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52 RIPON FARM SERVICES
FEB/MAR 2020 • farmers-mart.co.uk
THE TELESCOPIC WHEEL LOADER KL55.8T
Simply More Performance
AS a special highlight, at the
Ripon Farm Services January
Show Kramer presented the
new all-wheel-steer telescopic
wheel loader, the KL55.8T, for the
first time in the UK. The KL55.8T
telescopic loader unit with
Z-kinematics expands the wheel
loader offering in the 9 - 12 tonnes
performance range to include
the advantages of a telehandler
with further increased load-over
height, stacking height, dumping
height and reach.
The Kramer brand stands for all
wheel steer loaders, telescopic
wheel loaders and telehandlers
with extreme manoeuvrability,
all-terrain mobility and high
efficiency. Thanks to the time-
tested and proven rigid vehicle
chassis, the Kramer KL55.8T
also impresses with maximum
stability, manoeuvrability and
a constant payload. As with all
models of the 8-series, all-wheel,
crab and front wheel steering
are available as standard. With a
bucket tipping load of 5,500 kg
and a stacking payload of 3,900
kg, the telescopic wheel loader
is highly capable, despite its low
overall weight. The innovative
cabin design, the technical
highlights and the high quality
workmanship make the loader a
one of a kind.
The telescopic wheel loader is
driven by a 100 kW Deutz TCD 3.6
engine with exhaust emission
level V. The even more powerful
Deutz TCD 4.1 with 115 kW is avail-
able as an option. The exhaust
after-treatment is carried out by
DOC, DPF and SCR.
Telescoping loader unit
with Z-kinematics
The KL55.8T is equipped
with a telescopic loader unit
(Z-kinematics), which gives the
wheel loader the advantages
of a telehandler. The telescopic
loader unit allows for greater
range and dumping height. Thanks
to the high stacking, dumping
and load-over height of over
5 metres, it is possible to load
and unload high-sided trailers.
As would be expected from
Kramer a heavy duty hydraulic
quickhitch is utilised here for the
harshest applications with a 61.5
mm diameter locating pin as well
as a 50 mm diameter lock pin.
The telescopic wheel loader has
the support as per ISO 23727 as
a standard, which is used most
frequently worldwide in this per-
formance category. The variety of
attachments makes the telescopic
wheel loader perfect for flexible
application in agriculture. Whether
for feeding, straw stacking or
mucking out – this machine offers
ultimate versatility.
Simple operation –
Innovative cabin design
The new cabin and operating
concept is functional, intuitive
and convenient to operate. The
rounded and rear-offset front
window, the openly designed
glass roof and the flat-shaped
dashboard ensure an excellent
360° all-round visibility. The well
thought-out cabin concept with
excellent all-round visibility and
ergonomically arranged oper-
ator’s controls forms the basis
for fatigue-free and efficient
working.
‘ functional,
intuitive and
convenient
to operate
’
The 7” LCD display with
built-in reversing camera is a
central source of information
for the operator and provides
information about all important
machine data. The associated
jog dial control element (turn-
push instrument) allows for an
intuitive operation and setting
of all machine parameters. The
fully air-conditioned cabin can
easily be reached from both
sides via large entry areas via
three steps. Four grab handles
(one on the left of the A-column,
two at the step ascent and one
on the door) allow for a safe
entry and exit on both sides.
An interior lighting with a door
contact switch is also available.
Intelligent drive
As with its wheel loader
counterpart, the hydrostatic,
wide-angle drive system eco-
speedPRO with 370cm 3 capacity
for increased tractive force and
driving dynamics is also used in
this machine. The continuously
variable hydrostatic high speed
transmission with 45° turning
angle of the hydraulic motor
has been further developed
by Kramer. In addition to the
positive properties hydrostatic
drives are known for – such
as simple reversing, precision
control, inching and servo – the
wide conversion range of the
45° technology also allows
continuity throughout the entire
speed range from 0 to 40 km/h
without shifting and thus without
loss of power and tractive force.
In typical agricultural working
situations, such as handling work
in the Y-cycle, there is a high
demand for constant power
and tractive force at low speeds.
With the complete omission of
shifting gears the ecospeedPRO
transmission exactly meets these
requirements. As a result this
system delivers very high driving
comfort, as neither tractive effort
interruptions nor shift jerking
occur. For the operator this offers
a comfortable, steady quality of
driving with a low noise level.
The ecospeedPRO travel drive
is equipped with intelligent Smart
Driving engine rpm reduction as
standard. At constant speed, this
adapts the engine speed to the
driving requirements. When the
maximum speed is reached, this
results in reduced noise, lower
fuel consumption and reduced
load on the individual elements
and the environment. With
ecospeedPRO, the engine speed
can be reduced to 1,550 rpm at
maximum travel speed.
Powerful hydraulics
With 150 l/min or 180 l/min
(option), load-sensing hydrau-
lics, fast and powerful work
cycles are a matter of course.
The telescopic wheel loader is
also equipped with the “Smart
Handling” overload system. This
system prevents the vehicle
from tipping over in the longi-
tudinal direction. The machine
is therefore always in a secure
position, increasing the safety
for the operator and employees
in the vicinity. With two different
function modes, including with
bucket mode, which permits
an automatic, load-dependent
lowering of the loader unit,
productivity is increased and
handling work is also done in the
shortest possible time.
Extensive standard
equipment
The standard equipment is
already extensive and includes,
the 7’’ LCD display, automatic
climate control and automatic
bucket reverse, reversing fan,
four work lights and a Bluetooth
radio with USB 2.0. The model
furthermore complies with the
new EC tractor directive.
The package of efficient
load sensing work hydraulics,
innovative ecospeedPRO drive
and the time-tested and proven
Deutz engine makes this new
Kramer telescopic wheel loader
KL55.8T a good choice for the
sophisticated agriculturist. As
usual with Kramer, the vehicle
can be customised with numer-
ous performance options to fit
individual requirements.
If you would like to know more
about any model in the Kramer
range or to book your demo then
please speak to your Ripon Farm
Services Area Sales Manager.