Following the release of the company’s six latest backhoes in April, John Deere has expanded the L-Series lineup with two tractor loaders.
And though the new 210L and 210L EP share quite a bit in common with the L-Series backhoes, Deere’s marketing manager for backhoes and tractor loaders, Brian Hennings, says “these machines aren’t just modified backhoes. The 210L EP and 210L are purpose built for tractor loader owners and their unique applications.”
Deere has seen increased adoption of the loaders as of late and calls them ideal for many earthwork, roadwork, land clearing and landscaping applications.
The loaders feature a new hitch design which makes it easier to position the box blade over a pile. Plus, dual-tilt hydraulic cylinders are an available option, providing three-point, side-to-side hitch control of rear attachments. A quick-coupler is another available option for accepting a wide variety of attachments.
Deere says the machines’ three-point hitch and optional power takeoff (PTO) are capable of accommodating many Category 2 tools such as disks, mowers, blades and box scrapers.
The 210L is powered by a 93-horsepower, Tier 4 Final Deere PowerTech Plus engine, while the 210L EP features a Tier 4 Interim, 70-horsepower PowerTech E. Both machines pair their respective engines with a four-speed PowerShift tranny.
A new hitch design makes it easier to position the box blade over the pile for added versatility and productivity. Two rear ballast-weight packages (700 and 1,500 pounds) increase versatility in various loader applications. Optional dual-tilt rear hydraulic cylinders provide greater three-point side-to-side hitch control of rear attachments.
