Terex Construction adds to skid steer loader line

Southaven, Mississippi-based Terex Construction, a business segment of Terex Corp., Westport, Connecticut, has updated its Generation 2 (GEN2) loader line with two new skid steer loader models, the R260S and the V350S.

Terex says the R260S radius lift path skid steer loader has a rated operating capacity of 2,600 pounds and the V350S is a vertical lift path skid steer loader with a rated operating capacity of 3,500 pounds. Both models boast a Tier 4 Final 74-horsepower turbocharged diesel engine with variable flow hydraulics, improving productivity and cycle times, according to the company. Terex says its GEN2 loaders are specifically designed for rental stores and contractors working in site preparation, construction, landscaping, infrastructure development and demolition applications.

The Terex R260S model boasts a 5,200-pound tipping load, a 6,420-pound bucket breakout force, 125 inches of lift height and 25 inches of reach, enabling it to get loading, picking and carrying, grading, back dragging or snow removal jobs done faster and more efficiently, Terex says. The company notes that skid steer loaders, like the R260S, engineered with a radial lift path, meaning the loader arms raise in an arc pattern, excel at digging and grading applications. Another benefit of the radial lift path configuration is visibility around the unit it provides to operators, especially when working around existing infrastructure, such as homes and in back yards, according to Terex.

The Terex V350S unit features a 7,000-pound tipping load, a 5,050-pound bucket breakout force and a 5,540-pound arm lifting force. Vertical lift path units are designed for lift-and-carry applications, such as lifting pallets of heavy material, pipe, rebar, blocks and pavers.

Terex’s new GEN2 loaders offer 10.5 inches of ground clearance and a 24 degree rear angle of departure. The company explains that these features improve the machines’ abilities to traverse soft, uneven terrain, making the workday more productive and less frustrating. The power and breakout forces of the Terex GEN2 R260S and V30S skid steer loaders contribute to improved lift capability and pushing force, as well as these units’ ability to handle heavier loads with faster cycle times than competitive brands, Terex says. The company says all of these features combined enable operators to get more work done in a day. As for increased versatility, the loader arms on the Terex GEN2 skid steer loaders are designed to accommodate over-the-tire steel tracks, including Loegering F- and Z-Series options. Loegering Versatile Track System® (VTS), a complete rubber track undercarriage that bolts directly to a skid steer's standard hubs, also is an available option for Terex GEN2 skid steer loaders.

Terex says its GEN2 skid steer loaders, including the R260S and V350S models, are engineered to increase the machine’s durability and reliability in the field, which reduces the cost of ownership during the life of the loader. Mechanical-faced axle seals are standard in all Terex GEN2 skid steer loaders, preventing the migration of material such as dust, sand and debris and helping to combat unnecessary downtime and maintenance costs.

For more information about Terex GEN2 loaders, visit www.terex.com/construction.