Develon presented a new wheel loader project for the waste management sector at the Resource & Waste Management (RWM) trade fair. Based on the Develon DL280-7 model, the new model of the wheel loader increases safety and efficiency for the operator. The new waste wheel loader has a strong light weight loader frame and a lifting arm that minimises the front end weight of the machine, providing an impressive super high lift and reach capability to deliver a higher dump height, whilst maintaining excellent manoeuvrability.
The light weight loader frame is designed to offer optimum strength and heavy duty axles contribute to the exceptional stability of the new waste loader. The super high reach on the new Develon waste wheel loader is designed for loading material into high sided containers such as walking or moving floor trailers specially developed for transporting waste.
For assured loading, the new waste loader is equipped with a high tip bucket supported by two robust cylinders. The lower bucket pivot pins have internal greasing lines to prevent them being damaged by material carried by the loader.
The new loader incorporates a waste kit with heavy engineering and strength at its core, including an exoskeleton around the machine and further protection provided by mesh type windshield guards, articulation guards, belly protection and fuel tank guards.
It also has an air intake mesh and the cab has specialised air filtration. Other features of the new waste loader include a reversible fan to clear the radiator, a heavy duty radiator guard, rim covers for the wheels and solid tyres with suspension cut outs. Safety features include high visibility chevrons on the rear of the machine and a fire suppression system, with internal and external actuation points on the front and rear of the loader.
Inside the spacious cab, the new waste wheel loader has joystick controls and a leather type upgraded operator seat equipped with fully adjustable horizontal and vertical suspension settings, a pneumatic lumbar function and seat heating as standard.
There is a 3-point safety belt with alarm icons on the 8 inch touchscreen monitor and on the gauge panel, which features a new layout and anti-reflective glass.
On touchscreen displays the power supply for the optional weighing system, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) controls, radio and Bluetooth devices (streaming music, hands-free speakers) and operator help function
The operator can also benefit from an optional 360° camera system with AI person detection to ensure the safety of personnel in close vicinity to the machine. The operator has an excellent field of vision from the cab, with the large glass window area minimising blind spots around the cab.
The new waste wheel loader also offers the option of electrically adjustable rear view mirrors for added safety. Full LED working lights are installed on the cab (four on both the front and rear as standard, with the option of six each at the front and rear). For higher pedestrian safety, the LED lights on the rear bonnet have an automatic strobe function to indicate when the wheel loader is reversing.
The cab interior offers a large, quiet and more comfortable operator environment, which improves safety and productivity and helps the operator work with high concentration. The operator also has increased leg room, an enlarged storage area and cool-box position and an improved air conditioning system (with optimized air circulation).
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