283Z Zero-Tail-Swing Excavator


Gehl Co., West Bend, Wis., a manufacturer of compact equipment for agriculture and construction markets, has introduced the addition of the 283Z Zero-Tail-Swing Compact Excavator to its line-up. The 2.8-ton 283Z can be transported easily on a passenger car trailer with a permissible weight of 3.5 tons. It features zero-tail-swing maneuverability, which allows the machine’s superstructure to rotate entirely within the tracks. It’s small size, weighing 5,681 pounds with a canopy and 5,886 with a cab and maneuverability make it a perfect fit for operating on congested sites. The 283Z also features a narrow track width of 11.8 inches and low ground pressure of 3.8 psi. The optional 250-pound rear weight can be added to further increase stability with no tail projection. Visit www.gehl.com for more information.