Squirrel 558 CS SD-D Crab Steer Soft Drive - Deluxe5.5m platform height - 7.5m reachThis model is ideal for installation & repairs of shade, wind and bird netting structures. Standard features include drive wheels are hydraulically steered by up to 30º each way, 70º in total, side swing cage, hydraulic electric three speed, large drive wheels with planetary drive hubs with fail-safe brakes, allowing the operator to work at maximum capacity of 180KG SWL on slopes.
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 | Steering Drive WheelsThese drive wheels are hydraulically steered by up to 30º each way, 70º in total. This allows driving straight down rows, the cage over-hanging one side, perfect for working on a wall or wind breaks Side Swing CageThis cage swing allows the operator to reach a greater area instantly without moving the base of the machine. |
Low back and Compact lengthThe Squirrel 558 CS has a low back and low profile bonnets. Cage, Cage trays, bonnets and frame back have large rounded corners so netting dose not get catch. The 558 CS is short in design (about .5m shorter than other machines the same height in the market) |  |
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Large storage areaThere is a large storage area in front of the engine bay 1.2m x 0.6m for storage box for wet weather gear, safety harness etc. | Fully Enclosed Engine CompartmentA V-twin cylinder 23hp Vangard petrol engine or Kubota 3 cylinder water cooled 23hp diesel is available. The exhaust is extended and piped low down to the rear of the Squirrel away from workers. The engine base is supported on springs to eliminate vibration making it very comfortable standing in the cage. |
Powerful Three Hydraulic Pump SystemHydraulics have the capacity to handle steep and adverse conditions. The system is protected by a very large 20-micron suction filter and smaller 5 micron return filter. Three hydraulic pumps are fitted - 1 pump for boom lift & side swing, 2 pumps for drive wheels. This 3-pump system keeps the pressure low. Three hydraulic oil tanks in the frame and 1 large cooling fan keep the oil cool. |
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 | Wide Twin Caster WheelsTwo independent caster wheels with an additional horizontal pivot provides a very smooth ride over uneven terrain or ruts. As one wheel falls into a rut the other stays at the original level. Effectively the depth of the rut is halved. This allows the operator to comfortably work safely and quickly. Most other makes of EWP’s caster wheel assembly is rigid, so the Squirrel is much more manoeuvrable in mounded or terraced rows. |
With large drive & caster wheel, more grip, less bogging, smother ride = increasing productivityThe larger wider wheels (left on the right side in each picture) are standard, make driving over large branches, wheel ruts and soft ground a lot easier and smoother, enabling the operator to continue driving and picking efficiently. On the left side of each picture is what most other makes of EWPs use. |
Drive wheels Ø790mm x 380mm wide 8 ply,Caster wheels Ø670mm x 200mm 8 ply. |
Genuine Foot ControlsThe SQUIRREL is a machine with unique foot controls, giving three dimensional movement without the operator shifting his feet. A wide seat belt holds the operator directly above the foot pedals giving a safe and comfortable working position. The fully adjustable spring centred foot pedals allow you to continue working with both hands free AT ALL TIMES. This proven feature alone makes the SQUIRREL the most efficient machine. Safe in and out of Cage The SQUIRRELs Cage: is safe and easy to enter and exit - no bending and twisting under hand rails. It is automatically closed and latched with 2 separate latches. As the rear seat belt is attached, getting in and out is safe and fast. To un-latch it requires 2 fingers to lift two latches, then push back. The latch handles are recessed in the back inside corner. The Squirrel gate is fully OHS safety compliant providing the safest way to access the cage, no bending and twisting your back as in other EWPs. |
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| | Hydraulic Three SpeedThree speed is a standard feature which operates independently from the variable engine rpm, enabling the operator to select a wide range of speeds for safe and faster operation. There is a toggle stick in the cage to change speeds, which can be done while driving.
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