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AHV-IV™ Articulated Hydrostatic Vehicles

Mertz 25

  • 50,OOOlb - 60,OOOlb PF versatility
  • High capacity, hydraulic cooling
  • Simplified operator controls
  • Articulated, oscillated steering
  • Certified roll-over protection system (R.O.P.S.)
  • Low center of gravity
  • Centralized hydraulics
  • Proven reliability
  • Proven PLS technology

The AHV-IV vehicle is the latest advancement in PLS (Pre-loaded Stilt Structure) vibrator technology from Input/Output. In addition to simplified electronic-assisted operator controls, the AHV-IV offers a simplified hydraulic system which requires less hydraulic hose maintenance. The AHV-IV, also, offers increased horsepower, articulated steering, high-capacity hydraulic cooler, certified RO.P.S. protection, and enhanced Visibility for improved safety.

Specifications - Chassis
Engine DDA - Series 60, 12.7 L (450 BHP @1,900 RPM)
  DDA-6V-92A - DDEC (420 BHP @1,900 RPM)
  Optional DDA-8V-92TA (480 BHP @2,100RPM)
Air Cleaner Dry-type, 3-stage with pre-cleaner
Cooling Water-cooled radiator to +50"C (+122"F) for hot climate and -50"C (-S8"F) for ccld climate
Air Compressor 12 CFM
System Warning Device Engine shut-down system for low engine oil pressure, high engine water temperature, and low coolant level
Fuel - Capacity 757.08 L (200 gal)
Drive Pumps 100 cc (6.1 in'); with electric displacement control
Drive Motors 100cc (6.1 in')
Frame Solid-steel frame for maximum strength and reliability; 35" articulated; hydraulic pcwer-steering; 16.5" oscillation center joint
Axles Inbeard planetary axle with enclosed wet disc brakes and differential lock
Transmission 4-speed, manual-shift; unsynchronized with spur gears; electric-shift interlock indicators; oplional 6-speed, pcwer-shift
Cab Fabricated-steel ccnstruction; high visibility with adjustable driver and passenger seat; two, 3-point
shoulder belts; air-conditioning, heater, defroster, wiper, dome light, and side-mounted mirrors
Electrical +24Vstari; +12Vrunwith105-ampalternatorandtwo,heavy-duty,+12-V,8Dbatteries; battery-disconnect switch
Winch - Capacity 13,608 kg (30,000 Ib)
Tire Options  
Logger 170,86,64 cm (67,34,25 in); 14 ply
SuperTerraGrip 167,109,64cm (66x43x25in); 14ply; tubeless
SandTIre 167,112x64em (66x44x25in); 16ply
Rock Lug 23.5 ,25; tubeless
Buggy  
Length 10.0 m (394 in)
Width 3.4m (134;n) for66x44tires; 2.44m (96in) for23.5x25tires
Height (cab only) 3.12 m (123 in)
Wheelbase 4.77 m (188 in)
Turning radius - inside 6.93 m (273 in)
Speed 26 km/hr (16 mph)
Gradeability 60%; 31" forward
Weights  
Gross vehicle Minimum 25,968 kg (57,250Ib)
Maximum* 29,937 kg (66,000Ib)
Hold-down Minimum 22,838 kg (50,350 Ib)
Maximum* 29,030 kg (64,000 Ib)
Front axle Minimum 13,789 kg (30,400Ib)
Maximum* 15,853 kg (34,950Ib)
Rear axle Minimum 12,179 kg (26,850Ib)
Maximum* 14,084 kg (31,050Ib)
  • Desired weight achieved with removable stide-an frame weights.
Specifications - Vibrator Actuator
Model P-wavevibrator; PLS362
PeakForce 275kN (61,800IbQ
PistonArea 132.9cm (20.6in)
MassWeight 3,573k9 (7,877Ib)
Driven Weight 1,771 kg (3,905Ib)
Usable Stroke 9.83 cm (3.87 in)
Frequency Limit 5 Hz to 250 Hz
MassAccumulators (2) 1L(0.26gal); in-line
LiftStroke 97cm (38in)
Balance Method Airbags
Isolation Method Airbags
Hydraulic System  
Pump (2) 119 cc (7.25 in'); Denison P-7
Servo valve Atlas 200H (with Pelton-modified DR~)
Opffonal Atlas 240H
Pilot valve MOOG
Filtration 3-micron absolute servofilter; 3.5-micronabsolute, high and low pressure, triple element
Accumulators (2) 10 L (2.5 gal); bladder-type
Heatexchanger Steelcore; multi-wingfan; hydraulically-driven
Reservoir 170 L (45 gal)
System Closed-loop
Base Plate  
Type Rectangular
Area 2.5 m' (3,876 in')
Clearance 46cm (18 in)

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