by Kyle Molyneux | Thu 01 Oct 2020
Yanmar’s new tracked carrier
Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA has unveiled a new addition to its tracked carrier range. The C50R-5A features the manufacturer’s Stage 5 emissions-compliant 4TNV94FHT direct-injection engine, delivering 111hp and 410Nm of torque at 1,700rpm. The carrier can achieve travel speeds of up to 9.5km/h, while its 121-litre fuel tank ensures fewer refuelling stops.
The engine also has Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) to reduce NOX, alongside a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. The Diesel Oxidation Catalyst within the DPF is maintenance-free, which helps the C50R-5A to achieve 500-hour service intervals.
The sturdy-looking carrier is available in two configurations: a standard three-sided model (C50R-5A) and a turning vessel (C50R-5ATV). The standard model can open each side separately (left, right, rear), boasts 658mm ground clearance and dumps at a 65-degree angle. On the C50R-5ATV, the entire vessel is mounted on a turning frame that can pivot 90 degrees to the left or right. This allows the carrier to precisely dump material while moving alongside a trench.
The C50R-5A can transport up to 3,800kg (standard) and 3,500kg (turning vessel). These stats are combined with the carrier's total width of 2.2m, length of 4.54m and ability to turn 360 degrees on the spot in seven seconds. Making the latter possible is Yanmar’s all-new HST transmission. Automatic hydraulic pressure adjustments allow the C50R-5A to turn smoothly without stalling the engine, making it easier and faster to operate.
The C50R-5A’s undercarriage uses a hydraulic tensioning system that reduces downtime by eliminating the need to perform track tensioning, helping to reduce the total cost of ownership, says Yanmar. Each roller is mounted on free moving bogeys to allow for better shock absorption, extending undercarriage service life and delivering a more comfortable ride. Its 450mm wide tracks also help to evenly distribute the carrier’s weight – even fully loaded, the C50R-5A has a ground pressure as low as 32.4kPA.
The C50R-5A also boasts a reversible suspension seat console, while the cabin structure meets ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) certification and FOPS (Falling Object Protection Structure) Level 1, and the load-facing side is further protected by a steel grid.
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