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08/10/2021

Komatsu Machines Undergo Upgrades

Two of Komatsu's machines for agricultural use have been significantly upgraded.

The Komatsu WA compact wheel loader range, with front bucket and interchangeable fork attachments, and the farm-specified Merlo TurboFarmer telescopic forklifts have undergone upgrades.

Distributed by Birdhill and Rathcoole-based McHale Plant Sales, the latest 'Dash 8' versions of the Komatsu WA 70, 80 and 100 wheel loaders come specified for agricultural use with high payload and tipping capacity, equipping them to handle silage and other loose feed products.

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Merlo TurboFarmer units come with hydraulically-powered stabilisers for increased stability when high-stacking bales, wrapped silage and bagged feed products.

According to General Manager, Denis McGrath, "both units, fully adapted and specified for agricultural use, were originally bred for the demanding conditions of the construction sector".

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