The all-new RT Series Compact Track Loaders from Gehl, the RT175 and RT210, feature the industry-exclusive HydraTrac Automatic Track Tensioning System.
“According to track and undercarriage manufacturers, one of the biggest causes of premature track and undercarriage component failures is improper track tensioning,” says Bob Claas, Gehl Design Engineering Manager. “Different types of premature component wear or failure can occur if the tracks are too tight or too loose.”
The patented HydraTrac Automatic Track Tensioning System eliminates the need for manually tensioning the tracks on the loader before operation. When the machine is started, the hydraulic system automatically pressurizes a load device that provides the ideal tension for the track system. The HydraTrac System uses this excess hydraulic pressure to maintain proper track tension during use. The HydraTrac System not only saves precious time on the jobsite, but also increases the life of the tracks and bearings by ensuring the proper tension immediately upon start-up and tension release when the machine is shut down. View the HydraTrac Automatic Track Tensioning System in action at http://www.gehl.com/groundup/Video.html.
“Over tensioned tracks not only increase wear, but also require more horsepower to drive and turn the loader,” says Brian Rabe, Track Loader Product Manager. “Our exclusive HydraTrac System ensures that all hydraulic horsepower is efficiently utilized resulting in high performance with reduced owning and operating costs.”
The RT Series Compact Track Loaders also include powerful turbo-diesel engines which feature increased torque. The model RT175 engine produces up to 179 ft.lbs. (242.3 Nm) of torque resulting in 11,840 lbs. (5371 kg) of tractive effort. The model RT210 engine produces 206 ft.lbs. (279.3 Nm) of torque resulting in up to 12,359 lbs. (5606 kg) of tractive effort. These high-torque engines provide remarkable bottom-end power resulting in better traction and stronger digging forces.
The high-torque engines on the RT Series also feature AntiStall technology which senses machine load electronically and continuously monitors and adjusts the hydrostatic drive pump displacements to manage available engine horsepower and torque. This optimizes machine performance during heavy-duty cycles, but does not allow the engine to stall. This results in faster cycle times and less wear and tear on the engine, battery and starter.
