Continuing its relationship with Liebherr, the new Claas telescopic loader is powered by a 73hp Yanmar four-cylinder engine. This powertrain meets Stage V exhaust emission requirements with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and diesel oxidation catalytic converter (DOC), meaning AdBlue is not required.

Claas says the positioning of the engine behind the cab also serves as a counterweight. The optional reverse fan helps to keep the radiator clean by automatically reversing the direction of rotation, and can also be manually activated by the operator.

The maximum loading and stacking height with loading forks is 4.8m, while the maximum reach is 2.69m

The loader is fitted with a ground drive hydrostat and two-speed automatic gearbox. Two gear ranges can be selected with a rocker switch, with a ground speed of up to 20km/h in range one, and up to 40km/h in range two. Automatic gear shift is available in both gear ranges.

The new 738T has a bucket pivot point height of 4.96m and a maximum articulated tipping load of 3,800kg. The maximum loading and stacking height with loading forks is 4.8m, while the maximum reach is 2.69m. Through the Z-bar linkage, the headstock can rotate up to 172°.

The loader has a hydraulic capacity of 93l/min, with an additional high-flow pump option of a second 28l/min pump for increased flow. A double-acting hydraulic control circuit can be fitted to both the front and the rear, while free-flow return can also be specified if required.

The 738T features the Sinus steering system, which is a combination of articulated and rear axle steering, to achieve an articulation angle on either side of 30°. It features a turning radius at the bucket edge of 4.22m, and an inside turning radius of 1.49m. Meanwhile, the articulated pivot joint allows the front and rear sections to pivot by up to 8° on each side.

For repetitive loading tasks, the optional Smart Loading package allows for programmable lift height and lowering depth limits, automatic bucket return and dynamic load limit control.

All information regarding the telescopic boom and implement carrier operations are displayed on the 9in touchscreen terminal located on the right A-pillar.

Automatic retraction of the telescopic boom in combination with automatic bucket return and transition to the lowest lowering depth limit point can be carried out with a single joystick movement. The optional end-of-travel damping for the lifting and lowering kinematics can also be set individually on the terminal.