The new John Deere G-Series mid-frame skid steers and compact track loader (CTL) will be showcased at the 2018 World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Both machines are enhanced for construction, agricultural, rental, landscape and governmental customers.
The new mid-frame models have a 69–74 (52–55 kW) horsepower range to deliver increased performance and higher pushing power. All three models are capable of loading a 10-foot (3 m) sidewall dump truck or hopper. To help operators reach new heights in a medium-sized package, the 324G skid steer and 325G CTL feature a height-to-hinge pin of 10 feet, 6 inches (3.20 m). Meanwhile, optional ride control and bucket self-level combination reduce material spillage and make for a smoother ride over rough and uneven terrain.
The new models have the same pressurized cabs of their large-frame counterparts, designed to keep out excess dust and noise, but are built with a smaller width and weight for contained job site areas. Cab enhancements include heated seats, Bluetooth radio, a rearview camera and an industry-leading deluxe LED lighting package that provides increased durability and 50 percent more visibility over standard equipped halogen lights.
For simpler serviceability, a footwell clean-out makes debris management easier than ever, minimizing costly downtime. Cab-side windows remove easily for cleaning. An in-cab boom lock-out system makes maintenance safer and more secure when the boom is raised.
These new mid-frames also offer some of the most popular features as their smaller and larger G-series counterparts, including Yanmar FT4 engine systems. Flexible control choices allow contractors to choose between standard manual foot and hand controls.
Additionally, 4G JDLink Ultimate machine monitoring provides real-time data and health prognostics to suggest maintenance solutions that could decrease costly downtime and protect against machine theft. Remote diagnostics enable a dealer to read codes, record performance data and even update software without a trip to the job site.
For additional information and model-specific specifications on the new mid-frame G-Series machines, visit the John Deere booth at World of Concrete 2018 going on now in Las Vegas.