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John Deere Introduces Anti-Vibration For 333G; Improves JDLink Connectivity Service
At the end of July, John Deere announced expanded compact equipment offerings with the introduction of the anti-vibration undercarriage system for its 333G Compact Track Loader. Designed to reduce machine vibration and increase operator comfort, the anti-vibration undercarriage system was created to combat operator fatigue and enhance user experience. The new undercarriage option offers a solution to enhance machine operation, helping operators to remain focused on the job at hand. Key features of the anti-vibration undercarriage system include: an isolated undercarriage, bogie rollers, updated grease points, hydrostatic hose protection shield, and rubber isolators. By utilizing an anti-vibration suspension at the front and rear of the track frame and absorbing shock through the rubber isolators, the machine provides a smoother ride. These features also enable the machine to travel at higher speeds while retaining material on the job, and permit the machine to flex up and down, creating a more comfortable operator experience. Designed with productivity in mind, the new bogie roller system allows for oscillating movement of the rollers, promoting smoother transitions when cresting a hill, improved stability on uneven grounds, and enabling larger debris to pass between the roller and track system. This updated design also features a new oscillating bogie arm, further enhancing efficiency. This design includes only four new grease points which are easy to access meaning operators can spend more time being productive. Improving operator experience was a key priority during development of the anti-vibration undercarriage system. With that in mind, additional enhancements were made and ...
John Deere Introduces Anti-Vibration For 333G; Improves JDLink Connectivity Service
At the end of July, John Deere announced expanded compact equipment offerings with the introduction of the anti-vibration undercarriage system for its 333G Compact Track Loader. Designed to reduce machine vibration and increase operator comfort, the anti-vibration undercarriage system was created to combat operator fatigue and enhance user experience. The new undercarriage option offers a solution to enhance machine operation, helping operators to remain focused on the job at hand. Key features of the anti-vibration undercarriage system include: an isolated undercarriage, bogie rollers, updated grease points, hydrostatic hose protection shield, and rubber isolators. By utilizing an anti-vibration suspension at the front and rear of the track frame and absorbing shock through the rubber isolators, the machine provides a smoother ride. These features also enable the machine to travel at higher speeds while retaining material on the job, and permit the machine to flex up and down, creating a more comfortable operator experience. Designed with productivity in mind, the new bogie roller system allows for oscillating movement of the rollers, promoting smoother transitions when cresting a hill, improved stability on uneven grounds, and enabling larger debris to pass between the roller and track system. This updated design also features a new oscillating bogie arm, further enhancing efficiency. This design includes only four new grease points which are easy to access meaning operators can spend more time being productive. Improving operator experience was a key priority during development of the anti-vibration undercarriage system. With that in mind, additional enhancements were made and ...
U.S. Army Veteran Given New Bobcat Compact Track Loader
Doosan Bobcat North America and the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) have presented U.S. Army veteran Andrew Long with a new Bobcat® R-Series T76 compact track loader and 80-inch bucket attachment, together valued at nearly $90,000. The two organizations teamed up at Piedmont Bobcat, the local Bobcat dealer near where Long lives in North Carolina, to personally deliver the machine to the veteran. He also received a framed photograph featuring his new machine and all 45 of the Doosan Bobcat employees who had a hand in assembling it, along with their signatures. Long was randomly chosen as the winner from a pool of candidates and says the T76 will speed up the process of refurbishing the decades-old former tobacco farm he and his fiancée recently purchased in Elon, NC. As a veteran, Long says he is excited to give back to the military community as well. “The Bobcat T76 compact track loader is a beautiful machine,” said Long. “I have so many projects I want to get started on right away. I hope to support local veterans, either by hiring and teaching them or working with veteran-owned businesses. I want my farm to be a relaxing place for veterans to be understood and respected. Now that I have this machine, my vision for this property will come together much faster and transform my property into a sanctuary for my fellow warriors.” A Deserving Veteran Long, a native of Branchburg, NJ, served in the U.S. Army from 2010 to 2014, including ...
Keeping Your Compact Track Loader Up And Running
Content Sponsored By Cat: As a landscaper, your projects are becoming larger and more complex, regulatory restrictions are increasing, and yet your schedules are only being shortened. For these reasons, compact track loaders have proven to be invaluable on job sites because of their diverse capabilities. When a machine isn’t running, it becomes a hindrance to your operation. We caught up with our compact track loader product team to outline several tips to decrease downtime, as well as considerations to make when spec’ing your next compact track loader. Pre-Purchase Serviceability And Maintenance Considerations Monitoring your machine’s condition regularly can help detect potential issues that could turn into bigger problems. It is important to consider features that will make machine maintenance easier for you. Some of these include: Machine diagnostics and monitoring capabilities – Advanced compact track loaders have color LCD display systems with video capability, allowing the operator to quickly monitor machine systems and read machine diagnostics. Optimized positioning of daily maintenance check components – Components such as the engine air filter, battery, engine oil dipstick, engine oil filter, electric priming fuel filter and water separator, hydraulic oil level sight gauge and hydraulic oil filter should be easily accessed, without using tools. Organized component layout underneath the cab – A complicated layout will take longer to inspect or troubleshoot the machine. A machine with a well-organized component layout will be easy to clean out, inspect and identify any issues. Optimize Maintenance Intervals Today’s machine designs include technology that helps extend ...
