America

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is launching its updated L350H wheel loader in NorthAmerica, complete with a host of upgrades that will give customers greater productivity and fuel efficiency with lower service costs in a machine designed for a range of heavy-duty applications.

The C.F. High Lift Kits include the following:

• Two boom brackets custom fit to the machine;

• One extended Z-bar dog bone;

• Two hardened bolts with bushings for boom arms and dog bone; and

• Six hardened ¾-in. bolts for side plates.

Ferguson Equipment and Trailer Sales is currently building C.F. High Lift Kits for the following models: Deere 444 H/J/K/L/P, Brazil G; Deere 524 H/J/K/L/P, Brazil G; Deere 544 H/J/K/L/P, Brazil G; Deere 624 H/J/K/L/P, Brazil G; Deere 644 H/J/K/L/P, Brazil G; Case 621 D/E/F/G; Case 721 D/E/F/G; and New Holland 170-B

The company reported that High Lift Kits for John Deere tool carrier models will be available soon.

For more information, visit https:// www.ferguson-trailersales.com/cf-high-lift-kit/ 

“For decades, the L350 has been our flagship loader,” said Eric Yeomans, product manager, wheel loaders, Volvo CE. “We’ve taken a tried-and-true machine and built upon the features that have made it one our customers rely on day after day. These upgrades make it even more efficient and productive.”

Evolution of Excellence

One of the more notable improvements on the updated L350H wheel loader is a more responsive hydraulics system featuring new lift and tilt cylinders, and an increased hydraulic working pressure for 10 percent faster work cycles and higher productivity.

The upgraded driveline features new Volvo axles and an all-new Volvo transmission, which enables the third-generation OptiShift to be equipped as standard. Already found on Volvo L110H to L260H wheel loaders, this proven technology integrates the Reverse by Braking function and the lockup function in transmission to boost fuel efficiency by up to 15 percent.

Efficiency is further enhanced by an optimized gear shifting ratio and a new converter that delivers outputs of up to 22 percent more tractive force depending on the selected gear and machine speed.

The machine also boasts an even tougher form with a more robust upper center hinge bearing and updated frames to accommodate the new axles and transmission.

The L350H comes equipped for heavy-duty applications as standard, due to the proven Z-bar lifting arm with double sealing on each of the pins, and strong frame structure, which is joined by a reinforced upper center hinge and new Volvo axles. Customers can take advantage of specialized packages that come with specific features for log loading, rock loading, rehandling, block handling or slag handling.

Partner in Productivity

The updates also include extended service intervals that increase uptime and reduce maintenance costs. The engine service interval has doubled to 1,000 hours, and axle oil see VOLVO page 72