HIGHWAY SPEED WHEELED EXCAVATORS
DRIVE GRADALL VERSATILITY AT 60 MPH, ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR TRUCK AND TRAILER
Combine the benefits of mobility and versatility
Gradall XL Series V and Discovery highway-speed excavators travel quickly to one or more jobsites and then back to the safety of the equipment yard at the end of the day. With Gradall’s world-famous full tilting, telescoping boom, and an array of available attachments, both XL and Discovery models offer versatility with unmatched mobility. Choose from XL Series V or the Discovery models built on a Freightliner chassis, designed with government and specialty contractors’ budgets in mind.
New D172 and D174 Models
- 36% increase in horsepower
- 9% increase in highway travel speed
- Greater axle capacity
- Reduced noise and fuel consumption
- More comfort in chassis cab
FEATURES
- Both upper structure and carrier are powered by a single Volvo engine that increases fuel efficiency by 5%
- Engine meets highest global standards including State IV (EU) and Tier-4 Final emissions requirements
- Over-the-road highway speed travel at 60 mph
- Carriers available with 4 x 2 or 6 x 4 drive, with optional 4 x 4 and 6 x 6
- Front axle lockout cylinders and strong box plate frame construction provide stable work platform
- No need for outriggers
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Standard convenience features include an adjustable steering column, dual reading lights and radio
- Ergonomically designed interior with extra sound-deadening
- Rubber mounts isolate cab from frame, creating comfortable ride
- Easily visible gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, air tank pressures, fuel, DEF level, voltmeter and speed
- Engine shutdown controlled by engine electronics
- Indicator lights and controls for front axle engagement (4 x 4 and 6 x 6 models) and rear axle differential lock
- Comfort features including air suspension seat, sliding windows, fresh air heater and defroster and tinted glass
- Full boom tilts 220° for efficient sloping, grading and spreading material
- No loss of power to attachment tilting capability
- Consistent boom force through the entire dig cycle
- Dig down at 75° angle
- Rugged telescoping boom telescopes up to 33’ 9”
- Low profile for work under bridges, trees and in tunnels
- Full-length boom visibility during the entire dig cycle
- Fast cycle times - ditching, loading and spreading
- Quick attach bolt system handles full range of attachments
- Choose the Gradall, Deere or SAE joystick pattern using an in-cab switch
- Quiet, roomy cab and comfortable seating module, with joystick controls built into the armrests
- Internal tooth swing bearing provides smooth, stable movement
- With foot pedals, reposition carrier with new electric remote drive system at speeds up to 5 mph
- Excellent job site and full boom visibility
- Standard air conditioning
- Optional rollover protection
- Removable, stow-able front window brings fresh air into the cab
- High performance, high reliability 24-volt electrical system
- Legendary Bosch Rexroth design and reliability
- All new, modern high-pressure hydraulic system is electronically controlled with pressure-compensated, load-sensing valves
- Combined electrical system for chassis and excavator delivers advanced, effective operation
- Short tail swing won't obstruct traffic
- Stable, without the need for outriggers
- All new electric remote drive system for chassis repositioning
- No need for a second engine
FEATURES
- Reinforced chassis with a modified rear suspension, specifically designed in a collaboration between Gradall and Freightliner engineers
- Over-the-road travel at highway speeds
- Allison 6-speed automatic transmission
- No need for outriggers
- Up to a 55-degree wheel cut, providing excellent curb-to-curb maneuverability
- Powered by a single Cummins 6.7 liter engine - 50-state legal
- Fully supported by Freightliner distribution network
- Ergonomically designed interior with extra sound-deadening
- Standard convenience features include an adjustable steering column, dual reading lights and radio
- Freightliner cab accommodates a driver and a passenger
- Full boom tilts 220°
- No loss of power to attachment tilting capability
- Rugged 27' 7" telescoping boom
- Low working profile under bridges, trees and in tunnels
- Full selection of attachments
- Full-length boom visibility during the entire dig cycle unlike conventional boom
- Bucket capacity up to 3/4 yard with 60-inch ditching bucket
- Fast cycle times - ditching, loading and spreading
- Choose the Gradall, Deere or SAE joystick pattern using an in-cab switch
- Quiet, roomy cab with comfortable seating module
- Excellent job site visibility
- Standard air conditioning
- Legendary Bosch Rexroth design and reliability
- All new, modern high-pressure hydraulic system is electronically controlled with pressure-compensated, load-sensing valves
- Combined electrical system for chassis and excavator delivers advanced, effective operation
- Tail swing won't obstruct traffic on narrow roads
- Stable, without the need for outriggers
- All new electric remote drive system for positioning chassis
- No need for a second engine
HIGHWAY SPEED VERSATILITY
- Asphalt and concrete repair
- Mass excavation
- Demolition
- Barrier placement
- Ditching
- Sloping
- Finished grading
- Spreading rip-rap
- Curb, gutter and sidewalk replacement
- Roadside vegetation control
- Storm and canal cleanout
- Material movement
- Culvert replacement
- Mowing
- Guardrail cleanout
- Debris cleanup
- Bridge replacement
- Landscaping
- Dredging
LATEST XL SERIES JOB STORY
HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS
Gradall boom's powerful, precise movements demolish and remove curbs, gutters and sidewalks
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ANDERSON COUNTY, SC
Gradall's ability to move quickly and handle many different jobs pays off for county
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THE GRADALL DIFFERENCE
It starts with the unique telescoping Gradall boom that handles more jobs efficiently, thanks to its movements and superior strength. Gradall offers a unique range of excavator undercarriages that have reshaped the industry idea of equipment mobility, both on and off highways.