Yanmar Compact Equipment launched the TL80VS compact track loader as part of its new line of compact track loaders. According to the company, the vertical-lift unit provides performance similar to machines with 10-20 more horsepower, and it’s equipped with a variety of productivity-enhancing features, including its lift height and 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, Yanmar Compact Equipment North America. “This machine’s capability provides similar performance to larger machines while maintaining the agility of a more compact unit.”
Performance
The 9,610-pound TL80VS is a construction-grade machine with a focus on durability. A 2,900-pound rated operating capacity and 74-horsepower Yanmar Tier 4 Final diesel engine was designed to improve performance and maximize ROI. A 10-foot, 6.5-inch max bucket pin height improves the TL80VS’ ability to load dirt into trucks and thrive in other at-height tasks. Users can also navigate the jobsite with a top travel speed of 8 mph.
The new TL80VS also aims to increase operator comfort with a torsion axle suspended undercarriage featuring a pivot link system at the rear axle. The linkage technology uses a spring load that reduces oscillation and stabilizes the machine for improved ride quality and material retention, according to the company. 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.
Yanmar said operators can work longer in comfort with the machine’s standard mechanical suspended seat; and a new 7-inch touchscreen display improves convenience on the job. Plus, 360-degree visibility enhances jobsite awareness and safety, improved by a removable roof hatch escape.
Efficiency
The TL80VS includes multiple options to raise productivity and provide intuitive operation, such as the self-leveling technology using 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, giving users more control in spaces with limited room, along with grading and other applications requiring finesse. Speed-sensitive ride control provides the convenience of enhanced material retention at higher speeds without needing to actively switch the feature off when converting to grading or other slower-moving applications.
The goal of these features was to enable more efficient usage and make the machine easy to learn, allowing for a quick training process for users of all experience levels.
Technology
Customers can choose to equip the TL80VS with Yanmar’s optional SmartAssist Remote telematics. The service offers multiple features, including error detection and notification to real-time operational status updates and daily work reports. SmartAssist also strengthens security with integrated theft protection, allowing the owner to set a range from a specific location and trigger an alert if that range is exceeded.
Reliability
The TL80VS includes a two-year/2,000-hour warranty backing its dedication to reliability and quality control. According to the company, the machine’s 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 aim to provide year-round dependability, improving traction in extreme conditions like snow, mud and soft soils. Yanmar also provides a 1-year/1,000-hour warranty on the tracks.
Ease of service is another 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 more convenient cleaning when necessary.
