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AVANT Magazine 1-2016

AVANT Magazine 1-2016
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AVANT Magazine 1-2016

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Editorial Overview
The magazine discusses Avant Tecno's recent product launches, including the new 200 series and the fully electric Avant e5 loader. The company is actively participating in trade fairs, notably the Bauma Exhibition in Munich.
New Avant 200 Series
The redesigned Avant 200 series is tailored for private use, such as yard maintenance and snow ploughing. Key enhancements include a larger battery, increased fuel capacity, and improved stability, featuring a Kohler 25 hp engine, a multi-function display, and a certified safety frame.
Avant e5 Loader
The Avant e5 is a fully electric loader designed for zero emissions and low noise, ideal for indoor operations, and is showcased at the Bauma Exhibition.
New Attachments
Avant introduces new attachments like the edge trimmer and weed brush for efficient lawn and garden maintenance. The edge trimmer offers adjustable cutting depth, while the weed brush features a steel brush for effective weed removal.
Avant 225 Model
The Avant 225 model, with a powerful Kohler engine and improved hydraulics, offers better performance for tasks like snow blowing and lawn mowing, praised for its enhanced capabilities.
Exhibition Participation
Avant Tecno's participation in the Bauma Exhibition is highlighted, showcasing multiple loaders and attachments at a major event with extensive land area and numerous exhibitors and visitors.
Conclusion
The magazine concludes with a message from Jani Käkelä, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing, expressing excitement for upcoming exhibitions and new product launches.
Specifications and Features
The document outlines features of Avant mowers, highlighting a new floating system for free vertical movement and tilting, a bigger rear roller for stability, longer skid shoes, and standard hammer-type flails with optional Y and L type flails.
Avant Loaders History
Avant Loaders began 25 years ago, focusing on cost-effective machinery for tough agricultural tasks. The first loader was a skid steer with an 11-horsepower engine, designed for efficient cattle feed distribution. Avant expanded its product line, introduced diesel versions, and entered new markets, including Germany.
Product Development and Export
Avant invests in product development, launching new series and focusing on design aesthetics. The company offers seven model series and 165 attachments, with engine power ranging from 13 hp to 57 hp, exporting to over 50 countries.
Manufacturing and Production
Avant Tecno emphasizes in-house manufacturing, producing loaders in their own factory. Production evolved from one loader per day to one per hour, supported by a modular product structure and Lean Thinking, with significant investments in automation and infrastructure.
Company Culture and Employee Experience
Long-term employees highlight Avant Tecno's supportive work environment and growth opportunities, valuing a family-owned business culture, contributing to low employee turnover and a strong sense of community.
International Expansion and Showrooms
Avant expanded its presence with new showrooms in Belgium and Germany, enhancing customer service and sales capabilities. The Belgian showroom marked a rebranding to Avant Machinery NV, focusing on the Avant brand.
Anniversaries and Achievements
Avant's distributors in Switzerland and Austria celebrated significant anniversaries, showcasing the brand's growth and market presence. The Avant 225 model received a Gold Medal Award in Poland for innovation.
Case Study - Sussex Campsite
An Avant 750 tool carrier is used at a Sussex campsite, demonstrating versatility with various attachments for tasks like power washing and towing caravans.
Introduction to Avant Loaders
The document highlights the versatility of Avant loaders, particularly the 750 model used by Scotts Farm Camping, powered by a Kubota 4-cylinder diesel engine, offering 36 kW (49 hp) and featuring a 2-speed hydrostatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and articulated design, capable of handling loads up to 1.4 tonnes.
Expansion into the US Market
Finnish entrepreneur Jukka Lyly-Yrjänäinen introduced Avant Loaders to the US market in 2011, navigating regulatory landscapes and establishing Avant Tecno USA on May 1, 2012.
Operational Setup and Growth
Jukka set up operations in Chicago, securing legal documents, office space, and developing sales strategies. Avant Tecno USA expanded rapidly, moving to a larger facility in 2014 to accommodate growing operations and support staff.
Market Penetration and Success
Avant Loaders successfully penetrated the US market, particularly in New England and the Midwest, with expansion into the Southeastern and Western regions, achieving annual sales growth of 50% to 100%, establishing a strong dealer network.
Conclusion
Avant Tecno USA effectively introduced a unique product to a saturated market, offering versatility and safety to various industries, from small contractors to large landscaping firms.
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Catalog excerpts

AVANT Magazine 1-2016-1

AVANT TECNO CUSTOMER MAGAZINE 1/2016 25 years of Avant p. 15 The new Avant Centers in Belgium and Germany p. 20

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AVANT Magazine 1-2016-2

AVANT ORIGINAL PARTS Telescopic boom service kit Combatibility: R series, 400 series, 500 series starting from 2008, 600 series, 745 and 750 until the year 2011 Includes all the pivot pins, bearing and slide pieces needed for the service of the boom weather cover for 200 series weather cover for 419–760i transport cover for 200 series transport cover for 419–640 transport cover for 700 series space-saving possible to use with one hand strong aluminum frame Avant printing Product number: 66164

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AVANT Magazine 1-2016-3

Editorial Full speed towards spring and summer This spring is truly action filled at Avant. We have launched new exciting products during winter and are about to launch more during the spring. The new 200 series was presented to Avant importers in October 2015 and now it is already in full production. We also had journalists visiting us in March to see our new e5, which is a fully electric battery operated loader. Spring is also a high season for all the different trade fairs and shows Avant takes part in. The biggest show this spring is most definitely Bauma in Munich 11.–17. April. The new...

