234B/T234B LOADER

The 234B series loaders are an excellent choice on

the deck or in the mill yard. The 234B and T234B
are designed and built for high production logging
operations and high duty cycle delimbing.

BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES:

Quiet, efficient, Tigercat FPT Tier 4f engine Wide stance, forest duty undercarriage, T234B
• Perfectly matched to the 234B duty cycle • Long track frames for rock solid stability and high flotation
• Simple, reliable SCR emission control technology • High clearance carbody and powerful tractive effort
for excellent infield mobility
• High performance with low fuel and DEF consumption
• Designed and built by Tigercat for full forest duty cycles
Efficient load sensing hydraulic system
• Extremely fuel efficient for reduced cost per tonne Rigid, fabricated subframe, 234B
• Generously sized for excellent stability
Dedicated, energy recovery swing system
• Closed loop drive feeds power back to the engine when Optional AC16 articulating carrier
swing decelerates, reducing fuel consumption and • Powerful tractive effort and towing capacity for demanding
recovering energy for other machine functions mill yard applications
• Dedicated swing system for quick cycles and enhanced Excellent service access
machine performance in delimbing applications • Valves are conveniently located under the walk-up platform
High capacity swing system • Platform access to engine and daily service points
• Large diameter, high capacity bearing • Swing-out door to access hydraulic pumps and filters
• High torque starts and smooth stops Spacious, ergonomic operator’s station
Heavy duty strength-to-weight optimized boom • Very quiet operating environment (64 - 68 dB)
• Robust, well-protected cylinders and large diameter pins • Excellent climate control, heated/cooled seats, window blinds
• Designed for heavy lifting and high duty cycle delimbing • High visibility instrumentation and engine monitoring system
 SPECIFICATIONS

234B T234B
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH less boom and steps 4 900 mm (193 in) 5 260 mm (207 in)
WIDTH 2 590 mm (102 in) 3 430 mm (135 in)
HEIGHT 3 530 mm (139 in) 4 395 mm (173 in)
HEIGHT with cab tilted for transport N/A 3 555 mm (140 in)
GROUND CLEARANCE N/A 700 mm (27 in)
WEIGHT less grapple 15 130 kg (33,350 lb) 24 090 kg (53,100 lb)
POWER
ENGINE Tier 4f Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 4f Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 4f
RATED 125 kW (168 hp) @ 2,200 rpm 125 kW (168 hp) @ 2,200 rpm
PEAK 129 kW (173 hp) @ 1,900 rpm 129 kW (173 hp) @ 1,900 rpm
ENGINE Tier 2 Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 2 Tigercat FPT N67 Tier 2
RATED 160 kW (215 hp) @ 1800 rpm 160 kW (215 hp) @ 1800 rpm
PEAK 160 kW (215 hp) @ 1800 rpm 160 kW (215 hp) @ 1800 rpm
COOLING Side-by-side aluminum radiator, oil cooler, charge air cooler Side-by-side aluminum radiator, oil cooler, charge air cooler
and A/C condenser and A/C condenser
FAN Fixed pitch, high flow Fixed pitch, high flow
Optional Flexxaire® variable pitch, reversing Flexxaire® variable pitch, reversing
FUEL CAPACITY 378 L (100 US gal) 450 L (120 US gal)
DEF CAPACITY Tier 4f 43 L (11 US gal) 43 L (11 US gal)
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
PUMP, MAIN Piston Piston
PUMP, SWING Piston, pressure compensated Piston, pressure compensated
RESERVOIR 200 L (55 US gal) 200 L (55 US gal)
FILTRATION (4) Spin-on, 7 micron full-flow (4) Spin-on, 7 micron full-flow
CYLINDER, HOIST 165 mm (6.5 in) bore 165 mm (6.5 in) bore
CYLINDER, STICK 140 mm (5.5 in) bore 140 mm (5.5 in) bore
CYLINDERS, STABILIZER (4) 165 mm (6.5 in) bore, bolt-on bi-directional lock valves N/A
ROTATING UPPER
SWING DRIVE 9 rpm variable, 360˚ continuous rotation 9 rpm variable, 360˚ continuous rotation
Swing priority and energy recovery Swing priority and energy recovery
SWING BEARING 1 190 mm (47 in) ball circle diameter; Internal gear teeth 1 190 mm (47 in) ball circle diameter; Internal gear teeth
Double reduction planetary gearbox Double reduction planetary gearbox
ENCLOSURE Walk-up platform Walk-up platform
COUNTERWEIGHT 910 kg (2,000 lb) 1 590 kg (3,500 lb)
Optional N/A 2 270 kg (5,000 lb)
SUBFRAME
LENGTH less steps 4 290 mm (169 in) N/A
SUPPORT BASE 3 810 mm x 4 650 mm (150 in x 183 in) N/A
STABILIZER PADS 585 mm x 710 mm (23 in x 28 in) N/A
UNDERCARRIAGE
TRACK FRAMES N/A F6-140 heavy duty forestry; Integral track guides/ramp angles
TRACK CHAIN N/A F8/D6D 203 mm (8 in) pitch sealed and greased
FINAL DRIVE N/A (2) Axial piston motors; Infinitely variable speed
TRACTIVE EFFORT N/A 187 kN (42,000 lbf)
GEARBOX N/A Triple reduction planetary type with brake
FRONT IDLER N/A Hydraulic track adjuster; Spring shock absorber
ROLLERS, UPPER N/A (2) D6D excavator type
Optional N/A Bolt-on slides
ROLLERS, LOWER N/A (8) D6 single and double flange tractor type
TRACK SHOE N/A 760 mm (30 in) triple grouser
Optional N/A 915 mm (36 in) triple grouser
915 mm (36 in) triple grouser tri-track
BRAKES
SWING N/A Friction disc; Automatic spring applied, hydraulic release
TRACK N/A Friction disc; Manual spring applied, hydraulic release
 234B T234B
BOOM
MAXIMUM REACH 9 750 mm (32 ft) 9 750 mm (32 ft)
LIFT CAPACITY 14 740 kg (32,500 lb) @ 3,35 m (11 ft) 14 740 kg (32,500 lb) @ 3,35 m (11 ft)
5 670 kg (12,500 lb) @ 7,6 m (25 ft) 5 670 kg (12,500 lb) @ 7,6 m (25 ft)
ELECTRICAL
BATTERY (2) 950 CCA, 12 v (2) 950 CCA, 12 v
ALTERNATOR 80 amp, 24 v 80 amp, 24 v
SYSTEM VOLTAGE 24 v 24 v
LIGHTING Halogen, (2) boom mounted, (3) cab mounted, Halogen, (2) boom mounted, (3) cab mounted,
(1) engine house; (1) service, engine house (1) engine house; (1) service, engine house
Optional LED lighting package LED lighting package
OPERATOR’S STATION
CAB Insulated, pressurized and isolation mounted; Forward sloping, tinted polycarbonate windshield with intermittent wiper; Sliding tinted
side windows; Polycarbonate skylight; Window blinds for windshield and skylight; A/C, heater, defroster and pressurizer
3-speed fan; Dome light; Cell phone holder; (2) 12 v power points; CB radio
AM/FM digital stereo with CD player and auxiliary input port; Bluetooth® audio and hands-free calling
Electronic control system with colour LCD display screen for machine monitoring and function adjustment
SEAT Heavy duty suspension, fully adjustable, heated and cooled
OPERATOR CONTROLS
BOOM Electronic joystick Electronic joystick
Optional Hydraulic joystick Hydraulic joystick
STABILIZERS Electric switches N/A
SWING Foot operated, pilot valve Foot operated, pilot valve
TRAVEL N/A Foot operated, pilot valve
O T H E R S TA N D A R D E Q U I P M E N T
Delimber/bar saw slasher hydraulics 760 mm (30 in) cab riser
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Tigercat LG4053, LG5057T grapples, continuous rotation Tigercat LG4053, LG5057T grapples, continuous rotation
Other grapples available; Live Heel Other grapples available; Live heel
Grapple saw hydraulics Grapple saw hydraulics
Circle saw slasher hydraulics Delimber/slasher hydraulics
Self-propelled hydraulics Circle saw slasher hydraulics
760 mm (30 in) cab riser 1 575 mm (62 in) ‘mill yard’ cab riser
RemoteLogTM 8482 telematics system F6-152 undercarriage
RemoteLogTM 8482 telematics system

