U400 Frontloader

Design of a new premium generation of front loaders that integrate all the elements inside a clean frame. The aim was to improve ergonomics without altering the manufacturing process.

CLIENT

MX is an agricultural equipment com- pany, leader in France in the production of front loaders for plotters and second in Europe.

MY ROLE

Industrial Designer

I worked with MX for 3 years, coordinating with engineers and technicians in the R&D office.

TOOLS

Solidworks, Keyshot, Adobe Photoshop, Solid Edge.

the challenge

The form of the existing U300 series needed to be streamlined, using the same manufacturing process.

product goals

THE SOLUTION

U400 series

A new generation of premium mid-range front loader.

The design process was driven from the beginning by the materials and processes. I worked with the engineers to understand the limits of the line of production. Following this process I was able to identify areas that could be shaped.

Additionally, We've updated the U400 series with new stands simply attached to the front loader and functionalities helping to make them one of the best on the market of middle range.

First proposals with design refinements

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Final digital sketching of 400 series, The front loader has a dynamic appearance.

Using vanishing points help to focus on proportions, that give an aspect of stability to reflect robustness and quality.

Inside from Outside

Following the process by starting the CAD by placing the components inside the frame. As well as adapting the design to the complete kinematics of the front loader.

The aim was to adapt every component into the frame for a clean aesthetic without compromising on the assembly.

Prototyping

As with all my work with MX, we created a range of full size prototypes during the design process to help us define and refine the final form, and assembly process.