10 Agricultural Use Advantages Of AVANT Loader Versus Skidsteer

AVANT is responsible for production of the most versatile machines in the industry, and their Mini Loaders and Mini Diggers are known to be amongst the best in South Africa.

With regards to farming in particular, the AVANT Loader is in a class of its own, and we decided to make a comparison with the skidsteer for agricultural use by looking at 10 advantages that the articulated AVANT Mini Loader has when compared to the skidsteer equivalent.

1) Lighter: Avant Loaders weigh almost half of the weight of skidsteer loaders, and can therefore be transported much easier and more cost effectively, making this an ideal consideration for farmers.

2) Easier Maintenance: Maintenance is a great deal easier to undertake with AVANT Mini Loaders due to the modern design of the machines, and the fact that service parts are less expensive.

3) Tyre Wear Not An Issue: Tyre wear is a costly element on any skidsteer loader, but this is not the case on articulated AVANT loaders, and that makes a big difference in terms of running costs.

4) Better Fuel Consumption Stats: Fuel consumption on a skidsteer works out to more than double that of the AVANT equivalent, because the drivetrain requires 70 per cent engine power at all operation times.

5) Increased Visibility: The 360 degree visibility that the AVANT Loaders provide is a fantastic advantage for a farmer versus the skidsteer.

6) Attachment Variety: There is a far greater range of attachments available on AVANT Mini Loaders, giving farmers a vast selection of uses that the AVANT can conform to, allowing the machines to assist with agricultural tasks.

7) Ability To Work On Sensitive Surfaces: The drive system on AVANT Loaders make it possible for these machines to work on sensitive areas such as lawns and other farming land surfaces.

8) Better Lifting Capacity: The Lifting capacity on AVANT Loaders is greater than the similar skidsteer models, allowing farmers to make better use of the loaders from AVANT for multiple uses on the farm.

9) Telescopic Booms Able To Reach Higher: Another important advantage that the AVANT Loader has on its counterpart is the ability of its Telescopic Booms to reach higher than skidsteer models are capable of reaching, which can be invaluable in any situation, and especially with regards to agricultural applications where AVANT machines can be used.

10) Simpler Operation: Operating the AVANT Loader with a steering wheel and one joystick for boom movements makes it much less complicated than the skidsteer loaders to operate, which is always worthwhile for anyone required to operate the loaders.

AVANT 760i Now Available In South Africa

AVANT South Africa is a company known for producing top class machinery that is able to tackle various elements of work in a number of industries, and with the availability of the AVANT 760i in South Africa, yet another incredible mini machine has reached our shores.

The AVANT 700 series is the biggest and most powerful of the compact loaders that are produced by the Finnish company, and the 760i is the biggest out of the 700 series loaders. This machine is available for South African consumers through AVANT SA, the official distributor of AVANT machines in the country.

The new model benefits a great deal from the research and development which was an important aspect of its design, allowing it to be powered by modern engine technology which produces more power and torque, but at the same time gives the user lower fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and noise.

The AVANT 760i is not just a solid Mini Loader with an impressive engine, as other features from the AVANT 750 have been improved in this machine.

In terms of speed, the 760i delivers a maximum drive speed of 30km/h, while the auxiliary hydraulics maximum oil flow is 80 l/min, which represents an excellent improvement.

The 760i’s tire size is also larger, both in diametre and in width, which means that handling is improved, with particular advantage at higher drive speeds or when driving on ground with lower carrying capacity and on sensitive surfaces, as the bigger tire decreases ground pressure.

The AVANT 760i combines the lift capacity and work efficiency of a bigger loader with the versatility and agility of a smaller machine, and this balance of power and size makes it the ideal Mini Loader in the South African market.

AVANT Mini Digger Attachments Empowering Farmers

AVANT South Africa provide an incredible array of farming attachments that fit to the AVANT Mini Digger in order to assist farmers to become more productive and efficient with their daily work.

The multiple functions that are enabled through the use of AVANT’s attachments allow farmers to take on numerous jobs on the farm that they would previously needed to do by hand, making it far more difficult and costing the farmer more both financially and in terms of the extra time saved.