ALL ENGINE POWER VALUES ARE QUOTED AT NET POWER, AS PER SAE J1349.
TIGERCAT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND THESE SPECIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS MAY VARY SUBJECT TO MACHINE OPTIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS.
FOR THE MOST CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS PLEASE REFER TO THE TIGERCAT WEBSITE OR MOBILE APP.

234B LOADER T234B LOADER

3,02 m
(9 ft 11 in)
4,39 m
(14 ft 5 in)

9,75 m (32 ft) 2,67 m 9,75 m (32 ft) 2,84 m

(8 ft 9 in) (9 ft 4 in)

AC16 CARRIER
The AC16 articulating carrier is designed and built by
Tigercat for mill yard duty applications. With forest duty
axles and powerful tractive effort, the four-wheel drive AC16
handles tough terrain and towing applications with ease.
Optional integrated bunks are also available.
 ACCESSIBILITY

A QUIET, SPACIOUS, ERGONOMIC

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
ensures that the operator concentrates full attention
on the essential tasks of merchandising and loading.

Convenient platform access to the engine and daily service points.

The compartment is neat and spacious.

All valves are located underneath the walk-up platform for clear and A quiet, spacious, ergonomic operating environment ensures
easy access with neat hydraulic and electrical routings. that the operator concentrates full attention on the essential
tasks of merchandising and loading.

TIGERCAT FPT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

Tigercat FPT Tier 4f engines offer quick load response, low operating costs and high
power density, combined with excellent fuel economy.
The second-generation common rail fuel injection system provides top performance
in the most demanding applications.
Tigercat FPT Tier 4f emission technology is simple and reliable. The Tier 4f
configuration meets emission standards without complex add-on components. The
key is the patented selective catalyst reduction (SCR) after-treatment system.
Tigercat FPT engines offer improved reliability and lower long-term maintenance
costs – the clear power choice for forestry and off-road industrial applications.
234B-T234B1.2-0919

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