Technical Description
The Kawasaki 135ZV is a high-capacity wheel loader engineered for heavy-duty construction and material handling applications. It features a Cummins QST30 12-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled diesel engine delivering 720 hp (537 kW) at 2,100 rpm and 240,000 lb-ft of torque at 1,300 rpm, ensuring robust performance under demanding conditions. The loader is equipped with a full powershift transmission, providing four forward and three reverse gears, with a maximum forward speed of 18.6 mph (29 km/h) and 17 mph (27 km/h) in reverse. Its hydraulic system utilizes a piston-type pump with a flow capacity of 86.1 gal/min (326 l/min) and a relief valve setting of 4,550 psi, enabling rapid cycle times: bucket raise in 9.8 seconds, lower in 4.3 seconds, and dump in 1.4 seconds. The 135ZV boasts a heaped bucket capacity of 13.5 cu yds (10 m³), a rated bucket capacity of 12.8 cu yds (9 m³), and a breakout force of 156,526 lbs (71,000 kg), with a bucket width of 14.6 ft (4 m). The machine has an operating weight of 176,100 lbs (79,878 kg), a turning radius of 31.8 ft (9 m), and a ground clearance of 2 ft (1 m). Dimensions include a length of 40.8 ft (12 m), a height to the top of the cab of 16.3 ft (5 m), and a hinge pin height at maximum lift of 19.9 ft (6 m). The loader is fitted with 45/65-R39 (L-5) tires and features a 24V electrical system with a 75-amp alternator. Fluid capacities include 277.4 gal (1,048 l) for fuel, 190.3 gal (719 l) for hydraulics, and 71.4 gal (269 l) for the cooling system.
