Irish distributors of the German loader range, Weidemann Ireland, will showcase eight machines at this year’s ploughing. The line-up includes side boom telehandlers and pivot steer loaders of all sizes and capacities

Sure to attract the attention of all showgoers and appearing for the first time is the brand’s largest telescopic pivot steer model, the 9580T.

The 9580T has an operating weight of 11,210kg and maximum lift capacity of 6,594kg. Maximum lift height to the headstocks pivot point is 5.4m.

Under the bonnet is a 136hp Deutz four-cylinder engine as standard, which can be optioned for a 156hp variant. Coupled to the stage V power plant is the new Power Drive 370 hydrostatic transmission, available in 30km/h and 40km/h speeds.

The differential lock is electro-hydraulically engaged on both the front and rear axles. In terms of hydraulic flow, the 9580T is offered standard with a 150l/min pump, which can be upgraded to a 180l/min option.

A rear pickup hitch is available, unleashing the loader’s ability to tow a rated 18t.

Other features include heated mirrors, an automatic greaser, an LED light package, bucket shake function and 600/55 R26.5 tyres.

Other models on the stand will include the 1140 and 1260LP Hoftrac models, T4512, T7042, T5522 telehandlers and 4080T and black edition 5080T telescopic pivot steer loaders.