Mecalac is now offering a foldable-canopy version of its MCL2, MCL4, MCL6 and MCL8 compact loader line.
The quick-folding canopy allows operators to leverage the loaders’ benefits in areas with limited overhead clearance, making a spot once inaccessible to machines now a reality.
“Space can come at a premium in some work sites, but that doesn’t mean productivity must be sacrificed,” said Peter Bigwood, General Manager for Mecalac North America. “Engineering compact loaders with a folding canopy gives our customers an efficient option to thrive in areas not previously reachable with similar equipment.”
A folding canopy allows users to work in areas inaccessible by traditional, larger loaders. The loaders are equipped with M-Drive and Speed Control, Mecalac’s hydraulic and manoeuvrability options.
With M-Drive, the engine speed can be controlled independently of travel speed, allowing power and hydraulic flow to be adapted to best suit the job at hand. Speed Control allows operators to set the maximum travel speed from 1.5 km per hour to 30.5 km per hour on the MCL6 and MCL8.
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Operators can easily fold down the canopy in seconds by removing a pin on each column and simply pushing the roof back. This reduces the machine’s height by as much as 30 cm to less than 2 metre, allowing them to drive in areas with limited clearance, operate seamlessly indoors and navigate under carports and garage doors with swift, agile performance.
With a balance between compactness and lifting capacity, MCL loaders can accommodate a range of attachments, including buckets, grapple forks, pallet forks and shredders.
An extended boom enhances material handling productivity, making tasks such as stacking bales, managing fodder and cleaning stables simple and efficient.
The MCL series’ optimum height-to-width-to-length ratio ensures agility on any jobsite. Each machine has a 45-degree articulation that keeps the front wheels traveling in the same path as the rear wheels while driving.
A 10-degree oscillation allows for a strong follow-up and maximum traction wherever the machine might travel, including on uneven ground.