Overview of Mecalac Wheel Loaders

Mecalac, with its 3 series of swing loaders, wheel loaders and telescopic loaders, is offering 13 models of wheel loaders in the compact range with a bucket capacity of 0.5 to 3.0 mł.

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Special highlights are the four-wheel steered Mecalac swing loaders. They are the world’s only swing loaders without a decrease of tipping load when swivelling the boom. With a working range of up to 180°, they are ideally suited for process-oriented work in confined spaces (minimal traffic obstruction, time savings, fuel savings). Another great advantage: Mecalac swing loaders are extremely versatile. They can be used as a wheel loader, off-road forklift, excavator or for lifting operations in confined spaces. A wide range of attachments additionally offers an enormous variety of capabilities.

SWING LOADERS

AS 50

The smallest Mecalac swing loader, with a bucket capacity of 0.5-0.8 mł, is the most agile loader in its class, featuring a minimum turning radius of 2.77 m. The AS 50 was specially designed for use in gardening and landscaping, building and for rental fleets. The low-maintenance loader arm and long engine service intervals of 1000 hours ensure low operating costs. The AS 50 can be utilized also with attachments such as a road sweeper, a hydraulic hammer and an earth auger.

AS 700

The AS 700 is the basic model in the professional segment and belongs to the newly developed Boosterline series of Mecalac. Due to its Boostkinematic, the lifting capacity can be increased by 29%. The working area between the wheels is increased by 32% compared to the previous model because of the particularly slender monoboom. Thus the swivel area can be better utilized. The Mecalac Four Wheel Steering with automatic steering adjustment ensures maximum stability and manoeuvrability. With a bucket capacity of 0.7-1.2 mł, the AS 700 is ideal for the use in rental fleets, construction, landscaping, municipalities and the agricultural sector. The lowmaintenance, zero-play Mecalac chain operated swing system operates with a constant speed and power. This facilitates the precise cable and pipe laying in confined conditions.

AS 900

The AS 900 is also a member of the Mecalac Boosterline and comes with a 55 kW stage III B Deutz turbo diesel engine. The versatile power pack with a bucket volume of 0.9-1.5 mł features a Monoboom (Mecalac Single Arm Power) with 2 lift cylinders + Boost. This results in considerably increased machine productivity. The AS 900 is particularly stable and powerful. For operation with a wide variety of attachments, a second joystick and two proportional auxiliary hydraulic circuits are available as an option. The AS 900 comes as a 20, 30 and 40 km/h version and with various rear consoles. This makes it easier to mount attachments such as a spreader or a trailer coupling. A spacious cabin with 2 fully-fledged doors allows for low fatigue operation and safe entry and exit even in confined spaces. The AS 900 Booster was designed for demanding applications in the 1.0 mł range and is ideally suited for use in building, road construction, gardening and landscaping, rental fleets and the recycling industry.

NEW: AS 1600

The AS 1600 is the new flagship in the 11-ton class. The powerful and particularly economic swing loader can be equipped with 1.6 – 2.5 mł buckets. It was developed as a professional wheel loader meeting the highest demands on performance, profitability, reliability, comfort and versatility. It is the only wheel loader of its class that offers a load over height of 3.40 m, and with a turning radius of only 4.35 m across the rear it is ideal for confined worksites. The AS 1600 is powered by a water-cooled 90 kW stage III B Deutz turbo diesel engine with intercooler and diesel oxidation catalyst

(DOC). The powerful common rail injection systém and the electronic engine controller with intelligent link to the traction drive ensure an optimum usage of the engine power paired with low fuel consumption. The automotive hydrostatic traction drive with three switching stages selectable jolt-free under load allow for an optimum adaption to the work situation while helping optimise the fuel consumption. The additional MDrive function lets you allocate the hand throttle and the inching speed to the pedal and to individually set the inching speed. This significantly simplifies working with hydraulically operated attachments such as asphalt milling tool, mower, grader, plate compactor, or sweeper. The AS 1600 was specially designed for use in building, canalisation and cable laying, track construction, agriculture and road construction.

AS 210e

The largest Mecalac swing loader is the AS 210e, featuring a bucket capacity of 2.1-3.0 mł and an operating weight of 15 t. Like the AS 1600, the AS 210e is equipped with high-performance components in order to make the machine more economic: Traction drive and engine are controlled electronically. All components were optimised with regard to fuel savings, efficiency and reduced noise emission. Due to its dumping height of 3.42 m the AS 210e easily loads lorries with high sides and is also optimally suited for industrial use. Thanks to its four-wheel steering its turning radius is only 4.99 m. With its 175 hp stage III B Deutz turbo diesel engine, it covers longer distances at speeds of up to 35 km/h (fast variant). The AS 210e was specially designed for use in recycling, track construction, building, road construction and for non civil use.

