BALGOWNIE has supplied S & S Plant with the very first Mecalac TLB890 backhoe loader featuring next-generation Active Drive technology.
The unit is described as combining the power of a wheel loader with the versatility of a compact excavator, and is suited to tasks including civil engineering, highway maintenance, utilities and agriculture.
As an addition to Servo Power Synchro transmission, new Stage V-compliant TLB890 models feature Active Drive as an option. This, Mecalac said, bypasses the torque converter to ‘optimise responsiveness and efficiency in dynamic working conditions’.
To coincide with Stage V emissions legislation, the TLB890 now features Perkins’ Syncro engine platform.
Garry Smith, director at S & S Plant said, “As a highly-experienced backhoe operator, I’ve owned numerous models from multiple manufacturers. The Mecalac TLB890 with Active Drive, however, has been the best to date by far.
“My clients want the job done quickly and to an excellent standard. Mecalac backhoes are renowned for their class-leading performance, so I knew investing in the latest model would deliver immediate benefits. The dipper is smooth, responsive and you can control it with your fingertips – it’s really enjoyable to operate. What’s more, as the distance between my job sites is often quite far, I wanted a fast model that didn’t compromise on low-end torque. Mecalac’s Active Drive technology, which bypasses the torque converter in third and fourth gear, is the perfect solution. I can now tackle hills with ease – my TLB890 takes them in its stride.”
Balgownie is Mecalac’s approved dealer for the northern Scottish mainland and Outer Hebrides.
