Shantui is introducing its largest wheeled loader, the SL80W, at bauma China. Power comes from a Weichai Steyr diesel rated at 247kW, driving through a Hangzhou Gear gearbox while the machine runs on Shandong Yunyu Machinery group axles and has a gradeability of 30%. Weighing 29tonnes, the SL80W offers an 8tonne load capacity, a maximum breakout force of 280kN and features a 4.5m3 bucket as standard. Visibility from the cab is said to be good while the machine offers high operator comfort levels, as well as
November 28, 2012
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The SL80W wheeled loader is the largest such machine Shantui has yet offered in its line up
1171 Shantui is introducing its largest wheeled loader, the SL80W, at bauma China. Power comes from a 2731 Weichai Steyr diesel rated at 247kW, driving through a Hangzhou Gear gearbox while the machine runs on Shandong Yunyu Machinery group axles and has a gradeability of 30%. Weighing 29tonnes, the SL80W offers an 8tonne load capacity, a maximum breakout force of 280kN and features a 4.5m3 bucket as standard. Visibility from the cab is said to be good while the machine offers high operator comfort levels, as well as easy maintenance. Shantui’s senior consultant for 6927 Global Marcoms, David Lightle said, “What we’re seeing now is the fruit of the research and development centre and 2013 will be a breakthrough year for us and we’re seeing all kinds of new products.”