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WEST BEND, WISCONSIN - GEHL Company, a leading manufacturer of compact
equipment for agriculture and construction markets, is pleased to announce the all-new model
V270 Skid Loader schedule to debut at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA and the National
Farm & Machinery Show in Louisville, KY in mid-February. With a powerful 84- horsepower
Yanmar turbo-diesel engine and a rated operating capacity of 2,700 lbs, the V270 Skid Loader is
the strongest in its class.
The V270 Skid Loader achieves near-vertical lift with a state-of-the-art lift arm design that
provides extended reach and lift height for easy truck and material loading. With more than 130
inches of lift height, this loader lifts higher than any competitor in its weight class. The lift arm
design provides optimal views to the sides of the loader and a direct line-of-sight to the bucket
cutting edge. Thick steel plating braces the lift arm, providing additional strength and substantial
forward reach.
The new V270 Skid Loader features a powerful Yanmar 84-horsepower turbocharged diesel
engine with 215 lbf-ft. peak torque. Horsepower and torque are enhanced with a highperformance
drive train. Equipped with an electronic engine control and a foot throttle, the V270
can be operated at part throttle for lower sound levels and reduced fuel consumption.
Superior comfort is provided in an all-new, ergonomic cab design for the V270 Skid
Loader. The optional, pressurized sealed cab enclosure provides a cleaner and quieter operating
environment. Fully adjustable controls and an optional air-ride seat deliver outstanding comfort.
Extra-large side screens and an optional wide-view front glass door provide unsurpassed
visibility to the bucket cutting edge and front work area. The new side-folding restraint bar and
armrests feature multiple adjustments to enhance operator comfort and safety.
When maximum power is needed to run demanding attachments, the V270 Skid Loader is
equipped with the tools to get the job done right. A 36.9-gpm high-flow auxiliary hydraulics
option is designed to handle virtually every high-performance attachment. The standardequipment,
infinitely adjustable proportional auxiliary hydraulic control gives the operator the ability to adjust attachment speeds for optimum performance and efficiency.
A standard auxiliaryhydraulic system detent allows the operator to set the system for continuous flow. And unique tothe V270 Skid Loader, the HydraglideT Ride Control System is featured as standard equipment.Serviceability on the new V270 Skid Loader is a snap. The large engine cover is hinged andpositioned by gas-springs to assist lifting and holding it in place, and easily returns to theclosed/operating position. The large rear door opens on hinges on the right side, allowing fullaccess to regular maintenance points. The entire ROPS/FOPS assembly on the V270 SkidLoader tips rearward on a hydraulic lift for easy internal service access.
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