Kawasaki 115ZV

[Countryboy]

CB.....Kawasaki actually makes their own loaders. They have Cummins and Izuzu engines, Kawi trannys and Kawi axles. They are assembled in Newnan GA.

Never knew that. I'll have to make a trip up there and check it out.:yup

 

[Tigerotor77W]

Never knew that. I'll have to make a trip up there and check it out.:yup

Since you appear to be pretty internet-savvy: http://www.kawasakiloaders.com/

I probably shouldn't flame Cat this way, but what the heck -- between the 844J and the L220E, Cat's 980-sized machine is definitely facing a run for its money. The L220E compares favorably, but the 844J is just a larger machine. I'd be curious what'd happen if you ran the 824J against the 980H.

 

[komatsukid]

i think if we were able to run those two machines against one another it would be like at my old job where we ran 980g s against wa500 s . we found that on flat ground a komatsu would out run a cat all day but, the 500 would not pull a hill like a cat, when i would be comming out of the hole the 500 would be two loader lingths ahead of me but, when we got to the grade i would walk right by the komatsu.

 

[farm_boy]

but the 844J is just a larger machine. I'd be curious what'd happen if you ran the 824J against the 980H.

What are you basing this on? Just curious. I thought all of these machines were in the same size class. Isn't the 824J in the same machine size class as the 972H?

 

[Wulf]

we found that on flat ground a komatsu would out run a cat all day but, the 500 would not pull a hill like a cat

komatsukid... you should find on the new WA500-6 model that hill climbing capacity has been vastly improved with new motor, different transmission, piston pumps and the lock-up converter.

 

[komatsukid]

yes you are right. i was refering to the -5 machines with the N14 cummins engines.

 

[komatsukid]

the lock up torque converter, does that work the same way that 988 do. with the torque button?

 

[Tigerotor77W]

What are you basing this on? Just curious. I thought all of these machines were in the same size class. Isn't the 824J in the same machine size class as the 972H?

I had fallen for numbers again. I saw the horsepower of the 824J listed as 316, and thought that Deere had bracketed Cat by having one loader slightly smaller than the 980 and one slightly larger. I should have noticed that my instincts were telling me that only the 844J is the competitor, but... *runs away*

You're right, though -- the 844J is the competitor to the 844J. I, er, I don't know what I was talking about. Don't I feel like a dumb-butt now. :Banghead

 

[Wulf]

the lock up torque converter, does that work the same way that 988 do. with the torque button?

kid... No it's different from the torque control as I understand it... when TC lock up is selected it automatically locks up the converter into direct drive when the engine speed and transmission speed hits the right speeds like when travelling at high speeds. I think its only in 2nd gear and higher.

There was a thread earlier about roading machinery long distances, well this function would save fuel and prevent high torque converter temperatures.

 

[farm_boy]

Your correct Wulf. This was an option on the WA500-6 when it was launched a little less than a year ago, but Komatsu recently made this standard equipment. It works similar to a lock up T/C on a scraper.

 

[kawasakiman]

kawaski 115kz

The Joy sticks for the kawaski have been out for 10years. They were optional on the 95z, and the 115kz, also standard equipment on the 135z. They are very user friendly machines, thus making kawaski my choice of loaders. :usa

 

[Steve Frazier]

Every time I see this machine I'm amazed at how smooth it is. It's a joy to watch this thing load trucks, I'd love to run one someday.

 

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF kawasakiman! :drinkup

 

[komatsukid]

hey Steve, will you try to take a few more pictures of this loader. please.

 

[Gmads]

Anybody have any experience with a smaller model - like the 65TM? Feedback?

 

[CountyAsphalt]

next time im at one of the quarries i can take some pics. I am putting an album together of Tilcon's equipment and some of the jobs I am on with them. Tilcon has been buying a variety of equipment lately. So far I have seen Cat, komatsu, terex, john deere, gradall, and the kawasaki loaders. The pavers are blow knox, and vogele. We just got a new roadtec paver which is a nice machine. The rollers are cat, ingersoll rand, and the good ole raygo's for finishing. :usa

 

[Steve Frazier]

I was at their open house a few weeks ago and noticed the same thing. They used to run nothing but Cat, but I saw Cat, Kawaski, Komatsu, Terex, Volvo and an orange Japanese excavator whose brand escapes me.

I wish I had my camera, but it was an unplanned visit, I happened to be doing a job nearby and saw the sign. I'll plan on it for next year.

 

[j12222]

The Kawasakis have been pretty decent to Tilcon. Only a few issues with wear items in the cab.

The Terex Trucks we have are ok. They are very high maint. and the local dealer is now gone so parts have to come from Upstate...

...they do get the job done though.

The Komatsu W900 we have has been awesome... I'd say better then the 992G. We had a torque conv. failure at 11,000 hours which held us back for 2 weeks, but no other major issues.

The funky Orange machine was a rental Grapple. Daewoo 220 or our Hitachi 450's. We have several of those.

Thanks for taking notice of our equipment. Our guys take pride in them. Also thanks for coming to the open house. We have it every year and it keeps getting bigger and bigger. Everyone is welcome.


James Slaughter
Mobile Equipment Superintendent
Tilcon New York

 

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF j12222! :drinkup