Offering speeds of up to 50km per hour where conditions allow, a new high-speed driveline option for Volvo\u2019s popular utility wheel loaders means productivity just got fast-tracked.<\/p>\n
Ever feel like the pace of life is getting faster? Well that\u2019s certainly the case with Volvo\u2019s L45H and L50H wheel loaders. A new high-speed driveline option is now offered for these popular machines, which sees top speed more than doubled \u2013 from 20km\/h (12mph) to 50km\/h (31mph) compared to the standard driveline.<\/p>\n
Why would a faster driveline be needed? Well, these machines often find themselves travelling long distances between jobsites, where the normal transmission is slow and the alternative of transporting them by truck gets expensive. Some applications \u2013 like snow clearing or load and carry \u2013 could also benefit from having a higher operating speed. Cycle times can be significantly cut, thereby boosting productivity.<\/p>\n
Drive mode selector<\/strong><\/p>\n With three driveline speeds now available (there is also an intermediate driveline that boosts speeds up to 30km\/h), customers can choose the option that best suits their needs and applications. The high-speed machine doesn\u2019t only travel fast though \u2013 thanks to a drive mode selector the operator can adjust driveline behavior to match the work being undertaken.<\/p>\n Believed to be a unique feature on this type of machine, operators can choose between Work, Transport, Comfort or Eco modes. No matter what the application \u2013 materials handling with forks, truck loading, road sweeping or general load & carry tasks \u2013 there is a work mode suited to the activity, boosting productivity and operability, as well as reducing costs.<\/p>\n In addition to the multi-mode drive feature, a tractive power selector gives operators a choice of five settings that adjust the tractive force to suit ground conditions. What this means in practice is less wheel spin, as well as reduced tire wear and fuel consumption. An optional speed limiter controls maximum speed without losing tractive force.<\/p>\n Believed to be a unique feature on this type of machine, operators can choose between Work, Transport, Comfort or Eco modes. No matter what the application \u2013 materials handling with forks, truck loading, road sweeping or general load & carry tasks \u2013 there is a work mode suited to the activity, boosting productivity and operability, as well as reducing costs.<\/p>\n Model L45H L50H For further information, please visit: www.volvoce.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nEngine Volvo D4J Volvo D4J
\nEngine gross power kW 75 87
\nEngine gross power hp(imp) 100.5 116.7
\nMax. torque ISO 9249, SAE J1349 net N m 416 466
\nMax. torque ISO 9249, SAE J1349 net Ft lb 306.8 343.7
\nBucket capacity m3 1.4 1.6
\nBucket capacity y3 1.83 2.1
\nTipping load, straight (ISO\/DIS 14397-1) kg 6 220 6 560
\nTipping load, straight (ISO\/DIS 14397-1) lb 13,712 14,462
\nTipping load, full turn (ISO\/DIS 14397-1) kg 5 500 5 810
\nTipping load, full turn (ISO\/DIS 14397-1) lb 12,125 12,809
\nFull turn angle 40\u00b0 40\u00b0
\nBreakout force kN 66 72
\nBreakout force lbf 13,938 15,512
\nHydraulic lifting capacity, max. kN 74 86.5
\nHydraulic lifting capacity, max. lbf 15,737 19,333
\nFork payload 80% (EN 474-3) kg 3 730 3 840
\nFork payload 80% (EN 474-3) lb 8,223 8,466
\nOperating weight kg 9 100 9 800
\nOperating weight lb 20,062 21,605
\nCustomized travel speed km\/h 20\/30\/40 20\/30\/40
\nCustomized travel speed mph 12.4\/18.6\/25.8 12.4\/18.6\/25.8
\nMaximum travel speed – High speed km\/h 45 50
\nMaximum travel speed – High speed mph 26 31<\/p>\n