Mecalac has released foldable-canopy versions of the MCL2, MCL4, MCL6, and MCL8 MCL machines in the company’s compact loader line. The new loaders offer an excellent solution in landscaping and agriculture applications where the quick-folding canopy allows operators to work in areas with limited overhead clearance, opening up spaces once inaccessible to machines. This compactness is especially valuable on a farm in areas such as livestock stalls and milk parlours.
“Space can come at a premium in some work sites, but that doesn’t mean productivity must be sacrificed,” says Peter Bigwood, general manager for Mecalac North America. “Engineering compact loaders with a folding canopy gives our customers an efficient option to thrive in areas not previously reachable with similar equipment.”
Operators of the Mecalac MCL loaders can easily fold down the canopy in seconds by removing a pin on each column and simply pushing the roof back.
Mecalac
Hydraulic and manoeuvrability options
The MCL loaders are compact but robust machines providing features and functionality not found in other machines their size, says the company. The loaders are equipped with hydraulic and manoeuvrability options, M-Drive and Speed Control. With M-Drive, the engine speed can be controlled independently of travel speed, allowing power and hydraulic flow to be adapted to best suit the job at hand. Speed Control allows operators to set the maximum travel speed from one mph to the max speed of 19 mph (MCL6 & MCL8 only).
Operators can easily fold down the canopy in seconds by removing a pin on each column and simply pushing the roof back. This reduces the machine’s height by as much as a foot (0.3 metres) to less than 6.6 feet (two metres), allowing them to drive in areas with limited clearance, operate seamlessly indoors, and navigate under carports and garage doors with swift, agile performance.
Balance between compact size and high lifting capacity
With balance between compactness and lifting capacity, MCL loaders can accommodate a range of attachments, including buckets, grapple forks, pallet forks, and shredders. An extended boom enhances material handling productivity, making tasks such as stacking bales, managing fodder, and cleaning stables simple and efficient.
The MCL series’ height-to-width-to-length ratio ensures agility on any jobsite. Each machine has a 45-degree articulation that keeps the front wheels traveling in the same path as the rear wheels while driving. A 10-degree oscillation allows for a strong follow-up and maximum traction wherever the machine might travel, including on uneven ground.
Read the full article here
