Morbark showed off both its new 1800AWL articulated wheel loader and RG165T-R stump cutter at the TCI Expo in Pittsburgh, US. The company also offered a sneak peek at additional equipment within the Morbark and Rayco brands that would be in production within the first six months of 2020. Source: Timberbiz
“At Morbark, we are focused on continually providing new products and product improvements that meet our customers’ needs and help them succeed in their businesses,” Casey Gross, Morbark Director of Tree Care Products said.
“These newest products — the articulated wheel loader and large stump cutter — are direct responses to our customers’ requests and feedback.”
Designed to meet the material handling needs of landscape contractors, tree services, rental companies, municipalities, and agricultural businesses, the 1800AWL is the first model of the new AWL line.
It is heavy on capabilities and light on delicate landscape surfaces such as grass, building foundations and paving stones. With a standard mini skid steer attachment plate, this articulated wheel loader can accommodate a wide variety of attachments. The quick-attach system enables the user to quickly and easily switch from a bucket to forks or other tools for optimum on-the-job flexibility and bottom-line performance.
The telescoping boom provides excellent dumping and lifting height, enabling loading on high-sided trucks and other applications that require extended reach. The 1800AWL has a maximum lift height (measured at the hinge pin) of 289.6 cm. With its 18.5-kW Kubota D1105 diesel engine, the 1800AWL generates a working lift capacity of 816.5 kg.
The small footprint (the 1800AWL is only 128.3 cm wide) and articulated loader design give operators the agility they need to manoeuvre in close quarters, such as small yards or narrow pathways, while the turf tires provide minimal turf disruption when making turns.
Built with operator comfort and safety in mind, the 1800AWL has a low-profile suspension seat in the ROPS/FOPS-certified cab.
The open-cab design provides a clear view of the worksite in all directions, and easy-to-use controls make these machines simple for anyone to operate.
