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about – a tough dependable quality product, keenly priced and easy to maintain.”
Take a Closer Look So, let’s take a more detailled look at what the Hidromek Supra 102B offers, and it’s a lot. The first thing an operator looks for, apart from a machine that performs and handles well, is his working environment; after all, he is going to spend much of his day in the cab, so he doesn’t want to be stressed out, and he needs to feel in control at all times. And in the Hidromek, he can be.
operator during loading; the fully adjustable steering wheel does not block the display panel in any position, thus, information and warnings on the display screen may always be easily seen and controlled. In the excavation position, again all information and warnings may be viewed on the coloured TFT screen located on the rear panel. A forward-reverse direction control on the front loader control lever allows the operator to make quicker manoeuvres during loading; the operator can apply both loader and forward-reverse commands from a single point without losing steering wheel handling by using the TIPSHIFT button. Meanwhile, a standard MSS (Motion Stabilizer System) works as a shock absorber on the loader lift cylinders. By damping the shock that occurs when a full loader bucket is used on rough terrain, it provides a comfortable ride that is not only smooth but also fast as well.
For example, from his air suspension seat, with automatic weight adjustment and back support, the operator can easily interact with the machine via the ‘Opera’ interface. The operator can view all information and warnings about the machine through the LCD screen asymmetrically located on the front panel while he is working on loader position. With its unique asymmetric design, the LCD screen increases the field of view of the
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As a standard equipment, Flowsharing valves provide excellent hydraulic control independently from the amount of the load and operator’s skills for various field works such as pipe lying and channel trenching. It allows simultaneous boom, arm and bucket motions even in the low rpms and provides the opportunity of working in noise restricted areas such as hospitals, schools and city centres. Getting back to creature comforts, there is plenty of storage room for the operator’s bits and pieces. There are storage pockets with different sizes and forms on the front and side walls of cab, a cool box for
drinks, and washable detachable pockets have been located at various points.
Easy Maintenance One of the most important characteristics of the Hidromek that perhaps makes it more superior than some of its competitors is that hydraulic hoses are neat, well protected and easy to access. The front grill can easily be opened with a key for access to accumulator and radiator group. This feature shortens the daily routine maintenance periods. Indeed, all of maintenance and service points are in easy-to-access locations – and they can be reached from the ground level. Even the fuse panel has been situated in a way that the operator can easily reach it for maintenance and serviceability!
Key Features Perkins Diesel Engine Autoshift transmission, 6 forward. 3 reverse gears Maximum driving speed 40 km/h Air conditioned cab as standard Opera Control System Air Suspension Seat Adjustable Steering Wheel Advanced Heating and Cooling System (A/C) Hydraulic Boom Lock Cab Construction with FOPS and ROPS Certificate
