Mecalac AS1600 Swing Loader Transforms Mobility

Mecalac offers the AS1600 swing loader with the unique ability to pivot its bucket 90 degrees to either side. The AS1600 — and all models in the AS Swing Loader Series — represents a departure from traditional wheel loader design for superior performance on any jobsite. A rigid frame and 4-wheel steering provide productivity and stability while driving, operating and unloading in virtually any condition or terrain. The AS1600 requires only half the space of conventional loaders for tasks such as loading trucks or discharging materials into trenches and features three steering options — 2 wheel, 4 wheel and crab.

Operators can simultaneously drive, pivot and maneuver, increasing productivity and safety and making common tasks easier and more efficient. After loading material, operators can simply back up, rotating the bucket in the process. Materials can then be discharged over the side while the machine reverses along the trench, streamlining operations, noise and environmental impact. Bucket capacities range from 2.1-3.3 cubic yards.