KAWASAKI 65TM WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Kawasaki 65TM is a robust wheel loader designed for versatile earthmoving and material handling tasks. It features a natural aspiration 6-cylinder B5.9-C engine producing 134 hp at 2,400 rpm with a maximum torque of 383 lb-ft at 1,400 rpm. The loader is equipped with a 2.7 cubic yard heaped bucket capacity (2.3 cu yd struck) and a powerful breakout force of 22,597 lbs, enabling efficient lifting and digging. Its hydraulic system includes a gear-type pump with a flow capacity of 15.3 gal/min and a relief valve setting of 2,770 psi, providing smooth and responsive bucket operation with dump, lower, and raise times of 2.2, 2.9, and 5.8 seconds, respectively. Dimensionally, the 65TM measures approximately 23.6 ft in length with the bucket on the ground, 7.9 ft in width over the tires, and 10.7 ft in height to the top of the cab. It offers a max lift height of 12.2 ft and dump clearance at max lift of 9.1 ft, with a wheelbase of 9.6 ft and ground clearance of 1.5 ft. The machine’s rated operating weight is approximately 25,375 lbs. Its transmission is a full powershift type, featuring four forward and four reverse gears, reaching a max speed of 23.1 mph. The loader is fitted with 20.5x25 tires (12PR, L-2 tread) and offers a turning radius of 18.8 ft. Fuel capacity is 46.3 gallons with hydraulic fluid capacity of 26.5 gallons, supporting extended operational periods. Other features include a 24 V electrical system with a 50 A alternator and rear axle oscillation of 12°, enhancing maneuverability on uneven terrain.