Weidemann Wheeled Loader finds friends in Wales
Weidemann loader proves more than capable for Welsh farm duties.
The Weidemann 3070 LPCX80
When Geraint Powell recently decided to try a Weidemann articulated loader as a replacement for a tractor/loader for all routine feeding and cleaning jobs around his mixed livestock farm near Newtown in Powys, his 18 year old son Lloyd was initially very sceptical.
“I had never heard of Weidemann before”, said Lloyd, “And I really wanted Dad to choose a well-known brand. However, he went ahead anyway and arranged a demonstration for a few day and, I have to say, I was genuinely impressed with the Weidemann’s combination of power, manoeuvrability and visibility from the cab.”
In fact, both Geraint and Lloyd didn’t want the demonstrator to leave the farm as it was proving so good at carrying out all the required tasks with ease.
Glanmiheli Farm covers about 550 acres and is home to some 300 beef cattle, 800 sheep plus 16,000 free-range chickens looked after by Geraint’s wife Anabel.
The Weidemann 3070 LPCX80 chosen for this application was supplied by local dealer Teme Valley Tractors and Lloyd Powell says its abilities are a quantum leap from the tractor/loader used previously and, unlike a telehandler, he found it a natural progression in terms of learning to operate it successfully.
“The view of all four corners of the machine from the cab is brilliant”, said Lloyd, “which ensures safe and precise positioning and the pivot steer enables it to gain access to all the necessary areas around the farm buildings.”
Weidemann’s 3070 loader is powered by a Deutz 4-cylinder engine developing 58 kW (80 hp) @ 2300 rpm and has the ability to lift 2.7 tonne to a maximum height of just over 5 m. The machine features a 100 l/hr hydraulic system with proportional control for effective and precise use of the telescopic boom.
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