The a7240 is the second largest of the Norcar Miniloader range and includes superior strength, ground clearance, and capacity, as well as the greatest lifting height. As with all Norcars, its heavy duty build and design includes a centred lifting boom, welded frame and metal engine hood and covers.
It has a Stage V engine with lower vibration. Its pulling force is an impressive 1550kg and the boom function is faster at lower rpms, which gives a smoother and more silent work mode with lower fuel consumption. Equipped with dual working hydraulic pumps, the machine is compatible with attachments requiring high oil flow. Moreover, several functions can be used simultaneously without affecting each other, which makes work more efficient.
The Norcar a7240 comes with the ProDrive drive system as standard with EasyDrive or Automotive drive systems available as options. There are also a huge number of attachments and tires available for the a7240.
Tipping load | +extra weight 270kg | |||
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Tipping load with pallet fork | Straight | Articulated | Straight | Articulated |
A. Transport position, kg | 1170 | 940 | 1500 | 1360 |
B. Boom horizontal, kg | 1500 | 1025 | 1670 | 1450 |
C. Boom horizontal, kg | 1010 | 700 | 1500 | 1050 |
D. Boom horizontal+ extension, kg | 745 | 540 | 1070 | 760 |
E. Boom horizontal + extension kgal, kg | 675 | 450 | 930 | 630 |
Engine | |
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Make | Kubota |
Model | 1505 Stage V |
Cylinders | 4 |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Cylinder volume (cm³) | 1498 |
Cooling system | Fluid |
Power | |
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SAE, gross power (kW/hp) | 18,5/26 |
Max gross torque (Nm) | 93 |
At engine speed (r/min) | 1700 |
Max engine speed without load (r/min) | 2300 |
Electrical System | |
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Battery (V-Ah) | 12 - 53 |
Generator (A) | 40 |
Service Volumes | |
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Cooling System (l) | 6 |
Engine Oil (l) | 5 |
Fuel Tank (l) | 20 |
Hydraulic Tank (l) | 45 |
Hydraulic System Total Volume | 50 |
Performance | |
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Lifting Power Hydraulic (kg) | 1150 |
Breakout force 50cm (kg) | 1500 |
Tipping load, straight (kg) | 1500 |
Tipping load, articulated (kg) | 900 |
Operating weight (kg) | 1790 |
Drive speed low (km/h) | 0-9 |
Drive speed high (km/h) | 0-20 |
Pulling force high (kg) | 800 |
Pulling force low (kg) | 1550 |
Hydraulic System | |
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Working Hydraulics (l/min) | (18+32) 50 |
Engine speed (rpm) | 2300 |
System pressure (bar) | 240 |
Drivetrain hydraulics (l/min) | 85 |
Drivetrain max system pressure (bar) | 370 |
Cycle Times | |
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Raising boom (s) | 4.2 |
Lowering boom (s) | 2.6 |
Folding in bucket (s) | 2.9 |
Tipping bucket (s) | 2.2 |
Steering wheel rotations (L/R rev) | 4/5 |
With the hand throttle, the engine’s RPM can be adjusted to suit the given application and to the needs of any hydraulic equipment.
Operation is soft and seamless when using the two separate pedals for driving forward or backward. The pedals are operated with the right foot, and they offer a relaxing and ergonomic driving position.
The EasyDrive system is well-suited to situations in which there are a great number of users, e.g., for rentals, in stables and for private users. Operators quickly get used to handllng the loader in a safe and efficient manner with the EasyDrive system.
The engine’s RPM is governed by a gas pedal operated with your right foot. With the ProDrive system, the engine’s RPM can also be adjusted by means of a hand throttle, allowing for an efficient use of hydraulic equipment, such as lawn mowers.
The direction of travel and speed are adjusted softly and seamlessly with the left foot pedal without you needing to move your foot. The machine is operated simply by pressing the pedal forward or backard for driving, while the loader remains stationary when the pedal is in the middle position.
One great advantage of the ProDrive system is the ability to use the foot throttle in order quickly to adjust the engine’s RPM for faster lifting and for more power, or else for calm and silent driving when the power is not needed. The ProDrive system is well-suited for work requiring a high degree of precision, e.g., working on green areas, stone paving and demolition work.
The direction of travel is selected by a button on the loader’s control stick.
With the Automotive drive system, the engine’s RPM can also be adjusted by a hand gas throttle, allowing for an efficient use of hydraulic equipment, such as lawn mowers.
The loader’s driving speed and the engine’s RPM are regulated by a gas pedal operated with the right foot.
At your left foot, there is a combined brake and clutch that allows you manually to reduce the driving speed, even at a high RPM, e.g., during loading work or when using equipment requiring a high engine RPM.
The drive system is easy to run and is excellent for loading, as well as for more continuous driving along roads and streets. Operating the system can be likened to driving a car with an automatic transmission.