WHEEL LOADERS

NEW: AX 700

The new Mecalac AX series convinces with robustness, low running costs, ease of operation, simplified maintenance and, last but not least, a sleeky design. All loaders are equipped with the latest stage III B Deutz turbo diesel engines. The articulated AX 700 with a bucket volume of 0.7-1.2 mł is an efficient machine for every rental fleet. With a height of 2.47 m and a bucket width of 1.60 m, the AX 700 is ideal for confined construction sites. A highlight of the machine is the temperature-dependent hydraulic fan control. It ensures the lowest noise emission and minimal fuel consumption. The main areas of application for the AX 700 are rental fleets, gardening and landscaping, and construction.

NEW: AX 850

Whether it is used as a professional rental machine or for moderately difficult construction sites, the Monoboom convinces with its outstanding visibility. The brand-compatible quick-coupler with the standard electrohydraulic interlock provides a high safety standard. The intelligent engine and

traction drive concept of the AX series, a central multifunction display, the Mecalac MDrive function and the evaluation of machine data via the Mecadiag diagnostic system noticeably facilitate daily work. The spacious operator’s cabin (Mecalac Panorama Cab) with ergonomic operating elements is a further characteristic of the AX series. The articulated AX 850, featuring a bucket capacity of 0.85-1.5 mł, was designed for rental fleets, gardening and landscaping, and construction.

NEW: AX 1000

Featuring a bucket capacity of 1.0-1.6 mł, the professional machine for difficult construction sites is convincing due to its powerful Z-kinematics with two lift cylinders. Precise parallel adjustment, high break-out forces and short duty cycles are the main characteristics of the newly developed, patented kinematics. The self-stabilising articulated pendulum joint is another outstanding product feature of the entire AX series in addition to the lockable axles (100%). This is used to perfect the driving properties and to increase stability. Like all AX machines, the AX 1000 is available with the longer Highlift boom, e.g. for loading 3 or 4 axle lorries with high sides. The machines thus have a maximum load over height of 3300 mm. Compared to its predecessor, the new AX 1000 has received a significant power boost: a thrust force increase by 8% to 4100 daN makes the loader much more agile. The main areas of application for the AX 1000 are rental fleets, gardening and landscaping, construction, and recycling.

AF 1050

The four wheel steered AF 1050 is a member of Mecalac’s new Boosterline series. The power pack with a bucket volume of 1.05-1.5 mł features a monoboom (Mecalac Single Arm Power) with 2 lift cylinders + Boost. This results in a considerably increased machine productivity. A spacious cabin with 2 fully-fledged doors allows for low fatigue operation even during longer working hours. The powerful auxiliary hydraulics allows road sweepers, plate compactors, mowers, etc. to be operated. The AF 1050 is also available in a 40 km/h version and with a trailer coupling. It was specially designed for use in building, road construction, gardening and landscaping and for rental fleets.

AF 1200

The 6-ton AF 1200 with a bucket volume of 1.2-1.7 mł is also a member of the new Boosterline series. The Monoboom with Z lever kinematics ensures an even higher tear-out force and precise parallel guidance when working with the pallet forks. When loading with Boost, the unique kinematics amplifies the lifting force by 17%. The Mecalac Four Wheel Steering with automatic steering adjustment ensures maximum stability and manoeuvrability. An intelligent cooling concept allows the cleaning intervals of the cooler to be prolonged. The hydrostatic fan drive ensures optimum, temperature–controlled cooling power. This reduces both fuel consumption and noise emissions. The standard electro hydraulic quick-coupler is compatible with a large range of third-party attachments. The AF 1200 has been designed for application in building, road construction, gardening and landscaping, and recycling.

TELESCOPIC LOADERS

AS 900 tele

The AS 900 tele is a telescopic swing loader with a bucket capacity of 0.7-1.2 mł. Equipped with a pallet fork, it features a maximum lifting height of 4.72 m, a maximum outreach of 3.50 m and a maximum carrying capacity of 2270 kg on the forks. The agile telescopic loader is equipped with a 55 kW stage III B Deutz turbo diesel engine. The powerful auxiliary hydraulics allows attachments such as a mower, a road sweeper, an earth auger and a grab bucket to be operated. As an option, the machine can be equipped with an overload alarm. The AS 900tele was designed for use by towns and municipalities, road maintenance authorities, agriculture, building and recycling.