The completely new 800 series is the largest and most powerful loader series from the Finnish manufacturer, Avant Tecno. It pushes the limits of compact loader’s performance with a 1 900 kg lift capacity and 3,5 m lift height.
Still, its dimensions – width of 1,5 m, length of 3,4 m, height of 2,2 m and weight starting from 2 500 kg – and articulated design makes the 800 series a versatile and powerful compact loader. The 800 series will be a strong competitor to traditional skid-steers and compact telescopic handlers.
There will be two models available: the Avant 860i with Kohler KDI 1903 TCR 42 kW/57 hp common rail turbocharged diesel engine, EU Stage V and US Tier 4 final compliant, and the Avant 850 with Kubota V2403 36 kW/49 hp diesel engine, destined for markets outside the scope of EU Stage V and US Tier 4 final emission standards.
Hydrostatic transmission with a hydraulic drive motor on each wheel together with two drive speed areas is a familiar feature of Avant compact loaders. This makes for low ground impact and eliminates damage to sensitive surfaces. Combined with the “smooth drive” option, the AVANT concept is said to be difficult to beat. The AVANT loader is ideal for a wider customer base, including the turf and landscape industry where light machines are needed.
Fuel consumption is nowadays a big factor and with very low engine rpm, the AVANT loaders use up to four times less fuel then similar sized skid-steers. Maintenance on the AVANT loaders is said to be significantly lower than on skid-steers. Minimal tyre wear is another big benefit because of articulated design.
Maximum drive speed of the 800 series is 30 km/h and auxiliary hydraulics oil flow for attachments is as high as 80 l/min. This makes for speedy job completions which saves money.
The telescopic loader boom is a standard feature on 800 series. The boom extends and retracts hydraulically 825 mm and gives a maximum lift height of 3,5 m to the hinge pin. This enables loading on trucks with high sides, on mixer feeder wagons, among others – and unloading from high level. The hydraulic self- levelling system keeps the load automatically level when lifting and lowering the boom.
The 800 series is equipped with Avant quick attach system for attachments. The hydraulic hoses of the attachments are coupled with the multi connector, which allows easy connecting with a single hand movement – in all conditions. No hydraulic build up and attachments may be changed while engine is running.
Avant 800 series has a certified ROPS/FOPS open cab as standard, and an enclosed heated cab is available as an option. This DLX cab mounts on the chassis of the loader with anti-vibration mounts, which guarantees excellent noise and vibration isolation. Efficient heating and ventilation and large windows further improve user friendliness. The DLX cab can be equipped with air conditioning as well.
The comprehensive Avant attachment range – over 200 attachments – is available for 800 series. This makes the 800 series a versatile machine for many different customer groups: landscaping, construction, property maintenance, agriculture, various material handling jobs, among others.
Avant 800 series is available through AVANT Distributors South Africa, with branches in Western Cape & Gauteng. Service dealers are available across the country.
