CUBEX

“…the benefits of the MV4 have not come at the expense of simplicity.”

With the introduction of the MV4 MacLean Engineering has raised the bar in the municipal vehicles segment of the market. The MV4 represents the accumulation of over 8 years of working with cities, contractors and other users of Municipal Vehicles to deliver the features they want, combined with the durability and versatility they need.

MacLean Engineering is a privately owned Canadian company specializing in the design, engineering, manufacturing and marketing of application specific machines for use in extreme environments. Established in 1973, founder Don Maclean sought to provide innovative mechanical solutions to challenges faced by potential customers in the underground hard rock mining industry. Where others saw “problems”, Don MacLean saw “opportunities” and the company quickly grew and expanded on that premise. Over the course of the last 10 years Maclean Engineering has explored opportunities to provide innovative solutions for customers outside the mining industry and now offers products for many “above ground” markets. In addition to a complete line of specialized mining equipment, MacLean Engineering’s diverse line of products now includes the following:

• The Municipal Vehicle and related attachments.
• Kanlan Attachments for narrow frame agricultural tractors.
• EKO environmental and recycling systems.
• Contract engineering and manufacturing.

The MacLean MV

The MacLean Municipal Vehicle is an innovative rear engine articulating tractor / tool carrier designed with the principal purpose of sidewalk snow removal in mind; however, the MacLean vision for this product was not limited to only sidewalk use. Understanding that the platform lent itself to many other applications, MacLean Engineering sought to broaden the appeal of the Municipal Vehicle by engineering features making it suitable to power a wide variety of attachments for use over all 4 seasons. Since its introduction in 2008, the MacLean MV has become a trusted “go to” solution for a growing customer base across North America.

Easy to operate and maintain, the MacLean MV now offers a wide variety of OEM attachments, including the following:

• Dual auger snow bowers in widths from 50” to 80”.
• High-output ribbon style snow blowers.
• Trip edge style angle plows in widths from 60” to 84”.
• Full trip angle plows.
• Folding 5-way plows.
• Fixed V plows.
• Rear mount grit spreaders.
• Rear mount anti-ice systems.
• Rear mount water tanks.
• Rotary sweepers.
• Asphalt and concrete planers.
• Finish mowers in 6’, 10’ and 14’ widths.
• Flail mowers in 74” and 88” widths.
• Boom flail mowers with 47” cutting head and over 13’ of reach.

The MacLean MV was developed with input from operators, mechanics and fleet managers and the new MV4 follows that same tradition. Customer feedback has played a very large role in the evolution of the MV, which has ultimately helped determine the configuration of the machine. “Customers have told us what is important to them and we have worked to produce a machine that exceeds their expectations”, says Scott Johnston, Technical Sales and Product Development Manager for the MV product line. The Maclean MV4 has been under development for several years and has undergone a rigorous testing protocol over all 4 seasons.

The MacLean MV4: Red is the new Green! 

Customers are quick to identify the MV as, “the red machine”. With the introduction of the MV4, the “red machine” is one of the first in class to offer a Tier 4 (interim) emission compliant engine. This new 4 cylinder Caterpillar engine helps the MV4 achieve both better fuel economy and reduced emissions without compromising power and performance.

Tier 4 (interim) emission compliance is only part of the appeal of the MV4. The Municipal Vehicle has received major enhancements improving comfort, ergonomics, ease of operation, durability, performance and serviceability, all contributing to the goal of increased “up” time and a lower overall cost of ownership.

The MV4 operators cab has been completely redesigned resulting in reduced interior noise levels, improved heating and cooling, improved visibility and improved ergonomics. Many subtle changes have produced major benefits for the operator.

The MV4 driveline has also been completely redesigned. An innovative new configuration reduces the number of maintenance intensive components in the driveline, such as universal joints, yolks, mechanical gearboxes and hanger bearings, and provides shift-on-the-fly capabilities. Operators no longer are required to bring the MV to a stop to shift the transmission between ranges. Shifting is as simple as pushing a switch. As well, axle capacity has been increased and the wet disc service brake feature has been maintained. A SAHR (spring applied hydraulic released) parking brake is now standard on the MV4, eliminating the use of any and all cables on the machine. All driveline components including hydraulic pumps, motors and the PTO clutch are heavy duty and suitable for use in demanding applications.

Under the redesigned rear hoods, attention was paid to improved serviceability, with a specific focus on access to filters and other service components. Access to components inside the cab service access door has also been improved.

MacLean Engineering is keen to advise that all of the benefits of the MV4 have not come at the expense of simplicity. Customers have clearly advised that complicated electronic controls and sophisticated electronic systems do not necessarily result in a better product. MacLean Engineering has maintained a focus on ease of operation and ease of service and looked to provide the right amount of technology for the application, rather than overcomplicate the machine.

The Maclean MV4 includes an extensive list of standard features and factory installed options, allowing the customer to custom tailor each machine to its intended application.

For more information visit MacLean Engineering’s website (www.macleanmv.com) or contact Cubex Ltd, the exclusive MacLean MV dealer for Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia (www.cubexltd.com).