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AVANT Magazine 1-2016-5

200 When the previous Avant 200 series was brought to market, it was something that had never been seen before. A multipurpose loader for private use was a concept that did not exist. The 200 series has been a phenomenal success, and over the years hundreds of heroic jobs have been carried out with the machines that have provided plenty of topics for conversation at dinner tables. The new 200 series continues along the same great basic idea and provides private individuals with the opportunity to operate an easy-to-use loader in yard maintenance, snow ploughing, renovation projects for the yard...

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AVANT Magazine 1-2016-6

The new AVANT 200 More space for equipment Avant 225 with 25 hp 4-stroke petrol engine Larger 14 l fuel tank As much as 50 l/min auxiliary hydraulics oil flow

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AVANT Magazine 1-2016-7

series Certified ROPS safety frame with FOPS canopy Easy to use: • Avant quick attachment system for attachments and multi connector for hydraulic hoses • Easily operated, well-positioned controls • Safe and easy access to driver’s seat • Multi function display: fuel gauge, hour meter, engine function indicators, road traffic kit indicators • Avant 225 with Kohler 25 hp Electric Fuel Injection petrol engine starts easily in any situation – no choke required • Compact dimensions Well thought-out Avant ergonomics: More spacious cockpit Multi connector for attachment hydraulics hoses More legroom...

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AVANT Magazine 1-2016-8

Cab L Suspension seat with heater and arm rests Available options for the Avant 200 series: Attchment control switch pack Rear auxiliary hydraulics Wheel weight 14 kg Anti slip valve Tractor or grass profile tyres 8

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AVANT Magazine 1-2016-9

hen the design of the new Avant 200 series began, the starting points included an ease of use and comfort of operation, increased work efficiency, and even better safety than before. One of the most important new technical features of the new Avant 200 series can be found in the chassis. The machine is 20 mm wider and 60 mm longer than its predecessor, which improves stability, among other things. The operator can see this especially in better ergonomics and more spacious legroom. Thanks to the new chassis there is LED work light kit: 2 front, 1 rear also more storage space for tools etc. In...

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AVANT Magazine 1-2016-10

When more power is needed • Powerful Kohler 25 hp Electric Fuel Injection engine • Auxiliary hydraulics 50 l/min • Enough power for a snow blower, 1500 mm lawn mower etc. The real multi task machine • Powerful 20 hp petrol engine • Astoundingly efficient • Safety belt and ROPS/FOPS safety canopy as standard

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AVANT Magazine 1-2016-11

New Avant 225 – Better in every aspect! When the news of the new Avant 225 was released, Ari Murtoniemi was one of the first customers to put in an order. “I had already been thinking about upgrading our Avant for a while. At some point I also thought about the 400 series. But when I contacted the factory, I was informed that the 200 series is experiencing a total change. I decided to wait and see”, says Ari Murtoniemi. “After I found out the release schedule of the new machine, I decided to sell the old one. My timing was very lucky, and I got the machine sold the same day. Then it was good...

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AVANT Magazine 1-2016-12

Edge trimmer The Avant edge trimmer is the perfect attachment for trimming the edges of lawns, hedges, flower beds etc. It consists of a hydraulically operated trimmer mounted next to a cutting disc. The cutting disc cuts lawn precisely where you want and the hydraulic trimmer breaks up any soil or lawn that is left to the side of the cutting disc. The edge trimmer leaves a good looking finish to any garden thanks to its adjustable cutting depth and precise control. The renewed edge trimmer is equipped with a manually extendable arm and can be positioned to the right or left side, or to the center...

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AVANT Magazine 1-2016-13

Collecting lawn mower 1200 material for composting. The collector’s capacity is as big as 210 litres, which enables the cutting of small to medium sized areas. Emptying the collector is very easy: lift the mower up from the ground with Avant’s boom and then tilt the mower downward until the grass waste pushes the lid open and the waste comes out. With the Avant collecting mower 1200 you can easily do the mowing and collect the clippings. Thanks to its excellent suction power collecting leaves from the lawns is also possible. The mulching blades of the mower crush the grass clippings, leaves etc....

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AVANT Magazine 1-2016-14

Flail mower The flail mower is a drum-type cutter, designed for cutting long grass, scrub, bush and similar vegetation. It will cut up to 20 mm thick tree branches with ease. The flail mower is the optimal cutting device for places where you need a lot of cutting power and a rougher cut will do. The most common applications for the flail mower are places with taller vegetation like meadows, road banks, yard areas etc. • New cutting deck design – improves the cutting result and requires less power from the engine and hydraulics • New shaft – flails are mounted in spiral on the shaft which makes...

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