The rising popularity of wheel loaders for use in the ag market is an opportunity for SDLG North America. The company is rolling out two wheel loader models - the LG938L with a 2.4-cubic yard bucket, and the LG959 with a 4-cubic yard bucket. The company says the machines are easy to operate and include strong breakout forces and high dump clearances geared to farm-focused material handling needs including grain, feedlot and dairy operations. These are also the first machines in the SDLG equipment line made available to North America.

NEW WHEEL LOADER: SDLG North America launches two new machines, the LG938L shown here features a low-emission Tier 4 interim engine.

The LG938L has an operating weight of 23,150-lbs. Its standard bucket capacity of 2.4 cubic yards is rated to load and carry up to 6,000-lbs. Power comes from a Tier 4-interim certified Deutz TCD 6.1-liter L6 turbocharged, liquid-cooled engine. The engine uses cooled exhaust gas recirculation and a diesel particulate filter with automatic, active regeneration, to reduce emissions. The engine is rated at 160-hp.

The LG959 has an operating weight of 38,250-lbs. with a standard bucket capacity of 4-cubic yards and is rated to load and carry 10,000-lbs. of material. Power comes from a Deutz D7E LAE3 turbocharged, liquid-cooled engine meeting Tier 3 emission standards. Engine horsepower is rated at 224.

Both machines include a 12-month, 1,500-hour warranty. For more information visit www.sdlgna.com.

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