Product Description

The XC968 is a large heavy-duty articulated wheel loader, designed as a flagship model for high-intensity operations in quarries, open-pit mines, large-scale earthwork projects, ports, and bulk material storage yards. It integrates advanced power systems, robust structural design, and intelligent control technology, balancing high productivity, fuel economy, and long-term reliability. Equipped with a 192kW high-performance turbocharged diesel engine and a 3.5–4.0m³ large-capacity wear-resistant bucket, it delivers exceptional breakout force and efficient loading/transporting performance, capable of handling various heavy materials such as ore, sand, gravel, and construction raw materials. The optimized electronic control transmission and hydraulic system ensure stable operation under heavy-load conditions, while the reinforced frame and heavy-duty drive axle enhance adaptability to harsh working environments. With a humanized cab and convenient maintenance layout, it ensures operator comfort during long shifts and reduces downtime, serving as a core reliable equipment for medium to large-scale engineering and industrial operations.

Product Advantages

• Powerful & Energy-Saving: Equipped with a 192kW 4-valve electronically controlled diesel engine that meets strict emission standards, featuring turbocharging and desert-type air filter design to prevent dust entry, adapting to heavy-dust working conditions. The engine delivers strong low-speed high torque and abundant power reserve, while the optional variable-fixed hydraulic system achieves more than 15% energy saving, reducing comprehensive fuel consumption effectively.

• Robust & Durable Structure: Front and rear frames adopt a new platform with excellent overall rigidity and strong load-bearing capacity; key structural parts are designed with finite element analysis and manufactured by flexible welding technology to enhance impact resistance and eliminate local weak points. The 3.5–4.0m³ thickened bucket with wear-resistant cutting edges and reinforced bucket teeth, paired with a heavy-duty reinforced dry drive axle, extends service life for long-term high-intensity operations.

• Intelligent & Smooth Operation: Adopts an electronically controlled fixed-shaft gearbox with electro-hydraulic control, equipped with automatic gear shift switch (KD function) and four forward/four reverse gears, realizing smooth shifting and simplifying operation. The full-hydraulic flow-amplified steering system is light and flexible, with hydraulic and mechanical double steering limits to reduce steering impact, improving operation comfort and reliability.

• Comfortable & Comprehensive Safety: The fully enclosed integral cab is mold-formed, with large front and rear windshields for wide panoramic vision. It is equipped with a shock-absorbing air suspension seat, digital combination instrument, and multi-functional player; key parts such as the floor and inner wall are pasted with noise-reducing damping materials to reduce vibration and noise. Safety devices include air-over-oil four-wheel disc brake, park brake with low-pressure protection, seat belt, and emergency stop button, ensuring all-around operational safety.

• Easy Maintenance & Versatile: The hood adopts a top-turning design with large side doors and a large opening angle, making daily cleaning and maintenance convenient; routine maintenance parts are easily accessible at ground level. It supports optional attachments including 3.0–6.0m³ buckets, large high-dump arms, side dumpers, grapples, and forks, expanding application scope to meet diverse working needs.

Product Parameters

Product Applications

• Quarry & Mining Operations: Suitable for shoveling, loading, and transporting rock, gravel, and ore in quarries and small open-pit mines, providing efficient support for aggregate production and mining auxiliary operations, capable of coping with high-intensity heavy-load working conditions.

• Port & Logistics Yards: Applied to loading, unloading, and transporting bulk goods (coal, cement, grain) in ports, docks, and large logistics yards, improving handling efficiency and reducing manual labor intensity, adapting to large-volume material handling needs.

• Large-Scale Construction Projects: Used for massive earthmoving, foundation digging, and construction material transportation in highways, bridges, and high-rise building projects, meeting the needs of medium to large-scale construction operations and ensuring efficient progress.

• Industrial & Municipal Engineering: Suitable for material handling in steel mills, coal yards, and industrial parks; also used for urban road construction, garbage collection and transportation, and snow removal in winter, adapting to diverse municipal and industrial work needs.

• Agricultural & Special Scenarios: With optional attachments, it can be used for large-scale farm material transportation, farmland leveling, and rural infrastructure construction, realizing multi-purpose use in various fields.

Operation Guidelines

1 .Pre-Operation Inspection

Check the levels of engine oil, coolant, hydraulic oil, and fuel, and supplement them in time if insufficient to avoid equipment damage caused by lack of fluids; check the oil quality and replace it if it deteriorates.

Inspect the tires for wear, bulges, or air leakage; check the tire pressure and adjust it to the standard value if necessary; inspect the wheel bolts for looseness and tighten them if needed to ensure safe travel.

