The heavy-duty compact chassis design and Kubota's D1803-CR, Stage V diesel engine provide highly durable and reliable performance day in day out.
Wheel loaders
RT280-2
Ready for heavy lifting.
No job is too big to take on for the RT280-2, with its ability to lift 1600kg on pallet fork high traction force and 45 0 articulation provide the perfect balance between performance, compactness, safety and comfort.
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HEAVY DUTY PERFORMANCE
AGILITY AND CONTROL
The RT280-2s pivoting articulation combined with hydrostatic transmission offers class-leading manoeuvrability and control around construction sites.
HIGH PERFORMANCE HYDRAULICS
The high-performance hydraulic system provides the power to load up to 1600kg (straight position) plus a hydraulic hitch adds versatility and ease of use.
DESIGNED FOR COMFORT
The driver’s position is designed for ultimate comfort and control
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REASSURNGLY SAFETY
Built-in safety features include a highly visible orange seatbelt, reversing alarm plus ISO certified ROPS/FOPS protection. Safety valves on the lift and tilt cylinder plus a parallel indicator on the tilt cylinder option.
Model RT280-2
- ENGINE
- HYDRAULICS
- VERSATILITY
- PERFORMANCE
- COMFORT
- SAFETY
- MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
- Powerful, reliable, and efficient with low emission 37kW 4-cylinder (1826cc) Kubota D1803- CR diesel Stage V engine with DOC/DPF for automatic regeneration.
- 30-litre fuel tank
HYDRAULICS
- Engine power is transmitted by Bosch Rexroth Hydrostatic transmission (HST)
- Auxiliary hydraulic circuits (hand controlled)
- Kubota hydraulic hitch adds versatility and ease of use. Multiple attachment options increase versatility.
VERSATILITY
- Articulated chassis with central pivoting point allows a 45° turning angle and a reduced turning radius of 2623mm (outer wheel – standard tyre)
- Oscillating chassis for improved traction
- Up to 3 auxiliary circuits available
PERFORMANCE
- Hydrostatic (HST) transmission is controlled by a single pedal offering precise control of travel speed particularly when working with front attachments.
- Hydrostatic 4-wheel drive with limited slip-differential on both axles.
- Maximum speed of 30 km/h.
- 12 tonne axles with drive shaft between rear and front axles (HD version)
- Heavy-duty planetary final drive
- The maximum hinge pin height is 2517mm with a tipping load of 1600kg straight at the axles.
- Integral counterweight and tow hook to the rear of the loader. Optional counterweights are available for improved stability.
COMFORT
- Cab, Canopy or Folding Canopy
- Spacious operating platform with good all-round visibility featuring a weight adjustable seat with arm and back rests and a tiltable steering wheel.
- The well insulated heated cab ensures low noise and vibration levels. In addition, a radio is included.
- Air-suspension seat available as option.
- Ergonomic switchgear and user-friendly multi-function lever for control of all major functions.
- Optional hand throttle with inching feature OR PRO inching with travel pedal for precise movement and improved efficiency when using attachments.
- The instrument panel provides at-a-glance information of machine’s functions and conditions.
SAFETY
- ISO Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and Falling Object Protective Structure) (FOPS) as standard.
- Flashing warning LED beacon light.
- Hi spec cab comes with 2 front and 2 rear work lights and side mirrors.
- Parallel indicator on the tilt cylinder option
- Safety valves on the lift and tilt cylinder are available as an option to prevent a load from falling in the event of a hose rupture.
- Highly visible orange safety belt
- Reversing warning buzzer.
- Optional 4 pin code immobilisers
MAINTENANCE
- All filters and daily check points are easily accessible with a wide opening engine bonnet and a tilting cab for unrivalled service access.
- The engine maintenance interval is 500 hours.
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