There are currently over 100 attachments that are built to be used with AVANT South Africa machinery, and 25 specific attachments that have been designed for use in the Mini Digger farming range, empowering farmers to produce more, easier and in less time.

Many farmers would agree that the AVANT attachments are a godsend, as the farming process is one that has always involved hard work, special skills and a variety of tools to complete numerous farming applications, but with the AVANT Mini Digger on hand the load is lightened.

The round and square bale grab attachments ensure that farmers are able to pick up and transport wrapped silage bales and hay bales in either format without damaging the plastic wrapping or net, which allows the Mini Digger to be converted into a transporter or silage distributor if needed.

There are also a range of fork attachments from silage to bale which come in handy for a number of functionalities, while other attachments such as the push broom, horse arena harrow and grain dispenser bucket increase the list of capabilities that the AVANT Mini Digger possesses for farmers.

The AVANT machines help farmers with distribution of grain and other types of fodder, transporting of heavy items, bale moving, sweeping, lawn mowing and loading jobs, thanks to a well-designed arsenal of AVANT loader farming attachments.

The AVANT Mini Digger Is The Ideal Farming Companion

The range of AVANT South Africa machines and attachments available is incredible, with functionalities that span across various industries, but perhaps one of the industries best served by AVANT SA is farming.

One single machine that is able to conduct so many different farming operations cannot be underestimated, as farmers are able to handle numerous difficult jobs on the farm that they would previously needed to do by hand.

This not only makes the farming process easier for the farmer, but also speeds up each element that was previously completed using a variety of farm tools. This leads to increased productivity on the farm, as work is done in less time and more can be produced from less effort.

This therefore gives farmers the edge, and with the AVANT Mini Digger and the AVANT Mini Loader, this advantage is even more pronounced, thanks to over 100 attachments that are built to be used with this machinery, and 25 attachments that are specifically built to be used in the Mini Digger farming range.

AVANT machines are tough, and can handle heavy loads of over 1,400kg while still being compact enough to negotiate through narrow spaces without trouble. This makes the Mini Digger in particular, an ideal companion for any farmer.

Farmers can benefit by using the AVANT machines to help with distribution of grain and other types of fodder, transporting of heavy items, bale moving, sweeping, lawn mowing and loading jobs, to name only a few uses for the machines as farming equipment in South Africa.

It is for this reason that AVANT has become so popular with farmers, with the machines used for more working hours than a tractor in many cases, and a single machine replacing the need for numerous tools.

AVANT SA imports the Mini Digger and Mini Loader from AVANT in Finland, acting as the trusted official distribution partner in the region.

The Video below gives further insight into the uses of the AVANT Mini Digger.

AVANT SA Impresses At Largest Mixed Agricultural Show In Africa

AVANT South Africa made themselves available with a stand at the Royal Show in the largest mixed agricultural show in Africa, which took place from May 29 to June 7 at the Royal Show Grounds in Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu Natal.

AVANT was present at the 165th Royal Show with a stand in Block D alongside other top companies serving the agriculture industry such as New Holland SA, the Land & Agricultural Development Bank of SA and Toyota SA Motors (Pty) Ltd.

An incredible 400 commercial, industrial and service sector exhibits were available throughout the 10 day event, making the most of the public participation to showcase farming equipment in South Africa.

As the largest mixed agricultural show on the continent, the nation’s best livestock is on display at the show, while tractor and implement manufacturers also use the historic event to showcase their best equipment. The show also hosts Kwazulu Natal’s most prominent display of construction and materials handling equipment.

The organisers of the show have a vision of focusing on introducing the idea of ‘town to country’ through the exposure of various companies involved in agriculture throughout the continent, and AVANT impressed visitors with phenomenal machinery such as the AVANT mini diggers.

These AVANT machines are imported into South Africa via Finland, and can be used to improve farming methods and increase productivity.

With numerous mini-machines that are dedicated to the farming industry, AVANT SA provide farmers with the ideal set of tools to make their lives easier and ensure that they are able to get the most out of their farms.

With an impressive set of over 20 Farming Loader Attachments, AVANT SA is able to cater for so many elements of the farming process, with such attachments as the Bale Fork, Grain Dispenser Bucket, Feed Mover Screw (pictured above) and Straw Blower Bucket.

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