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GRADALL INTRODUCES XL 5300 III
FOR BIG PRODUCTIVITY, VERSATILITY

NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH — Gradall Industries, Inc., has introduced the XL 5300 III excavator - the largest model in the Gradall® excavator family of on/off highway machines — with greater capacity as well as the ability to work efficiently in any direction.

The unique design, including front axle oscillation locks, enables this on/off highway wheeled model to work at the front, rear or either side of the machine without the need to lower outriggers or the optional front blade. While operators also can use outriggers if they wish for very big loads, the machine’'s excellent stability without extra stabilizer support allows this model to accomplish many different high productivity jobs faster, especially when moving big loads around a jobsite.

The XL 5300 III has an operating weight of 51,216 lbs. (23,231 kg) with a maximum lift capacity of 13,508 lbs. (6, 217 kg). Rated boom force is an impressive 24,941 lbs. (111 kN) while bucket breakout force is rated at 25,405 lbs. (113 kN).

The new model also features the job-proven Gradall boom, which has set the industry standard for excavator versatility. Because the entire boom tilts and telescopes, there's no loss of power through the entire dig cycle as it precisely positions buckets, grapples, hammers and other attachments to accomplish high production excavating, demolition, trenching, pavement removal and material loading and unloading with trucks. All boom movements are controlled with convenient joystick controls.

New operators can become more comfortable with this model faster thanks to a switch in the cap which provides a choice of SAE, Deere or Gradall joystick control patterns. The XL 5300 III also features the spacious new Gradall cab design with a host of standard comfort and convenience features including air conditioning, removable front window, radio and a large adjustable seating module. A standard "bucket shake" mode, controlled with a joystick button, allows operators to more evenly distribute fill dirt and rip-rap.

A single Detroit Diesel Mercedes engine delivers 173 horsepower to the upperstructure as well as the carrier. The chassis features the new Series III counterweight design that creates a shorter tail swing – a big plus when working in tight quarters or along highways. But even with a compact counterweight design, the machine has excellent working boom reach to 33 feet, 10 inches (10.3 m) and digging depth of 24 feet, 7 inches (7.5 m).

The four-wheel-drive undercarriage has rubber tires designed for mobility on rough terrain as well as on highways, where they won't damage the paved surface. Even while the machine is moving, the operator can change between standard and creeper travel mode to efficiently position the machine. Axles are equipped with internal wet-disc type service and parking brakes.

All Gradall Series III excavators have almost 70 percent parts commonality, simplifying the task of maintaining inventories to complete common service functions. Series III machines also have longer routine service intervals, and most service locations can be reached from ground level. A network of authorized distributors supports all Gradall excavators, supplying service advice and authorized Gradall parts.


For information and the name of your nearby distributor who can provide an on-site demonstration of the XL 5300 III, call Gradall at 330-339-2211. Fax 330-339-8468.

Gradall Industries, Inc., wholly owned by the Alamo Group, is the only company that designs and manufactures every one of its excavators in the U.S.
XL 5300 III BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
Horsepower 173 @ 2200 rpm
Engine Detroit OM 904 Off-Highway Certified
Weight 51,216 lbs (23,231 kg)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level* 33 ft., 10 in. (10.3 m)
Maximum Digging Depth* 24 ft., 7 in. (7.5m)
Boom Tilt 220° Continuous

* Machine equipped with 48" (1.2 mm) excavation bucket.
    This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) general economic and market conditions, including political and economic uncertainty in areas of the world where we do business; (ii) varying and seasonal levels of demand for our products and services; (iii) risks associated with acquisitions; (iv) credit risks from our financing of customer purchases; (v) risks arising from dependence on third-party suppliers; and (vi) costs of raw materials and energy, as well as other risks as detailed in the Company's SEC reports.



New Gradall XL 5300III Excavator