Newly implemented on the JCB 3CX and 4CX backhoe-loaders, the Easycontrol seat-mounted servo-control system improves backhoe speed by changing the valve block from flow-sharing to full-flow, distributing the maximum oil available to any cylinder. The system also increases operator/joystick feedback, says JCB, by changing the hydraulic circuit in the backhoe from a closed to an open format, allowing lever movements to determine the amount of power available at the bucket tooth. Other upgrades to the JCB 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders include a stronger fuel tank and the removal of the hydraulic speed control switch from the cab.
As the first of Bobcat's M-Series loaders, the S630 and S650 skid steer loaders and T630 and T650 compact track loaders incorporate a numbering system new to the Bobcat product offering. After the S and T designations for skid steers and track loaders respectively, the first number designates the frame size, and the remaining numbers indicate performance based on a cross-section of factors. For instance, an S630 and S650 have similar frame sizes and horsepower, but the S650 has higher weight and rated operating capacity due to its vertical lift arm path arrangement. With the M-Series loaders, a more spacious, cab-forward design features improved visibility and comfort for the operator. A claimed 15-percent-plus hydraulic horsepower increase boosts attachment performance.
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GOMACO’s GT-3600 curb and gutter paver is now available with the optional G22 operating system with new graphical display that provides the operator with an easy-to-understand interface to the machine’s controls. GOMACO says the G22’s icons and pictograms and full text explanations reduce the operator’s learning curve. The dual-language feature allows the G22 to operate in English or a second language, metric or imperial measurements. Advanced system diagnostics on the G22 automatically pinpoint and identify electrical circuit opens, shorts and fault codes to aide in troubleshooting.
A newly-designed, large-capacity torque converter provides the 299-horsepower Komatsu WA480-6 wheel loader with increased tractive effort for added productivity in V-cycle applications, says Komatsu America. Improved hill-climbing ability allows gears to be up-shifted faster due to improved acceleration, achieving higher gear ranges and maintaining higher ground speeds when working in load-and-carry applications. Weighing up to 56,340 pounds, the WA480-6 offers dumping clearance of 10 feet 6 inches when equipped with a 6-cubic-yard general-purpose bucket.
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