Gehl Track Loaders Summarized — 2019 Spec Guide
All Models Come with the IdealTrax Tensioning System
Gehl began manufacturing agricultural implements out of West Bend, Wis., in 1859. From those humble beginnings in a blacksmith shop, the Gehl brand has become a major force in the compact equipment industry worldwide. Today, Gehl’s leading edge research and design facility is still located in West Bend with North American manufacturing operations in Yankton, S.D., Madison, S.D., and Waco, Texas.
Gehl currently offers nine fully customizable track loader models for North America, including radial- and vertical-lift designs. Gehl says its track loader lineup breaks the mold of industry standards with a number of industry-exclusive features that enhance productivity, safety and comfort.
All Gehl track loaders come standard IdealTrax. This industry-exclusive automatic track tensioning system simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime by ensuring proper track tension when the engine is running and relieving pressure on the track components when the engine is turned off.
IdealAccess is another unique feature in which the cab door folds-up, allowing operation of the machine with the door in the open position for added ventilation and safety. This design also allows the overall machine height to be several inches lower.
Pilot Series models, including the RT185, RT215 and RT255, feature hydraulic pilot joystick controls that give the operator true one-to-one proportional control over the drive system. The controls are mounted to the seat for added legroom and comfort during operation. The result is a responsive system that provides both low- and high-end speed controllability.
Gehl Gen:3 track loader models, including the RT175, RT210 and RT250, offer electronic hydraulic adjustability that allows the operator to easily switch control options, travel speed and drive control sensitivity to match the project. Enhanced breakout forces make these machines a great ally on the jobsite, with tilt breakout forces from 5,016 to 7,437 lbs.
Gehl’s latest model, the RT105, is also the most compact in the line, with an industry-leading low overhead clearance height of 71.5 in. This machine is built for efficiency with high power drive motors designed for rugged conditions and tight work areas.
On the opposite end of the Gehl track loader line is the VT320 — a large vertical-lift model with a 3,200-lb rated operating capacity, 114-hp engine and 339.3 ft-lbs of torque. The VT320 also features the same hydraulic pilot controls from the Pilot Series line. This machine is ideal for lifting heavy loads and loading and unloading trucks.
Advice to Buyers
“Track loaders offer a multitude of options to buyers, so understanding the maximum requirements for your application is important,” says Aaron Haynes, global track loader product manager with Gehl. “Higher capacities and greater tractive efforts, combined with lower ground bearing pressures, make track loaders a nice package of performance in many applications.”
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