Yanmar Compact Equipment introduced the 47.6-hp V7 compact wheel loader to the North American market.
The 9,370-pound machine fills the gap in the Yanmar wheel loader line between the V4-7 and the V8, and features a low operating weight, comfortable cab area and high bucket capacity, according to the company. Its compact design, intuitive controls and high travel speeds maximize performance and efficiency for operators in landscaping, rental, municipalities, snow removal and other applications, Yanmar says.
“The V7 is perfect for operators looking for a piece of equipment with leading performance while being easy to transport,” says Frank Gangi, product manager for compact wheel loaders and attachments at Yanmar Compact Equipment. “An ergonomic cab, low center of gravity, excellent visibility and high travel speeds all lead to a wheel loader that improves jobsite performance while keeping the operator comfortable and productive.”
Performance and experience
Yanmar’s V7 features a 0.92 cu. yd. bucket capacity, which Yanmar says means fewer trips to the pile. An optional light material bucket brings bucket capacity to more than a full cubic yard with each scoop. The compact wheel loader also includes a powerful Tier 4 Final Yanmar engine allowing for a lifting capacity of 7,981 pound-force.
The new model’s enclosed cab configuration features two steel frame doors and a standard front sun blind to reduce glare, according to Yanmar. Additionally, the wheel loader improves safety and convenience with a highly visible, fully integrated and removable rotating beacon.
Ergonomic joystick controls simplify machine operation, the company says. Creep mode allows for precise attachment control while automatic ride control with limited slip differential improves convenience and efficiency.
Efficiency
The V7 includes bright LED lights to improve work area visibility while optimizing power consumption. It also features an 18.6-mph travel speed.
According to Yanmar, hydraulic quick couplers on the V7 allow for fast attachment change-outs. The machine also features parallel kinematics, allowing contractors to lift loads with precision without the need for constant readjustment of the load angle. The feature is ideal for use with pallet forks as it keeps material level as the load is raised and lowered, the company says.
Yanmar adds that the machine’s center articulation and oscillation joint make it possible for the wheel loader to achieve a 98.4-in. height and an even lower center of gravity, meaning less risk of clearance issues, the ability to fit into shipping containers, and better maneuverability on tight jobsites. Additionally, the machine’s operating weight and low center of gravity improve ease of trailering.