Miniloaders.com added two new models of articulating loaders to the U.S. market: The Intrepid KM85 and Intrepid KM130 Tele are now available alongside the Intrepid KM100 Tele, the latter of which was introduced by the company in 2018.
The KM85 is unique as it is the smallest wheel loader of its kind available in the American market, having a service weight just short of 2000 pounds. The KM130 Tele will come in heavier at 4000 pounds and is equipped with a telescopic boom. Intrepid loaders are built in Belgium by family-run manufacturer Geens Brothers.
From Miniloaders.com:
Intrepid loaders are sold and distributed directly to the end-user out of Wisconsin. The KM100 Tele is popular among tree care companies because of its compact size and telescoping boom, but above all due to its articulated steering which results in minimal lawn damage.
Dual wheel KM85 targeted at green industry, hardscaping contractors
- The KM85 comes with a small frame width of 32 inches and 1000-pound rated operating capacity.
- The KM85 will be targeted specifically at those who need the lift performance of mini skid-steers but are looking for a turf-friendly and compact alternative. A unique feature of the KM85 is its dual-wheel setup.
All-rounder KM130 Tele comes with telescopic boom, new features
- The KM130 Tele boasts an operating capacity of around 2000 pounds, a four-cylinder Kubota engine and 10.5-foot lift height.
- The KM130 Tele will be equipped with an MT-style universal mount plate and hydraulic quick-connect. Furthermore, the KM100 Tele and KM130 Tele now come standard with a hand-throttle.
- Once the operator sets a desired RPM level, the foot throttle pedal in turn determines drive speed (instead of RPM). This allows customers to better use continuous-flow attachments like sweepers and mowers. It also allows customers to select the fixed-RPM drive mode as seen with skid steers.
