Develon’s DTL is now in its real world testing phase

The Develon DTL

The Develon DTL35, the company’s first compact track loader, is now in its real-world validation phase. Introduced as a prototype at ConExpo 2023, the DTL (Develon Track Loader) is now on several jobsites to test its capabilities in rotary cutter and forestry applications. 

“We have it on a variety of different applications and in different climates right now, all utilizing our Develon brand attachments,” said Jacob Sherman, Product and Dealer Marketing Manager for Develon. “Part of the process is not only validating the machine, but also how the machine interacts with and performs with our attachments. So, that way when we launch, we know the package performs well together and meets expectations of the customer.”

The DTL35 compact track loader is on track to be commercially available sometime this year. 

With an operating weight of 5,642 kg, the DTL features a rated operating capacity of 2,312 kg at 50 per cent. The machine also features a standard auxiliary flow of 84 litres per minute and a high flow of 151.4 litres per minute. 

“This complements our current customers fairly well for more heavier construction type applications,” Sherman said. 

The DTL is powered by a 116-hp 3.4-litre diesel Develon engine, placing it on the large frame size of compact track loaders from a horsepower perspective.

“We’ve utilized this engine on other platforms and we’re very experienced with it and very competent in this power plant,” Sherman said. 

DTL attachments

For its initial launch, Develon has developed 13 attachments for the machine, including a snow blower snow pusher and a broom. A second set of attachments created for the DTL will be available later in 2024. 

“We recognize the importance of attachments, and we will prioritize by demand,” Sherman said. 

The DTL35 will come standard with a torsion suspension system, providing a smooth ride for operators and durability for use on construction job sites. Additional stability when lifting and carrying loads is another benefit of the torsion suspension system for the DTL. 

A standard rearview camera gives operators better visibility to their surroundings. An optional 360-degree around view monitor (AVM) camera system will be available for enhanced visibility of the job site.

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Develon is still in the process of determining which features will be standard and which will be optional. For example, the CTL will be available with bucket shake, which helps remove material from the bucket.

“We borrowed some technology from our dozer. We have what we call blade shake on the dozer, and we have bucket shake on the DTL,” Sherman said.  

Depending on the width of the machine’s tracks, operators can expect as low as 5.4 psi of ground pressure.

“We will have a variety of different track tread patterns available for various applications,” Sherman said. “So, multi bar, staggered bar, etc. Whatever application the customer may have, we should be able to accommodate it from a traction perspective.”