Dingo K9-4 Yanmar, 2003 Technical Specifications
| SideShift or CenterMount | — |
| SAE dig depth (mm) | 1800 |
| Reach @ ground level (mm) | — |
| Loading height (mm) | — |
| Bucket width, min-max (mm) | 200-450 |
| Bucket breakout (kgf) | — |
| Dipper breakout (kgf) | — |
| Slew System | Hyd |
| Loader Bucket Capacity (m3) | 0.26 |
| Dump height (mm) | 1835 |
| Bucket width (mm) | 1050 |
| Bucket breakout (kgf) | — |
| Engine Make & Model | Yanmar 25.6 hp |
| Engine power (kW@rpm) | 17.6 cont@3600 |
| Engine displacement (lit) | — |
| Number of cylinders | 3 |
| Pump type | Gear |
| Pump flow (lit/min) | 47 |
| Relief valve pressure (bar) | 225 |
| Transmission type | — |
| Drive | — |
| Speeds, FR | 1/1 |
| Maximum speed (km/h) | 6 |
| Ride control (Std/Opt/NA) | — |
| Travel length (mm) | — |
| Travel height (mm) | — |
| Width (mm) | — |
| Turn circle radius without brakes (mm) | 1300 |
| Operating weight (kg) | — |
| Model | K9-4 |
Performance
Engine
The Dingo K9-4 Yanmar provides a reliable, 25.6 hp Yanmar engine. Featuring 17.6 kW of power at 3600 revolutions per minute, this engine is capable of achieving 6 km/h in maximum speed, making it ideal for operations that require high speed. Additionally, the provided gear pump system with a 47 liters/minute flow rate and a relief valve pressure of 225 bars helps ensure reliable performance in a variety of conditions.
Bucket Width
The Dingo K9-4 Yanmar features a maximum bucket width of 450mm. While this is sufficiently wide for most operations, it may be too narrow when larger loads need to be transported. This issue can be further compounded when considering the 0.26 m3 loading capacity of the bucket, which may be too small for certain applications. In addition, the 1050 mm extension of the bucket may prove to be inadequate in certain circumstances.
Digging Depth & Reach
The SAE dig depth of this particular model of the Dingo K9-4 Yanmar is 1800mm, making it suited well for the excavation of shallow trenches and small holes. However, this digging depth may not be sufficient when retrieving deeper objects such as pipes. Additionally, the lack of reach at ground level may make certain operations difficult to carry out.
Slew System
The Dingo K9-4 Yanmar is equipped with a reliable hydaulic slew system, providing an adequate degree of control over the arm for a variety of uses. This design is beneficial for activities that require precision and accuracy in their operations.
Overall Assessment
The Dingo K9-4 Yanmar is well-suited for operations that require speed, accuracy and precision. The 25.6 hp engine provides ample power for a variety of uses, at 6 km/h in maximum speed. However, its bucket width, digging depth and reach may be limited, and its loading capacity may be too small for certain applications. Additionally, access to certain objects may be impeded due to the lack of reach. In conclusion, the Dingo K9-4 Yanmar is best-suited for operations that do not require large or heavy objects, or operations that require precision.
