Milking 320 cows near Kinsale in Co Cork, John O’Sullivan recently found himself in the market for a new loader. With cow numbers on the rise, John found himself spending huge amounts of time feeding each day. Previously running an aged Fermac backhoe, John wanted to move to a more modern? and efficient machine.
John had originally planned to move to a telescopic machine. However, after trying out a demo of the long-reach Yanmar, he noted that he was fond of its simplicity. He felt that a loader with a long-reach rigid boom would have less maintenance in the long run in comparison to a telescopic machine.
The V120 is fitted with an oscillating rear axle with a slewing angle of 8°.
The German-built loader plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of John’s farm, clocking up over 100 hours per month.
The V120 is the flagship machine and is powered by a 101hp Deutz engine. This 3.6-litre, four-cylinder locomotive is a common engine used in many loaders in this category. The engine is Stage IV compliant.
“The rear bonnet folds vertically to provide easy access to the engine. Once opened, all filters are within close proximity, with easy access. To fill it with diesel, the rear bonnet also has to be opened. One fault I have with the loader is the small fuel tank; it only holds 110 litres. “In fairness, there’s no shortage of poke in the engine,” ?said John. The Irish Farmers Journal understands that Yanmar will be fitting its own engine to its ?new loader series.
The V120 is equipped with a Bosch Rexroth hydrostatic transmission. John said: “The transmission has two ranges – low and high. It has a top speed of 36km/h.”
John opted for the long-reach option. As standard, the V120 has a 3.52m reach from the ground to the hinge point. Meanwhile, the long-reach version has a 4.2m reach, which would be comparable to some telehandlers. With a 4.2m reach, it has a 3t lift capacity.
Yanmar builds these loaders to an industrial specification. The Irish importer, O’Regan Plant Sales in Cork, then fits agricultural 550/45-22.5 BKT tyres, while Keltec Engineering in Limerick manufactures and fits a Euro headstock. Meanwhile, the chassis is attached to the Italian-manufactured Dana Spicer axles.
John noted that the machine is very well balanced, even when his 7ft Redrock shear grab is fully loaded and at a height.
Performance
At a first glance, you may ask how stable the extended boom is on the road. John noted that the machine is very well balanced, even when his 7ft Redrock shear grab is fully loaded and at a height. In addition, he added that while on the road, the smooth ride feature takes the shocks, allowing for a steady and comfortable ride.
Unlike some other machines on the market, the articulation point doesn’t oscillate. However, John noted that he likes its simplicity and feels this will add to its longevity. The articulation point has one central pen, which can be greased from both the top and the bottom. The V120 is fitted with an oscillating rear axle with a slewing angle of up to 15°. John noted how nimble the machine is, offering a 40° steering angle.
Cab
The cab is very simple. From the get-go, access is provided through a wide door which latches back on to the side panel. John noted that the control layout is clean and simple, and that there’s no unwanted clutter. All major functions including the linkage movement, forward-reverse shuttle and the third hydraulic service are carried out through the joystick.
All major functions including the linkage movement, forward/reverse shuttle and the third hydraulic service are carried out through the joystick.
A keypad with all the required functions is located high up on the right corner post, out of the way. Other than that, the light and wiper controls are beside the steering wheel. “Both the front windscreen and rear window are curved which offers super all-round visibility,” says John.
The loader is equipped with a modern LCD dash. Yanmar has a system on its wheel loaders known as “Smart Control”. Some of the features offered include electrical proportional adjustment of the hydraulic flow rate of the third and fourth circuits and activation of the motion control function at a specific speed.
Although Yanmar may seem like a new brand to the Irish market, the firm has been manufacturing engines which have been working under the hoods of many machines across the country for years. These engines are built in Japan. John Deere uses Yanmar engines in some of its UTVs and a number of firms use them in their mini excavators such as Cat, Hitatchi and Wacker Neuson. Yanmar has been building compact loaders for many years, but for a long time was not hugely popular in Europe. In late 2016, Yanmar bought out Terex-Schaeff and its factory in Germany that produced wheel loaders and mini excavators.
Yanmar continued production and stuck with the white livery until 2019, when the firm introduced the yellow colour scheme as seen in the pictures. It is also still available in white. The naming of the loader models was changed from TL to V. The firm is also well-known worldwide for building compact tractors.
