Wacker Neuson has added two new utility track loader models to its lineup.
The SM60 and SM120 utility track loaders are now available in Canada, complementing the successful launch of the SM100 in late 2021.
The utility track loaders are ideal for landscaping, light site work, grading, auguring and general material handling. The step-up and go concept make operating the SM series of machines easy to use and productive.
The largest machine in the SM series is the SM120, designed for the professional who needs to lift, move and place more during their landscape, tree service and site work.
Powered by a 24.7 hp Yanmar diesel engine, the SM120 has a rated operating capacity at 3 per cent of 556 kg and a travel speed up to 8.5 km per hour, providing fast cycle times. The 105 cm wide machine is equipped with 28-cm wide tracks providing ultra-low ground pressure to reduce turf and soft ground disturbance, while also enhancing traction and stability for hill operation.
Radial path design
The SM120 features an optimized radial path design that provides vertical path performance with a hinge pin height of 2.2 metres, which allows for dumping into high-sided trailers, truck beds and dumpers.
The QuipGrip proportional auxiliary hydraulic controls mounted on the grip allows the operator to use all three controls simultaneously to reduce cycle times.
The SM120 is the first machine in this class to feature ride control, which provides hydraulic cushioning to the lift arms to reduce material spillage and provide a smoother ride. Operators can easily engage and disengage ride control via a grip-mounted button.
Completing the productivity package is the 14-pin attachment control for use of complex hydraulic attachments, such as snow blowers.
SM60 utility track loader
The new SM60 is the smallest machine in the series and ideal for rental and homeowner applications. It is powered by a 26.5-hp Kohler Command Pro EFI gasoline engine. The SM60 is designed for smaller, DIY jobs with 18-cm tracks and an overall machine width of 90 cm. It has a rated operating capacity at 35 per cent of 272 kg, travel speed up to 6.3 km per hour and hinge pin height of 1.9 metres to reach into truck beds and dumpsters. Weighing in at only 1,252 kg, this machine is easy tow.
Common features of Wacker Neuson’s SM family of utility track loaders include the large, spring-suspended operator platform with ergonomic padding that offers comfort and stability for the driver.
An operator presence system prevents accidental movement of the lift arm and travel functions when the operator steps off the platform.
Additionally, the overall design with sloped hood offers superior visibility and the fine-tuned, forward angled joysticks position the operator’s hands in a neutral position, reducing fatigue. Front-mounted coolers eliminate hot or dirty air from blowing across the operator’s legs, improving overall comfort.
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