers range from 23 hp on the model 140
to 47 hp on the model 540.
Gehl articulated loaders are designed to go almost anywhere
and do almost anything. A heavy-duty
oscillating joint offers 45-degree turning angles to the left and right and 10
degrees of oscillation in both directions for optimal stability and
maneuverability. The bucket and tires
follow a constant turn radius, so the rear tires of the loader follow the path
of the front tires. Narrow machine widths
allow access to tight, confined spaces that most skid-steer loaders with
comparable operating capacities cannot access.
Superior hydraulic performance and handy time-saving features on the Gehl
articulated loaders give customers the hydraulic power and precision they have
come to expect from all Gehl products. Two
easily accessible auxiliary hydraulic lines with flat-face couplers power a
variety of tools and make attachment changes easy. Lift arm and bucket float features allow for
“floating” of the lift arm and bucket for light scraping and rearward leveling actions.
The uniquely-designed lift arm on the Gehl articulated
loaders is designed to achieve maximum strength, excellent visibility and fast
cycle times. The parallel-type linkage
on the models 140 and 340, and “Z” bar-type linkage on the model 540 provide
excellent bucket breakout forces from 2,433 lbf. on the model 140 to 10,749
lbf. on the model 540. The unique linkage
design allows for mechanical self-leveling action in both the up and down
directions, excellent bucket dump angles at the mid- and top-ranges of the lift
path, as well as outstanding forward reach.
Operators world-wide will find state-of-the-art
ergonomics, unsurpassed visibility and ease of operation on Gehl articulated loaders. A complete cab enclosure option is
available on the models 340 and 540, providing enhanced comfort and safety for
all-day-long operations. Excellent
360-degree visibility is achieved by positioning the operator above the load
for safe operation and excellent view of the attachment. A multi-function joystick controls the lift
arm, bucket, float, travel direction, differential lock and auxiliary hydraulic
functions. An inching pedal allows
operators to vary ground speed while maintaining a fixed engine speed, to
optimally run attachments while enabling precise speed control.
Gehl Company’s experienced and dedicated sales,
service and support teams help make Gehl articulated loaders so sought after. These new machines are designed, tested and
manufactured in the United
States, providing quick access to the people
who know them inside and out. Service parts
are easily obtained through Gehl Company’s extensive dealer network and the Company’s
centrally located parts distribution center. And Gehl products are fully-backed with
aggressive sales and finance programs. With
more than 150 years of experience in the industry, customers world-wide can
rest assured the all-new articulated loaders from Gehl will be backed by the
support and service they need.
Gehl Company is a leading manufacturer of equipment
used worldwide in construction and agricultural applications. Founded in 1859, the Company is headquartered
in West Bend, Wis. For
more information, visit www.gehl.com or contact the Gehl literature hotline at 800-628-0491.
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