Meet the Lovol Alfa WL918K: a compact wheel loader known for its efficiency and versatility in various construction and agricultural tasks, and making inroads in the European and Australian markets.
Lovol’s new Alfa series of hydrostatic transmission (HST) machines, with its advanced features and high quality and reliability, continue to gain traction in Australian construction and earthmoving industries.
The latest addition to the Lovol arsenal — brought in by Equipment Specialists Australia (ESA) — is the WL918K, a 6-tonne operating weight, 2-tonne rated wheel loader.
According to ESA Operations Manager Lawrence Perkins, while the model is the smallest wheel loader in Lovol’s range, it packs a punch well above its size, able to navigate smaller job spaces with ease, yet maximising production with HST drive for fast and smooth operation.
“With an ISO quick hitch for attachment options, this machine can handle all the garden centres and smaller sites with ease,” he said.
“Ideal for moving materials across longer distances, the WL918K features a full Linde HST drive system, and full hydraulic wet brake axles, pumps and valves from Linde.”
The high quality and renowned main componentry of the Kubota V3307 engine means reduced long-term maintenance costs, giving buyers piece of mind along with known trusted local support and parts. Untainted by the addition of Adblue, the workhorse generates an impressive 55.4 kW (75hp).
A double steering cylinder ensures synchronised left-to-right, right-to-left turning of the hardy L5 radial tyres, while articulated steering means less instances of skidding motion, which causes abrasion and diminishing tread life.
“This is just one of the ways that a compact wheel loader like the WL918K series is superior to a skid steer,” Lawrence said.
With the HST, things in the cab are a lot more operator-friendly, allowing for a smoother ride, which benefits operators for longer hours of operation.
Indeed, operator comfort is at the forefront of the new Lovol Alfa series models. A better cab experience means better operator productivity for longer, and in-turn, more efficient productivity as compared to older machines.
Lovol Australia and ESA double down on this focus with an air conditioner and heater, a fully sealed rollover protection and falling object protection certified cab, air-suspension seat, adjustable steering column, and a 360-degree camera for unrestrained operation visibility.
All in all, the WL918K offers better manoeuvrability, better turning, unmatched operator comfort, and reversible hydraulic cooling.
“Economically friendly with reduced fuel usage and less emissions due to HST technology, the machine is energy efficient, saving up to 25 per cent on fuel and tyre life, and over 80 per cent brake life savings with the hydrostatic driveline and wet brake axles,” Lawrence said.
“The standard features of the WL918K are also commonly optional add-ons for competitor loaders in the high class range.”
Lawrence said Lovol was now entering the highly competitive European market, taking on the bigger established brands in the region.
“The Lovol machines have the same specifications as the big names, but are almost half the price,” he said.
The ESA fleet
ESA has spent the past few years as the authorised distributor for Lovol excavators and wheel loaders in Australia, but offers many more brands and makes.
The range includes heavy machinery to suit smaller operations right through to large quarries and smaller mining, with the wheel loader range spanning 6t to 35t.
And all sizes of excavators are available, whether it be for personal landscaping use with the 1.8t mini digger, right through to mining operations with 200t machines at the ready.
The best part is that, apart from outstanding service and reliability, the equipment all comes at affordable prices, much less than competing brands.
“Dare to compare,” Lawrence said.
For more information about the ESA range, get in touch with Equipment Specialists today at 1300 EquipU (378 478) or www. equipmentspecialists.com.au
