{"id":25105,"date":"2019-02-07T14:41:03","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T04:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=25105"},"modified":"2022-06-15T17:10:49","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T07:10:49","slug":"aussie-mini-loader-takes-on-big-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/aussie-mini-loader-takes-on-big-players\/","title":{"rendered":"Aussie Designed &#038; Manufactured Mini Skid Steer Loader Set To Take On The \u2018Big Players\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Brisbane man Kieron McLoughlin designs and builds his own mini skid steer loader<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design and construction ongoing since mid 2017<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique design means surprising features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We uncover the impressive specs of this mini loader<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Brisbane man, Mr Kieron McLoughlin from McLoughlin Mini Loaders Australia, is set to turn the mini loader industry on its head with his Australian designed and manufactured mini skid steer loader. Mr McLoughlin spoke exclusively to Machines4U to talk about his journey, the machine, and its features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Journey<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25110\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25110\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25110 size-large\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/New-Loader-6-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"McLoughlin mini loader prototype\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/07142533\/New-Loader-6-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/07142533\/New-Loader-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/07142533\/New-Loader-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/07142533\/New-Loader-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/07142533\/New-Loader-6-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/07142533\/New-Loader-6.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25110\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Pictured: The McLoughlin team hard at work on their prototype. Source: mcloughlinloaders.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After watching many frustrated customers have to spend more money on larger models they didn\u2019t need, McLoughlin decided enough was enough. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAfter having a chat with mates over a beer, a few of us decided, after years in the industry and with our wealth of knowledge, to put everything on the line and manufacture our own Australian designed and built mini skid steer loader.\u201d McLoughlin spoke exclusively to Machines4U. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McLoughlin embodies the true-blue Australian spirit, where his goal is to help his customers by providing a machine that suits their needs, within their budget. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur main drivers for this project were to give Australians more options and offer something that is great value for money. We want to help Aussies grow their businesses by providing a solid, reliable machine built in Australia.\u201d Mr McLoughlin said. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019ve even go so far as to make sure the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/construction-equipment\/skid-steer-335\/mini-loader-819\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mini skid steer loader<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is comprised of Australian components. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFor the chassis, we\u2019ve built as many of the components here in Australia as we can, including the hubs, and some of the valving.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working tirelessly every day on his design for a year and a half, Mr McLoughlin and his team have a finished, working prototype and are edging ever-closer to a saleable machine. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Big Difference In A Small Package<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25107\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25107\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25107 size-large\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/McLoughlin-Mini-Skid-Steer-Loader-1024x870.jpg\" alt=\"McLoughlin mini loader\" width=\"1024\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/07141825\/McLoughlin-Mini-Skid-Steer-Loader-1024x870.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/07141825\/McLoughlin-Mini-Skid-Steer-Loader-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/07141825\/McLoughlin-Mini-Skid-Steer-Loader-768x652.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/07141825\/McLoughlin-Mini-Skid-Steer-Loader-500x425.jpg 500w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/07141825\/McLoughlin-Mini-Skid-Steer-Loader.jpg 1103w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Pictured: McLoughlin Aussie Mini Skid Steer Loader. Source: Supplied.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what makes this mini skid steer loader so different, other than its Australian origin? <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Horsepower<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the outside, it will seem like any other mini loader. But a nice surprise here is they have jam-packed it with much more power. Where you\u2019d expect a 20-horsepower engine, McLoughlin and his team have managed to fit a 27-horsepower diesel engine into its tiny frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We managed to squeeze a 27HP machine into a frame that\u2019s usually only designed to hold a smaller HP motor, so it\u2019s extremely compact but it has a very large engine for its size.\u201d McLoughlin explained.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater Lift Capacity<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing what his customers expect from a mini loader, McLoughlin has made sure all aspects of the machine will tick their boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McLoughlin said, \u201cWe\u2019ve also added some internal weight to the frame, so even though it is a small compact machine, it will still have a substantial lifting capacity\u2014around 400kg standard lift capacity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretty impressive!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Speed<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faring dirt over long distances doesn\u2019t have to be slow, especially in the McLoughlin mini loader. The team have thought of just about everything. From making the joystick springs more ergonomic, down to designing a one-of-a-kind 3-speed system that uses only 2 hydraulic pumps. How they produced this system is a true Aussie first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou\u2019ll have slow, medium and overdrive speeds,\u201d says McLoughlin. \u201cSo you\u2019ll have the ability to notch up to third gear, which will give speeds of up to almost 10km\/hr. This system was designed and CNC\u2019d in Australia. Nobody has made 3 speeds from 2 pumps like we have, with our unique Australian-made valve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some other key features for this skid steer mini loader include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 speeds using a 2-pump configuration that will exponentially speed up productivity. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3D scanned and modelled, meaning the hydraulic oil can follow the path of least resistance, lower heat &amp; increase power.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kohler 23HP petrol &amp; massive 27HP Yanmar diesel engine, fit into a compact 10mm plate frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversize muffler on diesel for quieter operation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huge estimated 640KG tipping load. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent line-of-sight over the front of the machine, allowing the operator to clearly see the implement. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft-touch controls. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powder coated for longevity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note, these specs are an approximation only, to be confirmed upon product finalisation and launch.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>McLoughlin Aussie Petrol<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>McLoughlin Aussie Diesel<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Overall Width \/ Total Width<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">880-1030 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">880-1030 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Overall Height \/ Machine Height<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1210 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1210 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Overall Length w\/o Bucket<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1565 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1565 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Wheelbase<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">743 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">743 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Operating Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">940 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1000 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kohler V-Twin Petrol<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yanmar 3TNV70 Diesel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine horsepower<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23.5 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>No. Hydraulic Pumps<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rated Lift Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">325 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">350 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fuel Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 L<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 L<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Dump Height (Standard)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1440 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1440 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than 100 years of experience between them, and countless hours poured into this machine, Mr Kieron McLoughlin and his team of specialists are nearing completion of their project. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe\u2019re now in the fine-tuning stage, adjusting tipping angles, rollback angles, and a few other things. This journey is very exciting to watch become a reality. We\u2019re almost ready to launch this to the Australian market, and hope to do so in a couple of months.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if all goes well, we may be seeing a new Aussie mini skid steer loader hit the market in just a few short months. At Machines4U, we can&#8217;t wait to see the finished product!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>After a new or used skid steer? 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