Claimed benefits include less noise, minimised bucket vibration and reduced operator fatigue, enhancing the smooth-ride function already built into the machine, Viby says.
The Viby Attachment anti-vibration block is made from a solid plastic resin material that has significant compression qualities. A steel plate encases the plastic and is bolted to the attachment roll-back stops.
The attachments manufacturer has this month begun a 12-month pilot where it will be fitting the blocks as standard, at no extra charge, on all new direct mount buckets and Quickhitch attachments sold in the UK.
Director Andrew Little said: “The anti-vibration block is a relatively new addition following its development by our team in Denmark. Up until now though, we’ve fitted them only as optional extras.
“We nevertheless felt they provided such significant benefits to customers that, for very little cost to ourselves, they should be included as standard. If our customers are impressed, it is likely that this trial offer will become a permanent fixture.”
Viby says that it is the only bucket manufacturer that offers such a solution to noise reduction and shock absorption.
Mr Little added: “Clatter and reverberation caused by bucket attachments may have previously become accepted as the norm. But why accept it when there is a simple solution to the problem? Especially when the knock-on benefits mean reduced stress on the operator, the machine – and the bottom line.”
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