Load-Sensing hydraulic circuits

Many of the 2005 series of TurboFarmers have the advantages of a ‘Load-sensing’ hydraulic system, which has been commonplace on larger, construction handlers for some time.

The simpler gear pump driven systems are perfectly satisfactory for many farm applications.  However, the use of more and more attachments that require continuous hydraulic flow - eg bale wrappers - has led to a need for greater flow rates.

It would be very wasteful to have a huge engine merely to drive the hydraulics, so ‘Load-sensing’ is the answer. A much larger flow pump can be used (150 l/min in the case of these TurboFarmers), which means that speed of operation is much increased.

However, when a load is applied, a management system reduces the flow rate to match the available power of the engine.

Other advantages include a smoother, lower engine speed operation and a reduction in fuel consumption, even when idling!

Boom sideshift – a Merlo exclusive!
The integral chassis sideshift mechanism gently swings the upper part of the chassis, and with it, the telescopic boom across the longitudinal axis of the machine. The load can be precisely placed without repositioning the machine. Using the sideshift mechanism in no way detracts from the performance or stability of the TURBOFARMER as it is an integral part of the design, not a mere attachment,

Frame levelling
Acting hydraulically upon the front axle, frame levelling allow the chassis to be tilted relative to the front axle, ensuring truly vertical lift on uneven surfaces. There is a maximum adjustment of +/-10%.

Weight	7350 kg
Overall length	4335 mm
Overall width	2230 mm
Overall height	2475 mm
Cab internal width	995
Ground clearance	565
Rated maximum load	3800 kg
Maximum lift height	9700 mm
Maximum forward reach	6200 mm
Lift height with rated capacity	8000 mm
Forward reach with rated capacity	1400 mm
Load capacity at maximum lift height	3000 kg
Load capacity at maximum forward reach	600 kg
Max hydraulic flow rate	150 L/min load sensing
Travel speed (low/high)	11/40 k/hr
Engine	deutz
Power output	140hp(103 kw)
Aspiration	Turbo

Sideshift/levelling front axle - 102HP turbo - front & rear diff lock - Load sensing