Test Drive : Kawasaki 60ZV Wheel Loader
Wednesday, 23 May 2007
The Kawasaki 60ZV Loader has got the guts to do the job and to do it well! Featuring the typical Kawasaki qualities that you have come to know & love, all guts no glory! This latest loader has no bolt on frilly bits, it's built to work and work it will. The target with this machine is to do the job at the highest standard and to be very economical for its owner.
The Kawasaki 60ZV Loader has the new 6BGI diesel engien by Isuzu, providing a very economical unit that is ultra realiable and produces 119Kw at the fly wheel. The 1.8 cubic metre bucket with BOE, is perfectly suited to the loader and it also has a great dump angle and height.
Featuring a new redesigned ROPS cabin with operator comfort a priority and visability from the cab is excellent. Access to all maintenance points in and around the cab is unparalled. Inside, it has all the gear you need - good stereo, heater and excellent air conditioner (27,000 BTU), now thats cold. The seating position is comfortable even for the big fellas like me.
The single lever bucket control lever is very well positioned and very easy on the arm. The twist grip auto change, is at the tip of your fingers on your left hand, exactly where it should be for ease of operation.
Maintenance of the 60ZV loader is terrific. The guys at Kawasaki have put all the filters at head height or below, it is now a pleasure to do your service. The hydraulics incorporate state of the art technology, the spool bank has a spare spool valve ready for a number of attachments. New four wheel sealed wet disk brakes system is designed for long life and high capacity.
The Kawasaki 60ZV Loader - built to work and work it will!
Regards
Geoff Taunton