Milking 320 cows near Kinsale in Co Cork, John O’Sullivan recently found himself in the market for a new loader. With cow numbers on the rise, John found himself spending huge amounts of time feeding each day. Previously running an aged Fermac backhoe, John wanted to move to a more modern? and efficient machine.
John had originally planned to move to a telescopic machine. However, after trying out a demo of the long-reach Yanmar, he noted that he was fond of its simplicity. He felt that a loader with a long-reach rigid boom would have less maintenance in the long run in comparison to a telescopic machine.
The V120 is fitted with an oscillating rear axle with a slewing angle of 8°.
The German-built loader plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of John’s farm, clocking up over 100 hours per month.
The V120 is the flagship machine and is powered by a 101hp Deutz engine. This 3.6-litre, four-cylinder locomotive is a common engine used in many loaders in this category. The engine is Stage IV compliant.
“The rear bonnet folds vertically to provide easy access to the engine. Once opened, all filters are within close proximity, with easy access. To fill it with diesel, the rear bonnet also has to be opened. One fault I have with the loader is the small fuel tank; it only holds 110 litres. “In fairness, there’s no shortage of poke in the engine,” ?said John. The Irish Farmers Journal understands that Yanmar will be fitting its own engine to its ?new loader series.
The V120 is equipped with a Bosch Rexroth hydrostatic transmission. John said: “The transmission has two ranges – low and high. It has a top speed of 36km/h.”
John opted for the long-reach option. As standard, the V120 has a 3.52m reach from the ground to the hinge point. Meanwhile, the long-reach version has a 4.2m reach, which would be comparable to some telehandlers. With a 4.2m reach, it has a 3t lift capacity.
Yanmar builds these loaders to an industrial specification. The Irish importer, O’Regan Plant Sales in Cork, then fits agricultural 550/45-22.5 BKT tyres, while Keltec Engineering in Limerick manufactures and fits a Euro headstock. Meanwhile, the chassis is attached to the Italian-manufactured Dana Spicer axles.
John noted that the machine is very well balanced, even when his 7ft Redrock shear grab is fully loaded and at a height.
Performance
At a first glance, you may ask how stable the extended boom is on the road. John noted that the machine is very well balanced, even when his 7ft Redrock shear grab is fully loaded and at a height. In addition, he added that while on the road, the smooth ride feature takes the shocks, allowing for a steady and comfortable ride.
Unlike some other machines on the market, the articulation point doesn’t oscillate. However, John noted that he likes its simplicity and feels this will add to its longevity. The articulation point has one central pen, which can be greased from both the top and the bottom. The V120 is fitted with an oscillating rear axle with a slewing angle of up to 15°. John noted how nimble the machine is, offering a 40° steering angle.
Cab
The cab is very simple. From the get-go, access is provided through a wide door which latches back on to the side panel. John noted that the control layout is clean and simple, and that there’s no unwanted clutter. All major functions including the linkage movement, forward-reverse shuttle and the third hydraulic service are carried out through the joystick.
All major functions including the linkage movement, forward/reverse shuttle and the third hydraulic service are carried out through the joystick.
A keypad with all the required functions is located high up on the right corner post, out of the way. Other than that, the light and wiper controls are beside the steering wheel. “Both the front windscreen and rear window are curved which offers super all-round visibility,” says John.
The loader is equipped with a modern LCD dash. Yanmar has a system on its wheel loaders known as “Smart Control”. Some of the features offered include electrical proportional adjustment of the hydraulic flow rate of the third and fourth circuits and activation of the motion control function at a specific speed.
Although Yanmar may seem like a new brand to the Irish market, the firm has been manufacturing engines which have been working under the hoods of many machines across the country for years. These engines are built in Japan. John Deere uses Yanmar engines in some of its UTVs and a number of firms use them in their mini excavators such as Cat, Hitatchi and Wacker Neuson. Yanmar has been building compact loaders for many years, but for a long time was not hugely popular in Europe. In late 2016, Yanmar bought out Terex-Schaeff and its factory in Germany that produced wheel loaders and mini excavators.
Yanmar continued production and stuck with the white livery until 2019, when the firm introduced the yellow colour scheme as seen in the pictures. It is also still available in white. The naming of the loader models was changed from TL to V. The firm is also well-known worldwide for building compact tractors.
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