Develon tool carrier wheel loaders updated

Develon, formerly known as Doosan Infracore, has introduced its next-generation tool carrier wheel loader models—the DL200TC-7 and DL250TC-7—in the United States and Canada. These new models conclude the -7 Series wheel loader introductions for the company, which has North American offices in Suwanee, Georgia.

Like their -5 Series predecessors, the DL200TC-7 and DL250TC-7 tool carrier models have a parallel-lift linkage system that gives operators precise control over a variety of attachments in applications other than loading, such as lift-and-place tasks. The tool carrier’s lift arm design keeps the attachment level, enabling fast lifting and placing of materials.

“We’ve incorporated performance and design elements, like enhanced visibility, into our -7 Series tool carriers to help operators on job sites,” Develon Wheel Loader Product Manager Bill Zak says. “Our tool carrier models can improve an operator’s ability to load, unload and move materials, reducing the need for additional equipment and enhancing productivity.”

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Versatility on the job site is important to wheel loader operators, especially when they want to change attachments quickly, says the company. The DL200TC-7 and DL250TC-7 may be equipped with an optional hydraulic quick coupler to easily change non-hydraulic attachments, including different types of buckets and pallet forks.

Increased visibility and comfort

With increased visibility down the center of the parallel-lift arms, operators can clearly see the ground, truck or work area in front of the machine. A standard rearview camera provides an additional view of the machine’s surroundings and appears on the 8-inch Smart Touch display inside the cab.

With the transparent bucket option, operators can get a supplemental view “through the bucket” from an in-cab display. The wheel loader cab offers relocated controls, and the Smart Touch screen displays all the information operators need to make the most of the machine.

The heating and air conditioning system has been redesigned from previous wheel loader generations to help operators stay comfortable year-round.

More power and precision
The hydrostatic transmission in the DL200TC-7 tool carrier delivers more power, better fuel efficiency and improved precision. Key features of the hydrostatic drive include:

• Dynamic braking. When operators remove their foot from the travel control pedal, the system automatically reduces the flow of oil, causing the machine to slow. This means less wear on the brakes and reduced energy consumption.
• Speed management. Operators can adjust their maximum travel speed independently from engine speed.

Operators also can use the convenient creep function to easily fine-tune their loader’s position without pressing the accelerator pedal. For more control when doing precision work, the variable speed control offers seven preset speeds within first gear. The traction control management system enables operators to adjust traction force to match job site conditions for efficiency in digging, stockpiling and loading applications.

Load-sensing hydraulics improve fuel efficiency by adjusting hydraulic flow to optimal levels based on working conditions. The DL200TC-7 and DL250TC-7 offer large, strong axles that help lift larger loads, and an optional additional counterweight is available for added lifting performance.

A high-lift configuration is available for the two tool carriers that is useful to processing plants, scrap and recycling facilities and agricultural operations. Develon says the additional 18 inches of dump height is particularly helpful for tool carrier operators who regularly load trucks and need additional lift height to efficiently dump material into the truck.  

Operators improve their productivity with standard technology features on the -7 Series tool carriers, like the telematics system. It makes it easy for owners to monitor their fleet and manage maintenance to reduce operating costs. Using a smartphone, tablet or computer, owners can check machine location, operating hours, fuel usage, engine idle versus work time, error codes, engine and hydraulic oil temperature and various other data points.

The new models also feature wider radiator fin spacing and a standard reversible fan that clears dust, dirt and other large debris to help prevent clogging, says the company.