The Terex TLB840 backhoe loader at work in Lubrza municipality, southern Poland
The small municipality of Lubrza in southern Poland is said to have a new hero – the 1222 Terex TLB840 backhoe loader. The machine is helping local officials from the municipal housing and engineering office tackle every job from damage repairs, water pipe fittings and pavement construction to snow clearing. It is manoeuvrable, easy to operate and the cab is said to offer excellent visibility.
The TLB840 is also being used in the construction of a gravel road and storm drains, and to improve ditches. It is the only machine of its kind in the Lubrza municipality, which means its durability and productivity are going to be thoroughly tested.
“We were looking for a machine to help us carry out our municipal projects, such as the construction of roads, and replacement of the drainage and water supply systems. It was also very important for us to secure the longest warranty possible,” said Kamil Postawa of the Lubrza municipal housing and engineering office.
Dependable hydraulics were another key requirement of the purchase. “The advantages of the hydraulic system were among the factors which helped us decide on this machine over others on offer. It is important that the hydraulics are easily accessible and there are no leakages,” said Postawa.
According to Krzysztof Janik, operator of the backhoe loader, the machine’s versatility is its greatest asset as it is capable of performing complicated jobs in relatively confined spaces, such as installing gas-pipe connections in the gardens of houses. He also praised the machine’s manoeuvrability – specifically its small turning circle (with a turning radius of 10.6m over the bucket and 7.9m over the tyres).
Bartosz Szczesniak, of Terex distributor Asbud, said ease of service is an important benefit of the TLB840, “Without doubt, the extended service intervals of 500 hours of operation versus many competitors’ 250 hours are an additional advantage of the TLB840 model. To help with servicing, Terex has also included Kevlar friction discs on the outboard planetary drive axles to make them easily accessible once the wheels are off.”
Szczesniak said another important feature to help with ease of service is the externally adjustable stabilizer and dipperstick wear pads, easily adjustable by the driver, saving the callout of specialist service engineers.
The TLB840 is powered by a turbocharged diesel engine, has dual brake pedals, optional 2- or 4-wheel drive, power steering, a bucket with centrally located lift capacity and a hydraulic system equipped with tandem gear pumps with an unloader valve.
The TLB840 is also being used in the construction of a gravel road and storm drains, and to improve ditches. It is the only machine of its kind in the Lubrza municipality, which means its durability and productivity are going to be thoroughly tested.
“We were looking for a machine to help us carry out our municipal projects, such as the construction of roads, and replacement of the drainage and water supply systems. It was also very important for us to secure the longest warranty possible,” said Kamil Postawa of the Lubrza municipal housing and engineering office.
Dependable hydraulics were another key requirement of the purchase. “The advantages of the hydraulic system were among the factors which helped us decide on this machine over others on offer. It is important that the hydraulics are easily accessible and there are no leakages,” said Postawa.
According to Krzysztof Janik, operator of the backhoe loader, the machine’s versatility is its greatest asset as it is capable of performing complicated jobs in relatively confined spaces, such as installing gas-pipe connections in the gardens of houses. He also praised the machine’s manoeuvrability – specifically its small turning circle (with a turning radius of 10.6m over the bucket and 7.9m over the tyres).
Bartosz Szczesniak, of Terex distributor Asbud, said ease of service is an important benefit of the TLB840, “Without doubt, the extended service intervals of 500 hours of operation versus many competitors’ 250 hours are an additional advantage of the TLB840 model. To help with servicing, Terex has also included Kevlar friction discs on the outboard planetary drive axles to make them easily accessible once the wheels are off.”
Szczesniak said another important feature to help with ease of service is the externally adjustable stabilizer and dipperstick wear pads, easily adjustable by the driver, saving the callout of specialist service engineers.
The TLB840 is powered by a turbocharged diesel engine, has dual brake pedals, optional 2- or 4-wheel drive, power steering, a bucket with centrally located lift capacity and a hydraulic system equipped with tandem gear pumps with an unloader valve.
