Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, has announced the launch of the AT1050 telescopic wheel loader for the North American market. The telescopic loader, part of the AT Series, balances the functionality of a rigid chassis front loader with the maneuverability of an articulated loader. The AT1050 also combines functions, such as material handling and loading, for the construction, landscaping, recycling and composting industries. Stable, mobile and multifunctional, this telescopic wheel loader is ideal for the rental market by increasing productivity while reducing equipment and labor on tight jobsites.
Mecalac will premiere the AT1050 Feb. 19-21, 2024, at Booth 263 at The ARA Show.
The AT1050’s rigid chassis keeps the machine balanced by retaining its center of gravity — even during tight turns — and four-wheel steering ensures outstanding maneuverability when navigating worksites. Three steering modes enable the operator to use two-wheel steer when travelling at up to 25 miles per hour, four-wheel steer for tight turns and crab steer for moving diagonally to get the AT1050 into position close to walls or obstacles. A rigid chassis also means that the unit loses no capacity while turning whereas a traditional articulating loader will reduce its capacity up to 30% while doing the same movement. The AT1050 can make a single movement within a radius of 12 feet, 2 inches.
Featuring Mecalac’s patented hydraulic quick coupler, the AT1050 can quickly switch between forks to a number of other accessories such as buckets, hydraulic grapples, sweepers or job-specific implements.
The AT1050 delivers heavy-duty performance with a Tier 4 Final 75-horsepower (55.4-kilowatt) engine with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) emissions control system. This means that there is no diesel particulate filter (DPF) or diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) fluid to manage, boosting uptime while mitigating de-rates and engine issues relating to bypassed regeneration cycles or compromised DEF systems. Equipped with loading forks, the machine has a lifting height of up to 15 feet, 2 inches and reach of up to 9 feet, 9 inches. This working range is paired with a superior lifting force of more than 3 tons at 6,305 pounds. The monoboom design offers a clear view of the work tool and the lifting kinematics combine the strength and breakout force of a loader and the reach of a telehandler. Expanding on this, the panoramic roof and large, tinted windows offer operators exceptional visibility of the worksite.
