The new TH Series telehandlers from New Holland is designed for a range of lifting and material transfer applications on jobsites. The three-model lineup features the TH7.42 PLUS, TH7.42 ELITE and TH9.35 PLUS and provides capacity, comfort, operating and styling updates.
Control Layout
Inside the 360° Vision Cab, operators can utilize a new 7-in. (178 mm) InfoView color LCD display in the right front corner. At a glance, operating information can be viewed, like ground speed, engine rpms and fuel levels, as well as the optional rearview camera when in reverse. Adjacent to the display, a new LED-based Load Moment Indicator (LMI) with stability risk level alerts the operator if the machine reaches the maximum authorized load condition.
Operators can also use a new armrest designed to maximize arm and wrist comfort when using the joystick. This armrest features an encoder that lets operators make machine adjustments and interact with the InfoView display without changing hand position. A new keypad is also found on the armrest and includes controls for a variety of operating modes, engine speed management, hydraulic power management, boom aggressiveness, the rearview camera and more.
A new joystick is mounted to the front of the armrest and integrates control of 3rd-function hydraulics, forward and reverse shuttling, transmission declutch and boom operation. With a continuous flow function, engine speed and auxiliary flow rate can be adjusted and activated on the joystick button to drive an attachment, like a broom or silage defacer. The engine speed control button lets the operator set and store rpm settings for operating a specific attachment.
Aside from controls, the can offers noise suppression and visibility. Due to several design developments and a quiet engine, in-cab noise levels are just 71 decibels, which is slightly louder than a normal conversation. Another aim in development was to reduce blind spots over the front of the boom, when raised and fully lowered. By combining a wide and deep front screen with slim ‘A’-pillars, operator visibility from the seat is supported. In addition, the new hood design not only provides a modern, dynamic look with New Holland’s signature Inspired by Nature styling, it provides more lateral visibility thanks to an aggressive slope.
Operating Modes
New Holland simplified operation with a selection of tailor-made modes designed for various jobs. Whether it’s fast operation or precision application, operators can adjust the joystick and boom response to meet high and low sensitivity needs. In Loading Mode, priority is given to fast shuttling and rapid boom movement for stacking large square bales on a trailer in the field. Handling Mode prioritizes smooth shuttling and boom operation, like when feathering commodity into a TMR mixer or making short movements in tight spaces. In Transport Mode, boom hydraulics are disabled, smooth power shuttling is enabled and two-wheel steer is engaged to provide safety.
Another feature is the new Forklift Mode, which simplifies stacking objects like bales. When engaged, operators control automatic boom extension and retraction to achieve a vertical pattern, just like a forklift operates.
When Active Bucket Shake is activated, operators press a button on the joystick and hold the joystick to the left or right. With this feature, rapid jiggling of the joystick left and right to release material is eliminated.
Performance
Under the hood is a Stage V-compliant 4.5-liter, four-cylinder engine built by FPT Industrial. These engines utilize ECOBlue HI-eSCR 2 emission technology and provide 1,000-hour service intervals. On the TH7.42 PLUS and TH9.35 PLUS, 133 maximum hp is delivered, while the TH7.42 ELITE packs 145 max hp to deliver more capacity.
Transferring power to the ground is a new 6Fx3R PowerShift transmission that is standard on all models. New gears provide shifting and acceleration, plus their ratios support performance on inclines and towing at high transport speeds. Directional changes are facilitated by a column-mounted power shuttle or the joystick. Three adjustment levels of shuttle response let operators adjust to the job at hand.
Another feature is the electrohydraulic self-leveling attachment system. This system replaces the compensation cylinder, which usually manages self-leveling, with a pair of angle sensors that transmit the boom’s position in real time to an electronic module. From there, the tilt cylinder’s oil flow requirement is calculated, resulting in self-leveling of an attachment. For operators, this means less material spillage from buckets and less maintenance because of fewer mechanical components.
To deliver constant hydraulic power, the TH Series is equipped with Hydraulic Power Management. With the push of a button on the keypad, engine speed automatically increases when the telehandler recognizes heavy loads.