Verify the bucket, bucket teeth, and connecting pins for looseness, wear, or deformation; replace damaged parts in time; check the bucket cylinder and hydraulic hoses for oil leakage.

Check the cab safety devices (seat belt, emergency stop button), lights, horn, and rearview mirror to ensure they work normally; clean the cab windows and mirrors for clear vision; check the digital instrument for normal display.

Inspect the air filter (especially the desert-type air filter) for dust accumulation and clean or replace the filter element if necessary; check the radiator for blockage and clean it to ensure good heat dissipation.

2 .Starting & Operation

Enter the cab, fasten the seat belt, adjust the seat height and steering wheel position, and confirm that the control lever is in the neutral position; check the instrument panel for fault alarms.

Insert the key, turn to the "ON" position, wait for the system self-check (about 20 seconds), and confirm that there is no fault alarm on the instrument panel.

Press the start button to start the engine, idle for 3–5 minutes to warm up the engine and hydraulic system, avoiding direct heavy-load operation to protect core components such as the engine and gearbox.

Select the appropriate work mode (light/medium/heavy) according to the working task; operate the control lever to control the lifting and lowering of the bucket, and the tilting of the bucket; use the steering wheel to control the travel direction, and the accelerator and brake pedals to control the travel speed.

During operation, avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration, or sharp turns; operate the control lever smoothly to prevent impact on the hydraulic system and structural components; use the automatic gear shift function reasonably to reduce operation intensity.

After operation, park the machine on level ground, lower the bucket to the ground, idle for 2–3 minutes to cool the engine and hydraulic system, turn off the engine, pull out the key, and clean the machine surface to remove dust and debris.

3 .Safety Notes

Do not overload the bucket beyond its rated load (6.5 Ton) or rated capacity (4.0m³) to avoid structural damage, hydraulic system failure, or rollover accidents.

Do not operate the loader on slopes steeper than 30°; avoid turning on slopes, and park the machine on level ground when stopping to prevent slipping; use the park brake when parking for a long time.

Keep a safe distance (at least 8 meters) from personnel, vehicles, and obstacles during operation; prohibit personnel from standing under the bucket or near the machine’s working area to avoid safety accidents.

Stop the engine and cut off the power supply before performing maintenance, inspection, or part replacement; hang a warning sign to prevent misoperation by others; do not disassemble hydraulic components under pressure.

Do not operate the loader in severe weather such as heavy rain, strong wind, heavy fog, or thunderstorm; avoid operating in high-temperature environments for a long time to prevent overheating of core components.

FAQ

Q1: What is the fuel consumption of the XC968 under standard working conditions?

A1: Under standard loading and transporting conditions, the fuel consumption is approximately 18–25 L/h, which may vary slightly according to the operating load, working environment, and operation habits. The optional energy-saving hydraulic system can further reduce fuel consumption by 15% or more, and the fuel consumption per hour is comparable to that of a 5-ton loader.

Q2: Can the XC968 work in harsh environments such as heavy dust or high temperature?

A2: Yes. The XC968 is equipped with a desert-type air filter to prevent dust entry, adapting to heavy-dust working conditions; the large-capacity high-efficiency radiator ensures good heat dissipation, enabling reliable operation in high-temperature environments up to 55°C. The reinforced structure also ensures stable operation in various harsh working conditions.

Q3: What is the standard warranty period of the XC968?

A3: The standard warranty period is 1 year or 2,000 working hours (whichever comes first). We also provide customized extended warranty services (1–3 years) according to customers’ needs, and engineers are available to provide overseas after-sales service if required.

Q4: What types of attachments are compatible with the XC968?

A4: The standard configuration is a 3.5–4.0m³ heavy-duty bucket. Optional attachments include 3.0–6.0m³ buckets (rock, general-purpose), large high-dump arms, side dumpers, hydraulic grapples, forks, and quick couplers, which can be replaced according to different working needs such as material handling, rock breaking, and snow removal.

Q5: How often should routine maintenance be performed?

A5: Routine maintenance (oil change, filter replacement, air filter cleaning) should be performed every 250 working hours; minor maintenance (hydraulic system inspection, tire pressure adjustment, lubrication) every 500 working hours; major maintenance (engine overhaul, gearbox inspection, drive axle maintenance) every 2,000 working hours. The hood’s large opening angle makes routine maintenance more convenient.

Q6: What should I do if the gearbox fails during operation?

A6: First, stop the engine immediately and cut off the power supply to avoid further damage. Check the gearbox oil level and oil quality; if the oil level is insufficient, supplement it in time. If there is abnormal noise or shifting failure, do not restart the machine; contact professional maintenance personnel for troubleshooting and repair, and avoid disassembly without professional guidance.