Lighten The Load
September 15, 2008 
These five loaders combine power and speed with a number of design features.
250, THOMAS EQUIPMENT
With a bucket lift capacity of 2,500 pounds, the Model 250 combines strength and agility for lifting and loading. It offers an 87.5 hp Kubota turbo-charged diesel engine, oversized hydraulic cylinders, and high bucket and breakout forces. A wide wheelbase (48.75 inches) provides smooth, stable, flat-footed performance – at a travel speed of 7.5 mph.
WRANGLER 4550, WILLMAR/AGCO CORP.
Powered by an 83 hp, 178-cubic inch Deutz diesel engine with direct fuel injection, this loader offers single-speed, hydrostatic full-time 4-wheel drive plus a heavy-duty piston pump with a 15.25-gallon hydraulic reservoir. Bucket load operating capacity is 2,450 pounds; pallet fork capacity is 1,575 pounds. The convenient joystick control directs lift and tilt operations, while an optional all-weather cab features a heater/defroster and front wiper. The universal tool carrier accommodates most existing skid steer attachments from forklifts and buckets.
325, JOHN DEERE
The 300 Series skid steers run on 4- and 5-cylinder Tier II-compliant Deere diesels. They have a 60/40 weight distribution, low center of gravity, high ground clearance, a long wheelbase, and operating capacities ranging from 1,750 pounds in the 317 to 3,175 pounds in the 332. Operators can enjoy a redesigned instrument panel and an option of the enhanced air conditioning system. Seventeen attachments are available.
L175, NEW HOLLAND
One of the seven-member series of Super Boom loaders, the L175, provides great dump height and reach. Its unique boom geometry, combined with a longer wheelbase and lower center of gravity, gives it more lift capacity per pound of total machine weight. Highly durable, the L175 operator platform offers superior all-around visibility with responsive control. More than 60 attachments are available.
445, CASE CONSTRUCTION
Featuring an operating load rating of 2,500 pounds and powered by an 80.5 hp Case Family III 445/M2 Tier II certified engine, the 445 skid steer loader combines power and performance in a vertical lift package. A self-leveling loader makes the machines easier to control and position attachments such as forklifts. Optional Ride Control, an industry exclusive on Case Skid Steers, allows operators to travel faster, helps material retention, and cushions the machine against rough rides on unfinished areas. The 445 is one of eight models of skid steers in the new 400 Series.
5640E, GEHL CO.
The Model 5640E offers increased operating loads, a high-horsepower (82 hp) Deutz engine, and a rated operating load of 2,050 pounds. Its hydraulic power system produces high breakout forces. This loader features a large, ergonomic cab and newly designed engine components to reduce sound levels, inside and out. The All-Tach attachment mounting system is compatible with most attachments.
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