Capital Equipment News April 2015

VOLVO L250H WHEEL LOADER high productivity workhorse

T he Volvo L250H wheel loader is a high production machine designed to deliver excellent productivity and profitability in applications including quar- ry, mining and heavy infrastructure. Opera- tors will experience short cycle times, high breakout force and excellent controllability with this heavy-duty machine with an oper- ating weight of 39 940 kg. Featuring advanced technology and built on decades of experience, the L250H’s power- ful Volvo D13J engine producing 291 kW, provides high performance and low fuel consumption. During the fully automated regeneration process, particulate matter collected in the DPF is burnt off without in- terrupting performance or productivity for effortlessly clean operation. Fuel efficiency is enhanced by Volvo’s Opti- Shift technology, which combines the com- pany’s patented Reverse By Braking (RBB) technology and a torque converter with lock- up to eliminate power losses and reduce fuel consumption by up to 18%. Automatic Power Shift (APS) and Fully Automatic Power Shift (FAPS) further ensure minimal fuel con- sumption and fast cycle times, shifting the machine gears in line with engine and trav- el speed for optimal operation. Meanwhile

Volvo’s eco pedal encourages the operator to ease off the throttle, therefore lowering fuel consumption, by applying a mechanical push-back force when the throttle is used excessively and the engine rpm is about to exceed the economic operating range. Intelligent load-sensing hydraulics supply power to the hydraulic functions only when required for smooth, fuel-efficient operation, as well as excellent control over the load and attachment. The Volvo L250H is not only one of the most efficient heavy-duty wheel loaders on the market but also one of the most productive. Volvo’s proven Z-bar linkage provides high breakout force of 336 kN for strong, power- ful digging in hard materials and facilitates quick load cycles for increased productivity even in demanding applications. The op- tional Boom Suspension System (BSS) fur- ther boosts productivity, by up to 20%, by absorbing shock and reducing the bouncing and bucket spillage that occurs when oper- ating on rough ground. This enables faster and more comfortable work cycles and in- creases machine life. As for the optimal- ly-shaped bucket, it has been designed to incorporate a spill guard, side cutters and wear plate for faster and more efficient bucket fill and longer service life.

“The Volvo L250H is not only one of the most efficient heavy-duty wheel loaders on the market but also one of the most productive.”

A specially designed 9.0 cubic yard rehan- dling bucket gives faster and more efficient bucket fill – and up to 10 percent better fuel efficiency. With a variety of product options, Volvo cus- tomers can adapt their machine to access more applications, such as rock and waste handling. Attachments are purpose-built to work in harmony with the L250H. Functions and properties are ideally matched to pa- rameters, such as link-arm geometry and breakout, rim pull and lifting force for maxi- mum productivity. b

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