Wheel loaders

Straightforward and smooth to drive, the Hyundai HL760-7A wheel loader can be a dependable machine with a lot of power

Hyundai HL760 7A Wheel loader

Auto-greasing program
Straightforward to read, low profile dash
Excellent forward visibility
Ride control program ensures smooth ride
Engine performs properly

When Auckland’s Wayne Ashford and his wife Anna set up a new contracting business in the Avondale industrial location, they necessary a brand new loader. Wayne says with a assortment of good choices, his primary concern was minimising breakdowns and downtime.

Soon after a lot consideration he placed a call to Porter Group’s Paul Gorrie, plus a deal for an 18-tonne Hyundai HL760-7A loader was put together in below 10 minutes.

So, it was relatively new machine I encountered when it was time to put the Hyundai by means of a yard workout.
The Cab

The cab is well-appointed with a good driving position. What struck me initial was the feeling of spaciousness, no doubt because of the full-height, pillarless front windscreen. This genuinely offers a terrific forward view.

I like the layout of the instrument panel, which has nice, simple-to-read gauges and it does not impair forward vision. Temperature controls and sound method sit overhead towards the correct of the operator, with light/wiper switches etc, adjacent on the left side. This keeps the cab interior fairly uncluttered.

Controls for the on-board greasing system sit close to the bucket-operating stick, with settings for various environmental conditions. Reversing is assisted by two exterior and two interior mirrors, which aid reduce the obstruction from the cool-looking but inconveniently-located exhaust stack.

A storage location is alongside the operator’s seat, and provides a good spot to location cellphone, drink and knick knacks. It also consists of a cigarette lighter and spare outlet for phone charger or the like.

Engine and Energy

Like the XCMG ZL50G loader, this machine runs a Tier3/StageIII Cummins QSB6.7 engine. Or in laymen speak, a turbo-charged, 6.7-litre, six-cylinder, emission-compliant Cummins.

It definitely sounds good and performs well, and in my opinion is well-suited in this sort of machine. But I was a bit disappointed using the access to it.

Inside the Hyundai’s favour, the guards swing out of the way and access doors are provided where possible, but small issues like supplying easy access to top up engine oil with no the operator acquiring his hi-viz vest dirty are just as important as a superb radio.

Efficiency and Handling

I actually enjoyed driving this machine. Although it is reasonably significant, it’s fairly nimble to throw about and didn’t really feel much distinct to a 12-tonne loader. This machine is fitted with a ride control program, which explains the smooth ride.

The bucket on this particular machine has been extended to 3.75m3, but regardless of that pushing power and lift speed are very good. Driving tough into the piles while undertaking a lift doesn’t seem to strain it at all.

There is fairly a nifty forward and reverse button that sits atop the bucket manage lever. To make the operator’s life easier, a set of Loadrite scales are fitted, with wireless telemetry firing off the load information to the personal computer inside the workplace.

Repairs and Upkeep

Getting a fairly new machine, Wayne has not had any issues, using the exception of a leaking hydraulic line- normally, it happened late on a Friday afternoon. Porter’s diverted a mechanic who was heading residence, in Wayne’s direction. Consequently he was able to begin loading out at 6am the subsequent morning as planned.

Getting an auto-greasing technique also implies much less climbing around the machine in a pair of overalls, and it has only lately been re-topped having a refill.

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Specifications

Engine Cummins QSB6.7
Output 152.7kw (205hp) at 2100rpm
Max torque 991 NM at 1400rpm
Travel speeds 6.two to 34.3 kph
Weight 17900kg
Length (bucket on ground) 8060mm
Width 2900mm
Height (to leading of cab) 3440mm
Max height with raised bucket 5540mm
Max dump height 4150mm
Wheelbase 3300mm
Bucket raise time with load 6.two sec
Bucket capacity three.0m3