Glacier FarmMedia – New Holland has added three models to its line of light articulated wheel loaders, bringing the total to five.
“We originally had the W50 and W80,” says New Holland Construction product marketing manager Daniel Kakareka. “To meet customer demands, we launched additional models and configurations to target a couple more audience areas than we were.”
The new W60C, W70C and W80C LR (Long Reach) offer 64 horsepower in the W60C and 74 in the W70C and W80C LR. They get that muscle from an FPT 3.4-litre, four-cylinder diesel mated to a powershift transmission.
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“With the W50 and W60, the main difference is you’re jumping up a little on horsepower from 58 to 64,” Kakareka says. “The W50 has been a good machine for us, but in certain applications you can use just a little more power. That’s where the W60 is going to come in.
“You get a little bit heavier machine with the W80. The lighter machine (W70C) is going to save you a little bit of money. That’s kind of why we launched it. Not everybody needs the higher-end machine.”
The 3.4-litre engine does not require use of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) or Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) fluid, relying on Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (CEGR) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) exhaust after-treatment, which significantly reduces maintenance requirements.
A powershift transmission is standard, but the two larger models get a high-speed version capable of 24 m.p.h. (38 km/h). A creeper gear allows for slow speed and high engine r.p.m. for running attachments.
The machines use a redesigned Z-Bar lift system and the W80C LR offers a longer, higher reach with the hinge pins placed about 12 inches (30 cm) higher. That does slightly reduce its lifting capacity compared to the other W80 model. Skid steer-style or JRB attachment coupler systems are available.
“The W80 Long Reach I think is going to be the popular one in the ag industry because of the additional hinge pin height you get with it,” says Kakareka.
”It’s a different boom design. You get a little less lifting performance on it. But most guys who need that boom height are lifting feed or lighter material where you don’t need the additional lifting performance. The W50 and W60 share the same frame size. The W70C and W80C share the same frame size as well.”
High flow hydraulics are available on the W70C and W80C, which will allow operators to run attachments more efficiently. The high flow is rated at 34 g.p.m. (128 litres per minute); standard flow is 22 (83 l/m) across the full line.
The brand’s FleetForce telematics system comes standard with a five-year subscription built into the base price.
Cab interiors also get an upgrade across the line.
“The cab has been completely redesigned,” Kakareka says. “We have a brand-new monitor. There’s a new control layout on the side and new joystick. You have everything right at your fingertips. We still have the control pad on the right-hand side.
“We had a bit of a gap in the lineup. I think these are going to close that and give a little wider range for our customers to make sure we’re matching the right machine to customers’ needs.”
