Compact Articulating Loader Fits Small Spaces

Compact Articulating Loader Fits Small Spaces TRACTORS New Tractors Owners of the Richway Industries SCL-210 Sub-Compact Articulating Loader often call the machine a “little workhorse” because it’s versatile smaller and more affordable than most skid steers The company definitely agrees The machine has a breakout tilt force of 2 450 lbs and breakout lift capacity of 1 640 lbs and can also navigate smoothly through confined spaces a big benefit for building projects or working with livestock “Sub-compact and compact loaders have been very popular in Europe for several years ” says Glen Parrett business development manager at Richway “In fact they’re more popular than skid steers We identified that as a growth market in North America and we’ve been filling that void with success ” Parrett says Richway’s loader is compact and has articulated steering It works well on building and landscaping projects around houses on smaller city lots and is also handy around buildings and livestock pens on farms where it can move through smaller openings than a skid steer It’s powered by a 24 8-hp Kubota diesel engine The 12 gpm hydraulic drive train uses just 2 gals of oil and operates at 2 500 psi The 7 gal fuel tank keeps the machine running all day The loader has a universal style attachment plate that’s common to mini-skids so working tools such as an auger mower brush cutter and grapple bucket are available Parrett says the machine has more lift capacity than a mini-skid which is also a benefit “Mini skids are useful but when you need a little more capacity and still want something easy to run our sub-compact loader fits well ” Parrett says “With added lift capacity you’re not necessarily compromising on the footprint of the unit itself It’s still fairly compact ” Parrett says “I have a lot of experience with skid steers and one of the issues I had was not being able to see the cutting edge of the bucket from the driver’s seat That’s not the case with the Richway machine because the operator has clear visibility to the front of the bucket Our machine also has a 2-in receiver The operator station is accessed from the side of the machine and a suspension seat provides excellent comfort Maintenance is easy because multiple hinge points have greaseless bearings ” Another benefit of the Richway loader is that its wheels and articulating steering tend to leave less ground damage than a traditional skid steer The loader’s total weight allows it to be transported on a heavy-duty utility trailer pulled by a half-ton pickup truck rather than a 3/4 or 1-ton pickup that most skid steers require Richway’s sub-compact articulating loader’s suggested retail price is $48 000 Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Richway Industries 504 N Maple St Janesville Iowa 50647 www richway com

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