Yanmar Compact Equipment is expanding its new compact track loader line with the TL80VS. The TL80VS is designed to compete in several segments, including construction, utility, and rental. It is expected to perform similarly to machines with 10- to 20 more horsepower. The vertical-lift unit is equipped with a variety of productivity-enhancing features, including high-flow attachment capabilities.
“We engineered the TL80VS to give the market a compact, maneuverable machine with performance that punches above its weight class,” said Peter Ovrebo, product management director for Yanmar Compact Equipment North America. “This machine’s capability provides similar performance to larger machines while maintaining the agility of a more compact unit.”
A focus on performance and comfort
The 9,610-pound TL80VS is a construction-grade machine built for durability. A 2,900-pound rated operating capacity and 74-hp Yanmar Tier 4 Final diesel engine offers a high level of productivity to maximize ROI. A 10-foot 6.5-inch max bucket pin height improves the TL80VS’s ability to load dirt into trucks and thrive in other at-height tasks. Users can navigate the job site with a top travel speed of eight mph.
The new TL80VS features a torsion axle suspended undercarriage featuring a pivot link system at the rear axle for operator comfort. The linkage technology uses a spring load that reduces oscillation and stabilizes the machine for improved ride quality and material retention. Additionally, the TL80VS can be optioned with a 34.3 gpm high flow with performance maximized by large line sizes, hydraulic coolers, and direct-drive pumps for reduced power loss and increased flow and pressure directly to the attachment.
Efficient operation
Multiple options available for the TL80VS can raise productivity and provide intuitive operation. Self-levelling technology uses dual-direction capabilities to automatically level the load while raising and lowering loader arms. A work tool positioner enables operators to preset the angle of the attachment based on the task, while return-to-position technology lets operators set a designated height for the loader arms. Through auto two-speed, the machine shifts automatically between low- and high-speed modes for a smoother transition between the two. Speed-sensitive ride control is designed for enhanced material retention at higher speeds without needing to actively switch the feature off when converting to grading or other slower-moving applications.
Technology advancements
Customers can choose to equip the TL80VS with Yanmar’s optional SmartAssist Remote telematics. The service offers a wide range of features, including error detection and notification to real-time operational status updates, daily work reports, and integrated theft protection.
Built for reliability and serviceability
The TL80VS includes a two-year/2,000-hour warranty. The machine’s durable steel-embedded rubber-tracked undercarriage provides construction-grade dependability. Heavy-duty bar-tread tracks complement the undercarriage through improved ride quality and reduced vibration. The bar-treaded tracks provide year-round dependability, improving traction in extreme conditions like snow, mud, and soft soils. Yanmar also provides a one-year/1,000-hour warranty on the tracks.
Ease of service is another notable feature of the TL80VS. The unit provides easily accessible daily checkpoints, removable skid plates, three-panel engine access, and a swing-out radiator that can be opened without tools for quick, convenient cleaning when necessary.
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