Articulated loader with monoboom design
The Mecalac AX1000 articulated loader offers stability, intuitive operation and heavy-duty performance in a compact package.
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| Mecalac offers the AX1000 to improve material handling with added safety and visibility for utility, construction, landscaping and recycling. |
Mecalac offers the AX1000 articulated loader that combines heavy-duty performance with self-stabilizing maneuverability and a sleek design for construction, landscaping and recycling jobs.
“Articulated loaders are tried-and-true workhorses in North America,” says Peter Bigwood, general manager for Mecalac North America. “When that’s what the job calls for, we have a high-quality option that has good value-adds in terms of stability, visibility, power, simplified maintenance and operator experience that will offer owners a competitive advantage.”
The AX1000 stands out in a crowded market due to its monoboom design. The single boom provides greater boom rigidity and strength, resisting the twisting that can occur with the traditional two-arm setup.
Combining large, tinted windows with the unique monoboom design, the AX1000 eliminates the two loader arms obstructing the operator’s view and allows clear visibility to the left and right in addition to straight ahead.
The AX1000 also offers greater stability because the machine’s pivot joint is offset at a positive angle. As the machine articulates, the center of gravity transfers to the rear of the machine so it can re-level itself, greatly reducing the risk of the machine toppling over. Along with the safety benefits, greater stability also opens up opportunities to expand use through different attachments, such as forks and snow pushers. Using the machine for multiple purposes can bring in additional sources of revenue or potentially reduce the number of pieces of equipment a contractor needs to get the job done. The AX1000 has a standard bucket volume of 1.3 cubic yards plus a 75-horsepower engine compared to the typical 50 to 60 horsepower engine used in models of this lift range. The machine has an industry-leading lift capacity of 9,038 pounds. Further, the AX1000 maintains lifting power from the ground to its highest point whereas other articulated loaders reach maximum lift capacity midway through the cycle.
Mecalac also updated its interior features to deliver an enhanced riding experience. The ergonomically laid-out pilot controls condense multiple functions from the auxiliary hydraulics into one joystick. The cabin includes a multi-position comfort seat, glove box with ample storage space and a powerful three-stage ventilation and heating system.
Mecalac’s platform design allows operators to get into and out of the machine easily as well as complete 90 percent of daily checks on the ground, which boosts job site safety by mitigating the risk of falls. Another added benefit is the AX1000’s common diagnostic tools, which support quick service. Reduced downtime spent on maintenance means that the machine spends less time in the shop and more time in the field for added productivity.
The AX1000 travels up to 19 mph and uses a diesel oxidation catalyst for pollution control, so no need for a diesel particulate filter or diesel exhaust fluid and associated downtime
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