Trio of New Holland Construction compact wheel loaders prioritize updated operator experience

New Holland Construction has expanded its compact wheel loader lineup with three new models: the W60C, W70C, and W80C LR. New Holland says that these C series models have been built for productivity and operator comfort.

"The development of these advanced CWL models was driven by our goal to enhance the operator and owner experience and the need to put more options with more versatility in their hands," states Dan Kakareka, product manager for New Holland Construction North America. "What's also evident with the three new models is how they provide exceptional stability, enabling operators to handle larger loads with ease, maneuver confidently in challenging conditions, and enjoy smoother travel, even on rough terrain."

With three new models, New Holland says that each model delivers a distinct need for the market.

The W60C shares the same frame as the W50C but with enhanced horsepower to elevate output. Notable upgrades to horsepower and the Z-Bar boom design tailor the W60C for landscaping, material handling, snow removal, and similar applications.

Operators can expect the W70C to tackle the same jobs as the W60C but with more horsepower, speed, and performance. With a lighter operating weight of 12,000 pounds and 74 horsepower, this model is ideal for a wide range of tasks and markets, including light construction, landscaping, contracting, and municipalities.

Designed for the agricultural market, the W80C LR model is a high-speed option with a lift capacity of 10,600 pounds and an operating weight of 13,000 pounds. The W80C LR is optimized for tasks like loading feed into total mixed ration mixers or stacking bales in barns.

Operator comfort, safety and experience are needed to maintain productivity. The W60C, W70C, and W80C LR offer new features geared toward improved comfort and ease of operation. Updates like a spacious ROPS/FOPS-certified cab with climate control options and a fully sealed, pressurized cab to minimize noise and keep out dust help create a conducive work environment for the operator.

Technology advancements are another area where owners and operators will see significant changes as they relate to the operating experience and efficiency of these compact wheel loaders. New Holland FleetForce Telematics comes as an addition to all the new models with a free five-year subscription. This allows fleet owners to make better use of their machine data and gain valuable insights into machine performance, fuel efficiency, and ROI. FleetForce Telematics also helps owners make positive changes to their fleet management and how their crews work, as well as enhances the complete value of the equipment in the long term.

Other key technological features include:

• An automated boom control allows the operator to set return to dig, return to travel, and height control from within the cab, reducing operator fatigue during repetitive loading operations.
• Creep functionality simplifies the use of creep mode, ideal for operations requiring low vehicle speeds and high hydraulic power, such as operating a snowblower.
• Cruise control enables setting a speed for long-distance travel and adjusting speeds on the joystick for added convenience.
• A new smart mode enhances fuel efficiency and reduces road noise during machine travel and operation.
• An auto ride control option helps ensure a comfortable ride on uneven, rough ground when moving material from stockpiles to trucks, or around job sites, minimizing load spillage and wear and tear.
• A new seven-inch monitor and a multifunctional panel help streamline the operation of both new and existing features for improved ease of use. 

New Holland Construction has made durability and driving down maintenance requirements to keep machines running longer key focuses of its portfolio. The three new compact wheel loaders, which are powered by a four-cylinder, 3.4L FPT Industrial F5H engine, meeting Tier IV final emission standards. The engine includes CEGR and DOC that help minimize maintenance and cost for operators and owners. With these new models, New Holland Construction has eliminated the need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF), which reduces the required downtime associated with regeneration and costly filter replacements.

The three new compact wheel loaders aim to be flexible machines, from the use of attachments to the nimbleness of the machines.

The exterior design of all three models is built to make the machines compatible with more than 250 attachments, including buckets, brooms, snow blowers, bale grabbers, and skid steer and CTL attachments. This ensures unmatched versatility for the new models. High-flow attachments are also available for the W70C and W80C LR models, further enhancing efficiency and productivity on the job site.

A redesigned Z-Bar Monolift cylinder is featured on the new compact wheel loaders. Increasing operator safety and visibility to the attachment, it provides ideal breakout force and digging and lifting power. This feature is ideal for high-production load-and-carry applications, such as moving and setting drainage tile or stacking landscape timbers. Task versatility like this makes the new compact wheel loaders go-to machines for various job sites.

The W70C and W80C LR are high-speed options capable of reaching 25 mph. This is useful for those operators travelling between job sites and reduces the need for additional transportation from site to site.

The new W60C, W70C, and W80C LR models are available now for order through North American New Holland Construction dealerships.