News and improvements at
iron horse flex 2
Read more about all the new features and improvements we're introducing with Flex 2 and
what this means for you as a user
LOTS OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NEW FLEX 2
Product development for us means listening to our users and trying to develop solutions and improvements that bring real benefits to our customers. Many of us are also Iron Horse users ourselves and understand the challenges that a rugged off-road machine faces on a daily basis.
In developing the new Flex 2, we've taken the popular chassis from the current Flex model and made a number of improvements and introduced new features, which you can read about below:
NEW FUNCTIONALITY
RADIO-CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC WINCH
WHAT:
A hydraulic winch driven by a hydraulic pump connected to the primary variator. NOTE Declutchable and with remote control.
WHY:
To minimise the need to run back and forth to the machine when winching timber.
OTHER INFO:
The function is standard for Flex 2.
The decoupling is activated by a mechanical lever on the machine and when starting operation via the remote control, the decoupling is automatically switched off.
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GREATER REAR WEIGHT IN THE CHASSIS
WHAT:
A double-weight balance weight at the back of the machine. Designed as a round bar and positioned to facilitate the winching of logs.
WHY:
To avoid the machine "standing on its nose" when unloaded and driving downhill or reversing. Also provides better traction when driving.
SUPPORT
FREEZE-PROTECTED ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE CABLES WITH LUBRICATION NIPPLES
WHAT:
Protective plate over the throttle cable attachment to the carburettor to minimise water ingress and custom-made lubrication nipples on both throttle and brake cables for clean blowing and lubrication.
WHY:
Although the wires have solid Teflon inner sheaths, moisture can accumulate and the wires can freeze - the cover plate and grease nipples both prevent and remedy this problem.
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SIMPLIFIED TAPE STRETCHING
WHAT:
Adjustment nuts repositioned for easier access with tools.
Spring washers with indication of correct tension.
WHY:
To make it quicker and easier to tension the drive belts so they don't slip off when driving sideways and to minimise wear.
NEW FUNCTIONALITY
OPENING GUARDRAIL
WHAT:
Protective bar in welded tubular construction that can be individually folded out on both sides of the machine.
WHY:
To facilitate service and maintenance and create more space for storage boxes and other proprietary equipment.
OTHER INFO:
Thesides of the tube archare suspended from the cargo cover and open outwards, forwards. Locked to the front of the machine with heavy duty buckles.
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STEEL DRIVE WHEEL
WHAT:
Steel drive wheels in an open construction instead of plastic .
WHY:
Stronger attachment to the drive axle prevents the drive wheels from turning on the axle, while the open design reduces the risk of mud and snow getting stuck in the wheels and causing unnecessary pressure on the drive belts.
NEW FUNCTIONALITY
CHARGING COIL FOR MOTOR
WHAT:
10 Amp charging coil with rectifier.
WHY:
To charge a battery and power the remote control for the winch, lighting and any electric fuse winch.
OTHER INFO:
Fuse panel feeding with automatic fuses. Space available for additional equipment.
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OPTIMIZED VARIATOR
VAD:
A more optimized and slightly larger variator, easily accessible behind the belt cover.
WHY:
To reduce belt wear and maximise traction throughout the machine's speed range.
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STURDIER HANDLEBARS
WHAT:
The steering lever has been reinforced in two places and has a different and more robust locking of the different driving positions that the lever can be set to.
WHY:
To prevent the steering lever tubes from bending and to simplify the locking of the steering lever position.
+MANY IMPROVEMENTS..
In addition to the items shown, several small but important improvements have been introduced with the launch of the Iron Horse Flex 2. Here are some pictures of these and if you would like to know more, please contact us for a review.
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