Ultimate backhoe ?

[dummy]

Look at what I was reading about.


FACT SHEET
Multi-Purpose Engineer Vehicle


Specifications
- 215 HP Diesel engine – EPA Certified Cummins
- Power shift / Automatic transmission
- Roll-over protection structure (ROPS) cab
- 4-wheel drive
- Air suspension
- 24 volt power
- High ground clearance – 328 mm
- 100 km/h measured top speed
- Front End Loader with 4 in 1 bucket and hydraulic loader coupling system
- Backhoe system with 762 mm trenching bucket
- Backhoe auxiliary hydraulic power package
- Temperature range –46°C to +49°C
- Ascend 60 per cent slopes
- Air transportable in a CC-130 Hercules aircraft
- Multi-mode transport – rail / sea
Standard Features and Accessories
- Operator and passenger seating
- Split Wheel Rims with Beadlocks
- Military lighting
- Winch
- Able to tow accessory trailer
- Hub reduction axles
- Air conditioned cab
- Vehicle tie-down attachment points
- Recovery / tow hooks
- Vandal protection
- Tool compartment
- Jerry can holders
- Earth auger
- Hydraulic power take off (HPTO)
- Tire Chains
- Personal kit and internal stowage
- Camouflage net storage compartment

Optional Equipment


- Wrist action (Backhoe)
- Run flat inserts
- Crane Jib (Loader)
- 914 mm trenching bucket (Backhoe)
- DND Mine Blast Protection Kit
- Extendible dipperstick
- Forklift attachment (Loader)
- Severe Duty Bucket (Backhoe)
- 610 mm digging bucket (Backhoe )


The complete story is here : canadian

 

[Tigerotor77W]

Yeah, I saw that... but the thing is bloody huge! It wouldn't be able to do a lot of the jobs that backhow loaders are reserved for these days...

 

[hobbyfarm]

Say dummy,
Did you happen to notice the price? I'd rather have a TLB from one of the big guys - say Deere, Cat, Case even Volvo.
Possibly I could have one of each /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif for less $$.
phil

 

[Dargo]

I think it's pretty cool, but I don't think I'd personally need the mine blast protection package. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[slowzuki]

Doesn't it look like the armoured dozers and front end loaders the Israelies have?

Ken

 

[dummy]

<font color="blue">but the thing is bloody huge! </font> Come on, how big can it be? It fits inside a C-130 cargo plane /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[dummy]

Actually, I didn't see a per unit price, just total contract price. But, how many of the other guys make with heat and a/c that can go 60+mph between jobs? Personally, it wouldn't work for me. A tad on the large side for most of what I do. A weekend rental for play time?? Maybe, think United has them in stock yet?

 

[Tigerotor77W]

The C-130 is not small... and look at the length of the machine as well. The hood is very long and it just seems out of proportion. No use for a machine of that nature for most contractors... military might be a different story.

 

[gsxr1100]

Can you plant marigolds with that? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[ScottAR]

Yes... 14ft. below ground if need be... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[dummy]

<font color="blue"> The C-130 is not small... </font> Relativity is a key factor here. Compared to a C-141, yes. Compared to a C-5, almost puny. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Kub0ta]

This is a problem with the military. They keep building everything bigger and heavier and its a problem.

http://www.arvaindustries.com/MPEV/mpev.html

 

[Bully]

They should use that unit to dig ***** out of the hill...

 

[Bob_Young]

What! No 3 pt. hitch? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

How the heck are they going to pull the landscape rake? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Bob

 

[JasonMac]

This is a Prototype Case Military Model. The machine can afford to be huge, considering it will mostly be a desert machine. No obstacles out there. I would love to have this revamped Case Backhoe. Not for house work, but just to have for my collection.

It looks like the hoe is a 590SL, Loader is almost similar to the 780D design but larger scale. Lift Cylinders are very different, kind of like the Fiats.

Cool Machine though.

 

[dsgsr]

That's cool, but I'd rather have one of these.

The Spider


David