New Tigercat 234 loader exceeds expectations
New model is upgraded to Tier III and achieving high production levels
and excellent fuel efficiency numbers
PARIS ON, MAY 8, 2007 – Released in 2006, the new Tigercat 234
has been Tier III upgraded and is now powered by the Cummins QSB6.7 providing an
output of 173 hp at a quiet 1,800 rpm. The 234 was designed to be a fuel
efficient loader capable of achieving high production in heavy duty cycle
applications. The machine is exceeding expectations throughout the southeastern
United States.
With fast boom cycles and powerful swing torque, the Tigercat 234 loader
achieves high production in challenging delimbing and loading applications. The
load sensing, flow-on-demand hydraulic system ensures simultaneous control of
all machine functions, excellent fuel economy and reduced heat generation.
The machine is equipped with an oversize swing drive gearbox and a large
bearing common to all Tigercat swing machines. A dedicated pressure compensated
piston pump ensures swing priority. The operator always has full swing torque
and speed. The closed loop swing system further contributes to improved fuel
efficiency because the machine recovers energy every time the swing coasts to a
stop.
Another fuel saving feature is the automatic idle down. The machines idles
down during these periods of inactivity. As soon as the operator actuates a
function, the engine speed moves back to working speed.
The Tigercat loader designers have taken special care to ensure that
components are located for optimal service access. The engine is mounted high in
the frame for better access through large front and rear doors to both sides of
the engine. Like all Tigercat loaders, the 234 valves are easily accessible
underneath the walk-up platform beside the cab.
The 234 is equipped with a 32 foot boom set achieving 32,500 pound lift
capacity at 11 feet. The boom members are resistant to the side load stresses
caused by pull-through delimbing. Robust cylinders and large diameter pins with
a large wear surface area are used at all boom pivots.
Loader product manager, Peter Maljaars comments, "The 234 frames and
booms have been weight reduced as much as possible without giving up structural
integrity. The 234 is still a little heavier at 32,750 pounds than other
competitors but this is why Tigercat machines have such a long, productive
life."
About Tigercat
Tigercat Industries designs and manufactures premium quality forestry and
off-road equipment with manufacturing facilities in Canada and Sweden and
worldwide distribution. The diverse forestry line includes complete full-tree
and cut-to-length harvesting systems.
Tigercat and the Tigercat logo are registered
trademarks of Tigercat Industries Inc. Other brands and product names are
trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2001-2007 Tigercat Industries
Inc.
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Contacts:
Paul Iarocci, Tigercat
Industries Inc.
519-442-1529 Ext. 314
email: piarocci@tigercat.com
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