Product Profile: Super Small

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Compact equipment always seems to get larger as contractors require more power and comfort. But micro-machines definitely have their niche. Gehl Co., a leading manufacturer of compact equipment for agriculture and construction markets, just announced a new edition to the mini loader market — the super-compact Gehl model 1640E skid loader — which measures as narrow as 3 ft wide and 6.25 ft tall.

The 1640E skid loader is ideal for maneuvering through alleys, narrow doorways, aisles and corridors. There are few places this machine can’t get through. Despite its size, the 1640E skid loader flaunts power too, with a 24-hp Yanmar diesel engine. The model 1640E gets jobs done efficiently with an 850-lb rated operating capacity and 96 in. of lift height. This machine is a true multi-tasker, with 9.1 gpm of auxiliary hydraulic flow for powering a variety of attachments, and the universal-style quick-attach system makes attachment changes quick and easy. The 1640E skid loader is also easily transportable with an overall machine weight of only 2,900 lbs.

But the big question: How comfortable can it really be? Gehl says no sacrifice was made to operator safety or comfort in the 1640E skid loader. The standard deluxe, high-back seat or optional high-back suspension seat provides superior comfort, which reduces operator fatigue