500 SERIES - Safety
Rigid articulation joint
The rigid articulation joint which doesn’t swing sideways is a very important feature in a machine of this size. Thanks to this rigid design the risk of tipping over of the machine is essentially smaller, because the rigid articulation joint will not allow excessive sideways movements and the whole weight of the machine acts as counterweight and keeps the chassis stable. Many AVANT operators already have a lot of positive experience of this feature.
Safety frame
The ROPS safety frame – a standard feature like the tinted plexiglass canopy - is a four post structure which really protects the operator, for instance when driving backward and accidentally hitting an obstacle. The ROPS frame and the optional FOPS canopy are tested and certified and comply with the relevant ISO standards.
Telescopic boom
The telescopic loader boom is an essential part of the great stability. The boom design allows you to keep the boom retracted and the load as close to the machine as possible, simply to be extended only when required.
Boom self levelling
The boom self levelling system can be mounted both on the standard fixed length boom and on the telescopic boom. Self levelling makes load handling easier, quicker and more precise.
Load sensor
The load sensor comes as standard in the new AVANT 500 series. Audible warning signals are heard if the rear wheels are about to lift off of the ground, warning the operator immediately should he, for example, inadvertently move the load away from the machine with the telescopic boom.
