SDLG Begins Rolling Out Tier 4 Final Wheel Loaders
2.5- and 3.0-cu.-yd. models available in U.S. starting in June with 4.0-cu.-yd. models to be available later this year
The 2.5-cu.-yd. capacity LG938L and the 3.0-cu.-yd. capacity LG948L have been replaced with the new Tier 4 Final L938F and L948F. The larger LG958L and LG959 with 4.0-cu.-yd. capacities continue to source the Tier 3 engine, and a limited supply of new LG959 models will become available in late 2017. The Tier 4 Final, 4.0-cu.-yd.-capacity L959F will be available in 2018.
Along with the new Tier 4 Final engines, several additional enhancements have been made to the wheel loaders:
- New, branded SDLG SD60 engine, manufactured by Deutz-Germany, for improved serviceability and technical interface
- Passive regeneration of the engine to improve operator performance
- Cab enhancements, such as no threshold on loader doors and improvements that reduce noise levels
- Improved serviceability to the engine compartment via new compartment door
- Chrome coupler pins for better engagement and disengagement of the quick coupler
- New joystick control with forward, neutral and reverse directions and first gear kickdown on the joystick
- Improved heating and air conditioning controls
- Guarding on underside of front and rear frames
- New front and rear guard plates that reduce noise and protect loader components
(The previous article “SDLG Begins Rolling Out Tier 4 Final Wheel Loaders” was archived on May 6 2016 via http://www.forconstructionpros.com.)