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Interior Evaluation, Controls, and Technical Specifications of the LiuGong TD-16N

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The presenter enters the cab of the LiuGong TD-16N to evaluate its interior. He immediately expresses surprise at the exceptional visibility, noting that the pre-cleaner and exhaust disappear from view from the operator's seat. He praises the large and comfortable cab, designed to be very quiet due to its full hydrostatic system. He highlights the simplicity and straightforwardness of the controls, including a touchscreen (optional, for the Trimble system). A concern for him is parts availability, which Carlos addresses by mentioning a parts depot in Houston and 35 dealers across America, with more growth expected. Finally, Carlos details the eight-way adjustable blade and various track configurations, including a wide track option (LGP), and the availability of a winch instead of a rear ripper for forestry applications.

Goal: Assess the interior comfort, control features, and discuss technical details like parts availability and blade options.

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  • LiuGong TD-16N Crawler Dozer LiuGong — The bulldozer being evaluated for its interior features and specifications

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looking around inside of that cab, which one gives you a better sense of where everything is located? This is where you This is your office all day long, day after day, month after month, and sometimes those little things actually make a big difference. Holy crap, Carlos. This this >> You can see everything from here. >> Yeah, it doesn't I mean, it it disappears. So, you have your column here, the pre-cleaner disappears, your exhaust disappears, and the visibility in here And this is a very big cab. >> Yeah, it's a very comfortable cab. >> And it's simple, straightforward. So, you've got a touchscreen here. I'm going to guess this is a touchscreen, Carlos? >> touch screens. Uh that one in the center is is optional. That is for the Trimble system. That At this moment it's it's optional. >> Wow. I love this machine. Huh. >> And it's full hydrostatic. So, the noise is is very low inside the cab. >> Really? Everything about this machine makes me want to be a dozer operator again. >> Maybe you can. >> I ran dozer for quite a few years. I ran the Komatsu D41P's. And then uh I bought a Case 1150G. This is a nice machine. >> Yeah. >> What about The thing that would frighten me about this machine is parts availability? >> Availability parts availability? >> Parts availability. Everything Everything breaks, Carlos. I don't care who you what name you are. Everything breaks. >> So, I we have a a spare parts depot in Houston. Liebherr has the main office for North America in Houston. So, we have parts there. >> How about dealer How's your dealer network? >> We have about 35 dealers in in America. >> 35 dealers in America. >> And and growing because we still have a lot of room to to grow. >> Huh. Huh. What do you guys think of this machine? What would you change about it? The price? I I would If I was buying another dozer, I would probably be seriously looking at this. Absolutely love this freaking design. Absolutely love this design. Look at your visibility in the back. Look at Is there Carlos, is there anything else I need to know about this machine before I let you get back to whatever it is you were doing? >> Uh maybe over there in the in the front? step there and diesel. >> So, you get right there, You can obviously gain right access right to it. So, it's it's it's not required it's not technically requiring a three-point hookup. You…

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