By Richard Ries
A Yanmar inline, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine provides 24.4 gross horsepower. With the standard arm, the 9035EZTS has a maximum dig depth of 10 feet, 1 inch and reach at ground level of 17 feet, 2 inches. Bucket capacity is 0.144 cubic yards. A quick-couple connection is standard equipment; operators can swap buckets and attachments in less than a minute without leaving the cab, the company says.
The ROPS cab has a 79-decibel sound level and is available with climate-control options. A color LCD monitor displays alarms, filter and fluid change intervals, fuel-consumption rate, water temperature, work mode, fault codes, hour meter, among other indicators. Placement of the engine and hydraulic systems provide optimal space for the full-size cab while maintaining serviceability, the company says. FOPS structures are optional.
The hydraulic system contains Kawasaki components. Maximum flow is 24.4 gallons per minute; maximum pressure is 3,553 pounds per square inch, and total system capacity is 18.5 gallons. The main pump is a variable-displacement piston type; the pilot pump is a gear type providing 2.3 gpm of flow. The pilot circuit includes a filter and shut-off control. Optional double-acting (two-way) auxiliary flow is available for use with shears and breakers.
Operating weight is 8,510 pounds with a full fuel tank, all coolant and lubricants and standard equipment including the 1,235-pound counterweight. This allows the 9035E to be hauled by trailer behind many standard pickup trucks. LiuGong also offers an auxiliary counterweight.
Effective boom length is 8 feet; overall boom length is 8 feet, 4 inches. Two arms are available: 4 feet, 4 inches effective (5 feet, 7 inches length overall) and 5 feet, 7 inches (6 feet, 11 inches length overall). Dump height is 10 feet, 10 inches with the shorter arm and 11 feet, 4 inches with the longer arm. Bucket digging force with either is 6,744 pounds. A straight blade is standard equipment and has a float feature for smoothing over back-filled trenches. A longer blade is also available.
Next on the LiuGong’s release schedule is the 908E, a Tier 4 Final replacement for the Tier 3 908D. The 908E is scheduled for release later this year.
